Sterlco SGBD Series Batch Gravimetric Blenders - Manual (Page 33)

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• Allow at least 36” clearance around blender to provide adequate room for
cleaning, servicing, etc.
Using proper lifting equipment, lift the blender, using the lifting lugs attached to the top plate
of the blender. These lifting lugs can also be used to fasten horizontal or angled braces to the
blender if more stability is needed.
• Larger blenders need to be braced as part of the installation. Take care to insure
proper orientation with adequate access to operator controls, mix chamber, and
metering units
• Never weld on the blender, support stand, machine or mezzanine without first
removing the control panel and verifying that the blender is properly grounded.
Mezzanine Mount
In a mezzanine mount application, review the following items before installation begins.
First, verify the Slide Gate/Auger mounting locations match the mezzanine supports. Verify
that the mezzanine is capable of supporting the blender with a full load of material and
vacuum loading equipment installed.
• While in operation, the slide gate/auger blender applies horizontal and vertical
pressures to the mounting flange. If there is a question as to the mechanical
stability of a mounting flange, contact the manufacturer’s mechanical
engineering department.
Ensure that the gravity feed tube is installed in a vertical position, so that the materials will
gravity flow to the extruder hopper. Use aluminum tubing or smooth wall flex hose.
Figure 21: Typical Mezzanine Mounted Batch Blender
If possible, use rigid tubing. Some flex hose will tend to sag and generate static that could
cause de-mixing between the blender and the extruder.