OPERATING MANUAL (GB)

KOLBE - Portiomat

Model PM 150

KOLBE GmbH – Nirotechnik-Maschinenbau Gewerbestraße 5

D-89275 Elchingen Telefon +49 (0) 73 08/ 96 10 – 0

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Table of Contens

1. Safety Instructions 2. List of Dangers (residual risks) 3. Technical Data 4. Delivery of the Machine 5. Installation of the Machine 6. Commissioning 7. Cleaning Instructions 8. Guarantee Claims and Deficiencies 9. Maintenance and Servicing

10. Troubleshooting 11. Declaration of Conformity to EEC

1. Safety Instructions Before commissioning the machine, read the operating manual and safety instructions carefully and observe them at all times. Also ensure that all other users are familiar with the safety instructions. • Anybody involved at the user’s plant with the installation,

dismantling, commissioning, operation and maintenance (servicing, maintenance and repairs) of KOLBE butchery machines must have read and understood the relevant operating manual and in particular the safety instructions in full. We recommend that the user obtains written confirmation of this

• KOLBE butchery machines are built to the state of the art

and are safe to use. However, if these machines are used incorrectly of for improper purposes by untrained personnel they may represent a danger

• KOLBE butchery machines (band saws, mincers and

portioning units) are exclusively designed for processing meat and fish. Any other usage shall be regarded as improper. The manufacturer may not be held liable for any damage resulting from this; this risk shall be borne solely by the user.

• Proper usage also includes the observance of the operating, maintenance and servicing instructions issued by the manufacturer.

• KOLBE butchery machines (band saws, mincers and portioning units) may only be operated, maintained and serviced by authorised, trained and instructed personnel. This personnel must have been given special training in the possible dangers which may occur.

• Responsibility for the installation, dismantling, maintenance, commissioning, servicing and operating must be clearly defined and observed so that no unclear competence can occur which may involve aspects of safety.

• Before starting work get to know all the equipment and control elements on the machine and their function. When the machine is working you will not have time to do so and it will then be too late!

• The shut down procedures described in the operating manual for installation, dismantling, maintenance, commissioning, servicing and operating work must be observed at all times.

• No action is to be taken which may reduce the safety level of the machine.

• The operator must ensure that unauthorised persons are not allowed to use the machine.

• The operator ist obliged to report and changes to the machine which may reduce its safety level to his superior immediately.

• The user must undertake to operate the machine only if it is in perfect condition.

• By issuing the appropriate instructions and completing the necessary checks the user must ensure the cleanliness and clarity of the work station around the machine.

• Unauthorised modifications or changes to the machine are not allowed and will render the liability of the manufacturer for any resulting damage null and void.

• Do not reach into the infeed and outfeed area of the machine or into the tools when they are operating (e.g. belt saw blade, mincer work, cross knives, and stroke knives).

• Do not complete adjustment work when the machine is operating. Wait until the machine has reached a standstill.

• Electrical and mechanical safety equipment must not be removed.

• Before looking for faults or completing maintenance and repair work, disconnect the electrical supply and have this work completed by an authorised specialist (if necessary secure the machine using warning signs).

• Before restarting the machine after maintenance or repair

work, check whether all the guards have been refitted correctly.

• The general safety and accident prevention regulations as

well as other generally acknowledged safety regulations are to be observed.

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2. List of Dangers (residual risks) Please note the following danger areas on the machine! 2.1 Mechanical Dangers - Risk of injury on the cutting edges of the cross knife. Do not reach into the rotating cross knife behind the perforated disc at the outfeed (for example cuts to the hands or fingers or severance of the fingers). Wear cut- resistant gloves when removing the knife. - Risk of squashing or severance of the fingers, hand or

lower arm on the infeed parts of the moving knife (on the input and the output side). Do not grasp into the machine when table is put in and cover is closed and the two parts of moulded sleeve are open.

- Risk of squashing the fingers or hand or foot, when connecting the machine.

- Risk of bodily injury through impacts or squashing

when coupling the machine on the meat mincer when handling between safety cover, inspection

door (locking) and the machine housing when adjusting the reflected light probe by obtaining

access through the slit (housing, table) when installing or removing all removable parts by

slipping them out 2.2 Risk due to Instability

Risk of bodily injury through impacts or squashing when the machine, in particular the mobile version, falls over.

2.3 Electrical Dangers

- contact with the Risk of injury by direct or indirect electricity supply.

