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Chapter 5: Maintenance
5-1 Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Before carrying out any work on the granulator, carefully read the instructions provided in
this manual.
NOTE: Only specialist and competent personnel should carry out these operations.
All maintenance work must be carried out with the granulator switched OFF and with the
power supply disconnected and locked out.
Conduct that is not in accordance with safety instructions outlined in this manual may pose a
threat to both personnel and equipment.
Once the maintenance work in completed and before re-starting the granulator, make sure to
check the following:
" Any parts that may have been replaced and/or tools that have been used are removed
from the granulator.
" All safety equipment is in proper working condition.
Periodic Maintenance Schedule
Mechanical Check
Frequency
Knife clearance and wear
Weekly
Rotor knife retaining screws for tightness
Weekly
Downstroke bed knife and shield retaining screws for
tightness
Weekly
Upstroke bed knife retaining screws for tightness
Weekly
Screen cradle arm screws for tightness
Weekly
In-feed chute and cutting chamber screws for tightness
Monthy
NOTE: After the granulator has been used for the first day, adjust the drive belt
tension. Correct tension for use should be the minimum at which the belt does not slip.
Make sure the pulleys are correctly aligned.