BIRO VTS-43 Vacuum Tumbler Instruction Manual
- July 15, 2024
- BIRO
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BIRO VTS-43 Vacuum Tumbler Instruction Manual
The BIRO VTS-43 VACUUM TUMBLER is a versatile machine used for vacuum tumbling
all types of meats. The BIRO VTS-43 will produce 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
construction. The entire machine is built to give many years of trouble free
service while providing a unique line of marinated products for your
customers.
NOTICE TO OWNERS AND OPERATORS
BIRO’s products are designed to process food products safely and efficiently.
Unless the operator is properly trained and supervised, however, there is the
possibility of a serious injury. It is the responsibility of the owner to
assure that this machine is used properly and safely, strictly following the
instructions contained in this Manual and any requirements of local law.
No one should use or service this machine without proper training and
supervision. All operators should be thoroughly familiar with the procedures
contained in this Manual. Even so BIRO cannot anticipate every circumstance or
environment in which its products will be used. You, the owner and operator,
must remain alert to the hazards posed by the function of this equipment. No
one under eighteen (18) years of age should operate this equipment. If you are
uncertain about a particular task, ask your supervisor.
This Manual contains a number of safe practices in the SAFETY TIP section.
Additional warnings are placed throughout the Manual. Warnings related to your
personal safety are indicated by:
WARNING OR ****
Warnings related to possible damage to the equipment are indicated by:
CAUTION
BIRO also has provided warning labels on the equipment. If any warning label
or Manual becomes misplaced, damaged, or illegible, please contact your
nearest Distributor or BIRO directly for a replacement.
Remember, however, this Manual or the warning labels do not replace the need
to be alert and to use your common sense when using this equipment.
– NOTE
A copy of this manual is included with each MODEL VTS-43 VACUUM TUMBLER .
The descriptions and illustrations contained in this manual are not binding.
The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce any modification without
updating the manual .
SAFETY TIPS
WARNING
ROTATING DRUM
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
NEVER Touch This Machine Without Training and Authorization By Your
Supervisor.
ALWAYS Read Operation and Service Manual BEFORE Operating,
Cleaning or Servicing.
ALWAYS Keep Hands Clear of the Rotating Drum and Other Moving Parts.
NEVER Attempt to Remove the Drum Lid Unless Vacuum Has Been Released
and the Drum is Positioned Vertically with the Lid at the Top.
NEVER Operate Vacuum Pump Unless Properly Connected to Tumbler
Drum.
ONLY Operate Vacuum Pump in Recommended Vacuum Range (15-20 Inches of Mercury) NEVER TO EXCEED 20 INCHES Hg.
ONLY Use a Qualified Electrician to Install According to Local Building Codes: Machine MUST Be Properly Grounded.
ONLY Install on Level, Non-Skid Surface in a Clean, Well-Lighted Work Area Away From Children and Visitors.
DO NOT Store or Operate Machine in Meat Cooler.
DO NOT Allow Food Particles, Liquids or Any Other Foreign Material to Enter the Vacuum Pump or Vacuum Hose.
ALWAYS Turn Off, Unplug From Power Source and Perform Lockout/Tagout Procedure to This Machine BEFORE Attempting to Unjam or Unclog, Cleaning or Servicing.
NEVER Leave Machine Unattended While Operating.
PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or Illegible Warning Labels.
USE ONLY BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed.
NEVER Use The Motor Cover Plate for Preparing the Product.
OPERATION
WARNING
ROTATING DRUM
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
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.
NEVER Leave Unattended While Operating.
DO NOT Store or Operate Machine in Meat Cooler.
NEVER Operate Without all Warning Labels Attached.
NEVER Use The Motor Cover Plate for Preparing the Product.
A. FOOD HANDLING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
- ALWAYS wash hands thoroughly with warm soap and water before and after handling raw fish, poultry or meats.
- ALWAYS clean and sanitize all utensils and surfaces that have been in contact with raw products.
- ALWAYS store cold foods at or below 45° F (7.2° C).
B. TO PROCESS PRODUCT
- Insert baffles into Stainless Steel drum. Be sure that baffles are fully engaged on mounting buttons.
- Weigh product to be vacuum tumbled.
