Virtus C30 Series User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
Virtus Equipment
9120 Centerlinks Commerce Dr., Unit 4
Fort Myers, FL 33912
2392191500
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www.Virtus-Equipment.com
C30 SERIES

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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION
PART A: Basic machine
Slow speed Granulator A18 Series
Virtus Equipment 2023, All rights reserved
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Table of Contents
1Information on this instruction manual ________________________________ 7
2Technical data ____________________________________________________ 8
3General Information _______________________________________________ 12
3.1 Copyright____________________________________________________________ 12
3.2 Application __________________________________________________________ 12
3.3 Safety_______________________________________________________________ 12
3.4 Inspection of goods ___________________________________________________ 12
4General safety advice _____________________________________________ 13
4.1 Safe operation of the machine __________________________________________ 13
4.2 Use in accordance with the regulations___________________________________ 14
4.3 Liability and Responsibility _____________________________________________ 16
4.4 Structural changes, spare parts, accessories ______________________________ 17
4.5 Operation manuals from other manufacturers _____________________________ 17
4.6 Noise levels and noise control measures _________________________________ 18
4.7 Work stations ________________________________________________________ 18
4.8 Remaining risks ______________________________________________________ 19
4.8.1 Mechanical dangers ________________________________________________________ 19
4.8.2 Electrical dangers__________________________________________________________ 20
4.8.3 Dangers caused by the control system _________________________________________ 21
4.8.4 Thermal dangers __________________________________________________________ 21
4.8.5 Dangers caused by noise____________________________________________________ 21
4.8.6 Dangers caused by vibration _________________________________________________ 22
4.8.7 Dangers caused by materials and substances____________________________________ 22
4.8.8 Danger caused by manipulation of the protective devices ___________________________ 22
4.9 Protective devices ____________________________________________________ 23
4.9.1 Safety device for screen holder _______________________________________________ 23
4.9.2 Safety device for hopper ____________________________________________________ 24
4.9.3 Safety device for suction trough _______________________________________________ 25
4.9.4 Splash guard _____________________________________________________________ 26
4.9.5 Safety markings ___________________________________________________________ 26
4.10 Authorized persons__________________________________________________ 27
4.11 Personal protective gear _____________________________________________ 28
4.12 Safety measures at the application site _________________________________ 29
4.13 Fire fighting agents __________________________________________________ 29
4.14 Cleaning agents_____________________________________________________ 29
4.15 Conduct in case of an emergency ______________________________________ 29
4.16 Classification of specific safety advice__________________________________ 30

PART A: Basic machine
Granulator
C 30/30; -/60
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Table of Contents
1 Information on this instruction manual 6
2 Technical data 7
3 General Information 9
3.1 Copyright 9
3.2 Application 9
3.3 Safety 9
3.4 Inspection of goods 9
4 General safety advice 10
4.1 Safe operation of the machine 10
4.2 Use in accordance with the regulations 11
4.3 Liability and Responsibility 13
4.4 Structural changes, spare parts, accessories 14
4.5 Operation manuals from other manufacturers 14
4.6 Noise levels and noise control measures 15
4.7 Work stations 16
4.8 Remaining risks 16
4.8.1 Mechanical dangers 16
4.8.2 Electrical dangers 18
4.8.3 Dangers caused by the control system 18
4.8.4 Thermal dangers 19
4.8.5 Dangers caused by noise 19
4.8.6 Dangers caused by vibration 19
4.8.7 Dangers caused by materials and substances 20
4.8.8 Danger caused by manipulation of the protective devices 20
4.9 Protective devices 21
4.9.1 Safety device for sound enclosure 21
4.9.2 Opening hopper and machine upper section 24
4.9.3 "V"-belts, disk flywheels and shaft protector 25
4.9.4 Splash guard 25
4.9.5 Rotor look 26
4.9.6 Safety markings 26
4.10 Authorized persons 27
4.11 Personal protective gear 28
4.12 Safety measures at the application site 29
4.13 Fire fighting agents 29
4.14 Cleaning agents 29
4.15 Conduct in case of an emergency 29
4.16 Classification of specific safety advice 31
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION
PART A: Basic machine
Slow speed Granulator A18 Series
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Table of Contents
1Information on this instruction manual ________________________________ 7
2Technical data ____________________________________________________ 8
3General Information _______________________________________________ 12
