Sterlco ST500 Series Central Granulator - Manual (Page 5)

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TOPIC SECTION/PAGE
SECTION 2 – MACHINE PARTS AND CONTROLS …………………………………….…2-1
ST500 Series granulators, right front quarter view
ST500 Series granulators, left quarter view…………...………………..………………………….….2-2
ST500 Series granulators, machine open cutting chamber view
ST500 Series granulators, rear quarter view……...…………………..………..………………………2-3
ST500 Series granulators, rear hopper view
SECTION 3 INSTALLATIONS
Overview…………………………………………………………………………………………….…..3-1
Machine weights
Uncrate the granulator
Move the granulator to its worksite……………….………………………………………………….…3-2
Allow adequate workspace
Level the granulator
Work safely
Remove protective coating………………………………………………………………………….…...3-3
Check knives and screen
Power considerations
Electrical wiring…………………………………………………………………………………………3-4
Work safely
Check for mechanical interferences……………………………………………………………………..3-5
Set up the machine functions
Check the rotation of motors
If necessary, reverse the motor rotation
Interlock switch test procedure………………………………………………………………………….3-6
Alternate test for the interlock switches
Test the zero speed sensor………………………………………………………………………………3-7
Lubrication……………………………………………………………………………………………...3-8
SECTION 4 – SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Adjusting or replacing the bed knives…………………………………………………………………..4-1
Basic facts about the knives
Check all settings and adjustments before granulating any material
Malfunction check
Work safely
Open the cutting chamber interlock…………………………………………………………………….4-2
Release the cutting chamber fasteners
Care in handling knives ..…………………………………………………………………………….…4-3
Install the rotor-locating pin
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