DEPOSITORS AND AUTOMATED CAKE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS PRO 2000i LOW LEVEL DEPOSITOR OPERATION AND SPARE PARTS MANUAL Serial No. PR2L- (Please quote this number when ordering spares, and making service calls) Jan 2013 Unifiller Systems Inc. 7621 Macdonald Road, Delta, B.C. Canada, V4G 1N3 l Tel: 604.940.2233 l Fax: 604.677.5844
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS... 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... 3 WARNING DECALS... 4 NORTH AMERICA... 4 OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA... 4 CONTACTING UNIFILLER... 5 INTRODUCTION... 6 OPERATING PROCEDURES... 7 AIR REQUIREMENTS... 7 HOPPER SET UP... 8 FOOT SWITCH OR HAND HELD NOZZLE PLACEMENT... 9 PRIMING/PREPARING TO DEPOSIT... 10 PURGE BUTTON... 10 DEPOSIT SPEED CONTROL... 11 VOLUME ADJUSTMENT... 11 WORKING WITH THE DEPOSITOR... 12 CHANGING TO A DIFFERENT PRODUCT... 12 PRODUCT PISTON AND CYLINDER INFORMATION... 13 DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING... 14 GENERAL... 14 TROUBLE SHOOTING... 18 TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE... 20 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE... 20 GENERAL... 20 DAILY... 20 WEEKLY... 20 3 MONTHS... 20 Unifiller Systems Inc. Page 2 of 20
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These safety instructions must be read prior to operating, sanitizing or servicing the equipment. All machines have a risk of personal injury wherever moving parts are involved in their operation. UNIFILLER has taken all possible precautions to reduce and wherever possible eliminate the dangers associated with moving parts. Having all operators of this equipment read and abide by the instructions in this manual will further reduce the risk of personal injury. Remove the air supply line before attempting to clean, dismantle, or service the machine. Keep fingers and hands away from all mechanical moving parts including the hopper inlet and deposit nozzle outlet. Do not try to service the Air regulator / Water filter with the air supply line connected. For servicing or technical support please contact UNIFILLER directly or one of its authorized suppliers or dealers. Do not run product or water, with temperatures exceeding 120 deg F (49 Deg C), through the machine. For Product Temperatures that exceed 120 deg F (49 Deg C) up to 180 deg F (82 Deg C), please use HOT changeover parts on the machine. Operating Air pressure should not be adjusted to exceed 80 P.S.I. (551 kpa /5.52 Bar) on the Air regulator / Water filter pressure gauge. Always wash out the machine after use, dismantle and lubricate all the seals (As per cleaning instructions in this manual). Follow the enclosed instructions carefully before operating the machine for the first time. IMPORTANT: All stainless steel parts are coated with a protective coating at the factory and therefore any stainless steel parts that may come into contact with product must first be washed in hot water and detergent. Remove the red plastic protective cap from the stainless steel block before assembling the hopper to the block. Unifiller Systems Inc. Page 3 of 20
WARNING DECALS NORTH AMERICA OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA Unifiller Systems Inc. Page 4 of 20
Contacting UNIFILLER Thank you for purchasing Equipment from UNIFILLER. We strive to manufacture the world s best depositor, using the latest technology and components available. We are sure you will get years of trouble free use and excellent productivity from your new investment. Please take a few minutes to read this manual and familiarize yourself with the layout of the controls, and the set up and operating procedure. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding the setting up or operation of your depositor. You can contact us from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pacific standard time. UNIFILLER Systems Incorporated. 7621 Macdonald Road Riverpointe Business Park Delta, B.C. V4G 1N3 Telephone Main: 604-940-2233 Toll Free: 1-877-733-8444 Parts & Service: 1-877-272-1233 Fax 604-677-5844 OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED UNIFILLER DEALER. PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR DEALER CONTACT INFORMATION Please remember to supply your company name, telephone number, fax number and a contact name when ordering parts. Please note there is a minimum charge of $30 U.S. for all spare parts orders. Unifiller Systems Inc. Page 5 of 20
