LP and JC Granulators - User Guide
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1. User Guide LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators CONAIR The Conair Group Inc One Conair Drive Pittsburgh PA 15202 Phone 412 312 6000 Fax 412 312 6001 UGG002 0998 e on this Manual Could Result in Severe Bodily Injury or Death d is provided only for its technical information data and capacities Portions of this manual autions in the operation inspection maintenance and repair of the product forming the subject e inadequate inaccurate and or incomplete and cannot be used followed or relied upon airgroup com or 1 800 654 6661 for more current information warnings and materials about s containing warnings information precautions and procedures that may be more adequate out of date manual Please record your equipment s model and serial number s and the date you received it in the spaces provided Copyright 1998 It s a good idea to record the model and serial number s of your equipment and the date you received it in the User Guide Our service department uses this information along with the manual number to provide help for the specific equipment you installed Please keep this User Guide and all manuals engineering prints and parts lists together for documentation of your equipment Manual Number UGG002 0998 Serial number s Model number s The Conair equipment described in this publication is covered by U S Patent number 4 706 899 DISCLAIMER The Conair Group2. Inc shall not be liable for errors contained in this User Guide or for incidental consequential dam ages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this information Conair makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this information including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose THE CONAIR GROUP Inc All rights reserved INTRODUCTION r nnl Purpose of the User Manual cese oer Ras 1 2 How the Manual is organized a 1 2 Your Responsibility as a User 2 4 2a pa b0 a ceed due es ka 1 2 ATTENTION Read this so no one gets hurt 1 3 DESCRIPTION creen 2 1 Typical ADpIGSEOBS esee tee Paa UPANG EBA ee KUNG ses 2 2 Specifications LP models XX sass xy ES RAT wea vu 2 3 Specifications JC models 443242 eae EX e RE esas 2 4 INSTALLATION 2 00 ee eee nnl Installing the granulator ceu e rh EECR ELE 3 2 Pre operation tests and inspection 3 2 OPERATION eee eere nnn 4 1 Safe Operating Precautions 4Ha aaa echa RD TER Rs 4 2 TO Start ANU also Fes bte E heb o Reg 4 3 To stop granulating 4 aaa kam e yx hah da hes 4 3 MAINTENANCE s s s s 91 Preventative maintenance checklist 5 2 Replacing helical segments sera coc ERR Rx REY 5 2 eine ready asas KAGAGAWAN NADA TAN Phe hhaha anG TASA 5 3 Removing the bearing flange 4 4k a a edm 5 3 Removing and repl
3. Are knives seated proper ly Are knives sufficiently gapped Is screen properly seat ed Is screen cradle clean Is main power ON Are safety interlocks secured Is motor overheated Is the cutting chamber full of material Has starter failed LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators Solution Examine scrap to be processed for foreign material Clean knife seat and replace Adjust knives for proper clear ance Remove screen and replace to ensure tight closure Remove screen and clean cra dle to ensure tight closure Check fuses and or circuit breakers Check safety switches for operation mechanically and electronically Allow motor to cool and reset overloads Clean cutting chamber Repair replace starter UGG002 0998 Conair has made the largest investment in customer support in the plastics industry Our service experts are available to help with any problem you might have installing and operating your equipment Your Conair sales representative also can help analyze the nature of your problem assuring that it did not result from misapplication or improper use To contact Customer Service personnel call From outside the United States call 814 437 6861 di ia 800 458 1960 CONAIR You can commission Conair service personnel to provide on site service by contacting the Customer Service Department Standard rates include an on site hourly rate with a one day mini
