Conair Viper User manual

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UGG078-0319
Use and Maintenance for Viper

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Traction Unit Diam.80 /EN/ REV.01
USE AND MAINTENANCE
Introduction
Conair has designed and built this machine according to the Community Directive Standards 2006/42/CE.
This machine is not dangerous to operators if used in accordance with the information given by Conair and with the
standard operating conditions.
Furthermore, the safety equipment must be constantly kept operational. All required maintenance operations must be
carried out according to specific schedules.
This user guide must be kept for the whole lifetime of the machine and must be available to operators and service
engineers at all times.
The information in this user guide is the exclusive property of Conair.
Conair has the right to change, without any prior notice, the features of the product described in this user guide.
The complete or incomplete dissemination of this document having no written authorization by Conair is prohibited.
For information concerning connections, installation or any general information, see granulator user guide.

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Installation and connections
The purpose of this section is to inform the customer on anything concerning handling, unloading, unpacking and
installation of the system
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Installation and connections ............................................................................ 1
Transport and handling.................................................................................... 2
Handling .......................................................................................................... 2
Precautions...................................................................................................... 3
Handling symbols ............................................................................................ 3
Packing inspection on delivery of machine...................................................... 5
In case of damaged goods .............................................................................. 5
Storage of the machine.................................................................................... 5
Physical features of storage areas .................................................................. 5
Selecting the place and checking the requirements for the installation ........... 6
Removing goods from the vehicle ................................................................... 7
Unpacking........................................................................................................ 8
Wiring .............................................................................................................. 9

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Transport and handling
This section describes the procedures required for handling, installation and startup of the system.
The installation and assembly carried at the customer's facility as well as the startup of the system shall be carried out by
qualified personnel, trained under the supervision of Conair Customer Technical Service. (if contractually specified).
NOTE
In case of non-compliance with these specifications, Conair. will not be responsible for any damage to the system or
subsequent performances not in compliance with the technical specifications provided.
Handling
The system and its units have been designed and built so that they could be handled safely, with vehicles (lift trucks)
and with proper lifting equipment (bridge cranes, cranes, double-chain hoists). Vehicles and lifting equipment must be
proportionate to the weight of the material to be handled. As far as this is concerned, the lifting capacity shall be at least
20% higher than the weight required for the crate or system unit.
PLEASE NOTE
When handling, never lift parts of the system with improper equipment, for example directly with a lift truck, but always
use slings as described in the picture and figure in the next section.
If this is not observed, there may be a risk of seriously damaging the system.

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Precautions
Observe precautions and warnings described in the previous sections to ensure stability and avoid unhooking, damages
and hazards that may occur from handling the machine. Assign all handling and transport operations to skilled personnel
(slingers, lift truck operators, crane operators, etc.).
PLEASE NOTE
Carefully check conditions of lifting equipment and its capacity.
Handling symbols
Some materials require particular identification for their handling. Therefore, the international symbols described in the
following table have been used or applied on the packages.
All hazard symbols are applied on the same sides used for the marking. There must also be a barycenter indication on
the cover and on the bottom of the crate.
INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOL / MARKING
Up
Fragile
Protect against moisture
Anchorage points for slings
Barycenter
Barycenter (loadable)
Store indoors
Store in places with temperature
higher than 0 °C
Table : Handling and hazard symbols.

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All components of the machine can be shipped in crates, boxes or loose.
•With no packing on truck, properly fastened and covered.
•On plastic-protected pallets.
•On cardboard-protected pallets and boxes.
•In plastic-protected crates.
•In normal boxes with internal tar paper and plastic coating.
•In normal boxes with protective packing and vacuum barrier bag.
•In containers with internal anti-roll locking.
Boxing is carried out by painting the following data on the sides of the boxes:
•Destination – Contract No. – any required codes
•Gross weight
•Width barycenter and hoist point for slings
Item marking must be clearly visible, seawater-proof, sunlight-proof or have pre-printed tags.
In order to be properly handled separately, the list of all units included in the system (packing list) shall specify the
marking, weight, size and position of the barycenter.
H
HA AN ND DL LI IN NG G A AN ND D
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PO OS SI IT TI IO ON NI IN NG G
The machine can be shipped in
boxes, crates or loose,
depending on its destination. On
receipt of the machine, make
sure there are no damages.
On receipt of the machine, put
the crate or box in a dry place.
Use suitable ropes to sling it.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE LIFT TRUCKS
TO LIFT THE MACHINE: THE
LOAD INSIDE COULD BE
THROWN OFF BALANCE.

