Page 3 - Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s l i Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s 1. Introduction Purpose of the User Guide .................................................................1-2 How the Guide is Organized ..............................................................1-2 Your Responsibilities as a User .....
Page 4 - Service
i i l Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s 7. Service Changing the knives ........................................................................7-2 Removing the knives ................................................................ 7-2 Installing the knives ..................................................
Page 5 - Layout; Accessories, Overview
10. Layout CHS Series, Allround Hopper Noise Encapsulated, Hopper Loader, Non Soundproof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 CHS Series, Allround Hopper Noise Encapsulated, Blower F-7 Cyclone AX-7,5 with Holder/Bag Holder, Soundproof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 CHS Series...
Page 7 - I n t r o d u c t i o n; S E C T I O N
I n t r o d u c t i o n P u r p o s e o f t h e U s e r G u i d e . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 H o w t h e G u i d e i s O r g a n i z e d . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 Yo u r R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s a s a U s e r . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2 A T T E N T I O N : R e a d t h i s s o n o o n e...
Page 8 - Yo u r R e s p o n s i b i l i t y a s a U s e r
✐ P u r p o s e o f t h e U s e r G u i d e This User Guide describes the Conair CHS Tangential Feed Granulators.It explains step-by-step how to install, operate, maintain and repair thisequipment. Before installing this product, please take a few moments to read the User Guide and review the diagra...
Page 9 - R e a d T h i s s o n o O n e G e t s H u r t; W A R N I N G : V o l t a g e h a z a r d
A T T E N T I O N : R e a d T h i s s o n o O n e G e t s H u r t We design equipment with the user’s safety in mind. You can avoid the potentialhazards identified on this machine by following the procedures outlined below andelsewhere in the User Guide. I n t r o d u c t i o n l 1 - 3 W A R N I N G...
Page 10 - Read the Manual before installing and using the machine.
1 - 4 l I n t r o d u c t i o n This manual applies to the CHS series of Conair granulators. Model nos. CHS-810, CHS-814, CHS-819, and CHS-824 specify the size of the cutting chamber.Supplementary designations specify: Read the Manual before installing and using the machine. Be careful when the kniv...
Page 11 - Te c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s
Technical Specifications l 2 - 1 Te c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s S p e c i f i c a t i o n s o f a C H S G r a n u l a t o r . . . . . . . 2 - 2 S E C T I O N 2 2 Technical Specifica tions
Page 12 - B a t c h F e e d G r a n u l a t o r s
B a t c h F e e d G r a n u l a t o r s CHS-810, CHS-814, CHS-819 and CHS-824 OPTIONAL OPEN ROTOR with scissor-cutting, slant knives STANDARD STAGGERED ROTOR with disposable, cassette knives 2 - 2 l Technical Specifications MODELS CHS-810 CHS-814 CHS-819 CHS-824 Performance characteristics Throughpu...
Page 13 - F u n c t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n
Function Description l 3 - 1 F u n c t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n G e n e r a l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 2 S a f e t y S y s t e m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4 S E C T I O N 3 3 Function Description
Page 14 - General
3 - 2 l Function Description F u n c t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n General The granulator is designed for grinding plastic waste to for recycling. The plastic waste should be free from metal parts and contamination before granulating. The granulator is controlled by start/stop controls on a control ...
Page 16 - S a f e t y S y s t e m
3 - 4 l Function Description S a f e t y S y s t e m The granulator has a safety system to prevent access to dangerous components during operation.The granulator has knives that rotate at high speed. The granulator is therefore equipped with a safety system to avoid personalinjury.The safety system ...
Page 19 - S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s
S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s l 4 - 1 S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2 S E C T I O N 4 4 Safety Instructions
Page 20 - If the rotor must be turned manually – do this with great care!
4 - 2 l S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s Conair granulators are designed for granulating injection moulded, blow mouldedand extruded plastic waste. The specific technical data for this machine, concerning power and perfor-manceetc. is described in detail in Sec...
