PEELING MACHINE

MF
TYPE: 5, 5L, 10, 10L, 15, 15L

Installation and operation manual

S/N: Rev.: 2.0

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Dear Customer,

Congratulations on deciding to choose a Metos appliance for your kitchen activities. You
made an excellent choice. We will do our best to make you a satisfied Metos customer
like thousands of customers we have around the world.

Please read this manual carefully. You will learn correct, safe and efficient working meth-
ods in order to get the best possible benefit from the appliance. The instructions and hints
in this manual will give you a quick and easy start, and you will soon note how nice it is
to use the Metos equipment.

All rights are reserved for technical changes.

You will find the main technical data on the rating plate fixed to the equipment. When you
need service or technical help, please let us know the serial number shown on the rating
plate. This will make it easier to provide you with correct service.

For your convenience, space is provided below for you to record your local Metos service
contact information.

METOS TEAM

Metos service phone number:...............................................................................................

Contact person:....................................................................................................................
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1. General .......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Symbols used in the manual .......................................................................................... 1
1.2 Symbols used on the appliance ...................................................................................... 1
1.3 Checking the relationship of the appliance and the manual .......................................... 1

2. Safety .............................................................................................................. 2
2.1 Safe use of the appliance ............................................................................................... 2
2.2 Safet devices .................................................................................................................. 2
2.3 Safety instructions in case of malfunction ..................................................................... 2
2.4 Disposal of the appliance ............................................................................................... 3

3. Functional description .................................................................................. 4

4. Operation instructions ................................................................................. 5

4.1 Using the appliance ....................................................................................................... 5
4.1.1 Optional plates ....................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 6
4.2.1 Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 6

5. Installation ..................................................................................................... 7
5.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 7
5.1.1 Positioning the appliance ....................................................................................... 8
5.2 Electrical connections .................................................................................................... 9
5.3 Water supply ................................................................................................................ 10
5.4 Commissioning test ..................................................................................................... 10

6. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 11

7. Spare parts .................................................................................................. 13

7.1 Voltage codes .............................................................................................................. 15
7.2 Product codes ............................................................................................................... 15

8. Technical specifications .............................................................................. 27

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General

1. General

Carefully read the instructions in this manual as they contain important information re-
garding proper, efficient and safe installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.

Keep this manual in a safe place for eventual use by other operators of the appliance.

The installation of this appliance must be carried out in accordance with the manufactur-
er’s instructions and following local regulations. The connection of the appliance to the
electric supply must be carried out by qualified persons only.

Persons using this appliance should be specifically trained in its operation.

Switch off the appliance in the case of failure or malfunction. The periodical function
checks requested in the manual must be carried out according to the instructions. Have the
appliance serviced by a technically qualified person authorized by the manufacturer and
using original spare parts.

Not complying with the above may put the safety of the appliance in danger.

1.1 Symbols used in the manual

This symbol informs about a situation where a safety risk might be at hand. Given instruc-
tions are mandatory in order to prevent injury.

This symbol informs about the right way to perform in order to prevent bad results, appli-
ance damage or hazardous situations.

This symbol informs about recommendations and hints that help to get the best perform-
ance out of the appliance.

1.2 Symbols used on the appliance

This symbol on a part informs about electrical terminals behind the part. The removal of
the part must be carried out by qualified persons only.

1.3 Checking the relationship of the appliance and the manual

The rating plate of the appliance indicates the serial number of the appliance. If the man-
uals are missing, it is possible to order new ones from the manufacturer or the local rep-
resentative. When ordering new manuals it is essential to quote the serial number shown
on the rating plate.

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Safety

2. Safety

2.1 Safe use of the appliance

This machine is intended for peeling and washing root vegetables, cleaning mussels and
drying salad.

ON NO ACCOUNT put a hand or implement into the machine, or wedge the door open
while discharging.

Don’t sit or stand on top of the peeler.

Don’t use the unit outdoors.

2.2 Safet devices

All MF-Range machines are fitted with a number of safety features to prevent operator
injury.

No-volt release: If the electricity supply is interrupted the machine will not restart until
the green start button is pressed again.

Lid interlock: If the lid is opened during operation the motor automatically cuts out and
cannot be restarted until the lid is closed and the green start button has been pressed.

Door interlock: If the chute door is opened during operation the motor automatically cuts
out and cannot be restarted until the chute door is closed and the green start button has
been pressed. To discharge the door must be held open and the green button depressed
ensuring two handed operation.

