Sterlco TG 1200 Series Thermoform Granulators - Manual (Page 3)

T-Series Thermoforming Granulators iii
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: SAFETY ............................................................... 5
1-1 How to Use This Manual ............................................................................................. 5
Safety Symbols Used in this Manual .....................................................................5
1-2 General Safety Regulations ........................................................................................ 6
1-3 Responsibility .............................................................................................................. 6
1-4 Warnings and Precautions .......................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 2: FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ............................ 9
2-1 Models Covered in This Manual.................................................................................. 9
2-2 General Description..................................................................................................... 9
2-3 Typical Features and Components ........................................................................... 10
Hopper.................................................................................................................10
Cutting Chamber .................................................................................................10
Drive System .......................................................................................................10
Discharge System ...............................................................................................10
Base ....................................................................................................................10
2-4 Safety Features ......................................................................................................... 11
Safety Switches ...................................................................................................11
Safety Tags .........................................................................................................11
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION ................................................. 12
3-1 Uncrating the Equipment........................................................................................... 12
3-2 Belt Tensioning.......................................................................................................... 12
3-3 Electrical Connections............................................................................................... 13
3-4 Accessing the Cutting Chamber................................................................................ 14
3-5 Closing the Cutting Chamber .................................................................................... 14
3-6 Initial Start-up ............................................................................................................ 15
CHAPTER 4: OPERATION ...................................................... 16
4-1 Start-up...................................................................................................................... 16
4-2 Feeding the Granulator ............................................................................................. 16
4-3 Clearing a Jammed Cutting Chamber ....................................................................... 16
4-4 Shut-down ................................................................................................................. 17
CHAPTER 5: MAINTENANCE ................................................. 18
5-1 Preventative Maintenance Schedule......................................................................... 18
5-2 Lubrication................................................................................................................. 18
5-3 Replacing and Adjusting the Knives.......................................................................... 19
Rotor Knives ........................................................................................................19
Bed Knives ..........................................................................................................20
5-4 Sharpening the Knives .............................................................................................. 22
Rotor Knife Sharpening .......................................................................................22
Bed Knife Sharpening .........................................................................................22
5-5 Adjusting Belt Tension............................................................................................... 23
5-6 Motor Drive Belt Replacement .................................................................................. 24