Aec Colortronic MTF 3000 Series Granulator Manuel d'utilisateur

Model MTF3030 & MTF3045 Granulators Operation & Instruction Manual We thank you for your purchase of a Colortronic granulator. We feel cer

2.6 Electrical Service Connections Carefully check the diagrams packed with the machine. All internal wiring has been done at the factory. All saf

3.0 Pre-Operational Procedures 3.1 Scope This section contains the information required to carry out pre-operational procedures, and a checklist of

3.3 Pre-Operational Checklist After all electrical and mechanical machine elements have been inspected and any defects corrected, the machine can be

4.0 Electrical System Notes 4.1 Start-Up or Operation Problems Granulator will not start: Check all fuses. If blown, try to locate grounds or other

5.0 Operating Instructions 5.1 Operating Instructions Machine ready - all doors, covers, guards, and limit switches are in place, securely fastened,

6.0 Granulator Troubleshooting 6.1 Investigating Causes 1. No granulate 2. Stringy granulate or fines 3. Fines 4. Excessive power required - blo

d) Clearance between the rotor knives and screen is too small. Check that the screen is properly seated in the screen chamber. 5. Machine stalls. a

7.0 Motor and Belts - Service Instructions 7.1 Procedure Prior to startup of this machine, it is recommended that the drive belt tension be checked

Figure 1 Belt Span and Deflection BELT DEFLECTION FORCE (lbs) SMALL SHEAVE A

8.0 Knife Recommendations and Adjustments NOTE: The rotor and bed knives are subjected to severe work and it is recommended that they be inspected

GRANULATOR SAFETY RULES 4 1.0 INTRODUCTION 6 1.1 Scope 6 1.2 General Description 6 2.0 INSTALLATION 8 2.1 Scope 8 2.2 General 8 2.3 Ship

2. Loosen the hex head rotor knife bolts and carefully remove all rotor knives. 3. Clean the rotor knife seats thoroughly with a scraper and/or emer

3. If you find a “high” rotor knife, mark it and re-adjust to this knife. 4. Once knife adjustments are completed, equally and fully torque the bed

9.0 Recommended Torque For Knife Bolts NOTE: For Rotor knife applications, use SEC Grade 8 hex head cap screws. For Bed knife applications, use

10.0 Procedure to Open/Close the Screen Chamber 10.1 Procedure to Open Screen Chamber Allow all material to run out of the cutting chamber. Shut OFF

11.0 Fans/Blowers - Pneumatic Evacuation 11.1 Description Colortronic granulators can be supplied with an optional Fan (blower) system to provide

a) Belts are too loose. Tighten per maintenance instructions. b) Pulleys are not properly aligned. Loosen and align as required. 5. Fan motor wil

12.0 Recommended Spare Parts (1) Set of rotor knives and screws (1) Set of bed knives and screws (1) Screen or set of screens (1) Set of belts (1) Se

13.0 Lubrication Specifications 13.1 Description All MTF3000 Series granulators and accessories are supplied with pillow block bearing which are pre

14.0 Procedure to Open Hopper Door, Extended Feed Units 14.1 Procedure Shut OFF and lockout all power including the main disconnect switch. Remove t

7.1 Procedure 17 Figure 1 Belt Span and Deflection 18 Table 1 - Belt Deflection Force 18 8.0 KNIFE RECOMMENDATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 19 8.1 Kni

Granulator Safety Rules The Colortronic granulator has been designed and constructed to provide the highest possible degree of safety for the operator

10. KEEP THE WORK AREA AROUND THE UNIT CLEAN AND UNCLUTTERED at all times. Never leave maintenance tools or other metal objects on the machine that c

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 maintainin

The control enclosure houses all of the necessary wiring, fuses, overload heaters, motor starter coils, along with the 115V control transformer and gr

2.0 Installation 2.1 Scope This section contains all instructions required for experienced installation personnel to install the Colortronic granula

2.5 Set Up Make certain the floor is clean, level, and free of obstructions before placing the machine into position. Visually inspect the hopper inf