Arrow Storage Products CM1014 User's Guide

CM granulatorModels 1010, 1014, and 1018Corporate Office: 412.312.6000 l Instant Access 24/7 (Parts and Service): 800.458.1960 l Parts and Servic

Conair granulators are designed to granulate injection molded plasticswaste.The granulators have a safety system, which is described in chapter 4.2.WA

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We’re Here to HelpConair has made the largest investment in customer support in the plastics indus-try. Our service experts are available to help with

Equipment GuaranteeConair guarantees the machinery and equipment on this order, for a period asdefined in the quotation from date of shipment, against

Safety l 1-3NOTE• Electrical installation must only be doneby a suitably qualified electrician.• Before the granulator is opened for serviceor maint

1-4 l Safety

Introduction l 2-1IntroductionIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-

This manual applies to Conair CM granulators. Model nos. 1010, 1014 and 1018 refer to the size of the cutter housing.Read the manual before installati

Introduction l 2-31. Hopper funnel2. Flap in hopper opening3. Hopper4. Main switch5. Emergency stop6. Start button7. Stop button8. Electrical cabine

2-4 l Introduction

Installation l 3-1Installation3.1 Lifting the machine during installation . . 3-23.2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5–Eight

3-2 l InstallationPlease read all of chapter 3 before installing the machine. All instructions must be followed in sequence to avoid damage.3.1 Lifti

With a fork-lift truck The machine can be lifted and handled by means of a fork-lift truck .1 Set the fork width on fork-lift truck to 400 mm.2 Remove

Please record your equipment’smodel and serial number(s) andthe date you received it in thespaces provided.It’s a good idea to record the model and se

3-4 l InstallationWith traversing crane and a lifting stropThe machine can be lifted by means of a double strop and a lifting yoke.The length of the

Installation l 3-53.2 InstallationNOTE! The key for the electrical cabinet is a safety component. The key must be kept by theperson who is responsib

TIP: Start the motor and stop it again at once.Before the motor has had time to stop completely – carefully insert a cable tie into the rear of the mo

Operation4.1 Function description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24.2 Safety system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4– Safety switches. . . . . .

4-2 l Operation4.1 Function DescriptionThe granulator is designed for cutting up plastics waste to granulate, for re-use.The plastics waste must be f

The plastics waste is put into hopper “A” and falls down into the cutter housing,where the feed hook ”B” and rotating segments “C” cut the plastic int

4-4 l Operation4.2 Safety SystemThe granulator has a safety system which is intended to prevent access to danger-ous components during operation.Rota

Safety SwitchesThe safety switches consist of a star knob with long screw and a position switchwith circuit breaking key.The safety switches cut the c

4-6 l OperationStar knobsThe star knobs on the hopper and gran-ule bin are important components in thegranulator safety systems. The length ofthe scr

Operation l 4-7If the granulator does not stop before the star knob has been rotated 4 turns (thesafety switch does not cut the current). Stop the g

Table of Contents1. SafetyDanger occurs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Note . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-8 l Operation4.3 Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping is controlled from the control panel.StartBefore the granulator is started, ensure that

Maintenance and Service l 5-1Maintenance and Service5.1 Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2–

5-2 l Maintenance and Service5.1 InspectionThere must not be any material residue left in the granulator during inspection.NOTE: Checks every 6 month

Maintenance and Service l 5-3Every 6 months or 4000 running hours• Check the wear on fixed knives, rotating segments and feed hook. Grind the fixed

5-4 l Maintenance and Service5.2 Opening of Hopper, Granule Bin and Cutter HousingStop the granulator with the stop button. Turn the main switch to p

Maintenance and Service l 5-5Open the granule bin• Undo the star knob “H” on the granule bin “E”.• Pull the handle and draw the granule bin “E” stra

5-6 l Maintenance and Service5.3 Closing of Cutter Housing,Granule Bin and HopperRefer to the labeled photographs on pages 5-4 and 5-5.NOTE: Before c

Maintenance and Service l 5-75.4 CleaningClean the granulator at color changes or monthly.1 Check that the hopper is empty, then stop the granulator

5-8 l Maintenance and Service5.5 Changing of Fixed Knives,Rotating Segments and Feed HookChanging the cutting parts of granulator must be done by tra

Maintenance and Service l 5-9Removal of rotating segments and feed hook Only qualified personnel should remove and install the rotating segments “C”

4.3 Starting and stopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8– Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 Loosen the 4 hex head screws “V” which hold reduction gear and motor against cutter housing.Loosen the screws 3 turns. NOTE: Don´t remove the screws

9 Undo the cutter shaft. NOTE: The cutter shaft doesn´t need to be totally removed to remove rotating segments and feed hook.Strike carefully the key-

First install the rotating segments and feed hook To install rotating segments and the feed hook it is recommended that the granula-tor be sent to Con

5 Fasten reduction gear against the cutter housing with the 4 hex head screws “V”, tightening torque 220 Nm.6 Install the support ring “O” on motor pu

9 Fit the 2 socket cap screws ”U” from the remover in cutter pulley center.10 Granulators with Automatic reversing system, install the indication ring

18 Then install the fixed knives. Install the screws and washers to fixed knives and fasten so that the screws lightly support the knives.19 Rotate th

5.6 Grinding of Cutting PartsNote: The instruction for grinding cutting parts refers to 3 different parts.Grinding of: – fixed knives– rotating segme

During grinding use a surface grinder with magnetic table. Minimum measure is 10 mm for fixed knives.After that, the knives are used up and must be re

Rotating feed hookThe rotating feed hook direction is reversible and two directions can be grinded.The rotating feed hook should be grinded with a tri

