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OPERATION MANUAL & PARTS LIST
The BIRO VTS-100 VACUUM TUMBLERS are versatile machines used for vacuum
tumbling all types of meats with marinaded blends of herbs and spices. All marinades
should be FDA approved and meet F.S.I. standards. The BIRO VTS-100 produces
equally impressive results with beef, pork, poultry and fish.
The unit is both easy to clean and maintain as well as sanitary in design and con-
struction. The entire machine is built to give many years of trouble free service while
providing a unique line of marinated products for your customers.
MODEL VTS-100
VACUUM TUMBLER
STARTING WITH SERIAL NO. VT4
ITEM No. VTS100-324
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Summary of Contents for BIRO VTS-100
- Page 1 The BIRO VTS-100 VACUUM TUMBLERS are versatile machines used for vacuum tumbling all types of meats with marinaded blends of herbs and spices. All marinades should be FDA approved and meet F.S.I. standards. The BIRO VTS-100 produces equally impressive results with beef, pork, poultry and fish.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page NOTICE TO OWNERS AND OPERATORS ......... 1 SAFETY TIPS . -
Page 3: Notice To Owners And Operators
Manual. Warnings related to your personal safety are indicated by: Warnings related to possible damage to equipment are indicated by: BIRO also has provided warning labels on the equipment. If any warning label, instruction label or Manual becomes misplaced, damaged, or illegible, please contact your nearest Distributor or BIRO directly for a replacement. -
Page 4: Safety Tips
NEVER Leave Machine Unattended While Operating. PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or Illegible Warning and/or Instruction Labels. USE ONLY BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed. FOOD HANDLING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION 1. ALWAYS wash hands thoroughly with warm soap and water before and after handling raw fish, poultry or meats. -
Page 5: Operation
OPERATION ROTATING DRUM ONLY Properly Trained Personnel Should Use This Equipment. ALWAYS Keep Hands Clear of the Rotating Drum and Other Moving Parts. DO NOT Tamper With, Bypass, Alter, or Modify This Equipment in Any Way From Its Original Condition. ALWAYS Turn Off, Unplug From Power Source and Perform Lockout/Tagout Procedure to This Machine Before Cleaning, Servicing, or When Not In Use. -
Page 6: Cleaning
Chemicals Will Cause Brown Stains, as will Chlorine Bleach and Similar Products if Allowed to Stand in or on the Machine for Any Length of Time. CLEANING THE BIRO VACUUM TUMBLER: 1. Turn “OFF”, unplug machine from power source, and perform lockout/tagout procedures. -
Page 7: Maintenance
NEVER Bypass, Alter, or Modify This Equipment in Any Way From Its Original Condition. PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or Illegible Labels. USE ONLY GENUINE BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed. A. PUMP FILTER No. VTS529 1. Check filter daily. Filter must be drained before the separated moisture and oil reaches the bottom of the lower black baffle. -
Page 8: Vacuum Pump Filter
VTS529 FILTER MAINTENANCE DAILY: Drain all separated moisture and oil from the filter enclosure. Depress the orange button at the bottom of the sight bowl. MONTHLY: The Part No. VTS529-1 filter element must be replaced once a month for proper vacuum and pump operation. Three (3) replacement filters have been included with your machine. - Page 9 The Part No. VTS529-1 filter element must be replaced once a month for proper vacuum pump operation. Three (3) replacement filters have been included with your tumbler. Order replacement filters Part No. VTS529-1 from the agency from whom you purchased the machine as needed.
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Page 10: Vacuum Pump
B. VACUUM PUMP WARNING: MAKE SURE THE ELECTRIC MOTOR IS PROPERLY GROUNDED AND THE WIRING IS DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN FAMILIAR WITH NEMA MG2 SAFETY STANDARDS, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ALL LOCAL SAFETY CODES. WARNING: THE MOTOR IS THERMALLY PROTECTED AND CAN AUTOMATICALLY RESTART WHEN THE OVERLOAD RESETS. - Page 11 VTS1034-1 HP VACUUM PUMP VTS-AK518 Pump body 1 req’d. VTS-AK513 Vane 4 req’d. VTS-AK511 Pump shroud 1 req’d. VTS-AK514 Pump end plate 1 req’d. VTS-AK522 Gasket 1 req’d. VTS-AK520 Muffler box 1 req’d. VTS-AK473 O-ring 2 req’d. VTS-AK524 Felt 2 req’d. VTS-AK510 End cap 2 req’d.