Door baffle: An inner door baffle prevents the operator reaching into the peeling chamber
through the discharge door.

2.3 Safety instructions in case of malfunction

If the appliance doesn’t work properly or in case of malfunction, turn off the power and
call for service.

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2.4 Disposal of the appliance

The destroying of the appliance when its economical lifetime has been reached may be
harmful to the environment if not properly handled. Utilization of materials that are reus-
able is best done by professional personnel specialized in recycling

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Functional description

3. Functional description

The MF multi-functional peeler is designed to peel, wash or clean a full load of vegetables
in under a minute. Three models are available, with capacities of 5, 10 and 15kgs. The
body of the unit is made from stainless steel and painted aluminium castings are used for
chute, door, lid and waste discharge. Stands and filter baskets are standard on MF10 /
MF15 models and are available as an option on MF5 models. Interlocks are fitted on the
door and lid for total operator safety. A Class A air break is also fitted. A liner version is
also available for faster peeling of root vegetables.

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Operation instructions

4. Operation instructions

4.1 Using the appliance

MF Range Universal Peelers are particularly easy to use, and feature a safety specification
that prevents the operator touching any moving parts during operation.

1 Fit the appropriate bottom plate, ensuring that it is properly located on the drive shaft.
2 Load the peeling chamber with the vegetables to be peeled

Do not fill the chamber above the top of the deflector

• Too high chaber fullness causes extended peeling time and poor peeling result

3 Close the lid and switch on the water at the tap to a steady flow. Experience will suggest
how much water is required: if too little water is used waste will collect underneath the
bottom plate; if too much water will splash out of the opening in the lid.
4 Switch the timer on the control panel to the time desired - two minutes is normally more
than adequate - and press the green start button. The machine is now operating.
5 On completion of the cycle, switch off the water supply, open the chute door and while
keeping the door open, press the start button. This will discharge the potatoes only when
the start button is depressed.

Before peeling earthy potatoes or roots, please wash the roots with a washing plate. This
would save a lot cardorundum or knife peeling plates

ON NO ACCOUNT put a hand or implement into the machine, or wedge the door open
while discharging.

4.1.1 Optional plates

1. Washing Plate - used for washing new crop potatoes and carrots, or main crop po-
tatoes that are to be cooked without peeling, for example jacket potatoes. Cannot
be used with liner versions.
2. Mussel Washing Plate - this plate cleans all but the most stubborn dirt from mus-
sels prior to cooking. Cannot be used with liner versions.
3. Knife Peeling Plate - used for achieving a smoother finish on, particularly, pota-
toes and carrots. A filter basket (or sink skip) must be used. Cannot be used with
liner versions.
4. Onion Peeling Plates - for peeling onions and shallots. A filter basket (or sink skip)
must be used. Cannot be used with liner versions.
5. Salad Spinning Basket - gently spins excess moisture from lettuce leaves after
washing.

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Operation instructions

4.2 Cleaning

It is essential to clean the machine at least once a day, preferably at the end of each period
of operation.

1. Switch off at the socket or isolator.

2. Open the peeler chamber lid.
3. Lift out the peeling plate.
4. Clean the peeling plate in a sink, dishwasher, potwash or by hosing with a spray.
5. Rinse the inside of the peeling chamber, door and lid with warm water, using a
mild detergent if necessary. Do not forget to clean the area between the two doors.
6. Wipe the exterior of the machine with a damp cloth, again using a mild detergent
if required.

DO NOT USE CLEANING MATERIALS CONTAINING ABRASIVES OR BLEACH-

ES. DO NOT STEAM CLEAN

4.2.1 Maintenance

Other than regular cleaning the MF-Range peelers require no maintenance by the end us-
er. It is recommended that the unit is serviced by an IMC approved engineer at least once
a year

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Installation

5. Installation

5.1 General

Before taking the mixer into use, check that all parts are delivered.

The packaged machine consists of:

Peeler Unit 1
Peeling plate 1
Stand and filter basket 1 (MF10 and MF15 only)
Water supply pipe and fixings 1
Instruction Booklet 1

Please notify both the carrier and the supplier within three days of receipt if anything is
missing or damaged.

Check that the correct machine has been supplied and that the voltage, marked on the rat-
ing plate, is suitable for the supply available. The rating plate is located at the back of the
cylinder near the supply cable inlet.

