Conair CG-1436 Manual
Conair CG-1436 Manual

Conair CG-1436 Manual

Cg tangential feed granulators

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Phone: (412) 312-6000
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  • Page 1 CG Tangential Feed Granulators Model CG-1436 Installation Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting The Conair Group, Inc. Instant Access One Conair Drive Parts and Service Pittsburgh, PA 15202 (800) 458-1960 Phone: (412) 312-6000 (814) 437-6861 Fax: (412)-312-6320 www.conairnet.com UGG005/0801...
  • Page 2 UGG005/0801 Serial number(s): Model number(s): DISCLAIMER: The Conair Group, Inc., shall not be liable for errors contained in this User Guide or for incidental, consequential dam- ages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this information. Conair makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this information, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....................29 9. Wiring ........................47 10. Layout .......................... 50 11. Accessories, Overview ....................54 11.1 Third fixed knife ......................55 11.2 Flywheel ........................56 11.3 Band conveyor ......................57 12. Transport and storage ....................59 Appendix ....................UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Other chapters contain instructions for the operator. The granulators are delivered with an Instruction Manual and touch-up paint. Any modifications or conversions of the machines must be approved by Conair. This is to prevent injuries. The machine warranty and product assurance would otherwise be rendered void.
  • Page 6: Technical Specification

    Number of rotating knives cut, as well as the desired size of the granulate. Number of fixed knives Consult Conair for a material test or help determining the correct granulator model for your application. Dimensions inches {mm} † The chart lists standard motor selections. Additional A - Height to hopper infeed 54.0 {1370}...
  • Page 7: Function Description

    The granulator is easy to clean, with a folding hopper and good accessibility for maintenance. Knives can be re-sharpened. Grinding is done in a special grinding jig. (The jig is not included when the granulator is delivered, but is available as an option.) UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator ESCRIPTION...
  • Page 8: Safety System

    All care and maintenance to the safety system of the granulator must be carried out by personnel with the necessary knowledge. If the safety system of the granulator is modified in any way, Conair’s responsibility under the Machinery Directive ceases to apply.
  • Page 9 The doors must be shut and the lock knob fully tightened to stop. The safety switch senses whether the doors are shut properly. NOTE! The screen box and granule bin should be installed and properly shut. UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator AFETY YSTEM...
  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    4. Safety instructions Conair granulators are designed for granulating injection molded, blow molded and extruded plastic waste. The specific technical data for this machine, concerning power and performance- etc. is described in detail in chapter 2. The granulator is equipped with safety switches, which are described in chapter 3.2.
  • Page 11: Installation

    (Volt) and the fuse sizes (Ammeter). See chapter 9. • The granulator is delivered with elec- trical equipment connected for clock- wise phase rotation. Check with a phase sequence indicator and connect the granulator with clockwise phase rotation. UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator NSTALLATION...
  • Page 12 Granulator with conveyor belt, – check the direction of the conveyor belt. If any direction of rotation is incorrect: • Press the stop button. • Switch off the main power switch. • Change two incoming phases. NSTALLATION CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 13: Opening Of Hopper, Screen Box And Granule Bin

    6. Undo the granule bin catch. Fold the spring-loaded lock arms (E) upwards. NOTE! Hold the granule bin handle at the same time, so that it does not fall down out of control. UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator NSTALLATION...
  • Page 14 10. Hold the screen box handles and pull the screen box (H) forwards. 11. Hold the screen arches and handle of the screen box firmly. 12. Lift the rear edge of the screen box upwards and out. NSTALLATION CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 15: Closing The Screen Box, Granule Bin And Hopper

    6. Install the granule bin (F). Lift up the granule bin and insert the guide heels on the rear into the grooves in the cutting chamber. 7. Carefully lower the rear edge of the granule bin and slide the bin in until it stops. UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator NSTALLATION...
  • Page 16 3. Fold in the lock clamps (C) towards the hopper, then fix the hopper with the lock clamps. 4. Close the doors (B).. 5. Fold down the feed table (A). 6. Check that the hopper is empty. 7. Switch ”On” the main switch. 8. Start the granulator. NSTALLATION CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 17: Operation And Maintenance

    Check the time delay at opening of the doors. Since the doors have a time delay for opening the doors should not be You should not be able to start the granulator when the doors are not closed. UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator PERATION AINTENANCE...
  • Page 18: Cleaning