3.1 Copyright____________________________________________________________ 12
3.2 Application __________________________________________________________ 12
3.3 Safety_______________________________________________________________ 12
3.4 Inspection of goods ___________________________________________________ 12
4General safety advice _____________________________________________ 13
4.1 Safe operation of the machine __________________________________________ 13
4.2 Use in accordance with the regulations___________________________________ 14
4.3 Liability and Responsibility _____________________________________________ 16
4.4 Structural changes, spare parts, accessories ______________________________ 17
4.5 Operation manuals from other manufacturers _____________________________ 17
4.6 Noise levels and noise control measures _________________________________ 18
4.7 Work stations ________________________________________________________ 18
4.8 Remaining risks ______________________________________________________ 19
4.8.1 Mechanical dangers ________________________________________________________ 19
4.8.2 Electrical dangers__________________________________________________________ 20
4.8.3 Dangers caused by the control system _________________________________________ 21
4.8.4 Thermal dangers __________________________________________________________ 21
4.8.5 Dangers caused by noise____________________________________________________ 21
4.8.6 Dangers caused by vibration _________________________________________________ 22
4.8.7 Dangers caused by materials and substances____________________________________ 22
4.8.8 Danger caused by manipulation of the protective devices ___________________________ 22
4.9 Protective devices ____________________________________________________ 23
4.9.1 Safety device for screen holder _______________________________________________ 23
4.9.2 Safety device for hopper ____________________________________________________ 24
4.9.3 Safety device for suction trough _______________________________________________ 25
4.9.4 Splash guard _____________________________________________________________ 26
4.9.5 Safety markings ___________________________________________________________ 26
4.10 Authorized persons__________________________________________________ 27
4.11 Personal protective gear _____________________________________________ 28
4.12 Safety measures at the application site _________________________________ 29
4.13 Fire fighting agents __________________________________________________ 29
4.14 Cleaning agents_____________________________________________________ 29
4.15 Conduct in case of an emergency ______________________________________ 29
4.16 Classification of specific safety advice__________________________________ 30

PART A: Basic machine
Granulator
C 30/30; -/60
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5 Description of the machine 32
5.1 Grinding material in feed 32
5.1.1 In feed hopper 32
5.1.2 Additional in feed device 32
5.2 Base frame/ Soundproof box 33
5.3 Drive 34
5.4 Granulator upper section 35
5.5 Granulator lower section 36
5.5.1 Rotor and cutting knives 36
5.5.2 Screen and screen support 37
5.6 Discharge of grinding material 38
5.7 Housing design 39
6 Initial startup 40
6.1 General Advice 40
6.2 Requirements at the application site 40
6.3 Unloading and installing the machine 41
6.4 Electrical connection 42
6.5 Machine check prior to initial start-up 44
7 Operation 45
7.1 Machine checks before switching on the machine 45
7.2 Switch on machine 45
7.3 Switch off machine 46
7.4 Manual in feed of grinding material 46
8 Maintenance 47
8.1 Safety advice 47
8.2 Maintenance plan 47
8.3 Checking the protective devices 48
8.4 Opening and closing the granulator 49
8.4.1 Opening the granulator 49
8.4.2 Closing the granulator 51
8.5 Cleaning the machine 52
8.6 Replacing the main bearings 53
8.6.1 Dismounting the main bearings 53
8.6.2 Mounting the main bearing 54
8.7 Lubricating the main bearings 55
8.7.1 Lubrication intervals: 55
8.7.2 Check lubricant quality 55
8.7.3 Replacing or refilling lubricant 55
8.7.4 List of lubricants 57
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION
PART A: Basic machine
Slow speed Granulator A18 Series
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Table of Contents
1Information on this instruction manual ________________________________ 7
2Technical data ____________________________________________________ 8
3General Information _______________________________________________ 12
3.1 Copyright____________________________________________________________ 12
3.2 Application __________________________________________________________ 12
3.3 Safety_______________________________________________________________ 12
3.4 Inspection of goods ___________________________________________________ 12
4General safety advice _____________________________________________ 13
4.1 Safe operation of the machine __________________________________________ 13
4.2 Use in accordance with the regulations___________________________________ 14
4.3 Liability and Responsibility _____________________________________________ 16
4.4 Structural changes, spare parts, accessories ______________________________ 17
4.5 Operation manuals from other manufacturers _____________________________ 17
