Conair CHS-810 User Manual

CHS Tangential FeedGranulatorsModels CHS-810, CHS-814, CHS-819, and CHS-824Corporate Office: 412.312.6000 l Instant Access 24/7 (Parts and Service):

1-4 l IntroductionThis manual applies to the CHS series of Conair granulators. Model nos. CHS-810, CHS-814, CHS-819, and CHS-824 specify the size of

Technical Specifications l 2-1Technical SpecificationsSpecifications of a CHS Granulator . . . . . . . 2-2SECTION22Technical Specifications

Batch Feed Granulators CHS-810, CHS-814, CHS-819 and CHS-824OPTIONAL OPEN ROTORwith scissor-cutting, slant knivesSTANDARD STAGGERED ROTORwith disposab

Function Description l 3-1Function DescriptionGeneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Safety System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-2 l Function DescriptionFunction DescriptionGeneralThe granulator is designed for grinding plastic waste to for recycling.The plastic waste should

Function Description l 3-33Function Descriptionmodels with a conveyor, the hopper is equipped with a conveyor belt. The conveyor can be equipped with

3-4 l Function DescriptionSafety SystemThe granulator has a safety system to prevent access to dangerous components during operation.The granulator h

Function Description l 3-53Function DescriptionStar KnobThe star knob for the hopper and screen box is a very important component in the safety syste

3-6 l Function Description

Safety Instructions l 4-1Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2SECTION44Safety Instructions

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

4-2 l Safety InstructionsSafety InstructionsConair granulators are designed for granulating injection moulded, blow mouldedand extruded plastic waste

4Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions l 4-3DANGER! High voltage!This sign is on the door to the distribution box and the con-nection boxes.DANGER

4-4 l Safety Instructions

Installation l 5-1InstallationPre-start checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Two hours after first start . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

5-2 l InstallationInstallationRead through the whole of Section 5 before installing the machine! All instructionsmust be followed in the given order

Installation l 5-35InstallationElectrical ConnectionThe granulator should be connected by a competent electrician.• Connect the granulator to the ma

Opening of Hopper, Screen Box and Granule BinBefore opening the hopper, granule bin and screen box, switch both the main switch and granulator switch

Installation l 5-55InstallationClosing the Screen Box, Granule Bin and HopperNOTE: Before closing, make sure that the mating surfaces are clean!Ther

5-6 l Maintenance

Operation and Daily MaintenanceStarting and Stoping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3Cl

Table of Contents l iTable of Contents1. IntroductionPurpose of the User Guide ...1-2H

6-2 l Operation and Daily MaintenanceOperation and Daily MaintenanceStarting and StoppingThe main switch is located beneath the control panel on the

Operation and Daily Maintenance l 6-36Operation and Daily MaintenanceInspectionThere must be no plastic material left in the granulator when inspecti

6-4 l Operation and Daily Maintenance✐✐✐CleaningClean at color change, monthly or at least once/300 hours.Be careful when the hopper have been opened

Operation and Daily Maintenance l 6-5Cleaning (continued)NOTE: Use protective goggles and make sure that no material blows into the safety switches!1

Fault-FindingThe granulator does not start• Check that the emergency stop is not activated.Reset by turning the button(s) in the direction of the arro

• Granulator with conveyor belt, if the conveyor belt does not start – check the conveyor belt overload circuit breaker.The conveyor belt motor has an

6-8 l Operation and daily maintenance

ServiceChanging the Knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Removing the knives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Installing the Knives. . . . .

ServiceAll service must be carried out by trained personnel in order to avoid personalinjury or damage to the machine.Changing the knivesRemoving the

8 Undo and remove the socket cap screws (E) on the rear knife support rule (F).NOTE: Hold the fixed knife and support rule before removing the last sc

ii l Table of Contents7. ServiceChanging the knives ...7-2Removing the knives

5 Install one rotating knife at a time on the knife attachment on the rotor.6 Install screws (A) with washers (B),and tighten so that they hold the kn

Service l 7-5Then install the front, fixed knife16 Install the knife in the knife attachment.17 Screw in the socket cap screws (C) and tighten so th

Sharpening KnivesNOTE: Only rotating knives for granulators with an open rotor can be sharpened. Other knivesare disposable and are replaced when nece

Min. 2.205 in. (56 mm)35o30o0.0118 in.(3 mm)• Grind the cutting angle of the knives to 30°• Remove spacer “A” beneath the knife.• Tighten the knife a

TransmissionV-Belts, Inspection, and AdjustmentThe granulator is driven by 3 V-belts.Checking the V-beltsThe tension and condition of the V-belts must

ABV-belt Adjustment• Remove the upper panel on the right-hand side of the granulator.• CHS series-noise encapsulated machine, remove the rear guard pl

LubricationCutter HousingThe bearings in the cutter housing are permanently greased, and do not need greas-ing in normal circumstances.7-10 l Service

Cutter Pulley/Motor PulleyThe upper panel on the right-hand side of the granulator must be removed toremove/install the cutter or motor pulleys.This m

7-12 l Service

Spare Parts ListCutting Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3Staggered Rotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4Open Rotor . . .