    12. Hold the granule bin handles and pull the granule bin forwards. Hold the screen box arches and handle firmly. Then lift the rear edge of the screen box forwards, upwards and out. 13. Clean the granule bin, screen box and screen. PERATION AINTENANCE CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 19 8. Close the doors. 9. Fold down the feed table. 10. Install the inner and outer flaps in the hopper. 11. Check that the hopper is empty. 12. Switch ”On” the main switch. 13. Start the granulator. UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator PERATION AINTENANCE...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Verify that the main power is on and the main switch is in the ON position. • The doors are on a time delay. Wait 2-3 minutes until the lamp on the distribution box lights. Try opening the doors again. PERATION AINTENANCE CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 21: Service

    9. Undo and remove the socket cap screws (G) to the rear fixed knife´s support rule (H). NOTE! Hold the fixed knife and support rule before removing the last screw. UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator ERVICE...
  • Page 22: Installing The Knives

    NOTE! At installing of rotating knives the knives must always be pre-set before installation! Pre-setting of knives is done in a pre-setting jig. The jig is not included in the machine delivery, but is a very practical accessory. ERVICE CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 23: Pre-Setting Of Rotating Knives

    5. tighten the screws (A) with an alternated increased torque to 280 6. Check the knife clearance 0.20 - 0.30 mm against the fixed knives. Check at the knife’s outer edges. NOTE! Check against both the front and rear fixed knives. UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator ERVICE...
  • Page 24 2. Re-check the tightening torque of all rotating knives 280 N-m. 3. Re-check the knife clearance of each rotating knife with a feeler gauge The clearance should be 0.20 - 0.30 mm, check at the outer edges of the knives. ERVICE CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 25: Sharpening The Knives

    The hardened knife is then completely spoiled and has lost all its hardness and durability. Use the Conair grinding jig SF-35 (accessory, art no. 3-29280) and a surface grin- der with magnetic table. The jig gives exact correct cutting and relief angles.
  • Page 26: Sharpening Of Rotating Knives

    NOTE! Get an experienced craftsman to sharpen the knives. Only sharpen the marked surfaces and respect the given dimensions! Use the CONAIR grinding jig SF-35 (accessory, art no. 3-29280) and a surface grinder with magnetic table. The jig gives exact correct cutting and relief angles.
  • Page 27: Transmission

    It should be possible to deflect the V-belts max 8 mm. Installation of new belts 19 N 25 N 30 N 27 N 38 N Subsequent check 15 N 19 N 23 N 21 N 29 N UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator ERVICE...
  • Page 28 Adjust the belt tension by increasing/reducing the distance of the motor to the cutter pulley, using the motor adjustment screws (A), 2 pcs. • If the belt tension is adjusted, re-check the belt after 20 - 30 hours at full load. ERVICE CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 29: Lubrication

    Lubrication The granulator is lubricated on delivery, Castrol Spheerol APS 2. Conair recommends the following, at installation and lubrication of bearings. Bearings: SKF 22215 EC3 Grease quantity: 250 g of grease for bearing change. 25 - 50 g of grease per bearing/grease nipple for re-greasing.
  • Page 30: Cutter And Motor Pulleys

    (g), and insert the two screws. • Tighten the screws, using progressively increased torque until the compression bush comes away from the shaft. • Lift off the cutter pulley, complete with the compression bush, from the shaft. ERVICE CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 31 Oil the screws and fit the compression bush lightly on the pulley. • Fit the key to the cutter shaft. • Lift the pulley on to the cutter shaft. Make sure that the key fits into the compression bush. UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator ERVICE...
  • Page 32 (4 smaller and 3 larger screws). 4. Install the outlet pipe stub (B), one screw (A). 5. Fit the quick coupling for the outlet pipe stub. 6. Close the door and fold down the feed table. ERVICE CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 33: Spare Parts List, Overview

    Flywheel ..................45 8.21 Safety, catch ................46 Ordering spare parts Only use spare parts from Conair when replacing machine parts. Orders should go to the representative in the country where the machine was purchased. When ordering, the following should be specified: •...
  • Page 34: Cutting Chamber

    13 14 14 14 14 950607 Parallel pin 14 10 10 10 10 940134 Socket cap screw M16 940005 Socket cap screw M10 940039 Socket cap screw M6 940167 Washer Pressed 3-37012 Support rule for 3:rd fixed knife PARE PARTS CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 35: Rotor

