Sterling D48160s manual Settings and Adjustments

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SECTION 2 – MACHINE PARTS AND CONTROLS…………………………………….…2-1

BP-Series granulators left front quarter view

BP-Series granulators, right front quarter view..…………………………………………………….….2-2

BP-Series granulators, machine open front view

BP-Series granulators, left rear quarter view …………………………..………………………………2-3

BP-Series granulators, right rear quarter view

SECTION 3 INSTALLATIONS Overview…………………………………………………………………………………………….…..3-1

Machine weights Uncrate the granulator Move the granulator to its worksite……………………………………………………………………………………………….…3-2

Allow adequate workspace Level the granulator Work safely

Remove protective coating………………………………………………………………………….…...3-3

Check knives and screen Power considerations

Electrical wiring…………………………………………………………………………………………3-4

Work safely

Check for mechanical interferences……………………………………………………………………..3-5

Set up the machine functions Check the rotation of motors

If necessary, reverse the motor rotation

Interlock switch test procedure………………………………………………………………………….3-6

Alternate test for the interlock switches

Test the zero speed sensor………………………………………………………………………………3-7

Lubrication……………………………………………………………………………………………...3-8

SECTION 4 – SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting or replacing the bed knives…………………………………………………………………..4-1

Basic facts about the knives

Check all settings and adjustments before granulating any material Malfunction check

Work safely

Open the cutting chamber interlock…………………………………………………………………….4-2

Release the cutting chamber fasteners

Care in handling knives ..…………………………………………………………………………….…4-3

Install the rotor-locating pin

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