Sterling BP1018, BP1012 installation manual Start Up and Operation

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5	Start Up and Operation			30
	5-1	Pre-Operational Checklist		30
	5-2	Operation		31
6	Maintenance			32
	6-1	General Recommendations		32
	6-2	Monthly Maintenance Operations		33
		6-2-1	Drive Belt Tension	33
		6-2-2	Proper Belt Tension	33
		6-2-3	Belt Replacement	34
	6-3 Removal and Replacement of the Screen			34
	6-4 Inspection and Adjustment of Knives			35
	6-5 Removing and Replacing Bed Knives			37
	6-6 Removal and Replacement of Rotating Blades			38
	6-7 Specifications for Resharpening Bed Knives			39
	6-8 Specifications for Resharpening Rotor Knives			40
7	Troubleshooting			41
	7-1	General Problems		41
	7-2	Electrical Problems		43
8	Spare Parts			44
	8-1 Table 1: Recommended Spare Parts List			44
9	Typical Wiring Diagram			49
10	Contact Information			50

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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