    Screw, knife adjustment 4-29046 Screw, knife adjustment 4-37020 Screw, knife adjustment 950139 Cylindric pin 9 12 940696 Grub screw 960008 Bearing 960075 Bearing guide 960108 Sealing ring 950062 Grease nipple 940435 Washer 940506 Socket cap screw M16 UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator PARE PARTS...
  • Page 36: Knives

    4-11835 Washer 4 18 18 940405 Socket cap screw M16, rotating knife 5 12 18 940134 Socket cap screw M16, fixed knife 940245 Grub screw M8 940732 Grub screw M8 2-32019 Knife, 3rd fixed knife PARE PARTS CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 37: Transmission

    Motor 32 kW 930119 Taper-Lock 930225 Taper-Lock 930224 V-belt XPB 950015 940148 Flans nut M16 940237 Socket cap screw M16 940004 Socket cap screw M10 940306 Screw M12 940043 Washer BRB 940037 Socket cap screw M10 UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator PARE PARTS...
  • Page 38: Screen

    Screen box CG1436 complete 1-37150 Screen box 4-18937 Latch, screen box 4-18938 Locking arm, screen box 4-06390 Shaft 950090 Compression spring 950025 Retaining ring SGA 940301 Spring washer 940125 Socket cap screw M12 940032 Socket cap screw M8 PARE PARTS CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 39: Outfeed With Blower F-15

    Screw M12 940004 Socket cap screw M10 940005 Socket cap screw M10 940426 Screw M8 940039 Socket cap screw M6 940750 Screw 940444 Screw M8 940015 Nut, locking M10 920415 Quick coupling ring 970152 Sealing ring UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator PARE PARTS...
  • Page 40: Outfeed Ok-160

    Pipe OK100 x 300 2-37979 Distribution plate 2-37980 Air inlet 3-29247 Flanged pipe outlet OK160 complete 3-29122 Cover plate 3-29124 Cover plate OK160 3-29285 Pipe OK160 940444 Hex, head screw 940750 Self-tapping screw 920107 Quick action ring PARE PARTS CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 41: Hopper -K, -Ku

    Hopper front -KU w 3rd fix.knife 2-39239 Hopper front -KU hardened, w 3rd fix.knife 4-29427 Shaft 4-18937 Clasp, screen box 4-18938 Locking arm, screen box 4-02789 Compression spring 940046 Socket cap screw M12 940102 Grub screw M6 UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator PARE PARTS...
  • Page 42: Inlet Flap, Feed Table -K, -Ku

    Hopper table 3-27081 Holder, hopper 4-11013 Shaft 4-06369 Bushing 4-08831 Spring, lock 950278 Manuel ball 940348 Socket cap screw M6 950241 Nut, blind rivet 12 12 940261 Pop rivet 2-34271 Flap parcel 950593 Latch swell PARE PARTS CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 43: Inlet, Sound Trap, Flap -Kub

    940750 Self-tapping screw 970141 List 3-37077 Flaps, KUB, complete 3-37078 Flap, 904x800 3-37090 Sound trap, complete 2-37091 Sound trap 991887 Draw latch 940032 Socket cap screw M8 11 10 940263 Pop rivit 950430 Sealing end UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator PARE PARTS...
  • Page 44: Hopper Back -Kup

    4-18937 Latch, screen box 4-18938 Locking arm 4-02789 Compression spring 940432 Pop rivet 790003 List 940662 Socket cap screw M8 940046 Socket cap screw M12 940102 Grub screw M6 991984 Stirrup handle 950572 Cam fastener PARE ARTS CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 45: Flap Parcel, Flap, Extension -Kup

    Flap shaft 4-27106 Counter weight 3-39888 Sealing 4-29333 Bushing 940297 Socket cap screw M6 940108 Socket cap screw M10 940020 Washer AMF, hardened 950243 Tension pin 970085 List 4-39588 Flap shaft 940015 Nut locking M10 UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator PARE ARTS...
  • Page 46: Hopper Device -Ku

    991246 Gas spring 940042 Nut, locking M10 9-40876 Socket cap screw M10 940467 Hex head screw M10 940015 Nut, locking M10 4-29423 Distance 2-29468 Bracket, gas spring 920656 Gas spring 9-40875 Washer SS, support ring PARE PARTS CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 47: Hopper Device -Kup With Extension

    4-34982 Distance 4-29425 Distance 950579 Compression spring 950025 Retaining ring SGA 940155 Washer BRB 9-40876 Socket cap screw M10 940179 Socket cap screw M10 940015 Nut, locking M10 911359 Switch 9-40875 Washer SS, support ring UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator PARE PARTS...
  • Page 48: Body

