Sterling BP1620 User Manual

Operation and Installation Manual Model BP1620, BP1628, & BP1640 Granulators Important! Read Carefully Before Attempting to Install or Operate

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 10 BP1600 1-2 General Description Sterling granulators are designed to uniformly and consistentl

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 11 BP1600 1-3 Granulator Specifications Figure 1 Granulator Dimensions Model BP1620

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 12 BP1600 2 Shipping Information 2-1 Unpacking and Inspection You should inspect your Sterling

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 13 BP1600 2-3 If the Shipment is Not Complete Check the packing list. You should have:  Sterling B

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 14 BP1600 2-6 Uncrating BP1600 Series Granulator BP1600 Series granulators are shipped mounted

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 15 BP1600 3 Installation 3-1 Scope This section contains all instructions required for experience

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 16 BP1600 Loosen the fastener in the right side front door. Note that this fastener does not ne

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 17 BP1600 CAUTION! The knives mounted on the rotor and also located at the front and rear of the cutti

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 18 BP1600 interlocks have been verified for proper functioning before shipment. It is only neces

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 19 BP1600 4 Accessing Cutting Chamber 4-1 Opening Cutting Chamber 1. Allow material to run out of

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 2 BP1600 Write down your granulator ________________ ________________ serial numbers here

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 20 BP1600 5 Accessing Screen Chamber 5-1 Opening Screen Chamber 1. Allow all mat

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 21 BP1600 WARNING! DO NOT LET THE SCREEN CHAMBER DROP!! Guide cradle to it’s resting position. 6.

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 22 BP1600 6 Sequence of Operation 6-1 Scope This section contains the information required to

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 23 BP1600 • For granulators equipped with conveyors, fans, etc., test their operation also by pressin

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 24 BP1600 7 Startup Checklist 7-1 Introduction After all electrical and mechanical machine ele

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 25 BP1600  Are all accessory components electrically and mechanically connected with proper support

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 26 BP1600 8 Operation 8-1 Operation Instructions 1. Prior to machine startup -- All doors, co

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 27 BP1600 8-4 Emergency Stops Feedstock must be cleaned out of the hopper and cutting chamber prior t

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 28 BP1600 9 Routine Maintenance 9-1 Lubrication Specifications 9-1-1 Description All Sterlin

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 29 BP1600 9-1-2 Screw Jack Lubrication Instructions Lifting screws should be checked periodically t

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 3 BP1600 Safety Considerations Sterling granulators are designed to provide safe and reliable opera

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 30 BP1600 1. Verify that the alignment of the pulleys is correct. Utilizing a straightedge of

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 31 BP1600 6. There will normally be a drop in belt tension during the first 24 to 48 hours of operat

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 32 BP1600 Table 2 Belt Deflection Force BELT DEFLECTION FORCE (in lbs.) BELT SMALL SHEAV

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 33 BP1600 DANGER! Before undertaking any machine repairs or maintenance, always make certain that the

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 34 BP1600 9-5 Rotor Knife Sharpening The rotor knives must be sharpened to within .003” (0.076 m

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 35 BP1600 9-6 Rotor Knife Installation 1. Carefully lock the rotor with the locking pin to prevent i

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 36 BP1600 It is important to note that the minimum dimensions given for the rotor knife and bed k

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 37 BP1600 2. Align a rotor knife with the primary bed knife, in the front of the granulator. With a

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 38 BP1600 7. After the clearance setting of both the primary and secondary bed knives is complet

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 39 BP1600 10 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution No power. Verify that the correct pus

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 4 BP1600 to internal cutting chamber and screen chamber components.  SAFETY GLASSES OR A FACE SH

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 40 BP1600 Machine has loose or thrown belts. Inspect, and if acceptable for use, reinstall and ti

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 41 BP1600 Problem Possible Cause Solution Fan wheel is loose on shaft. Tighten set screws as require

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 42 BP1600 Problem Possible Cause Solution Knives are dull. Sharpen knives (refer to Section

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 43 BP1600 (1) set of rotor knives and bolts (1) set of bed knives and bolts (1) screen or set of scree

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BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 47 BP1600 Service Notes

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 48 BP1600 Service Notes

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 5 BP1600  ALWAYS DISCONNECT AND LOCKOUT THE MAIN ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE GRANULATOR BEFORE PERFORMING

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 6 BP1600 Table of Contents 1 General Information 9 1-1 Introduction 9 1-2 General Descript

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 7 BP1600 Table of Contents 7 Startup Checklist 24 7-1 Introduction 24 7-2 Fan Evacuation 2

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 8 BP1600 Charts and Figures 1 Granulator Specifications Table Granulator Dimensions 11-12 2

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 9 BP1600 1 General Information 1-1 Introduction This manual is intended to be used as a guide and r