Owner manual

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The Troubleshooting chapter serves as a guide for identification of
most common problems. Potential problems are listed, along with
possible causes and related solutions.
The Spare Parts section contains a list of parts that may require
replacement. A spare parts list with part numbers specific to your
machine is provided with your shipping paperwork package. Refer
to this section for a listing of spare parts for purchase. Have your
serial number and model number ready when ordering.
2-3 Description
The thermoform granulator is a rugged, low-profile, rotary-cutting
machine, designed to cut, chip, and granulate the toughest
materials with a minimum expenditure of horsepower.
A massively-built, low RPM, high-inertia rotor with inclined
knives gives more linear inches of cut, greater capacity, and
assures long, trouble-free service.
This extra capacity (not needed for normal operation) provides a
surge capacity for handling any incorrectly thermoformed material
(as at initial start-up), which has not been trimmed.
The V-shaped infeed chute is designed for easy removal. The
access panel easily lifts off to fully expose the removable
screen(s), the upstroke bed knives, and rotor knives. Covers on the
opposite side can be removed to expose the downstroke bed knife
shields and knives.
Reclamation of skeletal webs, sprues, runners, and small parts for
inclusion and application in any type of molding or extruding
equipment is a specifically designed capability, and depending on
the screen size used, this machine will provide pellets or chips to
meet most requirements.
With no special enclosures, this granulator sets the industry
standard for noise reduction with 90 dbA or less in almost all
applications. Our traditional ruggedness includes heavy steel knife
blocks and a cutting chamber made of thick steel plate with
oversize bearing housings.
Safety switches prevent starting the machine with the infeed chute
or front access door removed.