Sterling BP810 - Manual

Chapter 1: Safety 6 of 41 1-2 General Safety Regulations This machine uses knives for the performance of its intended use. Consequently, it can be a dangerous machine to operate and maintain unless these safety regulations are followed. These regulations should be read, understood and periodically r...

Chapter 1: Safety 7 of 41 1-4 Warnings and Precautions Our granulators are designed to provide safe and reliable operation when installed and operated within design specifications, following national and local safety codes. To avoid possible personal injury or equipment damage when installing, opera...

Chapter 2: Functional Description 9 of 41 Chapter 2: Functional Description 2-1 Models Covered and General Description The models covered in this operational manual include, from the 800 Series Beside-the-Press Granulators, BP810, BP814, and BP818. This family of granulators has been designed to gra...

Chapter 2: Functional Description 10 of 41 Optional Equipment The 800 Series Beside-the-Press granulators offer the following options: • Conveyor • Other screen hole sizes • Blower/airveying system • Vacuum bin • Special operating voltages Technical Data In-feed Front or top entry In-feed hopper For...

Chapter 3: Installation 13 of 41 Chapter 3: Installation 3-1 Uncrating the Equipment Prepare in advance the site you have selected for installation of the granulator. Be sure the area the machine will occupy is clean, level, and free of obstruction. The selected site must have a floor rating to adeq...

Chapter 3: Installation 14 of 41 3-2 Installing the Granulator NOTE: Before lifting or moving the granulator, check the relative weight shown on the shipping papers. To facilitate the lifting operation using forklift trucks, the drop box has been removed from the granulator and is packed with any sp...

Chapter 3: Installation 15 of 41 3-3 Electrical Connections It is extremely important that the machine is correctly wired into the plant power source by a licensed electrician. (See wiring diagram.) All electrical equipment must be properly grounded in accordance with local and national codes to pro...

Chapter 3: Installation 16 of 41 3-4 Initial Start-up Start-up Checks Checking the Cutting Chamber Before starting the granulator, open the cutting chamber to ensure that no foreign objects have fallen in during transportation and installation. The use of heavy gloves is recommended to avoid injury ...

Chapter 3: Installation 17 of 41 9. Remove the drive belt guard by unscrewing the ten (10) fastening screws. 10. Manually give the rotor at least one complete turn using the rotor pulley. 11. If there are no warning noises or signs of friction, then the cutting chamber is completely clear. Replace t...

Chapter 3: Installation 18 of 41 Test the Interlock Switch With the cutting chamber and screen cradle closed and power ON, perform the following tests: 1. Push the Start button to start the granulator. 2. With the granulator running, loosen the hand knob on the front access door to verify the safety...

Chapter 4: Operation 20 of 41 Chapter 4: Operation 4-1 Start-up Pre-operational Checklist To ensure the granulator is ready for operation, perform the outlined tasks in the following pre-operational checklist. All electrical and mechanical machine elements MUST be inspected and any defects MUST firs...

Chapter 5: Maintenance 22 of 41 Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-1 Preventative Maintenance Schedule Before carrying out any work on the granulator, carefully read the instructions provided in this manual. NOTE: Only specialist and competent personnel should carry out these operations. All maintenance work ...

Chapter 5: Maintenance 23 of 41 5-2 Preventative and Corrective Maintenance Monthly Maintenance Operations Drive Belt Tension NOTE: This operation should be carried out by an operator or mechanical maintenance engineer. For the granulator to function correctly, it is extremely important that the dri...

Chapter 5: Maintenance 24 of 41 Belt Cross-Section Small O.D. Range Deflection Force, lbs/V-belt ** Run-in Normal running 3VX 3.65 – 4.12, 4.50 – 5.60 6.4 7.5 5.7 – 4.4, 6.6 – 5.1 ** The Deflection Force Value shown is for each belt and must be multiplied by the number of V-belt elements if all are ...

Chapter 5: Maintenance 29 of 41 8. Install knew or sharpened knives on each knife seat, making sure that the rotor is still blocked to prevent it from rotating while installing the knives. 9. Before re-installing the knife bolts, wipe them clean with a light, oil-damped cloth. Do not leave an oil fi...

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 31 of 41 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 power off, line fuses remove...

Chapter 7: Appendix 33 of 41 Chapter 7: Appendix 7-1 Returned Material Policy Credit Returns Prior to the return of any material, authorization must be given by the manufacturer . A RMS number will be assigned for the equipment to be returned. Reason for requesting the return must given. All returne...

Chapter 7: Appendix 34 of 41 7-2 Technical Specifications Overall Dimensions (CA039016)

Chapter 7: Appendix 35 of 41 7-3 Drawings and Diagrams Cutting Chamber—Vertical Cross Section (CA039060S2)

Chapter 7: Appendix 40 of 41 7-4 Spare Parts List Recommended Spare Parts Item BP810 Quantity BP814 Quantity BP818 Quantity Material Rotor Knife 3 3 3 HCHC Rotor Knife Screw 9 12 15 GR 10.9 M12 x 40MM Bed Knife 2 2 2 HCHC Bed Knife Screw 8 10 10 GR 10.9 M12 x 60MM Bed Knife Washer 8 10 10 Hardened S...

Chapter 7: Appendix 41 of 41 7-5 Technical Assistance Parts Department Call toll-free 7am–5pm CST [800] 423-3183 or call [847] 273-7700, Fax [847] 273-7812 The ACS Customer Service Group will provide your company with genuine OEM quality parts manufactured to engineering design specifications, which...