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Conair 18 Series User Manual

Conair 18 Series
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18 Series Granulators
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Conair 18 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandConair
Model18 Series
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

18 Series Granulators

USER GUIDE

The primary documentation for operating the granulator.

Introduction

Introduction

Overview of the manual's purpose and scope for the 18 Series granulators.

Technical Specification

Dimensions

Detailed physical dimensions of the granulator models.

Types of cutter housings

Description of different cutter housing configurations available.

Data

Technical data including motor power, capacity, and cutter sizes.

Sound level

Information on the acoustic pressure levels of the granulator.

Function Description

General

General description of the granulator's design and operation.

Safety System

Detailed explanation of the granulator's safety features.

Security

Safety System

Overview of safety measures and system components.

Functional description of parts of the safety system

Detailed functions of safety components like emergency stop.

Safety instructions

General safety guidelines for operation and maintenance.

Personal safety equipment

Recommended safety gear for operating the granulator.

Safety instructions and caution when changing knives

Specific safety measures for knife maintenance.

Installation

Place of use

Requirements for the installation site, including space and flooring.

Install the hopper

Step-by-step instructions for installing the hopper.

Install the front inlet part

Procedure for installing the front inlet component.

Electrical connection

Guidance on connecting the granulator to the power supply.

Maintenance

Place of use

Requirements for the installation site, including space and flooring.

Install the hopper

Step-by-step instructions for installing the hopper.

Install the front inlet part

Procedure for installing the front inlet component.

Electrical connection

Guidance on connecting the granulator to the power supply.

Installation

General steps for setting up and installing the granulator.

Actions before the first start

Essential checks and preparations before initial operation.

Open the cutter house door, hopper, granule bin and screen box

Procedure for accessing internal components.

Operation and Daily Maintenance

Start and stop

Instructions for starting and stopping the granulator safely.

Inspection

Routine inspection procedures for machine components.

Stoppage and overloading of granulator

Troubleshooting steps for operational issues.

Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning the granulator.

Fault finding

Diagnostic steps for common granulator malfunctions.

Service

Knife changing

Detailed instructions for replacing and adjusting granulator knives.

Grinding of knives

Procedure for sharpening and maintaining granulator knives.

Transmission

Information on drive belt inspection and adjustment.

Lubrication

Details on the granulator's lubrication system.

Cutter lock

Explanation and maintenance of the cutter lock mechanism.

Spare Parts List, Overview

Cutter housing

List of spare parts for the cutter housing.

Cutter 3-blade and 5-blade

Spare parts for different cutter blade configurations.

Knives

List of available spare knives for the granulator.

Transmission 380-420 Volt/50Hz

Spare parts for the transmission system at specific voltage/frequency.

Transmission 60Hz

Spare parts for the transmission system at 60Hz.

Screen and screen box

Spare parts for the screen and screen box assembly.

Granule bin

List of spare parts for the granule collection bin.

Hopper front

Spare parts related to the front hopper assembly.

Inlet, sound trap, flap

Spare parts for inlet, soundproofing, and flap components.

Outfeed, blower F25

Spare parts for the F25 blower model.

Outfeed, blower F40

Spare parts for the F40 blower model.

Body

Spare parts for the main structural body of the granulator.

Jack

Spare parts for the lifting jack mechanism.

Cutter lock

Spare parts for the cutter lock safety feature.

Enclosure

Spare parts for the granulator's enclosure and panels.

Electrical components

Spare parts for the electrical system and controls.

Security

Spare parts related to the security and safety features.

Flywheel

Spare parts for the flywheel assembly.

Cyclone and dust filter

Spare parts for the cyclone and dust collection system.

Tools and fixtures

Included tools and optional fixtures for maintenance.

Wiring Diagram

Current sensing relay

Explanation and settings for the current sensing relay.

Layout

Layout

Diagrams showing granulator dimensions and configurations.

