Sterling BP1018, BP1012 installation manual Start-Up Checks, Checking the Cutting Chamber

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1.Open the back cover, and insert the power cable from underneath the granulator.

2.Pass the power cable through the appropriate hole, and insert it into the control panel through a connector placed at the base.

3.Connect the three phase wires to the appropriate terminals of the main switch, and connect the ground wire to the terminal provided near the main disconnect switch. (See Figure 10.)

Figure 10: Electrical Connections

Phase Wire

Terminals

4-4 Start-Up Checks

4-4-1 Checking the Cutting Chamber

Before starting the granulator, open the cutting chamber to ensure that during transportation or installation, no foreign objects have fallen in. The use of heavy gloves is recommended to avoid injury when exposed to the knives in the cutting chamber.

NOTE: This operation must be carried out by an operator / mechanical maintenance engineer.

Check that the cutting chamber is free from foreign objects as follows:

1.Turn off and lockout the machine power to the granulator or remove the fuses from the main control panel.

2.Open the front panel, and remove the bin.

3.Unscrew the screw knob(s), and carefully lower the screen. (See Figure 11.)

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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 Clearing a Jammed Cutting Chamber Safety ProceduresGuidelines for Moving the Granulator 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 Introduction Using This ManualGeneral Information 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 CompleteUncrating Your Granulator If the Shipment is Not CorrectReturns Especially the Hopper Positioning the Granulator InstallationLifting 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 RecommendationsProper Belt Tension Monthly Maintenance OperationsDrive 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