- Refer to your ingredient chart for proper amount of marinade seasoning and water.
- Place product, marinade, and water into tumbler drum.
- Install gasket on drum lid and place lid on drum.
- Connect vacuum hose to valve on drum lid. Be sure valve handle is in the open position, parallel with the valve body.
- Plug vacuum pump into a grounded 60 Hz: 115 volt, 10 amp OR 50 Hz: 220 volt, 5 amp power source. Turn vacuum pump to “ON” while pressing down on center of lid. (Vacuum gauge will start indicating a vacuum is being pulled in the drum.) If needle in vacuum gauge does not indicate vacuum is being pulled, turn “OFF” vacuum pump and disconnect vacuum hose from drum lid. Remove drum lid and check that the lid gasket is properly installed and seated.
- When vacuum gauge does indicate that a vacuum is being pulled, allow to continue running until gauge reads between 15 and 20 inches Hg. NEVER EXCEED 20 Hg.
- Close valve handle on drum lid, Perpendicular to valve body. Turn vacuum pump to “OFF” position and unplug from power source. Remove vacuum hose from valve. Drum contents are now sealed in a vacuum.
- Lay drum horizontally on roller with lid ends facing away from each other.
- Plug tumbler motor into a grounded 60 Hz, 115 volt, 10 amp OR 50 Hz: 220 volt, 5 amp power source and turn toggle switch to “ON” position.
- Turn timer control dial to desired time, and turn toggle switch to “ON TIMER” position.
- When drum stops, turn toggle switch to “OFF” position, unplug tumbler motor from power source.
- Remove drums and place on table with lids up. Turn valve handle to open position Parallel with valve body to release vacuum. Remove drum lid.
- Remove product from drum.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PULLING A VACUUM
The following guidelines should be followed when using BIRO vacuum tumblers. Due to the nature of the manufacturing processes by which these drums and lids are made, there are slight differences in the diameter of the drum opening, and the diameter of the lid. These differences are normal, and have no impact on the performance of your tumbler.
- Make sure that the lid gasket is sealed properly.
- Center the lid in the opening of the drum.
- Start the vacuum pump.
- Apply pressure in the center of the lid.
SEAL, LID AND DRUM ASSEMBLY
- BE SURE SEAL IS PUSHED ON COMPLETELY
- PUSH LID ON TO DRUM WHILE DRAWING A VACUUM 5
PARTS DIAGRAMS
VTS-43 TUMBLER BASE
ITEM No. VTS7121
INLET FILTER DRAINING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION & SERVICE
- Check filter daily.
- Both free moisture and solids are removed automatically by the filter. There are no moving parts.
- Manual drain filters must be drained regularly before the seperated moisture and oil reaches the bottom of the lower element. Drain by unscrewing the black drain plug in bottom of sight bowl.
- The filter element should be removed and cleaned or replaced monthly.
- To remove the filter element: SHUT OFF VACUUM PUMP and depressurize the unit.
a. Unscrew threaded bowl.
b. Unscrew element assembly.
c. Clean bowl and filter element. Reassemble or replace filter element. Clean bowl with mild soap and water only. Do not use detergents, cleansing agents, such as acetone, alcohol, benzene or gasoline, which are damaging to plastic.
d. Lubricate or replace bowl gasket to assist initial sealing. Use only mineral based oils or grease. Do not use synthetic oils or silicones. e. Screw bowl into body of filter. Close black drain plug.
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Do not at any time lubricate any of the parts with oil, grease, or petroleum
products nor clean with acids, caustics or chlorinated solvents. Be very
careful to keep the diaphram from contacting any petroleum product or hydro
carbons. It can affect the service life of the pump.
WARNING: To prevent explosive hazard, Do NOT pump combustible liquids or
vapors with these units. Personal Injury and/or Property Damage would
result.
To clean or replace the internal filters and/or rubber gasket, remove the five
screws in the top of the unit. The filters and gasket are located beneath this
top plate. Remove the filters and wash them in solvent and/or blow off with
air or replace. The gasket may be cleaned with water. Replace the filters in
proper position and replace the gasket. Note that the gasket and top plate
will fit in one position only.
