Sterling BP1426 User's Manual
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1. 32 2756 ew Chapter 5 Maintenance 20137 Adjusting Belt Tension For continuous reliable operation of the granulator i is important tat the belt eon is cect Comet lesion reduces Wear on ok anl oir bearings anl keeps el slip oa minimum Figure 2 gives the recommended force to deflect each belt by an amount equal 10 The el span divided by 64 A pause i availabe tol the sales partner lo measure tho deflection and force Use the following procedure to adjust the belt tension Note The deflection force value shown must be muliplid by the number of V belt elements 1 Tum off the granutator at the main isolator switch and remove fuses 2 Remove the cover io pain access io the bolts and remove tho right side and rear baso panels lo gain access 10 the motor base 3 Tum the adjusting screw on the motor stide base to lesion the belts as required See Figure 2 Re ighien the screws making sure the pulleys are in correct alignment 5 Replace the covers Figure 2 Bat Tensoning Information Y deflection Torce vals relates single V bel lemon clement 3V banfed this value must he multiplied by 3 z Ctapier5 Maintenance 230137 5 7 Motor Drive Belt Use the following procedure o replace the drive belts Tun otf the main power and remove fuses 2 Remove the right hand guard botiom side and back hase panels 1o gain access to the bos and pulley 3 Turn the adjusting screw on the motor slide bas2. Throat size 14 x 26 356 x 660 mm Cutting circle diameter 165 419 mm Throughput up to 1200 bs 544 kg Approximate weight 5 750 Ibs 2609 ke Specifications ETT Standard Ordon Infeed Tray Feed Tray amp Sheet feed Tray amp 6 pipe feed Tray amp 26 feed rolls Conveyor feed Side feed Tray feed mange Box bopper Cutine TBST Kul Twishear Chamber Rotor ite Twin Kai Rotor Knives HCIIC SS steep angie CHIC een edge Ceca S CHC w TCSC Bod Knives HCH todge Cacoloy 3 HCHC w TCSC Screen 3 8 diameter swing down 3 167 10 3 diameter Heat treated perforated Base Discharge Air Chute 6 0 D Airveyor Chute 7 or 8 Motor 100HP 1200 RPM TEFC SOHP 75HP TEPC Special voltage e g 208 380 3uso oco A15 575 Magnetic Disc Brake Drive Pars bot Tosui motor Customer supplied Electrical NEMA 12 with safety Components interlocks Controls Customer supplied 230 or 460 volt NEMA 12 Spacial voltage saver Labels Frenchy Accessories Blower Separator Common stand Sound Proofed 80 dhA Integral blower Chapter 7 Appendix 300137 Chapter 7 Appendix 310137 32037 Vertical Cross Section 330137 Chapter 7 Appendix 7 3 RH Rotor TCH TH Rowe CHC
3. 2 Allow the granulator to run until the cutting chamber is completely empty 3 Press the drive motor stop button This shuts off the rotor drive motor 4 Aer the granulator bas stopped pres the airveyor stop bution if applicable located at the blower air 5 Turn he min power switch o off Chapter 4 Operation 170137 Chapter 5 Maintenance 5 1 Preventative Maintenance Schedule Operation safety Interlock switches Daily Knie clearance 0 10 mm 0 15 mm 0004 00067 Way Knie retaining screws for ighiness 66 Nm 196TH FLT Wy Knife exposure 1 6 max 0 0627 Way Slick retaining screws Toc THs 266 Nm 196TH FUY Waly of drive motor bearings Tubrcation of roor such as Sunoco Prestige 741EP Mobiluz EP 2 or quivalen Bott imion Monthly 5 2 Lubrication When tho machino is shipped tho hearings are filled with grease Tho bearings should rou o lubrication for a month under usual operating conditions If he machine is operated it may be desirable to lubricate tho machine every two or throe weeks This machine shouid he lubricated with a high temperature bearing grease We suggest Alem 38 Sun Oi 844 Sunoco Prestige 7ATEP Sovarex 2 Shell EP Grease 1 Mobilux EP 2 or Esso Multi purpose Grease H Chapter S Maintenance 1837 5 3 Testing the Interlock Switches Test the proper operation of interlock switches daily or at least weekly depending on machine usage
4. Screws and washers must be replaced with the type specified in the Spare Paris List Use te following procedure to replace or adjust the bed knives 1 Access the cutting chamber as directed in Section 3 4 on page 14 1 Remove the bed knife shied screws and lf off the bed knife shiek 3 Remove the screws holding the bad knives and remove the bed knives 4 Before installing amd adjusting the bed knives check all rotor knives lo make sure they are property seated on the rotor and securely fastened Thoroughly clean the knife seats Replace the bed knives on the bed knife seat and tighten the screws uni they are 08070 7 Use the adjustment screws to set tho knife clearance 100 10 mm 0 15 mm 0 0047 011067 The clearance should be measured with a feeler gauge al the ends of the Knife by rotating the rotor sheave backwards by band The clearance is slightly at the coner of the knives 5 Then the bod kaito screws eventy and rj de 6mm csv 10266 Nm 196 NL 15 9 Replace tho bed knife shish amd ajust the shield using its push and pull scrows so at its front edge is within 1 6 mm 00627 of the bed knife edges The downstroke 88011081504 with shims that are placed undor the side tabs Unused shims are stored under the head of the screws on tp of he abi 10 Make sure al screws bolts and nuts are property lighlenel an Ctapier5 Maintenance 210t37 5 5 Sharpening the Knives Under normal operating use the cutting
5. BIS Knivos 55 Bal Knives F CHC EDN Heat Tread 15036234 Screws Tesi Teal 18006234 Screws Bed Rais DARTH Washers T Min Sie or Optional Stainless Steel Rotor Bearings 7 559 Drive elis Chapter 7 Appendix 350137 7 4 Typical Wiring Diagram 2159 zi 158 idi i Er 3 F g Ht 8 a 3 HT H ret k r E iil 5 Hu mE 111 E UE s b 1858 Chapter 7 Appendix 360137 Technical Assistance Parts Department Call Spare Pars Express toll free Sam Spm EST 800 229 2019 OEM quality replacement nl spare paris ensure operation at design specifications Please have the model and serial number of your equipment when you call Consult he Customer Parts List includ in your information packet for replacement part numbers Service Department Call tll froo 800 229 2919 Sam Spm EST Emergency service available 24 hours a day We have a qualified service department ready to help Service contracts are available for most of our products Sales Department Call 508 399 3100 Monday through Friday KamSpm EST Our products are sold by a worldwide network of independent sales representatives Contact our sales department for the mame of the Sales representative nearest you Chapter 7 Appendix 370137
