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PRAWNTO MLG Series Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

Prawnto Shrimp Machine Of Texas Co., Inc.
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SHRIMP CUTTER

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DEVEINER

Models MLG SERIES

And MLG-BC

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Summary of Contents for MLG Series

Page 1: ...Prawnto Shrimp Machine Of Texas Co Inc 1 SHRIMP CUTTER AND DEVEINER Models MLG SERIES And MLG BC ...

Page 2: ... against defects in parts and workmanship including the electrical motor except for normal wear and tear of belts rubber discs roller and cutting blade sharpness Not withstanding the foregoing and except as to the electric motor this warranty is limited to a term of ninety days from date of purchase where the machine is used for commercial processing of shrimp for its initial preparation for sale ...

Page 3: ...NUAL CONTENT 3 CHANGE CONTROL PAGE 4 PRAWNTO SHRIMP MACHINE 5 AVAILABLE PRODUCTS 6 ACCESSORIES 9 ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS 12 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 13 CLEANING PROCEDURES 14 MLG SERIES 14 CLEANING PROCEDURES 16 MLG BC 16 MAINTENANCE 19 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 20 ALIGNMENT 21 MLG SERIES 21 ALIGNMENT 23 MLG BC 23 TROUBLE SHOOTING 28 MLG SERIES 28 MLG BC 29 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 30 DIAGRAMS 31 PARTS LIST 3...

Page 4: ...Prawnto Shrimp Machine Of Texas Co Inc 4 CHANGE CONTROL PAGE Last Update Change 07 24 03 New updated version of Owners Manual 5 13 06 MLG BC machine and components added to manual ...

Page 5: ...pth while destroying most of the sand vein The shell is then easily removed by pinching or pulling it off from the underside The tail can be removed or left on for any presentation required What about cutting different sizes of shrimp Here is the beauty of the Prawnto It s self adjusting for different sizes With our NEW patented roller system only the depth knob is necessary for different depths o...

Page 6: ...f the shrimp s back each and every time AVAILABLE PRODUCTS The Prawnto Shrimp Machine is available in three models Prawnto Shrimp Machine MLG 3 Specifications Dimensions W 11 L 17 Hgt 10 Shipping Weight 32 Pounds Electrical 115V 60 C P S H P 5 1 amp Also 220V 50 60 C P S 2 7 amp Listings An inexperienced operator can cut shrimp at the rate of 4 000 shrimp per hour That rate translates into the fol...

Page 7: ...hout cover fig 1 3 Specifications Dimensions W 11 L 17 Hgt 10 Shipping Weight 31 Pounds Electrical 115V 60 C P S H P 5 1 amp Also 220V 50 60 C P S 2 7 amp Listings Specifications Dimensions W 11 L 17 Hgt 10 Shipping Weight 34 Electrical 115V 60 C P S H P 5 amp Internal Cooling Fan for continuous operation Also 220V 50 60 C P S 2 7 amp Listings ...

Page 8: ...d de vein the shrimp along the belly following the natural curve of the shrimp s body Like the MLG Series the MLG BC is adjustable for various depths of cut and is designed for ease of use and is easily maintained The Prawnto Belly Cut Shrimp Machine MLG BC along with the traditional Prawnto Shrimp Machine MLG Series allows you to provide more variety of shrimp products for your customers Specific...

Page 9: ...s Co Inc 9 MLG BC Fig 1 4 Accessories The following Prawnto Accessories when used with the Prawnto Shrimp Machine MLG Series and the NEW Prawnto Belly Cut Shrimp Machine MLG BC allow for quicker and more efficient shrimp production ...

Page 10: ...exas Co Inc 10 Speed Pan Model 600 MLG 3 With Speed Pan Model 600 fig 1 5 Processing Table Model 900 Designed with built in funnel for faster operation if Model 900 processing station is not used Fits any model Prawnto ever sold ...

Page 11: ... included Welded 300 series stainless steel NSF listed with 5 casters two locking Ergonomically correct for speed and comfort while allowing for the fastest speed of operation It is a self contained processing station that can be used anywhere there is a power plug No assembly required ...

Page 12: ...er is safe and easy The knife is protected by a lexan blade guard and is easily controlled by the machine handle The blade never points at the hand while the knife is moved with a natural patented shucking motion The EX Shucker is crafted from high quality stainless steel and commercial grade plastics There is a 90 day guarantee on all parts material and labor Specifications Height 19 Width 12 Len...

Page 13: ... Unplug from outlet when not in use before putting on or taking off part and before cleaning Avoid contacting moving parts Never put fingers or utensils into feed or discharge areas Never take round cutting guard off when motor is running and never operate without safety guard secured Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or dama...

