Table of Contents Notes on the Manual ..........................6 Explanations of the Safety Instructions ..................... 7 General Safety Instructions ....................... 8 Repairs ............................... 9 Confirmation ............................10 Packaging, Transport and Installation ....................11 Packaging ............................11 Transport............................11 Temperature fluctuations and condensed water ................11 Conditions for the Installation Site ....................
This operating manual does not contain any repair instructions. If faults arise or repairs are necessary, please contact your supplier or get in touch with Retsch GmbH directly. Application technology information relating to samples to be processed is not included but can be read on the Internet on the respective device’s page at www.retsch.com.
Notes on the Manual 1.1 Explanations of the Safety Instructions In this Operating Manual we give you the following safety warnings Serious injury may result from failing to heed these safety warnings. We give you the following warnings and corresponding content. WARNING Type of danger / personal injury Source of danger...
Target group : All persons concerned with the machine in any form This machine is a modern, high performance product from Retsch GmbH and complies with the state of the art. Operational safety is given if the machine is handled for the intended purpose and attention is given to this technical documentation.
Notes on the Manual 1.3 Repairs This operating manual does not contain any repair instructions. For your own safety, repairs may only be carried out by Retsch GmbH or an authorized representative or by Retsch service engineers. In that case please inform:...
Confirmation Bes tätigung Confirmation This operating manual contains essential instructions for operating and maintaining the device which must be strictly observed. It is essential that they be read by the operator and by the qualified staff responsible for the device before the device is commissioned. This operating manual must be available and accessible at the place of use at all times.
Packaging, Transport and Installation Packaging, Transport and Installation 3.1 Packaging The packaging has been adapted to the mode of transport. It complies with the generally applicable packaging guidelines. NOTICE Storage of packaging – In the event of a complaint or return, your warranty claims may be endangered if the packaging is inadequate or the machine has not been secured correctly.
Packaging, Transport and Installation NOTICE Atmospheric humidity – Electronic and mechanical components may be damaged and the performance data alter to an unknown extent. • Do not exceed the admissible range for atmospheric humidity. 3.5 Electrical Connection WARNING When connecting the power cable to the mains supply, use an external fuse that complies with the regulations applicable to the place of installation .
Packaging, Transport and Installation 3.6 Type Plate Description Fig. 1: Type plate lettering 1 Device designation 2 Year of production 3 Part number 4 Serial number 5 Manufacturer’s address 6 CE marking 7 Disposal label 8 Bar code 9 Power version 10 Mains frequency 11 Capacity 12 Amperage...
Packaging, Transport and Installation 3.7 Removing the Transportation Aid Fig. 2: Removing the transport aid Only use the transport aid (TH) when lifting the device. The device weighs approx. 73 kg. Select secure lifting equipment that is approved for this weight. Keep the eyebolt (TH) for transportation at a later date.
Packaging, Transport and Installation 3.8 Frame assembly Fig. 3: Components of the stand The components come pre-assembled to simplify assembly of the frame. Fig. 4: Assembling the crossbar • Where necessary slightly loosen the four screws (TS) on the crossbar (TR). •...
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Packaging, Transport and Installation Fig. 5: Fastening the crossbar angle bracket NOTICE Ensure that the crossbar (TR) is aligned flush with the pre-assembled angle section (WS). Tighten the screw on the left and right of the angle section (SW). Fig. 6: Screwing the crossbar tight •...
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Packaging, Transport and Installation Fig. 7: Mounting the side protective caps • Place the four black plastic caps on the openings. Fig. 8: Mounting the front protective caps • Place the two caps on the ends of the roller track. Fig.
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Fig. 11: Screwing the stand onto the crossbar • Screw the stand (SQ) onto the crossbar. Fig. 12: Assembling the SM 100 • Then place the SM100 on the base frame. • Using the 4 screws, screw the SM100 housing tightly onto the base frame.
Packaging, Transport and Installation 3.9 Mounting the Feed Hopper WARNING 1.W0004 Risk of injury to skin and hands Fast rotating cutting blade – There is a risk of injuring hands, fingers and skin. • Never operate the device without a feed hopper. NOTICE Transport safeguard –...
Packaging, Transport and Installation 3.9.2 Mounting the Feed Hopper Fig. 14: Mounting the feed hopper • Open the grinding area door (T). • Pull the plunger (B) so it engages in the uppermost position. • Place the feed hopper (R) on the device (see diagram) CAUTION It is possible for the feed hopper (R) to fall from the device as long as it is not secured by the three socket screws.
Packaging, Transport and Installation 3.10 Installation of the Device Installation height: maximum 2000 m above sea level NOTICE Installation – Depending on the operating status of the mill, there may be slight vibrations. • Place the mill on an even, flat and balanced supporting surface only. The supporting surface must be stable and must not vibrate.
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Packaging, Transport and Installation Fig. 15: Adjusting the height of the support structure Fig. 16: Adjusting the height of the support structure (detail) Designation SW17 open end wrench Top nut Bottom nut Set screw Proceed as follows to adjust the height of the support structure: •...
