Once clearance is established, fully tighten the adjustment cam screws. 6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for all bed combs. 7. Fully tighten all bed comb adjustment screws to 12 ft/lbs. 5-5 Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Optional Bin LevelMonitor !!! DANGER !!! Because electrical power must be supplied to the sensor to permit testing andadjustment, it is EXTREMELY VITAL that you secure the machine for normaloperations. Do so by closing the cutting chamber and hopper access door, which returns thesa

1. Turn the main disconnect to the ON position. 2. Start the granulator by pressing the start button at the operator station. 3. Load feedstock at a uniform rate that does not exceed the capacity of the machine; see Table 1: Granulator Specifications. 4. For color and/or material changes, allow all existing material to clear the granulator and any downstream equipment before stopping the machine. Doing so reduces cleaning requirements. 4-4 Cleaning Out the Granulator To open the granulator and o

Granulators are normally shipped completely assembled unless the size of the machine or an agreement for special shipping arrangements prompts partial assembly. If inspection after shipment has revealed no shipping damage, unpack the unit by removing the polyethylene protective covering and banding. Remove the envelope with the parts list, assembly drawings, electrical schematics, and manual from the base evacuation area. You can now have the machine lifted from the skid. A forklift is ideal for

The purchaser assumes all risks and liabilities resulting from the installation and use of product sold by us in combination with other machines or apparatus. Page ix Ball & Jewell Warranty Information We warrant our product to be of the kind and quality quoted, and no other warranty except of title shall be implied. Our company shall repair or replace, at our discretion, any manufactured item on your S Series granulator without charge FOB factory, within one (1) year after date of original purc

Granulator .. Bill of lading .. Packing list drawings, electrical schematics, and manual from the base evacuation area. You can now have the machine lifted from the skid. A forklift is ideal for the purpose, but take care to properly position the forks between the casters and the centrally mounted evacuation pipe from the side of the machine. (See Figure 5) Figure 5: Lifting the Granulator ! CAUTION ! Do not attempt to lift the granulator by means of any shaft or protruding member, ESPECIALLY TH

If the drive belts have to be replaced, follow the procedure in Section 6-2-1 up to Step 6. Then release the belt from tension by fully unscrewing the tie rods. Slip off the belts, and replace them with new ones. Continue with the procedure for adjusting the belt tension. 6-3 Removal and Replacement of the Screen NOTE: A qualified operator/maintenance mechanic should carry out this procedure. 1. Switch the machine off and lockout power by turning the disconnect switch to “OFF”, or remove the fus

Inspection of Knives 37 17. Bed Knife Specifications 40 18. Rotor Knife Specifications 40 19. Cutting Chamber - Vertical Cross Section 45 20. Cutting Chamber - Longitudal Cross Section 46 21. Cutting Chamber - Front View 47 22. Cutting Chamber - Rear View 48 1 Safety Considerations 1-1 Safety Guidelines 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

1-1-2 Safety Symbols Used in This Manual The following safety alert symbols are used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow these symbols to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a potentially haz