Sterlco TG 1200 Series Thermoform Granulators - Manual (Page 14)

T-Series Thermoforming Granulators Installation 14 of 37
3-4 Accessing the Cutting Chamber
You will need to access the cutting chamber before initial startup and for various
maintenance procedures. Use the following procedure to access the cutting chamber:
1. Turn the main power off, remove the line fuses, and tag the machine as out of
service.
2. Remove the access panel bolts. (This includes the safety switch actuator arm bolt),
and lift up and out to remove the access panel. The panel has a bottom internal skirt
that must be lifted clear of the base strip.
3. Remove the cradle arm bolts and swing the screen cradle arms down (See Figure 2).
4. Remove the screen.
Figure 2: Screen Cradle and Screens
3-5 Closing the Cutting Chamber
After completing any maintenance or adjustments inside the cutting chamber, use the
following procedure to close the cutting chamber and resume use of the granulator:
1. Replace the screen in the cradle arms, making sure that the far edges is trapped
beneath the downstroke bed knife block. Tighten the cradle arm bolts.
2. Replace the access panel and tighten in position, making sure that the interlock screw
sets the safety switch actuator arm into its correct operating position.
3. Replace line fuses, turn power on, and remove the out of service tag from the
machine.
Cradle Arm
Bolts
Cradle Arms
Screens