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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 1 MANUAL CMA-79 W ARNING - Reliance on this Manual Could Result in Se vere Bodily Injury or Death! This manual is out-of-date and is provided only f or its technical information, data and capacities. P ortions of this manual detailing procedures or precautions in the operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of the pr[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 2 Contents 1. Introduction ..................................................................................................... 3 2. T echnical specifications ............................................................................... 4 2.1 Dimensions ..................................................................[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 3 1. Introduction This manual is for CON AIR MAR TIN'S 79 g ranulators, where A = Screw feed (Auger) This manual must be studied carefully before installing and using the equipment, in order to prevent personal injury and damage to the machinery . Alw a ys take gr eat car e w hen the kniv es ar e within r each, since[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 4 2. T echnical specifications 2.1 Dimensions See chapter 10, Layout. 2.2 Data Serial Number Motor power ................................................................................... Capacity .................................................................................... V oltag e ..............................[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 5 3. Functional description 3.1 Overview The 79 granulator is designed for g rinding different types of plastic w aste. The granulator is controlled from an electrical cabinet with a start/stop function and an emergenc y stop button. The material is fed into the hopper (A) and is pushed to wards the rotor . The rotor’ s[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 6 3.2 Safety system Since there are rotating kni v es inside the granulator , there is a built-in safety system to pre vent personal injury . Emergency stop: The equipment is fitted with an emergency stop switch on the control panel. The emergency stop is activated by pushing the button. It is reset by turning the button [...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 7 4. Safety regulations 4.1 Overview CON AIR MAR TIN g ranulators are built for g ranulation of injection moulded , blow moulded or extruded plastic waste, which must not exceed the granulator's size and performance as described in chapter 2. The granulator is equipped with safety switches to prevent the front door a[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 8 5. Installation All instructions must be carried out in the order described, to prevent personal injury or damage to machiner y . Alw a ys take gr eat car e when handling the kniv es since they ar e very shar p and can cause personal injury . The granulator should be connected to the mains supply by an authorised electr[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 9 3. Loosen the two collar nuts (1) which retain the screen holder. 4. Lower the link screws (2a, 2b) against the screen and lift out the screen holder. 5. Lower the link screws against the inside (as for 2b) of the cutter housing and lift out the screen for cleaning or changing the knives. Hopper: 1. Release the protecti[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 1 0 6. Operation and daily maintenance 6.1 Starting and stopping The start and stop functions are controlled by a push-button on the electrical cabinet. NOTE: The granulator should not be stopped until it has finished grinding all the material in the hopper and cutter housing. Any remaining material can slow down the roto[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 1 1 6.3 Cleaning NOTE: Set the main circuit-breaker to position "0" when cleaning the granulator. Empty the granulator of all material before re-starting. Al w a ys take gr eat care w hen handling the knives since the y ar e v ery sharp and can cause per sonal injury . 1. Open the hopper and screenbox as describ[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 1 2 7. Servicing All servicing work should be carried out by a qualified service engineer and in the order described , to prev ent personal injury or damage to machiner y . 7.1 Changing the knives When changing the knives, also check for any wear to the screen. For safety reasons, this should be replaced when the holes in[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 1 3 Assemb ling the r otating kniv es 1. Clean the cutter's knife location and place a rotating knife there. 2. Screw in the fastening screws (C) with washers and gently tighten the screws. NOTE: ␣ Check that the washers do not bear against the fixed knives. 