4822CE

Overview

The Hobart 4822CE is identified in Hobart’s international replacement-parts manual as a 4822 chopper. It is a commercial meat chopper with a #22 attachment hub, stainless steel housing and a spiral-fluted chopping end. The published 4822 family specification describes the standard chopper with a Stay-Sharp knife and a 1/8-inch diameter grind plate. The international parts list also identifies components for the 4822CE, including the chopper plates, knife, worm assembly, cylinder and feed stomper.

The specifications below come from the Hobart 4822 family sheet, while the parts information comes from the international 4822 manual. The specification sheet lists multiple electrical configurations for the family; it does not identify which voltage configuration applies to every 4822CE. Check the machine’s rating information when confirming electrical requirements or ordering configuration-specific parts.

Key Features

• #22 chopper attachment: The family specification identifies a #22 attachment hub. The parts manual lists a #22 chopper attachment unit, including plates, a knife, a worm assembly and a chopper cylinder and guard assembly.
• Stay-Sharp cutting components: The specified knife and plates use hardened alloy steel. Hobart states that this material holds its edge longer than standard carbon steel and can be resharpened more times than regular plates.
• Multiple plate choices: The parts manual lists plate openings from 1/8 inch through 15/16 inch, in carbon steel and Stay Sharp versions. Select a plate opening to suit the intended grind.
• Spiral-fluted chopping end: The standard chopping end uses a spiral-fluted cylinder. The specification sheet also describes the cylinder, worm and adjusting ring as heavily tinned, which protects against oxidation and provides an easy-to-clean finish.
• Stainless steel construction: The housing, attachment-opening trim plate, legs and feed pan are specified as stainless steel. The legs have neoprene rubber cushioning on the bottom.
• Included working components: The family sheet lists a Stay-Sharp knife, a 1/8-inch grind plate and a plastic feed stomper. Other plate sizes and a funnel-shaped cylinder are listed as separate options or accessories.

Specifications

• Product: Hobart 4822CE, identified in the international parts manual as a 4822 chopper.
• Attachment: #22 attachment hub.
• Motor: 1½ HP for most listed configurations; 1¼ HP for the 230/50/1 configuration.
• Motor type: Four-pole, capacitor-start, capacitor-run type. The three-phase motor is poly-phase, induction type; the sheet also identifies an AC induction motor.
• Electrical configurations listed for the 4822 family: 120/60/1 at 12 amps; 240/60/1 at 6 amps; 208–240/60/3 at 3.4 amps; and 230/50/1 at 6 amps.
• Listing information: The sheet states UL listed for the 120/60/1, 240/60/1 and 208–240/60/3 specifications. It states that the 230/50/1 configuration was not submitted for UL listing.
• Switch: Manual ON/OFF switch, mounted at the back of the machine; it can be switched to the front.
• Cord and plug: A 6-foot flexible 3-wire cord is furnished on some models. The sheet specifies that a cord and plug are furnished only on 120/60/1 voltage models. For the 120/60/1 configuration, it lists a 15-amp service-current requirement when plug connected, a 2-pole, 3-wire grounding plug, NEMA 5-15P plug configuration, straight plug, molded plug on cord, and NEMA 5-15R receptacle or connector configuration.
• Transmission: Precision-made gears and shafts mounted on ball bearings, enclosed in the transmission case and packed with special grease at the factory. The attachment hub has a double seal intended to exclude meat juices or water from the transmission.
• Worm speed: 212 RPM at 60 Hz; 180 RPM at 50 Hz.
• Capacity: 16 pounds per minute through a 1/8-inch plate on the first cut. With the funnel-shaped (FS) option, the sheet states 20 to 22 pounds per minute through a 1/8-inch plate on the first cut.
• Standard chopping end: Hobart protective type with a spiral-fluted cylinder. The FS option is a guarded open-bowl type with a heavy cast aluminum safety guard supported by vertical posts permanently mounted on the cylinder.
• Feed pan: Stainless steel, with inside dimensions of 19½ × 11½ × 2½ inches. The FS option pan is stainless steel, with inside dimensions of 33 × 15¾ × 3¾ inches.
• Finish: Stainless steel housing and attachment-opening trim plate; polished stainless steel legs with neoprene rubber cushioning on the bottom.
• Base unit weight: 110 pounds shipping weight; 90 pounds net weight.
• Standard chop end weight: 27 pounds shipping weight; 26 pounds net weight.
• FS chop end weight: 34 pounds shipping weight; 31 pounds net weight.
• Standard pan weight: 5 pounds shipping weight; 4 pounds net weight.
• FS pan weight: 17 pounds shipping weight and 17 pounds net weight.
• Warranty stated on the family sheet: One year on parts, labor and mileage against manufacturer’s defects.
• Available plate openings in the international parts list: 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4 and 15/16 inch. Carbon steel and Stay Sharp plate versions are listed.

Installation & Requirements

Use the electrical configuration that matches the specific machine. Hobart’s 4822 family sheet lists single-phase 120/60/1, 240/60/1 and three-phase 208–240/60/3 options, as well as a 230/50/1 configuration. The cord-and-plug information on the sheet applies only to the 120/60/1 model; it should not be assumed for other configurations. The sheet also states that electrical and grounding connections must comply with applicable portions of the National Electrical Code and/or other codes in force.

The motor receives ventilation through screened openings in the base, which the specification sheet says assure cool operation. The sheet does not provide clearance dimensions. It notes that specifications are subject to change without notice, so confirm the machine’s electrical details against its rating information before connection.

Operation

The specification sheet describes a manual ON/OFF switch and a plastic feed stomper. The chopper processes product through its #22 attachment using a knife and selected plate. The listed standard capacity is 16 pounds per minute through a 1/8-inch plate on the first cut. The funnel-shaped option has a stated first-cut capacity of 20 to 22 pounds per minute through the same plate. The sheet lists a worm speed of 212 RPM at 60 Hz and 180 RPM at 50 Hz; actual speed depends on the electrical frequency of the configuration.

Plate opening determines the size of the openings through which product passes. The international parts manual lists sizes from 1/8 inch to 15/16 inch, in carbon steel and Stay Sharp versions. The manual also lists sausage stuffers for hog and sheep casing as attachment components. The sheet identifies a 1/8-inch plate as the included plate; other plate sizes and the FS cylinder are listed as accessories or options.

Cleaning & Maintenance

The specification sheet describes the stainless steel housing and trim as easy to clean and exceptionally durable. It states that the cylinder, worm and adjusting ring are heavily tinned to protect against oxidation and provide an easy-to-clean finish. The manual identifies replaceable chopper parts, including the knife, plates, worm assembly, thrust washers, cylinder and adjusting ring. It does not provide cleaning steps, disassembly instructions or a maintenance interval in the supplied material.

Applications

The 4822CE is a meat chopper for commercial food-preparation work. Its listed 1/8-inch plate and first-cut capacity figures support planning for meat grinding in a foodservice kitchen or other commercial preparation setting. The range of plate openings allows operators to choose among the listed grind sizes. The parts manual’s hog- and sheep-casing stuffers support sausage preparation when the appropriate attachment is fitted. The funnel-shaped cylinder is an optional configuration, and its published capacity is distinct from the standard chopping-end capacity.