6. Two or tree shift operations require daily testing of he interlock swilches Because granulate material or dust can collect or bi up inside the bei guard periodic leaning and removal of maiori may be required to maintain proper operation of interlock witches and the belt drive An inspection port is provided on the bell guand to observe the belt movement and rotation Depending on plant operating conditions a flashlight may be required to observe the moverent Always ho sue that the tapped holes for the interlock actuator bolts are free of dirt plastic dust or particles before replacing the actor bol Do not use air wrenches to remove or install interlock switch actuator bolts The time required toun threa the actuator bolts with conventional manual wrenches shouid allow the rotor fo come to a complete stop WARNING Always be sure the rotor has come to a complete stop before opening any cover guard or hopper I testing dotermines that an inerkock switch is not working be sure to shut down the Branlator pall tout of service and lock out the main power before removing the front cover opening the hopper or atiempting io gain accesso te interlock switches The Imoriock switches and mochanisms can be accessed by removing tho belt guard on the right Side of the granulator In some cases it may be necessary 10 remove or side hack the Tywhael to completely remove the inerkck switch assemblies Use the following procedure to tst he inte
7. reduce the risk of screw failure due o overstretching Screws must be replaced ithe ye seid in the spare pr at Use the following poculum epics rat mior knives Caution Rotor knives should be changed one seat at a time to prevent rotor from being rotated in an out of balance condition Access the cutting chamber as directed in Section 344 on page 14 Remove tbe bed knife shiek screws and Kf off the bed knife shield Remove tho screws holding the bed knives and remove the bed knives Remove the screws holding the knives wo the rotor ad remove the roor knives Thorouphty choan the knife seats and replace the knives Lightly tighten the screws and check that a 004 mm 0 00157 eelor gauge will not pass between the back of the knife and the knife seat Tap the knife gently with a rawhide hammer if necessary to close the pap hs Note Bon threads should not be oiled Wipe thread with and oit dampened ciath 3 Re chack tho gap between tho hack ofthe knife and the knife seat If nocossary readjust the knife 9 Mj tho between the bad knives ani rotor knives Gee Bod K ivr on page 21 ae bene Chapter 5 Maintenance 200037 Bed Knives We recommend that the same screws and washers be ro sd only when the bed knives have oon repositioned or r ground When blunt knives are discarded and replaced with new knives so new scrows and wasters This will reduce tho risk of screw failure due to their Qversrechine
8. see the American National Standard for Plastics Machinery Granudators Peleizers and Dicers Used for Size Reduction of Plastics Construction Care and Use ANSI B1S1 11 1982 We have long recognized the importance of safely and have designed and manufactured our equipment with operator safety as a prime consideration We expect you a a use 1o abide by the foregoing recommendations in onler 1o make operator safely a reality Chapter 1 Safety 80f37 Chapter 2 Functional Desc ption 2 1 Models Covered in This Manual This muna provides the necessary instructions for the installation set up nd maintenance four sess amar 2 2 General Description This granulator is a rugged rotary cuttine machine specifically designed to cut chip and Branulale the loughes plastic materials with a minimum expenditure of horsepower A massively bait ow RPM high ier rotor with chevron knives accepts lare parts with fase and assures Jong service The bed aie block is made of hey ve and the curing chambers male of a thick sel plaie with itera oversize hearing housings The hopper is designed o t back and the cre cradle to swing down for quic access nto the curing chamber Reclamation of sprues runners anl simal parts for inclusion and application in any type of tong or exon equipment s designad in capaxity and depending on screen iz ad this mschine wili provide pellets or chips Yo meet most requirements With no enclosures this granito set
9. BP1426 Twin Shear Granulator Pan Number D 91210 Number CG6 405 2 Effective 11003 Witte Down Your Serial Numbers Here For Future Relerence We are committed to a continuing program of product Specifications appearance and dimensions described in is manual are subject to change without notice DCN No ___ Copyright 2006 Al sights reserved Sh pping Info Unpacking and Inspection You should inspect your granulator for possible shipping damage Thoroughly check the equipment for any damage that might have occurred in transit such as broken or loose wiring and component lose hardware and mounting screws cic in the Event of Shipping Damage According to the contract terms and conditions ofthe Carrier the responsibility of the Shipper ends at the ime and place of shipment Noy the transportation company s local agent if you discover damage Hold the damaged goods and packing maleria for the examining agent s inspection Donat return any goods before the transportation company s Inspection and authorization File a claim with the transportation company Substantiat the clim by referring o the agent s report A certified copy of our invoice is available upon request The original Bill of Lading is attached io our original invoice If the shipment was prepaid viia us fora Teceipted transportation ill Advise customer service regantine your wish for assistance and o obtain an RMA return materi
