Sterling BP1012, BP1018 installation manual Especially the Hopper

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drawings, electrical schematics, and manual from the base evacuation area.

You can now have the machine lifted from the skid. A forklift is ideal for the purpose, but take care to properly position the forks between the casters and the centrally mounted evacuation pipe from the side of the machine. (See Figure 8)

Figure 8: Lifting the Granulator

! CAUTION !

Do not attempt to lift the granulator by means of any shaft or protruding member,

ESPECIALLY THE HOPPER

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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