Options, Overview

Knife pre-setting fixture

Description of the fixture for pre-setting knives.

Cutter housing, changing rear side of the cutter housing

Information on adapting the cutter housing for different applications.

Friction clutch, cutter belt pulley, flywheeel

Details on the friction clutch and pulley system.

Blower F25 and F40, safety, installation, maintenance

Information on blower options, including safety and maintenance.

Speed monitor

Explanation of the speed monitoring system.

Paddle monitor

Details on the paddle monitor for level sensing.

Band conveyor

Information on the optional band conveyor system.

Service and maintenance schedule

Machine data

Section for recording machine specifications.

Installation

Checks and procedures related to initial installation.

Inspection

Summary of inspection types and intervals.

Weekly inspection

Checklist for weekly maintenance tasks.

Monthly inspection

Checklist for monthly maintenance tasks.

Inspection every 3 month

Checklist for quarterly maintenance tasks.

Inspection every 6 month or 1000 running hours

Checklist for semi-annual or 1000-hour maintenance.

Knife changing

Schedule and log for knife changing procedures.

Malfunctions

Log for recording and addressing machine malfunctions.

Notes

Section for general notes and observations.

Introduction

Introduction

Overview of the manual's purpose and scope for the 18 Series granulators.

Technical Specification

Dimensions

Detailed physical dimensions of the granulator models.

Types of cutter housings

Description of different cutter housing configurations available.

Data

Technical data including motor power, capacity, and cutter sizes.

Sound level

Information on the acoustic pressure levels of the granulator.

Data

Motor power

Specifications for motor power options.

V-belts

Details on V-belt configurations for different motor sizes.

Cutter speed

The rotational speed of the granulator's cutter.

Capacity

Granulation capacity rates for different models.

Blower type

Types of blowers available for the granulator.

Cutter size

Dimensions of the cutter for different models.

Rotating knives

Specifications for rotating knives.

Fixed knives

Specifications for fixed knives.

Function Description

General

General description of the granulator's design and operation.

Safety system

Detailed explanation of the granulator's safety features.

Types of cutter housings

The basic version of cutter house

Description of the standard cutter housing.

The cutter house intended for bulky items

Cutter housing designed for processing bulky items.

The cutter house intended for precutting

Cutter housing optimized for pre-cutting operations.

Safety system

Main switch

Location and function of the main power switch.

Emergency stop

Cutter lock

Safety switches

Standstill monitor

Important parts which belongs to the granulator safety system

Before the granulator can be started

Security

Safety system

Overview of safety measures and system components.

Functional description of parts of the safety system

Detailed functions of safety components like emergency stop.

Safety instructions

General safety guidelines for operation and maintenance.

Personal safety equipment

Recommended safety gear for operating the granulator.

Safety instructions and caution when changing knives

Specific safety measures for knife maintenance.

Safety system

Markings on the granulator and optional equipment that stipulate caution

Explanation of safety warning symbols and their locations.

Parts of the safety system

Important parts belonging to the safety system of the granulator

Functional description of parts of the safety system

Emergency stop

Description of the emergency stop button function.

Cutter lock

Description of the cutter lock mechanism.

Safety switches

Description of the various safety switch types and functions.

Standstill monitor

Safety instructions

Safety instructions and safety measures during operation

Guidelines for safe operation of the granulator.

Blowers

Granulator with band conveyor

Granulator with roll feeder

Safety instructions and safety measures concerning the electrical system

Safety instructions and safety measures with regard to cleaning, maintenance and service

Knives

Personal safety equipment

Ear protection

Recommendation for using ear protection during operation.

Protective gloves

Guidance on wearing protective gloves.

Protective goggles

Recommendation for using protective goggles.

Safety instructions and caution when changing knives

Length, dimension and strength class on screws

Tightening torque and torque wrench

Tips for installation of knives

Tips for installation of pre-set knives

Maintenance

Place of use

Requirements for the installation site, including space and flooring.

