Sterling EX909 Manuel d'utilisateur

Operation and Installation ManualEX Series Screenless GranulatorImportant! Read Carefully Before Attempting to Install or Operate EquipmentBulletin N

Page xBall & Jewell Warranty InformationWe warrant our product to be of the kind and quality quoted, and no other warranty except oftitle shall be

Page 111 General Information1-1 IntroductionThe Ball & Jewell EX Series Screenless Granulators are designedto uniformly and consistently size-redu

Page 12standard shop procedures performed at shift, daily, and weeklyintervals.The Operation chapter includes a description of electrical andmechanica

Page 131-2 Granulator SpecificationsTable 1: Granulator SpecificationsEX909 EX913 EX918Cutting Circle 9.7” (247 mm) 9.7” (247 mm) 9.7” (247 mm)Through

Page 14• No Tools Required to open the cutting chamber/segmentchamber/hopper chute• Four (4) swivel casters1-4 Available OptionsAvailable standard o

Page 152 Shipping Information2-1 Unpacking and InspectionYou should inspect your Ball & Jewell EX Series ScreenlessGranulator for possible shippi

Page 162-3 If the Shipment is Not CompleteCheck the packing list as back-ordered items are noted on thepacking list. You should have:; Ball & J

Page 17Your EX Series Screenless Granulator is mounted on a woodenskid and blocked and banded to secure it for shipment. All non-painted items subjec

Page 183 Installation3-1 ScopeThis chapter contains all instructions required for experiencedinstallation personnel to install the granulator and pr

Page 193. Look inside the base evacuation area. Spare parts, such ascombs, are often placed inside this area for shipping purposes.! CAUTION !The cu

Page iiWrite down your granulator ________________ ________________serial numbers here ________________ ________________for future reference _________

Page 204. Position and connect any optional accessory equipment such asvacuum lines, conveyors, and separators. Ensure all tubingjoints are securely

Page 21Make certain all electrical connections are properly made andsupported between accessories and the control enclosure (refer tothe wiring diagra

Page 22Department at 1-800-229-2919 for voltage modificationinstructions.3-7-1 Hopper Safety Disconnect1. Turn the main disconnect to the ON positio

Page 234 General Operation4-1 ScopeThis chapter contains the information required to carry out pre-operational procedures, as well as general operatio

Page 24; Are all electrical enclosure boxes tightly closed and clampedshut?; Are all personnel clear of the machine?4-3 Granulator OperationThe machin

Page 25! CAUTION !Never close the chamber access doors without checking that all three (3)segregation chambers are in place and hand knobs are tight.

Page 265 Maintenance5-1 Maintaining Drive ComponentsFor continuing reliable operation of the granulator, it is of theutmost importance that the motor

Page 27Figure 1: Belt Tensioning ChartNew Belt Used BeltDesign HPMin Max Min Max1 442 443 438 4402 466 469 459 4623 490 495 480 4855-2 Replacing Timi

Page 28suitability for use in heavy-duty applications under heavy shockloads. It also contains rust inhibitors, has high temperaturestability, and ex

Page 296. Lift the rotor out of cutting chamber7. Remove the three (3) socket head cap screws that hold the rotorassembly together.8. Slide the cut

Page iiiSafety ConsiderationsBall & Jewell EX Series Granulator Sprue and Runner Cutters aredesigned to provide safe and reliable operation when i

Page 30the hex cams have a “dot” machined on the cam face to showthe high point when installed.3. Assemble a washer and hex cap screws into each adju

Page 31Step 1:Fill the bin with granulate of the material you intend to run throughthe granulator. Make sure the bin is filled to a level that covers

Page 32available when calling Spare Parts Express at 1-800-229-2919 fornew replacement OEM parts.NOTE: Refer to part numbers when ordering replacemen

Page 336 TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause SolutionFeedstock may be hung up inside thehopper.Shut machine down and check.No granulateVacuum line m

Page 34Problem Possible Cause SolutionCombs are dull. Reverse bed comb or replacecombs and re-install.Overloading of the machine. Regulate the infeed

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Page 38 Parts DepartmentCall Spare Parts Express toll-free 8am – 8PM EST (800) 229-2919. Ball & Jewell OEM qualityreplacement and spare parts

Page 397 Charts and FiguresFigure 3: EX Series Screenless Granulator (Front)Figure 4: EX Series Screenless Granulator (Back)Doors Opened forService/Cl

Page iv; EAR PROTECTION may be required when operating themachine during granulation of very hard/noisy materials. TheOccupational Safety and Health

Page 40Figure 5: Segregation Chamber AccessFigure 6: Cutting Chamber Detail Discharge Area Rotor cuttersSegregationChambers(Removable)Hand KnobsSmall

Page 41Figure 7: Discharge OptionsRear- VacuumCompressed AirVenturiManual

Page 42 Figure 8: Knife Bolt/Screw Tightening Torque SpecificationsTightening TorqueScrew SizeLbs./Ft. NM.M8 28 38M10 54 73M12 100 135M14 155 210M16 2

WarrantySterling, Inc. warrants all equipment manufactured by it to be free from defects in workmanship andmaterial when used under recommended condit

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Page vFor further information on granulator safety, installation, andoperation, see the American National Standard for PlasticsMachinery - Granulators

Page viTable of ContentsError! No table of contents entries found.1 General Information 111-1 Introduction 111-1-1 How to Use This Manual 111-1-2 Safe

Page vii5 Maintenance 265-1 Maintaining Drive Components 265-2 Replacing Timing Belts 275-3 Lubrication Specifications and Considerations 275-4 Knife

Page viiiList of Figures 1. Belt Tensioning Chart 27 2. Recommended Spare Parts List

Page ixBall & Jewell Warranty InformationThank you for your purchase of your new EX Series Screenless Granulator. We are confidentthat you will h