4. BUS 00169 KEY 00029 KEY 00037 KEY 00039 KEY 00039 DIS 00012 DIS 00012 Round Flange Bolts s 21208805 17 scR 00302 SCR 00302 s scmoose 15 212 117 08 212 117 08 e SCR 00842 12 SCR 00842 SCR 00842 PA s senso rese range ana 5 serons p Wer Not Shown A EM EMEA a sore fa secas EN p rone a tano fa rasa ole 2 o a a E amp a o E g S E Fa 8 E sla 3 E a a po 3 E oe 213 6 2 3 8 S 8 8 m m 8 8 m B 3 2 q S aka ala 10 Inboard Bearing 11 Outboard Bearing 1 2 13 Segment Locknut 14 Sprocket Bushing 15 Rotor Knife Keys Bushing Key Rotor Knife End Disc z Ss 8 N a DIS 00011 DIS 00011 SCR 00516 N A 2 E o 8 pr a 2 5 8 8 x q 8 8 8 26 Outboard Bearing Bolts Bedknives Not Shown 5 p 2 PARTS LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators UGG002 0998 DESCRIPTION JC Series Cutting Chamber Part List QTY JC 78 QTY JC 810 QTY JC 814 QTY JC 1016 QTY JC 1021 1 Upper Head 1 HED 00025 1 HED 00026 1 HED 00024 1 HED 00023 1 HED 00027 2 Screen Cradle 1 CRA 00018 1 CRA 00019 3 CRA 00016 1 CRA 00015 1 CRA 00020 3 Inboard Flange 1 FLG 00036 1 FLG 00036 1 FLG 00036 1 FLG 00029 ul FLG 00029 4 Bearing Cover 1 COV 00214 1 C
5. Rotorspeed rpm Standard motor power Hp Rotor type Screen mesh sizes Dimensions inches mm 300 136 7x 8 178 x 203 6 4 163 600 3 400 181 8x10 203 x 254 6 4 163 600 5 600 272 8x14 203 x 356 6 4 163 600 5 800 363 10x16 254 x 406 8 203 520 10 1000 454 10x21 254 x 533 8 203 520 15 helical rotor standard bolt on tips optional ranges from 3 16 to 3 8 in 4 76 to 9 53 mm A Height B Width C Depth D Infeed height Hopper opening in mm Weight los kg 54 1372 20 508 27 1350 45 1143 7x8 178 x 203 54 1372 23 584 27 1350 45 1143 8x10 203 x 254 54 1372 27 686 30 1350 45 1143 8x14 203 x 356 62 1575 30 762 34 1350 52 1321 10x 16 254 x 406 62 1575 35 889 34 1350 52 1321 10x 21 254 x 533 Installed Shipping Blades Number of rotating helical knives Number of bolt on knives Number of bed knives Voltages Full load amps 950 431 1015 460 1550 703 1745 792 460V 3 phase 60 hz 230V 3 phase 60 hz 208V 3 phase 60 hz 575V 3 phase 60 hz 380V 3 phase 50 hz 415V 3 phase 50 hz Noise level 3 With standard soundproofed hopper 2 4 DESCRIPTION 87 dbA LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators Throughputs are provid ed as a capacity guide line only Throughput will vary according to the Size shape thickness and
6. a higher throughput per hour and requires less horsepower than a con ventional 3 blade rotor due to the standard flywheel coupled to the helical rotor 2 2 DESCRIPTION LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators UGG002 0998 SPECIFICATIONS LP MODELS GRANULATOR WITH STANDARD ROBOT CONVEYOR FEED HOPPER STANDARD HELICAL ROTOR Qu gt STANDARD HELICAL SEGMENT OPTIONAL BOLT ON TIP SEGMENT MODELS Performance characteristics LP 1016 LP 1021 Maximum throughput Ibs hr kg hr Cutting chamber in mm Cutting circle in mm Rotor speed rpm Standard Motor power Hp Rotor type Screen mesh sizes Dimensions inches mm 100 45 7X8 178 x 203 6 4 163 140 3 8x10 203 x 254 6 4 163 140 3 8x14 203 x 356 6 4 163 140 3 200 91 10x 16 254 x 406 8 203 140 5 300 136 10x21 254 x 533 8 203 140 5 SPECIFICATION NOTES helical rotor standard ranges from 3 16 to 3 8 in 4 76 to 9 53 mm bolt on tips optional A Height B Width C Depth D Infeed height Hopper opening in mm Weight lbs kg 52 1320 20 508 27 1350 52 1321 12x14 805 x 356 54 1372 23 584 27 1350 52 1321 14x16 856 x 406 57 1448 27 686 30 1350 57 1448 14x16 856 x 406 59 1499 30 762 34 1350 59 1499 16x 18 406 x 457 59 1499 35 889 34 1350 59 1499 18x 21 457
7. knives must not be burned or blued under any circumstances 5 6 MAINTENANCE N WARNING Do NOT attempt to weld on these knives Do NOT sharpen OUTSIDE diameter of knives Permanent damage to knives will occur Damage to knife seats and tips could occur before after Sharpen inside blade tip ONLY The distance from the center of the segment to the center of a 1 25 inch OD grinding wheel is 2 80 00 01 for the 8xx series and 3 66 00 01 for the 10xx series If the distance is too small the knife tips may bend or break If the distance is too large the granulator performance will suffer NEVER sharpen outside diameter 90 rotation 1 25 OD x2 LG 60 grit 3000 RPM or Front View higher VI Side View BB B TIP Conair has a knife sharpening service available Simply call the toll free number get your RGA return goods authorization number and send your blades to Conair You can also purchase extra sets of blades so it is never necessary to wait while blades are being sharpened LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators UGG002 0998 Repeat steps for HELICAL ROTOR BLADE REMOVAL pro cedure shown on page 5 3 then proceed with the steps below to remove bed knives for sharpening 1 Using a socket wrench remove bed knife bolts 2 Grind bed knives to 15 degree angle 3 Reassemble Use bed knife adjusting bolts and a feeler gauge to reset the
