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Operation

and

Installation Manual

EX Series Screenless Granulator

Important!

Read Carefully Before Attempting to Install or Operate Equipment

Bulletin No. BJ1-625

$30.

Summary of Contents for BJ1-625

Page 1: ...Operation and Installation Manual EX Series Screenless Granulator Important Read Carefully Before Attempting to Install or Operate Equipment Bulletin No BJ1 625 30 00...

Page 2: ...l Jewell can advise you on proper selection and sizing of systems for your operating environment Ball Jewell is committed to a continuing program of product improvement Specifications appearance and d...

Page 3: ...g equipment see the Granulator Specification Sheets for machine weights and dimensions GRANULATOR LOCATION Adequate area for routine maintenance should be provided in order to open the machine for kni...

Page 4: ...stwatches bracelets or rings should NEVER be worn Long hair must be tied back or placed in a tight fitting hairnet NEVER lean against or rest hands feet on the granulator when it is in operation or op...

Page 5: ...cers Used For Size Reduction of Plastics Construction Care and Use ANSI B151 11 1982 Ball Jewell has long recognized the importance of safety and has designed and manufactured its equipment with opera...

Page 6: ...5 Returns 16 2 6 Uncrating Your Granulator 16 3 Installation 18 3 1 Scope 18 3 2 General Set Up 18 3 3 Inspecting and Cleaning Granulator Components 18 3 4 Completing the Installation of Your Granula...

Page 7: ...5 4 Knife Recommendations and Adjustments 28 5 4 1 Removing Replacing and Adjusting Granulator Combs 28 5 4 1 a Removing Rotor Combs 28 5 4 1 b Removing Bed Combs 29 5 4 1 c Installing Bed Combs 29 5...

Page 8: ...mmended Spare Parts List Categories 32 3 S Series Screenless Granulator Front 39 4 S Series Screenless Granulator Back 39 5 Segregation Chamber Access 40 6 Cutting Chamber Detail 40 7 Discharge Option...

Page 9: ...use We further make no warranty whatsoever in respect to accessories or parts not supplied by us Any warranty of any nature shall apply only to an original purchaser which shall be deemed to mean that...

Page 10: ...which is proved to be defective when shipped Claims for labor or consequential damages are not allowed Excluded from the above are knives screens and belts Purchased items including electrical compone...

Page 11: ...r starter coils along with the 115V control transformer and granulator operating controls The control enclosure is built to meet NEC regulations and also contains a fused disconnect switch 1 1 1 How t...

Page 12: ...ur shipping paperwork package Refer to this section for a listing of spare parts for purchase Have your serial number and model number ready when ordering The Troubleshooting chapter serves as a guide...

Page 13: ...speed reducer 34rpm Electrical Components Start stop pushbutton Start stop pushbutton Start stop pushbutton Controls NEMA type 12 NEMA type 12 NEMA type 12 Feed Height 52 1321 mm 52 1321 mm 52 1321 mm...

Page 14: ...able Options Available standard options for EX Series Granulators include Alternate feed chutes Alternative voltages 208 3 60 380 3 50 415 3 50 575 3 60 Alternate comb tooth sizes 185 5MM and 220 6MM...

Page 15: ...d place of shipment Notify the transportation company s local agent if you discover damage Hold the damaged goods and packing material for the examining agent s inspection Do not return any goods to B...

Page 16: ...ipping department immediately For shipments in the United States and Canada call 1 800 229 2919 for all other countries call our international desk at 508 399 6400 Have the order number and item numbe...

Page 17: ...angements prompts partial assembly If inspection after shipment has revealed no shipping damage unpack the unit by removing the polyethylene protective covering and banding Remove the envelope with th...

Page 18: ...specting and Cleaning Granulator Components CAUTION The cutting chamber combs are EXTREMELY SHARP Always wear heavy gloves and exercise care when working in the cutting chamber 1 Open the front base d...

Page 19: ...spect the interior of each segmented chamber for material or debris See Figure 5 6 Wipe all interior surfaces clean 7 Place the three 3 segmented chambers back into their original position and tighten...

Page 20: ...ical connections and disconnect and lock out electrical power following OHSA 29CFR 1910 147 Check serial tag voltage amperage requirements and make sure your electrical service conforms before making...

