Sterlco ST500 Series Central Granulator - Manual (Page 49)

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SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS
SECTION 4-15
Adjusting or Replacing Rotor Knives
CHECK THE KNIFE GAP
Snug the screws down in stages keeping them about even
as you progressively tighten them. Recheck the knife gap
after snugging down the mounting screws.
After setting up to one rotor knife (usually the highest
knife), rotate the remaining knives slowly by the bed
knife and quickly verify the knife gap.
If the bed knife needs to be readjusted follow steps as
listed in Section 4-7
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.
FASTEN THE CUTTING CHAMBER
Raise the screen cradles to their upright positions.
Turn the bolts clockwise until they are tight against the
chamber housing.
See Section 4-9