Sterling BP1018, BP1012 installation manual Problem Possible Causes Possible Remedies

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Problem		Possible Causes		Possible Remedies
		Abrasive material		Contact the supplier for special
				knives
Rotor Jamming		Excessive infeed material		Reduce amount of material being
				fed to the machine
		Total or partial obstruction of the		Remove the screen and clear the
		screen holes		holes
		Insufficient belt tension		Check and/or adjust belt tension
		Knives worn		Replace with new knives
		Distance between the knives too		Check distance between knives
		small or too large
		Screen holes too small		Increase screen hole diameter
		Failure of air conveying system or		Check fan rotation and that pipes
		discharge system		are not obstructed

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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