Sterlco BP800 Series Granulators - Manual (Page 15)

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Chapter 3: Installation
3-1 Uncrating the Equipment
Prepare in advance the site you have selected for installation of the granulator. Be sure
the area the machine will occupy is clean, level, and free of obstruction. The selected site
must have a floor rating to adequately support the weight of the machine.
The granulator is mounted on a wooden skid and blocked and banded to secure it for
shipment. All non-painted items subject to corrosion are coated with a quality rust
preventative, and the machine is covered with heavy-duty polyethylene to protect it from
moisture and dirt. Granulators are normally shipped completely assembled unless the
size of the machine or an agreement for special shipping arrangements prompts partial
assembly.
If an inspection after shipment has revealed no shipping damage, unpack the unit by
removing the polyethylene protective covering and banding. Remove the envelope with
the parts list, assembly drawings, electrical schematics, and manual from the base
evacuation area.
You can now have the machine lifted from the skid. A forklift is ideal for this process,
but make sure to properly position the forks between the casters and the centrally
mounted evacuation pipe from the side of the machine (see figure below).
Do not attempt to lift the granulator with a shaft or protruding member—
ESPECIALLY THE HOPPER!