8. properties of the material to be cut as well as the desired size of the granulate Consult Conair for a material test or help determining the correct granulator model for your application 8 Noise level will vary according to material type being processed and the granulator con figuration These ranges are based on tests using SPI standards Specifications may change without notice Check with a Conair representative for the most current information UGG002 0998 INSTALLATION O Installing the granulator 3 2 Pre operation tests and Inspection RT 3 2 UGG002 0998 LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators INSTALLING THE WARNING Improper installation may result in equipment damage or per GRANULATOR sonal injury This equipment should be installed adjusted and serviced by qualified technical personnel who are familiar with the construction opera tion and potential hazards of this type of machine All wiring disconnects and fuses should be installed by qualified electrical technicians in accordance with electrical codes in your region Always maintain a safe electrical ground Improper grounding can result in severe per sonal injury and erratic machine operation Do not operate the equipment at power levels other than what is specified on the the machine serial tag and data plate 1 Move the granulator to the operating location 2 Connect the main power See the wiring diagrams for yo
9. related dia grams Thorough review of the equipment itself with careful attention to voltage sources intended use and warning labels O Thorough review of instruction manuals for associated equipment Step by step adherence to instructions outlined in this User Guide LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators UGG002 0998 We design equipment with the user s safety in mind You can avoid the potential hazards identified on this machine by fol lowing the procedures outlined below and elsewhere in the User Guide WARNING Improper installation operation or servicing may result in equipment damage or personal injury This equipment should be installed adjusted and serviced by qualified technical personnel who are familiar with the construction opera tion and potential hazards of this type of machine All wiring disconnects and fuses should be installed by qualified electrical technicians in accordance with electrical codes in your region Always maintain a safe electrical ground Improper grounding can result in severe per sonal injury and erratic machine operation Do not operate the equipment at power levels other than what is specified on the the machine serial tag and data plate DANGER Amputation hazard This equipment uses sharp rotating blades that can cause severe personal injury including amputation To avoid this hazard Do not remove guards during operation Do not remove or bypass t
10. the end discs and the chamber walls To replace the helical segments see the following sets of instructions Getting ready Removing the bearing flange Removing and replacing blades Finishing up LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators UGG002 0998 o Gi Ph G3 N 1 Loosen the set screws on 4 5 6 Open the granulator front door G ETTING RE ADY Remove the granule bin Tilt the hopper back Release the two clamps that hold the hopper Lower the screen bin and screen Loosen the knob bolts Remove the side panel that covers the bearing flange Remove the safety interlock It is not necessary to remove any wires simply remove the two allen bolts REMOVING THE BEARING FLANGE set screws the bearing stopper Use an allen wrench it is not neces sary to remove the screws just loosen them Remove the bolts holding the bearing flange to the granulator body Use a bearing puller to remove the bearing from the shaft Loosen the spanner nut set Screws Again use an allen wrench and do not remove the screws Remove the spanner nut It will be necessary to use a spanner nut wrench Remove the end plate UGG002 0998 LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators MAINTENANCE 5 3 REMOVING AND REPLACING SEGMENTS NOTE Rotor blades are numbered Replace in the sa
