Sterling 882.00274.00 How to Use This Manual, Safety Symbols Used in this Manual

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Chapter 1: Safety

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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 Parts and Service Department Shipping Information Table of Contents Troubleshooting Safety How to Use This ManualSafety 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 ManualElectrical Features Controller FeaturesOptions Accessories Safety Devices and Interlocks Safety Circuit StandardsFail Safe Operation Safety Device Lock-Outs Uncrating the Equipment InstallationSupply System Installation Rigging and Placing the Additive FeederMain Power Connection Electrical ConnectionsControl Relay Connection Setup Procedures Determining the Desired Feed Rate110 100 Calibration Procedure ProcedureEquipment Needed Examples Observed Feed RatesStarting Up the Additive Feeder Initial Start-upPre-Startup Checks Shutting Down the Additive FeederOperation SwitchesIndicator Lights Start-upTimer Module Used as a Cycle Override Safety TimerCounter Module Elapsed Time Module Regrind Feeder with Proximity Switch Dual Setpoint Control Operation 2 Component ApplicationsSet 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 RPMProgramming Mode Viewing or Changing the ConstantProgramming 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 FeederMaintenance Preventative Maintenance SchedulePhotocopy 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 NumbersTroubleshooting Problem Possible cause Corrective actionIntroduction 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
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