INSPECTION AND MODEL VARIATION EXPLANATION
The Univex VS9 is tested and inspected at the factory. The standard VS9 comes equipped with
only the slicer plate assembly illustrated in Figure 2. the VS9H comes equipped with the hub and
shaft assembly illustrated in Figure 3, and one 3/16" shredder plate. The remaining plates are
optional purchase items. The person making the installation should re-inspect the VS9/VS9H
immediately upon receipt for loose, damaged, or missing parts. Any damages should be reported
to the carrier immediately, and any shortage of parts to Univex Corporation.
INSTALLATION
The Univex VS9 is an attachment with no internal power source. To function, it must be mounted
to a food mixing machine or a power base unit. Again, make sure that a comfortable working
clearance is provided around the machinery, and that the machinery is installed where it will save
the operator steps. Make sure the power source equipment power take-off assembly includes a
thumb screw or other means of sec uring the VS9 in place (see Diagram 3).
OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS
SLICING, GRATING, AND SHREDDING
The Univex VS9 is designed to slice, grate, and shred a wide range of food products when fitted
with the proper plates and operated at the proper speeds. Before mounting the VS9 to power
source equipment, refer to the application chart below. If the power source equipment is a power
base unit, your choice of operating speeds is limited.
CUTTER
APPLICATION
MIXING MACHINE SPEED
CONTROL SETTING
Slicer Plate
Cole slaw, potatoes, fruits, vegetable.
Adjusting nut (Fig. 2, 6) is turned to set slice
thickness. Prior to slicing cabbage or head
lettuce, quarter the heads and remove cores.
Firm heads process a better product
High speed, indicator setting "2".
Julienne Plate
French fried potatoes, carrots, turnips, beets,
salads, etc.
Medium speed, indicator setting "2".
Grater Plate
Grated nutmeg, cheese, coconut, bread,
cracker crumbs.
Medium speed, indiactor setting "2".
Shredder Plate
Various coarsenesses of cheese, carrots, etc. Medium speed, indicator setting "2".
NOTE:
For best results keep knives very sharp.
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