11. 5 2 KNF 00001 2 KNF oo001 4 KNF 00004 UGG002 0998 LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators JC SERIES CUTTING CHAMBER PARTS P 3 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC ROTOR ONLY SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMER Pa UNLESS ORDERED P 4 DIAGRAMS LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators UGG002 0998 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC RoroR amp BLOWER SUPPUED BY CUSTOMER d UNLESS ORDEREO O O UGG002 0998 LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators DIAGRAMS OPTIONS SCHEMATIC HIGH BIN ALARM MODULE OPTIONS ton FOR VISUAL ONLY ALARM REMOVE HORN rem FOR AUDIBLE ONLY ALARM REMOVE LIGHT BIN INBATOR eres te QE NOE ae a NS 7 O LOW BIN CONTROL MODULE BIN INDICATOR 1001 1 TO CUSTOMER PROVIDED HOOKUP P 6 DIAGRAMS UGGO002 0998 LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators
12. Beside the Press Granulators PURPOSE OF THE USER GUIDE How THE GUIDE IS ORGANIZED YOUR RESPONSIBILITY As A USER 1 2 INTRODUCTION This User Guide describes the Conair LP and JC model gran ulators and explains step by step how to install operate maintain and repair this equipment Before installing this product please take a few moments to read the User Guide and review the diagrams and safety infor mation in the instruction packet You also should review man uals covering associated equipment in your system This review won t take long and it could save you valuable instal lation and operating time later Symbols have been used to help organize the User Guide and call your attention to important information regarding safe installation and operation N Symbols within triangles warn of conditions that could be hazardous to users or could damage equipment Read and take precautions before proceeding Numbers within shaded squares indicate tasks or steps to be performed by the user A diamond indicates the equipment s response to an action performed by the user An open box marks items in a checklist eon ma A shaded circle marks items in a list You must be familiar with all safety procedures concerning installation operation and maintenance of this equipment Responsible safety procedures include Thorough review of this User Guide paying particular attention to hazard warnings appendices and
13. OV 00214 1 COV 00214 1 COV 00215 1 COV 00215 5 Rotor Shaft 1 SHF 00337 4 SHF 00340 1 SHF 00329 1 SHF 00324 1 SHF 00341 6 Rotor Knife Assy 1 ASY 00142 1 ASY 00177 1 ASY 00137 1 ASY 00141 1 ASY 00164 7 Outboard Flange H 1 FLG 00038 1 FLG 00031 1 FLG 00031 8 Round Flange 1 FLG 00037 1 FLG 00037 1 FLG 00037 1 FLG 00030 1 FLG 00030 9 Flywheel Pulley 1 PLY 00027 E PLY 00027 1 PLY 00027 1 PLY 00027 1 PLY 00027 10 Inboard Bearing 1 BRG 00789 1 BRG 00789 1 BRG 00789 1 BRG 00788 1 BRG 00788 11 Outboard Bearing 1 BRG 00331 1 BRG 00331 1 BRG 00331 1 BRG 00334 1 BRG 00334 12 Bearing Lcoknut 1 NUT 00125 4 NUT 00125 1 NUT 00125 1 NUT 00136 1 NUT 00136 13 Segment Locknut 1 NUT 00124 1 NUT 00124 1 NUT 00124 1 NUT 00133 1 NUT 00133 14 Sprocket Bushing 1 64587 1 64587 1 64587 1 BUs oo157 1 Bus 00157 15 Rotor Knife Keys 2 KEY 00031 2 KEY 00040 2 KEY 00027 2 KEY 00029 2 KEY 00037 16 Bushing Key 1 KEY 00028 1 KEY 00028 1 KEY 00028 1 KEY 00039 1 KEY 00039 17 Rotor Knife End Disc 2 DIS 00011 2 DIS 00011 2 DIS 00011 2 DIS 00012 2 DIS 00012 18 Round Flange Bolts 5 21204605 5 21204605 5 21204605 17 scR 00302 17 SCR 00302 19 Inboard Flange Bolts 8 SCR 00358 8 SCR 00358 8 SCR 00358 15 212 117 08 15 212 117 08 20 Bedknife Bolts 8 SCR 00842 B SCR 00842 8 SCR 00842 12 SCR 00842 12 SCR 00842 Not Shown i 21 Outboard Bearing Bolts 18 SCR 00843 18 SCR 00843 18 SCR 00843 4 SCR 00843 4 SCR 00843 22 Bedknives NotSnown 2 KNF 00003 2 KNF 0000
14. acing segments 5 4 Pinisbing Ups o c44 se og ned initie neti eneg Haea es 5 5 Helical blade sharpening isswesssbESERARR ER RES 5 6 Bed knife REMOVAL scel ppa da BG REN UA ERES MANE res 5 7 Sharpening vcezessui9uubeX kg PRG qe deri 5 7 Knife Gap Guidelines 21 BARA KAPE RAE KAAWAY E v RE 5 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 0 1 Before beginning usos ca he GAN AG RE EX DEP XU gx an 6 2 Stalled machine 5 rep Re e EE ERE 6 3 Material overheating 2 04000 ved kha AKA GAGA GAGA ees 6 3 Too many fines in material 5 e e 6 3 Kilo breakage oes dio sea dae ARR RR eoe d gua 6 4 Screen cradle will not close lessen 6 4 Motor will not start eee 6 4 APPENDIX Customer service information 000 A 1 Warranty information i i 94 46 0 seus KS 4E ERES A 2 UGG002 0998 LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF PARTS AND DIAGRAMS LP Series Cutting Chamber 22s gp pen ew as P 1 CONTENTS JC Series Cutting Chamber 2225s cohen Rx wet RE P 2 Electrical Schematics Rotor Only 22x sod ded disse sin pers gad E RIPE P 3 Rotor and Blower eee P 4 Option schematics LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators UGG002 0998 INTRODUCTION Purpose of the User Guide 1 2 How the guide is organized 1 2 Your responsibilities as a user 1 2 ATTENTION Read this so no one gets hurt 1 3 UGG002 0998 LP and JC Series
