Sterling BP1012, BP1018 installation manual Safety Procedures, Guidelines for Moving the Granulator

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For further information on granulator safety, installation, and operation, see the American National Standard for Plastics MachineryGranulators, Pelletizers, and Dicers Used for Size Reduction of PlasticsConstruction, Care, and Use. ANSI B151.11-1982.

Sterling has long recognized the importance of safety and has designed and manufactured its equipment with operator safety as a prime consideration. We expect you, as a user, to abide by the foregoing recommendations in order to make operator safety a reality.

SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT

1-2 Safety Procedures

1-2-1 Guidelines for Moving the Granulator

To lift and move the granulator safely and correctly, cover any sharp corners or edges, and use the type of equipment that has the most appropriate features and capacity.

Before lifting, check that there are no items that could fall during lifting.

Before positioning the granulator, check that the floor is level and is strong enough to support the load, that there is adequate space in the installation area to allow the movement of equipment necessary to the task and to enable any necessary maintenance work to be carried out unhindered.

1-2-2 Clearing a Jammed Cutting Chamber

1.Disconnect and lockout power.

2.Be certain that the rotor is motionless.

3.Open the front panel and remove the bin.

4.Unscrew the screw knob, which keeps the hopper and screen cradle in place.

5.Remove the screen.

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Contents BP1000 Series Granulators Page Sterling Warranty Information Sterling Warranty Information Table of Contents Start Up and Operation Table of Figures Viii Safety Guidelines Safety ConsiderationsPage Clearing a Jammed Cutting Chamber Safety ProceduresGuidelines for Moving the Granulator Safety Features Fitted On the Granulator Safety FeaturesOpening the Granulator Safety SwitchSound Enclosure Wear protective gloves when exposed to knivesModel Motor Power Noise Test Method Introduction Using This ManualGeneral Information Description Safety Symbols Used in This ManualOptional Equipment Main Components of Standard GranulatorsModel If the Shipment is Not Complete Shipping InformationUnpacking and Inspection Event of Shipping DamageUncrating Your Granulator If the Shipment is Not CorrectReturns Especially the Hopper Positioning the Granulator InstallationLifting Inserting the Bin Electrical ConnectionChecking the Cutting Chamber Start-Up ChecksRemoving the Screw Knob Checking Rotation DirectionChecking Knife Position Test the Interlock SwitchesChecking the Knife Gap Start Up and Operation Pre-Operational ChecklistNever push material into the hopper with hands OperationGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceProper Belt Tension Monthly Maintenance OperationsDrive Belt Tension Belt Replacement Removal and Replacement of the ScreenRemoving the Screen Inspection and Adjustment of KnivesPage Inspection of Knives Removing and Replacing Bed KnivesRemoval and Replacement of Rotating Blades Specifications for Re-sharpening Bed Knives Bed Knife Specifications Specifications for Re-sharpening Rotor KnivesGeneral Problems 7TroubleshootingProblem Possible Causes Possible Remedies Electrical Problems Spare Parts Recommended Spare Parts ListCutting Chamber Vertical Cross Section Cutting Chamber Longitudal Cross Section Cutting Chamber Front View Cutting Chamber Rear View Typical Wiring Diagram Parts Department Contact InformationService Notes Warranty