MAGUIRE PRS-20, Installation Operation & Maintenance

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Maguire Products, Inc.
Edition: June 20, 2012 – PRS-20
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Maguire Purging Recovery System
1.3 – Purging Recovery System Terminology
Bed Guides
White polypro strips running along the outside of the PRS-20’s
tables. These strips provide minimal clearance from the bottom of
the containment chamber to the guide preventing material from
leaking out during processing.
Bed Knife 2nd Stage Adjustable knife determining gap (clearance) to rotor
knife. All four edges of this knife are sharpened for maximum life.
Blower Material movement system positioned below grinder
Containment Chamber
Hopper in which parts are placed & contained during processing
Cylinders
(1) pneumatic, (1) hydraulic that move containment chamber &
monitor pressure changes for protection against jamming
Discharge Chute
Chute which material drops into after being cut by R- Nine
Follower Plate
Polypropylene plate that lowers onto scrap parts being processed.
Keeps material close to shredder rotor for efficient processing
Front of Machine
Hinged doors in center. (drive motors are on back of machine)
Granulator
Machine designed to size reduce material to chips/granulate
Grip Latches
(1) located on each side on front of containment chamber keeping
cover securely closed.
Home Position
Containment chamber is stopped over upper table & in contact with
table limit stop
Jack Screw Block
White polypro blocks located on exterior lower right comers of
containment chamber. These blocks have a jam nut and a socket
head set screw in them. When wheel assemblies are loosened,
these blocks provide hopper clearance adjustment over bed guides.
Lifting Channels
Two rectangular slot in front face of sound enclosure. These slots
allow forklift access so machine can be moved.
Limit Switches
Switches, which immediately terminate electrical current upon
activation. (Located on sound enclosure doors & containment
chamber cover)
Lower Table
Located to left of rotor when viewed from front of machine