AEC Colortronic MTF 3000 Series Granulator - Manual (Page 14)

5.0 Operating Instructions
5.1 Operating Instructions
Machine ready - all doors, covers, guards, and limit switches are in place, securely fastened,
and functional. All accessory components are properly connected.
Turn the main disconnect switch to the ON position.
Start the granulator and fan (optional) by pressing the appropriate pushbutton at the operator
station.
Load feedstock at a uniform rate that does not exceed the capacity of the machine.
For color and/or material changes, allow all existing material to clear the granulator and it’s
downstream equipment before stopping the machine in order to minimize cleaning
requirements.
Refer to Section 10 for instructions on how to open the screen chamber and obtain access to
other machine areas for clean out.
NOTE: If there is an access door on the hopper for inspection or clean-out purposes
that is limit switch protected, make certain the limit switch actuator bracket is
re-installed and is properly in contact with the limit switch or the machine
will not start.
Temporary machine stops: When temporarily stopping the machine, allow all material to
run out of the cutting chamber. NEVER try to re-start the machine with material remaining
inside the cutting chamber.
Final machine stops: When shutting the machine down, allow all material to pass through
the fan and into the cyclonic air separator before pressing the Stop Granulator pushbutton.
Emergency stops: The machine must be cleaned before restarting.
Η Η Η Η CAUTION Η Η Η Η
The Colortronic MTF3000 series granulators are not
designed for purgings, chucks of solid plastic, or other heavy
cross-sectional pieces.
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