3 initial start-up – Sterlco SMS Series Single Shaft Shredder User Manual

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Chapter 3: Installation

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Checking the Rotational Direction

Rotational direction of the motors must be checked before initial start-up. The following
steps must be completed.

1. Switch the machine ON and then immediately OFF again.

2. Observe whether the discharge air fan in the drive motor is rotating in the

direction of the direction arrow.

NOTE: If running in the wrong direction, reconnect the motor connection
immediately. Damage to the machine will result from operation in the wrong direction.

3-3 Initial Start-up

General Advice

• All work related to start-up may only be carried out by trained and specialized

personnel.

• Check the machine for possible transportation damage or other damage. If any

damage exists, confirm it with the freight company and report it to the manufacturer.

• After setting up for service and before starting up for the first time, necessary checks

must be completed.

• Check the oil level of the gear box before operating the machine.

• Fill oil into the hydraulic tank.

• Please observe the operation manual from the manufacturer

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Machine Check Prior to Start-up

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Use a torque wrench to check the cutter mounting screws when lower housing flap is

open.

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Search the grinding chamber for foreign matter.

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Open the lower housing flap and make sure the screen has been inserted in

accordance with the regulations.

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Close upper housing flap and fasten screws tightly.

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Check oil level of the gear box.

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Fill oil into the hydraulic unit.

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Examine in-feed device (accessories) for foreign matter.

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Check that the Emergency Stop buttons are unlocked.

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Check all safety devices for proper functioning.

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Switch ON machine for a short period of time and check rotational direction. The

rotational direction can be seen at the discharge air fan of the drive motor (observe
running direction arrow).

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Switch ON hydraulic unit for a short time and check rotational direction.

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