Sterlco BP800 Series Granulators - Manual (Page 23)

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Chapter 5: Maintenance
5-1 Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Before carrying out any work on the granulator, carefully read the instructions
provided in this manual.
Only specialists and competent personnel should carry out these operations.
All maintenance work must be carried out with the granulator switched OFF and with
the power supply disconnected and locked out.
Conduct that is not in accordance with safety instructions outlined in this manual may
pose a threat to both personnel and equipment.
Once the maintenance work is completed and before re-starting the granulator, make
sure to check the following:
ü Any parts that may have been replaced and/or tools that have been used are
removed from the granulator.
ü All safety equipment is in proper working condition.
Periodic Maintenance Schedule
Mechanical Check Frequency
Knife clearance and wear Weekly
Rotor knife retaining screws for tightness Weekly
Downstroke bed knife and shield retaining screws for
tightness
Weekly
Upstroke bed knife retaining screws for tightness Weekly
Screen cradle arm screws for tightness Weekly
In-feed chute and cutting chamber screws for tightness Monthly
After the granulator has been used for the first day, adjust the drive belt
tension. Correct tension for use should be the minimum at which the belt does
not slip. Make sure the pulleys are correctly aligned.