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Sterling BP1012, BP1018 installation manual Especially The Hopper, Lifting the Granulator

Models: BP1012 BP1018

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drawings, electrical schematics, and manual from the base evacuation area.

You can now have the machine lifted from the skid. A forklift is ideal for the purpose, but take care to properly position the forks between the casters and the centrally mounted evacuation pipe from the side of the machine. (See Figure 8)

Figure 8: Lifting the Granulator

! CAUTION !

Do not attempt to lift the granulator by means of any shaft or protruding member,

ESPECIALLY THE HOPPER

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Sterling BP1012, BP1018 installation manual Especially The Hopper, Lifting the Granulator

Contents

$30.00 Operation and Installation ManualBP1000 Series Granulators Models BP1012 and BP1018serial numbers here Write down your granulator____________________ ____________________Page iii of Sterling Warranty InformationPage iv of Sterling Warranty InformationTable of Contents Start Up and Operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Table of FiguresRemoving The Screen 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 221-1Safety Guidelines Safety ConsiderationsPage 10 of 1-2-2Clearing a Jammed Cutting Chamber 1-2Safety ProceduresSAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT 1-2-1Guidelines for Moving the GranulatorKNIVES 1-3Safety Features1-3-1Safety Features Fitted On the Granulator 1-3-2Opening the Granulator Figure 1: Safety Switch1-3-3Sound Enclosure Wear protective gloves when exposed to knives75% Production Figure 3: Noise Test SpecificationsMotor Power ModelFigure 5: Noise Test Method 2-1Introduction General Information2-2Using This Manual 2-4Description 2-3Safety Symbols Used in This Manual2-4-1Technical Data 5.Control panel 6.Electric motor 2-4-2Main Components of Standard GranulatorsSee Figure 1.Infeed hopper 2.Cutting chamber 3.Bin for granulated material 4.Belt driveModel Figure 7: Overall Dimensions and Weights3-3If the Shipment is Not Complete Shipping Information3-1Unpacking and Inspection 3-2In the Event of Shipping Damageinstructions from the shipping department 3-4If the Shipment is Not Correct3-5Returns 3-6Uncrating Your GranulatorFigure 8: Lifting the Granulator ESPECIALLY THE HOPPERshipping papers and in Figure Installation4-1Lifting 4-2Positioning the GranulatorFigure 9: Inserting the Bin 4-3Electrical Connection4-4-1Checking the Cutting Chamber 4-4 Start-UpChecks4-4-2Checking Rotation Direction 4-4-4Checking Knife Position 4-4-3Test the Interlock SwitchesPage 29 of Figure 12: Checking the Knife Gap5-1 Pre-OperationalChecklist Start Up and OperationNever 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 6-2-3Belt Replacement 6-3Removal and Replacement of the Screen6-4Inspection and Adjustment of Knives 5.Loosen the bed knife locking bolts. See Figure Figure 16: Inspection of Knives 6-5Removing and Replacing Bed KnivesPage 38 of 6-6Removal and Replacement of Rotating BladesPage 39 of 6-7Specifications for Re-sharpeningBed KnivesFigure 18: Rotor Knife Specifications 6-8Specifications for Re-sharpeningRotor KnivesFigure 17 Bed Knife Specifications Possible Causes 7TroubleshootingGeneral Problems ProblemAbrasive material ProblemPossible Causes Possible RemediesPossible Remedies Electrical ProblemsProblem Possible CausesTable 1: Recommended Spare Parts List Spare PartsPage 45 of Page 46 of Page 47 of Figure 21: Cutting Chamber – Front ViewPage 48 of Figure 22: Cutting Chamber – Rear ViewPage 49 of 9 Typical Wiring DiagramSales Department Contact InformationService Department Parts DepartmentPage 51 of Service NotesWarranty