4.6 Noise levels and noise control measures _________________________________ 18
4.7 Work stations ________________________________________________________ 18
4.8 Remaining risks ______________________________________________________ 19
4.8.1 Mechanical dangers ________________________________________________________ 19
4.8.2 Electrical dangers__________________________________________________________ 20
4.8.3 Dangers caused by the control system _________________________________________ 21
4.8.4 Thermal dangers __________________________________________________________ 21
4.8.5 Dangers caused by noise____________________________________________________ 21
4.8.6 Dangers caused by vibration _________________________________________________ 22
4.8.7 Dangers caused by materials and substances____________________________________ 22
4.8.8 Danger caused by manipulation of the protective devices ___________________________ 22
4.9 Protective devices ____________________________________________________ 23
4.9.1 Safety device for screen holder _______________________________________________ 23
4.9.2 Safety device for hopper ____________________________________________________ 24
4.9.3 Safety device for suction trough _______________________________________________ 25
4.9.4 Splash guard _____________________________________________________________ 26
4.9.5 Safety markings ___________________________________________________________ 26
4.10 Authorized persons__________________________________________________ 27
4.11 Personal protective gear _____________________________________________ 28
4.12 Safety measures at the application site _________________________________ 29
4.13 Fire fighting agents __________________________________________________ 29
4.14 Cleaning agents_____________________________________________________ 29
4.15 Conduct in case of an emergency ______________________________________ 29
4.16 Classification of specific safety advice__________________________________ 30

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8.8 Mounting and dismounting TAPER-LOCK tensioning element 58
8.8.1 Table for the tightening torque of the screws 59
8.8.2 Mounting the TAPER-LOCK tensioning element 59
8.8.3 Dismounting the TAPER-LOCK tensioning element 60
8.9 Emptying the screen 61
8.10 Replacing the screen 63
8.11 Work on the "V"-belts 65
8.11.1 Checking the tension force of the "V"-belt 65
8.11.2 Retensioning and relaxing the "V"-belt 66
8.11.3 Checking "V"-belt condition, replacing "V"-belt 66
8.12 Working on the cutting knives 67
8.12.1 Replacing and checking the cutting knife mountings 67
8.12.2 Checking the condition of the cutting knives 68
8.12.3 Dismounting the cutting knives for standard rotor 69
8.12.4 Dismounting the cutting knives for S-3 rotor 70
8.12.5 Mounting the cutting knives for standard rotor 71
8.12.6 Mounting the cutting knives 72
8.12.7 Sharpening cutting knives 73
8.12.8 Setting the cutting knives 76
8.12.9 Transporting and storing the cutting knives 79
9 Troubleshooting 80
9.1 Machine blocks or switches itself off 80
9.2 Rotor does not grip bulky material 80
9.3 Overheating of the grinding material 80
9.4 Unusual vibrations 81
9.5 Extreme cutter wear 81
9.6 Bearings too hot 81
9.7 Too many fines in grinding material 81
9.8 Cutting gap alters during operation 81
9.9 Screen damage 82
9.10 Granulator does not start 82
9.11 Granulator blocks when under load 82
9.12 Frequent switching off of grinding material in feed device 82
10 Storage, disposal, transportation 83
10.1 Storage 83
10.2 Disposal 83
10.3 Transportation 83
11 Customer service and spare parts orders 84
12 Spare Parts List C 30-30 85
13 Spare Part List C 30-60 87
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION
PART A: Basic machine
Slow speed Granulator A18 Series
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Table of Contents
1Information on this instruction manual ________________________________ 7
2Technical data ____________________________________________________ 8
3General Information _______________________________________________ 12
3.1 Copyright____________________________________________________________ 12
3.2 Application __________________________________________________________ 12
3.3 Safety_______________________________________________________________ 12
3.4 Inspection of goods ___________________________________________________ 12
4General safety advice _____________________________________________ 13
4.1 Safe operation of the machine __________________________________________ 13
4.2 Use in accordance with the regulations___________________________________ 14
4.3 Liability and Responsibility _____________________________________________ 16
4.4 Structural changes, spare parts, accessories ______________________________ 17
4.5 Operation manuals from other manufacturers _____________________________ 17
4.6 Noise levels and noise control measures _________________________________ 18
4.7 Work stations ________________________________________________________ 18
4.8 Remaining risks ______________________________________________________ 19
4.8.1 Mechanical dangers ________________________________________________________ 19
4.8.2 Electrical dangers__________________________________________________________ 20
4.8.3 Dangers caused by the control system _________________________________________ 21
