Vegetable Slicing & Shredding Units VS9 & VS9H · Ibis manual contains strustions for the inspection, installation, safe operation, care, and maintenance of the VS9 Vegetable Cutter,

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VVeeggeettaabbllee SSlliicciinngg && SShhrreeddddiinngg UUnniittss

VVSS99 && VVSS99HH

Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted to operate or have accessibility to operate this equipment per U.S. Dept. of Labor Employment

Standards Administration Fact Sheet No. ESA91-3.

VS

9 &

VS

9H

VVSS99 && VVSS99HH

Operation & Maintenance Manual

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TO INSURE BOTH SAFE AND

TROUBLE-FREE PERFORMANCE WE STRESS

THAT ALL PERSONNEL THAT WILL BE

INVOLVED WITH YOUR NEW UNIVEX VS9NS9H

VEGETABLE SLICER MUST READ AND

UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS UNIT.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION AND

YOUR BUSINESS. SHOULD THERE BE A

QUESTION OR IF WE CAN BE OF FURTHER

ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL US,

1-603-893-6191.

VS9ÍVS9JI



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VS91VS9H

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I)ES(:RIPTION PAGE

I'ABLE OF CONTENTS1.1ST OF DIAGRAMS

IUSI OF ILLUS1RATIONS

iINTRODUCTION

2SAFET PRECAUTIONS

2INSPECTION AND MODEL VARIATION EXPLANATIoN 3INSTALLATION

3OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS

3-7PLATE UNITS - ASSEMBLY -USE 4(.IRÄTER, SREI)DER AND JULIENNE PLATE UNIIS 4LOADING PLATE UNITS INTO VS9 HOUSING

5MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 6PROCESSING PRODUCT

7DISMOUNTING AND DISASSEMBLy FOR CLEANING 7LUBRIC..Vf ION

8MECI IANIC'S MAINTENAJ'JCE

9TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

9REPLACEMEiçF PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES Il-13

DIAGRAMS

DIAGRAMSPAGE

DIAGRAM I SLOT AND PIN J(ìNIENT 4DIAGRAM 2 PROPERLY LOADED VS9IVS91I 5DIAGRAM 3 TYPICAL POWER TAKE-OFF HUB 6DIAGRAM 4 MOUNTING ANGLE 6DIAGRAMS PROPER ASSEMBI.y OF THE SLICER PLATE ASSEMBLY IO

LIST OF ILLt;sTR.T1oNs

ILLUSTItV I ION PAGE

FIGURE I VS9/VS9HJIOUSINGASSENIBY 11FIGURE 2 KNIFE & SHAFT ASSEMBLY 12FIGURE 3 GRATER, SHREDDER & JULIENNE PLATE ASSEMBLY 13



\S9\'S911

INSTRUC:TION MANUAL

INIRODIIC1ION

Ibis manual contains strustions for the inspection, installation, safe operation, care, and maintenance

of the VS9 Vegetable Cutter, Disassembl. repair. replacement, and re-assembly inslrud.ions areincluded. A trouble shooting guide is provided. A complcte replacement parts list with identif'sing

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

manual careful! - particularly all safsty precautions - befi're trying to put the VS9 into service.

SAFETY INSTRfl:I'IONS- Never insert hands Into the hopper.- Never insert ally utensil into the hopper.

Note that the front housing ofthe VS9 has a feed hopper (Fig. 1(2)]. lt is also equipped

with a feed plate [Fig. 1 (8)]. Food to be processed must always he fed to cutting surfaces byway ofthe hopper, and compressed against cutting surfaces with the feed plate. Never try to

feed product to cutting surfaces with your hands or any other way!