5.7 TransmissionThe machine is driven by a ribbed belt.Check annually or each 8000 running hours, the drive belt condition and the oillevel in reducti

5.7 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19– Reduction gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Check the drive belt condition• Undo and remove the covering plate to transmission.• Rotate the pulley with the drive belt a several turns.WARNING: Pi

5.8 LubricationGranulatorAll bearings in the granulator are lubricated for life and can not be lubricated later on.5Maintenance and ServiceMaintenance

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Options6.1 Automatic reversing system . . . . . . 6-2– Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3– Program relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

6-2 l Options6.1 Automatic reversing systemTo easily avoid stopping and overloading of the granulator, the “Reversing system”is a practical option.Th

Options l 6-3Reset the granulator after third stop1 Stop the granulator with the stop button.2 Open the hopper, granule bin and cutter housing, read

6-4 l OptionsProgramming the relayNOTE: All electrical maintenance and service must be done by a competent electrician.The door to the electrical cab

Options l 6-56.2 Level MonitorThe granule bin can be equipped with an optional level monitor, designed as a paddle monitor.The paddle monitor sense

Setting the paddle monitor sensitivityPaddle monitor sensitivity is adjustable• Open, unscrew the housing covering above the paddle monitor microswitc

6.3 Hours CounterThe hours counter only counts the timethat the granulator cutter is moving.The hours counter can not be re-set.6OptionsOptions l 6-

10. LayoutCM Granulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-211. Transport and storage11.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-8 l Troubleshooting

ElectricityElectricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2SECTION77ElectricityElectricity l 7-1

Never change or modify the basic electrical settings of the granulator, without firstobtaining permission from the Conair Head Office. Electricalcabin

If the granulator settings are changed, the machine can be seriously damaged.All Warranties and Conair’s Product Liability will be void, if the basic

7-4 l Electricity

Troubleshooting8.1 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2– If the granulator does not start . . 8-2– Check the granulator options . . . 8

8.1 TroubleshootingIf the granulator does not start• Check whether the granulator emergency stop has been pressed.Reset, turn the knob in the directio

Check the granulator optionsAutomatic reversing systemAt overloading or stopping, the cutter reverses direction. After the third time oper-ating in re

Paddle monitorThe paddle on the paddle monitor should rotate during operation.• If the paddle monitor paddle does not rotate:Check that the paddle mon

Spare Parts List– Ordering spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29.1 Cutter Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39.2 Fixed Knives and Cutt

A. AppendixWe’re Here to Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1How to Contact Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . A-1Before You Call...

Ordering spare partsOnly use spare parts supplied by Conair to replace machinery components.Please include in your order:• Designation from the identi

Pos Qty. Art. no. Description Note.Cutter housing 1010 Cutter housing 1014Cutter housing 10181 1 - - Cutter housing 1010- 1 - – " – 1014- - 1 –

Pos Qty. Art. no. Description Note.Granulator 1010 Granulator 1014Granulator 10181 2 3 4 9-92998 Rotating segment 2 1 2 3 9-92999 Rotating feed hook 3

Pos Qty. Art. no. DescriptionGranulator 1010 Granulator 1014Granulator 10181 1 - - Hopper complete 1010- 1 - Hopper complete 1014- - 1 Hopper complete

Pos Qty. Art. no. DescriptionGranulator 1010 Granulator 1014Granulator 1018Granulator 1010 with Automatic reversing systemGranulator 1014 with Automat

Pos Qty. Art. no. DescriptionGranulator 1010 Granulator 1014Granulator 10181 1 - - Granule bin 1010- 1 - Granule bin 1014- - 1 Granule bin 10182 1 1 1

Pos Qty. Art. no. DescriptionGranulator 1010 Granulator 1014Granulator 10181 1 1 1 Stand 2 1 1 1 Support, stand3 1 1 1 Door, electrical cabinet4 2 2 2

Pos Qty. Art. no. Description1 3-40477 Paddle monitor with warning lamp 24V3-40476 Paddle monitor with warning lamp and siren 24V2 1 1 911105 Paddle m

9-10 l Spare Parts List

LayoutCM Granulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2SECTION1010LayoutLayout l 10-1

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1010 1014 1018A 291 412 530B 284 405 525C 605 680 773A1501372700522BC153550758766384CM granulatorNote: Dimentions are given in milimeters.10-2 l Layo

Transport and Storage11.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-211.2 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-211.3 Storage . . . . .

11.1 GeneralThe machine must be packaged and transported by trained personnel.All instructions must be observed, to avoid damage.11.2 TransportRead

Lifting the machineThe machine weighs 335 - 385 kg with packaging.Space requirements, see Layout, chapter 10.The machine can be lifted and handled wit

With traversing crane and a lifting stropThe machine can be lifted by means of a double strop and a lifting yoke.The length of the strap should be at

11.3 StorageLong term storage• Store the machine in dry premises with an even temperature.• Treat all unpainted surfaces on the machine at once with

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Technical SpecificationsCutter housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cutter housingCutter housing opening 1010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 x 223 mm.1

Granule binCapacity1010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.0 lit.1014 .

SafetyDanger occurs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3SECTION1Safety l 1-11S

Maintenance scheduleRead the instruction manual before maintenance and service work is done.All maintenance and service work must be done by trained p

InspectionNOTE: The machine must be inspected by trained personnel, please refer to chapter 5.1 of this manual.Daily inspectionCheck the emergency sto

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Every 6 months or 4000 running hoursCheck the wear on fixed knives, rotating segment and feed hook. Check the tightening torqueof the fixed knives ret

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