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

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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 ......................................................................................... 10
1-3 Responsibility ............................................................................................................. 11
General Responsibility ........................................................................................ 11
Operator Responsibility ....................................................................................... 11
Maintenance Responsibility ................................................................................ 13
Reporting a Safety Defect ................................................................................... 13
CHAPTER 2: FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ........................... 14
2-1 Models Covered in This Manual ................................................................................. 14
2-2 General Description .................................................................................................... 14
Accessories ......................................................................................................... 14
Customer Service ................................................................................................ 14
2-3 Typical Features and Components ............................................................................. 16
Mechanical Features ........................................................................................... 16
Controller Features .............................................................................................. 16
System Component Description .......................................................................... 17
Supply Hoppers .................................................................................................... 17
Slide Gates ........................................................................................................... 18
Weigh Hopper ...................................................................................................... 19
Mix Chamber ....................................................................................................... 21
Operator Control Panel Display ........................................................................... 22
2-4 Optional Components ................................................................................................. 30
Pneumatic Slide Gate below Mixer ..................................................................... 30
Low Level Sensors .............................................................................................. 30
Remote Touch Screen ........................................................................................ 30
Mezzanine and Floor Stands .............................................................................. 30
HD—“Heavy Duty” RD—“Regular Duty” ....................................................... 31
Regrind Auger Metering (R.A.M.) Hopper ........................................................... 31
Additive Feeder Hopper ...................................................................................... 32
Take-off Compartments ...................................................................................... 32
2-5 Safety Features .......................................................................................................... 32
Safety Circuit Standards ..................................................................................... 33
Fail Safe Operation ............................................................................................. 33
Safety Device Lock-Outs ..................................................................................... 33
Twist Cap Plug Connected to Each Feeder Auger Motor ................................... 34
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION ................................................. 36
3-1 Uncrating the Equipment ............................................................................................ 36
3-2 Mechanical Installation ............................................................................................... 36
Site Requirements ............................................................................................... 37
Mounting Configurations ..................................................................................... 37
Machine Mount .................................................................................................... 37
Mezzanine Mount ................................................................................................ 38