BIRO’s products are designed to process food products safely and efficiently. Unless the operator is properly trained and supervised, however, there is the possibility of a serious injury. It is the
responsibility of the owner to assure that this machine is used properly and safely, strictly following
the instructions contained in this Manual and any requirements of local law.
No one should use or service this machine without proper training and supervision. All operators should be thoroughly familiar with the procedures contained in this Manual. Even so BIRO
cannot anticipate every circumstance or environment in which its products will be used. You, the
owner and operator, must remain alert to the hazards posed by the function of this equipment —
particularly the MOVING SHUTTLE WITH SHARP CHIPPING BLADES, which can severly injure an
inattentive operator amputating fingers and limbs.No one under eighteen (18) years of age
should operate this equipment. If you are uncertain about a particular task, ask your supervisor.
This Manual contains a number of safe practices in the SAFETY TIPS section. Additional warnings are placed throughout the Manual. Warnings related to your personal safety are indicated by:
OR
Warnings related to possible damage are indicated by:
BIRO also has provided warning labels on the equipment. If any warning label or Manual becomes misplaced, damaged, or illegible, please contact your nearest Distributor or BIRO directly
for a replacement.
Remember, however, this Manual or the warning labels do not replace the need to be alert and
to use your common sense when using this equipment.
This Manual applies to SANITARY TIN machines with serial numbers 3100 to 5297, and
STAINLESS STEEL machines with serial numbers 10200 to present.
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A copy of this manual is included with each MODEL FBC-4800SS
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FROZEN MEAT CHOPPER MACHINE.
1114MainStreet
MARBLEHEAD,OHIO43440-2099U.S.A.
The descriptions and illustrations contained in this manual are not
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binding. The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce any
· NEVER Touch This Machine without Training and Authorization by Your Supervisor.
· ALWAYS Keep Hands Clear of Sharp Chipping Blades and Other Moving Parts.
· ONLY Use a Qualified Electrician to Install According to Local Building Codes: Machine MUST
Be Properly Grounded.
· ONLY Install on Level, Non-Skid Surface in a Clean, Well-Lighted Work Area Away from
Children and Visitors.
· DO NOT Tamper With or Remove Product Chute Cover.
· NEVER Operate With the Product Chute Cover in the Open Position.
· ALWAYS Close Product Chute Cover Completely Before Operating Machine.
· ALWAYS Turn Off, Unplug From Power Source and Perform Lockout/Tagout Procedure to
This Machine BEFORE Cleaning or Servicing.
· NEVER Leave Machine Unattended While Operating.
· PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or Illegible Warning Labels.
· ALWAYS Read Operation and Service Manual BEFORE Operating, Cleaning, or Servicing.
· USE ONLY BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed.
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INSTALLATION
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERLY INSTALL
EQUIPMENT IN ADEQUATE WORK AREA
· ALWAYS Use Qualified Technician and Electrician for Installation.
· ALWAYS Connect to Proper Voltage & Phase.
· ALWAYS Install Equipment in Work Area with Adequate Light and Space Away From Children
and Visitors.
· ONLY Operate on a Solid, Level, Non-Skid Surface.
· NEVER Bypass, Alter, or Modify This Equipment in Any Way From Its Original Condition.
· NEVER Operate With Product Chute Cover in Open Position.
· NEVER Operate Without all Warning Labels Attached and Owner/Operator Manual Available to
the Operator.
UNCRATING AND SET UP
1. Read this Manual thoroughly before installation and operation. Do not proceed with installation and operation if
you have any questions or do not understand anything in this Manual. Contact your local Distributor, or BIRO
FIRST.
2. Carefully remove cardboard crate wraparound. Remove meat lug dolly and set aside.
3. Remove
4. Remove Meat Lug (Item No. 51199-MHD) from top of machine.
5. Install casters (3 ea. Item No. 51165 less brake and 1 ea. Item No. 51164 with brake) on the stainless steel Meat
Lug Dolly (Item No. 51582) with supplied fasteners. Set Meat Lug and Dolly aside.
6. With assistance of mechanical devices lift machine and block up. Remove machine legs from side of machine.
Replace legs to same mounting holes in vertical position, tightening the acorn nuts on the carriage bolts.
7. Remove stainless steel Chute Cover (Item No. 51597) from top of machine. Turn over and mount to stand offs at
top of chute opening. Tighten Chute Cover Hinge Pins (Item No. 51563). Do not over tighten. Chute should be
centered and still have free movement to open and close. Magnet should be centered over safety switch.
Tighten jam nuts on hinge pins.
8. Install Chute Cover Support (Item No. 51404) to Chute Cover. Be sure bushing is used to allow free movement
of chute support. Be sure chute support is in lock bracket welded to side of chute.
9. Place machine on a level, solid, non-skid surface in a well-lighted work area away from children and visitors.
10. Install floor stops over the front leg pads (opposite motor end). It is recommended that floor stops be anchored
to the floor with two
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11. After checking and making sure that the power supply is correct, plug in your machine.
12. Machine must be properly grounded. Use qualified electrician to install according to local building codes.
13. With rear motor cover removed and chute cover in the closed position, push the green “start” button located on
the side of the rear cover. Be sure that the motor and transmission are rotating in the proper direction. Should
be COUNTERCLOCKWISE when viewing the transmission output shaft and machine crank arm, as indicated by
the arrow on crank arm. Should machine be operating backwards, push red “stop” button. Disconnect machine
from incoming power source and interchange two lead wires.
14. When machine is operating in proper direction, replace rear motor cover. Machine is now ready for trained
operators to process product.
MOTOR WIRING AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
(1) Interchange of current is made in motor outlet box. Leads are properly marked. Changing instructions are on
the motor plate or motor outlet box.
(2) All chippers are wired 220 volts unless otherwise specified. Be sure motor specifications (voltage, cycle, phase)
match power supply line. Be sure line voltage is up to specification.
(3) Electrical connections to be in accordance with safety codes and National Electrical Code.
(4) Rated voltage of the unit shall be identical with full supply voltage.
(5) Voltage drop on the supply line shall not exceed 10% of full supply voltage.
(6) The feederline conductor size in the raceway from the branch circuit to the unit must be correct to assure
adequate voltage under heavy starting and short overload conditions.
(7) The feederline conductor shall only be used for the supply of one unit of the relevant horsepower. For
connections of more than one unit on the same feederline, a local electrician will have to be consulted to
determine the proper conductor size.
(8) The size of the electrical wiring required from the power source to the frozen block chipper is a MINIMUM OF
No. 10 WIRE if the distance from the machine to electrical box is 25 feet or less. Over 25 feet a MINIMUM OF
No. 8 WIRE is to be used.
(9) The BIRO Manufacturing Company is not responsible for permanent wiring, connection or installation.
NOTE TO OWNER AND ELECTRICIAN: IF THIS MACHINE IS NOT CORD
AND PLUG CONNECTED TO THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SOURCE, THEN IT
SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH, OR CONNECTED TO, A LOCKABLE,
MANUALLY-OPERATED DISCONNECT SWITCH (OSHA 1010.147).