INTRODUCTION BLOCK PIN The machine will not operate until the red handled block pin is correctly inserted fully. TOP COVER LOCKING The top covers on the 2000 Depositors are locked in place with two screws as shown in the picture below. Maintenance personnel will require a tool to open the cover. The air must be shut off before opening this cover. NOTE: FOR LOW LEVEL 2000, THE HOPPER MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASE AND MOVED FORWARD TO ALLOW ACCESS TO BASE COVER MAIN SHUT OFF VALVE The main-shut-off slide valve is located the frame must be in the OFF position before the top cover is opened. on Unifiller Systems Inc. Page 6 of 20
OPERATING PROCEDURES Air Requirements Important: It is recommended that the compressed air supplied to the depositor be run through an air dryer, as this will increase the service life of the pneumatic components. Please contact UNIFILLER for details. Optimum performance is achieved by setting the air pressure gauge on the machine to 80 P.S.I. (6 Bar) at rest, and at least 70 P.S.I. (5 Bar) while cycling. If not, check that the air supply to the machine is set to the correct pressure and not restricted by undersized fittings or hoses. A minimum 3/8 I.D (10mm) hose is required. Otherwise the deposit speed will be reduced. Typical compressor requirements: Minimum 2 horse power, capable of 4 C.F.M. @ 100 P.S.I.(7 Bar). 5 HP is the ideal size, as it will last many years longer. Connect your main air hose, which comes from your compressor (not supplied), to the UNIFILLER quick connector that is located just below the machines Air regulator / Water filter. A male barb fitting is supplied suitable for 3/8 I.D (10mm) hose with the female quick disconnect fitting. Unifiller Systems Inc. Page 7 of 20
Hopper set up Ensure that the beveled seal is in place. Then secure hopper in place by turning the hopper nut until tight Note: For safety purposes, the machine uses an air loss system and will not function if the hopper and lid connections are not in place. Ensure the Hopper Cover is in place. The machine will not operate if the connection is broken to the safety switch Unifiller Systems Inc. Page 8 of 20
Foot Switch or Hand Held Nozzle placement Remove the foot pedal from its locating pin on the upright of the frame and position it on the floor in a comfortable operating position. Not required if using a Hand Held Nozzle. Connect the air lines up to the fittings on the front of the base. (circled) Note: when using Hand Held Nozzle two of the airlines from this accessory will connect to these fittings and two to the accessory ports Unifiller Systems Inc. Page 9 of 20
Priming/Preparing to Deposit Priming is the procedure used to fill the depositing chamber with product mix as well as to remove all air pockets from within the empty machine. Air OFF turn the hand wheel located at the rear of the machine to about 50% of the depositing scale. Air On start the machine by pressing the foot switch or by squeezing the trigger on the hand gun depending on which attachment you have fitted. Place an empty container under the discharge spout and cycle the machine until the size of the deposits look consistent. The foot switch has two modes of operation as follows: 1. Press once and one measured amount will be deposited 2. Keep the foot pedal depressed, the depositor will cycle continuously depositing measured amounts. The Hand Held Nozzle acts similar to the foot pedal, one trigger of toggle switch releases one measured amount. Hold and it will continually cycle. Purge Button A Purge Button is located on the front base plate. This allows the depositor to be cycled manually with out the need of a foot pedal or an external signal. This can be used to Prime the depositor, or cycle it during cleaning. This button can also be used if on the rare occasion the depositor becomes stuck mid cycle. Press the button once and the machine will cycle. Unifiller Systems Inc. Page 10 of 20
Deposit Speed Control The Deposit Speed Control is the adjustment to obtain the desired speed of delivery of the Deposit speed control Knob product mix to the target area. Turn clockwise = decreased deposit speed Turn counter clockwise = increased deposit speed Important: - If a deposit speed adjustment is made after a volume has been set the volume may change. So be sure to re-adjust the deposit volume if required. % Volume scale Volume Adjustment 1. Run the machine for 2 or 3 cycles then check the weight of the last deposit. 2. With the air turned off, move the position of the red indicator along the scale by turning the hand wheel located at the rear of the machine. Turn the handle counter clockwise to increase the volume of the deposit, clockwise to decrease the volume of the deposit. 3. To decrease the deposit weight, move to a lower percentage setting on the scale, and to increase the weight, move to a higher percentage setting. 4. With the air turned on, make a deposit into a container and check the weight. 5. Note: - When starting to run continuously, the first couple of deposits may be a little heavier than the rest. More so for aerated product. 6. Once you have established the required weight, note the % position for future reference. Different products may have different scale settings, even if the weights are the same. Unifiller Systems Inc. Page 11 of 20