15. after checking rotation 7 To stop the machine press the ROTOR STOP button Wait 30 seconds after stopping the rotor then stop the blower by pressing BLOWER STOP button UGG002 0998 LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators INSTALLATION 3 3 OPERATION Safe operating procedures 4 2 O To start granulating 4 3 O To stop granulating 4 3 UGG002 0998 LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS 4 2 OPERATION In order to maintain your equipment s safe operation follow these precautions Do NOT start machine with material in chamber Do NOT operate with foreign objects on or around granula tor y JETA Do NOT attempt to bypass safety Dus f interlocks a Do NOT feed large lumps or purg ings Do NOT allow bin to overfill Do NOT batch feed LP series Always start machine BEFORE feeding material Only feed in the proper amount that the granulator is sized for and capable of granulating Allow machine to purge BEFORE turning OFF Periodically inspect knives for wear and proper clearance Adjust sharpen or replace as necessary Failure to do this could affect performance Rotate the screen to extend screen life The screen will show washout on the holes on one side if this is not done IMPORTANT When using your own method of regrind removal the rate of material throughput should NEVER exceed the rate of remo
16. ed LP model granulators Always start machine before feeding material Feed only the amount and type of material for which the granulator has been sized and designed to granulate Allow machine to purge before turning it off Periodically inspect knives for wear and proper clearance Adjust sharpen or replace as nec essary Failure to do this could affect perfor mance Rotate the screen to extend screen life The screen will show washout on the holes on one side if this is not done LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators UGG002 0998 DESCRIPTION What is the LP JC 2 2 O Typical Applications 2 2 O Specifications UGG002 0998 LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators TYPIC AL LP model granulators are designed for robot or conveyor fed sprues runners and light duty parts The LP granulator should APPLICATIONS not be batch fed Primarily designed for beside the press applications the LP granulators have a low infeed height for closed loop robot granulator systems The low rotor speed provides better regrind less noise reduced flyback and less wear with abra sive material JC model granulators are designed for batch fed parts and run ners and tough applications The JC granulator may be used beside the processing machine or in a central granulation application Primarily designed for engineered materials thick cross sec tion parts and runners the JC granulator produces
17. he electrical interlocks that prevent operation when the cutting chamber is open or blades are exposed Always disconnect and lock out the incoming main power source before opening the cut ting chamber or performing non standard operating procedures such as routine main tenance Always use extreme caution when the cutting chamber is open Wear gloves when han dling the knives Follow the safe operating procedures as out lined in this User Guide UGG002 0998 LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators NATTENTION READ THIS SO NO ONE GETS HURT INTRODUCTION 1 3 NATTENTION READ THIS SO NO ONE GETS HURT 1 4 INTRODUCTION AN WARNING Voltage hazard This equipment is powered by three phase alternating current as specified on the machine serial tag and data plate Always disconnect and lock out the incoming main power source before opening the electri cal enclosure or performing non standard oper ating procedures such as routine maintenance Only qualified personnel should perform trou bleshooting procedures that require access to the electrical enclosure while power is on WARNING Follow these procedures for safe operation Do not start the machine with material in the cutting chamber Do not operate with foreign objects on or around granulator Do not attempt to bypass safety interlocks Do not feed large lumps or purgings Do not allow the bin to overfill Do not batch fe
