Sterling D48160s instruction

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING AN STERLING BP2400 SERIES GRANULATOR.

READ THIS MANUAL to learn how to operate and service your granulator safely. It covers the family of granulators called the BP2400. This series of Sterling Granulators is designed for the big jobs in reclamation of large blow-molded and thin walled, injection molded plastic parts as well as film.

This revision of the manual covers the improvements made since the introduction of the BP2400 Series Machines in 1993.

NOTE: This manual covers light maintenance only. No further maintenance should be performed without first contacting the Sterling Service Department at the mailing address and phone number shown on page 2.

When calling the factory for service information and parts, please have the model and serial number of your machine on hand. The serial number is stamped on the plate mounted on the center at the back of the granulator just below the hopper.

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Sterling D48160s manual

Contents

Sterling,Inc Sterling, Inc Refer to this Sheet When Ordering Parts Table of Contents Settings and Adjustments Topic SECTION/PAGE Table of Contents Operation Adjustable Rotor Knives…………………………………………………………………4-35 From previous Maintenance Troubleshooting Maintenance Parts Lists and Drawings Page Introduction What is a GRANULATOR? Section Learn Machine Safety Rotating Knives Safety Plate Follow the Safety Instructions Opening Hopper Safety Plate Jackscrew Reversing Operation Guards Safety Plate Hazardous Voltage Safety Plate Safety Instruction Plate Motor Rotation Safety Plate Rotating Knives Safety Plate Safety Clothing & Practices Keep CO-WORKERS OFF the Machine Wear Protective ClothingKeep Your Work Area Safe Be Sure the Rotor is Motionless Before Opening Machine Machine Opening Devices Open the Cutting Chamber Section Restart the Granulator Clear the JAM Machine and Controls BP 2400 Series Granulator Right Front Quarter View BP 2400 Series Granulator Left Rear Quarter View Uncrate the Granulator Section Overview Level the Granulator Section Move the Granulator to ITS Work SiteAllow Adequate Work Space Remove the Protective Coating Electrical Wiring Check Rotation of Motors SET UP the Machine FunctionsSection Check for Mechanical Interferences Alternate Test for the Interlock Switches Interlock Switch Test Procedure Installation Test the Zero Speed Sensor Alternate Test for the Interlock Switches from previous Test the Zero Speed Sensor Lubrication Settings and Adjustments See -10 page 87 for Cutting Chamber Opening Instructions Open the Cutting Chamber InterlockRelease the Cutting Chamber Fasteners Install the Rotor Locating PIN Remove the First Knife Clamp or Shield Loosen the Mounting ScrewsRemove the BED Knives Replace the Upstroke Knife Clamp Replace the Upstroke BED Knife Check the BED Knives GAP Adjustment TipsReplace the Downstroke BED Knife Replace the Downstroke Knife Shields SET the Downstroke Knife Shield Measure the Knife GAPCheck the Knife GAP See -11 page 88 for Cutting Chamber Closing Instructions Finalize Installation of Upstroke BED KnifeTighten the Screws to Final Torque Fasten the Cutting Chamber Close the Cutting Chamber Safety Interlock Basic Facts about the Knives See -10 page 87 for Cutting Chamber Opening Instructions Remove the Rotor Knives Lock the RotorRemove the Mounting Screws Photo Clean Parts for Reassembly Measure the Knife GAP GAP Adjustment Tips Tighten the Screws to Final Torque Check the Knife GAP Fasten the Cutting Chamber Remove the Drive Guard Cover Tighten the Belt Tension Install the Matched BeltsInspect the Drive Belts Remove the Belts Measure the Deflection Force Check the Pulley AlignmentMeasure the Belt Span Calculate the Allowable Belt Deflection Tighten the Motor Base Bolts Adjust the Belt TensionCompare Measured Force to Recommended Force Replace the Drive Guard Cover Setting and Adjusting the Chamber Jackscrew Cutting Chamber Open Setpoint Adjust the Jackscrew OPEN-POSITION Limit Switch If the Motor Stops Before the Cutting Chamber Closes SET the Jackscrew CLOSED-POSITION Limit Switch Chamber Stops Before IT Closes but Motor Continues to RUN SET & Test the Mounting Bracket Limit SwitchSET the Jackscrew CLOSED-POSITION Limit From previous Close the Cutting Chamber Safety Interlock Retract the Screen Cradle Retainers Cradle Open Position Adjust the Cradle OPEN-POSITION Limit Switch Check the Cradle CLOSED-POSITION Switch Close the Screen Cradle Interlock Adjust the Cradle CLOSED-POSITION Limit SwitchClose the Screen Cradle Retainers Control Circuit Adjust the Sensor PositionZero Speed Sensor Zero Speed Sensor Operation Rotor Knife Preparation Rotor Knife Installation Into FixtureKnife Length Setting Adjustable Rotor Knife Installation Knife Length SETTING-INSPECTION Hydraulic Pump Operation Hydraulic Opening Position Switches Operation RUN the Motor Discharge AIR AdjustmentCheck the Motor Rotation Direction Shut Down the Machine Cleaning the Discharge Transition Safely Clearing a Jam Maintenance Check Daily Weekly Monthly Periodic Maintenance Schedule Screen Condition Knife Screw TorqueBelt Tension Upper Chamber Pivot ARM-SCREWS Infeed Flap Condition Retract the Screen Cradle Retainers Open the Screen Cradle Interlock See -12 page 90 for Screen Cradle Lowering Instructions Replace the Screen Remove the Screen Maintenance Close the Screen Cradle Interlock Cutting Chamber Access Open the Cutting Chamber with Hydraulics Open the Cutting Chamber with Jackscrews Close the Cutting Chamber with Jackscrews Fasten the Cutting Chamber Lower Raising the Screen Cradle with Jackscrews Rotor Knife Sharpening BED Knife Sharpening Locating Trouble Troubleshooting ChartTest Equipment Section Mechanical Faults Electrical Faults Problem Probable Cause Remedy BP2400 Series Parts List and Drawings 100 Parts Identification Drawing No. A-48050 Sheet 3 Parts Identification Drawing No. A-48050 Sheet 4 Parts Identification Drawing No. A-48150 Sheet 1 Parts Lists and Drawings Parts Identification Drawing No Sheet 1 Parts Identification Drawing No -460 Sheet 1 Wiring Diagram Drawing No. A-399598 Sheet 1 108 Drawing No -1 Sheet 1 Wiring Diagram for Hydraulics Drawing No. D-499061 Sheet 1 Wiring Drawing No. D-499044 Sheet 1 112 113