Hobart manual Installation, Operation, and Care of MODEL 4346 MIXER-GRINDER, General

Installation, Operation, and Care of

MODEL 4346 MIXER-GRINDER

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GENERAL

The Model 4346 Mixer-Grinder is equipped with a 71/2 HP motor which rotates the mixing arm at 29 RPM and the worm at 222 RPM. The 4346 is designed to use a #32 (42/46) size knife and plate (knives and plates are available at extra cost but not included with grinder). Do not use a plate with hole size smaller than 3/32".

The hopper can hold up to 215 pounds for first grind, depending on type of product; up to 240 pounds for second grind. The machine can grind at a rate of 55 to 60 pounds of fresh boneless beef per minute, first or second cut through a 1/8" plate. Frozen meat must be tempered to 24°F or higher before grinding and can be in flake or stick form. Pork can be ground first cut through a 3/4" breaker plate; and second cut through a 3/16" plate at 60 to 65 pounds per minute.

Optional equipment, available at extra cost, includes the following:

1)Flexible power supply cord and plug. Either a receptacle or a pendant type connector is available. The receptacle requires a type FD electrical box (not supplied).

2)Legs with casters (4 lengths are available). NOTE: Machines with casters are equipped with flexible power supply cord and plug. Either a receptacle or a pendant type connector is available. The receptacle requires a type FD electrical box (not supplied).

3)Legs without casters (4 lengths are available).

4)Pneumatic foot switch (accessory).

5)A side feed inlet can be ordered (and factory installed) for either the right- or left-hand side of the hopper to allow product from a companion first cut grinder to feed directly into the hopper. A plug assembly is available for use when the side inlet hole is not in use.

6)#32 size knives and plates.

NOTE: With the proper adapter ring, the mixer-grinder can be connected to other grinders having either a #32 (42/ 46), #52, or #56 chopper end, assuming the height of the side feed inlet can be met.

INSTALLATION

Immediately after unpacking the mixer-grinder, check for possible shipping damage. If the machine is found to be damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.

Prior to installation, test the electrical service to make sure it agrees with the specifications on the machine data plate (Fig. 3).

PNEUMATIC FOOT SWITCH

Remove the cap from the barbed fitting adjacent to the electrical supply junction compartment (Fig. 1) and connect the tube from the pneumatic foot switch onto the barbed fitting using the clamp provided. A pliers will be needed to squeeze the clamp open during installation. Avoid kinking the tube.

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