Sterling D48160s User Manual
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SECTION 4 – SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS (
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Adjusting or replacing the bed knives
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Loosen the mounting screws……………………………………………………………………………..4-4
Remove the first knife clamp or shield
Remove the bed knives
Clean the knife mounting surfaces……………………………………………………………………….4-5
Mounting screws
Replace the upstroke bed knife
Replace the upstroke knife clamp
Remove the down stroke bed knife………………………………………………………………………4-6
Replace the down stroke knife shields
Check the bed knives
Gap adjustment tips
Measure the knife gap……………………………………………………………………………………4-7
Set the downstream knife shield
Check the knife gap
Tighten the screws to final torque………………………………………………………………………..4-8
Finalize installation of upstroke bed knife
Fasten the cutting chamber……………………………………………………………………………….4-9
Close the cutting chamber safety interlock
Restart the granulator
Remove the first knife clamp or shield
Remove the bed knives
Clean the knife mounting surfaces……………………………………………………………………….4-5
Mounting screws
Replace the upstroke bed knife
Replace the upstroke knife clamp
Remove the down stroke bed knife………………………………………………………………………4-6
Replace the down stroke knife shields
Check the bed knives
Gap adjustment tips
Measure the knife gap……………………………………………………………………………………4-7
Set the downstream knife shield
Check the knife gap
Tighten the screws to final torque………………………………………………………………………..4-8
Finalize installation of upstroke bed knife
Fasten the cutting chamber……………………………………………………………………………….4-9
Close the cutting chamber safety interlock
Restart the granulator
Adjusting or replacing rotor knives
……………………………………………………………….4-10
Basic facts about the knives
Work safely
Open the cutting chamber interlock
Release the cutting chamber fasteners…………………………………………………………………...4-11
Care in handling knives………………………………………………………………………………….4-12
Lock the rotor
Remove the mounting screws
Remove the rotor knives
Clean parts for reassembly……………………………………………………………………………....4-13
Mounting screws
Rotors with replaceable knife seats
Tighten the rotor knives to final torque…………………………………………………………………4-14
Check the bed knives
Gap adjustment tips
Measure the knife gap
Work safely
Open the cutting chamber interlock
Release the cutting chamber fasteners…………………………………………………………………...4-11
Care in handling knives………………………………………………………………………………….4-12
Lock the rotor
Remove the mounting screws
Remove the rotor knives
Clean parts for reassembly……………………………………………………………………………....4-13
Mounting screws
Rotors with replaceable knife seats
Tighten the rotor knives to final torque…………………………………………………………………4-14
Check the bed knives
Gap adjustment tips
Measure the knife gap
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T
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A
B
B
L
L
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E
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O
F
F
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C
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N
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E
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N
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T
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