- Risk of injury from defective electrical components. 2.4 Risks from Noise - Risk of hearing damage by noise emissions of over 85

d(BA). - An idling noise level of 82 d(BA) pursuant to EN ISO

3746:1995 (constant K = 4dB) has been measured on the portionmat PM 150.

These values are emission values and do not necessarily also represent safe workplace values. Although there is a correlation between emission and immission noise levels it is not possible to derive from them with any degree of reliability whether additional precautionary action, according to EN ISO 11690-1/-2, is necessary. Factors which influence the immission levels which currently affect the workplace include the type of working area, other sources of noise, for example the number of machines and other neighbouring procedures and other operating conditions other than those which are normal.

The permission workplace values may also vary from country to country. However, this information is intended to enable the user to make a better assessment of the risk involved. The operator must take appropriate personal sound protection measures if the noise levels go above 85 d(BA), which means that he should wear ear plugs or ear protection equipment. 2.5 Danger to Health - Damage to the health of persons due to low

environmental temperatures. Use heat insulating clothing if the environmental temperature goes below

7 °C. 2.6 Danger to Health due to non-observance of Hygiene Principles and Cleaning Instructions: - Danger to the health of persons and unacceptable changes in the food to be processed, for example

Ruination of the food (food poisoning) Internal acid attacks for the consumer due to

residual quantities of cleaning and disinfecting materials in the food.

Internal injuries for the consumer due to the presence of foreign bodies (e.g. parts of the machine or solid objects from other sources).

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3. Technical Data 3.1 Manufacturer KOLBE GmbH Gewerbestraße 5 D-89275 Elchingen 3.2 Designation Portiomat PM 150 stainless steel 3.3 Product number Model PM 150 3.4 Technical Data

Every KOLBE product undergoes a thorough acceptance test before being despatched where all of the functions and safety equipment is checked .

4. Delivery of the Machine The portiomat PM 150 is delivered in carton packaging on a one-way pallet and shrinked in foil. The accessories, like steering rollers, patty paper, moulded sleeve resp. free-flow hand-off slide, hollow screw as well as operating manual list are placed in a carton separately. Please inform the delivery company immediately or us if the contents of the delivery do not match to the delivery note. The transport company should be contacted immediately if any transport damage is detected. 5. Installation of the Machine 5.1 Installation Instructions Remove the portiomat PM 150, after de-assembling the four fixing screws, out of its packing and install, using the enclosed fixing screws, the four steering rollers (2) on the machine feet.

The appliance must be adjusted in height according to the output height of the meat mincer using the hexagonal screws and the attached winding handle (48). In the following please set the portiomat correctly aligned to the meat mincer so that the minced meat portions can be cut and moved away from the machine cleanly.

All components which can be installed or removed weigh less that 7 kg. which means that it is not necessary to arrange for any transporting device of the same height. The PM 150 should be stored in a cooled or air-conditioned room for hygiene reasons.

The machine must only be used in a room which is lit to an intensity of at least 500 Lux.

5.2 To connect the machine

Compare the motor voltage (see rating plate) with the mains voltage. The machine must be connected by an authorised electrician (following any local regulations). Pursuant to EN 60204 the machine is to be connected either using a plug device or a main switch is to be inserted in the fixed supply lead. - Connection cable 3 x 1,5 mm² (3 phases black + protective conductor yellow/green + neutral conductor blue )

Main dimensions L x W 615 x 1365 mm H ~960 - 1160 mm Chassis dimensions LxWxH 615x660x205 mm Connection height 750 x 950 mm (mid of perforated disc)

Portioning cross-section max. ca. 75 x 150 mm Portioning length 80 - 300 mm Portioning weight 200-1000 g Stroke of the knife 80 mm Measurement conveyor belt WxLxD 200x2435x1 mm Speed of conveyor belt Supply voltage, 3 ph

0,40 400

m/sV

Nominal current at 400 V 0,87 A Motor capacity, IP 54

0,25 kW

Reflected light probe Cross-section area of the electrical conductor Fusing (slow action) weight net weight gross

11 – 30 1,5 16 140 160

V mm² A kg kg

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6.Commissioning Important:

Before commissioning the machine read this operating manual carefully. Please also pay attention to the pictures shown on page 10 to 16.