1f during operation of a product jam occurs, immediately turn off and disconnect theelenxical supply to the power source equipment. Make sure rotation has stopped. Unlatththe VS9's front housing. swing it toward you, and then clear the obstruction. Do not try toclear obstructions while the VS9 is under power. and again, never insert fingers or utensils

lito the hopper

3 Wear protective gloves whenever handling the VS9s knives, cutting plates. or cuttingassemblies. They are very sharp and can cut you. For safety, wash knives and cutting plates

with a long handled scrub brush,

4 When assembling or disassembling the VS9. make sure it rests on a stable working surface.Never rest knives, cutting plates. or cutting assemblies on surtlices that could he marred.

5. 13e1'ore assembling the VS9 and mounting it to pov.cr source equipment. make sure that acomfortable working clearance has been provided around the madiinery. Always install themachinery where it will save the operator steps.

(. Bcfòre assemblingihe VS9 and mounting it to power source equipment, or disinountingthe\'S9 after use, disconnect or lock-out the electrical supply to the power source equipment.This will prevent any chance of accidental start-up.

7 Before mouutingthe VS9 to pover source equipment. make sure the front housing [Fig. I

(8)] is securely latched to the rear housing [Fig. 1(9), (10), (11 )].

Before mountingthe VS9 to power source equipment. review the power source equipmentmanual for instruction on the use of its power take-off huh. The hub should be equippeds ith a thumb screw, The thumb screw should be firmly s'nugged immediately aftermounting the VS9 to secure the VS9 in place. Do not operate the VS9 mf there is no securing

device present on the power take-off huh,

9 Neverhosedown a VS9 mouutedtopowersourceequiPmait. llosingdown a mounted VS9invites electrical shock.

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NOTE: For best results keep knives very sharp.

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VS9"VS9II

INSPECTION AND MODEL \'ARIATION EXPLANATION

The linivex VS9 is tested and inspected at the factory, The standard VS9 comes equipped with only theslicer plate assembly illustrated in Figure 2. the VS9H conies equipped with the hub and shaft assemblyillustrated in Figure 3, and one 316' shredder plate. 'Fhe remaining plates are optional purthase items.The person making the installation should re-inspect the VS9iVS9H immediately upon receipt for loose,damaged, or missing parts. Any damages should he reported to the carrier immediately, and anyshortage of parts to Univex Corporation.

INSTALLATION

ihe Univex VS9 is an att.athinmt with no internal power source. To function, it must be mounted to afood mixing mathme or a power base unit. Again, make sure that a comfortable working clearance isprovided around the madiinerv, and that the machines-y is installed where it will save the operator steps.Make sure the power source equipmmt power take-off assembly includes a thumb screw or other meansof securing the VS9 in place (see Diagram 3).

OPERAToR'S INSTRUCTIONS

SLICING, GRATING, ANI) SHREDDING

The Univex VS9 is designed to slice, grate, and shred a wide range of food products whesi fiUed with theproper plates and operated at the proper speeds. Before mounting the VS9 to power source equipmesit,refer to the application chart below. If the power source equipnsmt is a power base unit, your choice ofoperating speeds is limited.

CUTTER APPLICATION MIXING MACHINE SPEEDCONTROL SETI'ING

Slicer Plate ('ole alaw. potatoes, fruits, vegotable.Adjusting nut (Fig, 2. 6) is turned to sctslice thickness. Prior to slicing cabbage orhead Irtiuce, quarter the heads andremove cores, Firm heads process a hotterproduct

High speed, indicator sating "2".

.Julimne Plate Frasch fl-ted potatoes, carrots, turnips,becta, salads, cte.

Medium speed, indicator sctting "2".

Grater Plate Grated nutmeg, cheese, coconut, bread,cracker crumbs,

Medium speed, indiactor sating "2".

Shredder Plate Various coarsenesses of cheese, carrots, cte. Medium speed, indicator sating "2".



PIAlETURN CLOCKWISE1f) lUCK

t)t)t, Vt, f)

't, 17

KEYhOLESLLtIS

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Do not remove thrust bearing for cleaning.