18. his type of equipment Amputation and voltage hazard Disconnect and lock out the main power supply before attempting to perform any maintenance or troubleshooting proce dures Make sure blades have stopped rotating before opening the cutting chamber The knives are sharp and can cause severe personal injury Use extreme caution when the cutting chamber is open We recom mend wearing gloves when handling the knives 6 2 TROUBLESHOOTING LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators UGG002 0998 Symptom Stalled Machine Material Overheating UGG002 0998 Possible cause Is the unit being over loaded Are knives worn dam aged or improperly set Are screen holes and or material transition plugged Is the motor running in reverse Have you lost power Is unit being overloaded are knives worn or is screen blocked Are screen holes too small LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators Solution Feed material more slowly Sharpen replace or adjust as required Unplug screen and or material transition Switch two of the three incom ing power wires Check power supply electrical hookup and safety interlocks See above for STALLED MACHINE Install screen with larger diam eter holes TROUBLESHOOTING 6 3 Symptom Knife Breakage Screen Cradle Will Not Close Motor Will Not Start 6 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Possible cause Is there foreign material in scrap
19. me order in which they were removed 5 4 MAINTENANCE 1 Remove the segments from the shaft Take note of the stamped number on the segments When you replace the segments you will want them in the same order Wipe down the shaft using a rag and petrole um based lubricant in the order that you removed them Replace the shaft end plate 2 3 Replace the segments in the same direction and 4 5 3 Replace the spanner nut Make sure that it is fully tightened It may be necessary to place a board in the chamber between the blades and the bed knives to keep the shaft from rotating while tightening Tighten the spanner nut set screws We recom mend using some type of adhesive sealant compound Replace the bearing flange adhesive sealant compound 6 T 8 Replace the bearing flange bolts Again use the 9 Tighten the bearing stopper set screws LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators UGG002 0998 Replace the safety interlock FINISHING UP Replace the screen Close the screen cradle A onm Check the gap between the segments and the bed knives See KNIFE GAP GUIDELINES It is extremely important that the knife gap be correct UGG002 0998 LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators MAINTENANCE 5 5 HELICAL RoTOR BLADE SHARPENING NOTE The knives must be cooled during sharpening The
20. mum plus expenses If you do have a problem please complete the following checklist before calling Conair O Make sure you have all model serial and parts list numbers for your particular equipment Service personnel will need this information to assist you Make sure power is supplied to the equipment CJ Make sure that all connectors and wires within and between control systems and related components have been installed correctly O Check the troubleshooting guide of this manual for a solution O Thoroughly examine the instruction manual s for associated equipment especially controls Each manual may have its own troubleshooting guide to help you O Check that the equipment has been operated as described in this manual O Check accompanying schematic drawings for information on special considerations UGG002 0998 SERVICE INFORMATION WE RE HERE TO HELP How To CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE BEFORE YOU CALL Additional manuals and prints for your Conair equipment may be ordered through the Customer Service or Parts Departments for a nominal fee APPENDIX A 1 E Conair guarantees the machinery and equipment on this order QU IPMENT for a period as defined in the quotation from date of shipment G U ARANTEE against defects in material and workmanship under the normal use and service for which it was recommended except for parts that are typically replaced after normal usage such as filters liner
