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5 Start Up and Operation
5-1 Pre-Operational Checklist
To ensure the granulator is ready for operation, perform the tasks
listed on the following pre-operational checklist. Make sure that
all electrical and mechanical machine elements are inspected and
any defects corrected first.
Have all installation and preparation instructions been read and
followed?
Have the granulator operators and all other necessary
personnel, such as the cleanout, maintenance and service
persons, been fully trained on machine operation and all
machine safety mechanisms?
Have the granulator operator and all other necessary personnel,
such as the cleanout, maintenance and service persons, read the
Operation and Installation Manual?
Have sufficient location clearances been allowed?
Has the equipment been grounded as required by local codes
and/or Article 250 of the National Electric Code?
Have all motors been checked for proper rotation?
Have all machine controls, pushbuttons, and limit switch
interlocks been checked for proper functioning?
Has the cutting chamber been checked for foreign matter?
Have the drive components been checked for alignment and
tension?
Is the machine properly closed with all visible fasteners tight?
Are all accessory components electrically and mechanically
connected with proper support and with all fasteners tight?
Are all electrical enclosure boxes tightly closed and clamped
shut?
Are all personnel clear of the machine?