10. When he customer is providing either the motor or the starter the machine must be wid in accordance with the basic electrical diagram and tbe siarir manufacturer s instructions Use the following procedure io complete the electrical connections 1 Check 1o be certain that the starter heater elements correspond with the molor requirements If control are not supplied the limit switches supplied on the machine must be wired ino the circuit at the common terminal box Check that the timit switches are closed 3 Tum switch ON at main power supply Jog motor by pressing the START and then the OFF bution This starts and stops the motor With the electrical power ON check th tho motor rostos ina clockwise direction at the viewing port in the belt guand If motor rotation is correct continue to the next Step I rotation is incorrect complete the following procedure a Shut power OFF and disconnect incoming powor supply b Reverse any Two of the three power Hine connections 10 the machine c Re connect the incoming power supply line and turn ON the main power switch to racock motor drive rotation I Airveyine system optional is Fit press the Airveyor START bution and check the blower motor rotation The blower molor shoul rotate in a counterclockwise direction If blower motor rotation is correct contine 1o step 7 I blower motor ovation is incorrect complete the folowing procedure a Shut power OFF and disconnect incoming
11. al authorization number H the Shipment Is Not Complete Check the packing st as back ondorad lems are noted on the packing Hist You shoul have EP Granulator EP B loflaling E Packing list E Operating and Installation packat E Electrical schematic and pane layout drawings E Component instruction mansis Re nspect the container and packing material to see if you missed any smalar tms during unpacking H the Shipment is Not Correct I the shipment is not what you ordered contact the shipping department Immediately For shipments in the Unitas Stes and Carma call 1 800 229 2919 for all other countries call our international desk at 508 399 3100 Havo the order number and item number availabe Hold the items until you receive shippeng instructions Returns Do pot return any damaged or incorrect tems until you receive shipping instructions from the shipping department Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 SAFETY 1 1 How to Use This Manual Safety Symbols Used in this Manual 1 2 General Saloty Regulations d 13 Responsbilty T4 Warnings and Precautions CHAPTER 2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 2 1 Models Covered in This Manual 22 General Description 2 3 Typical Features and Components bb Libni 0 Hopper Cutting Chamber Dive Systom Discharge System Baso 24 SaloyFoaluos Motor Starter Safety Switches Safety Tags CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION 3 1 Uncrating t
12. al dale of purchase by the original purchaser The manufacturer warrants 1o the original purchaser the produc and or goods o which his disclaimer is attached and manufactured by us to be free from defects in material and workmanship under ormai ae and service THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES ON OUR PART This warranty sal ot apply 1o any sods or product manufactured by us which has been Subject accident negligence alin of any Mind abuse or mise We further make no Warranty whatsoever 10 accessories or urs pot supplied by th Ay warranty 01 ny nature shall apply only o an original purchaser which shall be deemed 10 mean that person or entity for whom the goods and or product were originally ordered and installed Wo noithor assume or authorize any person w assume for us any abi in connection with the sale or use of the products and goods sold hereunder and shall not be responsible for damages for which a purchaser may be Hable 1o other persons damages 1o property or Injuries to any other persons Our sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited 10 replacing repairing or exchanging any part or parts of gos anor products sold which we determine are defective une normal use and service within one 1 year of date of installation by the origina
13. be in place and properly tighlened ANY SHORTCUTS MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO PERSONNEL OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT E NEVER wear any lose fiting clothes neckties or dangling ems such as earrings belts or shoestrings Jewelry such as wristwaiches bracelets or rings should NEVER be worn Long hair must be tiad hack or placed ina tight fitting aime NEVER lean against or rest lands or feet on the eranubtor when sin operation or open for mainionance NEVER stand on the granutaior when itis in operation Chapter 1 Safety 70637 EL ROTATION OF MOTORS The corroct rotating direction for the granulator motor is clearly marked on the machine Always check for proper rotation of motos Incorrect rotation direction can cause severe damage E ELECTRICAL GROUNDING All electrical equipment on the granulator must be rounded in accordance io all local codes and Article 250 of the National Electric Code El ALWAYS DISCONNECT AND LOCKOUT ibe main electrical power tothe before performing any service El SAFETY INTERLOCKS MUST NOT BE BYPASSED Tho mechanical and electrical safety interlocks ensure the safety of personnel They should never be tampered with or removed for ANY reason They should be checked frequently by a qualified mechanic for proper operation E NEVER molily the machine configuration or any individual component without written notice from the factory For further information on granulator safety installation and operation