Page 14: ...he safety guard 211 by loosening the two thumb screws securing it Remove the round cutting guard 208 With the two 5 8 wrenches provided in your tool kit remove the blade 310S and the set of two rubber discs 313 and the nuts and washers securing those parts see figure 2 1 3 With step 2 accomplished remove the motor cover 206 by loosening the Phillips screw on each side Next remove the short shaft 5...

Page 15: ...lash area and food zone with hot soapy water sanitize then allow to air dry in a clean protected area 6 Replace the cutting parts aligning the blade and rubber discs as shown in the maintenance section of this manual Replace the round cutting guard 208 and re secure the safety guard 211 with the thumbscrews See figure 2 4 7 Store machine in a clean protected place for further use ...

Page 16: ...Prawnto Shrimp Machine Of Texas Co Inc 16 CLEANING PROCEDURES MLG BC ...

Page 17: ...kit remove the blade 310BC and the set of two rubber discs 313 and the nuts and washers securing those parts see figure 3 1 4 With step 2 accomplished Next remove the shrimp guide 101 by loosening and removing the nut 510 and backup nut 499BC see figure 3 2 6 With the above parts removed clean them in hot soapy water or place in the dishwasher Then sanitized them 7 Clean the splash area and food z...

Page 18: ...arts aligning the blade rubber discs and shrimp guide 1001 as shown in the maintenance section of this manual Replace the round cutting guard 208 and re secure the safety guard 211 with the thumbscrews See figure 3 4 9 Store machine in a clean protected place for further use ...

Page 19: ...atter or squealing Prawnto Oil is recommended to increase the life of the cutting mechanism Refer to figure 4 1 and 4 2 below for oiling locations MLG Series Fig 4 1 MLG BC Fig 4 2 Regardless of the number of spacer washers between the rubber discs the blade should align to the center of the discs For the alignment procedures follow directions in the Alignment section ...

Page 20: ...lleys tight on the shaft Set screws tight 9 Shaft collars snug to the nylon washers and to shaft No in or out movement 9 Belt tension snug but not too tight About sag when pressure is applied between the motor pulley and top shaft pulley Prawnto Shrimp Machine Co of Texas Inc stocks all parts and accessories for the Prawnto Shrimp Cutter See the section on Parts in this manual for information on o...

Page 21: ...rawnto MLG Series Shrimp Machine from power source 2 Move Machine to a dry clean work place 3 With machine front facing you unscrew Phillips screws from cover 206 and remove 4 Unscrew thumbscrews from cover 211 and remove 5 To remove cover 208 grasp on each side and remove by gently pulling towards you 6 Using hex key in your Prawnto Tool Kit included loosen the set screws in the collars 426 and o...

Page 22: ...e more 11 Center the cutting blade between the feeder discs see figure 6 2 12 Replace covers and guards 206 208 and 211 and secure with screws 13 Plug Prawnto shrimp machine to power source and begin cutting 14 When 504 shaft is removed from the machine by loosening the interior set screw be sure to replace the shaft with the screw tightening it to the flat side of the shaft ...

Page 23: ...ccessful operation of your Prawnto Shrimp Machine Follow these simple steps to insure proper alignment for the MLG BC machine 9 Unplug Prawnto MLG BC Shrimp Machine from power source 10 Move Machine to a dry clean work place 11 With machine front facing you unscrew Phillips screws from cover 206 and remove ...

Page 24: ...ft 15 Replace round cutting guard 208 with opening positioned at 12 00 o clock 16 Now align Rubber Disc to center of feed hole on 208 by sliding shaft from side to side Fig 7 1 15 Tighten set screws in collar and pulley so as to prevent and back and forth motion of shaft 16 Remove cutting guard 208 once more 17 Center the cutting blade between the feeder discs see figure 7 2 18 Replace covers and ...

Page 25: ...rew be sure to replace the shaft with the screw tightening it to the flat side of the shaft Fig 7 2 Aligning and Adjusting Shrimp Guide The Prawnto Belly Cut Shrimp Machine MLG BC can be easily adjusted to allow any depth of cut desired Follow these simple steps to align and adjust your MLG BC 1 Remove cutting guard 208 ...

Page 26: ...ered on the blade See figures 8 1 and 8 2 Fig 8 1 Top view showing proper alignment Fig 8 2 3 Keeping the shrimp guide nuts loose push the lower edge of the shrimp guide forward until it touched the blade 4 Tighten shrimp guide nuts to lock shrimp guide in place 5 Once guide is locked in place locate the Adjustment Knob located on left side on machine See figure 8 3 ...

Page 27: ...imp Machine Of Texas Co Inc 27 Fig 8 3 6 Turn adjustment knob counter clockwise until shrimp guide is approximately 1 8 from blade Adjust shrimp guide more or less to reach desired depth of cut and size of shrimp ...

