Sterling BP1018, BP1012 installation manual Safety Symbols Used in This Manual, Description

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The Maintenance chapter is intended to serve as a source of detailed assembly and disassembly instructions for those areas of the equipment requiring service. Preventive maintenance sections are included to ensure that your granulator provides excellent, long service.

The Troubleshooting chapter serves as a guide for identification of most common problems. Potential problems are listed, along with possible causes and related solutions.

The Spare Parts section contains a list of parts that may require replacement. A spare parts list with part numbers specific to your machine is provided with your shipping paperwork package. Refer to this section for a listing of spare parts for purchase. Have your serial number and model number ready when ordering.

2-3 Safety Symbols Used in This Manual

The following safety alert symbols are used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow these symbols to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or in property damage.

2-4 Description

2-4-1 Technical Data

 

Infeed:

Front or top entry

Infeed hopper:

For manual feeding

Cutting Chamber:

Upright bolted type

Rotor:

3 knife rotor w/lateral disks

Cutting System:

Scissor action with double angle cutting

Knives:

Tool steel

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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 Considerations Safety GuidelinesPage Safety Procedures Guidelines for Moving the GranulatorClearing a Jammed Cutting Chamber Safety Features Safety Features Fitted On the GranulatorSafety Switch Opening the GranulatorWear protective gloves when exposed to knives Sound EnclosureModel Motor Power Noise Test Method Using This Manual General InformationIntroduction Safety Symbols Used in This Manual DescriptionMain Components of Standard Granulators Optional EquipmentModel Event of Shipping Damage Shipping InformationUnpacking and Inspection If the Shipment is Not CompleteIf the Shipment is Not Correct ReturnsUncrating Your Granulator Especially the Hopper Installation LiftingPositioning the Granulator Electrical Connection Inserting the BinStart-Up Checks Checking the Cutting ChamberChecking Rotation Direction Removing the Screw KnobTest the Interlock Switches Checking Knife PositionChecking the Knife Gap Pre-Operational Checklist Start Up and OperationOperation Never push material into the hopper with handsMaintenance General RecommendationsMonthly Maintenance Operations Drive Belt TensionProper Belt Tension Removal and Replacement of the Screen Belt ReplacementInspection and Adjustment of Knives Removing the ScreenPage Removing and Replacing Bed Knives Inspection of KnivesRemoval and Replacement of Rotating Blades Specifications for Re-sharpening Bed Knives Specifications for Re-sharpening Rotor Knives Bed Knife Specifications7Troubleshooting General ProblemsProblem Possible Causes Possible Remedies Electrical Problems Recommended Spare Parts List Spare PartsCutting Chamber Vertical Cross Section Cutting Chamber Longitudal Cross Section Cutting Chamber Front View Cutting Chamber Rear View Typical Wiring Diagram Contact Information Parts DepartmentService Notes Warranty