Sterlco SGBD Series Batch Gravimetric Blenders - Manual (Page 4)

Bulletin Number iv
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: SAFETY................................................................ 7
1-1 How to Use This Manual ............................................................................................. 7
Safety Symbols Used in this Manual .....................................................................7
1-2 Warnings and Precautions .......................................................................................... 9
1-3 Responsibility ............................................................................................................ 10
General Responsibility ........................................................................................10
Operator Responsibility .......................................................................................10
Maintenance Responsibility.................................................................................12
Reporting a Safety Defect ...................................................................................12
CHAPTER 2: FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ........................... 13
2-1 Models Covered in This Manual................................................................................ 13
2-2 General Description................................................................................................... 13
Accessories .........................................................................................................13
Customer Service ................................................................................................13
2-3 Typical Features and Components ........................................................................... 15
Mechanical Features ...........................................................................................15
Controller Features..............................................................................................15
System Component Description ..........................................................................16
Supply Hoppers ................................................................................................... 16
Slide Gates ........................................................................................................... 17
Weigh Hopper...................................................................................................... 18
Mix Chamber ....................................................................................................... 20
Operator Control Panel Display........................................................................... 20
2-4 Optional Components................................................................................................ 25
Pneumatic Slide Gate below Mixer......................................................................25
Low Level Sensors ..............................................................................................25
Mezzanine and Floor Stands...............................................................................25
Regrind Auger Metering (R.A.M.) Hopper ...........................................................26
Additive Feeder Hopper ......................................................................................26
Take-off Compartments.......................................................................................26
2-5 Safety Features ......................................................................................................... 27
Safety Circuit Standards......................................................................................27
Fail Safe Operation .............................................................................................27
Safety Device Lock-Outs .....................................................................................27
Twist Cap Plug Connected to Each Feeder Auger Motor....................................28
Electric Safety Interlock Switch ...........................................................................29
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION.................................................. 30
3-1 Uncrating the Equipment........................................................................................... 30
3-2 Mechanical Installation .............................................................................................. 30
Site Requirements ...............................................................................................31
Mounting Configurations .....................................................................................31
Machine Mount.................................................................................................... 31
Mezzanine Mount ................................................................................................ 32
Floor Mount (Central Blender) ............................................................................ 33