Sterling 882.01749.00 manual Removing the DD Disc and Cleaning the Dosing Module

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4-3 Removing the “DD” Disc and Cleaning the Dosing Module

Dismantling the Dosing Module

1.Switch the control unit “Off” with the “On/Off” switch.

2.Disconnect the power supply.

3.Open the toggle latches on the dosing motor.

4.Remove the dosing unit from the dosing motor.

5.Empty the dosing module.

6.Open the profile clamp on the dosing hopper.

7.Remove the dosing hopper from the dosing module.

8.Dismantle the dosing module and remove the shear (D) as described above in 5.2.

9.Loosen and remove the two M6 x 30 socket screws (C) on top of the dosing disc (A).

10.Remove the center M6 x 12 socket screw (B) and replace with an M6 x 30 or 60 screw.

11.Lift the dosing disc (A) from the dosing unit housing (B) by tightening this screw.

12.Clean the shear plate with a cotton cloth.

13.Clean the dosing hopper and the dosing disc in soapy water.

14.The dosing unit housing may also be cleaned with a soft cloth, keeping liquids out of the bearings.

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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 Shot Size Injection moldingAdditive % DD Pellet Discs Screw Recovery TimeCalibration weight 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 Press Signal Indicator Speed Status IndicatorDisc Motor Indicator Motor Speed Screen Totalizer ScreenThroughput 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 Manufacturer Motor Color Encoder PulsesMaximum Motor Speed Black & silver Speed Alarm Drive TuningDefault Additive Measure Default Shot Size / Throughput Measure Injection Press Additive / Virgin Material Sensor Maximum Press Signal. Extrusion Follower only Press Signal Type. Extrusion Follower onlyMinimum Press Signal. Extrusion Follower only Passwords Screen Digital I/O Monitor Analog / Encoder Monitor Optional FeaturesLevel switches probes 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 Installing the shearRemoving the Shear Plate DD dosing Module 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 Dosing Disc/Shear Order Numbers Appendix D Spare Parts ListReplacement Motor Assembly Part Numbers Sterling, Inc Appendix E Technical Assistance882.01749.00