Sterling AF-XXX Installation, Uncrating the Equipment, Rigging and Placing the Additive Feeder

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Chapter 3: Installation

3-1 Uncrating the Equipment

Additive feeders are shipped mounted on a skid, and enclosed in a cardboard box. 1. Pry the crating away from the skid.

Note: Remove the nails holding the box to the skid and lift the box off carefully; avoiding staples in the 1’ x 4’ wood supports. Cut the steel banding.

2.Use a pry bar to remove the blocks securing the unit to the skid.

3.Lift unit from sides. Use a pry bar if necessary to carefully remove the skid from the unit.

3-2 Rigging and Placing the Additive Feeder

Note: Disassemble the material transport assembly from the main throat to

ease marking, drilling and installation of the additive feeder. If the machine throat is smaller than the additive feeder throat, adapters are available.

1.Remove hopper from your processing machine.

2.Drill holes in both flanges of the additive feeder main throat to exactly match the bolt hole pattern on your processing machine throat. Select a position for easy operator access.

3.Bolt the main throat to the machine, and the machine hopper to the main throat with the appropriate bolts, nuts and lockwashers.

4.Mount the control in a position with convenient operator access near the additive feeder. Avoid locations with excessive dust, vibration and moisture.

Supply System Installation

If the additive feeder is to be used with an automatic loading system, install the hopper loader, vacuum hopper, etc., in the supply hopper cover. Follow the instructions provided with the loading system.

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Contents SF Series Additive Feeders Shipping Information Table of Contents Program Parameter Descriptions Safety How to Use This ManualSafety Symbols Used in this Manual Wear Safety Glasses and Work Gloves General Responsibility ResponsibilityRemember Operator ResponsibilityMaintenance Responsibility Additive Feeder Safety TagsReporting a Safety Defect Models Covered in This Manual Standard FeaturesMechanical Features Functional DescriptionElectrical Features Controller FeaturesOptions Safety Devices and Interlocks AccessoriesSafety Circuit Standards Safety Device Lock-OutsFail Safe Operation Rigging and Placing the Additive Feeder InstallationSupply System Installation Uncrating the EquipmentMain Power Connection Electrical ConnectionsControl Relay Connection Determining the Desired Feed Rate Setup Procedures110 100 Calibration Procedure ProcedureEquipment Needed Observed Feed Rates ExamplesShutting Down the Additive Feeder Initial Start-upPre-Startup Checks Starting Up the Additive FeederStart-up Timer ModuleUsed as a Cycle Override Safety Timer OperationElapsed Time Module Counter ModuleField Control Programming Injection Molding ApplicationsInjection Molding Control Relay ConnectionResetting the Unit to Un-Programmed State JP1 Program Enable JumperProgramming Step by Step Guide Additive Feeders Operation Injection Mode Application Notes Extruder Tracking Control Extrusion ApplicationsExtruder Tracking Equation Extruder Tracking Installation and SetupRunning Mode Parameter-Selection ModeValue Mode Resetting the Unit to Un-Programmed State Input Pulse Signal Requirements Extruder Tracking Control Application NotesMinimum Input Pulse Rate Minimum and Maximum Percent Setpoints Maximum Input Pulse RateDefining Program Parameters Program Parameter DescriptionsMode 1 Default to Zero Parameter 19 Power-up Value Parameter 35 Signal Input 2 S2 Input Configuration Parameter 36 Signal Input 2 S2 Setpoint Maintenance Preventative Maintenance SchedulePhotocopy this page for your maintenance records Material Cleanout/Changeover Preventative MaintenanceInstalling Auger Assembly Corrective MaintenanceAuger Assembly Changeover Removing Auger AssemblyMotor Brush Replacement Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Corrective actionIntroduction Problem Possible cause Corrective action Additive Feeders Troubleshooting Technical Specifications AppendixAnnex B Information Additive Feeder Specifications and Overall Dimensions Drawings and DiagramsTypical Additive Feeder Controllers Exploded Assembly Drawing Parts List Spare Parts ListDetail # Part number Part/assembly description One Component Control Enclosure Parts Identification Credit Returns Safety Tag InformationWarranty Returns Returned Material PolicyCompany Logo Additive Feeder Identification Serial Number TagSterling, Inc Th Street New Berlin, WI Technical AssistanceWorksheet for Charting Feed Rates