Operating Instructions SM4-620 Conveyor Hopper SSPE 5 Sterling Material Processing
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SSPE 5 Sterling Material Processing 5200 West Clinton Ave Milwaukee, WI 53223 Telephone: (414) 354-0970 Fax:(414) 354-6421 www.sterlco.
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SSPE 5 Table of contents 1. Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. Warnings and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Explanations and information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 For the safety of the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SSPE 5 6. Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 7. Spare parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 8. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SSPE 5 1. Safety instructions » These safety instructions apply to all persons within the range of action of the equipment. Please inform all persons within the range of action of the equipment of the direct and indirect hazards connected with the equipment. These operating instructions are to be used by all persons assigned activities connected with the equipment. Knowledge of the English language is prerequisite.
SSPE 5 1.1. Warnings and symbols The following warnings and symbols are used in these operating instructions: » This symbol indicates danger to life! Fatal or serious injury is possible if the corresponding instructions, regulations or warnings are not observed. This symbol indicates that serious injury is possible if the corresponding instructions, regulations or warnings are not observed.
SSPE 5 1.2. Explanations and information Various terms and designations are used frequently in these operating instructions to ensure clarity. Therefore please note that the terms used in the text stand for the corresponding explanations listed below. ment · Equip “Equipment” can mean an individual unit, a machine or an installation. erating personnel · Op The “operating personnel” are persons operating the equipment on their own responsibility or according to instructions (minimum age: 16).
SSPE 5 1.3. For your safety absolutely necessary that you observe the operating instructions for the cor· Itreisspond ing conveying system. device is intended exclusively for conveying plastic granules and regrind. · The Any other usage is not permitted. · This device is not suitable for processing foods. fore beginning maintenance work, set all compressed air piping on the device · Be at zero pressure.
SSPE 5 2. Installation instructions » These installation instructions are intended for persons with skills in electrical and mechanical areas due to their training, experience and received instructions. Personnel using these installation instructions must be instructed in the regulations for the prevention of accidents, the operating conditions and safety regulations and their implementation. Ensure in each case that the personnel are informed.
SSPE 5 Install the equipment such that all parts are easily accessible; this facilitates maintenance and repair work. 2.1. Transport For transport, only the appropriate lifting gear should be used (e.g. fork lift or workshop crane). Observe the safety instructions for the handling of lifting gear. SM4-620 » Observe the carrying capacity of the lifting gear.
SSPE 5 2.2. Set-up The arrangement of the hopper loaders may vary depending on the type of device to be conveyed on and the material used. Fastening onto fixed machine throats is provided by means of strap retainers. However, additional support of the hopper loader is necessary if the devices are not sufficiently capable of bearing the load. Mount the hopper loader in such a way that the outlet flap swings in a right-hand angle to the direction of machine movement.
SSPE 5 2.3. Compressed-air supply For operating the control valves and the cleaning unit, a compressed-air supply is necessary. L Depressurize compressed-air supply lines which must be opened. F Compressed air must be dewatered, dustfree and oilfree. Install a maintenance unit if required. Adjust pressure to a max. value of 6 bar (87.02 PSI) (system overpressure). Check compressed-air piping for correct installation and assembly.
SSPE 5 2.4. Electrical connection » The electrical connection may only be carried out by trained personnel. Other persons are not permitted to carry out the electrical connection. The rules of the local electricity board must be observed. Before beginning the electrical connection, make sure that the mains voltage and the power frequency are in accordance with the data on the name plate of the device. All work may only be carried out when the unit is at zero voltage and at zero pressure.
SSPE 5 3. Functional description » This functional description is intended for all operating personnel of the equipment. Prerequisite for this functional description is general knowledge of conveying units. SM4-620 Ensure in each case that the operating personnel are sufficiently informed.
SSPE 5 3.1. General The conveyor hopper is used for the automatic conveyance of freely flowing plastic granules, regrind and powder. The hopper can only function in connection with a single-station vacuum conveying system. The conveyor hopper functions according to the principle of suction conveyance. A high-performance turbine provides for the vacuum that is required to convey the material into the separator. In the separator the material is separated from air by several filter cartridges.
SSPE 5 3.2. Controller CSP The setting for the conveying time and the line clear time are made via the keys (A1: “change-over” key, A2: “arrow key”) on the front of the control system. The values which have been set will be displayed on the display (B). The values which have been set are maintained after the machine has been shut off. 3 LEDs indicate the respective modes of operation: pulse duration (C), time interval (D), without function (E). The pulse duration can be set to 0.5, 1.0 or 1.5 seconds.
SSPE 5 4. Putting into operation » This chapter is intended for operating personnel. Prerequisite for this chapter is general knowledge of the operation of conveying units. Also prerequisite for this chapter is that the functional description has been read and understood. Ensure in each case that the operating personnel are sufficiently informed. Make sure that the On/Off switch of the hopper loader connection housing is in position “1". SM4-620 F Observe the manual of the conveying system.