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Packaging, Transport and Installation 1 – 2° backwards tilt Front wheels Back wheels Fig. 17: Optimal alignment...
Technical Data Technical Data 4.1 Use of the Device for the Intended Purpose Target group: Operating companies, operators Designation of machine model: SM 100 This powerful cutting mill is used to grind elastic and fibrous products and product mixtures in batches or continuously.
Technical Data 4.2 Emissions CAUTION Damage to hearing The level of noise can be high depending on the type of material, the knife used, the speed set and the duration of the grinding process. - Noise that is excessive in terms of level and duration can cause impaired or permanently damaged hearing.
Technical Data 4.7 Dimensions and Weight Height: 1675 mm Width: 582 mm Depth: 700 mm Weight: approx. 73 kg (without hopper, rotor and base frame) Fig. 18: Dimensions 4.8 Required Floor Space 1090 mm x 765 mm – no safety distances necessary...
Operating the Device 5.2 Overview table of the parts of the device Description Function Element Safety guard for the feed hopper Prevents contact with the feed hopper Plunger Releases the material feed chute in pulled state. Pushes grinding material onto the rotor. Metering plunger Pushes the grinding material into the feed chute area of the fill plunger...
Operating the Device 5.3 Opening and Closing of the Device CAUTION V0063 Possibility of personal injuries Injuries due to rotating rotor – Reaching into the turning rotor • Never open the grinding chamber door while the rotor or the motor is still rotating. •...
Operating the Device NOTICE Wear or damage of the device Operation without grinding set − During operation of the device without grinding set, excessive wear or damage to the device may occur. • Operate the device only with a grinding set mounted. NOTICE Damage to mechanical components Blockages typical of cutting mills...
Operating the Device 5.6 Inserting the filter unit and collecting receptacle The filter unit serves as air outlet for the flow of air generated by the grinding rotors. Fig. 23: Attaching and removing the filter unit • Insert the bayonet lock (BV) on the filter unit (J) into the discharge flange (AV) as shown in the diagram.
Operating the Device 5.7 Switching On and Off Fig. 25: On/off switch You can switch the device on/off using the on/off switch (G). The motor starts up or is shut down when the switch is actuated. The switch disconnects the device from the mains. 5.8 Starting the grinding process NOTICE Only fill test material when the device is running because this may otherwise lead to motor...
Cleaning and service Cleaning and service 6.1 Adjusting the cutting bars The cutting gap must be checked to ensure that the device is functioning satisfactorily (target distance 0.3mm). For this reason the cutting bars (SL) are arranged so that they can be shifted to permit adjustments to the cutting gap.
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Cleaning and service Fig. 28: Freely rotate the rotor Mind. 0,3mm Fig. 29: Adjust the cutting gaps • Using a feeler gauge (BL) check the cutting gap for all three cutting bars (SL). It should be at least 0.3 mm. The feeler gauge (BL) must be placed as shown in the diagram.
Cleaning and service Fig. 30: Cutting gap • By twisting the stud bolts (U) to the right, slide the cutting bar closer to the rotor blade and thereby reduce the cutting gap. Increase the cutting gap by twisting to the left [3]. •...
Cleaning and service WARNING 1.W0004 Risk of injury When device is not correctly assembled after cleaning – There is a risk of injury to the operator. • The device may only be cleaned by skilled personnel who have been sufficiently instructed in operating the device. The following components on this device can be removed or moved for cleaning purposes: –...
Cleaning and service 6.2.1.1 Lift up the feed hopper safety guard Fig. 36: Lifting up the feed hopper safety guard • Remove the cap cover (EK). • Loosen the screw (ES) on the feed hopper safety guard. • Lift up the feed hopper safety guard (A). If the feed hopper needs more thorough cleaning it can also be dismantled for cleaning.
Cleaning and service 6.2.1.2 Remove the feed hopper WARNING W0004 Risk of injury to skin and hands Fast rotating blades – There is a risk of injury to hands, fingers and skin. • Never operate the device without the feed hopper. Fig.
Cleaning and service 6.2.2 Clean grinding area Fig. 38: Removing the rotor • Open the grinding area door (T). • Pull the plunger (B) into the uppermost latching position. • Screw the removal grip (EG) onto the rotor and pull the rotor from the drive shaft.
Disposal Disposal Please observe the respective statutory requirements with respect to disposal. Information on disposal of electrical and electronic machines in the European Community. Within the European Community the disposal of electrically operated devices is regulated by national provisions that are based on the EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
Index Index Access to the cutting bars........34 Height adjustment and alignment of the support Adjust the cutting gaps ........35 structure ............21 Adjusting the cutting bars ........34 Air discharge ............32 Inserting the filter unit and collecting receptacle 32 Ambient temperature ..........
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Index Replacing the rotor ..........30 Transportation aid Required floor space ........... 26 removing ............14 Traverse montieren ..........15 Type plate ............12 Safety warnings ............ 7 description ............13 Schutzkappen ............. 17 Type plate lettering ..........13 Sealing ring ............37 Serial number .............
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