Sterlco ST500 Series Central Granulator - Manual (Page 73)

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MAINTENANCE
SECTION 6-8
Cutting Chamber Access
FRONT CHAMBER ACCESS
TURN OFF AND LOCKOUT the power per OSHA 1910.147 OR ANSI Z244.1-1982
(Lockout/Tag out of Energy Sources).
If it is not possible to lock out the power, have an electrician remove the fuses.
Make sure the rotor has come to a complete stop.
Wear gloves to protect against injury from the rotor or bed knives.
OPEN THE CUTTING CHAMBER SAFETY
INTERLOCK
Disengage the interlock actuator screws
Back the screws out as far as they will go. When
unscrewed, the interlock will still be captive on the
door to prevent loss.
When disengaged, the interlock opens the electrical
control circuit to the motor and prevents the
machine from running.
Remove the granulate deflector and set aside
WARNING CUTTING CHAMBER OPENING
RELEASE THE SCREEN FASTENERS
Loosen the mounting cradles and remove one at a
time.
Pivot the cradles down until they rest on the floor