6.1 General

The Portiomat PM 150 is designed for the preparation of ready-for-sale portions of minced meat products resting upon paper mats in suitable flat containers and has its own integrated conveyor belt for moving the product away from the machine. It is particularly suitable for use in the meat industry.

It is used by suppliers and supermarkets for the processing of larger quantities of individual portions of minced meat products. The temperature of the processed meat is about 0 – 4 °C.

6.2 Coupling the unit to the mincer

It is absolutely essential that the mains supply to the machine be disconnected before coupling or uncoupling the two units (pull out the cable plug!). Depending upon the nature of the portion of minced meat – i.e. whether it is patty-, free-flow- or Cevapcici-form – the appropriate processing unit on the mincer casing (5) together with the cutting element are to be checked. In other words, ensure that the cutting element and the moulded sleeve (52) or the transfer unit (54) are mounted both horizontally and parallel with one another and that the sealing nut (50) or (53) is properly tightened. After this, using the two operating handles (42 and 46) open the protection plates (43 and 45) of the front inspection door (28). Slide up the equipment and couple it to the moulded sleeve (52) or the free-flow transfer unit (54) as appropriate. If necessary, match the height levels by means of the height-adjustment screw or the winding handle (48). 6.3 Current-operated safety interlocks

The Portiomat PM 150 will only operate if the safety cover (7), the inspection door (28) and the side-door (25) are closed. The power supply is turned on and off by a rotary switch (17). The activating magnets (8 and 27) and the internally-located sensors of the safety cover (7) together with the inspection door (28) or the side-door (25) provide an interlocking safety function so that the current is cut off if any of them are opened.

6.4 Procedure for changing rolls of paper

- Disconnect the main power supply (pull out the plug!) - Open both strap clips (29) - Open the inspection door - Remove the star grip screw (31) and withdraw the

articulated crank axle (33) from the winding handle eccentric (32)

- Open the spring lock on conveyor belt (34) and swivel out the moving knife frame (24) complete with the roller then between the moulded sleeve (52) or the free-flow transfer unit (54) and the moving knife frame (24), see page 11.

6.5 Removing the moving knife - Disconnect the main power supply (pull out the plug!) - Open both strap clips (29) - Open the inspection door - Remove the star grip screw (31) and withdraw the

articulated crank axle (33) from the winding handle eccentric (32)

- Open the spring lock of conveyor belt (34) and swivel out the moving knife frame (24) complete with the moving knife (35) ensuring that in so doing the moving knife is held in position

- Finally withdraw the moving knife (35) in a downwards direction

- Remove the moving knife frame (24) including the knife-guidance frames (40 and 41) from the two hinges in an upwards direction

- Replacement of the knife takes place in the reverse order of sequence as described above

6.6 Adjustment of inclination the delivery conveyor belt - Disconnect the main power supply (pull out the plug!) - Open the safety cover (7) - It is possible vary the angle of inclination of the paper roll

shaft (19) between roughly 0 and 10° by loosening the butterfly-nut (49)

- After this, the angle of the discharge belt (9) is fixed in position by re-tightening the butterfly nut (49)

6.7 Dismantling the conveyor belt - Disconnect the main power supply (pull out the plug!) - Open the safety cover (7) - A tension-control flap device (15) is located beyond the

deflection roller (16) and this should be lifted upwards to release the tension in the conveyor belt (14)

- Remove the conveyor belt (14) sideways - Replacement of the conveyor belt takes place in the

reverse order of sequence as described

6.8 Setting-up the portion length (portion weight) The portion length (or the portion weight) can be adjusted in a stepless manner by a movable reflected light probe (11). Any necessary alteration is effected by using the length scale and the side-mounted star grip (12). Since the nature of the portion and the consistency of the minced meat (e.g. depending on whether it is mixed meat, seasoned meat, etc.) have an influence upon the weight the relationship between length and weight is only an approximate one. The adjustment range varies between about 80 and 300 mm .

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7. Cleaning Instructions Important!

Disconnect the main power supply when completing any cleaning work (remove the plug, turn the main switch off). Wear goggles. Wear cut-resistant gloves in the area of the moving knife.