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Installation

5.1.1 Positioning the appliance

MF5 Bench installation

The MF5 is designed to stand on a bench, table, or on a draining board. DO NOT mount
or operate the unit in a sink. Ensure that whatever is used for this purpose is sturdy and
rigid and not more than 750 mm high. A higher table makes it difficult to load the ma-
chine. If the bench is sloping, or on a ship, the machine should be bolted to the bench
using four M6x25 bolts and washers. All models are supplied with the waste pipe at the
back, a longer pipe is available for MF5 bench top locations. A stainless steel stand, which
includes a filter basket is available as an option.

MF5 Bench mounting points

Stand installation

The MF10 & MF15 are supplied mounted on floor standing stands that incorporate filter
baskets. The stand should be levelled using the adjustable feet. It is possible to fix the
stand to the floor, if required, by screwing through to holes in the feet.The waste is dis-
charged from the waste hose via a Filter Basket into the drain tray of the stand, which has
a 38mm waste pipe connection. This pipe may either discharge into a gulley beneath the
machine or it may be connected via a shallow seal waste trap and fixed pipework into the
waste water system of the building.

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Installation

5.2 Electrical connections

All electrical work must be carried out by a qualified electrician and in accordance with
the IEE Codes of Practice. Before connecting, examine the rating plate attached to the
machine to ensure that the characteristics shown are correct for the supply available. The
peeler should be connected to a 32A isolator providing at least 3mm separation in all
poles, ensure that the isolator is accessible with the peeler in place. The isolator should
be fused at the ratings shown below:

Supply MF5 MF10 MF15

230V - 1 - 50 10 16A 16A
400V - 3 - 50 - 4A 4A
230V - 3 - 50 - 16A 16A
208V - 3 - 60 - 16A 16A

The supply to the machine should also be protected by a 30mA RCD.

A new mains supply run to the machine should always be undertaken by an approved elec-
trician. The IEE Codes of Practice must be observed.

The mains lead fitted to the machine is the minimum required for individual connection
to the mains supply. Site conditions may vary with additional length of cable run, encap-
sulation in trunking, bunched with other cables etc. being required. Should this apply, the
qualified electrician must alter the lead accordingly in accordance with the IEE Codes of
Practice.

This machine must be earthed

The wires in the mains lead for single phase supply are coloured:

Green and Yellow Earth

Brown Live
Blue Neutral

The wires in the mains lead for three phase supply are coloured:

Green and Yellow Earth

Black Phase 1
Blue Phase 2
Brown Phase 3

The 3 phase machines do not have a neutral wire, if the supply has a neutral wire isolate
it and only wire the unit to the 3 phases and earth.

An equipotential bonding terminal is provided at the back of the unit near the cable outlet
for external earth bonding. Provision of an earth bond does not remove the requirement
for an earth in the electrical supply.

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Installation

5.3 Water supply

The water pipe is packed inside the machine for transit and should be fitted to the top of
the lid using the screws provided. The water supply pipe should be connected to an adja-
cent cold water supply using an IMC Inlet Hose Kit (Part No S58/062) or a 12mm (1/2")
bore hose.

PLEASE NOTE: these machines are fitted with a Type A air-break to prevent back sy-
phonage into the mains supply, but some local authorities may nevertheless require con-
nection to a storage cistern rather than direct to the mains supply.

5.4 Commissioning test

After making the electrical connection, switch on the machine, and ensure that the unit
will only run with the lid and the chute door closed. Then check that the direction of ro-
tation of the shaft is CLOCKWISE when viewed from above.

The direction of rotation of single phase units is set at the factory, if it is not rotating in
the correct direction contact METOS. To change the direction of rotation of three phase
units, switch off the machine, isolate the supply and interchange any two phase wires.

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Troubleshooting

6. Troubleshooting

PROBLEM possible cause

Machine don’t work Fuse gone Ask authorized person to check them
Poor peeling result -Peeling plate rotates in the wrong direction -Ask authorized person to change direction -Re-
-Chamber too full duce loading

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Spare parts

7. Spare parts

External parts ....................................... 17

Internal parts ........................................ 21

Control panel and electrical panel...... 23

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7.1 Voltage codes

Voltage Voltage code

A 3/N/PE∼400/230V 50Hz
B ∼250V 16A 50Hz
C 3/N/PE∼380/220V 50Hz
D 3/PE∼200V 50-60Hz
F 2/PE 220−240V 50Hz
G 3/N/PE∼415/240V 50Hz
H 3/PE∼230V 50Hz
I 3/PE∼220V 60Hz
J 3/PE∼380 50Hz
K 3/PE∼400V 50Hz
L 3/PE∼415V 50Hz
M 3/PE∼440V 60Hz
N 3/PE∼460V 60Hz
O 3/PE∼480V 60Hz
P 1/N/PE~220-240V 50Hz
R 2/PE~220-230V 60Hz
S 3/N/PE∼400/230V 50Hz
T 3/PE∼230V 60Hz
U 1/N/PE~100V 50-60Hz