To replace the diaphram, remove the socket cap screws from the head of the pump. The diaphram is held in place by two phillips head screws. Remove screws, retainer plate and the diaphram. The diaphram will fit in any position on the connecting rod. Replace the plate and the two phillips head screws. Torque to 30 inch-pounds.
CAUTION: Do not raise any burrs or nicks on the heads of these screws.
These burrs could cause damage to the inlet valve.
For replacing the inlet and the outlet valve, remove the slotted machine screw
that holds each valve in place. The stainless steel inlet and outlet valves
are interchangeable*. Clean them with water. When replacing the outlet valve,
place the new valve in location and note there is a retaining bar near the
machine screw hole. The retaining bar holds the valve in position. When
replacing the inlet valve, note that the valve holder is marked with an X in
one corner. This X should be in the lower right hand corner toward the inlet
of the air chamber. Replace the head and tighten the
socket head screws, to 90-100 inch-pounds of torque.
WARNING: The motor may be thermally protected and can automatically restart when the overload resets. Always disconnect power source before servicing. Personal Injury and/or Property Damage could result.
Do not attempt to replace the connecting rod or motor bearings. If after cleaning the unit and/or installing a new Service Kit, the unit still does not operate properly, contact your representative, the factory, or return the pump to one of our authorized Service Centers.
IF YOUR PUMP IS EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC PLUGS IN THE EXHAUST AND/OR INTAKE PORTS, REMOVE BEFORE STARTING THE UNIT.
OLD STYLE EXTERNAL VACUUM PUMPS
Exploded Product View, Parts, and Ordering Information
NEW STYLE EXTERNAL VACUUM PUMPS
Exploded Product View, Parts, and Ordering Information
- Denotes parts included in the Service Kit.
- The Service Kit may contain parts for more that one model or style diaphram part.
Parts not needed may be discarded. When corresponding or ordering parts, please give complete model and serial numbers.
VTS-43
WIRING DIAGRAM
IMPORTANT: Always Advise Model & Serial Number
115 VOLTS – 60 HERTZ – 1 PHASE
WIRING DIAGRAM FOR VARIABLE SPEED 115 VOLTS – 60 HERTZ – 1 PHASE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
WARNING
ROTATING DRUM TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
ALWAYS Turn Off, Unplug From Power Source and Perform Lockout/Tagout Procedure to This Machine BEFORE Servicing.
NEVER Touch This Machine Without Training and Authorization By Your Supervisor. NEVER Bypass, Alter, or Modify This Equipment in Any Way From Its Original Condition. PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or Illegible Warning Labels.
USE ONLY BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed.
A. PUMP FILTER
- Check filter daily. Filter must be drained before the seperated moisture and oil reaches the bottom of the lower filter element. Drain by unscrewing the black drain plug in bottom of sight bowl.
- The filter element should be removed and cleaned monthly.
a. Unscrew clear threaded bowl.
b. Unscrew filter element assembly.
c. Clean bowl and filter element. Reassemble or replace filter element. Clean bowl with mild soap and water only. Do not use detergents, cleansing agents, such as acetone, alcohol, benzene or gasoline, which are damaging to plastic.
d. Lubricate bowl gasket to assist initial sealing. Use only mineral based oils or grease. Do not use synthetic oils or silicones. e. Screw bowl into body of filter. Close black drain plug.
B. VACUUM PUMP
WARNING: The motor is thermally protected and can automatically restart
when the overload resets. Always disconnect from power source before
servicing. Personal Injury could be the result.
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Do not at any time lubricate any of the parts with oil, grease, or petroleum products or clean with acids, caustics or
chlorinated solvents. Never allow the diaphram to contact any petroleum products. This can reduce greatly the service life of the vacuum pump. -
To clean or replace the internal filters and/or rubber gasket, remove the five screws in the top of the pump. The filter and gasket are located beneath this top plate. Remove the filters and wash them in solvent and/or blow off with air or replace. The gasket may be cleaned with water. Replace the filters in proper position and replace the gasket. The gasket and top plate will fit in one position only.