Working with the Depositor Products with high viscosities may cling to the inside of the hopper and should be scraped down periodically or kept more than ½ full to avoid sucking air through the middle and into the system. New batch: If the next type of product mix is compatible with the previous one, simply fill the hopper with the new product and discharge 3 or 4 deposits into a bowl and add it back into the hopper. Check deposited volume before continuing. Changing to a Different Product Scrape down the insides of the hopper, continue to deposit until empty. Pour a bucket of warm water into the hopper and wipe clean. Close the lid and reconnect the safety plugs Cycle the water out of the machine Add new product* and cycle the machine until acceptable output is achieved * It is recommended to work from light to dark product where possible. Unifiller Systems Inc. Page 12 of 20
PRODUCT PISTON AND CYLINDER INFORMATION There are 3 different sizes of product cylinder and product piston available. By using the correct size of cylinder for the deposit required you will maintain accuracy and speed. It is recommended that the % setting for the product piston be set between 15 to 80% of the scale. This will ensure optimum machine performance is achieved. See table for information. Size Piston and Cylinder Displacement Displacement Kits Part Numbers Volume (oz) (Max) Volume (ml) (Max) 1.5 (38.1 mm) 17781-00 8oz 243 ml 2.5 (63.5 mm) 17785-00 27oz 802 ml 4 (101.6 mm) 17790-00 67oz 2000 ml O-Rings and Part# s Size Piston Part # Piston O-Ring Product Cylinder Part # Product Cylinder O-Ring 1.5 17783-00 V0216-00 17782-00 V0228-00 2.5 17788-00 V0329-00 17787-00 V0228-00 4 17793-00 V0340-00 17792-00 V0228-00 Unifiller Systems Inc. Page 13 of 20
DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING NOTE: Never store parts in a bucket. This prevents damage to sensitive components. Always store parts on a flat tray. General 1. Remove Hopper Cover and Scrape down the insides of the hopper. 2. Spray down with water to rinse as much product off as possible. 3. Replace Hopper Cover and continue to deposit until nothing more comes out of the outlet nozzle. 4. Pour a bucket of warm water up to 120 deg F (49 deg C) with a little mild detergent into the hopper and wipe the inside of the hopper clean. 5. Reduce deposit speed 6. By depressing the foot pedal or hand held nozzle, cycle the rest of the water out of the machine and into a bucket. 7. Repeat the above procedure by cycling a further bucket of warm clean water through the hopper and valve system. 8. Turn the air supply off by sliding the red main valve down and disconnect air hose. 9. Disconnect airlines from machine, connect the red and black quick connects together. This will stop water from entering the air cylinders during cleaning. Unifiller Systems Inc. Page 14 of 20
It is DO NOT SUBMERGE THE AIR CYLINDERS IN WATER 10. With the hopper empty, remove the hopper safety from base and unthread the Hopper from the machine and pull forward to allow draining of any excess water. 11. Unlock the rotary valve 12. Push the rotary valve out of the Valve Block Unifiller Systems Inc. Page 15 of 20
13. Pull the red safety pin out from the side. 14. Pull Red Safety Knob out of Block and remove from the base. 15. Remove the product cylinder, and store in a safe manner. 16. Remove the product piston 17. Use O-Ring tool Pt#22049 to remove the O rings. Unifiller Systems Inc. Page 16 of 20
18. Fill sink or bucket with water to the desired level, adding 1 to 4 ounces of Zep F.S. PROCESS CLEANER (green) per gallon of water. Immerse all parts removed in previous operations in the solution (see parts table further in the manual). Clean all food residues with a cloth or a non-metallic scrubbing pad. Rinse thoroughly with potable water. For the hopper and the small air cylinder, use the same solution in a squirt bottle and apply by spraying. 19. Make sure to inspect all O rings and seals for damage or wear; replace if required. Re-lubricate with food quality grease (as supplied with your machine). It is highly recommended to carry a complete spare set of O rings and seals, as these are vital to the accuracy of the machine. Unifiller Systems Inc. Page 17 of 20