Page 23 - I n s t a l l a t i o n; O p e n i n g o f h o p p e r, s c r e e n b o x a n d g r a n u l e b i n 5 - 4
I n s t a l l a t i o n l 5 - 1 I n s t a l l a t i o n P r e - s t a r t c h e c k s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 2 Tw o h o u r s a f t e r f i r s t s t a r t . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 2 E l e c t r i c a l c o n n e c t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 3 O p e n...
Page 24 - Two Hours After First Start
5 - 2 l I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t a l l a t i o n Read through the whole of Section 5 before installing the machine! All instructionsmust be followed in the given order to avoid injury or damage. Be careful with the knives, they are sharp and can cause personal injury. The granulator must only...
Page 25 - Electrical Connection; The granulator should be connected by a competent electrician.; If any direction of rotation should be incorrect:
I n s t a l l a t i o n l 5 - 3 5 Installa tion Electrical Connection The granulator should be connected by a competent electrician. • Connect the granulator to the main power supply. The wiring diagram indicates the fuse sizes, see Section 9. • The granulator is delivered with electrical equipment ...
Page 26 - Opening the hopper; Opening the screen box
Opening of Hopper, Screen Box and Granule Bin Before opening the hopper, granule bin and screen box, switch both the main switch and granulator switch “Off”. Be careful when the knives are accessible. They are sharp and can cause personal injury. Opening the hopper 1 Check that the hopper is empty, ...
Page 27 - Closing the Screen Box, Granule Bin and Hopper; There is a pinch risk during closing, be careful.; Close the screen box and install the granule bin; Close the hopper
I n s t a l l a t i o n l 5 - 5 5 Installa tion Closing the Screen Box, Granule Bin and Hopper NOTE: Before closing, make sure that the mating surfaces are clean! There is a pinch risk during closing, be careful. Close the screen box and install the granule bin 1 Make sure that the screen is correct...
Page 29 - Operation and Daily Maintenance
Operation and Daily Maintenance S t a r t i n g a n d S t o p i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 2 I n s p e c t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 3 C l e a n i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 4 F a u l t - F i n d i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 30 - Starting and Stopping
6 - 2 l Operation and Daily Maintenance Operation and Daily Maintenance Starting and Stopping The main switch is located beneath the control panel on the front of the granulator.Starting and stopping is controlled by push buttons on the control panel. NOTE: Never stop the granulator before all mater...
Page 31 - Inspection; Daily Inspection; Monthly Inspection
Operation and Daily Maintenance l 6 - 3 6 Opera tion and Daily Maintenance Inspection There must be no plastic material left in the granulator when inspection is carried out. CAUTION: All servicing must be done by trained personnel in order to avoid personal injury and damage to the machine. Daily I...
Page 32 - Cleaning; Switch “Off ” both the main switch and the switch on the granulator.
6 - 4 l Operation and Daily Maintenance ✐ ✐ ✐ Cleaning Clean at color change, monthly or at least once/300 hours. Be careful when the hopper have been opened. The knives are nowaccessible, they are sharp, and can cause personal injury. 1 Check that the hopper is empty, then stop the granulator. Swit...
Page 33 - Re-install after cleaning
Operation and Daily Maintenance l 6 - 5 Cleaning (continued) NOTE: Use protective goggles and make sure that no material blows into the safety switches! 16 Clean the granule bin and the screen box. 17 Clean the cutter housing inside and outside. 18 Clean any transport pipes, blower and cyclone. Re-i...
Page 34 - The granulator does not start
Fault-Finding The granulator does not start • Check that the emergency stop is not activated.Reset by turning the button(s) in the direction of the arrow (counterclockwise). • Check that the hopper is properly closed.The granulator will not start if the hopper not is properly closed.Tighten the star...
Page 37 - S e r v i c e; S h a r p e n i n g K n i v e s -
S e r v i c e C h a n g i n g t h e K n i v e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 2 R e m o v i n g t h e k n i v e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 2 I n s t a l l i n g t h e K n i v e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 3 S h a r p e n i n g K n i v e s - G r a n u l a t o r s w i ...
Page 38 - Changing the knives; Removing the knives; Removing the fixed knives.