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

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\S9 VS9H

PLATE UNITS - ASSEMBLY AND USE

CALrFION: 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 lit as shown,The plate, when assembled, can be adjusted to slice product to different thicknesses by turning the'adjusting nut" per the directions accompanYing l)iagram 5.

\VARNING: Adjustments for thickness must never he attempted while the VS9 is under power orsevere personal injury can occur. Sec safctv precautions - Paragraph 2.

GRAI'ER, SHREDDER AND JULIENNE PLATE UNITS IFigure 31

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

l)IAGRAM ISLOT AND PIN ALIGNMENT



FEEDPLATE IN

PLACE

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PLAIE OSIIIC,JEDFAIl ELOIJGH BACK IOPPEVFIIT CONTACT Will-IFEED PLAIE

SHAFT LOCK PINShOWN PPOPEIk( SEAlED

SQUAREMIlLED SHAFTENO

5145051 BEARII1OFSOPFIIIY TIGHTENED

VS9ÍVS9I I

LOADING PLAIE UNITS INTO THE VS9 HOUSING

With the VS9 resting on a stable working suthice. unlatch the front housing (Figure I(8)J and swing ittoward you. Lift the assembled plate unit and insert it into the rear housing [Figure 1(10)). Lilt theshaft lock pm [Figure 1(19)) and seat the plate unit with a gtle twist. Make sure that the thrustbearing on the shaft has carried fully 11150 place, and that the square milled cd of the shaft has fullycleared the rear hub [Figure 1(15)]. Release the shaft lock pin, therm close and securely latch the fronthousing.

The VS9 is now ready to mount to power source equipmst.

DIA(;RAM 2

PROPERLY LOADED VS9IVS9H



ALIGNMENTPIN LOCATINGHOLE

'.1COVER CAP

Remove the throme cover cap from the power take-off hub. Carefully lift the VS9 and insert the squaremilled shaft end into the hub intake port (See diagram above), while holding the VS9 at the anglepictured below.

Slide the VS9 forward until the square milled shaft end firmly seats in the pro adaptor [Diagram 3].Gently twist the VS9 to a fully upright position, slide locating pin Figure 1(17)) into PTO locating holeand snugthethumb screw [Diagram 3]. NOTE: Onlvthe #12 tapered hub is fitted with a locating pin.the VS9 is now ready to process prodwl.

DIAGRAM 4

MOUNTING ANGI.E(\OT oPFRvrlNG ANGLE)

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PTOADAPTOR

THUMBSCREW

V S9.'\'S9 I I

MOUNTING THE VS9 To POWER SOURCE EQUIPMENT

Again, before mounting the VS9, make sure that the pover source equipment is turned oft' and itselectrical supply disconnected or locked out. Review the power take-off huh information in the manualtòr the power source equipment. then procd as follows:

DJA(;RAM 3

TYPICAL POWER TAKE-OFF HUH

PTO



VS9.'VS9II

PROCESSING l'ROl)UC'l'

Betòre processing produd, please review the application chart on Page 3, and please note that the kedplate [Figure l(2)[ is equipped with an adjusting nut and sesew [Figure 1(6-7)]. This assembly shouldbe adjusted until there is no chance of the feed plate being comped agairsi cutting surfaces, 1f the

feed plate meets a rotating cutting surface, both coniponnts will be damaged.

TO PROCESS:

Reconned the electrical supply to the power soUrce equipment. turn the posser source equipment on. andwhere possible adjust the speed ofthe power source equipment to a medium setting.

lift the feed plate to expose the plate unit, and diop product into the feed hopper. Keep hands clear.With your hand holding the feed plate grip. gently compress product against the rotating plate unit.Adjust the speed of the power source equipment - where possible - tip or down until you get the bestresults.

1f you experience problems in processing, shut down the power source equipment and refèr to theTrouble Shooting Guide on Page 9, and the safety precautions paragraph.

