Conair 1836 - Functional description of parts of the safety system; Emergency stop; Safety switches

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4.2 Functional description of parts
of the safety system
Emergency stop
Red round push-button on yellow base, is on the control panel.
The granulator can be fitted with additional emergency stops, depending on the
function and optional equipment.
The emergency stop is activated by pressing the button.
Resetting is effected by turning the button in the direction of the arrow
(counterclockwise).
Resetting of a emergency stop button with key lock is effected by:
– Open (unlock) the emergency stop button lock using a key, then turn the
button in the direction of the arrow (counterclockwise).
Cutter lock
The cutter lock is activated automatically when the hopper opens and the cutter
and knives in the granulator are accessible.
The cutter lock consists of a mechanical brake, which keep the cutter belt-pulley
still with a rubber damper, when the hopper is opened.
A control lever is provided to release the cutter lock manually for service and
maintenance purposes.
The cutter lock control lever resets automatically when the hopper closes.
Safety switches
Safety switch of the position switch type
Safety switch of position switch type with magnet, at the granule bin, cut the con-
trol current in the granulator, so that the granulator stops if a safe position change
position or is opened.
The safety switch of position switch type with breaking key, cut the control current
in the granulator, so that the granulator stops if a safe position change position or is
opened.
The safety switch of position switch type located at a roll feeder or a roll package
only stops the roll feeder.