Instruction Manual

REVISION 9/04 BJF
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC /SECTION PAGE
SECTION 4 SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS (Continued from previous page)
Adjusting or replacing bed knives (Continued from previous page)
Measure the knife gap ………………………………………………...………4-14
Set the down stroke knife shield……………………………………………….4-15
Check the knife gap
Tighten screws for final torque
Close the cutting chamber……………………………………………………..4-16
Fasten the cutting chamber
Close the cutting chamber safety interlock
Restart the granulator
Drive belt replacement and adjustment……………………………………………..4-17
Overview
Work safely
Remove the drive guard cover
Inspect the drive belts…………………………………………………………4-18
Remove the belts
Install the matched belts
Tighten the belt tension
Check the pulley alignment……….…………………………………………..4-19
Measure the belt span
Calculate the allowable belt deflection
Measure the deflection force
Compare the measured force to recommended force…………………………4-20
Adjust the belt tension
Tighten the motor base bolts
Replace the drive guard cover………………………………………………...4-21
Restart the granulator
Setting and adjusting the chamber jackscrew………………………………...4-22