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Packing inspection on delivery of machine
When goods are received, packing must be checked according to the following criteria:
boxes must be undamaged;
mechanical parts such as posts, guides, brackets, etc. must not be damaged.
In case of damaged goods, acceptance of hauled material is carried out with reservation as it is necessary to inspect the
intactness of the goods.
If anything is found to be damaged, before taking out parts of the system from the package, immediately contact Conair.
Visually inspect conditions of the system inside and outside the package. Any deformation will show that the system
could have been damaged during hauling. This could affect its normal operation.
In particular, check:
metal and painted surfaces;
tightening of the screws, bolts and fittings.
In case of damaged goods
Before installing the machine, check its conditions. Damages caused by hauling must be immediately communicated to
Conair.
Any damage to the carrier – however this may happen - could harm people or things, in addition to affecting proper
operation of the machine. The customer, or parties concerned, are therefore called to carry out an accurate inspection
before the installation and startup.
Storage of the machine
All specifications described in this section shall be observed during temporary storage periods of the system and that
may occur in the following situations:
installation of the system not immediately after its supply;
removal of the system and storage pending a relocation.
Physical features of storage areas
In the event of machine storage, appropriate traffic and maneuvering spaces are required in order to allow personnel to
easily and safely sling and lift all parts.

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Selecting the place and checking the requirements for the installation
The installation of the granulator should take place in a proper place, in other words, a place that will allow normal
machine operating actions and routine maintenance.
The premises should therefore be:
•equipped with the required power supply lines (electricity, pneumatic and water supply, depending on the particular
case)
•fairly illuminated
•equipped with proper ventilation
Before the machine is delivered, the user should set up an appropriate environment for it:
•level, anti-slip and smooth floor
•proper lighting
•prearrangement of the electric system and grounded system in compliance with EN 60364.
WARNING
Use lifting and handling equipment in perfect operating conditions to move the granulator: The supplier refuses all
responsibility concerning the conditions and suitability of the handling equipment used.
The capacity of such lifting equipment shall be proportionate to the mass and shape to be handled. Handling shall be
carried out slowly, with proper lighting and enough free space for proper installation.

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Removing goods from the vehicle
(note: for machines with traction unit, see attached Traction Instructions)
When loading/unloading goods from the vehicle and when lifting operations are required, before removing the machine
parts, it is necessary to have eyebolts (unless already available), a chain or steel wire lifting rope and soft slings (hemp
rope, fiber cable, etc.).
The machine and its components must be firmly anchored so that they cannot slide, tilt or fall off the loading surface.
For unloading, handling and unpacking operations, proceed as follows:
Check if the packing is completely intact
The position of the packed machine must be kept in compliance with the indications shown on the signs and notes
written on the outer package.
PLEASE NOTE
When unloading, at least two qualified technicians should be present (lift truck operators, crane operators).
Keep body and hands away when the machine is being lowered. Non-compliance with these instructions could result in
serious injuries.

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PLEASE NOTE
Personnel must not be authorized to walk under or pass by goods being loaded/unloaded. The same goes for the
signaler who shall provide assistance for handling.
The selling company refuses all responsibility concerning this step which must be carried out by qualified indus l
machinery handling personnel (lift truck operators, slingers), provided with the required body-protection equipment
(overalls, safety shoes, work gloves, helmet, goggles).
Unpacking
1. Open the package, take the machine out and put it on the floor on top of wooden logs after loosening the straps.
2. Identify the components supplied with the selected configuration and check their intactness.
The standard machine does not include auxiliary moveable parts, hence the installation phase is particularly easy and
quick.
In the case of particular configurations, some components may be supplied separately from the machine body. In this
case, it will be necessary to refer to the diagram specified in the order confirmation.
NOTE
The disposal of packing material shall be carried out by the recipient who will have to eliminate it according to the current
regulations of the country in which the granulator will be used.
The elimination of the packing material must be carried out as follows:
•cut the straps with shears (watch out for the ends as they could strike the operator, especially in the face)
•cut or pull off the outer wrapping or take the nails out of the box or crate (watch out for dangerous chips which could
injure your hands and eyes)
•cut the internal strap (watch out for the ends as they could strike the operator, especially in the face)
•take the machine off the pallet.
NOTE
There should be no sign of tampering after removing the wrapping. If there is, call the Customer Service.
In order to protect the cutting chamber, Conair covers the machine with a layer of lubricant.
It is recommended to remove this layer with a non-corrosive detergent before starting up.

