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Semi-Automatic Dough Divider/Rounder
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Semi-Automatic Dough Divider/Rounder

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General Safety Rules: Ensure all safety devices are in place before operation. Only qualified personnel should operate and maintain the machine. Electrical power must be off during maintenance.
Machine Specifications: The machine weighs 450 lbs and can divide dough into 36, 18, 9, or 6 parts, with each piece ranging from 1 to 26 ounces. It operates on various electrical configurations, including 208-230v 60hz 3phase.
Uncrating and Installation: Use proper equipment to lift the 450-pound machine. Secure the machine to the floor using bolts or studs and ensure all electrical connections comply with codes. Reinstall covers after installation.
Operating Instructions: The machine must be fully assembled before use. Follow the dough weight charts for correct dough piece size. Ensure the pallet fits snugly on the crankplate. Adjust the pocket size for different dough sizes.
Adjustments: Adjustments may be needed upon installation and periodically. Motor belt tension and drive slide adjustments are necessary for optimal operation.
Head Removal and Replacement: Follow specific steps to remove and replace the head assembly for cleaning or changing divisions. Ensure a pallet is in place during these processes.
Maintenance and Cleaning: Turn off electrical power before cleaning. Use mild soap and water, avoiding toxic solvents. Regular maintenance includes lubrication and checking electrical components.
Troubleshooting: Refer to the manual for troubleshooting common issues. Ensure all safety and operational guidelines are followed to prevent damage and ensure safety.
Assembly and Operation Instructions:
1. Insert the ram into the head and align it properly. Ensure hands are kept away from the head and trip plate during this process.
2. Rotate the head assembly ¼ turn clockwise to engage the alignment pin.
3. Raise the handle to its uppermost position and tighten the hand knobs.
4. Align the ring with the head and lower the handle slowly, ensuring proper alignment with the arms.
5. Rotate the ring clockwise ¼ turn and raise the handle to its highest position.
6. Replace the canopies by aligning key holes with pins.
Cleaning Instructions:
1. Wash the ring and pallets with hot soapy water, rinse, and dry. Avoid using solvents or metal scrapers.
2. Clean the head assembly with mild soap and water or place it in a dishwasher, ensuring no damage occurs.
3. For upper machine cleaning, remove canopies and clean with soap and water. Lubricate shafts and pivot points with USDA-approved oil.
Maintenance:
1. Clean the head assembly daily and wash pallets regularly.
2. Tighten or replace motor belts as needed.
3. Establish a regular lubrication schedule using USDA-approved oil and grease.
Troubleshooting:
1. If rounding does not occur, check drive belts, motor operation, and ensure proper lubrication.
2. For dough size inconsistencies, adjust pressure and ensure even dough distribution.
3. If dough sticks, dust with flour and ensure the head assembly is clean.
Dough Scaling Charts: Provides weight conversions for different head assemblies in both pounds/ounces and grams.
Assembly Drawings and Parts Lists: Includes detailed diagrams and part numbers for base, yoke, ram, and crank plate assemblies.
Overview: This document provides detailed parts lists and assembly instructions for various sub-assemblies of the Dutchess Model JN Semi-Auto Dough Divider/Rounder. It includes specifications for trip spring, trip plate, follower, motor base, drive, ring yoke, and divider head assemblies, as well as electrical schematics for both 3-phase and 1-phase connections.
Trip Spring Sub-Assembly: This section lists components such as the cylinder, mounting bracket, rod end, and filter, each with specific part numbers.
Trip Plate Sub-Assembly: Includes parts like the trip plate, trip lever, and slotted shoulder screws, with detailed part numbers for each component.
Follower Sub-Assembly: Contains parts such as track support, hex head cap screws, and track dual-vee, with corresponding part numbers.
Motor Base Sub-Assembly: Lists components including the motor base, motor pin, motor adjust arm, and various screws and nuts.
Drive Sub-Assembly: Details parts like bearing mount, drive slide, bushings, and socket set screws, with specific part numbers.
Ring Yoke Sub-Assembly: Includes parts such as the ring yoke, bushings, ring arm, and pivot bolts.
Final Assembly (Electrical) Parts: Lists components for the electrical assembly, including motor base sub-assembly, motor, sheave, and V-belts.
Divider Head Assemblies: Provides parts lists for 36-part, 18-part, 9-part, and 6-part divider head assemblies, detailing components like divider plates, plugs, screws, and handles.
Electrical Schematics: Offers connection instructions for 3-phase and 1-phase electrical setups, specifying voltage, phase, and amp requirements, along with safety instructions for fuse protection.
Safety Labels: Emphasizes the importance of proper labeling for safety and offers additional labels for purchase.
Customer Support: Dutchess provides a toll-free customer service hotline for assistance, highlighting their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
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Semi-Automatic Dough Divider/Rounder-1

SINCE1886 Semi-Automatic Dough Divider/Rounder Expandable Pocket Design > NSF, USDA, ULListed > 4 Machines in 1 Capability36, 18, 9 &6-Part Divisions1-ounce up to 26-ounces each piece Dutchess . . . Proven Leadership through Research &DevelopmentӔ size="-3">

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Semi-Automatic Dough Divider/Rounder NSF, USDA, ULLIsted- Patented -TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No.General Rules II - III Machine SpecificationsIVUncrating1 Installation1 - 2 Operating Instructions2 - 5 Adjustments5 Head Removal5 - 7 Head Replacement7 Head Cleaning8 - 9 Machine Cleaning9 Maintenance9 - 10 Lubrication10 - 11 Troubleshooting11 - 12 DoughScaling Charts (English &Metric)13 - 14 Assembly Drawing / Parts Listings15 - 26 Head Assemblies27 - 30 Electrical Schematic31 - 32 Safety Labels33 >

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1. Equipment should not be operated with safety devices or guards removed.2. Only qualified personnel should operate this machine. 3. Machines should not be started until all personnel are clear. 4. Service and maintenance procedures should never be performed on a machine in motion. 5. To avoid shock or serious injury, only qualified personnel should perform maintenanceon the electrical system.6. The electric power MUSTbe OFF before servicing the machine. > 1. DO NOToperate this machine until you read and understand the operating instructionsand become familiar with the machine and its controls.2....

