Rotor Knife Preparation, Knife Length Setting | Sterling D48160s

SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS

SECTION 4-35

Adjustable rotor knives

ROTOR KNIFE PREPARATION

Prepare the rotor knives for setting by installing the adjusting screws	PHOTO
and lock nuts into the rear of the knife.	Knife with screws
Be sure that the screws are fully engaged into the knife. This will assure
easy installation into the knife setting fixture.
Use only factory supplied adjusting screws. These screws are accurately
machined in order to assure proper knife settings.

ROTOR KNIFE INSTALLATION INTO FIXTURE

Loosen the front fixture screw and install the knife into fixture.	PHOTO
With the knife installed tighten the front fixture screw.	Fixture front screw

KNIFE LENGTH SETTING

Turn out the adjusting screws until the heads make firm contact with	PHOTO
rear setting blocks.	Knife with adjusting

screws

With the screws properly adjusted the front edge of the knife should be in contact with the front setting block, along it’s entire length.

Tighten the locknuts against the rear of the knife to maintain the setting.

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Sterling D48160s manual Rotor Knife Preparation, Rotor Knife Installation Into Fixture, Knife Length Setting

Contents

Sterling,Inc Refer to this Sheet When Ordering Parts Sterling, Inc Table of Contents Settings and Adjustments Topic SECTION/PAGE Table of Contents Adjustable Rotor Knives…………………………………………………………………4-35 Operation Maintenance From previous Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts Lists and Drawings Page What is a GRANULATOR? Introduction Learn Machine Safety Section Follow the Safety Instructions Rotating Knives Safety Plate Opening Hopper Safety Plate Guards Safety Plate Jackscrew Reversing Operation Safety Instruction Plate Hazardous Voltage Safety Plate Rotating Knives Safety Plate Motor Rotation Safety Plate Safety Clothing & Practices Keep Your Work Area Safe Wear Protective ClothingKeep CO-WORKERS OFF the Machine Machine Opening Devices Be Sure the Rotor is Motionless Before Opening Machine Section Open the Cutting Chamber Clear the JAM Restart the Granulator Machine and Controls BP 2400 Series Granulator Right Front Quarter View BP 2400 Series Granulator Left Rear Quarter View Section Overview Uncrate the Granulator 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 Interlock Switch Test Procedure Alternate Test for the Interlock Switches Installation Alternate Test for the Interlock Switches from previous Test the Zero Speed Sensor Lubrication Test the Zero Speed Sensor 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 BED Knife Replace the Upstroke Knife Clamp Replace the Downstroke Knife Shields GAP Adjustment TipsReplace the Downstroke BED Knife 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 Close the Cutting Chamber Safety Interlock Fasten the Cutting Chamber Basic Facts about the Knives See -10 page 87 for Cutting Chamber Opening Instructions Remove the Mounting Screws Lock the RotorRemove the Rotor Knives Clean Parts for Reassembly Photo GAP Adjustment Tips Measure the Knife GAP Check the Knife GAP Tighten the Screws to Final Torque Fasten the Cutting Chamber Remove the Drive Guard Cover Remove the Belts Install the Matched BeltsInspect the Drive Belts Tighten the Belt Tension Calculate the Allowable Belt Deflection Check the Pulley AlignmentMeasure the Belt Span 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 SET the Jackscrew CLOSED-POSITION Limit Switch If the Motor Stops Before the Cutting Chamber Closes 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 Operation Adjust the Sensor PositionZero Speed Sensor Control Circuit Knife Length Setting Rotor Knife Installation Into FixtureRotor Knife Preparation Knife Length SETTING-INSPECTION Adjustable Rotor Knife Installation Hydraulic Opening Position Switches Hydraulic Pump Operation Operation Check the Motor Rotation Direction Discharge AIR AdjustmentRUN the Motor Cleaning the Discharge Transition Shut Down the Machine Safely Clearing a Jam Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Schedule Check Daily Weekly Monthly Belt Tension Knife Screw TorqueScreen Condition Infeed Flap Condition Upper Chamber Pivot ARM-SCREWS Open the Screen Cradle Interlock Retract the Screen Cradle Retainers See -12 page 90 for Screen Cradle Lowering Instructions Remove the Screen Replace the Screen Maintenance Close the Screen Cradle Interlock Cutting Chamber Access Open the Cutting Chamber with Jackscrews Open the Cutting Chamber with Hydraulics 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 Problem Probable Cause Remedy Electrical Faults 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