14. blems should they occur is relatively simighuforwant When necessary refer io tho parts catalog section Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 25 0f37 62 Electrical Faults Motor Fails o Start Supply failure Starter imperative Starter overloads or cuts out Safety switches inoperative Check fuses Check main supply Check motor requirements and adjust accordingly Check and adjust as needed Motor stris bat wil not ke Too much Belt tension Incorrectly connected motor Defective starter winding Check bet tension and aij a necessary Check current in each phase with ammeter if there is markod difference in current in one phase contact molor manufacturer Motor wii sart when Worn bearings Check and disconnect from load but necessary according 10 not when connected manufacturer s Hlrature Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 260137 63 Saling Overtcedine Reduce feed raie Partial or complete screen Remove screen clear and blockage inspect for damage Insufficient tension on v bett Check tension of the bell and drive causing bet stip and adjust as necessary Check that the motor side ase screws are secure BalyMundordamaed Fitre sharpened or new knives Knives as required Knife setting ioo wide Check clearances given and adjust as required Installation faut motor Chock with direction artow running in reverse direction and ro fit electrical c
15. chine is provided with your shipping paperwork package Refer io this section for a isting of spar parts for Purchase Have your serial numbor and modo number realy when ondering Safety Symbols Used in this Manual The following safety alert symbols aro wed to alert you to potent personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow these symbols io avoid possible injury or deat DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided Will result in death or serious injury WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice that if mot avoided could resul in death or serious injury Caution CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice that if not avoided may resuh in minor or moderate injury or in property damage Chapter 1 Safety 5of37 1 2 General Safety Regulations This machine uses knives for the performance of its intended use Consequently ican be a dangerous machine lo operate and maintain unless these safely reputations are followed These regulations should be read understood and periodically reviewed by ll personnel involved in any way with this machine Never operate or remove any machine components that are secured by wrench lype fasteners unless the motor is electrically lockad out and the rotor is motionless Never operate the machine or jog the rotor unless the cutting chamber covers discharge chute or any guards or covers ar
16. e in place and secure Do not circument the safety ntoriocks Prior io clearing a jam or performing any maintenance the motor should be turned off and electrically locked out Be sure that the rotor has come o a sop Hands must not e inser into he machine o clear the jam Do not extent any part of the body ino feed roll openings or discharge area unless the motors aro electrically locked out and the rotor and feed rolls are motionless Never extend fingers through bole in screen Be sure that the V belts are property aligned and tha tension is at its maximum Extreme care sbouk be taken to se that all bons are properly tighiened at all times During the operation of the machine rotor knife bolts may come loose Although fine threads aro used on the rotor knife bolts because vibration does not easily loosen them you should Inspect he tightness of the bots frequent This machine is designed for the pranciaton of plastic materials Do not food any other materiais into the machine Re These machines are constructed for maximum operator safety when used under standard operating conditions and when recommended instructions ae followed in the maintenance and operation of the machine Al personne engaged in the use of the machine shoud become familar with its operation as doscribod in this manual Proper operation of the machine promotes safety for the operator and all workers in its vicinity Becoming familiar with materials inspection
17. e to release al tension from the bells Remove the bets 5 Install the banded V belts and proceed to adjust the belt tension as instructed in Section 5 6 on page 22 6 Replace base panes and guards 7 Replace tho line fuses and tur main power on Chapter 5 Maintenance 240137 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 Introduction The utmost in safety precautions shoukd be observed at all times when Working on or around the machine and the electrical components All normal trouble shooting mast be accomplished with the power off line fuses removed and with the machine tagged as oul of service The use of good quality test equipment cannot be over emphasized when troubleshooting is indicated Uso a good ammeter tat can measure at east twice the AC and DC current that ean be encountered for the machine Be sure that the has at loas minimum impedance of 5 000 OHMS per vli on AC and 20 000 OHMS per volt on DC scales Popular combination mates VOM and VIVM io provide the necessary tios Before making haphazard substitutions and repairs when defective electrical components are malfunctioning we recommend that you check the associated circuitry and assemblies for other defective devices Iti common Vo replace the obviously damaged component without actualy locating Ihe ral caus of the wouble Such hasty substitutions will only destoy the new component Refer to wiring diagrams and schematics Locating mechanical pro
18. edge of the knives will eventually become dulled resting in reduced cutine efficiency The Dnt knives nay either be re erouxd to restore the curing edge or replaced with new knives when regrinding i to posse Rotor Knife Sharpening The rotor knife can be e sharpened to the diagram below The thee knives must be sharpened io within 0 076 mm 0 0037 of each other Greater dimensional variations will cause difficuli when setting the knife gap and create other serious complications When sharpening its not harmful to allow a few sil nicks to remain in the cutting ed Grinding the cutting edge unti perfectly chan can sometimes he wasteful Do not install ior knives that are smaller than the minimam dimension shown because the fasteners that secure these knives will interfere with the cutting circle If the rotor cannot tum th bod knives will be damaged Bed Knife Sharpening Fach bed knife is provided with four cuting edges When the exposed edges become blunt the knives can be tured and repositioned to present the new cutting edges When re sharpening is necessary refer o the diagram below tis not necessary lo grind bod knives to the closely matched tolerance of rotor knives As with rotor knives small nicks in the cutting edges will not seriously alfect knife cuing efficiency Bed knives smaller than the minimum dimensions shown must be replaced along with he fasteners that secure them Figure 1 Knife Sharpening Specifications