Service All service must be carried out by trained personnel in order to avoid personalinjury or damage to the machine. Changing the knives Removing the knives Check the screen for wear when the knives are changed. Change the screen whenthe holes begin to be pear shaped. Be careful when handling the...
Page 39 - Installing the Knives; Install the rotating knives.
8 Undo and remove the socket cap screws (E) on the rear knife support rule (F). NOTE: Hold the fixed knife and support rule before removing the last screw. 9 Lift out the fixed knife together with the support rule. 10 Clean the knife location. 11 Put the support rule back loosely. Installing the Kni...
Page 41 - Then install the front, fixed knife
S e r v i c e l 7 - 5 Then install the front, fixed knife 16 Install the knife in the knife attachment. 17 Screw in the socket cap screws (C) and tighten so that the support rule (D) lightly supports the knife. 18 Press the knife firmly into the knife attachment. NOTE: The screws in the rear of the ...
Page 42 - Sharpening Knives; Sharpening Knives - Granulators with Open Cutter
Sharpening Knives NOTE: Only rotating knives for granulators with an open rotor can be sharpened. Other knives are disposable and are replaced when necessary. Sharpening Knives - Granulators with Open Cutter Keep the complete set of knives together as one unit. NOTE: To avoid unbalance, all the kniv...
Page 44 - Transmission
Transmission V-Belts, Inspection, and Adjustment The granulator is driven by 3 V-belts. Checking the V-belts The tension and condition of the V-belts must be checked after 20 - 30 hours of operation at full load.After this, check the V-belts for damage once a month.Check the belt tension every 6 mon...
Page 46 - Lubrication; Cutter Housing
Lubrication Cutter Housing The bearings in the cutter housing are permanently greased, and do not need greas-ing in normal circumstances. 7 - 1 0 l Service
Page 47 - Cutter Pulley/Motor Pulley; Removal; Cutter Pulley; Installing; Motor Pulley
Cutter Pulley/Motor Pulley The upper panel on the right-hand side of the granulator must be removed toremove/install the cutter or motor pulleys.This makes the cutter and motor pulleys accessible. Removal Cutter Pulley The pulley is mounted with a compres-sion bush.• Undo all screws a few turns (8 p...
Page 49 - S p a r e P a r t s L i s t
S p a r e P a r t s L i s t C u t t i n g C h a m b e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 3 S t a g g e r e d R o t o r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 4 O p e n R o t o r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 5 K n i v e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 50 - Spare Parts List; Ordering Spare Parts
Spare Parts List Ordering Spare Parts Only use spare parts from Conair when replacing machine parts. Orders should go to the representative in the country where the machine was purchased. When ordering, the following should be specified:• Machine designation, as specified on the machine plate. • Ser...
Page 51 - Cutting Chamber
Cutting Chamber Pos Qty. Art. no. Description 1 3-029705 Cutter housing CHS-810 3-030254 – ” – CHS-810 hardened 3-029706 Cutter housing CHS-814 3-030255 – ” – CHS-814 hardened 3-029707 Cutter housing CHS-819 3-030256 – ” – CHS-819 hardened 3-044924 Cutter housing CHS-824 3-048234 – ” – CHS-824 harde...
Page 52 - Staggered Rotor
Staggered Rotor Pos Qty. Art. no. Description 3-29702 Cutter CHS-810 3-blade 3-30260 Cutter CHS-810 3-blade hardened 3-29703 Cutter CHS-814 3-blade 3-30261 Cutter CHS-814 3-blade hardened 3-29704 Cutter CHS-819 3-blade 3-30262 Cutter CHS-819 3-blade hardened 3-44926 Cutter CHS-824 3-blade 3-48236 Cu...
Page 53 - Open Rotor
Open Rotor Pos Qty. Art. no. Description 3-30113 Cutter CHS-810 3-blade open 3-30263 Cutter CHS-810 3-blade open hardened 3-29753 Cutter CHS-814 3-blade open 3-30264 Cutter CHS-814 3-blade open hardened 3-30114 Cutter CHS-819 3-blade open 3-30265 Cutter CHS-819 3-blade open hardened 3-44927 Cutter C...
