Sterlco ST500 Series Central Granulator - Manual (Page 42)

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SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS
SECTION 4-8
Adjusting or Replacing Bed Knives
TIGHTEN THE SCREWS TO FINAL TORQUE
When the knife gap is adjusted to the proper
dimension, tighten the mounting screws to a torque of
472 ft lbs (640 Nm).
For safety, make sure that you have solid footing when
you apply this final torque.
Recheck the gap after tightening the screws to the final
torque.
Make sure that both halves of the bed knife are
adjusted.
FINALIZE INSTALLATION OF UPSTROKE BED KNIFE
To complete the installation of the upstroke bed knife, use the same procedures as for the down-stroke knife.
The titles follow:
Measure the knife gap.
Unlike the knife shield, the knife clamp does not need to be adjusted.
Check the knife gap.
Tighten the screws to final torque.
SEE SECTION 6-11 PAGE 88 FOR CUTTING CHAMBER CLOSING INSTRUCTIONS
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