Univex 8512 Service Manual

INSTRUCTION	8512
MANUAL	MAX SERIES Slicer

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	TABLE OF CONTENTS	8512
DESCRIPTION		PAGE
Table of Contents		1
List of Illustrations		1
Introduction		3
Installation Instructions		3
Safety Warnings		3
Operating Instructions		4
Sharpening Instructions		4-5
Operator's Care of Slicer - Cleaning Instructions		5-6
Lubrication Instructions		7
Trouble Shooting Guide		8
Repair Instructions Including Disassembly, Replacement and Reassembly		9-11
Replacement Parts		12-21
Warranty Information		Back Cover
	LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
ILLUSTRATIONS		PAGE
Figure 1	Overall View of Meat Slicer	2
Figure 2	Base Assembly	1213
Figure 3	Casting and Blade Assembly	1415
Figure 4	Arm Assembly	16
Figure 5	Slice Control Assembly	17
Figure 6	Carnage assembly	18
Figure 7	Sharpener Assembly	19
Figure 8	Electrical Assembly	20-21
Figure 9	Schematic 115V, 60HZ, 1PH, 100V, 50/60HZ, 1PH	22
Figure 10	Schematic 220V, 50hz, 1ph	23

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OVERALL VIEW OF MEAT SLICER

MODEL 8512

Figure 1

1	INDICATOR LIGHT	9	CARRIAGE ARM
2	ON-OFF SWITCH	10	ELECTRIC CORD
3	FENCE	11	CARRIAGE ARM KNOB
4	KNIFE SHARPENER	12	AUTO CLUTCH LEVER
5	KNIFE GUARD	13	PROTECTIVE GUARD
6	CARRIAGE	14	GRADUATED KNOB
7	ADJUSTMENT SPACER	15	SERIAL NAME PLATE (ON REAR)
8	LAST SLICE DEVICE

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

This manual contains instructions for the Installation, Operation, Care, Maintenance and Repair of the Meat Slicing Machine. Disassembly, Repair, Replacement and Reassembly Instructions are included. A trouble shooting guide is provided. A complete Replacement Parts List with identifying figures is also included to facilitate identification and ordering of replacement parts.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSPECTION

All Univex slicers are inspected and tested at the factory; however, they should be reinspected carefully by the person making the installation for loose, damaged or broken parts. Detached parts and fixtures should be checked against packing list to determine all are present. Any damages should be reported to the carrier immediately, and any shortage of parts or fixtures reported to Univex Corporation.

Warning: After slicer has been inspected, wash slicer completely with warm water and mild soap. For SAFETY, follow the cleaning instructions on Page 6.

INSTALLATION

The most efficient installation of your Univex slicer will depend upon the layout of your kitchen. Locate your slicer where it will save steps for the operator and be sure to provide sufficient clearance around it for ease of maintenance and cleaning, as well as for efficient and safe use.

Slicer should be operated on a sturdy bench or table with the height determined to suit the operator. It is most important that the forearm of the operator be at the proper level for ease and safety of operat ion, as well as for maximum production. This height is considered optimum when the carriage handle (Figure 1 [9]) of the slicer is at approximately the height of the operator's elbow when standing.

IMPORTANT

Warning/Caution: Electrical wiring instructions are found in the wiring diagram (Figures 9 & 10.) Before making electrical connections, CHECK the specifications on the nameplate to make sure that they agree with those on your electrical service. A grounding type three-terminal plug is provided for safety. If you do not have a mating receptacle, have a qualified electrician provide one with grounding provisions in accordance with local safety codes.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

Warning: The slicer knife is extremely sharp! Never touch the knife, always keephandsandfingers clear of the knife. Never run slicer without the guard or other parts in place and securely fastened. Take extra care to avoid accidents by keeping the knife guard and sharpening assembly cover ON at all times. When the machine is not in use, the slice adjustment knob should be turned fully back to the closed position (beyond "0") so that the knife edge is not exposed.

Observe the cleaning instruction on Page 7 for best results and for safety. Also remember to always turn off the slicer and disconnect the electrical supply cord. When slicing, always work the carriage using only the carriage arm handle (Figure 1 [9]). Do not hold or push the carriage from any other place.

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

The Univex slicer is designed to meet the cook's demand for an efficient, sturdy slicer. The Univex slicer will give unfailing performance over a period of years, when operated and maintained according to instructions contained herein.

START/STOP SWITCH

The slicer is started by pulling the ON/OFF switch (Figure 1 [2]) out to the ON position. A pilot light (Figure 1 [1]) is provided to indicate when the slicer is turned on.

SLICE ADJUSTMENT

Warning: Dial-type knob adjustment (Figure 1 [14]) allows for slice thicknesses ranging from paper thin up to 5/8". Dial graduations allow you to precisely set up specific slice thicknesses for various needs. When not in use, always return knob back to its fully closed position (beyond "0") so that the knife edge is not exposed.

POSITIVE HOLD CARRIAGE

Caution: A last slice gravity feed grip (Figure 1 [8]) is provided which can be locked out of the way when not required. Do not use this last slice device to work the carriage back and forth.Use only the carriage arm handle (Figure 1 [9]).

Always make sure the carriage is positively secured to the slicer by checking to see that the carriage arm knob (Figure 1 [11]) is fully tightened. Failure to do this could result in the carriage striking and damaging the knife edge.