SSPE 5 4.1. Setting the controller SSP & It is only possible to set the pulse duration / time interval when the unit is not conveying any material. Setting the pulse duration Press the “arrow key”. & The pulse duration (= duration of a cleaning pulse) which was last selected appears in the display. 0.5, 1.0 or 1.5 seconds may be set for the pulse duration. Setting the time interval Press the “arrow key” and the “change-over” key. & The time interval which was last selected appears in the display.
SSPE 5 4.2. Alarm Messages displayed on the controller SSP If a disturbance occurs in the unit, an alarm message will be issued. & An “E” appears in the display and an error number. “E2" If the control system becomes too hot during operation (>70°C (158°F) the “E2" alarm message is displayed and the unit is switched off. Ensure that the control system is sufficient cooled. The unit starts automatically after the cooling down phase.
SSPE 5 5. Maintenance » This chapter is intended for persons with skills in electrical and mechanical areas due to their training, experience and received instructions. Personnel using the instructions in this chapter must be instructed of the regulations for the prevention of accidents, the operating conditions and safety regulations and their implementation. Ensure in each case that the personnel are informed accordingly. For maintenance work taking place at heights of over approx.1829 mm (6 ft.
SSPE 5 L Disconnect the equipment from mains supply before starting maintenance procedures to ensure that it cannot be switched on unintentionally. Depressurize all compressed air piping of the equipment before starting maintenance work. F Please observe the maintenance intervals. Before starting maintenance work, clean the equipment of oil, fuel or lubricants.
SSPE 5 5.1. Maintenance intervals Daily: check warning signs on equipment for good legibility and completeness. Weekly: check the maintenance unit check the operating pressure in the factory ductwork system (max. 6 bar (87.
SSPE 5 5.2. Replacing the outlet flap sealing ring » Stop the conveying procedure. Switch off the hopper by means of the on/off switch on the connection housing. Switch off the conveying control by means of the main switch. Disconnect the unit from mains supply. Depressurize all system sections of the equipment. Remove the tension ring (A). Remove the upper part of the hopper loader with hopper lid. Draw the old sealing ring off the nozzle of the material outlet. Install the new sealing ring.
SSPE 5 5.2.1. Adjust the flap switch Remove the connecting plug “flap switch” from the connection housing of the hopper. Connect an ohmmeter to PINS 2 and 3 of the connecting plug “flap switch”. Release the nuts (A) of the flap switch (B) until the support can be displaced. Open the outlet flap (C) so far that the front tip of the outlet flap is approx. 30 mm ( 1.18 in) away from the sealing surface. Displace the flap switch (B) until the contact of the magnet switch is closed.
SSPE 5 5.3. Cleaning the hopper loader » Stop the conveying procedure. Switch off the hopper by means of the on/off switch on the connection housing. Switch off the conveying control by means of the main switch. Disconnect the unit from mains supply. Depressurize all system sections of the equipment. Open the tension ring (A). Remove the hopper loader lid. Remove the cleaning unit. Open the tension ring (B). Remove the upper part of the hopper loader. Clean the hopper loader by means of a vacuum cleaner.
SSPE 5 5.4. Cleaning/replacing the filter cartridges of the cleaning unit » Stop the conveying procedure. Switch off the hopper by means of the on/off switch on the connection housing. Switch off the conveying control by means of the main switch. Disconnect the unit from mains supply. Depressurize all system sections of the equipment. F Clean the separator hopper each time you are changing the materials. Use only cleaning agents which fulfil the corresponding requirements.
SSPE 5 Removal Open the tension ring (A). Remove the hopper loader lid. A Remove the cleaning unit. Release clamping devices of the filter cartridges. Remove the filter cartridges from the intermediate platform. Clean the filter cartridges from the inside out by means of compressed air or replace the filter cartridges by new ones. Installation Insert filter cartridges into the opening of the intermediate platform.
SSPE 5 6. Technical data Basic Version • Conveying hopper made of stainless steel • Integrated high performance filter • Automatic filter cleaning • Integrated controller for cleaning Performance • Hopper loader capacity SSPE 5: approx. 5 l (0.28 cf) with extension module: max. 15 l (0.53 cf) • Typical conveying capacity SSPE 5: up to 250 kg/hr (550 lbs/hr) with extension module: 400 kg/hr (880 lbs/hr) Optional Features • Extension module SM4-620 Dimensions and data without obligation.
SSPE 5 Dimension Sheet SM4-620 Dimensions and data without obligation. Dimensions in mm. (in.) Specifications may be subject to alterations.
SSPE 5 7. Spare parts list All other persons are not permitted to repair or to change the equipment. SM4-620 » This parts list is only for the use of trained personnel only.
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SSPE 5 Order no. Designation 1 26487 Pneumatic valve 2 85460 Vent valve 85462 Compressed-air container 97556 Solenoid valve 3 86851 Tension ring 4 98754 Sealing (1 m) 5 83081 Controller CSP (24 V) 6 83379 Filter cartridge, short version (4x) 7 85533 Tension ring 8 28420 Sealing 9 35796 Filter support 26299 Filter bag 10 85533 Tension ring 11 28420 Sealing 12 28839 Flap switch 26462 Cover 13 23098 Sealing ring 14 23093 Outlet flap with magnet SM4-620 Pos.
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