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REV. 1 12-8-2020

2020, Triex LLC, Barre VT, USA. No part of this manual may be copied, stored, transmitted, or

otherwise released without the express written consent of Triex LLC. This manual applies only to

the Filabot Pelletizer. While Triex LLC has applied all possible caution in producing this manual, we

urge the customer or user of this device to contact Triex LLC with any questions or concerns about

operation, before operating the device or making any adjustments. Triex LLC provides no

assurance of applicability of the product to customers' requirements.

Summary of Contents for FB00823

Page 1: ...REV 1 12 8 2020 Filabot Vermont USA Earth 1 802 505 6772 Filabot Pelletizer Operation Manual This manual applies to the Filabot Pelletizer Triex LLC Barre VT 05641 USA ...

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Page 4: ...ctor Type IEC 320 C14 Weight 20kg 45 lbs Overall Dimensions Drive Control 230V 3 phase Variable Frequency Drive Drive Motor 1 2HP 230V 1 36A 3 phase 60Hz 1725 RPM Inverter duty Rotating Cutter Standard 5 8 Shank 6 flute HSS Endmill 1 OD Stationary Blade 1 wide 0 25 thick 0 65 long High Speed M2 Hardened steel ...

Page 5: ...ler mounting bracket 3 Bowden tube block 4 20 Plastic Drawstring Bags 10 Wide 14 High Tools Required 2 Phillips Screw Driver 5 32 Allen wrench 3 16 Allen wrench Call 1 802 505 6772 or visit Filabot com for additional or replacement parts ...

Page 7: ... Insert the Bowden tube into the push to connect fitting on the Pelletizer 5 The Spooler will push filament into the Pelletizer through the Bowden tube Adjust the speed of the Pelletizer or Spooler to precisely change the length of the pellets ...

Page 8: ...utton Press to start the machine press while running to stop the machine 4 Safety Reset button Press at initial power on or after the safety switches are tripped to reset the safety circuit 5 Motor Speed Control Adjust to contol the filament cutting speed which determines the length of the pellets ...

Page 9: ...8 Controls Inputs cont 6 Main power switch and main power indicator 7 Serial Number Voltage Input Label 8 Power inlet IEC C14 ...

Page 11: ...not appear to be cleanly cut or strands of filament appear in the output the blade may need adjustment Stop and disconnect the power cord from the Pelletizer first 1 Using a 5 32 Allen wrench loosen the 2 set screws that secure the blade holder in the head assembly just enough that the tool holder can be slid in and out by holding the Bowden tube push to connect fitting ...

Page 12: ...utter 3 Using a 3 16 Allen wrench manually rotate the cooling fans of the motor to spin the rotating cutter clockwise Complete a full 360 degree rotation of the cutting tool The back edge of the rotating cutter blades will push the stationary blade tool holder in so it will be as close as possible without touching ...

Page 14: ... Pelletizer running blow compressed air into the push to connect fitting and into the output hopper alternating between the two to remove trapped pellets and debris from inside the head assembly For removal of melted plastic or packed tangled filament refer to the next section for removing the head assembly ...

Page 15: ...ower cord from the Pelletizer before continuing 1 Using a 3 16 Allen wrench remove the 4 long Allen head assembly bolts from the front of the head assembly 2 Remove the single Philips head machine screw from both sides of the sheet metal enclosure ...

Page 16: ...king around the exposed rotating cutter Be careful not to pull the bearing tube rotating cutter and bearings away from the motor face with the head assembly If this happens the wedges of the flex coupler will have to be aligned so the assembly can be pushed back flush against the motor face Remove any stuck debris or tangled filament from the head assembly ...

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Page 19: ... manual applies only to the Filabot Pelletizer While Triex LLC has applied all possible caution in producing this manual we urge the customer or user of this device to contact Triex LLC with any questions or concerns about operation before operating the device or making any adjustments Triex LLC provides no assurance of applicability of the product to customers requirements ...