Sterlco ST500 Series Central Granulator - Manual (Page 63)

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OPERATION
SECTION 5-3
Normal Operation
Never reach beyond the hopper curtain while the machine is running.
To clear a jam, refer to the procedure for clearing a jammed cutting chamber, which follows
in this section. Avoid excessive feed rates. Feed the machine by placing the plastic pieces
into the hopper at a rate approximating the rated capacity of the granulator. Feed rates in
excess of rated capacity will cause the machine to stall or jam.
SHUT DOWN THE MACHINE
To shut down, stop feeding the material into the hopper, and allow the machine to
run long enough to clear all material from the cutting chamber and discharge chute.
Press the stop pushbutton on the electrical cabinet. This shuts off the drive motor.
Turn off the power at the electrical cabinet.
Do NOT reach into the discharge cleanout opening with any part of your body. Movement
of the screen cradle at such a time could result in serious injury.
CLEANING THE DISCHARGE TRANSITION
When the front door is opened, any material
remaining in the discharge transition may be
removed via the discharge bin. If less pressure is
desired the dampers can be removed as shown.