Sterling BP1012, BP1018 installation manual Safety Considerations, Safety Guidelines

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Safety Considerations

 

 

1-1 Safety Guidelines

Our granulators are designed to provide safe and reliable operation when installed and operated within design specifications, following national and local safety codes.

To avoid possible personal injury or equipment damage when installing, operating, or maintaining this granulator, use good judgment and follow these safe practices:

￿LEARN AND OBEY your company’s safety policy regarding granulating equipment.

￿MOVING OR LIFTING THE GRANULATOR: Although our equipment is built and engineered for great ruggedness in operation, care must be taken when moving the machine along the floor or lifting it. Damage may occur to sheet metal covers, electrical cabinets, or small brackets if pressure is applied to them when moving the granulator. When lifting the granulator, be certain of total machine weight and the capability of the lifting equipment. (See the Granulator Specification Sheets for machine weights and dimensions.)

￿GRANULATOR LOCATION: Adequate area for routine maintenance should be provided in order to open the machine for knife, screen, or cleanout service. Proper service area clearances also should allow people who are working on the machine to be clearly visible to others, thereby reducing the potential safety hazards.

￿SAFE HOUSEKEEPING: The work area must be kept clean and uncluttered during periods of operation or maintenance. No hand tools or other metal objects should be left on or around the machine. Any tools or other metal objects which mistakenly fall into the hopper feed opening can cause severe damage to internal cutting chamber and screen chamber components.

￿SAFETY GLASSES OR A FACE SHIELD MUST ALWAYS BE WORN when servicing or operating the machine. Although our machines are designed for the maximum in flyback control, caution must be used when operating near the hopper feed opening in order to guard against unexpected material flyback.

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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 Safety Procedures Guidelines for Moving the GranulatorClearing 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 Using This Manual General InformationIntroduction 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 CompleteIf the Shipment is Not Correct ReturnsUncrating Your Granulator Especially the Hopper Installation LiftingPositioning 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 MaintenanceMonthly Maintenance Operations Drive Belt TensionProper 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
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