19. ety purposes ihe machine should be disconnected from the power lines by a disconnect switch or by removing the plug rom its receptacle Check all safety switches periodically for proper operaton Safety Tags A sat of metal plates is attached o the machine o warn of potential danger Chapter 2 Funcional Description 110137 Chapter 3 Installation 3 1 Uncrating the Equipment The complete entis incline accessory and auxiliary equipment is skidded for shipment Refer to the Appendix for detailed dimensional data and pertinent weights Proper in advance the sie you ave slated for installation of the gran Be ceram that the area to be occupied by the machine is clean level and free of obstructions The chine sould he sot ona conce Doo care ms bo ten when moving Th machine across a hollow timer lor so tha the pont ing of the casters doos ot caise damage The site you have selected must have a floor rating 10 adequately support the weight of the xe sias shims o evel o mache Locate th aching so that access is given electrical componens cen and hopper Maintenance personne shouid fe unobstructed aceto e ui on which hey wi Be working To avoid squeezing people working near a machine there should be adequate clearance machines val pains Hinged doors ad covers shouid have fur swing Restrictions may force work in cramped quarters An off balance operator with an awkward reach into a partially obscured area is unsafe It inspecti
20. he Equipment 12 3 2 Bel Tonsioning oti 3 3 Electrical Connections 13 84 Accessing tho Cutting Chamber 3 5 Closing the Cutting Chambor le 3 6 Inital Startup 15 CHAPTER 4 OPERATION 41 Startup 16 4 2 Fooding the Grandlator 43 Clearing a Jammed Cutting Chamber nen 44 Shutdown 17 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 1 Preventative Maintenance Schedule 5 2 Lubrication 3 intariock Switches Replacing and Adi Rotor Knives Bod Knives 55 Sharpening the Knives Rotor Knife Sharpening Bod Knife Sharponirg rar 58 Adjusting Belt Tension 5 7 Motor Drive Belt Replacement CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6 1 Introduction 52 Electrical Faults 6 3 Processing Faults 54 Mechanical Faus CHAPTER 7 APPENDIX 7 1 Customer Satistaction Warranty Program 7 2 Drawings and Specifications including Options Longitudinal Cross Section 73 Spare Parts List 74 Typical Wiring Diagram 7 5 Technical Assistance Parts Department Salos Department Chapter 1 Safety 14 How to Use This Manual Use this manual as a guide ant reference for installing operating and maintaining your arant The purpose is o assist you in applying ficient proven lachniques ihat enhance equipment productivity This manual covers only light corrective maintenance No other maintenance shouid be undertaken without first contact
21. ing a service engineer The Funciona Description section outlines models covered standard features and safety Additional sections within the manusi provide instructions for installation pre operational procedures operation preventive maintenance and corroctive maintenance The Installation chapler includes required data for receiving unpacking inspecting and setup of the We can also provide the assistance of a factory ined Technician o help train your operons for a omina charge This section inchados instructions checks and adjustments that shoud he followed before commencing with operation of the erant These instructions ar intend ro supplement staan shop procedures performed al shift daily and wookdy intervals The Operation chapter includes a description of electrical and mechanical controis in addition 1o information for operating the granulator safely and efficient The Maintenance chapter is ienled to serve as a source of dead assembly and disassembly instructions for those areas of the equipment requiring service Preventive sections ited W ensure that Sour pur provides exul og service The Troubleshooting chapter serves as a guide for identification of most common problems Polenta problems are sd along with possible causos a rltd solum The Appendix contains echnical specifications drawings schematics parts liss and avaiable options A spare pars ist with part numbers specific 10 your ma
22. ion 3 4 on page 14 2 Thoroughly clean the rust preventative materials or grease from the hopper the inside of the cutting chamber knives rotor screen discharge system and exterior of the machine Do not use solvent on any of tbe pained ares as solvent may damage the in 3 Check all rotor knives to make sure they are properly sealad on the rotor and securely fastened Although they ar ground as a set one knife will probably be 0I to 002 higher than the others This should be marked and used when adjusting the bed knives for proper clearance 4 Use a feeler te to check the clearance between the rotor and the bd knives by Turing the rotor backwards Rotating the rotor backwards gives a betler foet and does mot cut the gauge should the knives be oo close Chock the knives on each end only Proper clearance is 0 10 mm 0 0047 1o 0 15 mm 0 0067 This clearance is sighily arator at the cemer of the Knives Recheck knife clearance after the firit 24 36 hours of operation 5 To make the adjustment on the bed knives the bed knife bolts shoud be hand tightened 1o hold the knife firmly against tho knife seat while adjusting tbe knife forward using push and pul screws After the clearance is set loque the 16 mm screws 10266 Nm 1961 Ib Note AN screw tightening torque figures are for un lubricated thread conditions Screw threads should be wiped with an oik dampened cloth before installation lo prevent galing 6 With the expo
