Sterling BP1012, BP1018 installation manual Electrical Problems

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7-2	Electrical Problems

Problem		Possible Causes	Possible Remedies
Machine stops for no		Safety switch has stopped power	Check that the knobs that operate
apparent reason			the safety switch are tightened

Electric motor does not		No power	Check fuses
start
		Overload failure	Check amperage of electric motor
			Check and replace
		Safety switch not working
			Empty cutting chamber
		Cutting chamber too full
Motor starts but does not		Excessive drive belt tension	Check belt tension and adjust
speed up or take a load
		Motor connected to power source	Reconnect correctly
		incorrectly
		Defective starter winding	Check current in each phase. If
			substantial difference between
			phases, contact motor manufacturer

Motor starts, but does not		Bearing excessively worn	Replace bearings
gain speed
		Cutting chamber full	Empty cutting chamber

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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 If the Shipment is Not Complete Shipping InformationUnpacking and Inspection Event of Shipping DamageReturns 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