7.2 Product codes

Product code Full name

Model codes
1 MF
Type codes
MF5 5
MF5L 5L
MF10 10
MF10L 10L
MF15 15
MF15L 15L
Accessory codes

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Spare parts

ID Code Type Description

Module:External parts
10 S59/133 MF5 MF5 Lid Assembly
10 S59/134 MF10,MF15 MF10/MF15 Lid Assembly
20 A29/002 Slam Catch
30 A00/057 Flange Bearing
40 A13/078 M2 MF5 MF5 Lid seal (1.1m)
40 A13/078 M3 MF10,MF15 MF10/MF15 Lid seal (1.5m)
50 D21/044 Screw M5x12 Pan SS
60 D25/004 Washer M5 Shakeproof SS
70 E59/136 MF5 MF5 Water pipe
70 E59/137 MF10,MF15 MF10/MF15 Water Pipe
80 D18/098 Screw M4x12 CSK SS
90 M59/002 Inner door
100 S59/140 Control Panel Assembly
110 D21/037 Screw M4x10 Pan SS
120 S59/132 Chute Door Assembly
130 C59/019 M1 Z Chute Door
140 A00/057 Flange Bearing
150 A13/078 Door Seal (0.6m)
160 E59/114 Handle Side Plate
170 L59/024 Door Handle
180 D18/056 Screw M8x16 CSK SS
190 L59/023 Door Hinge Pin
200 L02/014 Barrel Nut
210 D19/039 Screw M6 x 16 Hex SS (for LH Barrel Nut)
210 D19/040 Screw M6 x 20 Hex SS (for RH Barrel Nut)
220 D18/051 Screw M6 x 20 CSK SS
230 L21/048 Eccentric
240 M79 Door Roller

1=MF
MF5=5, MF5L=5L, MF10=10, MF10L=10L, MF15=15, MF15L=15L

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Spare parts

ID Code Type Description

Module:External parts
250 D20/031 Dome Head Nut
260 C59/025 M1 Z MF5 MF5 Deflector
260 C59/017 M1 Z MF10 MF10 Deflector
260 C59/023 M1 Z MF15 MF15 Deflector
270 G80/030 Grommet
280 L59/022 Hinge pin
290 E59/140 MF5 MF5 Hinge plate
290 E59/139 MF10,MF15 MF10/MF15 Hinge plate
300 D19/037 Screw M6x10 Hex SS
310 D25/052 Washer M6 Plain
320 C59/024 M1 Z MF5 MF5 Waste Outlet
320 C59/016 M1 Z MF10,MF15 MF10/MF15 Waste Outlet
330 J06/068 Hose clip
340 J06/045 M2 Waste pipe

1=MF
MF5=5, MF5L=5L, MF10=10, MF10L=10L, MF15=15, MF15L=15L

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Spare parts

ID Code Type Description

Module:Internal parts
350 D19/130 Screw M6x12 Hex Flange
360 D25/020 Washer M6 Nylon
370 A02/068 O Ring
380 S59/120 Bearing Housing Assy
390 S59/136 MF5 MF5 1ph Motor Assembly
390 S59/137 MF10 MF10/MF15 1ph Motor Assy
390 S59/139 MF15 MF10/MF15 3ph Motor Assy
400 S59/135 MF5 MF5 1ph Electrical Box
400 S59/141 MF10 MF10/MF15 1ph Electrical Box
400 S59/143 MF15 MF10/MF15 3ph Electrical Box
410 D25/005 Washer M6 S/proof SS
420 D19/039 Screw M6 x 16 Hex SS
430 E59/106 MF5 MF5 Motor Support Plate
430 E59/107 MF10,MF15 MF10/MF15 Motor Support Plate
440 D19/107 Screw M6 x 40 Hex SS
450 D20/013 Full Nut M6 SS
460 D27/031 Drive Key
470 A05/042 MF5 MF5 Drive Belt
470 A05/043 MF10,MF15 MF10 / MF15 Drive Belt
480 A06/091 MF5 MF5 Driven Pulley
480 A06/090 MF10,MF15 MF10/MF15 Driven Pulley
490 D25/019 Penny Washer M6 SS
500 E59/112 MF5 MF5 Base Plate
500 E59/113 MF10,MF15 MF10/MF15 Base Plate