Page 54 - Knives
Knives Pos Qty. Art. no. Description Note Granulator CHS-810Granulator CHS-814Granulator CHS-819Granulator CHS-824 1 6 9 12 15 3-029503 Knife, rotating 2 2 2-029515 Knife, fixed 2 2-029516 Knife, fixed 2 2-029517 Knife, fixed 2 3-044922 Knife, fixed 3 1 2-029515 Knife, third fixed 1 2-029516 Knife, ...
Page 57 - Granule Bin Manual
Granule Bin Manual (Optional) Pos Qty. Art. no. Description Note. Granulator CHS-810Granulator CHS-814Granulator CHS-819Granulator CHS-824 1 1 1-29577 Granule bin manual 15 L 1 1-29578 Granule bin manual 22 L 1 1-29579 Granule bin manual 29 L 1 1-47106 Granule bin manual 36 L 1 S p a r e P a r t s L...
Page 59 - Hopper
Hopper Pos Qty. Art. no. Description Granulator CHS-810Granulator CHS-814Granulator CHS-819Granulator CHS-824 1 1 2-44613 Hopper, front 1 2-44695 Hopper, front 1 2-44665 Hopper, front 1 2-46082 Hopper, front 2 1 1-29595 Frame 1 1-29596 Frame 1 1-29597 Frame 1 1-46075 Frame 3 1 4-30495 Shaft 1 4-2973...
Page 61 - Hopper Device
S p a r e P a r t s L i s t l 8 - 1 3 8 Spare P arts List Pos Qty. Art. no. Description Note. Hopper device, granulator CHS-810 for hopper 2-44613 Noise encapsulated machine with extraction fanHopper device, granulator CHS-814 for hopper 2-44548 Noise encapsulated machine with extraction fanHopper d...
Page 62 - Sound Cabin
Sound Cabin Pos Qty. Art. no. Description Granulator CHS-810-Noise Encapsulated MachineGranulator CHS-814-Noise Encapsulated MachineGranulator CHS-819-Noise Encapsulated MachineGranulator CHS-824-Noise Encapsulated Machine 1 1 1 1 1 1-29581 Cover, left 2 1 2-29583 Cover, front 1 2-29584 Cover, front...
Page 64 - Safety
8 - 1 6 l S p a r e P a r t s L i s t Safety Pos Qty. Art. no. Description Granulator CHS-810Granulator CHS-814Granulator CHS-819Granulator CHS-824 1 2 2 2 2 911002 Switch 2 1 1 1 1 911003 Breaking key 3 1 1 1 1 911004 Breaking key 4 6 6 6 6 911005 Cover washer 5 4 4 4 4 940076 Socket screw 6 4 4 4 ...
Page 65 - W i r i n g D i a g r a m
W i r i n g D i a g r a m l 9 - 1 W i r i n g D i a g r a m W i r i n g D i a g r a m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 2 C u r r e n t s e n s i n g r e l a y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 3 C o n n e c t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 4 E x a m p l e . . . ...
Page 66 - Wiring diagram
Wiring diagram Never change or modify the basic electrical settings of the granulator,without first obtaining permission from Conair. If the granulator settings are changed,the machine can be seriously dam-aged. All Warranties and Conair’sProduct Liability will be void, if thebasic settings of the g...
Page 67 - Current Sensing Relay; Relay functions and normal settings:
Current Sensing Relay The granulator can be equipped with an optional current sensing relay tocontrol the feed equipment. The current sensing relay detects the mill motor current consumption andcan temporarily stop accessories such as conveyors, roller feeders etc toavoid putting further material in...
Page 68 - Connection; Default setting for this granulator:
Connection The current sensing relay is connected in series with the mill motor via a current transformer.The transformer is connected between M and E1/E2/E3 depending on the secondary current.(For transformers with transformation to 1 A, this is connected to E2.) Default setting for this granulator...