1)ISMOUNTING AN!) DISASSEMBLYFOR cLEANIN(; ANI) MAINTENANCE

DISMOUNTING

To dismount the VS9, simply follow the mounting instructions on Page 6 in reverse order. Set the VS9on a stable working surface,

I)ISASSEMBLY

'l'o disassemble the VS9 t'or cleaning or maintenance:

Unlatch the front housing and swing it toward you.

Lift the 6ed plate up and urge it to the left until it pivots otl'the front housing and set it aside.

l,ift the front housing from its pivot holes and set mt aside,

To disassemble the plate units. tòllow tite assembly tnstructiomis on Pages 4-6 in reverse order,Set the components aside.

CLEANING

'l'o avoid damaging the VS9's highly polished finish, never put any \"S9 component through adishwashing machine. Wearing hand protedion, wash all components by hand with a mild soap and

water solution, lise a long handled scrub brush on all plate units to avoid linger cuts, Again, do not rest

knives, grater plates, or shredding plates omm army surface which will mar. Do not remove thrust bearingsfrom Julienne or Shredder plate shafts. Dry component parts w ah a soft dry rag.

For the best and most sanitary produd, clean the VS9 immediately after use of be6re switching food

producta.

l'age 7



LUBRIcArloN

After every cleaning, appl a thin coating of sterile p1ro1etim jelly to all hearing surfaces. Do not useveg.able oil. lt becomes gummy. If adjusting nuta and sew become stiff to work with, apply a dropof sterile mineral oil.

Mint-oAr Oit

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\:S9\S9l1

1,UBRICAÏH)N INsTRuC'rIONs

Enclosed is a sample tube of Pctro-(iel which we recommìd you use in all \our lood preparationequiprncitt.

It may be purchased at \our local 100(1 equipmmt supply company, or jurchased diretIy from: (PailNo 4400408)

Univex Corporation3 Old Rockingham Road

Salem, Nil 03079l-800-258-635%



\'S9!VS9I I

MEChANICS MAINTENANCE

Before trying to maintenance the VS9, review the safety precautions paragraph carefully, and read allassembly-disassembly instrudions on Pages 2-6 Wear gloves when handling plate units.

Since the VS9 contains no internal power source, most problems can be immediately traced to improperassembly, improper adjustment or worn parts. Tite Trouble Shooting Guide on Page 7 lists the mostcommon problems and corrcsive measures.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES

Replacement parts and assemblies are displayed in Figure 1 through 3, When ordering, always includeUnivex part numbers and item descriptions. Common hardware pails are identilied in normalnomenclature.

TROIJBLESIIOOTING GUIDECaution: Review all safety notes asid disconnecS electricity

to power source equipment before attempting es rrectivc measures.

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TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

1. Power source equipment isunder power but plate willnot turn.

PTO adaptor missing frompower take-off assembly

Replace PTO adaptor.

2. Knife or plate scraping fronthousing.

'I'hrust bearing loose, or lockpin not fully engaged.

Tighten thrust bearingimmediately, make sure lock isproperly engaged.pin

3. Shredding plates loose orrattling

Plate is loose on hub pins. lnspei shredder plate assemblyto assure plate is shoulderedlirrnly up on pins. Inspectshredder plate to assure it is notbent

4. Front housing will not shuttightly.

Latch set screw out ohadjustment.

Adjust sia screw at rear o! latch[Figure ii l2)J.

5. Mounted VS9 unit rattleswhen under power.

Thumb screw or securingmechanism on power take-offassembly missing or too loose.

1'ighten or replace.

6. Feed plate scraping plates. Feed plate adjusting unit outof adjustment.

Back oti' feed plaie adjustmgnut.



DIAGRAM 5

PROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE SLICER PLATE ASSEMBLY

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TO TIGH1EN

L-..THRUST BEARING

ADJUSTING NUr: TO VARY SUCE THICKNESS

LOCKING PINPROPERLY ENGAGINGTHRUST BEARING

\S9/VS9H

CAUTION: The thrust bearing must be securely tightened before the slicer plate assembly is loadedinto the housing. Failure to tighten will damagethe V59 and the power source equipment. NOTE: Thethrust bearing requires a left hand twist to tighten.



