DIXIE GRINDERS 1666D User manual
DIXIE GRINDERS INC.
1324 RAILROAD AVE. GUNTERSVILLE, AL 35976
(800) 745-0586 (256) 582-0477 FAX (256) 582-0478
MODEL 1666D
GRINDER UNIT
SAFETY INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE
THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ TO,
OR BY EACH PERSON, BEFORE
THAT PERSON OR DEPARTMENT
UNCRATES, OPERATES,
MAINTAINS, OR SUPERVISES USE
OF THIS MACHINE IN ANY WAY.
CAUTION
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IMMEDIATE HAZARDS
WHICH WILL RESULT IN
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
HOPPER GUARD
LISTED BELOW IS THE DEFINITION OF THE HAZARD
LEVEL USED ON THE SAFETY STICKERS.
TYPICAL DIXIE GRINDER
FRAME
MOTOR
COVER
PANELS
SERIAL
NUMBER
HOPPER
RING
BELT
GUARD
HEAD
GEARBOX
SAFETY TAG
ORIFICE
PLATE
GUARD
GEARBOX
TAG
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INTRODUCTION
A Grinder Unit is a type of size reduction
machine. Its primary purpose is to grind meat,
meat by-products, and other similar products.
The primary grinding components are a plate
retaining ring, orifice plate, plate bushing,
knifeholder with knife inserts, centering pin,
spring or springs, head, feedscrew, hopper,
gearbox, and drive pulleys. In most instances
an electric motor drives the grinder unit.
This unit is mounted on a undermount frame
(as shown on cover) or sidemount frame.
Standard safety equipment includes a belt
guard, a hopper guard, and a plate guard. If a
transition funnel is used, the plate guard is not
required.
It is important that your application, and/or
installation does not render these guards
ineffective. If for any reason you believe these
guards are not adequate, do not use the machine
and call Dixie Grinders Inc. at once. (256) 582-
0477 OR (800) 745-0586.
This machine was sold for a specific application.
If you are not familiar with the application that
this unit was sold for, check with Dixie Grinders
Inc. before using the machine.
All operators and sanitation personnel should
read this manual and understand it.
TAG D 1 EA. (ON GEARBOX)
TAG C 2 EA. (ON FRONT OF
HOPPER AND FRONT OF FRAME)
TAG B 2 EA. (ON BELT GUARD
TAG A 2 EA. (ON SIDES OF HOPPER) AND ON HOPPER FRONT) 4
THE HOPPER GUARD AND PLATE
GUARD MAY NOT BE ATTACHED
FOR SHIPPING!
THE HOPPER GUARD IS
PROVIDED TO RESTRICT
ACCESS TO THE ROTATING
FEEDSCREW!
THE PLATE GUARD IS
PROVIDED TO RESTRICT
ACCESS TO THE PLATE, THE
KNIFEHOLDER, AND THE
FRONT END OF THE
FEEDSCREW!
THE BELT GUARD IS
PROVIDED TO RESTRICT
ACCESS TO THE V BELTS
AND THE ROTATING
PULLEYS!
FAILURE TO USE GUARDS WHILE THE
GRINDER UNIT IS IN OPERATION MAY
RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH!
REPLACE SAFETY TAGS WHEN
NECESSARY! CALL DIXIE GRINDERS
INC. FOR REPLACEMENT SAFETY TAGS.
SITE CONSIDERATIONS:
It is important that the permanent position of
the grinder unit provides clearance of several
feet behind, to either side, and approximately
eight feet or more in front of the grinder unit.
If the grinder is set on a stand, or leg extensions
are attached, an adequate platform must be
provided to provide safe access to the grinder
unit. It will be necessary to have an approved
platform or device to provide access so the unit
can be properly sanitized, disassembled,
assembled, and maintained. Consideration must
be given to allow for complete service to the
grinder unit.
Platforms should be so designed not to make
the hopper guard, or other guarding, ineffective.
The hopper guard is not a hopper for holding a
large amount of material, it is designed to keep
the operator away from the feedscrew. If the
location of this grinder unit compromises this
feature, special guarding may be necessary.
Consult your Safety Engineer, Plant Engineer,
and O.S.H.A. for all regulations related to the
guarding of this machine.
Only the feedscrew puller and ring lift can be
attached to the grinder unit directly. Do not use
the grinder frame to support other equipment
without prior approval from Dixie Grinders Inc.
The grinder frame is not to be used as a
personal stand, and under no circumstances
should anyone be allowed to climb on it or use it
as a platform. Remember to Work Safely!
"THE GRINDER HAS ARRIVED"
LIFT EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
We recommend using a 8,000 pound or greater
capacity fork lift with 60" or longer forks. Do
not attempt to unload the grinder unit from a
commercial van from ground level! Only
authorized and properly trained equipment
movers should attempt to unload the grinder
unit. Remember to Work Safely!
PRE-UNLOADING INSPECTION:
Before the grinder unit is unloaded, inspect the
unit for any damage before unloading. If the
machine is damaged consult your management,
the trucking company, and Dixie Grinders Inc.
before unloading the machine!
UNLOADING GRINDER UNIT:
With the commercial van properly chocked and
secured to the loading dock, and using only
approved and adequate dock plates should any
attempt be made to unload this machine. Lift
only under the grinder frame, never attempt to
pick up a grinder from the hopper or gearbox.