10. LayoutCHS Series, Allround Hopper Noise Encapsulated,Hopper Loader, Non Soundproof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2CHS Serie

Spare Parts ListOrdering Spare PartsOnly use spare parts from Conair when replacing machine parts. Orders should go to the representative in the count

Cutting ChamberPos Qty. Art. no. Description1 3-029705 Cutter housing CHS-8103-030254 – ” – CHS-810 hardened3-029706 Cutter housing CHS-8143-030255 –

Staggered RotorPos Qty. Art. no. Description3-29702 Cutter CHS-810 3-blade3-30260 Cutter CHS-810 3-blade hardened3-29703 Cutter CHS-814 3-blade3-30261

Open RotorPos Qty. Art. no. Description3-30113 Cutter CHS-810 3-blade open3-30263 Cutter CHS-810 3-blade open hardened3-29753 Cutter CHS-814 3-blade o

KnivesPos Qty. Art. no. Description NoteGranulator CHS-810Granulator CHS-814Granulator CHS-819Granulator CHS-8241 6 9 12 15 3-029503 Knife, rotating2

Pos Qty. Art. no. DescriptionTransmission 4,0 kW 1000 rpm 400 VTransmission 5,5 kW 1000 rpm 400 VTransmission 5,5 kW 1500 rpm 400 VTransmission 7,5 kW

ScreenScreen Box1432515Pos Qty. Art. no. Description NoteGranulator CHS-810Granulator CHS-814Granulator CHS-819Granulator CHS-8241 1 3-29574 Screen1 3

Granule Bin Manual (Optional)Pos Qty. Art. no. Description Note.Granulator CHS-810Granulator CHS-814Granulator CHS-819Granulator CHS-8241 1 1-29577 Gr

Vaccum Suction /Blower F-7/F-15Pos Qty. Art. no. Description Note.Granulator CHS-810Granulator CHS-814Granulator CHS-819Granulator CHS-8241 1 1-30082

HopperPos Qty. Art. no. DescriptionGranulator CHS-810Granulator CHS-814Granulator CHS-819Granulator CHS-8241 1 2-44613 Hopper, front1 2-44695 Hopper,

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Pos Qty. Art. no. DescriptionGranulator CHS-810Granulator CHS-814Granulator CHS-819Granulator CHS-8241 1 2-30673 Sound trap1 2-30654 Sound trap1 2-306

Spare Parts List l 8-138Spare Parts ListPos Qty. Art. no. Description Note.Hopper device, granulator CHS-810 for hopper 2-44613Noise encapsulated m

Sound CabinPos Qty. Art. no. DescriptionGranulator CHS-810-Noise Encapsulated MachineGranulator CHS-814-Noise Encapsulated MachineGranulator CHS-819-N

Spare Parts List l 8-158Spare Parts List8.17 Enclosure/BodyPos Qty. Art. no. DescriptionGranulator CHS-810Granulator CHS-814Granulator CHS-819Granu

8-16 l Spare Parts ListSafetyPos Qty. Art. no. DescriptionGranulator CHS-810Granulator CHS-814Granulator CHS-819Granulator CHS-8241 2 2 2 2 911002 Sw

Wiring Diagram l 9-1Wiring DiagramWiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2Current sensing relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-

Wiring diagramNever change or modify the basic electrical settings of the granulator,without first obtaining permission from Conair. If the granulator

Current Sensing RelayThe granulator can be equipped with an optional current sensing relay tocontrol the feed equipment.The current sensing relay dete

ConnectionThe current sensing relay is connected in series with the mill motor via a current transformer.The transformer is connected between M and E1

ExampleThe granulator is equipped with a current sensing relay to control a conveyor.A motor of 7.5 kW has a rated current of about 15 A.When this sta

IntroductionPurpose of the User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2How the Guide is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Your Responsibilities as a Us

9-6 l Wiring Diagram

LayoutCHS Series, Allround Hopper Noise Encapsulated,Hopper Loader, Non Soundproof . . . . . . . 10-2CHS Series, Allround Hopper Noise Encapsulated,Bl

LayoutABCHS-810 26.77in. (680mm) 9.45in. (240mm)CHS-814 31.50in. (800mm) 14.17in. (360mm)CHS-819 36.22in. (920mm) 18.90in. (480mm)CHS-824CHS Series, A

Layout l 10-310LayoutCHS Series, Allround Hopper Noise Encapsulated with Conveyor,Band Conveyor, Hopper Loader, Non SoundproofBAABCHS-810 26.77in. (

10-4 l Layout

AccessoriesOrdering Spare Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2Pre-Setting of Rotating Knives, Granulatorwith Open Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . .

AccessoriesOrdering Spare PartsOnly use original Conair spare parts when replacing machinery components.Orders should be sent to the representative in

Pre-Setting of Rotating Knives,Granulator with Open CutterKnives can only be pre-set on granulators with open cutter.The knives are pre-set on a jig.

NOTE: The knives must butt up against the rings on the outer edges of the cutter housing.• Make sure that the knives butt up against the rear of the k

ABCThird Fixed KnifeAs an optional extra, the granulator can be equipped with a third fixed knife toincrease the efficiency of the granulator.Open the

✐Purpose of the User GuideThis User Guide describes the Conair CHS Tangential Feed Granulators.It explains step-by-step how to install, operate, maint

Band ConveyorThe band conveyor is designed for transporting plastic waste. The conveyor isconstructed from steelbeam. The frame pieces are assembled w

11AccessoriesStartingWhen the band conveyor is started for the first time, the belt’s position on therollers should be checked. The belt must not move

Pos Qty. Art. no. Description3-030648 Band conveyor B200 CC27003-030650 Band conveyor B350 CC27003-030652 Band conveyor B450 CC27001 1 2-030649 Band c

Transport and StorageGeneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2Unpacking and Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2Lifting and Tran

Transport and storageGeneralThe machine should be transported by trained personnel.The machine is delivered packed in protective plastic foil, fixed t

StorageThe machine is packed for transport to the place where it is to be used. On delivery it is protected with Castrol DWX 22 anti-rust oil.Long-Ter

12-4 l Transport and Storage

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A-2 l AppendixEquipment GuaranteeConair guarantees the machinery and equipment on this order, for a period asdefined in the quotation from date of shi

ATTENTION:Read This so no One Gets HurtWe design equipment with the user’s safety in mind. You can avoid the potentialhazards identified on this machi