Sterling BP1012, BP1018 installation manual Electrical Connection, Inserting the Bin

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water. The granulator should be installed in an inside covered, weather-proof environment and away from any areas where water collects on the floor.

Once the granulator is in position, the front panel must be opened in order to insert the bin as illustrated in Figure 9.

Figure 9: Inserting the Bin

4-3 Electrical Connection

It is extremely important that the machine is correctly wired into the plant power source by a licensed electrician. See Section 9 for a wiring diagram.

All electrical equipment must be properly grounded in accordance with local and national codes to protect personnel from electrical shock. A fusible, lockable disconnect between the plant power source and the machine electrical cabinet is highly recommended.

!!Caution!!

Before connecting the power, check that the power cable size and capacity corresponds to the horsepower and amp load indicated on the granulator label and that the disconnect switch is in the OFF position. (See Figure 2.)

Unless otherwise specified, the granulator has been wired for 480 volts, 60 Hz, 3 ph.

The power cable from the plant source can be run directly to the control panel or through the base of the machinery. To run the power cable through the base of the granulator, perform the following steps:

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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 Guidelines for Moving the Granulator Safety ProceduresClearing a Jammed Cutting Chamber 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 General Information Using This ManualIntroduction Description Safety Symbols Used in This ManualOptional Equipment Main Components of Standard GranulatorsModel Unpacking and Inspection Shipping InformationEvent of Shipping Damage If the Shipment is Not CompleteReturns If the Shipment is Not CorrectUncrating Your Granulator Especially the Hopper Lifting InstallationPositioning the Granulator 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 MaintenanceDrive Belt Tension Monthly Maintenance OperationsProper 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