Sterling D48160s manual Knife Length SETTING-INSPECTION, Adjustable Rotor Knife Installation

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SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS

SECTION 4-35
Adjustable rotor knives
KNIFE LENGTH SETTING-INSPECTION
Check with a .0015 feeler gauge to ensure that cutting edge of the knife	PHOTO
is snug against the front setting block. This should be consistent along	Knife in fixture

the entire block length.

If the fit is proper then the knife is at it’s proper operational length. Loosen the front setting block screw and remove the knife.

ADJUSTABLE ROTOR KNIFE INSTALLATION

Set the knife on the rotor knife seat. The head of the rear adjusting
screws should contact the rotor mounted locaters.	PHOTO
	Knife on rotor
Check with a .0015 feeler gauge to ensure that the adjusting screws
are snug against the locaters.
The rotor mounted locaters are specifically sized to provide
the proper knife setting location. If replacement is required use only
factory supplied locaters.
To finalize the rotor knife installation, see the rotor knife installation
instructions stated previously in this manual

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Contents Sterling,Inc Sterling, Inc Refer to this Sheet When Ordering PartsTable of Contents Settings and Adjustments Topic SECTION/PAGE Table of Contents Operation Adjustable Rotor Knives…………………………………………………………………4-35From previous MaintenanceTroubleshooting MaintenanceParts Lists and Drawings Page Introduction What is a GRANULATOR?Section Learn Machine SafetyRotating Knives Safety Plate Follow the Safety InstructionsOpening Hopper Safety Plate Jackscrew Reversing Operation Guards Safety PlateHazardous Voltage Safety Plate Safety Instruction PlateMotor Rotation Safety Plate Rotating Knives Safety PlateSafety Clothing & Practices Keep CO-WORKERS OFF the Machine Wear Protective ClothingKeep Your Work Area Safe Be Sure the Rotor is Motionless Before Opening Machine Machine Opening DevicesOpen the Cutting Chamber SectionRestart the Granulator Clear the JAMMachine and Controls BP 2400 Series Granulator Right Front Quarter View BP 2400 Series Granulator Left Rear Quarter View Uncrate the Granulator Section OverviewLevel the Granulator Section Move the Granulator to ITS Work SiteAllow Adequate Work Space Remove the Protective Coating Electrical Wiring Check Rotation of Motors SET UP the Machine FunctionsSection Check for Mechanical Interferences Alternate Test for the Interlock Switches Interlock Switch Test ProcedureInstallation Test the Zero Speed Sensor Alternate Test for the Interlock Switches from previousTest the Zero Speed Sensor LubricationSettings and Adjustments See -10 page 87 for Cutting Chamber Opening Instructions Open the Cutting Chamber InterlockRelease the Cutting Chamber Fasteners Install the Rotor Locating PIN Remove the First Knife Clamp or Shield Loosen the Mounting ScrewsRemove the BED Knives Replace the Upstroke Knife Clamp Replace the Upstroke BED KnifeCheck the BED Knives GAP Adjustment TipsReplace the Downstroke BED Knife Replace the Downstroke Knife ShieldsSET the Downstroke Knife Shield Measure the Knife GAPCheck the Knife GAP See -11 page 88 for Cutting Chamber Closing Instructions Finalize Installation of Upstroke BED KnifeTighten the Screws to Final Torque Fasten the Cutting Chamber Close the Cutting Chamber Safety InterlockBasic Facts about the Knives See -10 page 87 for Cutting Chamber Opening Instructions Remove the Rotor Knives Lock the RotorRemove the Mounting Screws Photo Clean Parts for ReassemblyMeasure the Knife GAP GAP Adjustment TipsTighten the Screws to Final Torque Check the Knife GAPFasten the Cutting Chamber Remove the Drive Guard Cover Tighten the Belt Tension Install the Matched BeltsInspect the Drive Belts Remove the BeltsMeasure the Deflection Force Check the Pulley AlignmentMeasure the Belt Span Calculate the Allowable Belt DeflectionTighten the Motor Base Bolts Adjust the Belt TensionCompare Measured Force to Recommended Force Replace the Drive Guard Cover Setting and Adjusting the Chamber Jackscrew Cutting Chamber Open Setpoint Adjust the Jackscrew OPEN-POSITION Limit Switch If the Motor Stops Before the Cutting Chamber Closes SET the Jackscrew CLOSED-POSITION Limit SwitchChamber Stops Before IT Closes but Motor Continues to RUN SET & Test the Mounting Bracket Limit SwitchSET the Jackscrew CLOSED-POSITION Limit From previous Close the Cutting Chamber Safety Interlock Retract the Screen Cradle Retainers Cradle Open Position Adjust the Cradle OPEN-POSITION Limit Switch Check the Cradle CLOSED-POSITION Switch Close the Screen Cradle Interlock Adjust the Cradle CLOSED-POSITION Limit SwitchClose the Screen Cradle Retainers Control Circuit Adjust the Sensor PositionZero Speed Sensor Zero Speed Sensor OperationRotor Knife Preparation Rotor Knife Installation Into FixtureKnife Length Setting Adjustable Rotor Knife Installation Knife Length SETTING-INSPECTIONHydraulic Pump Operation Hydraulic Opening Position SwitchesOperation RUN the Motor Discharge AIR AdjustmentCheck the Motor Rotation Direction Shut Down the Machine Cleaning the Discharge TransitionSafely Clearing a Jam Maintenance Check Daily Weekly Monthly Periodic Maintenance ScheduleScreen Condition Knife Screw TorqueBelt Tension Upper Chamber Pivot ARM-SCREWS Infeed Flap ConditionRetract the Screen Cradle Retainers Open the Screen Cradle InterlockSee -12 page 90 for Screen Cradle Lowering Instructions Replace the Screen Remove the ScreenMaintenance Close the Screen Cradle Interlock Cutting Chamber Access Open the Cutting Chamber with Hydraulics Open the Cutting Chamber with JackscrewsClose the Cutting Chamber with Jackscrews Fasten the Cutting Chamber Lower Raising the Screen Cradle with Jackscrews Rotor Knife Sharpening BED Knife Sharpening Locating Trouble Troubleshooting ChartTest Equipment Section Mechanical Faults Electrical Faults Problem Probable Cause RemedyBP2400 Series Parts List and Drawings 100 Parts Identification Drawing No. A-48050 Sheet 3 Parts Identification Drawing No. A-48050 Sheet 4 Parts Identification Drawing No. A-48150 Sheet 1 Parts Lists and Drawings Parts Identification Drawing No Sheet 1 Parts Identification Drawing No -460 Sheet 1 Wiring Diagram Drawing No. A-399598 Sheet 1 108 Drawing No -1 Sheet 1 Wiring Diagram for Hydraulics Drawing No. D-499061 Sheet 1 Wiring Drawing No. D-499044 Sheet 1 112 113