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Sterling BP1018, BP1012 Write down your granulator, ____________________, serial numbers here

Models: BP1012 BP1018

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Sterling can advise you on proper selection and sizing of systems for your operating

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Sterling is committed to a continuing program of product improvement. Specifications, appearance, and dimensions described in this manual are subject to change without notice.

Effective: 9/27/2005

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Sterling BP1018, BP1012 Write down your granulator, ____________________, serial numbers here, for future reference

Contents

Models BP1012 and BP1018 Operation and Installation ManualBP1000 Series Granulators $30.00____________________ Write down your granulator____________________ serial numbers hereSterling Warranty Information Page iii ofSterling Warranty Information Page iv ofTable of Contents Start Up and Operation Table of Figures 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Removing The ScreenSafety Considerations 1-1Safety GuidelinesPage 10 of 1-2-1Guidelines for Moving the Granulator 1-2Safety ProceduresSAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT 1-2-2Clearing a Jammed Cutting ChamberKNIVES 1-3Safety Features1-3-1Safety Features Fitted On the Granulator Figure 1: Safety Switch 1-3-2Opening the GranulatorWear protective gloves when exposed to knives 1-3-3Sound EnclosureModel Figure 3: Noise Test SpecificationsMotor Power 75% ProductionFigure 5: Noise Test Method 2-1Introduction General Information2-2Using This Manual 2-4Description 2-3Safety Symbols Used in This Manual2-4-1Technical Data 3.Bin for granulated material 4.Belt drive 2-4-2Main Components of Standard GranulatorsSee Figure 1.Infeed hopper 2.Cutting chamber 5.Control panel 6.Electric motorFigure 7: Overall Dimensions and Weights Model3-2In the Event of Shipping Damage Shipping Information3-1Unpacking and Inspection 3-3If the Shipment is Not Complete3-6Uncrating Your Granulator 3-4If the Shipment is Not Correct3-5Returns instructions from the shipping departmentESPECIALLY THE HOPPER Figure 8: Lifting the Granulator4-2Positioning the Granulator Installation4-1Lifting shipping papers and in Figure4-3Electrical Connection Figure 9: Inserting the Bin4-4 Start-UpChecks 4-4-1Checking the Cutting Chamber4-4-2Checking Rotation Direction 4-4-3Test the Interlock Switches 4-4-4Checking Knife PositionFigure 12: Checking the Knife Gap Page 29 ofStart Up and Operation 5-1 Pre-OperationalChecklistNever push material into the hopper with hands diagram5-2Operation Check that the pulleys are correctly aligned Maintenance6-1General Recommendations 6-2-2Proper Belt Tension 6-2Monthly Maintenance Operations6-2-1Drive Belt Tension 6-3Removal and Replacement of the Screen 6-2-3Belt Replacement6-4Inspection and Adjustment of Knives 5.Loosen the bed knife locking bolts. See Figure 6-5Removing and Replacing Bed Knives Figure 16: Inspection of Knives6-6Removal and Replacement of Rotating Blades Page 38 of6-7Specifications for Re-sharpeningBed Knives Page 39 ofFigure 18: Rotor Knife Specifications 6-8Specifications for Re-sharpeningRotor KnivesFigure 17 Bed Knife Specifications Problem 7TroubleshootingGeneral Problems Possible CausesPossible Remedies ProblemPossible Causes Abrasive materialPossible Causes Electrical ProblemsProblem Possible RemediesSpare Parts Table 1: Recommended Spare Parts ListPage 45 of Page 46 of Figure 21: Cutting Chamber – Front View Page 47 ofFigure 22: Cutting Chamber – Rear View Page 48 of9 Typical Wiring Diagram Page 49 ofParts Department Contact InformationService Department Sales DepartmentService Notes Page 51 ofWarranty

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