User's Manual

BP1620, BP1628 & BP1640 Granulators Page 18 BP1600
interlocks have been verified for proper functioning before
shipment. It is only necessary to connect the electrical
power source to the machine at the control enclosure.
WARNING!
All equipment must be grounded in compliance with Article 250 of the National
Electric Code. The customer’s disconnecting means and branch circuit
protection must also be in compliance with the National Electric Code and all
Local Codes.
3-5 High Amperage Readings
NOTE: Make sure the granulator is not drawing excessive
amperage during operation.
1. Check appropriate amperage as listed on the motor
nameplate.
2. Measure amperage with ammeter by connecting
ammeter to incoming power feed wires. Make sure
machine is not drawing more than amperage listed on
the nameplate. The amperage will change according to
motor size.
3. If amperage exceeds the amount listed on nameplate,
check the following:
• Sharpness of knives
• Quoted feed rate of granulator
HP FRAME PH3 HZ60
TYPE KM
VOLTS AMPS RPM
SERVICE
FACTOR
NEMA
CODE
TEMP
RISE
230/460
Amperage
208
May not meet NEMA
torque on 208V systems
BEARINGS DRIVE/OPP
NEMA
DESIGN
B
NEMA
NOM. EFF.
SERIAL
AC Motor
LOW VOLTAGE LINE
• • •
4 5 6
Y
HIGH VOLTAGE LINE
CONT
DUTY
@
MAX
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