Sterling D48160s manual

MACHINE AND CONTROLS

BP 2400 Series Granulator Right Front Quarter View

1.Drive guard

2.Drive guard cover

3.Inlet vent -discharge blower

4.Safety plates

5.Interlock actuator screw screen cradle

6.Infeed flap

BP 2400 Series Granulator Machine Open Front View

1.Screen

2.Rotor Knife

3.Bed knife (down stroke)

4.Rotor locating pin

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Sterling D48160s manual BP 2400 Series Granulator Right Front Quarter View

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 Your Work Area Safe Wear Protective ClothingKeep CO-WORKERS OFF the Machine 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 Allow Adequate Work Space Section Move the Granulator to ITS Work SiteLevel the Granulator Remove the Protective Coating Electrical Wiring Section Check for Mechanical Interferences SET UP the Machine FunctionsCheck Rotation of Motors 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 Release the Cutting Chamber Fasteners Open the Cutting Chamber InterlockSee -10 page 87 for Cutting Chamber Opening Instructions Install the Rotor Locating PIN Remove the BED Knives Loosen the Mounting ScrewsRemove the First Knife Clamp or Shield Replace the Upstroke Knife Clamp Replace the Upstroke BED Knife Replace the Downstroke BED Knife GAP Adjustment TipsReplace the Downstroke Knife Shields Check the BED Knives Check the Knife GAP Measure the Knife GAPSET the Downstroke Knife Shield Tighten the Screws to Final Torque Finalize Installation of Upstroke BED KnifeSee -11 page 88 for Cutting Chamber Closing Instructions 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 Mounting Screws Lock the RotorRemove the Rotor Knives 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 Inspect the Drive Belts Install the Matched BeltsRemove the Belts Tighten the Belt Tension Measure the Belt Span Check the Pulley AlignmentCalculate the Allowable Belt Deflection Measure the Deflection Force Compare Measured Force to Recommended Force Adjust the Belt TensionTighten the Motor Base Bolts 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 SET the Jackscrew CLOSED-POSITION Limit SET & Test the Mounting Bracket Limit SwitchChamber Stops Before IT Closes but Motor Continues to RUN 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 Retainers Adjust the Cradle CLOSED-POSITION Limit SwitchClose the Screen Cradle Interlock Zero Speed Sensor Adjust the Sensor PositionZero Speed Sensor Operation Control Circuit Knife Length Setting Rotor Knife Installation Into FixtureRotor Knife Preparation Adjustable Rotor Knife Installation Knife Length SETTING-INSPECTION Hydraulic Pump Operation Hydraulic Opening Position Switches Operation Check the Motor Rotation Direction Discharge AIR AdjustmentRUN the Motor Shut Down the Machine Cleaning the Discharge Transition Safely Clearing a Jam Maintenance Check Daily Weekly Monthly Periodic Maintenance Schedule Belt Tension Knife Screw TorqueScreen Condition 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 Test Equipment Troubleshooting ChartLocating Trouble 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