AEC Colortronic MTF 3000 Series Granulator - Manual (Page 8)

2.0 Installation
2.1 Scope
This section contains all instructions required for experienced installation personnel to install
the Colortronic granulator and prepare it for production. It is essential to follow all
instructions carefully and in the sequence presented. Be sure to observe all DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION statements in order to prevent personal injury or machine
damage and to observe all NOTE statements which are designed to assist in the performance
of procedures.
2.2 General
The site selected for installation of the granulator should be prepared in advance. Be certain
that the area to be occupied by the machine is clean, level, and free of obstructions. The site
selected must have a floor rated to easily support the weight of the machine and a concrete
floor of 4” minimum in thickness is recommended.
2.3 Shipping
To prepare the granulator for shipment, it is mounted on wooden skids, then blocked and
banded to prevent movement. All non-painted items subject to corrosion are coated with a
quality rust preventative and the machine is then covered with heavy duty polyethylene to
protect it from moisture and dirt.
Colortronic granulators are normally shipped completely assembled unless the size of the
machine or an agreement for special shipping arrangements causes partial disassembly.
2.4 Unpacking
NOTE: When the machine arrives at your plant, inspect the crate carefully for
shipping damage BEFORE uncrating. Report any damage immediately to the
transporting company that delivered it. Sign the freight bill -- noting the damage.
If inspection revealed no shipping damage, unpack the unit by removing the outer crate and
then removing the banding and polyethylene protective covering. Attached to the machine
will be an envelope containing “Installation Instructions”. The usual contents of this
envelope are Floor Plan, Parts List, Motor Instruction Manuals, Assembly Drawings,
Electrical Diagrams, and a copy of this manual.
The machine may now be lifted from the skid. A fork lift is ideal for the purpose, but care
must be taken to properly position the forks between the base foot pads, from the front (door
side) of the machine.
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CAUTION
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE GRANULATOR BY MEANS OF ANY SHAFT OR
PROTRUDING MEMBER, ESPECIALLY THE HOPPER.
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