3. Adjust the knife using the setting screws (B) until th[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 1 4 7.2 Sharpening the knives Always take great care when sharpening the knives since they are very sharp and can cause personal injury. 7.2.1 Overview NO TE: Use the ser vices of a skilled person w hen r e-sharpening the kniv es and only sharpen the edges marked with the special sign! (see diagram under 7.2.2 and 7.2.3) [...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 1 5 • Loosen the screws and remove the stirrup (A), fasten the knife again. In this position the primary relief angle, 35 0 , is sharpened. • The knives can be sharpened only as much as is shown in the adjacent figure. After that, they are worn out and should be replaced by new ones in order for the granulation to be [...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 1 6 7.3 Disassembling/assembling the screw 7.3.1 Disassembling • Release the cover on the bearing housing. • Straighten the locking lug on the folding washer and loosen the KM- nut on the clamping ring. • Tap the KM-nut so that the clamping ring releases from the shaft. • Lift away the end cover and place an extra[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 1 7 7.4 Lubrication The bearing is delivered filled with grease and, under normal running conditions, needs to be lubricated after 10,000 hours or every other year with g rease of type Castrol Spheerol APS-2 or similar quality . When delivered, the gears are filled with an oil which is especially intended for worm gear un[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 1 8 8. Spare parts list 8.1 Overview Onl y use spare parts from CON AIR MAR TIN w hen replacing machine parts. Orders should go to the representative in the country where the machine was purchased. When ordering, the following should be specified: • machine designation, as specified on the machine plate • serial numbe[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 1 9 8.1.1a 79, Diagram[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 2 0 8.1.1b 79, T able Pos. Qty . Part no. Pos. Qty . Part no. 1 1 9-10478 34 1 2-09068 1 9-10555 35 1 2-09035 5 1 1-1 1 142 36 1 2-08754 6 1 3-09043 37 4 9-40177 7 2 9-50203 39 1 3-08780 8 1 3-1 1 139 40 2 3-1 1 140 9 6 9-40165 42 2 4-10462 10 6 4-08788 45 1 3-09076 1 1 1 9-50210 46 1 9-50353 12 1 3-08774 47 1 9-50014 13 [...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 2 1 8.1.2 79, Knives, fixed and rotating Pos. Qty . Part no. A 6 9-40203 B 6 9-40150 C 6 9-40165 D 4 9-40134 E 4 9-40045 F 4 9-40172 G 1 3-1 1 139 2 3-1 1 140 H 2 3-1 1 138 I 1 3-08786 I[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 2 2 9. Electrical scheme The following components can be included in the standard electrical equipment for granulators in the 79 range. B1 Level control, capacitive F1 Over-current relay for granulator motor F2 Over-current relay for blower motor F14 Automatic circuit breaker for auxiliary transformer F15 Glass-tube circu[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 2 3 10. Layout[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 2 4 1 1. Options 1 1.1 Overview Onl y use spare parts from CON AIR MAR TIN w hen replacing machine parts. Orders should go to the representative in the country where the machine was purchased. When ordering, the following should be specified: • machine designation, as specified on the machine plate • serial number, as[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 2 5 1 1.1.1 79, Air-veyor 32 Pos. Qty . Part no. Pos. Qty . Part no. 1 1 2-09035 5 1 9-20258 2 1 3-09076 6 1 3-1 1772 31 → 1,2 4-1 1736 7 1 3-10589 1 → 2,5 4-1 1737 8 1 2-10593 1 → 2,8 4-1 1738 9 1 9-20480 1 → 3, 4 4-1 1739 10 1 4-05894 4 1 3-1 1733[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 2 6 1 1.1.2 Pause/pulse relay when emptying with Air-veyor In those cases when emptying of the granule bin with an air veyor has been chosen, the pause/pulse relay should be cancelled to prevent a glut in the granule bin. When delivered, the relay is preset as follows: T1 = range 1 - 10 m T2 = range 6 - 60 s where Pause t[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 2 7 1 1.1.3 Level control, capacitive Setting the sensitivity • Pull out the granule bin and fill it to the desired level. • On the back of the capacitive level control there is a trimming screw. Turn this until the LED just lights up. • Turn the trimming screw back so that the LED just goes out. The sensivity is th[...]
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CONAIR MAR TIN 05-15-96 79 2 8 12. T ransporting and storing 12.1 Overview Handling and transporting of the machinery should be carried out by specially trained personnel. The machine is packed in weather-proof and partly shock-proof plastic sheeting. It is fixed with straps to a pallet for transportation. 12.1.1 Unpacking and checking • Check th[...]