AEC Colortronic MTF 3000 Series Granulator - Manual (Page 6)

1.0 Introduction
1.1 Scope
This manual is intended to be used as a guide and reference for personnel who will be
installing, operating and maintaining the Colortronic MTF3000 Series Granulators. The
purpose is to aid these individuals in applying efficient, proven techniques which will
enhance equipment productivity.
This introduction includes a brief functional description, a physical description, and machine
specifications for these Granulators. Additional sections within the manual provide
instructions for installation, pre-operational procedures, operation, preventative maintenance,
and corrective maintenance.
Installation instructions include all required data for receiving, unpacking, inspecting, and
setup of the granulator. Also included are illustrations which will aid in utilizing techniques
to accomplish these tasks efficiently. We can provide the assistance of a factory trained
technician, for a nominal charge, who will help in training your operator(s).
Pre-operational instructions include procedures, checks, and adjustments which should be
followed before commencing with operation of the Granulator. These instructions are
intended to supplement standard shop procedures performed at shift, daily and weekly
intervals.
The Operation Section includes a description of electrical and mechanical controls, in
addition to information for operating the granulator safely and efficiently.
The Maintenance Section is intended to serve both as a guide for identification and location of
most common problems and as a source of detailed assembly and disassembly instructions for
those areas of the equipment requiring service.
The Spare Parts Section contains a partial list of recommended parts which may require
replacement. Refer to the Spare Parts Manual for a comprehensive listing of spares which
can be purchased.
1.2 General Description
Colortronic granulators are designed to uniformly and consistently size reduce your scrap.
They have been engineered to consistently deliver clean granulate with a minimum of “fines”.
The rotor on which the cutting knives are mounted, is a fabricated, steel unit supported by
bearings mounted outside the cutting chamber. The rotor is driven by a motor which will
accept high torque loads, is equipped with a magnetic starter, and is protected by manually
resettable overload heaters.
Motors are individually fused for maximum protection in compliance with the National
Electric Code.
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