    4-32129 Shaft 950621 Sealing end 3-32265 Stop door 3-32264 Stay cover, left 970038 Stay cover right 940030 Noise absorber 940579 Nut M10 940444 Socket cap screw, low M8 18 10 940057 Hex head screw M8 PARE PARTS CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 49: Electrical Components

    940027 Nut M6 950055 Vibration damper 940552 Screw M6 940071 Socket cap screw M5 8.20 Flywheel Pos Qty. Art. no. Description 3-29147 Flywheel complete 2-07024 Flywheel 2-15660 Flange bushing 950015 940004 Socket cap screw M10 UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator PARE PARTS...
  • Page 50: Safety, Catch

    Socket cap screw M5 20 14 940676 Socket cap screw M6 940244 Washer BRB 940243 Washer BRB 940169 Washer BRB 940315 Nut, locking M4 940267 Nut, locking M5 940027 Nut, M6 940316 Nut, locking M6 940855 Nut, M12 PARE PARTS CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 51: Wiring

    Conair. If the granulator settings are changed, the machine can be seriously damaged. All Warranties and Conair’s Product Liability will be void, if the basic settings of the granulator are changed. All maintenance and service work must be done by trained and competent per-...
  • Page 52 Default setting for this granulator: Granulator motor, rated current: ......Current transformer: ........ Start delay T1: 0,1 sec. other value: ....Reaction time T2: 3,0 sec. other value: ....Limit values: ............Hysteresis: ............IRING CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 53 3 seconds, to prevent further material from being fed into the hopper. The relay re-starts the conveyor automatically when the granulator motor con- sumption has fallen 20 % below 20 A, i.e. to 16 A without a time delay. UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator IRING...
  • Page 54: Layout

    10. Layout CG1436-KU 1520 1130 1810 1620 2350 AYOUT CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 55 CG1436-KU, Hopper front, blower F25, cyclone AX16 1130 1520 1810 1620 2350 1070 1600 UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator AYOUT...
  • Page 56 CG1436-KUP, Hopper back, blower F25, cyclone AX16 1130 1520 1810 1460 2350 1070 1480 1600 AYOUT CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 57 CG1436-KUB, Belt conveyor front, blower F25, cyclone AX16 Optional sound trap ø 1520 1130 1810 4200 1080 2350 1600 UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator AYOUT...
  • Page 58: Accessories, Overview

    Flywheel ..................56 11.3 Band conveyor ................57 Ordering spare parts Only use original Conair spare parts when replacing machinery components. Orders should be sent to the representative in the country where the machine was purchased. When ordering spare parts, please specify: •...
  • Page 59: Third Fixed Knife

    6. Tighten the socket cap screws (C), with an alternating tightening torque to 220 Nm. 7. Check the knife clearance to all the rotating knives. Sharpening All the fixed knives in the granulator can be sharpened as described in chapter 7.2 “Sharpening the knives; Sharpening the fixed knives”. UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator CCESSORIES...
  • Page 60: Flywheel

    The right-hand side cover and distribution box must be removed to remove/install the flywheel. This is a job which must be done by the Conair service department, because of the safety systems in the granulator. Please contact Conair's local distributor or the Conair head office.
  • Page 61: Band Conveyor

    The belt must not move obliquely. If the belt moves obliquely. When the belt moves obliquely, screw one adjusting screw at a time. Only screw a 1/4 turn. Wait and let the belt move for a few minutes. Check, adjust, UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator CCESSORIES...
  • Page 62 This is indicated in the window (A) which then shows an “0”. To reset, press the “reset” button (B). Also check the wiring diagram in chapter 9, additions and modifications can occur. CCESSORIES CG-1436 Granulator UGG005/0801...
  • Page 63: Transport And Storage

    Treat the unpainted surfaces of the machine with rust preventer, such as Castrol DWX 22. DWX 22 will protect the machine up to 12 months. Alternatively, DWX 160 will provide protection for 24 - 36 months. UGG005/0801 CG-1436 Granulator RANSPORT...
  • Page 65: Appendix

    Conair has made the largest investment in customer support in ’ the plastics industry. Our service experts are available to help with any problem you might have installing and operating your equipment. Your Conair sales representative also can help analyze the nature of your problem, assuring that it did not result from misapplication or improper use.
  • Page 66 Returns must be prepaid. Purchaser must notify Conair in writing of any claim and pro- vide a customer receipt and other evidence that a claim is being made.

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