PROTECTIVE GUARD

WARNING: The protective guard (Figure 1 [13]) covers the knife edge completely except under the sharpener cover and the forward edge where slicing will be performed. This forward edge is covered by the edge of the fence, but only when the slice adjustment is completely closed.

The knife guard (Figure 1 [5]) can be removed for cleaning by unscrewing the knife guard knob (Figure 3 [2]). For safety, keep the knife guard on at all times except when cleaning. Never operate the slicer with the knife guard removed.

SHARPENING INSTRUCTIONS

This slicer is equipped with a knife having a concave or hollowed rear surface for superior slicing quality. Of course, any knife, however superior, must be sharpened regularly and properly in order to produce not only the highest quality slices, but also to allow it to maintain its productivity. The knife sharpener (Figure 1 [4]) on this machine is a top mounted built-in design simplicity and ease of use. It even has an automatic aligning feature.

Warning: The following sharpening procedure will provide high quality sharpening results and should also be followed for safety considerations:

1.WARNING: Keep away from the knife edge.

2.Completely close the slice adjustment (beyond "0") so that the knife edge is not exposed.

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3.The knife cutting area should be clean and free from food, especially grease. Grease will ruin the ability of a grinding stone to sharpen an edge. The stone simply will not cut. If cleaning is necessary, follow the procedure outlined on Page 6. Remember to unplug the electrical supply cord.

4.Loosen sharpener lock pin (Figure 7 [30]) which bears against sharpener post, then lift sharpener assembly (Figure 1 [4]) and rotate it 1/2 turn (180°). Then seat it down over the knife.

5.Tighten sharpener lock pin (Figure 7 [30]). As the lock pin is tightened, it bears on the sharpener post and automatically aligns the grinding and deburring stones to the precise orientations which are preset at our factory.

6.Turn slicer ON. Depress the sharpener button on the back side of blade and hold in, which will start the grinding wheel rotating. Run until the beveled cutting surface cleans up. This can take from 30 seconds to several minutes depending on how dull the blade was allowed to become. Release sharpener button.

7.Turn slicer OFF and check for the formation of a very slight burr on the side of knife opposite the bevel which indicates complete grinding of the bevel. This slight burr can be detected either visually or by picking with a small piece of stiff paper.

8.Turn slicer ON. Lightly press deburring (honing) button on the front side of blade and hold for 1 to 2 seconds while you turn OFF the slicer. Blade should now be completely sharpened and honed.

Caution: It is important for best slicing results not to deburr the knife too long or the keen edge will be destroyed due to the formation of an undesirable second bevel on the opposite side. This condition tends to be the primary cause of unsatisfactory slicing results.

9.Turn slicer OFF. Loosen lock pin, (Figure 7 [13]) then lift and return sharpener to its storage position. Tighten lock pin.

10.Clean slicer and knife according to the cleaning procedure on Page 7 in order to thoroughly remove grinding debris.

OPERATORS CARE OF SLICER

CLEANING

Warning: 1. Never touch the knife. Always keep your hands, fingers and arms clear of knife.

Warning: 2. Turn off slicer and DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL CORD (Figure 1 [10]) before cleaning. Leave protective guard in place.

3.Turn slice adjustment knob (Figure 1 [14]) to the fully closed position (beyond

"0") so that the knife edge is not exposed.

Caution: 4. Remove carriage assembly (Figure 1 [6]) which may be washed in a sink. Use care in washing the sharply pointed prongs on the last slice feed grip, (Figure 1 [8]). Wash this area thoroughly. A small bristle br ush is recommended. Use only warm water and mild soap. Rinse carriage assembly with warm water and dry thoroughly using a clean soft cloth.

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		Never use detergents nor wash the slicer or any of its parts is a dishwashing machine or the
		clear protective finish will be damaged.
Warning	5.	Wash body of slicer using warm water and mild soap using a clean soft cloth. Under no
		circumstances should the slicer be hose rinsed. It is recommended that the cloth be folded
		over a thin wooden stick when cleaning between the fence plate and the knife.
	6.	Remove knife guard (Figure 1 [5]) by loosening knife guard knob (Figure 3 [35]) and pushing
		the long stud upward to lift knife guard above surface of knife. Then carefully lift and remove
		guard.
	7.	Remove deflector (Fig. 3 [33]) by unscrewing knob (Fig. 3 [31 ]).
WARNING:	8.	CAREFULLY wash the front and rear of the knife with a cloth using warm water and mild
		soap. It is recommended that the cloth be folded over a thin wooden stick as a further caution
		to avoid accidental contact with the knife. CAREFULLY wash between the knife edge and
		protective guard using a soft cloth inserted between knife edge and guard on both front and
		rear of knife using extreme caution to never touch the knife edge. Rinse with warm water
		applied with a cloth. Dry thoroughly with a clean soft cloth.
Caution:	9.	Following cleaning, a commercial non-toxic sanitizer may be wiped on the clean surfaces
		with a soft clean cloth or sprayed as recommended on the container labeling. It is important
		that the sanitizer be compatible with anodized aluminum or the clear protective finish on the
		slicer will be damaged. Surface should be wetted completely, but not to the point of running
		or puddling.
Warning:	10. Replace the knife guard. Never leave the slicer without its knife guard installed!
	11.	Replace Knife deflector (Fig. 3 [33]).

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LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS

A = Clean and apply mineral oil weekly.

B = Apply Petro-Gel (4400408) often as required to maintain light film.

C = 140 WT USDA oil.

Change when changing gears

D = Lubricated for life.

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