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Page 12: Lubrication & Maintenance For Gear Reducer
LUBRICATION FOR GROVE GEAR REDUCER 1. Factory Filling The speed reducers are oil filled at the factory to the proper level for the standard mounting position. The oil level should be checked and adjusted (if necessary) prior to operation, using the oil level plug provided and while the unit is oriented in its operating position. - Page 13 VTS512-1 GROVE GEAR REDUCER LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE AFTER SERIAL No. VT3 VIEW IS FROM OPPOSITE END OF DRUM LUBRICANTS FOR VTS512-1 GROVE GEAR WORM REDUCER The precision-made gears and bearings in Grove Gear Speed Reducers require high-grade lubri- cants of the proper viscosity to maintain trouble-free performance. For best results, use lubricants on the following chart for worm gear reducers.
- Page 14 VTS1053 PHOTOELECTRIC EYE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting Operation 1. Open the cover and guard of the sensor; make sure that no dirt enters the device. 2. Select switching function: L.ON: Light-switching if light received, output (Q) switches. D.ON; Dark-switching if light interrupted, output (Q) switches. WT 260-R and -S only: Light-switching: Relay 1x u, separated galvanically.
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Page 15: Photoelectric Eye Operating Instructions
VTS1053 Photoelectric Eye Operating Instructions This tumbler contains a photo sensor light beam as a safety barrier. If a person or object blocks the beam, the machine will STOP. Clear the photo sensor beam & press the start button to resume operation. -
Page 16: Control Panel Components
VTS-100 CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS VTS7169-1 VTS7169-2 Item No. Description Item No. Description Item Item HHS004S Hex head screw 8-32 x ⁄ VTS1100 Elbo 90 deg. x ⁄ NPT – brass Description Description HHS035S Hex head screw ⁄ -20 x ⁄... -
Page 18: Drum Assembly
DRUM ASSEMBLY Item Description HHS025S Hex head screw, ¼-20 ´ ½ SS ST97 Wrench, 2¼, drain cap VTS1015-1 Lid weldment VTS1036-2 Drum weldment VTS1037-2 Drum gasket VTS1081-1 Drum cover handle VTS1083-7 Mounting block VTS1083-8 Lid latch VTS1083-9 Latch keeper plate VTS361 Drain plug VTS363-1... -
Page 19: Frame Assembly And Components
FRAME ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENTS FRAME ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENTS FRAME ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENTS Item Item Item Item Item Description Item Description Description Description Description VTS1053 Photoelectric eye Description VTS1053 Photoelectric eye 221-46 V-belt, 46 inch 221-46 V-belt, 46 inch VTS1075 VTS1053 Sight window –... -
Page 22: Component Cover And Rear Door
COMPONENT COVER AND REAR DOOR Item Item Description Description 42MC-Y25B7 Pop rivet – aluminum ´ ¼ VTS1075 Sight window – 2" dia. HHS035S Hex head screw ¼-20 ´ S.S. VT460S Model and S/N plate PC159 Strain relief fitting – ½ dia. VT464S Filter label PC161... -
Page 23: Wiring Diagrams
120 VAC WIRING DIAGRAM... - Page 24 220 VAC WIRING DIAGRAM...
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Page 25: Recommended Spare Parts
RECOMMENDED VTS-100 SPARE PARTS VTS1037-2 Drum cover gasket VTS363-1 Drain cap VTS529 Vacuum pump filter VTS1083-8 Latches VT492S Timer VTS1053 Photoelectric eye VTS529-1 Filter elements – NOTES –... -
Page 26: Operator's Notes
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Page 27: Operator's Signature Page
OPERATOR’S SIGNATURE PAGE WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE SIGNING BELOW MY SIGNATURE ATTESTS THAT I HAVE COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL. I REALIZE THAT THIS MACHINE, IF OPERATED CARELESSLY, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO MYSELF AND OTHERS. SUPERVISOR’S NAME (PRINT) SIGNATURE... -
Page 28: Limited Warranty
BIRO will replace defective parts, which are covered by this limited warranty, provided that the de- fective parts are authorized for return, shipping charges prepaid, to a designated factory for in- spection and/or testing.
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