Page 21: ...e at the factory All safety interlocks have been verified to be functional before shipment It is only necessary to connect the electrical power source to the machine at the control enclosure A straigh...

Page 22: ...shut off as a result of this test disconnect the machine from the power source immediately and call the Ball Jewell Service Department at 1 800 229 2919 3 7 2 Motor Rotation Direction 1 Turn the main...

Page 23: ...ons been fully trained on machine operation and all machine safety mechanisms Have the granulator operators and all other necessary personnel such as the cleanout maintenance and service persons read...

Page 24: ...able 1 Granulator Specifications 4 For color and or material changes allow all existing material to clear the granulator and any downstream equipment before stopping the machine Doing so reduces clean...

Page 25: ...st be cleaned out of the hopper and cutting chamber prior to restarting 4 5 2 Temporary Machine Stops To temporarily stop the machine first allow all material to run out of the cutting chamber Never t...

Page 26: ...belt by an amount equal to the belt span divided by 64 The Deflection Force Value relates to a single V belt element 1 Verify that the alignment of the sprockets is correct Using a straightedge of suf...

Page 27: ...to reduce belt sag 7 Verify the alignment between the gear motor and rotor sprockets then tighten the gear motor hold down screws 8 Adjust the interior guard plate to re center the opening around the...

Page 28: ...pt the better the machine operates producing quality regrind If the combs become severely rounded chipped or otherwise damaged the granulator experiences heavy shock loads during operation causing add...

Page 29: ...the rotor and handling combs 5 4 1 b Removing Bed Combs 1 Working on either side of the cutting chamber remove the two 2 hex cap screws on each bed comb adjustment cam refer to Figure 6 2 Remove the t...

Page 30: ...he bed comb Once clearance is established fully tighten the adjustment cam screws 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 for all bed combs 7 Fully tighten all bed comb adjustment screws to 12 ft lbs 5 5 Adjusting...

Page 31: ...sensitivity and shuts off the alarm With the bin in place turn the potentiometer so that the alarm sounds then rotate counterclockwise CCW until the alarm just goes off Now rotate clockwise CW one hal...

Page 32: ...list does not include all parts that are available for purchase just the parts most appropriate for your particular machine See your machine shipment package for recommended spare parts list specific...

Page 33: ...ubrication Lubricate per maintenance instructions Overloading of the machine Reduce amount size of feedstock put into the machine Bearings have exceeded their rated life Consult with Ball Jewell Servi...

Page 34: ...lace combs and re install Overloading of the machine Regulate the infeed of scrap to uniformly feed the machine Transition tubing is clogged Clean as required Granulate builds up in the transition or...

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Page 38: ...Service Department Call toll free 800 966 8664 8am 8pm EST Emergency service available 24 hours a day Ball Jewell has a qualified service department ready to help Service contracts are available for...

Page 39: ...Granulator Front Figure 4 EX Series Screenless Granulator Back Doors Opened for Service Cleaning Discharge Area Segregation Chambers Cutting Chamber Rotor Combs Timing Belt Drive Robot Chute 4 way op...

Page 40: ...ation Chamber Access Figure 6 Cutting Chamber Detail Discharge Area Rotor cutters Segregation Chambers Removable Hand Knobs Small Breakers Rotor Combs Spacers Bed Comb Adjustment CAMS Comb located und...

Page 41: ...Page 41 Figure 7 Discharge Options Rear Vacuum Compressed Air Venturi Manual...

Page 42: ...ghtening Torque Specifications Tightening Torque Screw Size Lbs Ft NM M8 28 38 M10 54 73 M12 100 135 M14 155 210 M16 232 315 M18 340 460 M20 472 640 M24 810 860 Specifications are for Grade 10 9 Fine...

Page 43: ...mber has been defaced or removed from the component the warranty on that component is void Defective parts become the property of the warrantor and are to be returned The Company is not liable for any...

Page 44: ...iary Equipment for the Process Industries PO Box 245018 5200 West Clinton Avenue Milwaukee WI 53224 9518 414 354 0970 Fax 414 354 6421 Scrap Process Heating Automated Recovery Systems Cooling Parts Re...

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