21. plates etc Conair s guarantee is limited to replacing at our option the part or parts determined by us to be defective after examination The customer assumes the cost of transportation of the part or parts to and from the factory 2 ERFORM ANCE Conair warrants that this equipment will perform at or above the ratings stated in specific quotations covering the equip W ARRANTY ment or as detailed in engineering specifications provided the equipment is applied installed operated and maintained in the recommended manner as outlined in our quotation or specifi cations Should performance not meet warranted levels Conair at its discretion will exercise one of the following options Inspect the equipment and perform alterations or adjust ments to satisfy performance claims Charges for such inspections and corrections will be waived unless failure to meet warranty is due to misapplication improper installa tion poor maintenance practices or improper operation Replace the original equipment with other Conair equip ment that will meet original performance claims at no extra cost to the customer Refund the invoiced cost to the customer Credit is subject to prior notice by the customer at which time a Return Goods Authorization Number RGA will be issued by Conair s Service Department Returned equipment must be well crated and in proper operating condition including all parts Returns must be prepaid Purchaser mus
22. proper gap between bed knives and rotor blades SUGGESTED KNIFE GAP General purpose 005 to 009 Film application 003 to 007 Tighten bed knife bolts to 85 ft lb Adjustable Bed knife He NN A Rater rotation Recheck gap AFTER tightening to verify clearance has not changed PUR rcd Helical Rotor UGG002 0998 LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators BED KNIFE REMOVAL AND SHARPENING KNIFE GAP GUIDELINES MAINTENANCE 5 7 TROUBLESHOOTING When Trouble Occurs 6 2 A Few Words Of Caution 6 2 O Stalled Machine 6 3 Material Overheating 6 3 Knife Breakage 6 4 O Screen Cradle Will Not Close 6 4 Motor Will Not Start 6 4 UGG002 0998 LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators 6 1 most problems by following the recommended You can avoid WH EN TROU BLE installation and maintenance procedures outlined in this User O CCU RS Guide If you do have a problem this section will help you determine what caused it and how to fix it 1 Turn off the granulator you saw 2 3 Perform 4 A Few Worps OF CAUTION DANGER Refer to the charts Identify the symptom that applicable tasks in the chart If the problem remains contact Conair WARNING This machines should be adjusted and serviced only by qualified technical personnel who are familiar with construction and operation of t
23. t notify Conair in writing of any claim and pro vide a customer receipt and other evidence that a claim is being made W ARR ANTY Except for the Equipment Guarantee and Performance Warranty stated above Conair disclaims all other war ranties with respect to the equipment express or LIMITATIONS implied arising by operation of law course of dealing usage of trade or otherwise including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose APPENDIX A 2 WARRANTY INFORMATION UGG002 0998 LP Series Cutting Chamber P 2 JC Series Cutting Chamber P 3 UGG002 0998 LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators P 1 LP SERIES CUTTING CHAMBER 16 LP Series Cutting Chamber Part List DESSNPTON am um Tay lupa ow crane sw ess am irma Upper Head 1 HEDoo05 1 HED 00026 HED 00024 HED 00023 1 HED 00027 Screen Gradle mo 18 CRA 00015 CRA 0002 Inboard Flange I 1 Fic a002 t riG ooo2 eme cvs r ooo ovem 1 covamw i covas I N o ole o poor sran Lr Swan T sat coseo sapo v src Poe krie Ky r sra Tr faster v asv onws 1 favo o FLG 00032 FLG00037 1 FLG o0030 FLG 00030 SPR 00027 SPR 00027 SPR 00027 Er tt BRG 00788 BRG 00788 BRG 00331 1 BRG 00331 BRG 00334 BRG 00334 NUT 00136 NUT 00136 NUT 00124 t nuroo124 T1 NUT 00133 BUS 00188
24. tting ready 5 3 O Removing the bearing flange 5 3 O Removing and replacing segments ss umas os ns 5 4 O Finishing UP ee xs 5 5 O Helical blade sharpening 5 6 Bed knife removal and sharpening 5 7 Knife gap guidelines 5 7 UGG002 0998 LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST REPLACING THE HELICAL SEGMENTS 5 2 MAINTENANCE CAUTION Voltage and amputation hazard Disconnect and lock out the main power supply before attempting to perform an maintenance or troubleshooting procedures E Use extreme care when cutting chamber is open Exposed knives are sharp We recommend wearing gloves when handling knives O Rotate the screen to obtain even wear and extend screen life The screen will show washout on the holes on one side if this is not done Periodically inspect knives for wear and proper clearance Adjust sharpen or replace as necessary Keep the knives sharp at all times Rotate the rotating end disc 180 degrees at blade sharpen ing interval to extend disc life Grease the outboard rotor shaft bearing every three 3 months or as required Do NOT over grease Damage to the bearing seal could result Periodically inspect all nuts bolts and screws to ensure that none have become loose due to operation Inspect the cutting chamber about every 3 months to make sure that material is not getting caught between