23. l purchaser We shall not be Hable for any loss or damage resulting directly or indirectly from the use or Joss of the goods and or products purchased In no event shall we he liable for any general adn or special dares o any kind We do not warrant any of our products that are installed in other machines or apparatus as meeting requirements of any safety code of any nature The purchaser assumes all risks and abilities resulting from the installation and use of product sold by us in combination with other machines or apparatus We warrant our product io be ofthe kin ant quality quota and no other warranty except of Ai shall be implied Our company shall repair or replace a our discretion any manufactured item on your granuator without charge FOR factory within one 1 year after date of original purchase which is proved io be defective whan shipped Claims for labor or consequential damages are not allowed Excluded from the above are knives screens and tens Purchased items including electrical components motors eic shall carry the warranty of the supplier and no extension of that Warranty is allowed Refer to this manual for assistance in installing and maintaining a highly efficient machine Questions regarding arcas that are not coverod inthe manual should he referred lo the customer service manager al the factory 800 229 2919 Chapter 7 Appendix 290137 7 2 Drawings and Specifications including Options Features
24. ll knives Drive System The drive system consists of a drip proof 1800 RPM motor sot on an adjustable sliding base hat is mounted below the granulator cutting chamber The molor drives the rotor with handed V belts for insured RPM control Safety guards shi the motor shaft pulley V belts and the rotor shaft pulley for complete operator sat Discharge System The granulated material that falls through the screen is collected by a discharge chute beneath the cutine chamber and sca into bin The hin cam e removed from the fron or lf Side of the granulator for emptying On modes ftd with an airveying system optional the gran matr l that has fallen through the screen is collected in a transition piece located beneath the cutting chamber The transition piece is connected 10 a blower which conveys the granulated material through dcin io tho cyclone separator The cyclone separator allows he sranulatod malaria 10 drop to te air system ino a coner Bose The hase is a tubo mounied bin type construction with tubes Jocatod for forklift pick up Chapter 2 Functional Description 1037 2 4 SaletyFeatures Motor Starter A magnetic molor starter with control transformer must he used when safety switches are installed Manual starters should mot be used under any conditons Safety Switches Safety switches at all access covers are wird into the starter control circuit The machine cannot be startad when these pars are open However for saf
25. llowing procedure to chose tho curing chamber amd resume us of ih granlator 2 EB 4 5 Replace tho screen in the cradle making sure that tho far dee is trapped beneath the bod knife block Tighten the cradle screws Whe fron shiek was removed replace it and ghien the screws Check that the cutting chamber is clear of any parts or materials Close the hopper and tighten down the clamp screw j Chock ihat he gaps botwoen tbe seal strips and cutting chamber are Jess than 0 15mm 0 0067 Release the screws to make any adjustment and retighien when adjustment is compete Replace the front cover and tighten the interlock screw Replace line fuses tum power or and remove the out of service tag from the machine Chapter 3 Installation 140137 26 Initial Start up This machine las een run under power and test al the factory prior 1 shipment The necessary seines and adstmens fave been mle so that a mtm amount of Setting ur or re adjustment is required when starting up the machine in its new location With all electrical mectanical connections and lubrication requirements having been to the folowing siari up slaps should be carefully carried out before alme 10 place any atrial tote ined hopper Use the following procedure to prepare the WARNING Before operating the granulator insure that the granulator has been correctly assembled and wired 1 Access the cutting chamber as described in Sect
26. oie screen or cleanout service Proper Service area clearances also should allow people who are working on the machine 10 be clearly visible to others thereby reducing the poiential safety hazards B SAPE HOUSEKEEPING Tho work area mut he kopt clan and unchutierod during periods of operation or maintenance No hand tools or other metal objects should be Jef on or around the machine Any tools or other metal objects that mistakenly Tall into the hopper feed opening can cause severe damage 10 imernal cutting chamber rotor and screen components E SAFETY GLASSES OR A FACE SHIELD MUST ALWAYS BE WORN whon servicing or operating the machine Although our machines are designed for the maximum in flyback control caution must be used when operating near the hopper food opening in onder to guand against unexpociod mara Nyack E EAR PROTECTION may be required when operating the machine duning granulation of very hand or noisy materials The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 has established puidetinos for Permissible Nose Exposures OSHA 1910 95 that should be followed E NEVER attempt to operate the eranuiaor unless i fully assembled with all guards and interlocks in place and functional E OBSERVE all danger warning caution and safety labels on the equipment Upon completion of any machine maintenance be certain ALL SAFETY GUARDS AND COVERS aro securely and propery fastened prior to resuming machine operation All fasteners must
