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- Page 1 Filabot Vermont, USA, Earth 1-802-505-6772 Filabot Pelletizer Operation Manual This manual applies to the Filabot Pelletizer. Triex LLC, Barre, VT 05641, USA REV. 1 12-8-2020...
- Page 2 In Case of Emergency pull the power cord out of the machine. • Only use the Pelletizer to process thermoplastic polymer filaments. No other use has been tested or approved by Filabot. • The Pelletizer is designed to process filament between 1mm to 3mm in diameter.
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Page 4: General Specifications
General Specifications Power Input: 115VAC-10A or 230VAC-65A 50/60Hz 1-phase 350W NOMINAL Input Power Connector Type: IEC 320-C14 Weight: 20kg (45 lbs) Overall Dimensions: Drive Control: 230V 3-phase Variable Frequency Drive Drive Motor: 1/2HP 230V 1.36A 3-phase 60Hz 1725 RPM Inverter duty Rotating Cutter: Standard 5/8”... - Page 5 Parts Included Pelletizer Spooler mounting bracket Bowden tube block (20) Plastic Drawstring Bags 10" Wide, 14" High Tools Required: #2 Phillips Screw Driver 5/32” Allen wrench 3/16” Allen wrench Call 1-802-505-6772 or visit Filabot.com for additional or replacement parts...
- Page 6 Spooler Mounting Bracket Assembly The Spooler mounting bracket and Bowden tube block allow quick switching between feeding filament into the Pelletizer and winding filament onto a spool. If manually feeding filament into the Pelletizer by hand, these instructions can be skipped. 1.
- Page 7 Spooler Mounting Bracket Assembly cont. 4. Insert the Bowden tube into the push-to-connect fitting on the Pelletizer. 5. The Spooler will push filament into the Pelletizer through the Bowden tube. Adjust the speed of the Pelletizer or Spooler to precisely change the length of the pellets.
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Page 8: Controls & Inputs
Controls & Inputs 1. Filament Input (1mm to 3mm diameter) 2. Pellet Output hopper 3. Start and Stop button – Press to start the machine, press while running to stop the machine. 4. Safety Reset button – Press at initial power on or after the safety switches are tripped to reset the safety circuit. - Page 9 Controls & Inputs cont. 6. Main power switch and main power indicator. 7. Serial Number & Voltage Input Label 8. Power inlet – IEC C14...
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Page 10: Operation
Operation Secure the drawstring collection bag to the flange on the bottom of the output hopper as shown: Plug the power cable into the power inlet on the machine and into an outlet. Turn on the main power switch. It should illuminate if the machine has power. Push the Safety Reset button to power up the drive. -
Page 11: Blade Adjustment
Blade Adjustment The distance between the stationary blade and the rotating cutter must be as small as possible for filament to be pelletized efficiently. If pellets do not appear to be cleanly cut or strands of filament appear in the output the blade may need adjustment. - Page 12 Blade Adjustment cont. 2. Press the stationary cutting blade tool inwards until it touches against the rotating cutter. 3. Using a 3/16” Allen wrench, manually rotate the cooling fans of the motor to spin the rotating cutter clockwise. Complete a full 360- degree rotation of the cutting tool.
- Page 13 Blade Adjustment cont. 4. Tighten the (2) set screws that secure the blade holder in the head assembly which were loosened in Step 1. 5. Before turning the Pelletizer on, manually rotate the cooling fans of the motor to spin the rotating cutter counter-clockwise (opposite direction as done in Step 3).
- Page 14 Cleaning Under typical operating conditions the Pelletizer can be cleaned using compressed air. With the Pelletizer running, blow compressed air into the push-to-connect fitting and into the output hopper, alternating between the two, to remove trapped pellets and debris from inside the head assembly.
- Page 15 Removing the Head Assembly Disconnect the power cord from the Pelletizer before continuing. 1. Using a 3/16 Allen wrench, remove the (4) long Allen head assembly bolts from the front of the head assembly. 2. Remove the single Philips head machine screw from both sides of the sheet metal enclosure.
- Page 16 Removing the Head Assembly cont. 2. cont. 3. Pull the head assembly away from the motor and bearing tube. Caution: Sharp blades! Wear gloves and be safe when working around the exposed rotating cutter. Be careful not to pull the bearing tube, rotating cutter, and bearings away from the motor face with the head assembly.
- Page 17 Removing the Head Assembly cont. 4. Before reassembling, check the seal for damage and remove any debris. 5. Reinstall the head assembly (reverse Step 3). 6. Reinstall the Phillips head machine screws (reverse Step 2). 7. Reinstall the (4) long Allen head assembly bolts. These need very little torque to secure the head to the motor base.
- Page 19 Triex LLC. This manual applies only to the Filabot Pelletizer. While Triex LLC has applied all possible caution in producing this manual, we urge the customer or user of this device to contact Triex LLC with any questions or concerns about operation, before operating the device or making any adjustments.
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