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Sterling BP1018, BP1012 installation manual Start Up and Operation, Pre-OperationalChecklist

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5	Start Up and Operation

5-1 Pre-Operational Checklist

To ensure the granulator is ready for operation, perform the tasks listed on the following pre-operational checklist. Make sure that all electrical and mechanical machine elements are inspected and any defects corrected first.

Have all installation and preparation instructions been read and followed?

Have the granulator operators and all other necessary personnel, such as the cleanout, maintenance and service persons, been fully trained on machine operation and all machine safety mechanisms?

Have the granulator operator and all other necessary personnel, such as the cleanout, maintenance and service persons, read the Operation and Installation Manual?

Have sufficient location clearances been allowed?

Has the equipment been grounded as required by local codes and/or Article 250 of the National Electric Code?

Have all motors been checked for proper rotation?

Have all machine controls, pushbuttons, and limit switch interlocks been checked for proper functioning?

Has the cutting chamber been checked for foreign matter?

Have the drive components been checked for alignment and tension?

Is the machine properly closed with all visible fasteners tight?

Are all accessory components electrically and mechanically connected with proper support and with all fasteners tight?

Are all electrical enclosure boxes tightly closed and clamped shut?

Are all personnel clear of the machine?

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Sterling BP1018, BP1012 installation manual Start Up and Operation, Pre-OperationalChecklist

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 Chamber1-3Safety Features 1-3-1Safety Features Fitted On the GranulatorKNIVES 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 General Information 2-2Using This Manual2-1Introduction 2-3Safety Symbols Used in This Manual 2-4-1Technical Data2-4Description 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-OperationalChecklistdiagram 5-2OperationNever push material into the hopper with hands Maintenance 6-1General RecommendationsCheck that the pulleys are correctly aligned 6-2Monthly Maintenance Operations 6-2-1Drive Belt Tension6-2-2Proper 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 of6-8Specifications for Re-sharpeningRotor Knives Figure 17 Bed Knife SpecificationsFigure 18: Rotor 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