Sterling 882.00268.00 - Manual

Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 2: Safety 7 of 30 Chapter 2: Safety 2-1 How to Use This Manual Use this manual as a guide and reference for installing, operating, and maintaining your granulator. The purpose is to assist you in applying efficient, proven techniques that enhance equipment producti...

Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 2: Safety 8 of 30 2-2 General Safety Information These Remote Proportioning Valves (or RPVs) are designed to provide safe and reliable operation when installed and operated within design specifications, following national and local safety codes. To avoid possible p...

Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 2: Safety 9 of 30 2-3 Warnings and Precautions The installation, operation and maintenance of this equipment is to be conducted in accordance with all applicable work and safety codes for the location where it is used. This may include, but is not limited to, OSHA,...

Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 3: Functional Description 10 of 30 Chapter 3: Functional Description 3-1 Models Covered in This Manual This manual offers a general reference for the installation and operation of the Remote Proportioning Valve (RPV) with control configurations A, B, C, and D. Mate...

Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 3: Functional Description 11 of 30 3-4 Typical Features and Components The RPV is available with a variety of control choices designed to suit your particular operation. RPV-A The A model Remote Proportioning Valve is designed exclusively for use with the Autoload ...

Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 4: Installation 12 of 30 Chapter 4: Installation 4-1 Mounting the RPV The RPV can be mounted to a machine, on the floor, or on a wall. The optional floor stand provides installation location flexibility. The RPV can be used with more than one machine by switching h...

Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 4: Installation 16 of 30 4-2 Installing the RPV Controls DANGER! Disconnect and lock out power before working on equipment. Do not reconnect electric power until the installation is complete, the work has been checked, and all tools are removed, and all safety devi...

Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 5: Operation 21 of 30 Chapter 5: Operation The RPV can be controlled by one of three different controls. See Chapter 4: Installation for installation instructions. • Knob box — Used with Autoloader hopper loaders. This control is supplied with Model RPV-A. • Stand-...

Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 5: Operation 22 of 30 5-2 Standalone Control Operation The Stand-Alone Control is provided with RPV models B and D and is used with central vacuum system operated vacuum hoppers. The Stand Alone control box has these features: Power Switch The power switch on the s...

Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 5: Operation 23 of 30 5-3 Hopper Loader Conversion Operation The RPV-C converts 9953 and 9963 hopper loaders into proportioning hopper loaders using the controls included with existing AEC models. If you are familiar with the operation of 9955 and 9965 proportionin...

Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 5: Operation 24 of 30 5-4 Weight Test for Accurate Proportioning To get an accurate proportion of regrind and virgin materials, run the test described below to determine the conveying rate of your particular installation using your materials. The test will determin...

Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 25 of 30 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 6-1 Introduction The utmost in safety precautions should be observed at all times when working on or around the machine and the electrical components. All normal trouble-shooting must be accomplished with the p...

Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 7: Appendix 27 of 30 Chapter 7: Appendix 7-1 Customer Satisfaction Warranty Program The manufacturer warrants all equipment manufactured by it to be free from defects in workmanship and material when used under recommended conditions. The Company’s obligation is li...

Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 7: Appendix 28 of 30 7-3 Drawings and Diagrams RPV Dimensions

Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 7: Appendix 30 of 30 7-4 Technical Assistance Parts Department Call toll-free 7am–5pm CST [800] 423-3183 or call [630] 595-1060 The Parts Department is ready to provide the parts to keep your systems up and running. Our replacement parts ensure operation at design ...