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Wiring
(note: for machines with traction unit, see attached Traction Instructions)
This operation must be carried out by a qualified technician (electrician).
Before connecting the machine to the power mains, it is necessary to:
•check if the voltage shown on the equipment matches the power supply voltage (permissible variation: voltage ±
10%, mains frequency: ± 2%)
•make sure the grounded system is properly connected to the outlet
•make sure the electric panel power supply line is able to supply power at least equal to the power on the machine
(watch out for the motor breakaway current!)
•the machine has a connection cable (3 poles + ground) with a suitable cross section; it must be connected – in
accordance with the user's country current regulations - to a suitable plug (not supplied), according to the
Customer's needs.
•make sure the equipment is not crushing the power cord
•protect the power supply line from overvoltage (e.g. atmospheric discharges)
•protect the power supply line from thermal or magnetic overvoltage with appropriately coordinated devices (fuses or
automatic switches)
The Neutral is not normally used with our equipment; if this is required, its use should be previously agreed with the user.
To be provided by the Customer:
•electrical prearrangement, including the protection lead usually known as "grounding"
•tools and expendable materials
•required lubricants for starting up the machine
•update of this handbook in case Conair sends additional documentation thereof.

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General Information
This section gives basic information to be used during maintenance and when using the equipment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information......................................................................................... 1
Purpose ........................................................................................................... 2
Glossary .......................................................................................................... 4
Environmental operating conditions................................................................. 5
Explosive atmosphere ..................................................................................... 5
Lighting............................................................................................................ 5
Vibrations......................................................................................................... 5
Uses ................................................................................................................ 5
Disabling.......................................................................................................... 6
Residues and environmental contamination.................................................... 6
Technical assistance ....................................................................................... 6
List of spare parts ............................................................................................ 7
Standards-certifications-usage limits-ergonomics-ecology.............................. 7
Certification of the granulator and its components........................................... 7
Noise ............................................................................................................... 7

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Purpose
The purpose of this user guide is to provide the indications and operating conditions to those who will operate the
machine according to its technical-design and construction aspects.
It is absolutely necessary to read the user guide although it may not replace the operating skills of the staff which should
be properly trained.
This user guide must be available to the people in charge of operating the system or in any way concerned with its
operation. The use of this machine is intended for professional operators. These operators shall be appropriately trained
and must be familiar with all its controls.
More precisely:
•the operator using the machine;
•the people in charge of maintenance services;
•the people in charge of accident prevention and safety services.
The Customer must ensure that all people in charge have read and understood all the parts of this user guide
concerning their specific jobs.
This user guide must be kept in good condition for the whole lifetime of the machine. Keep the original user guide in a
safe and protected place.
The EC declaration is the document that certifies compliance of the machine with the EC Directives. It should therefore
be kept and, if necessary, shown to the competent authorities on request.
In case the documentation is lost or damaged, it is possible to get a copy from the manufacturer by providing the
reference number, serial number / machine serial No., year of construction.
The machine is built in compliance with the current European Community directives and with the technical standards
which implement its requirements, as attested by the EC Compliance Certification released by the manufacturer and
attached to this user's guide.
This user guide is intended for operators and qualified staff in order to allow proper usage of the machine.
Inside of it, the operator can find instructions and indications to:
•correctly install the machine
•understand how the machine and all of its parts work
•carry out adjustments during setup and startup
•carry out routine and scheduled maintenance
•comply with all safety and anti-accident rules.