27. on aftr shipment has revealed no shipping damage unpack the unit by removing all old donis downs s nu ole Remove is envelope 01001000701 schematics and instruction manual from the hase evacuation area You can now have the machine if from de ki To ant move the granulator sally al corcty cover any starp comen or des and use tha type of oquiprmont that hs most appropriate features and capacity Use the designated lifting points and do NOT Hf the machine by the hopper handios or guards 32 Bolt Tensioning Belt drives should initially be tensioned at the run in recommended force Check the tension at least twice during the first two days of operation After the belts have seated Temselvs in th sheave proves and tho ital stich i od re ension the els o normal running and chock periodically io maintain tension at the recommended value Soe Section 5 6 on page 22 for the belt tensioning procedure Chapter 3 Installation 120137 Electrical Connections ranitor controls Gf onera ar pre wired before shipment The customer is required 1o provide a suitable fused supply with disconnect wich an a cal for the incoming ine to the starter Refer 1o the specifications in the Appendix for horsepower voliage phase and Frequency requirements to determine the size and rane of the supply cae required M optional conois are required an kcal wiring diagram will be provided with tho machine in addition othe basic diseram
28. on will go out or you may be able to beara change in sound when the power disconnects If the actuator bolt can bo completly removed and the power does not disconnect the interlock switch isnot working anv the complete mechanism needs to be removed and disassembled to determine the cause of malfunction Chapter 5 Maintenance 1937 5 4 Replacing and Adjusting the Knives During use the clearance between the rotor knives and tbe bed knives will increase due 10 wear This is a normal condition that requires re settine this clearance ance or twice before it is necessary to remove the knives for regr nding Check the knives weekly for woar clearance exposure and screw tightness When new knives are fitiod 1o the machine adjustment ar eight bours of running ime may he required Before assembling a new or regrouni set of knives make sure the knife sots and mounting holes are clean Do notus grease or oil on screws or tapped holes when assembling the knives Knives must be replaced in complete sets otherwise it will not be possible to obtain even clearance between the rotor knives and bed knives WARNING Before applying a wrench to any knife bol be certain that the rotor is locked to prevent rotation One such method is to use a block of wood at east 1 1 2 thick between a knife and a fixed portion of the frame Rotor Knives We recommend that the rotor knife screws bo replaced with new scrows every sixth knife change to
29. onnections lo eive the correct direction Safety switch cut out whore Tighten safety switeh setting itd screw Waierial overheating 1 Chek all possible causes Remedy as shown above under stalling Screen size too small Increase screen size Whon granulating rubber Increase 50010000180 ralo insufficient tak causes of infeed freshly cut surfaces to re adhere Blockage inaiveyor Check direction of fan rotation check venturi and Jin or chute for blockage Chapter 6 Troubleshooting zen Bearing overheating Excessive lension on the bel Check tension of belt and drive ajustas necessary Lubrication faun Check lubrication frequency ani recommended lubricant Visihie cracks in ilo or Check method of erating rinline procedure ani contact our technical ales department Knives moving on knife Uneven knife soat surtaces Cleanup 10 provide seats maximum bearing surface Loose knife screws Knife screws shoul not be used more than six times Replace if there is evidence of stretch Knives breaking Cracks cael hy income Contact our technical sales sinding department wear 775 eran Fags Tnsmc ysesedscmen Chock tat th soroen is esa corey and flyin is Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 280f37 Chapter 7 Appendix TA Customer Satisfaction Warranty Program The ems and conditions of the warranty set forth are for one 1 year fom the origin
30. ortions of cut and packs wil b present in hs cating char WARNING Under no circumstances should the operator attempt o reach into the hopper to dislodge any bridged or jammed material while the granulator is in operation To clear the hopper of bridged or jammed material the machine main power must be turned off and the machine isolated Clearing a Jammod Cutting Chamber Never attempt to roe a jammed machine by placing hands on the rotor rotor knives or inside the cutting chamber Hands must be kepi clear of the rotational path of the rotor knives Goo footing ona cin foe is essential nthe body sod be wel brace 1 tar against tos of balance hod the jam suddenly come fre Use the following procure 1o cea ajammed curing chamber 1 Disconnect an ek ou power 2 Be cortin atthe rotor is motionless 3 Open e machino a insu in Section 3 4 on page 14 4 Use a pry bar to exert force on the ro sulin the direction opposite normal rotation A later mallet an a Bock of engl keep handy ava fnm path of ies can Be wed 5 Use pliers o remove marl from the cutting chamber keeping in mind atte mal of material ay caus ration of to reor and rotor ves 6 the jam be certain that the screen and all guards and covers are Secured in place bore connecting power and surting he machine Chapter 4 Operation 16037 4 4 Shutdown Use the following procedure o property and safely shut down the machine 1 Stop all feeding of material
31. power supply lin b Reverse any two of he thra power line connections fo the blower motor Reconnect the incoming power supply tine and recheck the blower molor rotation Allow all motors to run up o speed for at east 30 seconds Chapter 3 Installation 130037 3 4 Accessing the Cutting Chamber You will need to access the cutting chamber before initial startup and for various maintenance procedures Use the following procedure lo access the cutting chamber 2 3 6 D Turn the main power off remove the Hine fuses and tag the machine as out of Unscrew the front cover interlock screw This operate a Lii switch preventing the machine from being started Liftoff the front cover to gain acess to the bopper crank mechanism AL the rear ofthe hopper near the botom remove the cover that provides access Io the downstroke shield and oosen the five shield bok down screws The four side screws are more easily oosoned from the top Unscrew the hopper clamp screw This operates a limi switch preventing the machine from being startad Ti back the bopper using the hand crank provided by turning the pivot screw inthe op front of the lef hand guard This permis acces io the culling chamber Remove the screws holding the screen crai and carefully lower the crafle and Screen Remove the screen from the front 3 5 Closing the Cutting Chamber After completing any maintenance or adjustments inside the cutting chamber ue he fo
