Sterlco ST500 Series Central Granulator - Manual (Page 6)

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TOPIC SECTION/PAGE
SECTION 4 – SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS ( Continued from previous page)
Adjusting or replacing the bed knives (Continued from previous page)
Loosen the mounting screws……………………………………………………………………………..4-4
Remove the first knife clamp or shield
Remove the bed knives
Clean the knife mounting surfaces……………………………………………………………………….4-5
Mounting screws
Replace the upstroke bed knife
Replace the upstroke knife clamp
Remove the down stroke bed knife………………………………………………………………………4-6
Replace the down stroke knife shields
Check the bed knives
Gap adjustment tips
Measure the knife gap……………………………………………………………………………………4-7
Set the downstream knife shield
Check the knife gap
Tighten the screws to final torque………………………………………………………………………..4-8
Finalize installation of upstroke bed knife
Fasten the cutting chamber……………………………………………………………………………….4-9
Close the cutting chamber safety interlock
Restart the granulator
Adjusting or replacing rotor knives ……………………………………………………………….4-10
Basic facts about the knives
Work safely
Open the cutting chamber interlock
Care in handling knives………………………………………………………………………………….4-11
Lock the rotor
Remove the mounting screws…………………………………………………………………………....4-12
Remove the rotor knives
Clean parts for reassembly
Mounting screws…………………...…………………………………………………………………....4-13
Rotors with replaceable knife seats
Tighten the rotor knives to final torque…………………………………………………………………4-14
Check the bed knives
Gap adjustment tips
Measure the knife gap
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