4.8.4 Thermal dangers __________________________________________________________ 21
4.8.5 Dangers caused by noise____________________________________________________ 21
4.8.6 Dangers caused by vibration _________________________________________________ 22
4.8.7 Dangers caused by materials and substances____________________________________ 22
4.8.8 Danger caused by manipulation of the protective devices ___________________________ 22
4.9 Protective devices ____________________________________________________ 23
4.9.1 Safety device for screen holder _______________________________________________ 23
4.9.2 Safety device for hopper ____________________________________________________ 24
4.9.3 Safety device for suction trough _______________________________________________ 25
4.9.4 Splash guard _____________________________________________________________ 26
4.9.5 Safety markings ___________________________________________________________ 26
4.10 Authorized persons__________________________________________________ 27
4.11 Personal protective gear _____________________________________________ 28
4.12 Safety measures at the application site _________________________________ 29
4.13 Fire fighting agents __________________________________________________ 29
4.14 Cleaning agents_____________________________________________________ 29
4.15 Conduct in case of an emergency ______________________________________ 29
4.16 Classification of specific safety advice__________________________________ 30

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Granulator
C 30/30; -/60
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14 Hydraulic Hand Pump
14.1 Hydraulic diagram
14.2 Spare parts list
14.3 Spare parts drawing
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16 Electrical Connection
17 ADDITION 101
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION
PART A: Basic machine
Slow speed Granulator A18 Series
Virtus Equipment 2023, All rights reserved
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Table of Contents
1Information on this instruction manual ________________________________ 7
2Technical data ____________________________________________________ 8
3General Information _______________________________________________ 12
3.1 Copyright____________________________________________________________ 12
3.2 Application __________________________________________________________ 12
3.3 Safety_______________________________________________________________ 12
3.4 Inspection of goods ___________________________________________________ 12
4General safety advice _____________________________________________ 13
4.1 Safe operation of the machine __________________________________________ 13
4.2 Use in accordance with the regulations___________________________________ 14
4.3 Liability and Responsibility _____________________________________________ 16
4.4 Structural changes, spare parts, accessories ______________________________ 17
4.5 Operation manuals from other manufacturers _____________________________ 17
4.6 Noise levels and noise control measures _________________________________ 18
4.7 Work stations ________________________________________________________ 18
4.8 Remaining risks ______________________________________________________ 19
4.8.1 Mechanical dangers ________________________________________________________ 19
4.8.2 Electrical dangers__________________________________________________________ 20
4.8.3 Dangers caused by the control system _________________________________________ 21
4.8.4 Thermal dangers __________________________________________________________ 21
4.8.5 Dangers caused by noise____________________________________________________ 21
4.8.6 Dangers caused by vibration _________________________________________________ 22
4.8.7 Dangers caused by materials and substances____________________________________ 22
4.8.8 Danger caused by manipulation of the protective devices ___________________________ 22
4.9 Protective devices ____________________________________________________ 23
4.9.1 Safety device for screen holder _______________________________________________ 23
4.9.2 Safety device for hopper ____________________________________________________ 24
4.9.3 Safety device for suction trough _______________________________________________ 25
4.9.4 Splash guard _____________________________________________________________ 26
4.9.5 Safety markings ___________________________________________________________ 26
4.10 Authorized persons__________________________________________________ 27
4.11 Personal protective gear _____________________________________________ 28
4.12 Safety measures at the application site _________________________________ 29
4.13 Fire fighting agents __________________________________________________ 29
4.14 Cleaning agents_____________________________________________________ 29
4.15 Conduct in case of an emergency ______________________________________ 29
4.16 Classification of specific safety advice__________________________________ 30

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Granulator
C 30/30; -/60
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1 INFORMATION ON THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Author: VIRTUS Equipment