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The operator will therefore be able to understand the problems related to the machine and to the product being
processed.
To better understand this user guide, the following explains the terms used in it
DANGER ZONE:
'danger zone' refers to the loading zone (cutting chamber) where the material to be ground is fed into the machine by
means of a hopper
EXPOSED PERSON:
any person wholly or partly in a danger zone
OPERATOR:
person in charge of installing, operating and adjusting the machine
SERVICE ENGINEER
person in charge of routine / scheduled maintenance as well as machine cleaning.
QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN:
skilled person, properly trained and able to carry out supplementary maintenance or repairs that require special
knowledge of the machine, its operating aspects, safety and functional procedures.
LEGEND
WARNINGS: damages could be caused to the machine and/or to its components
PRECAUTION: further information on operations underway
NOTE: provides useful information.
The operator and qualified technician must read and understand the contents of this user guide which must be kept
intact and attached to the machine thereof for immediate reference.

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Glossary
Knife granulator:
machine that cuts material inside the cutting chamber, thereby reducing its size until the product goes into the
evacuation area through appropriately sized screen holes.
Cutting chamber:
machine area where material is cut/reduced.
Feeding devices:
feeding may occur manually, through an opening, or automatically through devices installed on the machine or
connected to it. Automatic feeding occurs through devices such as, auger screws, belts, etc. or by means of suction
systems, etc. or traction units located upstream.
Evacuation devices:
devices receiving granulated material or finished products. Evacuation may occur by the force of gravity or devices
such as auger screws, belts, etc. or through suction, blowing, etc.
Rotor:
rotary cutting device with knives installed inside the cutting chamber.
Counter knives:
fixed knives installed inside the cutting chamber.
Knives:
tool used for cutting material.
Screen:
drilled plate usually located in the cutting chamber evacuation area. It is used for allowing the granulated material
or appropriately sized finished product to pass through.
Working area:
A place where the operator feeds the machine.

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Loading surface:
a surface used for preparing the material to be fed into the knife granulator. The person in charge of feeding the
machine must not stand on this surface (If it is possible to stand on this surface, it should be considered a working
surface).
Environmental operating conditions
Environmental operating conditions means the conditions in which the granulator will be operating. The following
includes the main ones.
Explosive atmosphere
The granulator is not to be used in an explosive atmosphere. The user is therefore not allowed to use the granulator in
an explosive or partially explosive atmosphere. (for example, due to material cutting which causes quite a lot of gas
emissions, hence able to produce explosive gas pockets).
Lighting
For normal operating conditions, the machine premises must be illuminated in order to easily identify the control panel,
especially the emergency button.
In case of routine maintenance, there must be adequate lighting in order to allow all operations to be carried out safely.
In particular, the shearing chamber and control panel must be adequately lighted.
The user is required to comply with the current rules regarding the method to be used to supply adequate lighting.
Vibrations
The machine has been designed and built so that the risks resulting from vibrations produced by the machine are kept to
a minimum, considering the technical progress and availability of the vibration reduction means, especially at the source.
However, in case of vibrations, the operator must immediately stop the machine and notify the event to the technical
service.
Uses
The knife granulator must be used for granulating the specified product within the capacity limits outlined in the contract.
Using the granulator for cutting other materials or to reach higher capacity values not provided for in the regulations is
considered "misuse".

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Disabling
In order to avoid hazardous situations, remove the rotor knives and counter knives.
If the machine must be set aside, follow this procedure:
PLEASE NOTE
These operations must be performed by qualified technicians
•Disconnect it from the electric power supply mains.
•Disconnect the power cord from the power board terminals
•Clean the shearing chamber from processed product residues.
•Remove the material collecting device
•Clean the collecting device from processed product residues.
•Clean the screen.
•Put back all parts.
•Cover the feeding opening with a nylon sheet or the like
•Put it in a suitable place. Make sure it is properly fixed.
•Lubricate all machined/non-painted mechanical parts
Residues and environmental contamination
The machine is supplied with one or more hinged flaps used for obstructing the knife granulator feeding opening in order
to prevent dust from coming out.
If the machine is used for cutting toxic or harmful material (for example containers used for transporting such materials),
the operator should be provided with protection gloves and an appropriate mask. Furthermore, there must be an exhaust
fan in the loading zone. Buyers shall be informed about their responsibility to notify operators on rules of conduct and
body protection equipment which should be used when handling such materials.
Technical assistance
As regards qualified technical personnel, the Customer may directly contact the Customer Service.
Service requests may be forwarded to the selling company by fax or by dialing the numbers shown on the first page of
this user guide.