7.1 Cleaning as detailed on the Cleaning Schedule 7.2 Cleaning Instructions - Switch off the machine, wait until it reaches a standstill

(remove the plug) - Remove the paper roll (21) for cleaning - Remove paper roll (21) - Open safety cover (7) for cleaning - De--climb, take off and thoroughly clean conveyor belt

(14) - Take off moving knife (35) and moving knife frame (24)

together with the knife guidance frames (40 + 41) and clean thoroughly

- Take off moulded sleeve (52) resp. free-flow transfer unit (54) from the mincer casing (5) and clean thoroughly

- Thoroughly clean the inner and outer areas - Refer also to the detailed cleaning instructions - on page 8. - High pressure cleaning of the patties on the PM 150 is

not allowed for safety reasons. - There is the danger of destroying electrical and

mechanical components in the process! Lifting equipment for lifting and transporting the machine to the working height (the work table) may be necessary.

All KOLBE machines are suitable for cleaning with surge and jet water; nevertheless it must be ensured that the electric switch parts and the sealing collar on the lifting rod of PM 150 are only exposed to the jet of water for a short time.

8. Guarantee Claims and Deficiencies 8.1 According to the German law, we offer a guarantee of 24

months on our goods for single shift operation starting from the date of delivery. This assumes, however, that the customer complies with the requirements of maintenance and servicing as shown on page 8. The first service has to take place within 12 months by an authorised workshop after date of delivery.

8.2 This guarantee covers the repair or replacement of all

products which become defective during the guarantee period as a result of proven material or workmanship deficiencies by ourselves as the factory or authorised contractual workshops.

8.3 The guarantee does not include any parts which are

subject to natural wear, the consequences of excessive loads, improper cleaning or treatment and the non-observance of the operating manual.

8.4 If any work is completed on the goods by the client or

third parties without our consent, we refuse to accept any liability.

8.5 The products we manufacture comply with the EC-Machine Directives.

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Cleaning Schedule KOLBE – Portiomat PM 150 Important! Read and observe the operating manual!

Processes Cleaning products Methods Equipment Instructions

Coarse cleaning, removal of product residue, if necessary after removing the small parts

manual, mechanical

Spatula, scraper

Start immediately after the end of production

Thorough cleaning, alkaline If necessary instead of alkaline cleaning, acidic cleaning

2-5 %, for example: Henkel Hygiene – • P3-topax 19 • P3-topax 66 Messrs. Goldschmidt – • Somplex grease dissolver For aluminium parts, e.g. Henkel Hygiene – • 2-5% P3-topax 12 Messrs. Goldschmidt – • Somplex F

Foam for manual; dwell time approx. 15 minutes

Low pressure foam unit, brush, tank, hand spray

Rinse Water Low pressure less Low pressure than 30 bar unit temperature 50-

60°C water hose

Check Optical cleanliness Thorough cleaning, For example: Foam or manual; Low pressure If necessary, instead acidic Henkel Hygiene - dwell time approx. foam unit, of alkaline cleaning. • 3-6 % P3-topax 56 15 minutes hand spray, Follow manufacturer’s Messrs. Goldschmidt –

• Somplex acidic foam brush to remove

lime deposits instructions; check critical points and

problem areas. Rinse

Water Low pressure less than 30 bar temperature 50-60ºC

Low pressure unit, water hose

Check Optical cleanliness Follow manufacturer’s instructions; check critical points and problem areas.

Disinfect As per product data sheet Spray, foam, Low pressure After completing all 0,5-2 %, for example: dwell time as per foam unit, the cleaning work in Henkel Hygiene - product data sheet spray gun the room. • P3-topax 99 • P3-topax 91 Messrs. Goldschmidt - • TEGO 2000 • TEGO IMC Final rinse Drinking water Low pressure, Low pressure less than 30 bar unit, water hose Dry Care P3-care oil Spray Spray gun External surfaces of the machine.

This cleaning schedule only applies for machines which are made predominantly of stainless steel. If other materials are used, coordination with the relevant cleaning product manufacturer is required. The details given in the cleaning schedule refer to single-shift operation, for multiple shift operation the cleaning intervals are to be adjusted accordingly.

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Cleaning Instructions Portioner PM 150 - Machine zones which require special and careful cleaning

Cleaning zones Cleaning products Methods Equipment Instructions

Removable parts: - Moving knife frame - Moving knife conveyor belt

see cleaning schedule manual, mechanical

brush, paintbrush Remove parts and clean them in a tank or dishwasher.

