Sterling AF-XXX specifications How to Use This Manual, Safety Symbols Used in this Manual

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Chapter 1: Safety

1-1 How to Use This Manual

Use this manual as a guide and reference for installing, operating, and maintaining your additive feeder. The purpose is to assist you in applying efficient, proven techniques that enhance equipment productivity.

This manual covers only light corrective maintenance. No other maintenance should be undertaken without first contacting a service engineer.

The Functional Description section outlines models covered, standard features, and safety features. Additional sections within the manual provide instructions for installation, pre- operational procedures, operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance.

The Installation chapter includes required data for receiving, unpacking, inspecting, and setup of the additive feeder. We can also provide the assistance of a factory-trained technician to help train your operator(s) for a nominal charge. This section includes instructions, checks, and adjustments that should be followed before commencing with operation of the additive feeder. These instructions are intended to supplement standard shop procedures performed at shift, daily, and weekly intervals.

The Operation chapter includes a description of electrical and mechanical controls, in addition to information for operating the additive feeder safely and efficiently.

The Maintenance chapter is intended to serve as a source of detailed assembly and disassembly instructions for those areas of the equipment requiring service. Preventive maintenance sections are included to ensure that your additive feeder provides excellent, long service.

The Troubleshooting chapter serves as a guide for identification of most common problems. Potential problems are listed, along with possible causes and related solutions.

The Appendix contains technical specifications, drawings, schematics, parts lists, and available options. A spare parts list with part numbers specific to your machine is provided with your shipping paperwork package. Refer to this section for a listing of spare parts for purchase. Have your serial number and model number ready when ordering.

Safety Symbols Used in this Manual

The following safety alert symbols are used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow these symbols to avoid possible injury or death.

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 not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Caution! CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.

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Contents SF Series Additive Feeders Shipping Information Table of Contents Program Parameter Descriptions Safety Symbols Used in this Manual SafetyHow to Use This Manual Wear Safety Glasses and Work Gloves General Responsibility ResponsibilityRemember Operator ResponsibilityMaintenance Responsibility Additive Feeder Safety TagsReporting a Safety Defect Mechanical Features Standard FeaturesFunctional Description Models Covered in This ManualOptions Electrical FeaturesController Features Safety Devices and Interlocks AccessoriesFail Safe Operation Safety Circuit StandardsSafety Device Lock-Outs Supply System Installation InstallationUncrating the Equipment Rigging and Placing the Additive FeederControl Relay Connection Main Power ConnectionElectrical Connections Determining the Desired Feed Rate Setup Procedures110 100 Equipment Needed Calibration ProcedureProcedure Observed Feed Rates ExamplesPre-Startup Checks Initial Start-upStarting Up the Additive Feeder Shutting Down the Additive FeederUsed as a Cycle Override Safety Timer Timer ModuleOperation Start-upElapsed Time Module Counter ModuleInjection Molding Injection Molding ApplicationsControl Relay Connection Field Control ProgrammingProgramming Step by Step Guide Resetting the Unit to Un-Programmed StateJP1 Program Enable Jumper Additive Feeders Operation Injection Mode Application Notes Extruder Tracking Control Extrusion ApplicationsExtruder Tracking Equation Extruder Tracking Installation and SetupValue Mode Running ModeParameter-Selection Mode Resetting the Unit to Un-Programmed State Minimum Input Pulse Rate Input Pulse Signal RequirementsExtruder Tracking Control Application Notes 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 Photocopy this page for your maintenance records MaintenancePreventative Maintenance Schedule Material Cleanout/Changeover Preventative MaintenanceAuger Assembly Changeover Corrective MaintenanceRemoving Auger Assembly Installing Auger AssemblyMotor Brush Replacement Introduction TroubleshootingProblem Possible cause Corrective action Problem Possible cause Corrective action Additive Feeders Troubleshooting Annex B Information Technical SpecificationsAppendix 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 Warranty Returns Safety Tag InformationReturned Material Policy Credit ReturnsCompany Logo Additive Feeder Identification Serial Number TagSterling, Inc Th Street New Berlin, WI Technical AssistanceWorksheet for Charting Feed Rates
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