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Machine will not cycle Inconsistent deposits 1. Low air pressure. 2. Air on/off slider valve (Pt#1037) in down or mid position. 3. Rear pilot valve (Pt#1056) has loosened from its mount bracket or has failed. 4. Incomplete piston stroke caused by solid object in product cylinder. 5. Volume adjustment set to low. 6. Deposit speed set too low. 7. Kinked air lines. 8. Product being deposited is too hot. 9. Hopper safety plug not securely fastened on the base 1. Air leakage past product piston seal, possibly worn or damaged. 2. Hopper almost empty and sucking air. 3. Large air pocket in product mix. 4. Product inconsistent. 5. Thick product mix. 6. Air leakage past loose clamps. 7. Deposit speed set too high. 8. Fluctuating air supply pressure. 9. Water build up in air lines and valves. 1. Check air supply for correct operation. Also check pressure regulator setting. 2. Move slider valve on the air regulator to the On position. 3. Check the two pilot valves located under the main cover to ensure that they are securely fixed in their mount brackets. If failed, replace. 4. Remove product cylinder and check for obstruction. 5. Increase volume setting. 6. Adjust deposit speed. 7. Check air lines to make sure they are not kinked. 8. Ensure product temperature does not exceed 120 deg F (49 deg C) 9. Ensure hopper safety plug is securely fastened 1. Replace O-ring. (use the O-ring template to ensure correct sizing) 2. Fill hopper or scrape down. 3. Use product mix as soon as it comes off the mixer. 4. Supply smooth product mix. 5. Reduce deposit piston speed. 6. Check all clamps and ensure all flat seals are in place and in good condition. Replace seals or tighten clamps as required. 7. Reduce deposit speed. 8. Check setting of air regulator/water filter. 9. Drain air compressor regularly to remove build up of water. Unifiller Systems Inc. Page 18 of 20
Machine cycles but will not deposit Product leakage 1. Air quick connects are not secure. 2. Small air-cylinder not attached to rotary valve. 3. Rotary valve is Orientated incorrectly in relation to small aircylinder. 4. Product valve piston jammed. (Positive cut off nozzle only) 5. Product piston O-ring worn or missing. 6. Hopper is loose or beveled seal is missing. 1. Clamps (Pt#1260/1261) are not tight. 2. Product piston O-rings are worn or damaged. 1. Check that all air connections are securely attached. 2. Ensure Small Air-Cylinder is attached. 3. Ensure Valve is connected correctly. See page 22 for pictures. 4. If the product you are depositing is over 140deg F (60deg C), change the product valve to the high temperature version. 5. Replace the O-ring. Use the template to ensure correct sizing. 6. Check that the beveled seal is in place and is not damaged. Re-tighten hopper nut. 1. Check that all clamps are tight. 2. Replace O-rings. (use the template to ensure correct sizing) Product tails from nozzle. (Cake head attachment and positive cut off nozzle). Product splashes 3. Actuator shaft centering guide O- ring is worn. 1. Deposit speed set too low. 2. Wrong type of deposit outlet nozzle fitted. 3. Replace O-ring. (use the template to ensure correct sizing) 1. Increase deposit speed. 2. Change deposit outlet nozzle to correct type. 1. Deposit speed set too fast. 1. Decrease deposit speed.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE Preventative Maintenance Contact UNIFILLER for details about subscribing to our pre-ordered o-ring kit maintenance program. General The most vital part on the entire machine to be maintained is the product contact piston seals and O rings. These seals are inexpensive and should be replaced frequently. All These seals should be high quality Viton seal as supplied by UNIFILLER, or your authorized UNIFILLER dealer. Signs of wear include: - Flatness - Abrasions - Cracks Daily After parts have been cleaned, lubricate all seals and moving parts with food grade grease to prevent seals and surfaces from wearing prematurely. Weekly With the air supply turned off. Check the air filter/regulator bowl and if necessary clean the bowl and empty any accumulated water. 3 Months With the air supply turned off. Check the condition of the White filter in the Air regulator / Water filter, and replace if contaminated. Unifiller Systems Inc. Page 20 of 20