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1. DO NOTservice a machine until you are thoroughly qualified, trained and familiar with the tasks to be performed.2. Never operate any controls while other persons are performing maintenance on the machine. 3. DO NOTbypass a safety device. 4. Always use the proper tool for the job. 5. Never open covers with power on. 6. Electrical power switch is to be turned off, and machine disconnected from the power source, unless absolutely required for a specific service being performed. > 1. All electrical maintenance and service should be performed only by trained and authorized electrician's.2. Always...

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Semi-Automatic Dough Divider/Rounder > Weight (with 36-part head) 450 lb. (168 Kg.)Size (without handle) Width: 26-1/2" (673 mm)Depth: 22" (558.8 mm) Height: 60" (1524 mm) > Pallet Part Number Pallet Part Number 36-Part C4-150-0003 9-Part C4-150-000118-Part C4-150-0002 6-Part C4-150-0004 >

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UNCRATINGThis unit weighs 450 pounds, and proper equipment must be used to lift and move. 1. Set the total carton, with machine, on a flat, level surface. CAUTION!Carton staples are sharp - use proper tools to remove staples. Do not pull flaps by hand before removing staples! 2. Cut carton at dotted line at bottom. Lift carton over machine, and remove plastic bag.3. The rear and side covers on the machine must be removed. Turn the two latches turn and top edge will move outward. Lift cover upward off retainers. IMPORTANTThe covers must be reinstalled on the machine after installation! 4. The...

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2. Set machine in place with bolts and/or studs properly set and tightened. Seal around the basewith an approved silicone sealant, GE RTV 102 or equal.3. Each machine must be direct wired. See proper wiring diagrams on pages 33 - 32. CAUTION!All electrical connections should be installed by an electrician. All state, local and national electrical codes MUST be complied with. 4. Reinstall side covers. 5. Install handle, with hole topside, fully into socket on ram lever. Tighten supplied set-screw,through hole in handle, with hex key wrench. (See Figure 2 below)6. Apply a thin coat of sealant (RTV...

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3. Flip the power switch to ON, and leave the motor running until the day's dividing/rounding iscomplete.4. Place pallet (No. 2) with weighed dough onto the crankplate (No 4). CAUTION!The pallet must fit snugly and flat on the crankplate with the handle in the forward position.Damage will occur to pallet, divider, and/or crank plate, if pallet is not in proper position. 5. Pull handle (No. 1) down, lowering ring (No. 5) until head assembly (No. 3) comes in contactwith the dough. Now it is important for you to exert firm, even pressure on the dough for 3-4 seconds, by pulling or pushing down on...

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WARNING!NEVER DOUBLE PALLET TO DIVIDE DOUGH AS DAMAGE TO MACHINE MAYOCCUR DUE TO THE EXTREME PRESURE APPLIED. 1. Place pallet with dough to be divided onto Crankplate (No. 4), then press dough in the same manner as described on Page 3, Item 5. After pressing and dividing dough, pull Rounding Lever (No. 7) forward slightly just enough to start the Crankplate motion, then return the Rounding Lever to idle position immediately. This small motion will tear the thin membrane left between each divided piece and make removal from Pallet (No. 2) much easier. 4 Handle1 >

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WARNING! > Keep hands and clothing clear of all moving parts. EMERGENCYSTOP > In case of emergency, release rounding lever, flippower switch to OFF, and raise handle. ADJUSTMENTS > All adjustments have been made at the factory, however, readjusting may be required upon installation, and periodically during use. 1. Your new Dutchess Divider/Rounder comes equipped with a "Expandable Pocket" design. Experimentation will be required to determine the correct pocket height for each size dough ball. To increase the pocket height, loosen the locking nut by turning counter clockwise. Turn the stop rod...

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1. Remove front and rear canopies (Fig. 7, No. 5 & No. 6) by lifting up, and out.2. Pull handle (Fig. 7, No. 1), down until ring (No. 2) is resting on pallet (No. 3). 7. Set pocket height on the stop rod, Fig. 9, at least 1" off the trip plate. Release he trip lever (Fig 10, No. 1). 1 5&6 > 3 Figure 9 Figure 7 WARNING! > Do not release the handle from your hand, until thehandle is returned to its uppermost position. 3. Hold handle in this position, grasp outer edges of the ring (Fig. 8, No. 1) keep fingers out of the divider/plug area. Rotate ring turn until slots are in line with the arms (Fig....

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11. Remove head assembly (Fig 12, No. 1). This head can now be cleaned. (See pages 8 - 9). WARNING! > Do not release handle from your hand, until the handleis raised to its uppermost position. 3. Rotate the head assembly, Fig. 15, No. 1, turn clockwise. Alignment pin at front of trip plate, Fig. 15, No. 2, will engage in hole in head assembly, No. 1. Figure 12HEAD REPLACEMENT > 1. With pallet in place, position head assembly (Fig. 13, No. 1) in center of pallet with handle in front. Figure 15 > 4. Raise handle to its uppermost position.5. Tighten both hand knobs (Fig 15, No. 3). 6. Set ring (Fig...

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