Sterling BP1628, BP1640, BP1620 installation manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Solution

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10

Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

Verify that the correct

 

 

 

No power.

pushbuttons are being

 

 

 

depressed and that the

 

 

 

 

main disconnect switch is

 

 

 

 

in the ON position.

 

 

 

 

Try to locate grounds, a

 

 

 

 

locked rotor or other

 

 

 

 

reasons.

 

 

 

Fuses are blown.

 

 

 

 

Replace fuses with the

 

 

 

 

size and type shown on

 

 

 

 

the wiring diagram

 

 

 

 

(located in the control

 

 

Motor/(optional) fan

 

enclosure).

 

 

Check for motor and fan

If required, reset #1

 

 

motor will not start.

overloads.

MOL, #2 MOL.

 

 

 

 

Check the limit switches

 

 

 

 

at the cutting chamber,

 

 

 

If a limit switch is open.

screen chamber, and

 

 

 

hopper cleanout doors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure proper actuation

 

 

 

 

and replace if required.

 

 

 

If fan is hinged type

Check safety limit switch

 

 

 

to be sure it is making

 

 

 

design (optional)

 

 

 

contact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If not equipped with fan

Check jumper on

 

 

 

terminals #3 & #5.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After completing above

 

 

 

 

inspection, machine will

Call Service Department.

 

 

 

still not start.

 

 

 

 

Machine is overloaded

Reduce amount of

 

 

 

feedstock put into

 

 

 

with feedstock.

 

 

 

machine per unit of time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machine stalls/(optional)

 

Clear the jammed

 

 

 

material then visually

 

 

fan stalls

 

 

 

Pieces of feedstock

inspect the rotor to

 

 

 

 

 

 

jammed in the rotor.

ensure it is not damaged

 

 

 

 

and that the knife gaps

 

 

 

 

are correct.

 

 

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

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 Shipping Information Unpacking and InspectionEvent of Shipping Damages If the Shipment is Not Complete If the Shipment is Not CorrectReturns BP1600 Series Granulator UncratingSet-up InstallationScope GeneralFastener turn counter-clockwise to loosen Electrical Service Connections AC Motor High Amperage ReadingsAccessing Cutting Chamber Opening Cutting ChamberClosing Cutting Chamber Opening Screen Chamber Accessing Screen ChamberClosing Screen Chamber Electrical Test Sequence of OperationAlternate Procedure for testing interlock switch operation Startup Checklist Granulator 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

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