Sterling 882.00274.00 specifications Wear Safety Glasses and Work Gloves

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1-2 Warnings and Precautions

Our equipment is designed to provide safe and reliable operation when installed and operated within design specifications, following national and local safety codes. This may include, but is not limited to OSHA, NEC, CSA, SPI, and any other local, national and international regulations.

To avoid possible personal injury or equipment damage when installing, operating, or maintaining this equipment, use good judgment and follow these safe practices:

;Read and follow these operation and installation instructions when installing, operating, and maintaining this equipment. If these instructions become damaged or unreadable, additional copies are available from the manufacturer.

;Follow all SAFETY CODES.

;Wear SAFETY GLASSES and WORK GLOVES.

;Work only with approved tools and devices.

;Disconnect and/or lock out power before servicing or maintaining the equipment.

;Use care when LOADING, UNLOADING, RIGGING, or MOVING this equipment.

;Operate this equipment within design specifications.

;DO NOT use the additive feeder in an explosive atmosphere.

;DO NOT use additive feeder outdoors or in wet environments. Moisture will damage the motor and can create an electric shock hazard.

;OPEN, TAG, and LOCK ALL DISCONNECTS before working on equipment. You should remove the fuses and carry them with you.

;Make sure the equipment and components are properly GROUNDED before you switch on power.

;Use EXTEREME CAUTION when working with additive feeder. NEVER put hands or tools in or near the auger assembly when power is connected.

;When welding or brazing in or around this equipment, make sure VENTILATION is ADEQUATE. PROTECT adjacent materials from flame or sparks by shielding with sheet metal. An approved FIRE EXTINGUISHER should be close at hand and ready for use if needed.

;Do not restore power until you remove all tools, test equipment, etc., and the equipment and related components are fully reassembled.

;Only PROPERLY TRAINED personnel familiar with the information in this manual should work on this equipment.

We have long recognized the importance of safety and have designed and manufactured our equipment with operator safety as a prime consideration. We expect you, as a user, to abide by the foregoing recommendations in order to make operator safety a reality.

Additive Feeders

Chapter 1: Safety

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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 General Responsibility ResponsibilityRemember Operator ResponsibilityReporting a Safety Defect Maintenance ResponsibilityModels Covered in This Manual Standard FeaturesMechanical Features Functional DescriptionController Features Electrical FeaturesOptions Accessories Safety Circuit Standards Safety Devices and InterlocksFail Safe Operation Safety Device Lock-Outs Rigging and Placing the Additive Feeder InstallationSupply System Installation Uncrating the EquipmentElectrical Connections Main Power ConnectionControl Relay Connection Determining the Desired Feed Rate Setup Procedures110 100 Procedure Calibration ProcedureEquipment Needed Observed Feed Rates ExamplesShutting Down the Additive Feeder Initial Start-upPre-Startup Checks Starting Up the Additive FeederStart-up SwitchesIndicator Lights OperationUsed 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 Control Extruder Tracking Installation and SetupExtruder Tracking Equation Motor RPM = 25.2 X Auger RPM Desired Display SettingField Control Programming EquationViewing or Changing the Constant Programming ModeProgramming for Follower Operation Program Minimum Setting Viewing or Changing the Program Minimum SettingViewing or Changing the Program Maximum Setting Exiting Programming Mode and Returning to Run ModeShutting Down the Additive Feeder Additive Feeder Control Factory DefaultsPreventative Maintenance Schedule MaintenancePhotocopy this page for your maintenance records Material Cleanout/Changeover Preventative MaintenanceInstalling Auger Assembly Corrective MaintenanceAuger Assembly Changeover Removing Auger AssemblyReplacement Motor Brush Part Numbers Motor Brush ReplacementProblem Possible cause Corrective action TroubleshootingIntroduction Additive Feeders Troubleshooting Appendix WarrantyOptional Components Annex B Information Technical SpecificationsAdditive Feeder Specifications and Overall Dimensions Drawings and DiagramsTypical Additive Feeder Controllers SET Point Exploded Assembly Drawing Parts List Spare Parts ListA0541292 Auger Assembly, 1/2 One Component Control Enclosure Parts Identification Two Component Control Enclosure Parts Identification Returned Material Policy Safety Tag InformationWarranty Returns Additive Feeder Safety TagsTechnical Assistance Additive Feeder Identification Serial Number TagPhotocopy this page for your records Worksheet for Charting Feed Rates