Granulators Operation and Installation Manual

For further information on granulator safety, installation, and
operation, see the American National Standard for Plastics
Machinery
⎯ Granulators, Pelletizers, and Dicers Used for Size
Reduction of Plastics ⎯ Construction, Care, and Use. ANSI
B151.11-1982.
Cumberland has long recognized the importance of safety and has
designed and manufactured its equipment with operator safety as a
prime consideration. We expect you, as a user, to abide by the
foregoing recommendations in order to make operator safety a
reality.
SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT
1-2 Safety Procedures
1-2-1 Guidelines for Moving the Granulator
To lift and move the granulator safely and correctly, cover any
sharp corners or edges, and use the type of equipment that has the
most appropriate features and capacity.
Before lifting, check that there are no items that could fall during
lifting.
Before positioning the granulator, check that the floor is level and
is strong enough to support the load, that there is adequate space in
the installation area to allow the movement of equipment necessary
to the task and to enable any necessary maintenance work to be
carried out unhindered.
1-2-2 Clearing a Jammed Cutting Chamber
1. Disconnect and lockout power.
2. Be certain that the rotor is motionless.
3. Open the front panel and remove the bin.
4. Unscrew the screw knob, which keeps the hopper and screen
cradle in place.
5. Remove the screen.
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