Sterling 882.01749.00 manual General Safety Regulations, Responsibility

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1-2 General Safety Regulations

These regulations should be read, understood and periodically reviewed by all personnel involved in any way with this machine.

Never operate or remove any machine components that are secured by wrench-type fasteners unless the motor is electrically locked out and the disc is motionless.

Never operate the machine unless the dosing module is in place and all guards and covers are in place and secure.

Prior to clearing a jam or performing any maintenance, the motor should be turned off and electrically locked out. Be sure that the disc has stopped. Hands must not be inserted into the machine to clear the jam.

Never extend fingers through safety guards.

Be sure that the v-belts are properly aligned and that tension is at its maximum. Extreme care should be taken to see that all bolts are properly tightened at all times.

This machine is designed for the feeding of free-flowing granular materials. Do not feed any other materials into the machine without consulting with one of our Application Engineers.

1-3 Responsibility

These machines are constructed for maximum operator safety when used under standard operating conditions and when recommended instructions are followed in the maintenance and operation of the machine.

All personnel engaged in the use of the machine should become familiar with its operation as described in this manual.

Proper operation of the machine promotes safety for the operator and all workers in its vicinity.

Becoming familiar with materials, inspection, speed limitations, screens, and guard maintenance and total user responsibility will assist you in learning potential areas in need of observation for danger.

Each individual must take responsibility for observing the prescribed safety rules as outlined. All caution, warning and danger signs must be observed and obeyed. All actual or potential danger areas must be reported to your immediate supervisor.

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Contents Digital Dosing Disc Additive Feeders Write Down Your Serial Numbers Here For Future Reference Unpacking and Inspection Shipping InfoTable of Contents Appendix a Basic Parameter Settings How to Use This Manual SafetyResponsibility General Safety RegulationsOperate this equipment within design specifications Introduction Functional DescriptionDuo Dual Station Digital Dosing Feeder A250 ControllerUnpacking Quick Start-Up GuideFeeder Configuration Injection Molding Encoder Pulses Motor and alarm utilty selectionPage Additive % Injection moldingShot Size Calibration weight Screw Recovery TimeDD Pellet Discs Additive Sample weighing DT Pellet & Regrind DiscsDP Powder Discs DiscRPM Page Recipe Setup for Simple Extrusion Throughput Feeder Configuration Extrusion follower 8400 Bodine Motor and alarm utilty selection Recipe Setup for Simple Extrusion Throughput Speed Disc Calibration Number Thickness Weight CalibrationScreen Screen Screen Installation Installation and Operation882.01749.00 TB #51 TB #54 Initial Operation Recipe Menu RecipesEnter / Edit Recipes Screw Recovery Time Simple Extrusion Recipe Extrusion Follower Recipe Throughput Speed Calibration Screen Screen Prerequisites Status screensCommon Elements Buttons Disc Motor Indicator Speed Status IndicatorPress Signal Indicator Throughput Screen Totalizer ScreenMotor Speed Screen Manual Run / Jog Screen Screw Recovery Times Screen Injection onlySystem Setup Menu Configuration NavigationSystem Setup Navigation Buttons 882.01749.00 882.01749.00 Feeder Type Maximum Motor Speed Encoder PulsesManufacturer Motor Color Black & silver Speed Alarm Drive TuningDefault Additive Measure Default Shot Size / Throughput Measure Injection Press Additive / Virgin Material Sensor Minimum Press Signal. Extrusion Follower only Press Signal Type. Extrusion Follower onlyMaximum Press Signal. Extrusion Follower only Passwords Screen Digital I/O Monitor Level switches probes Optional FeaturesAnalog / Encoder Monitor Level Sensor Adjustment Screw Optional Additive Hoppers Communication Protocol Interfaces882.01749.00 Virgin Material Supply Hoppers Preventative Maintenance Intervals MaintenanceDD Dosing Module Pellets Removing the Shear Plate DD dosing Module Installing the shearRemoving the shear Dismantling the Dosing Module Removing the DD Disc and Cleaning the Dosing ModuleInstalling Different Types of Dosing Discs Installing the Dosing ModuleDT Dosing Module Pellets and Some Regrind Removing/Replacing the Wiper in the DT Dosing Station Removing the DT Disc and cleaning the dosing station DP Powder Dosing Module Removing/Replacing the DT Disc & Cleaning the Dosing Station Removing the DP Disc and Cleaning the Dosing Station DP Discs Exchangeable Dosing ModulesDD Discs DT DiscsQTY Description Spare Parts DD Dosing UnitsQTY Description DT Dosing UnitsQTY Description DP Dosing UnitsAdditional Spare Parts DD/DT/DPRecipe Formulas Appendix a Basic Parameter SettingsDisc Appendix B Disc Sizing GuidesDisc Min/Max Single Station Digital Dosing Feeder Appendix C DrawingsDuo Digital Dosing Feeder Electrical Schematics of A250 Controller 882.01749.00 Replacement Motor Assembly Part Numbers Appendix D Spare Parts ListDosing Disc/Shear Order Numbers Sterling, Inc Appendix E Technical Assistance882.01749.00