32. rlock switches 1 Press the Stop Start Bunion o shut down the granular 2 Disconnect aml lock out main power supply 1o ihe granulo 3 Using tho wiring diagram suppliod with your granulator or by tracing the wires from the ieriock switches locate the interlock switch wire numbers on the terminal tip in tho control panel They will usually be marked 1 amp 3 53 amp 4 and 4 amp 5 tc dopending on bow many switches ae usd on your machine 4 Connect the lead of an ohmmeler across each interlock switch or across all inertock switches wires 1 amp 5 Set tho obmmoter on the lowest resistance scale When tbe interlock actuator bolts are in place and property activating the switch the obmmeter wll read zero resistance 5 Loosen the actuator bot of each interlock switch usually about 3 or 4 tums one ata tim until the obmmetar reads infinite resistance If the meter reads infinity before tho bont can be completely removed the interlock i working If the actuator boll can bo completely removed and the resistance does not read infinity the interlock is NOT working and the complete mechanism inching the switch must he removed and disassembled to determine the cause of the malfunction an obmmeter is not available the interlock switches can be checked by loosening the actuator bolt while the machine is running until the power tothe motor disconnects and shuts down the machine The indicator ight on the Stop Start Butt
33. s the industry stamland for poise reduction with KS DBA or less in almost all applications Chapter 2 Funcional Description 9 037 2 3 Typical Features and Components Hopper The hopper is a hinged upright ay feed enclosure with sound dampening Its completely out of tbe way for unobstructed access 1o the cuting chamber Ii designed 10 Facilitate feeding of material to the rotary knives and to prevent chips thrown from the cutting chamber from reaching the operator Cutting Chamber The cutting chamber is a rectangular enclosure comprising the main frame the bed knives the bod knife shies a balanced roux and a screen The mein rame of the cutting chamber carries the bed knives and the bod knife shields Both ho bod knives and shiod are adjustable and the bed knives have reversible cutting edges for extended He The internal surfaces of the sold steel cutting chamber are machined 1o an exceptionally smooth finish for ease of cean out The sissor type cutie action of tbe chevron rotary knives gives optimum cutting efficiency with low power consumption The screen is mounted ina swing down crade positioned just Below the rotor and acts as a separating barrier 1o the granulated material retaining the material in the cutting chamber unl the partiche sie is such ibat it will pass through the screen bos The open type highalloy stoel rotor carries the rotary knives High srength alloy staal screws are used Tor attachment of a
34. sed parts of the machine thoroughly clean and all knife clamping bolls secuely fastened close the cutting chamber as described in Section 3 5 on age 14 Note After initiat start up the rotor knife retaining screws should be checked after hours running to be assured that 266 Nm 196 Pt Ihr Of torque is maintained Thereafter rotor knife retaining screws shoud be checked weekly Note The rotor must be rotated of teas teo rotations every 30 days to prevent rinnelbng and corrosion of raceway Chapter 3 lstllation 15 0f37 Chapter 4 Operation 44 42 43 Start up Before staring the machine check hat the rotor rotates freely by rotating it by land from outside the machine using ether the coupling or the sheave depending on he type of drive Inspect the curing chamber carefully to insure tat nothing has fallen nio i Make sur all screws and bolts are property secured Check all electrical connections and motor rotations See Clapier3 on pages 12 15 for detailed set up instructions Allow ali motors 10 run up 10 spood for at least 30 seconds Fooding the Granulator Feed the granulator through the opening in the bopper The method of feeding the granulator depends on the physical form and nature of the material being processed For maxim efficiency the granulator so e fe ata re tat s comsisten with i capacity ithe grantor aed er 132 Th then he pened Ya i 1 Amin 2 2 bs min Under ese operating conditions the correct prop
35. speed limitations scroons and guan maintenance and toa wer responsibility will assist you in learning potential areas in need of observation for danger Each individual must tako responsibility for observing the proscibed safety rulos as outlined AIL caution warning and danger signs must he observed and obeyed AlI actual or potential danger areas must he reported to your immediate supervisor Chapter 1 Safety 6037 1 4 Warnings and Precautions Our sranuiators ar designed to provide safe and reliable operation when insala and operated within design specifications follwing natora and local salty codes To avoid possible personal injury or equipment damage when insulin operating or maintaining this granulator use good judgment and follow those sale practicos LEARN AND OBEY your company s safety policy regarding eranulating equipment MOVING OR LIFTING THE GRANULATOR Althoush our equipment is built and engineered for great rugaedoess in operation care must be aken when moving the machine alone the fior or ing t Damage may occur Wo see eal covers cabinet or small brackets i pressum appliod 10 them when moving the granulator When lifting the granulator be certain of lotal machine weight and the capability of the Hing equipment See the Grantor Specification Shoots for chine weights and dimensions E GRANULATOR LOCATION Adequate area for routine maintenance shouid bo provided in onder w open the machine for
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