Machine columns: - Outer area and inner area - Moulded sleeve und transfer unit - Inspection- and side door

see cleaning schedule manual, mechanical

brush, paintbrush Clean thoroughly with the brush or paintbrush. Remove parts and clean them thoroughly

Inspection cover: - Inspection cover see cleaning schedule manual,

mechanical brush, paintbrush Clean external areas of the

safety cover thoroughly with the brush or paintbrush.

Chassis: - The outer area and steering rollers

see cleaning schedule manual, mechanical

brush, paintbrush Clean external and internal surfaces thoroughly with the brush or paintbrush.

9. Maintenance and Service Important!

Disconnect the main power supply before completing any maintenance and servicing work (remove the plug, turn the main switch off).

- Follow safety instructions for maintenance and servicing

work - Moving installation for transport of working height

(working table necessary) - Faults which are caused by inadequate or improper

maintenance may cause high repair costs and long down times of the machine. Regular maintenance is therefore essential.

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- The reliability and the service life of the machine depend

on many factors, including the machine being properly maintained.

- The following table contains schedules inspection and maintenance instructions for the normal use of the machine.

- As a result of the wide variety of operating conditions we cannot state in advance how often a wear check, maintenance and servicing work will be required. An appropriate servicing schedule is to be drawn up on the basis of your operating conditions.

- Our specialists will be pleased to help you with further advice.

9.1 Maintenance and Servicing List

Inspection Intervals Inspection Points and Maintenance Instructions

Every day - Check the level of wear on the moving knife (35)

- Check the level of wear on the conveyor belt (14), the tightening strap clips (29) and replace them if necessary

- Check the function of both magnetic sensors or the actuating magnets (8 + 27) - Check whether the magnetic sensor interrupts the current flow when the safety cover (7) is open - Check whether the magnetic sensor interrupts the current flow when the side- resp. inspection door

(25 + 28) is opened - Check connection to the meat mincer to avoid blocking of portioning

Perform full cleaning according to the cleaning plan

Every month - The moving knife (35) is a wear part and must be re-sharpened carefully at specific intervals depending on the operating conditions

- Check the electrical power supply line and the plug with an earthing contact and replace if necessary

- Check the tightening strap clip (29) on inspection door and replace it if necessary

- Check the function of the reflection light probe (11)

- Check all removable parts for distortion and align them if necessary

Every year - The inspection cover on the side must be removed in order to perform maintenance work on the electrics and mechanics Check bearing of crank drive and replace it if necessary Check belt drive and replace it if necessary Check gear motor and make oil-change if necessary

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10. Troubleshooting Faults Cause Remedy The portioner cannot be switched on The moving knife is blocked The chopped meat portions are piling up on one another Conveyor belt is blocked The moving knife is not cutting properly Faulty switching is taking place The upper side of the chopped meat portions is patchy

- Mains plug not inserted - Swich on button is not set - Mains supply failure - Main fuses tripped - The reflection light probe is dirty - The magnetic sensor is defect - The belt drive is defect - The reflection light probe, the power supply unit or the switch contactor is defect - The crank drive is defect - The digital control unit is defect - Clamping up due to a mishappen moving knife or knife guide or a lump of bone - Belt drive is blocked due to a clambing moving knife - The portiomat is not properly flanged to the meat mincer - The moulded sleeve resp. free-flow hand-off slide is dirty - The moulded halves are bound together but with a gap between them - The moving knife is not cutting through the meat properly - The moving knife is blocked - The conveyor belt is blocked - Power supply is interrupted - Electric control is defect - Belt drive defect - The crank drive is effect - Moving knife is adjusted - Faulty impulse of reflection light probe - The reflection light probe is dirty - The belt drive is defect - The electric control is defect - Moving knife is blunt - The light/dark system of the reflection light probe is reacting to external light sources - The parallel position of the reflection light probe relative to the table plate was dis- turbed - The moulded sleeve profile is blocked up with fat

- Insert mains plug - Switch on button - Call an electrician - Replace fuses (call an electrician) - Thoroughly clean the aperture plate and reflection light probe - Call in customer service - Call in customer service - Call in customer service - Call in customer service - Call in customer service - Disconnect mains plug immediately and call in customer service - Call in customer service - Set the portiomat correctly aligned to the meat mincer - Thoroughly clean the aperture - Set the patty as steeply as possible - See below - See above - Remove blockade resp. call in customer service - Call an electrician - Call in Customer Service - Call in Customer Service - Call in customer service - Call in customer service - Disconnect the portiomat and then start new after cleaning - Thoroughly clean the aperture - Call in customer service - Call in customer service - Please regrind carefully resp. renew - Ensure that there is even illumination of the device - Adjust the holder for the reflection light probe - Thoroughly clean the two halves of the moulded sleeve

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Portiomat PM 150 This is the traversable KOLBE Portiomat PM 150 for ready-for-sale portions of minced meat products lying on a paper mat in a suitable flat container. An integrated delivery conveyor belt provides a facility for moving the product to another nearby location. Portion weight are adjustable between 200 an 1.000 g.