Install the hopper

Step-by-step instructions for installing the hopper.

Install the front inlet part

Procedure for installing the front inlet component.

Electrical connection

Guidance on connecting the granulator to the power supply.

Installation

General steps for setting up and installing the granulator.

Actions before the first start

Essential checks and preparations before initial operation.

Open the cutter house door, hopper, granule bin and screen box

Procedure for accessing internal components.

Operation and Daily Maintenance

Start and stop

Instructions for starting and stopping the granulator safely.

Inspection

Routine inspection procedures for machine components.

Stoppage and overloading of granulator

Troubleshooting steps for operational issues.

Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning the granulator.

Fault finding

Diagnostic steps for common granulator malfunctions.

Service

Knife changing

Detailed instructions for replacing and adjusting granulator knives.

Grinding of knives

Procedure for sharpening and maintaining granulator knives.

Transmission

Information on drive belt inspection and adjustment.

Lubrication

Details on the granulator's lubrication system.

Cutter lock

Explanation and maintenance of the cutter lock mechanism.

Spare Parts List, Overview

Cutter housing

List of spare parts for the cutter housing.

Cutter 3-blade and 5-blade

Spare parts for different cutter blade configurations.

Knives

List of available spare knives for the granulator.

Transmission 380-420 Volt/50Hz

Spare parts for the transmission system at specific voltage/frequency.

Transmission 60Hz

Spare parts for the transmission system at 60Hz.

Screen and screen box

Spare parts for the screen and screen box assembly.

Granule bin

List of spare parts for the granule collection bin.

Hopper front

Spare parts related to the front hopper assembly.

Inlet, sound trap, flap

Spare parts for inlet, soundproofing, and flap components.

Outfeed, blower F25

Spare parts for the F25 blower model.

Outfeed, blower F40

Spare parts for the F40 blower model.

Body

Spare parts for the main structural body of the granulator.

Jack

Spare parts for the lifting jack mechanism.

Cutter lock

Spare parts for the cutter lock safety feature.

Enclosure

Spare parts for the granulator's enclosure and panels.

Electrical components

Spare parts for the electrical system and controls.

Security

Spare parts related to the security and safety features.

Flywheel

Spare parts for the flywheel assembly.

Cyclone and dust filter

Spare parts for the cyclone and dust collection system.

Tools and fixtures

Included tools and optional fixtures for maintenance.

Wiring Diagram

Current sensing relay

Explanation and settings for the current sensing relay.

Layout

Layout

Diagrams showing granulator dimensions and configurations.

Options, Overview

Knife pre-setting fixture

Description of the fixture for pre-setting knives.

Cutter housing, changing rear side of the cutter housing

Information on adapting the cutter housing for different applications.

Friction clutch, cutter belt pulley, flywheeel

Details on the friction clutch and pulley system.

Blower F25 and F40, safety, installation, maintenance

Information on blower options, including safety and maintenance.

Speed monitor

Explanation of the speed monitoring system.

Paddle monitor

Details on the paddle monitor for level sensing.

Band conveyor

Information on the optional band conveyor system.

Transport, Lifting, and Storage

Lift and transport to place of use

Methods for safely moving the granulator.

Storage

Guidelines for storing the granulator.

Service and maintenance schedule

Machine data

Section for recording machine specifications.

Installation

Checks and procedures related to initial installation.

Inspection

Summary of inspection types and intervals.

Weekly inspection

Checklist for weekly maintenance tasks.

Monthly inspection

Checklist for monthly maintenance tasks.

Inspection every 3 month

Checklist for quarterly maintenance tasks.

Inspection every 6 month or 1000 running hours

Checklist for semi-annual or 1000-hour maintenance.

Knife changing

Schedule and log for knife changing procedures.

Malfunctions

Log for recording and addressing machine malfunctions.

Notes

Section for general notes and observations.

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