The forks should be long enough to extend
beyond the end of the frame a safe distance.
Unload the grinder unit and all parts that have
been shipped with the grinder unit. Consult the
packing slip to insure that all pieces have been
unloaded.
UNPACKING:
When the grinder has been properly unloaded it
should be placed in a suitable location for
unpacking. The belt guard protector and the
shipping skids may be removed. Remove any
spare parts that may have been shipped in the
grinder hopper. Use appropriate equipment
and appropriate personal safety equipment in
this process. Remember to Work Safely!
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UNIT CONTROLS.
Dixie Grinders Inc. does not supply motor
controls, starters, stop/start stations,
disconnects, or other related equipment that is
required to control the function of the grinder
unit.
INSTALLATION:
The machine can be installed in its permanent position
after the skidding has been removed. Use only
adequate equipment and properly trained personnel to
install the grinder in its permanent position. Use great
care in moving this equipment, it is heavy and must
not be tipped, tilted, jarred or jammed into position.
We recommend a 1°slope to allow water to drain from
the grinder unit.
We recommend serious consideration is given to
the location of the start/stop station.
We strongly recommend that additional stop
stations are located where deemed appropriate.
Disconnects that can be locked out should be so
located that employees that have to operate,
service, and sanitize the unit can lock the unit
out. Each employee that has to work on this
machine should be given a lock and key and
trained in proper procedures for LOCK
OUT/TAG OUT!
Please consult with your Safety Engineer, your
Electrical Engineer, and O.S.H.A. for all
regulations related to the controls and wiring
for this machine.
We do not recommend the use of wye-delta or
star delta starters. In some areas this is
required. If your machine must be wired this
way the operators must understand that they
cannot begin to grind product until full power is
supplied to the grinder feedscrew. If there is
product in the grinder hopper before the unit is
turned on, the grinder may not have enough
torque to start grinding in the reduced torque
condition.
Frequency controllers are very useful, but with
the exception of a grinder connected directly to
a pump unit or mechanical deboner, the use of a
frequency controller on a grinder unit is usually
not necessary. We do recommend a frequency
controller or some form of speed control is used
to feed the grinder, and often to take the
product away from the grinder.
We do not recommend remote operation of any
grinder unit unless special precautions are
taken, and that all possibilities of employee
injury are eliminated.
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DISASSEMBLY TOOLS:
If the grinder is not located on floor level
make no attempt to disassemble the grinder
unit without an adequate platform or
provisions provided by the installation
contractor, plant engineer, or plant safety
officer. The grinder has many parts that
have square edges and cutting edges.
Adequate safety equipment should be used at
all times!
After the grinder has been installed in its
permanent position, it can be disassembled.
Plate Lifter
This is used to
remove the plate
and bushing from
the grinder unit, or
on assembly to
install the plate and
bushing into the
grinder unit.
GRINDER UNIT DISASSEMBLY:
When the grinder unit has been properly
secured, disassembly can begin.
Step 1. Use the Ratchet Assembly to remove
the ring. The Ratchet Assembly is shown in
the locked position for grinder operation.
To use the Ratchet Assembly, with the Power
Locked out, support the handle with one
hand, and slide the lock toward the grinder
hopper. This will realease the ratchet dog.
Using the Ratchet lever and ratchet dog to
push the ring counter-clockwise to loosen the
grinder ring. When the ring can be turned
by hand, return the ratchet lever and dog to
the locked position.
OFF
ON
Step 2. When the ring
has been loosened turn
it off by hand.
Depending on the ring
type, the ring may
weigh 100 lbs. or more.
If this is more than you
can lift, get help! Use
the ring remover if
your machine has been
equipped with one. Do
not attempt to remove
the ring if you are out
of position, or if the
ring is higher than the
center of your chest, or
if you cannot lift this
much on your own!
Do not bang the ring
threads against the
centering pin!
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Step 3. PLATE REMOVAL:
Using the plate lifter, remove the plate and
bushing from the grinder unit. It is
necessary to lift while pulling on the bushing.
Do not use screwdrivers or other tools to pry
the plate from the grinder unit.
Step 5. REMOVE SPRINGS: Remove the
Belleville springs, 2 each. Some pins have a
spacer collar behind the Belleville springs, if
this collar is used, remove it also.
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Step 4. KNIFEHOLDER REMOVAL:
Remove the knifeholder from the face of the
grinder. The knife inserts are sharp, so wear
appropriate gloves.
OUTWARD
FACING
SPRING
INWARD
FACING
SPRING
Step 5 continued. The hand is removing the
#2938 springs, notice that these also have one
spring facing inward and one facing out.
Step 6. Remove the #2937 spacer collar.
It may be necessary to hold the feedscrew in
while pulling the pin out.
Wash out the pin hole after removing the pin in
preperation of using the FSP2006 Feedscrew
Puller.
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Step 7.
REMOVE THE
CENTERING PIN
Do not loose the pin key when you
are removing the pin!
MODEL FSP2006 FEEDSCREW
PULLER
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With the feedscrew removed from the grinder unit, it can now be wired. Dixie Grinders Inc.
does not supply motor controls, disconnects, or stop/start stations. Please consult your
Electrical Engineer, your Safety Engineer, OSHA, and other Federal, State, and local
regulations.
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