1 = Portiomat PM150 2 = Steering rollers 3 = Door grip 4 = Power supply cable 5 = Mincer casing 6 = Meat mincer MWE

Safety cover with magnetic Sensor When in the open position the safety cover (7) which can be raised and lowered cuts off the flow of mains current by means of the activating magnet (8) and internally-located magnetic sensors. 7 = Safety cover 8 = Activating magnet (safety cover) 9 = Discharge belt 10 = Minced meat portion Adjustment of portion size The portion length or –weight can be adjusted in a stepless manner by means of a movable reflection light probe (11). Any necessary alteration is effected by using the length scale and the side-attached star grip (12). The adjustment range extends between 8 an 30 cm (or between about 200 x 1.000 g). 11 = Reflection light probe 12 = Star grip to adjust the length 13 = Friction roller for conveyor belt

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Removable conveyor belt In order to carry out cleaning- or inspection operations the conveyor belt (14) forming part of the delivery conveyor system (9) can be removed. This is carried out – after the safety cover has been raised – by lifting up the front tensioning device (15) inclusive of the deflection roller (16), which releases the tension in the belt. 14 = Conveyor belt 15 = Tensioning device 16 =Deflection roller Switching on and off The equipment is switched on or off by means of a rotary switch (17) which is supplemented by an emergency stop button (18) located at one side underneath the delivery conveyor system (9). The roll of mat paper (21) is mounted on the paper-roll shaft (19) situated beneath the electric switch and is held in position by the magnetic shaft cap (20). (The illustration does not show the roll of mat paper.) 17 = Rotary switch (O-I) 18 = Emergency stop button 19 = Paper roll shaft 20 = Magnetic shaft cap Procedure for changing rolls of paper A grease-proof-/vegetable parchment type paper suitable for use with foodstuffs serves as a transport support medium. The paper roll (21) is placed upon the paper roll shaft (19) as shown in the diagram and fixed in place by means of the magnetic shaft cup (20). Open the side door (25) and lead the support paper between the two round rollers (22) and round the small deflection roller (23) and through the knife frame (24). Depending upon the weight or nature of the portion take the patty-paper to the end of the delivery conveyor belt and place it in position there or lead it between the machine stands and the drive-drum for the delivery conveyor belt with an excess length of about 200 mm. By means of an activating magnet (27) and an internally-located sensor the locked side-door (25) interrupts the flow of current it is opened. It is held closed by a permanent door magnet. 20 = Magnetic shaft cup 21 = Paper roll 22 = Round rollers 23 = Deflection roller 24 = Moving knife frame 25 = Side door 26 = Permanent door magnet 27 = Activating magnet 28 = Inspection door 29 = Strap clip

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Inspection and cleaning To permit easy but thorough cleaning, the following machine parts may be removed quickly without the use of tools. After unfastening the two strap clips (29) open the inspection door (28). Withdraw the articulated shaft of the winding handle after loosening the star grip screw (31) of the winding handle eccentric (32 )and follow this by opening the spring lock on the conveyor belt (34) and then folding up the moving knife frame (24) including the moving knife (35). Withdraw the moving knife (35) downwards and then remove the moving knife frame (24) – including the knife-guidance frame elements (40 and 41) – from the hinges and clean thoroughly. After removing the two star grip screws (37 and 39) take off the holding-down clamps (36 and 38) and clean them thoroughly. 24 = Moving knife frame 30 = Shock absorber pressure spring 31 =Star grip screw 32 = Winding handle eccentric 33 = Crank axle 34 = Spring lock on conveyor belt 35 = Moving knife 36 = Holding down clamp 37 = Star grip screw 38 = Holding-down clamp 39 = Star grip screw 40 = Knife guidance frame in front 41 = Knife guidance frame behind Holding-down clamps Each of the two holding-down clamps (36 and 38) located at the in- and outfeed sides of the moving knife is adjustable to suit the portion height. These are used for Cevapcici portion dimension selection!