No part of this operation manual may be reproduced, distributedor
used in any shape or form, stored in a data processing system or
translated into another language without written permission.
This operation manual serves to help you to get to know your
machine and how to make use of its application possibilities in
accordance with the regulations.
The operation manual contains important information on how to
operate the machine safely, correctly and economically. Following
this advice will help you to avoid danger, minimize repair costs and
down times and to increase the reliability and durability of the
machine.
Before you begin to work on and with the machine, please read the
operation manual thoroughly. Only after you have read and
understood the contents of this operation manual may you begin
work on and with the machine. Keep this operation manual at the
application site for future reference.
References to chapters, plans and other documents as well as key
markings are written in italics.
ÐInstructions on handling are marked in this way.
The machine is designed in modular system and offers awide
spectrum of variations to do justice to your expectations. In order
that you receive with the delivery of your machine all the
information relevant for you, this operation manual is dividedinto
three parts:
1. Part A: Information of the basic machine.
2. Part B: Plans, operation manuals for systems from other manufac-
turers etc.
Should you wish to order further operation manuals, please quote
the machine number.
We wish you every success with your newmachine!
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION
PART A: Basic machine
Slow speed Granulator A18 Series
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Table of Contents
1Information on this instruction manual ________________________________ 7
2Technical data ____________________________________________________ 8
3General Information _______________________________________________ 12
3.1 Copyright____________________________________________________________ 12
3.2 Application __________________________________________________________ 12
3.3 Safety_______________________________________________________________ 12
3.4 Inspection of goods ___________________________________________________ 12
4General safety advice _____________________________________________ 13
4.1 Safe operation of the machine __________________________________________ 13
4.2 Use in accordance with the regulations___________________________________ 14
4.3 Liability and Responsibility _____________________________________________ 16
4.4 Structural changes, spare parts, accessories ______________________________ 17
4.5 Operation manuals from other manufacturers _____________________________ 17
4.6 Noise levels and noise control measures _________________________________ 18
4.7 Work stations ________________________________________________________ 18
4.8 Remaining risks ______________________________________________________ 19
4.8.1 Mechanical dangers ________________________________________________________ 19
4.8.2 Electrical dangers__________________________________________________________ 20
4.8.3 Dangers caused by the control system _________________________________________ 21
4.8.4 Thermal dangers __________________________________________________________ 21
4.8.5 Dangers caused by noise____________________________________________________ 21
4.8.6 Dangers caused by vibration _________________________________________________ 22
4.8.7 Dangers caused by materials and substances____________________________________ 22
4.8.8 Danger caused by manipulation of the protective devices ___________________________ 22
4.9 Protective devices ____________________________________________________ 23
4.9.1 Safety device for screen holder _______________________________________________ 23
4.9.2 Safety device for hopper ____________________________________________________ 24
4.9.3 Safety device for suction trough _______________________________________________ 25
4.9.4 Splash guard _____________________________________________________________ 26
4.9.5 Safety markings ___________________________________________________________ 26
4.10 Authorized persons__________________________________________________ 27
4.11 Personal protective gear _____________________________________________ 28
4.12 Safety measures at the application site _________________________________ 29
4.13 Fire fighting agents __________________________________________________ 29
4.14 Cleaning agents_____________________________________________________ 29
4.15 Conduct in case of an emergency ______________________________________ 29
4.16 Classification of specific safety advice__________________________________ 30

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C 30/30; -/60
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2 TECHNICAL DATA
C 30-30
Feed opening Data in mm: 430x300
Rotor dimension: Diameter in mm:
Width of cut in mm:
300
300
Rotor type F3 3-knives-version
Rotor knives: Rows of knives: 3
No. of rotor knives: 3
Stator knives: No. of bed knives: 2
Rotor speed (50 Hz): rpm 521
Width: Data in mm: 1360
Length: Data in mm: 1550
Height: Data in mm: 2050
Drive motor: Power in kW: 7,5; 11
Screen: Type and screen hole size
dependent on the
application and customer
requirements.
