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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...
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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.
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.
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}...
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...
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.
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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...
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.
(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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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.
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.
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...
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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...
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.
(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...
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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...
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(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...
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: •...
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...
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...
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...
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-...
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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...
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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...
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: •...
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...
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.
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...
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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...
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...
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.
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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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