36 = Holding-down clamp in front 38 = Holding-down clamp behind 37 = Star grip screw 39 = Star grip screw

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Coupling to the mincer unit Open the protection plates (43, 44 and 45) on the front inspection door (28) using the two operating handles (42 and 46). Slide up the portiomat and couple it with the moulded sleeve (52) or the free-flow transfer unit (54) as appropriate. 42 = Operating handle 43 = Protection plate above 44 = Protection plate above 45 = Protection plate down 46 = Operating handle Inside the inspection door the protection plates (43 and 45) are always held in a closed position by two tension springs (47). Never place a hand or foot etc. inside the protection plates when they have been opened to take hold of the moving knife! There is a serious risk of injury! Always pull out the mains plug before opening! 47 = Tension spring Height and inclination adjustment After removing the black plug stopper, the coupling height of the portiomat can be adjusted by means of the winding handle (48) supplied with the machine. The height at which the portions of minced meat leave the unit can be varied by up to approximately 100 mm by means of the inclination adjustment of the discharge belt (9) which can be altered by slackening the butterfly nut (49). 9 = Discharge belt 48 = Winding handle 49 = Butterfly nut

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Application option – patty portioning In order to produce a uniform, compact presentation of the minced meat with a linear structured surface a patty moulded sleeve (52) is employed. Two different models of the moulded sleeves are available and they produce the following: portion cross-section 26 mm (26 x 110) portion cross-section 21 mm (21 x 110) The portion weight or portion length can be adjusted in a stepless manner over a range between approximately 80 and 300 mm. This results in portion weights varying between about 250 and 1.000 g 50 = MWE52-Sealing nut 51 = Moulded sleeve-clamping screw 52 = Patty moulded sleeve Application option – free-flow portioning The free-flow procedure is employed to deliver a looser appearance of minced meat. Use of the special extruding head FK 56 results in the minced meat being given an appetising, wavy surface structure. The portion weight or portion length can be adjusted in a stepless manner over a range extending from approximately 80 too 300 mm. This results a portion weights varying between about 200 and 800 g. 53 = FK56-Sealing nut 54 = Free-flow transfer unit Application option – Cepavcici portioning A four-strand extrusion head (no illustration provided) is used to produce Cevapcici and this is available only in the moulded sleeve size 26. Other types of extrusion heads are available.

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Packing suitable for counter display All the varieties of minced meat portioning operations can be carried out with the portions being placed – either by hand or automatically – in appropriate flat containers suitable for counter display. Patty (pressed structure) Cevapcici Free-Flow (wavy surface structure) KOLBE – Minced meat - ProfiLine The KOLBE minced meat line for rational and high-quality preparation of minced meat in portions or small sausages made of minced meat (Cevapcici) for display on the fresh- and self service counters in supermarkets and branches. The minced meat line, consisting of the Mixing Mincer MW100 inclusive of foot-control switch and portion line switch, portion-determining unit PF110 and the Conveyor Belt MO 1500-K is ideally suitable for the semi-automatic portioning of minced meat with the attached product forwarding facility or the manual placement of the portions into containers. KOLBE – Minced meat line - Super ProfiLine The KOLBE minced meat line for rational and high-quality preparation of minced meat in portions or as a patty or free-flow form or small sausages made of minced meat (Cevapcici) for the meat industry and supplier operation. The minced meat line, consisting of the Mixing Mincer MWE 52/56 inclusive of stepless speed regulation together with a foot-control switch and portion line switch, the Portiomat PM 150 and the container feeding and filling unit DNL 60 is ideally suitable for the automatic portioning of minced meat with the attached product-forwarding facility or the manual placement of the portions into containers.

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Stepless speed regulation A separate stepless speed control for the mincer worm and mixing arm for the mincer unit MWE52/56 which is based upon a frequency-converter system guarantees an optimal harmonisation of the units comprising the line for all portioning procedure – i. e. patty-, free-flow- or Cevapcici varieties – including processing speed and –quality. 55 = Speed regulation – mixing arm 56 = Speed regulation – mincer worm Remote foot control The KOLBE minced meat line can be switched on and off by portion line switching or by remote foot-operated switches, u. e. each of the machines in the minced meat line start running and close down under the control of the foot-operated switch (57). 57 = Remote foot control