Opening device: Hydraulic hand pump
Machine weight: In kg
Electrical connection data: markings are attached to the machine
Noise level:
Depends on plant location and
type of grinding material!
With noise equipment
in dB(A):
< 85
Dimensions: See Layout drawing
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION
PART A: Basic machine
Slow speed Granulator A18 Series
Virtus Equipment 2023, All rights reserved
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Table of Contents
1Information on this instruction manual ________________________________ 7
2Technical data ____________________________________________________ 8
3General Information _______________________________________________ 12
3.1 Copyright____________________________________________________________ 12
3.2 Application __________________________________________________________ 12
3.3 Safety_______________________________________________________________ 12
3.4 Inspection of goods ___________________________________________________ 12
4General safety advice _____________________________________________ 13
4.1 Safe operation of the machine __________________________________________ 13
4.2 Use in accordance with the regulations___________________________________ 14
4.3 Liability and Responsibility _____________________________________________ 16
4.4 Structural changes, spare parts, accessories ______________________________ 17
4.5 Operation manuals from other manufacturers _____________________________ 17
4.6 Noise levels and noise control measures _________________________________ 18
4.7 Work stations ________________________________________________________ 18
4.8 Remaining risks ______________________________________________________ 19
4.8.1 Mechanical dangers ________________________________________________________ 19
4.8.2 Electrical dangers__________________________________________________________ 20
4.8.3 Dangers caused by the control system _________________________________________ 21
4.8.4 Thermal dangers __________________________________________________________ 21
4.8.5 Dangers caused by noise____________________________________________________ 21
4.8.6 Dangers caused by vibration _________________________________________________ 22
4.8.7 Dangers caused by materials and substances____________________________________ 22
4.8.8 Danger caused by manipulation of the protective devices ___________________________ 22
4.9 Protective devices ____________________________________________________ 23
4.9.1 Safety device for screen holder _______________________________________________ 23
4.9.2 Safety device for hopper ____________________________________________________ 24
4.9.3 Safety device for suction trough _______________________________________________ 25
4.9.4 Splash guard _____________________________________________________________ 26
4.9.5 Safety markings ___________________________________________________________ 26
4.10 Authorized persons__________________________________________________ 27
4.11 Personal protective gear _____________________________________________ 28
4.12 Safety measures at the application site _________________________________ 29
4.13 Fire fighting agents __________________________________________________ 29
4.14 Cleaning agents_____________________________________________________ 29
4.15 Conduct in case of an emergency ______________________________________ 29
4.16 Classification of specific safety advice__________________________________ 30

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C 30-60
Feed opening Data in mm: 430x590
Rotor dimension: Diameter in mm:
Width of cut in mm:
300
590
Rotor type F3 3-knives-version
Rotor knives: Rows of knives: 3
No. of rotor knives: 3 x 2
Stator knives: No. of bed knives: 2
Rotor speed (50 Hz): rpm 521
Width: Data in mm: 1650
Length: Data in mm: 1550
Height: Data in mm: 2050
Drive motor: Power in kW: 11; 15; 18.5
Screen: Type and screen hole size
dependent on the
application and customer
requirements.
