Instruction Manual

REVISION 9/04 BJF
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OPERATION
SECTION 5-2
Initial Startup
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CHECK THE MOTOR ROTATION DIRECTION
Unlock the power.
Push the start-stop pushbutton in quick succession to start the machine then let it coast
without power.
While the machine is coasting to a stop, check the V-belt direction by looking through the
slots in the drive guard. The top of the V-belt should move toward the front of the machine as
indicated by the arrow plate on top of the guard cover.
If the motor rotation is not in the proper direction, TURN OFF AND LOCK OUT the
power per OSHA 1910.147 or ANSI Z244.1-1982 (Lockout/Tag-out of Energy Sources).
Call a qualified electrician to correct the problem. Refer to Section 3 for procedure.
RUN THE MOTOR
If the motor is turning in the proper direction, restart the machine with the start pushbutton
on the electrical cabinet and allow the motor to run up to speed for 30 seconds.
The granulator is now ready for operation
DISCHARGE AIR ADJUSTMENT
If the discharge airflow is insufficient, the granulator can accumulate in the discharge transition just
below the screen cradle. The buildup eventually backs up into the cutting chamber where continued
agitation by the rotor can cause overheating and possibly stalling of the motor.