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SSE 5 BL 3.2. Adjusting the suction pipes The suction pipes have to be adjusted exactly to ensure troublefree operation. 1. Set the suction pipes to their home position. & At home position the inner pipe of the suction pipe protrudes about 120-160 mm (4.75" - 6.25") from the outer pipe at the top end. 2. Start a conveying operation. Connect the unit to mains supply by the device plug. 3. Observe the flexible hose at the suction pipe. The flexible hose must not show any pulsating movement 4. Obs
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SSE 5 BL 3.3. Setting the controller F The filling capacity of the hopper loader may not exceed the material inlet. & The setting is independent of the conveying line and the material to be conveyed. It is only possible to set the conveying time/line clear time when the unit is not conveying any material. Setting the conveying time Press the “arrow key”. & The conveying time which was last selected appears in the display. 1-99 seconds may be set for the conveying time. The conveying capacity is
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SSE 5 BL Setting the line clear time Press the “change-over” key and then the “arrow key”. & The line clear time which was last selected appears in the display. 0-99 seconds may be set for the line clear time. F If no line clear valve has been installed enter “0". 3.4. Initial conveying operations Metal shavings may be inside the pipe from cutting down pipes into lengths. These are pulled during the first conveying process and collected in the separator. F This material should not be used again
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SSE 5 BL 4. Error and error correction This chapter is intended for the operating personnel of the equipment. Prerequisite for this chapter is general knowledge of the operation of conveying systems The “Start-up” description must have been read and understood. Ensure in each case that the operating personnel are sufficiently informed. Error and error correction 6
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Operating Instructions
Single Conveyor Unit
SSE-5 BL
Sterling Material Processing
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SSE 5 BL Sterling Material Processing 5200 West Clinton Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53223 Telephone: (414) 354-0970 Fax: (414) 354-6421 www.sterlco.com Technical service: Service department Telephone: (800) 423-3183 Edition: 07/03 These operating instructions are for*: (* please fill in personally) Serial number: Year of manufature: Date of Delivery: Number of delivery: Date of commissioning: Location: Group of machines: 2
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SSE 5 BL Sterling Material Processing retains all rights to change the information in these operating instructions at any time without notice. We assume no liability for any errors or direct or indirect damage resulting in context with these operating instructions. Copying, translation or publication in any form except for personal use of purchaser requires approval from Sterling Material Processing. All rights reserved. 3
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Please note that our address and phone information has changed. Please reference this page for updated contact information. These manuals are obsolete and are provided only for their technical information, data and capacities. Portions of these manuals detailing procedures or precautions in the operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of the products may be inadequate, inaccurate, and/or incomplete and shouldn’t be relied upon. Please contact the ACS Group for more current information
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SSE 5 BL Table of contents 1. 1. General instructions..........................................................................................1-1 1.1. Warnings and symbols.......................................................................................1-2 1.2. Explanations and information ............................................................................1-3 1.3. Legal basis ........................................................................................................1-
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SSE 5 BL 8.9.1. Installation of the “flap switch” signal line............................................. 28 8.9.2. Installation of the signal line of the SKW (optional)............................... 28 8.9.3. Installation of the alarm indicating device (optional) .............................. 29 8.10. Compressed-air supply (only SSE-2 with active cleaning) ............................... 30 8.11. Installing the accessories.....................................................................
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SSE 5 BL 1. General instructions These instructions apply to all persons within the range of action of the equipment. These operating instructions are to be used by all persons assigned activities connected with the equipment. General instructions 1-1
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SSE 5 BL 1.1. Warnings and symbols The following warnings and symbols are used in these operating instructions: This symbol indicates danger to life! Fatal or serious injury is possible if the corresponding instructions, regulations or warnings are not observed. L This symbol indicates that serious injury is possible if the corresponding instructions, regulations or warnings are not observed. F This symbol indicates that extensive damage to equipment is possible if the corresponding instructio
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SSE 5 BL 1.2. Explanations and information Various terms and designations are used in these operating instructions to ensure clarity. Therefore please note that the terms used in the text stand for the corresponding explanations listed below. • Equipment: ”Equipment” can mean an individual unit, a machine or an installation. • Operating personnel: The ”operating personnel” are persons operating the equipment on their own responsibility or according to instructions. • Operator: The ”operator” of
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SSE 5 BL 2. Safety instructions These safety instructions apply to all persons within the range of action of the equipment. Please inform all persons within the range of action of the equipment of the direct and indirect hazards connected with the equipment. These operating instructions are to be used by all persons assigned activities connected with the equipment. Knowledge of the English language is prerequisite. Ensure in each case that the operating personnel are familiar with the operatin
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SSE 5 BL 2.1. For your safety 2.1.1. General The operating personnel of this equipment must be at least 16 years old. Please read these operating instructions carefully before taking into operation for the first time. Contact us should questions arise. This avoids injury and damage to equipment! These operating instructions must be kept available at all times at the place of operation of the equipment. Improper operation results in danger of accidents! Please note that, for reasons of clarity,
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SSE 5 BL 2.1.2. Assembly Compare the connected loads with those of the mains supply. Danger of injury through electrical shock! When using lifting gear, please observe the pertaining regulations. Caution: Danger of accidents! Do not modify, add other equipment or change the design of the equipment without the approval of the manufacturer. Caution: Danger of accidents! Attachments not supplied by Sterling must be manufactured in accordance with safety regulation EN 294. Danger of accidents! The e
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SSE 5 BL 2.1.3. Operation Appoint an equipment foreman to be responsible for the equipment. Ensure that the operating personnel are provided detailed instruction in the operation of the equipment. Improper operation results in danger of accidents! When the main switch is switched off for reasons pertaining to safety, it must be secured against unauthorized activation. Caution: Danger of accidents! Repair work may be carried out by trained personnel only. Caution: Danger of accidents! Never opera
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SSE 5 BL 2.2. For the operating safety of the equipment Never change settings if the consequences are not precisely known. Use only original Sterling spare parts. Please observe the maintenance schedule. Keep record of all maintenance and repair work. Please note that electronic components may be damaged by static discharge. Check all electrical connections for proper fit before the equipment is taken into operation for the first time and at regular intervals. Please ensure that the permitted o
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SSE 5 BL 3. Putting into operation This chapter is intended for operating personnel. Prerequisite for this chapter is general knowledge of the operation of conveying systems. Also prerequisite for this chapter is that the functional description has been read and understood. Ensure in each case that the operating personnel are sufficiently informed. F Make sure the plastic stopper has been removed from the material inlet nozzle. Make sure the adhesive tape has been removed from the exit flap. P
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SSE 5 BL 3.1. Checking the pipe system Remove the flexible hose from the connected material takeup. Close the open end of the hose with your hand. Connect the unit to mains supply by the device plug. If the turbine is operating, your hand must feel the suction within few seconds. If you don’t feel the vacuum it means that the pipe system is not tight. Check the pipe system and seal any untight points you may have identified. Reconnect the conveying hose. Disconnect the unit from mains supply by
