Sterling Compact Loader sse Benutzerhandbuch

General instructions 1-3

Various terms are used in these operating instructions to ensure clarity. Therefore
please note that the terms used in the text stand for the corresponding explanations
listed below.
•   Equipment: ”Equipment” can mean an individual unit, a machine or an installation.

•   Operating personnel: The ”operating personnel” are persons operating the

equipment on their own responsibility or according to instructions.

•   Operator: The ”operator” of the equipment (production manager, foreman, etc.) is the

person responsible for all production sequences. The operator instructs the operating
personnel of what is to be done.

•   Operating instructions: The ”operating instructions” describe the interaction of the

equipment, production sequences or methods. The operating instructions must be
compiled by the operator of the equipment.

•   Equipment foreman: When several operating personnel work on one machine, the

”equipment foreman” coordinates the sequences. The equipment foreman must be
appointed by the operator.

•   Trained personnel: ”Trained personnel” are persons who, due to their training, are

authorized to carry out the required work.

See “Manufacturer’s Certificate” resp. “Certificate of Conformity”.

These machine-side hopper loaders are designed for use in facilities that require
independent machine conveying systems.  The loaders have been developed for
conveying thermoplastic granules. A typical area of application is for processing
machines and drying hoppers with throughputs of up to 400 lbs./hr (180 kg/h).

•   Experienced operators can begin directly with the chapter on “Start-up” if the unit has

been properly installed.

•   If the unit has not been installed yet, observe the instructions in the chapters

“Transport, Assembly and Storage” and  “Assembly Instructions”.