User Guide

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 24 BP1600
7 Startup Checklist
7-1 Introduction
After all electrical and mechanical machine elements have been
inspected and any defects corrected, the machine can be put
into production once the start-up checklist has been referred to.
7-2 Fan Evacuation
Sterling granulators can be supplied with an optional fan
system to provide efficient, continuous evacuation of granulate
from the machine. Sterling offers a large variety of fan
configurations. The following information is intended to be
representative of the basic functioning and design of a fan,
rather than being specific to one particular configuration.
Please follow the instructions listed below for optimal fan
operation, if your unit is equipped with this option.
7-3 Granulator Startup Checklist
 Have all installation and preparation instructions been read
and followed?
 Have the granulator operator and all other necessary
personnel been fully trained on machine operation and all
safety mechanisms?
 Have sufficient service location clearances been allowed?
 Has the equipment been grounded as required by local
codes and/or Article 250 of the National Electric Code?
 Have all motors been checked for rotation?
 Have all machine controls, pushbuttons, and interlock
switch safeties been checked for proper functioning?
 Have the cutting chamber and screen chamber been
checked for foreign matter?
 Have the drive belts and optional fan drive belts been
checked for alignment and tension?
 Is the machine properly closed with all visible fasteners
tight?