25. ur model for connection information Make sure the supply voltage is the same as specified on the serial tag and data plate on the granulator DANGER TO AVOID AMPUTATION PRE OPERATION TESTS AND AN 1 Disconnect and lockout all power 2 Do NOT operate without covers INSPECTION 3 Do NOT override interlock switches 1 Disconnect and lock out the main power 2 Open and inspect the machine Disengage safety inter locks release the hopper latch and open the hop per Open screen cradle using hand knobs 3 2 INSTALLATION LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators UGG002 0998 PRE OPERATION TESTS AND INSPECTION 3 Clean the screen cradle thoroughly 4 Close the screen cradle and machine The screen cradle must close tightly to the cutting cham ber or machine damage could occur 5 Verify rotation of all motors BEFORE process ing material When using a blower to evacuate blower must be started first To start blower motor press BLOW ER START button Verify blower impeller rotation by jog ging blower motor and checking the fan rotation against the rotation indicator arrow 6 To start the rotor motor press the ROTOR START button With 7 g N motor on verify rotor shaft is rotating in DA the direction of the arrow located over o NG the outboard bearing For JC style units x d outboard side guard panel must be removed to view Re install
26. val or jam ups within the granulator will occur We recommend a high level proximity switch if bin overfill is a problem LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators UGG002 0998 Inspect and clean the granulator To START See the Pre Operation Test and Inspection procedures in the Installation section G R AN U L ATI NG After inspection close machine completely If a blower is being used to evacuate start blower motor first To do this press BLOWER START button Start rotor motor by pressing ROTOR START button IMPORTANT If there is any abnormal sound or operation stop the rotor motor disconnect the main power and refer to the Troubleshooting section Begin feeding material slowly at first to determine the maximum amount machine is capable of granulating without overfeeding Stop the rotor motor first To stop the rotor motor T O STOP press the ROTOR STOP button 2 If a blower is being used to evacuate stop the G RANULATING blower motor 30 seconds AFTER stopping the rotor motor To stop the blower motor press the BLOWER STOP button Doing this ensures all granulated material is purged thus eliminating jam ups within the cutting chamber and or blower system UGG002 0998 LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators OPERATION 4 3 MAINTENANCE O Preventative maintenance CHecKIISD s rout T 5 2 O Replacing helical segments 5 2 0 Ge
27. x 533 Installed Shipping Blades 900 408 1015 460 1400 635 Number of rotor segments Number of bolt on knives Number of stationary knives Voltages Total full load amps 460V 3 phase 60 hz 230V 3 phase 60 hz 208V 3 phase 60 hz 575V 3 phase 60 hz 380V 3 phase 50 hz 415V 3 phase 50 hz Noise levels With standard soundproofed hopper UGG002 0998 LP and JC Series Beside the Press Granulators DESCRIPTION Throughputs are provid ed as a capacity guide line only Throughput will vary according to the size shape thickness and properties of the material to be cut as well as the desired size of the granulate Consult Conair for a material test or help determining the correct granulator model for your application 8 Noise level will vary according to material type being processed and the granulator con figuration These ranges are based on tests using SPI standards Specifications may change without notice Check with a Conair representative for the most current information SPECIFICATIONS JC MODELS GRANULATOR WITH STANDARD ROBOT CONVEYOR FEED HOPPER STANDARD HELICAL ROTOR bo STANDARD HELICAL OPTIONAL BOLT ON TIP SEGMENT SEGMENT MODELS Performance characteristics JC 1016 JC 1021 SPECIFICATION NOTES Maximum throughput Ibs hr kg hr Cutting chamber in mm Cutting circle in mm
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