AEC Colortronic MTF 3000 Series Granulator - Manual (Page 9)

2.5 Set Up
Make certain the floor is clean, level, and free of obstructions before placing the machine into
position.
Visually inspect the hopper infeed opening to insure that no stray packing material or debris
is present.
Open the front doors and remove the fan transition on the front of the screen chamber by
releasing the clip fasteners at the top front edge of the chamber. Wipe out the inside of the
transition and then place it to one side.
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CAUTION
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The knives mounted on the rotor and also located at the edges of
the cutting chamber are extremely sharp. Always wear heavy gloves
and exercise care when working in the cutting chamber
Carefully inspect the interior of the cutting chamber for foreign material or debris. Slowly
turn the rotor by hand to verify that it rotates freely without obstruction or contact between
rotor and bed knives. Wipe the inside of the cutting chamber clean. Before closing the screen
chamber, check the chamber carefully to insure nothing has been left inside the machine.
Place the screen back into it’s original position and close the chamber securely. Insert all
bolts initially removed and tighten them fully.
Replace the fan transition, making sure that nothing has been left inside, and secure it to the
screen chamber with the clip fasteners.
Connect the fan transfer tube (optional) to the exhaust side of the transition by inserting it
through the transfer tube opening on the side cover of the machine. Fasten it securely with
clamps.
Position and connect any optional accessory equipment such as fans, conveyors, and
separators. Ensure all tubing joints are securely clamped and supported.
Make certain all electrical connections are properly made and supported between accessories
and the control enclosure (refer to the wiring diagram for wire and terminal connections).
Open the sheave guard (LH) by removing the bolts attaching the cover. Check the belts for
proper tension and alignment (refer to section 7). Upon completion, close the sheave guard
by placing the cover back into position by inserting all of the bolts originally removed and
tightening them fully.
Before closing the front doors, recheck all components to insure that they are properly
fastened.
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