Page 71 - L a y o u t
L a y o u t C H S S e r i e s , A l l r o u n d H o p p e r N o i s e E n c a p s u l a t e d , H o p p e r L o a d e r, N o n S o u n d p r o o f . . . . . . . 1 0 - 2 C H S S e r i e s , A l l r o u n d H o p p e r N o i s e E n c a p s u l a t e d , B l o w e r F - 7 C y c l o n e A X - 7 , 5 w i...
Page 75 - A c c e s s o r i e s; P r e - S e t t i n g o f R o t a t i n g K n i v e s , G r a n u l a t o r
A c c e s s o r i e s O r d e r i n g S p a r e P a r t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 - 2 P r e - S e t t i n g o f R o t a t i n g K n i v e s , G r a n u l a t o r w i t h O p e n C u t t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 - 3 T h i r d F i x e d K n i f e , R e m o v i n g , I n s t a l ...
Page 77 - Setting Up the Knives
P r e - S e t t i n g o f R o t a t i n g K n i v e s ,G r a n u l a t o r w i t h O p e n C u t t e r Knives can only be pre-set on granulators with open cutter. The knives are pre-set on a jig. The jig is not included when the granulator is delivered, but is a very practical accessory. Setting Up ...
Page 79 - T h i r d F i x e d K n i f e; Sharpening
A B C T h i r d F i x e d K n i f e As an optional extra, the granulator can be equipped with a third fixed knife toincrease the efficiency of the granulator. Open the hopper to install/remove the third fixed knife. CHS series-noise encapsulated machine, remove the rear guard plate over themotor and...
Page 80 - B a n d C o n v e y o r
B a n d C o n v e y o r The band conveyor is designed for transporting plastic waste. The conveyor isconstructed from steelbeam. The frame pieces are assembled with cross sectionsand screw. The conveyor can be fitted with a metal-free zone and a metal detector. Safety When performing any work with t...
Page 81 - Starting
11 Accessories Starting When the band conveyor is started for the first time, the belt’s position on therollers should be checked. The belt must not move obliquely.If the belt moves obliquely.When the belt moves obliquely. Screw one adjusting screw at a time. Only screwa 1/4 turn. Wait and let the b...
Page 82 - S p a r e P a r t s f o r t h e B a n d C o n v e y o r
Pos Qty. Art. no. Description 3-030648 Band conveyor B200 CC2700 3-030650 Band conveyor B350 CC2700 3-030652 Band conveyor B450 CC2700 1 1 2-030649 Band conveyor 1 2-030651 Band conveyor 1 2-030653 Band conveyor 2 1 2-030692 Bracket wheel 1 2-030680 Bracket wheel 1 2-022657 Bracket wheel 3 1 2-03069...
Page 83 - Tr a n s p o r t a n d S t o r a g e
Tr a n s p o r t a n d S t o r a g e G e n e r a l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 - 2 U n p a c k i n g a n d C h e c k i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 - 2 L i f t i n g a n d Tr a n s p o r t t o P l a c e o f U s e . . . . . 1 2 - 2 P o s i t i o n i n g i n P l a c e o f ...
Page 84 - Tr a n s p o r t a n d s t o r a g e; Unpacking and Checking; Lifting and Transport to Place of Use; Positioning in Place of Use
Tr a n s p o r t a n d s t o r a g e General The machine should be transported by trained personnel.The machine is delivered packed in protective plastic foil, fixed to a pallet with straps. Unpacking and Checking • Check that the machine has not been damaged during transport. NOTE: Report any damag...
Page 85 - Storage
Storage The machine is packed for transport to the place where it is to be used. On delivery it is protected with Castrol DWX 22 anti-rust oil. Long-Term Storage/Conservation • Store the machine in a room with a stable, dry temperature. • Treat the unpainted surfaces of the machine with rust prevent...
Page 88 - E q u i p m e n t G u a r a n t e e
A - 2 l A p p e n d i x E q u i p m e n t G u a r a n t e e Conair guarantees the machinery and equipment on this order, for a period asdefined in the quotation from date of shipment, against defects in material andworkmanship under the normal use and service for which it was recommended(except for ...
