Robot Coupe R8 Operators Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

FOR

MODELS

R8 and R8U

robot coupe U.S.A., Inc.

P.O. Box 16625, Jackson, MS 39236-6625
280 South Perkins St., Ridgeland, MS 39157
email: [e-mail]
website: www.robotcoupeusa.com

1-800-824-1646

IMPORTANT NOTICE

3-PHASE MOTORS

DRIVE SHAFT ROTATION

Three phase motors may rotate either direction.

The required motor rotation is counterclockwise.

Check the rotation before attaching the cutter blades.

Changing the motor rotation requires a qualified electrician.

Also, see the note attached to the end of the power cord.

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Introduction

Robot Coupe offers the most complete line of food proces­sors available in the food service industry. The Robot Coupe
model R8, 8 quart Vertical Cutter Mixer, is specifically de­signed for quality, high-speed food preparation. The R8 can
prepare a variety of foods ranging from a coarse chop to a
fine puree. You can prepare fresh salads, sauces, pates,
mousses, salad dressings, prepare fine and coarse sausage
mixtures, meat salads, mashed potatoes, mix and knead all
doughs, pie crusts, flake pastries, and emulsify meats, nuts,
and other fruits and vegetables.

The R8 is constructed of sturdy stainless steel, fiberglass,
and cast aluminum. The stainless steel bowl with the adjust­able knife is designed to allow for small and large batches
without any mixing baffle required. A large see-through lid
with a funnel opening allows you to carefully control the con­sistency of the product as it is being processed. The Robot
Coupe model R8 is designed to give years of safe quality
food preparation.

Maintain a copy of this manual for reference by all users.
Follow the instructions as indicated in this manual. Pay close
attention to the special notes of caution.

I. Introduction

II. Operation Instructions

A. Blade Assembly
B. Controls
C. Operation
D. Emptying the bowl
E. Cleaning

III. Preventative Maintenance

MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

R8 & R8U * 8 Quart Capacity

208-240 Volt, 3 phase,

2.0 / 3.0 Hp, 8.2/ 8.3 Amp
2 speed, 1725/3450 RPM

R8U *

Is the same as an R8 but with a 3-1/2 qt. mini
bowl attachment. The mini bowl may be
purchased with the machine as model R8U
or separate as part number R8U090

The R8 is equipped with auto-reset thermal overload protec­tion. If the unit overheats due to an overload condition, it will
automatically shut off. After a cooling period of ten to fifteen
minutes the thermal overload protection will automatically re­set and the unit may then be restarted. It will not restart until
the thermal overload has reset.

The suggested breaker size is 20 AMPS. Check the local
codes they may supersede the suggested breaker size.

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II. Operating Instructions

This manual is broken down into step by step instructions to
assist the operator in easy and quality food preparation. This
manual should be read completely before use by each op­erator. Additionally, this manual should be kept as a refer­ence for future operators. Adherence to the guidelines set
forth by this manual will ensure a safe, long life utilization of
the vertical cutter mixer.

A. Blade Assembly

Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the
blades.

The R8 blade assembly comes assembled from the factory.
The blade assembly is designed so that the blades can be
adjusted for large or small batches. The blade assembly
should be completely disassembled after each days use,
washed completely, and allowed to air dry before reassem­bling. Additionally, the blades should be kept sharp to pro­vide the best performance. The blades can be sharpened by
means of a fine stone; a stone is provided with each ma­chine.

There are seven important points to remember about the blade
assembly:

(1) The blades are sharp, always wear cut-resistant gloves
when handling the blades.

(2) The bottom blade must always stay on the bottom of the
blade support.

(3) The blade assembly, when installed, should drop to the
bottom of the bowl such that the bottom blade is almost touch­ing the bottom of the bowl.

(4) Disassemble the blade assembly at least after each days
use, wash completely, and allow to air dry before reassem­bly. Lubricate the threads with a food-grade grease periodi­cally.

(5) Ensure that the blade assembly is correctly assembled,
and all parts fit tightly together before beginning each opera­tion.

(6) Sharpen the blades as necessary.

The blades are set at the factory to allow for most operations.

The bottom blade should always stay on the bottom, followed
by two small spacers, then the second blade, followed by the
large aluminum spacer. Note: the white Nylon spacer should
always be used between the locking nut and large aluminum
spacer. Most low speed operations can be run using this
blade configuration. High speed operations and operations
using heavy loads such as dough and cheese should use
only one small spacer between the lower and second blade
with the second small spacer above the second blade.

NOTE: The placement of the blades is very important to
maintain the correct cutting performance and balance. The
blades should always be located 180 degrees apart.

BLADE
LOCKING
NUT

NYLON
SPACER

BIG
SPACER

THE BEVELLED SIDE OF BLADES

SHOULD ALWAYS BE UP

LOW
SPEED

(7) A large spacing between the blades can cause exces­sive, vibration, especially on high speed.

BLADE
LOCKING
NUT

HIGH
SPEED

SMALL
METAL
SPACER

NYLON
SPACER

BIG
SPACER

SMALL
METAL
SPACERS

BLADE
SUPPORT

TOP

VIEW

SMALL
METAL
SPACER

BLADE
SUPPORT

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