Sterling BP1640 Accessing Cutting Chamber, Opening Cutting Chamber, Closing Cutting Chamber

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Accessing Cutting Chamber

 

 

4-1 Opening Cutting Chamber

1.Allow material to run out of the cutting chamber.

2.Shut OFF and LOCKOUT all power, including the main disconnect switch.

3.Release latch that holds (2) front doors closed. Loosen the handle (knob) on the front right hand door. This hand-knob when fully loosened stays captive to the door.

4.Loosen fasteners on front of machine. They are designed to remain with the upper screen chamber.

5.Rotate handle (right side of machine) clockwise to open the cutting chamber

WARNING!

DO NOT USE ANY OTHER MEANS TO CRANK OPEN THE MACHINE OTHER THAN THE HAND CRANK PROVIDED. Using other methods of turning the jack will result in damage to the unit.

NOTE: The cutting chamber is designed to open 90o to access the knives, but can be left open at any position on the way up depending on the reason for opening. The jack screw is a self-locking acme screw that will not back travel.

CAUTION!

New or resharpened knives should be handled with extreme care. It is suggested that the sharp cutting edges be covered with tape to prevent damage to the knives or injury to personnel during installation.

4-2 Closing Cutting Chamber

1.Double check the cutting chamber area for tools, rags, and other debris left in the area.

2.Rotate the crank handle counterclockwise to close..

3.Raise screen cradle and tighten the fasteners.

4.Close and latch the (2) front doors. Tighten the hand knob on the right side door.

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BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators

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Contents Model BP1620, BP1628, & BP1640 BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Safety Considerations Result in Injury to Personnel or Damage to Equipment Safety is no Accident Table of Contents Startup Checklist 33-34 Charts and FiguresIntroduction General InformationGeneral Description Granulator Specifications Unpacking and Inspection Shipping InformationEvent of Shipping Damages If the Shipment is Not Correct If the Shipment is Not CompleteReturns BP1600 Series Granulator UncratingSet-up InstallationScope GeneralFastener turn counter-clockwise to loosen Electrical Service Connections AC Motor High Amperage ReadingsOpening Cutting Chamber Accessing Cutting ChamberClosing Cutting Chamber Opening Screen Chamber Accessing Screen ChamberClosing Screen Chamber Electrical Test Sequence of OperationAlternate Procedure for testing interlock switch operation Granulator Startup Checklist Startup ChecklistFan Evacuation 25 BP1600 Final Machine Stops OperationOperation Instructions Temporary Machine StopsEmergency Stops Lubrication Specifications Routine MaintenanceScrew Jack Lubrication Instructions Motor & Belts Servicing30 BP1600 Belt Span and Deflection Belt Deflection Force Knife Removal & AdjustmentRotor Knife Removal Rotor Knife Sharpening Bed Knife Sharpening Rotor Knife InstallationBed Knife Installation & Setting Bed knife adjusting screws in metric Recommended Torque For Knife Bolts Preventative Maintenance ServiceProblem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting40 BP1600 41 BP1600 Recommended Spare Parts Spare PartsAppendix General Drawings Additional Parts44 BP1600 45 BP1600 46 BP1600 Service Notes 48 BP1600

BP1620, BP1640, BP1628 specifications

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