Sterlco ST500 Series Central Granulator - Manual (Page 8)

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TOPIC SECTION/PAGE
SECTION 5 – OPERATION
Initial startup……………………………………… …………………..………………………..…….…5-1
Safety check
Work safely
Check for mechanical interferences
Check the motor rotation direction…………………………...……………………………………….....5-2
Run the motor
Discharge air adjustment
Normal operation ……………………………………………………………………………………..5-3
Feed the machine
Shut down the machine
Discharge cleanout safety
Cleaning the discharge transition
Safely clearing the jam……………………………………………………………………….5-4
Work safely
Open the cutting chamber
Clear the jam……………………………………………………………………………………………..5-5
Malfunction check
Restart the granulator
SECTION 6 – MAINTENANCE
Periodic maintenance…………………………………………………………………………………….6-1
Periodic maintenance schedule
Lubrication……………………………………………………………………………………………….6-2
Knife screw torque
Belt tension
Screen condition
Infeed flap condition……………………………………………………………………………………..6-3
Pneumatic Cylinder inspection pivot pins & lockouts
Screen replacement …………………………………………………………………………………...6-4
Work safely
Open the screen cradle interlock
Retract the screen cradle retainers
Lower the screen cradle..…………………………………………………………………………………6-5
Beware of rotor knives
Remove the screen
Replace the screen ……………………………………………………………………………………….6-6
Raise and close the screen cradle
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