1=MF
MF5=5, MF5L=5L, MF10=10, MF10L=10L, MF15=15, MF15L=15L

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Spare parts

ID Code Type Description

Module:Control panel and electrical panel
100 S59/140 Control Panel Assembly
510 E59/116 Control Panel
520 A08/535 Label Control Panel
530 A11/259 Gasket Control Panel
540 5381034 Timer
550 A11/219 Timer Gasket
560 D25/033 Washer M4 Shakeproof SS
570 D21/097 Screw M4x8 Pan SS
590 G45/069 Magnetic switch
600 G45/088 On / Off Button
610 G45/089 Button Cover
620 G60/310 Earth Wire
630 D25/004 Washer M5 Shakeproof SS
640 D20/038 Nut M5 SS
650 E59/138 Electrical panel
660 5385181 Contactor 24V AC
670 G30/299 MF5 MF5 1ph Overload
670 G30/319 MF5 MF5 3ph Overload
670 G30/298 MF10,MF15 MF10/MF15 1ph Overload
670 G30/319 MF10,MF15 MF10/MF15 3ph Overload
680 G45/066 Timer Knob
680 G60/333 1ph Transformer
680 G60/334 3ph Transformer
690 D19/110 Screw M4x10 Hex SS
700 D25/015 Washer M4 Plain SS
710 D25/033 Washer M4 S/proof SS
720 D20/011 Nut M4 SS
730 G35/012 Fuse Holder

1=MF
MF5=5, MF5L=5L, MF10=10, MF10L=10L, MF15=15, MF15L=15L

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ID Code Typ Description

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Module:Control panel and electrical panel
740 5740011 Fuse 0.5A 5 x 20
750 G60/330 1 ph Mains Cable
750 G60/331 3 ph Mains Cable
G80/029 Cable Gland
A10/224 Gland Backnut
760 G80/028 Dia 16 snap bush
770 D25/004 Washer M5 S/proof SS
780 D20/038 Nut M5 SS

1=MF
MF5=5, MF5L=5L, MF10=10, MF10L=10L, MF15=15, MF15L=15L

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Technical specifications

8. Technical specifications

Wiring diagram 1 phase

Wiring diagram 3 phase

Installation drawing, MF5

Installation drawing, MF10

Installation drawing, MF15

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Wiring diagram 3 phase
Installation drawing, MF5
Installation drawing, MF10
Installation drawing, MF15
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Technical specifications

Item Mod Type Ac- Volt Specification

el ces- age
sory
Measures MF5,MF5L 366x515x632
Measures MF10,MF10L 481x630x1130
Measures MF15,MF15L 481x630x1195
Weight MF5 30 kg
Weight MF10 57 kg
Weight MF15 57 kg
Capacity max MF5,MF5L 5 kg
Capacity max MF10,MF10L 10 kg
Capacity max MF15,MF15L 15 kg
Capacity/ hour max MF5 130 kg
Capacity/ hour max MF5L 160 kg
Capacity/ hour max MF10 280 kg
Capacity/ hour max MF10L 340 kg
Capacity/ hour max MF15 400 kg
Capacity/ hour max MF15L 480 kg
El. Connection MF5,MF5L 230V1~0,18kW 10A
El. Connection MF10,MF10L 400V3N~0,37kW 6A
El. Connection MF15,MF15L 400V3N~0,37kW 6A

1=MF
MF5=5, MF5L=5L, MF10=10, MF10L=10L, MF15=15, MF15L=15L

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
(Guarantee of Production Quality)

We, Imperial Machine Company Limited of:

Harvey Road, Croxley Green, Herts WD3 3AX, ENGLAND,
Declare under our sole responsibility that the machine

MF5, MF10 & MF15 – SERIES 1

As described in the attached technical documentation is in conformity with the Machine Safety
Directive 89/392/EEC as amended by 91/368/EEC and 93/44/EEC and is manufactured under a
quality system BS EN ISO 9001. It is also in conformity with the protection requirements of the
Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC and is manufactured in accordance with
harmonised standards EN 55014-1 Emission and EN 55014-2 Immunity (plus product specific
standards).
It also satisfies the essential requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC amended by
93/68/EEC and is manufactured in accordance with standards BS EN 60335-1 and BS EN
60335-2-64.

Approved by Z Iqbal, Engineering Manager

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Signed at Croxley Green, Date 5 January 2004