Page 28: ...he limiter will reset to allow the motor to run Removing the motor cover will permit faster cooling Squealing or chatter noise Oil the 314 roller with Prawnto Oil part 100 as shown in the maintenance section of this manual Knocking sound Unplug machine and remove cover 206 check for bearing wear or loosening of the shaft collars 426 which may cause back and forth movement of the shaft Shrimp is cu...

Page 29: ...h movement of shafts Shrimp is not cut down the belly all the way or shell dented instead of being cut This is caused by a dull cutting blade 310BC Replace with a new blade centering it as shown in the maintenance section of this manual Shrimp begins to tear instead of being cut The cutting blade 310BC needs to be cleaned or back and forth shaft movement has caused the problem also make sure the b...

Page 30: ...agrams and tables to determine any parts and accessories needed for your Prawnto Shrimp Machine There are four easy way to order parts and accessories from Prawnto Shrimp Machine Co Of Texas Inc Order by phone at 1 800 426 7254 Order by fax at 1 903 527 4951 Order by email at prawnto pulse net Order by mail at Prawnto Shrimp Machine Co Of Texas Inc 4770 1 30W Caddo Mills TX 75135 ...

Page 31: ... you need Tune Up Kits The Tune Up Kit can be purchased as one unit 539 or as individual pieces It is recommended that you replace the items in the tune up kit once every year In the event of heavy use and every two years under normal usage or as often as necessary MLG Series Tune Up Kit 539 Fig 9 1 MLG BC Tune Up Kit 539BC Fig 9 2 Fan Assembly Kit ...

Page 32: ...nterior View 1 The MLG 4 and the MLG BC has the addition of Model 601 Fan Assembly to reduce heat build up during continuous operation Part 602 is the piggy back switch connector and part 603 is the in line connector This kit can be purchased and used with either the MLG 3 or the MLG 4 ...

Page 33: ...Prawnto Shrimp Machine Of Texas Co Inc 33 Fig 9 4 MLG Series Interior View 2 ...

Page 34: ...Prawnto Shrimp Machine Of Texas Co Inc 34 Fig 9 5 ...

Page 35: ...Prawnto Shrimp Machine Of Texas Co Inc 35 MLG BC Interior View 1 Fig 9 6 ...

Page 36: ...Prawnto Shrimp Machine Of Texas Co Inc 36 MLG BC Interior View 1 ...

Page 37: ...Prawnto Shrimp Machine Of Texas Co Inc 37 Fig 9 7 MLG and MLG BC Exterior View 1 Fig 9 8 MLG and MLG BC Exterior View 2 ...

Page 38: ...Liquid Tight Strain Relief 114 Ground Wire 115 Switch Wire 203 Switch Guard Lock 204 Switch Guard 205 Frame W Motor Support and Small Upright 206 Motor Cover 208 Round Cutting Guard stainless 208A Round Cutting Guard aluminum 209PB MLG Motor Support W Mounted Bearings 209BC MLG BC Motor Support W Mounted Bearings 211S Safety Guard Stainless 211A Safety Guard Aluminum 212 MLG Small Upright ...

Page 39: ...G 1 2 422 MLG Blade Shaft Pulley 422BC MLG BC Blade Shaft Pulley 423 MLG Disc Shaft Pulley 423BC MLG BC Disc Shaft Pulley 422M Motor Pulley PART DESCRIPTION 426S Split Collar 427 Seal Washer 429S Blade Washer Set of two 430 Belt MLG 1 2 18 4L180 432 Belt MLG 3 16 4L160 432BC 433P Press in Bearing MLG 1 MLG 2K 433PBF Front Pillow Block Bearing 433PBR Rear Pillow Block Bearing 434 Spacer Washer for ...

Page 40: ...LG Stainless Plate 506BC MLG BC Stainless Plate 508 Set Collar 509 Shaft Bearing for 212 510 Cap Nut 511 Foot 512 Lock nut for Pivot Block 513 Pivot Block Bolt 515 Spring 516BC MLG BC Rear Plate 517BC MLG BC Front Plate 539 Tune Up Kit 900 Solid Welded Process Station PART DESCRIPTION 901 Catch Pan for 900 902 Replacement Funnel for 900 903 Replacement Hose and Clamps for 900 1001 Shrimp Guide 600...

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Page 45: ...rts at Prawnto Shrimp Machine Co Of Texas Inc will be happy to answer any questions on how to adjust your shrimp machine to make your desired cuts For these and any other technical questions contact Prawnto Shrimp Machine Co Of Texas Inc Call Toll Free 1 800 426 7254 Email prawnto pulse net Mailing Address Prawnto Shrimp Machine Co Of Texas Inc 4770 I 30W Caddo Mills TX 75135 ...

Page 46: ...Prawnto Shrimp Machine Of Texas Co Inc 46 Or Visit our Website at www prawntomachine com Printed on October 21 2008 ...

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