Vollrath Refrigeration 40800 Installation Manual

The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.
1236 North 18
P.O. Box 611
Sheboygan, WI 53082-061

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Operating and Safety
Instructions

Slicer - Automatic

Model Number:

40800, 12” Automatic Slicer, .75HP, Belt Driven

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Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath Slicer. Before
yourself with the following operating and safety instructions. SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

WARNING

RISK OF INJURY

Severe injury can occur if this equipment is not used properly.

To reduce risk of injury or death:

• Keep out of reach of children

• Do not turn unit on unless all guards are in place

• Do not feed food by hand: always use food pusher

• Units must be connected to a properly grounded electrical supply matching the
nameplate rating.

• Always unplug unit before cleaning

• Keep unit away from water; avoid water jets during cleaning

• Unit should only be used in a flat, level position

• Do not operate unattended

Function and Purpose:

This unit is intended to be used to slice edible food products in commercial foodservice
operations only. It is not intended for household use. It is not recommended to be used with
boned meat.

Installing the Slicer:

1. Remove all packaging material and tape, as well as any protective plastic from the
unit.

2. Clean any glue residue left over from the plastic or tape.

3. Working area must be dry, away from heating sources, and away from passageways.

4. Plug unit into a properly grounded electrical supply matching the nameplate rating.
Damage to the unit can occur if incorrect power is supplied to unit.

Note: Before using this equipment it must be cleaned thoroughly. Clean all surfaces before

use. Failure to clean surfaces before using the unit could cause food contamination.

WARNING

RISK OF INJURY

The blade on this commercial slicer is extremely sharp. Severe injury can

occur if care is not used when using or cleaning this product. To reduce the

risk of injury, the use of a cut resistant glove(s) is recommended when

cleaning this unit.

operating this unit, read and familiarize

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Using the Slicer:
Manual operation

1. Turn the carriage lever in the unlocked position (Fig. 2).

2. Product tray should be in the start position (closest to the operator).

3. Lift the food-pusher and place food to be sliced on the product tray in contact with the
regulator plate.

4. Place food pusher either on top or behind product to be sliced and move food fence
according to size of product.

5. Set the desired thickness of slice using the regulator knob,

6. Turn the unit on using the switch.

7. Using the handle push the product tray back and forth to slice the food onto the
receiving area.

8. When cutting is done turn the unit off using the switch.

9. Set the thickness to “0” using the regulator knob.

Automatic operation

1. Turn the carriage lever in the locked position (Fig. 3).

2. Product tray should be in the start position (closest to the operator).

3. Lift the food-pusher and place food to be sliced on the product tray in contact with the
regulator plate.

4. Place food pusher either on top or behind product to be sliced and move food fence
according to size of product.

5. Turn the unit on using the switch (Fig. 1A) to start the blade.

6. Turn on the speed control knob (Fig. 1B) setting it to the lower speed position.

7. Using the speed control knob select the required speed.

8. Pick up slices in the receiving area.

9. When cutting is done turn the unit off using the switch.

10. Set the thickness to “0” using the regulator knob.

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