Sterling 5-4 Knife Recommendations and Adjustments IMPORTANT!

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suitability for use in heavy-duty applications under heavy shock
loads. It also contains rust inhibitors, has high temperature
stability, and exhibits good water resistance.
Bearings should be lubricated with care. Too much grease applied
to the bearings at one time can rupture bearing seals. Under
normal operating conditions, a moderate amount of grease applied
every 2,000 hours should be adequate to ensure long life. Severe
operating conditions require more frequent lubrication
intervals.
5-4 Knife Recommendations and Adjustments
IMPORTANT!
The rotor and bed combs are subjected to severe conditions, and you should
inspect combs periodically for sharpness. The sharper the combs are kept, the
better the machine operates, producing quality regrind. If the combs become
severely rounded, chipped, or otherwise damaged, the granulator experiences
heavy shock loads during operation causing additional and significant reduction
in comb life.
5-4-1 Removing, Replacing and Adjusting Granulator Combs
5.4.1.a. Removing Rotor Combs:
1. Shut OFF and LOCK OUT all power, including the main
disconnect switch.
!!! DANGER !!!
Before undertaking any machine repairs or maintenance, always make certain
that the machine disconnect switches are turned to the OFF position or that the
control enclosure is disconnected from the main power source.
Lock out all sources of power, including the main disconnect switch, and follow
all of your plant lockout procedures.
2. Remove the bolts that hold the hopper on the cutting chamber.
3. Remove the timing belt drive.
4. Remove the timing belt guard.
5. Remove the rotor blocks.