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VS9 VS911

VS9/VS9II hOU SING ASSEMBL

FIGURE 1

* \\'1 ordering, specit,' 12 tapered hub or linivex rear hub. The Univex rear hub does nn havetccomrmxlation t'or a locating pin (17). and will only lit older Univex manufalured power sourceequipment.

ILIUS. NO. PART NO.

4400028

I)ES(RIPTION

PUSHER PIN - LEFT

QTY.

2. 1000903 FEEl) PLATE3. 4400097 NYLON WASHER 1.2' OD. X 1:8' X 3.8' ID.4. 4400029 PUSHER PIN - RIGHT5. 0090004 HINGE PINS 2

6. 4400057 smp NUT 1/4-207 1200025F! SET SCREW 1/4-20 X 3.4"8. 1000902 FRONT HOUSING9. 4400400 DOWEL PIN 1/4" X 1' S/S10. 1000901 REAR HOUSING11. 1000806 LATCH12. 4400193 SET SCREW 10-32 X 3/8"13. 1200377 WASHER. BEVEL 5/16" 1.1).14 0090000 I.ATCII SCREW15.* 1000918 #12 TAPERED 11GB (STANDARD)

0090005 UNI VEX REAR Ill/B (OPTIONAl.)16. 4400091 PAN HEAD SCREW 1:4-20 X 34" 6

17,

18.

00900024400184

LOCATING PIN 5/16" XI"FULL DOG SET SCREW 5.16" -24 X 12

19 1000811 SHAFT lOCK PIN (INCLuDES 4400180)20. 1000914 BRONZE BUSHING21. 1000923 PLASTIC 13UITON - FRONT COVER



KNIFE AND SIIAF ASSEMBI.Y

FIGURE 2

* 1IIurations I through 5 are prestaited for illustration puiposes only. Rcplacemcnt of any one of thoseillustrated parts reruires the rqlamlt of all five. They may be purdiased as Assembly No.1000912.

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1LLUS. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1.* 1000922 KNIFE2,3 *

44000044400092

ROLL PIN 14 X I-1.8'DRIVE PIN

4. 1000820 DRIVE SHAFT5* 1000904 PLATE ADJUSTING6,7.

10008081000917

NITI' - ADJUSTINGSPRING- NUT ADJUSTING

8. 1000809 BEARING - THRUST



* Illustrations 1, 4, 5, and 6 are presented fòr illustration purposes on1y. Replacement of any one ofthose illustrated parts requires the repIacemt of all. The may be purchased as Assembly No.1000913.

Illustration 2 must be purchased with Illustration 3.

1 2

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VS9 VS91-1

SHREDDER PLATE ASSEMBLYWITH oPrI0NAL PLATES

FI(;URE 3

ILLUS.N O. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1000116 SHAFT2 1200036 SET SCREW 5:16' .24 X 3:8" 1

3 1000973 THRUST BEARING I

4* 4400116 ROLLPIN3:16"xI.I 2"5* 1000975 PLATE PINS 8

1000115 PLATE HOLDER I

1000906 GRATER PUA FE OPTIONAL1000907 SHREDDER PLATE 3132' DIA OPTION'1

9. 1000908 SHREDDER PLATE 1 2" DIA OPTIONAL10. 1000909 SHREDDER PLATE 3:16" DIA. OPTIONAL11. 1000910 SHREDDER PLATE 5'16" DIA. OPTIONAl.12 1000911 JULIENNE PLATE OPTIONAL



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Vegetable Slicing & Shredding Units VS9 & VS9H · Ibis manual contains strustions for the inspection, installation, safe operation, care, and maintenance of the VS9 Vegetable Cutter,