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1 General Information

1-1 Introduction

The Ball & Jewell EX Series Screenless Granulators are designed
to uniformly and consistently size-reduce solid material scrap.
They have been engineered to consistently deliver clean granulate
with a minimum of fines and longs.
The rotor on which the combs and breaker bars are mounted is a
machined steel unit supported by bearings mounted outside the
cutting chamber. The rotor is driven by a gear motor capable of
producing high torque loads. The granulator is equipped with a
magnetic reversing starter protected by manually resettable
overload heaters. The rotor combs and bed combs create a
shearing cutting action, producing a very consistent particle size.
Motors are individually fused for maximum protection in
compliance with the National Electric Code. The control enclosure
houses all of the necessary wiring, fuses, overload heaters, and
motor starter coils, along with the 115V control transformer and
granulator operating controls. The control enclosure is built to
meet NEC regulations and also contains a fused disconnect switch.
1-1-1 How to Use This Manual
Use this manual as a guide and reference for installing, operating,
and maintaining your EX Series Granulator. The purpose is to
assist you in applying efficient, proven techniques that enhance
equipment productivity.
The General Information section outlines models covered, standard
features, and available options. Additional sections within the
manual provide instructions for installation, pre-operational
procedures, operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective
maintenance.
Installation instructions include all required data for receiving,
unpacking, inspecting, and setup of the granulator. We can
provide the assistance of a factory-trained technician to help train
your operator(s) for a nominal charge.
Pre-operational procedures include instructions, checks, and
adjustments that should be followed before operating the
granulator. These instructions are intended to supplement