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To replace the diaphram, remove the socket cap screws from the head of the pump. The diaphram is held in place by two phillips head screws. Remove screws, retainer plate and the diaphram. The diaphram will fit in any position on the connecting rod. Replace the plate and the two phillips head screws. Torque to 30 inch-pounds.
CAUTION: Do not raise any burrs or nicks on the heads of these screws. These burrs could cause damage to the inlet valve.
CLEANING
WARNING
ROTATING DRUM TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
ALWAYS Turn Off, Unplug From Power Source and Perform Lockout/Tagout
Procedure to This Machine BEFORE Cleaning or Servicing.
ONLY Use Recommended Cleaning Equipment, Materials and Procedures.
NEVER Spray Water or Other Liquid Substances Directly at Motor, Power
Switch or any Other
Electrical Components.
ALWAYS Thoroughly Clean Equipment at Least Daily.
CAUTION
DO NOT Use Harsh Chemicals, Scouring Pads or Cleansers. Ordinary Liquid Detergent for Manual Dish or Pot/Pan Washing Will Not Harm the Machine. Harsh Machine Chemicals Will Cause Brown “Rusty” 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:
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Turn “OFF”, unplug machine from power source, and perform lockout/tagout procedures.
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The drum, drum lid, baffles in Stainless Steel drum and gasket can be removed and washed in utensil sink.
Be sure to flush the vacuum valve with warm soapy water and rinse with clean water thoroughly. The drum, drum lid, baffles from Stainless Steel drum and gasket should be sanitized with an appropriate sanitizer approved by your local Health Dept. All parts should be air dried before reassembly and storage. -
The exterior of the tumbler base can be wiped down with the same type soap solution followed by a rinse water wiping.
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If food stains are not removed, use a product such as “Bon Ami” or “Soft Scrub”. Be sure to scrub with the grain of the Stainless Steel with a soft cloth or sponge.
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Streaks or water spots can usually be removed with a solution of vinegar and water.
OPERATOR’S NOTES
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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
WARRANTY: The BIRO Manufacturing Company warrants that the BIRO Vacuum Tumbler will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and with recommended service. BIRO will replace defective parts, which are covered by this limited warranty, provided that the defective parts are authorized for return, shipping charges prepaid, to a designated factory for inspection and/or testing.
DURATION OF WARRANTY: The warranty period for all parts covered by this limited warranty is one (1) year from date of inspection/demonstration as advised on the returned Warranty registration card, or eighteen (18) months from original factory shipping date, whichever date occurs first, except as noted below.
PARTS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY: The following are not covered by this limited warranty: VTS7121 vacuum pump inlet filter, VT634S drum lid gasket, and VT454S ball valve on drum lid. This limited warranty does not apply to machines sold as used, rebuilt, modified, or altered from the original construction in which the machine was shipped from the factory. Water contaminated electrical systems are not
covered under this limited warranty. BIRO is not responsible for electrical connection of equipment, adjustments to switch components or any other electrical requirements, which must be performed only by a certified electrician. BIRO is not responsible for service charges or labor required to replace any part covered by this limited warranty or for any damages resulting from misuse, abuse, lack of proper or recommended service.
EXCLUSION OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF REMEDIES: BIRO gives no warranties other than those expressly stated in this limited warranty. THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PROCESSING OF FOOD PRODUCTS, AND ALL OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED. BIRO IS NOT LIABLE FOR CONSEQUEN TIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, EXPENSES OR LOSSES. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED IN THIS BIRO LIMITED WARRANTY ARE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AGAINST BIRO.
REGISTRATION CARDS: You must sign, date and complete the warranty registration card supplied with each machine. The warranty card must be returned to The Biro Manufacturing Company for proper registration. If no warranty card is returned to BIRO, the warranty period will begin from the date the machine was originally shipped from the factory.
HOW TO GET SERVICE:
- Contact the agency from whom you purchased the machine; or
- Consult the yellow pages of the phone directory for the nearest authorized dealer; or
- Contact Biro Mfg. Company for the nearest authorized service entity in your area.
BIRO MANUFACTURING COMPANY
1114 Main Street
Marblehead, OH 43440 U.S.A.
Telephone:419-798-4451 Fax:
419-798-9106
E-mail:service@birosaw.com Web:
www.birosaw.com
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