OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPE K DEPOSITORS
How to Operate Type K Depositors
1.
See that the plunger is properly locked in place as per instructions on
“How to Insert Plunger” below
2.
Operate the machine while it is empty to be certain that it operates
freely.
3.
Set the dial adjustment as per instructions “How to use the dial adjust-
ment,” to the size desired.
4.
Fill the hopper with batter. Hold the machine over the mixing bowl,
depress the knob all the way down and release to eject all of the air
out of the valves.
5.
Hold the bottom of the depositor about 1 ½ inches from the griddle.
Depress knob, then release. Keep bottom of hopper filled to prevent
air from getting into the valve mechanism.
6.
If deposits are not the size desired, change the size by setting the dial
adjustment.
7.
The machine should be cleaned as soon as possible after use. Re-
move the plunger, following the instructions opposite. Then disassem-
ble the plunger for cleaning, following the instructions opposite.
8.
Wash and dry all parts of the depositor, oil lightly to prevent sticking,
then reassemble, following the instructions on pages 6-7.
How to Insert the Plunger
Insert the plunger into the hopper, passing the plunger rod through the slot
in the hopper arch. Then start the piston into the cylinder, as the piston
enters the cylinder, the square key on the side of the upper bearing should
be passed through the slot in the hopper arch. To lock in place, press down
on the handle and lift the release tab to allow the upper bearing to be further
depressed until the square key on the upper bearing which has passed
through the hopper arch can be rotated ½ turn. When the upper bearing
has been rotated ½ turn the release tab may be lowered and the peg key on
the release tab will lock into the slot in the hopper arch.
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