Sterling 882.00274.00 Initial Start-up, Pre-Startup Checks, Starting Up the Additive Feeder

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3-5 Initial Start-up

Pre-Startup Checks

;Are all the electrical connections correct, secure and to code?

;Is the auger insert locked in place?

;Are the motor and auger properly coupled and the motor mount locked in place?

;Are the cleanout and calibration hatches shut and secured?

;Are all tools, hardware, etc., cleared from the feeder?

;Is the processing machine ready for operation?

;Is the control relay connection to the processing machine properly installed?

;Is there an adequate supply of additive in the supply hopper?

;Is the supply system (if installed) ready for operation?

Starting Up the Additive Feeder

1.Turn the power switch ON.

2.Set the desired feed rate on the RPM display using the up or down arrows.

3.Flip the motor switch to AUTO.

If the additive feeder is installed correcly, it should begin operation at the desired RPM when the processing machine screw is in operation.

Shutting Down the Additive Feeder

4.Flip the motor switch to the OFF (center) position.

5.Turn the power OFF.

For long term shutdown, disconnect power and clean the additive feeder.

Additive Feeders

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Contents SF Series Additive Feeders Parts and Service Department Shipping Information Table of Contents Troubleshooting How to Use This Manual SafetySafety Symbols Used in this Manual Wear Safety Glasses and Work Gloves Responsibility General ResponsibilityOperator Responsibility RememberMaintenance Responsibility Reporting a Safety DefectFunctional Description Standard FeaturesMechanical Features Models Covered in This ManualController Features Electrical FeaturesOptions Accessories Safety Circuit Standards Safety Devices and InterlocksFail Safe Operation Safety Device Lock-Outs Uncrating the Equipment InstallationSupply System Installation Rigging and Placing the Additive FeederElectrical Connections Main Power ConnectionControl Relay Connection Setup Procedures Determining the Desired Feed Rate110 100 Procedure Calibration ProcedureEquipment Needed Examples Observed Feed RatesStarting Up the Additive Feeder Initial Start-upPre-Startup Checks Shutting Down the Additive FeederOperation SwitchesIndicator Lights Start-upUsed as a Cycle Override Safety Timer Timer ModuleCounter Module Elapsed Time Module Dual Setpoint Control Operation 2 Component Applications Regrind Feeder with Proximity SwitchSet Point #2 Motor Control Bottom Low Level Extruder Tracking Installation and Setup Extruder Tracking ControlExtruder Tracking Equation Equation Desired Display SettingField Control Programming Motor RPM = 25.2 X Auger RPMViewing or Changing the Constant Programming ModeProgramming for Follower Operation Exiting Programming Mode and Returning to Run Mode Viewing or Changing the Program Minimum SettingViewing or Changing the Program Maximum Setting Program Minimum SettingAdditive Feeder Control Factory Defaults Shutting Down the Additive FeederPreventative Maintenance Schedule MaintenancePhotocopy this page for your maintenance records Preventative Maintenance Material Cleanout/ChangeoverRemoving Auger Assembly Corrective MaintenanceAuger Assembly Changeover Installing Auger AssemblyMotor Brush Replacement Replacement Motor Brush Part NumbersProblem Possible cause Corrective action TroubleshootingIntroduction Additive Feeders Troubleshooting Warranty AppendixOptional Components Technical Specifications Annex B InformationDrawings and Diagrams Additive Feeder Specifications and Overall DimensionsTypical Additive Feeder Controllers SET Point Spare Parts List Exploded Assembly Drawing Parts ListA0541292 Auger Assembly, 1/2 One Component Control Enclosure Parts Identification Two Component Control Enclosure Parts Identification Additive Feeder Safety Tags Safety Tag InformationWarranty Returns Returned Material PolicyAdditive Feeder Identification Serial Number Tag Technical AssistanceWorksheet for Charting Feed Rates Photocopy this page for your records