Univex VS9H Installation Manual

INSTRUCTION

VS9/VS9H

MANUAL

VEGETABLE SLICER

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE OF OUR
MODEL VS9/VS9H VEGETABLE SLICER.

VS9494/ ED3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
LIST OF DIAGRAMS 1
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 1
INTRODUCTION 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2
INSPECTION AND MODEL VARIATION EXPLANATION 3
INSTALLATION 3
OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS 3-7

PLATE UNITS - ASSEMBLY - USE 4
GRATER, SHREDDER AND JULIENNE PLATE UNITS 4
LOADING PLATE UNITS INTO VS9 HOUSING 5
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 6

PROCESSING PRODUCT 7
DISMOUNTING AND DISASSEMBLY FOR CLEANING 7
LUBRICATION 8
MECHANIC'S MAINTENANCE 9
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 9
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES 11-13

DIAGRAMS

DIAGRAMS

DIAGRAM 1
DIAGRAM 2 PROPERLY LOADED VS9/VS9H 5
DIAGRAM 3 TYPICAL POWER TAKE-OFF HUB 6
DIAGRAM 4 MOUNTING ANGLE 6
DIAGRAM 5 PROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE SLICER PLATE ASSEMBLY 10

SLOT AND PIN ALIGNMENT 4

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

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ILLUSTRATION PAGE

FIGURE 1 VS9/VS9H HOUSING ASSEMBLY 11
FIGURE 2 KNIFE & SHAFT ASSEMBLY 12
FIGURE 3 GRATER, SHREDDER and JULIENNE PLATE ASSEMBLY 13

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

replacement parts list with identifying figure diagrams is included to aid in identification and ordering of replacement parts. Please review

Food to be

processed must always be fed to cutting surfaces by way of the hopper, and compressed against cutting surfaces with the feed

is under power, and again, never insert fingers or utensils into the

knives, cutting plates, or cutting assemblies. They are very sharp and can

make sure it rests on a stable working surface. Never rest knives, cutting plates,

and mounting it to power source equipment, make sure that a comfortable working clearance has

to power source equipment, review the power source equipment manual for instruction on the use of

if there is no securing device present

INTRODUCTION

This manual contains instructions for the inspection, installation, safe operation, care, and maintenance of the VS9 Vegetable Cutter.
Disassembly, repair, replacement, and re-assembly instructions are included. A trouble shooting guide is provided. A complete

this manual carefully - particularly all safety precautions -before trying to put the VS9 into service.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

- Never insert hands into the hopper.

- Never insert any utensil into the hopper.

1. Note that the front housing of the VS9 has a feed hopper [Fig. 1 (2)]. It is also equipped with a feed plate [Fig. 1 (8)].

plate. Never try to feed product to cutting surfaces with your hands or any other way!

2. If during operation of a product jam occurs, immediately turn off and disconnect the electrical supply to the power source
equipment. Make sure rotation has stopped. Unlatch the VS9's front housing, swing it toward you, and then clear the
obstruction. Do not try to clear obstructions while the VS9
hopper!

3. Wear protective gloves whenever handling the VS9's
cut you. For safety, wash knives and cutting plates with a long handled scrub brush.

4. When assembling or disassembling the VS9,
or cutting assemblies on surfaces that could be marred.

5. Before assembling the VS9
been provided around the machinery. Always install the machinery where it will save the operator steps.

6. Before assembling the VS9 and mounting it to power source equipment, or dismounting the VS9 after use, disconnect or lock­out the electrical supply to the power source equipment. This will prevent any chance of accidental start-up.

7. Before mounting the VS9 to power source equipment, make sure the front housing [Fig. 1 (8)] is securely latched to the rear
housing [Fig. 1 (9), (10), (11)].

8. Before mounting the VS9
its power take-off hub. The hub should be equipped with a thumb screw. The thumb screw should be firmly snugged
immediately after mounting the VS9 to secure the VS9 in place. Do not operate the VS9
on the power take-off hub.

9. Never hose down a VS9 mounted to power source equipment. Hosing down a mounted VS9 invites electrical shock.

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INSPECTION AND MODEL VARIATION EXPLANATION

CUTTER

APPLICATION

MIXING MACHINE SPEED

The Univex VS9 is tested and inspected at the factory. The standard VS9 comes equipped with
only the slicer plate assembly illustrated in Figure 2. the VS9H comes equipped with the hub and
shaft assembly illustrated in Figure 3, and one 3/16" shredder plate. The remaining plates are
optional purchase items. The person making the installation should re-inspect the VS9/VS9H
immediately upon receipt for loose, damaged, or missing parts. Any damages should be reported
to the carrier immediately, and any shortage of parts to Univex Corporation.

INSTALLATION

The Univex VS9 is an attachment with no internal power source. To function, it must be mounted
to a food mixing machine or a power base unit. Again, make sure that a comfortable working
clearance is provided around the machinery, and that the machinery is installed where it will save
the operator steps. Make sure the power source equipment power take-off assembly includes a
thumb screw or other means of securing the VS9 in place (see Diagram 3).

OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS

SLICING, GRATING, AND SHREDDING

The Univex VS9 is designed to slice, grate, and shred a wide range of food products when fitted
with the proper plates and operated at the proper speeds. Before mounting the VS9 to power
source equipment, refer to the application chart below. If the power source equipment is a power
base unit, your choice of operating speeds is limited.

Slicer Plate Cole slaw, potatoes, fruits, vegetable.

Adjusting nut (Fig. 2, 6) is turned to set slice
thickness. Prior to slicing cabbage or head
lettuce, quarter the heads and remove cores.
Firm heads process a better product

Julienne Plate French fried potatoes, carrots, turnips, beets,

salads, etc.

Grater Plate Grated nutmeg, cheese, coconut, bread,

cracker crumbs.

Shredder Plate Various coarsenesses of cheese, carrots, etc. Medium speed, indicator setting "2".

CONTROL SETTING

High speed, indicator setting "2".

Medium speed, indicator setting "2".

Medium speed, indiactor setting "2".

NOTE: For best results keep knives very sharp.

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PLATE UNITS - ASSEMBLY AND USE

embled, can be

CAUTION: Again, wear hand protection when working with these units.

THE ADJUSTABLE SLICER PLATE UNIT -

To assemble the slicer plate, see Figure 2 and Diagram 5 component assembly order and fit as shown. The plate, when ass
adjusted to slice product to different thicknesses by turning the "adjusting nut" per the directions accompanying Diagram 5.

WARNING: Adjustments for thickness must never be attempted while the VS9 is under power or severe personal injury can occur. See
safety precautions - Paragraph 2.

GRATER, SHREDDER AND JULIENNE PLATE UNITS [Figure 3]

To fit the plate of your choice to the hub and shaft [Figure 3], line up the key hole slots on the plate with the locating pins on the hub as
shown below. Slip the plate over the pins and secure it by turning the plate in a clockwise direction until it shoulders up firmly on the pins.
This can be done most safely by resting the plate face down on a butcher's block and turning the hub home from above.

DIAGRAM 1 SLOT AND PIN

ALIGNMENT

Make sure that the "Thrust Bearing" [Figure 3 (3)] is properly positioned on the shaft. Make sure that the set screw
[Figure 3 (2)] on the thrust bearing is securely snugged. A loose thrust bearing will allow clatter and damage the VS9.
Do not remove thrust bearing for cleaning.

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