Owner manual

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2 General Information
2-1 Introduction
This manual provides the necessary instructions for the
installation, set-up, and maintenance of our thermoforming
granulators.
This manual covers only light corrective maintenance. No other
maintenance should be undertaken without first contacting an
applications engineer.
2-2 Necessary Information
Use this manual as a guide and reference for installing, operating,
and maintaining your thermoforming granulator. The purpose is to
assist you in applying efficient, proven techniques that enhance
equipment productivity.
The General Information section outlines models covered, standard
features, and available options. Additional sections within the
manual provide instructions for installation, pre-operational
procedures, operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective
maintenance.
Installation instructions include all required data for receiving,
unpacking, inspecting, and setup of the granulator. We can also
provide the assistance of a factory-trained technician to help train
your operator(s) for a nominal charge.
Pre-operational procedures include instructions, checks, and
adjustments that should be followed before commencing with
operation of the granulator. These instructions are intended to
supplement standard shop procedures performed at shift, daily, and
weekly intervals.
The Operation chapter includes a description of electrical and
mechanical controls, in addition to information for operating the
granulator safely and efficiently.
The Maintenance chapter is intended to serve as a source of
detailed assembly and disassembly instructions for those areas of
the equipment requiring service. Preventive maintenance sections
are included to ensure that your granulator provides excellent, long
service.