Opening device: Hydraulic hand pump
Machine weight: In kg
Electrical connection data: markings are attached to the machine
Noise level:
Depends on plant location and
type of grinding material!
With noise equipment
in dB(A):
< 85
Dimensions: See Layout drawing
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION
PART A: Basic machine
Slow speed Granulator A18 Series
Virtus Equipment 2023, All rights reserved
Page 2
Table of Contents
1Information on this instruction manual ________________________________ 7
2Technical data ____________________________________________________ 8
3General Information _______________________________________________ 12
3.1 Copyright____________________________________________________________ 12
3.2 Application __________________________________________________________ 12
3.3 Safety_______________________________________________________________ 12
3.4 Inspection of goods ___________________________________________________ 12
4General safety advice _____________________________________________ 13
4.1 Safe operation of the machine __________________________________________ 13
4.2 Use in accordance with the regulations___________________________________ 14
4.3 Liability and Responsibility _____________________________________________ 16
4.4 Structural changes, spare parts, accessories ______________________________ 17
4.5 Operation manuals from other manufacturers _____________________________ 17
4.6 Noise levels and noise control measures _________________________________ 18
4.7 Work stations ________________________________________________________ 18
4.8 Remaining risks ______________________________________________________ 19
4.8.1 Mechanical dangers ________________________________________________________ 19
4.8.2 Electrical dangers__________________________________________________________ 20
4.8.3 Dangers caused by the control system _________________________________________ 21
4.8.4 Thermal dangers __________________________________________________________ 21
4.8.5 Dangers caused by noise____________________________________________________ 21
4.8.6 Dangers caused by vibration _________________________________________________ 22
4.8.7 Dangers caused by materials and substances____________________________________ 22
4.8.8 Danger caused by manipulation of the protective devices ___________________________ 22
4.9 Protective devices ____________________________________________________ 23
4.9.1 Safety device for screen holder _______________________________________________ 23
4.9.2 Safety device for hopper ____________________________________________________ 24
4.9.3 Safety device for suction trough _______________________________________________ 25
4.9.4 Splash guard _____________________________________________________________ 26
4.9.5 Safety markings ___________________________________________________________ 26
4.10 Authorized persons__________________________________________________ 27
4.11 Personal protective gear _____________________________________________ 28
4.12 Safety measures at the application site _________________________________ 29
4.13 Fire fighting agents __________________________________________________ 29
4.14 Cleaning agents_____________________________________________________ 29
4.15 Conduct in case of an emergency ______________________________________ 29
4.16 Classification of specific safety advice__________________________________ 30

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C 30/30; -/60
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3 GENERAL INFORMATION
3.1 Copyright
VIRTUS Equipment or related companies holds the copyright for
these operation instructions, entrusted to the owner of the
granulator for his personal use. These contains technical
instructions and drawings which are not be copied complete or in
part, distributed or used for reasons of unauthorized competition or
for informing others.
3.2 Application
The granulator is designed for size-reduction of plasticmaterial
such as PE, PP, PVC etc. The user is responsible for
consequences resulting from incorrect operation: This will lead to
the loss of the warranty as well as any compensation claims.
3.3 Safety
The granulator has been constructed in accordance to the general
standards of technology and is fitted with safety devices toprevent
accidents that could endanger the life or health of the operator.
The company operating the unit is responsible for the compliance
of the safety regulations. We recommend staff training courses at
regular intervals subsequent to initial training during
commissioning.
3.4 Inspection of goods
The goods must be inspected by the purchaser to ensure that the
delivery is complete and free from damage during transport. Inthe
event of any queries Virtus must be informed with regard to
missing items or transport damage. In the event of actual transport
damage, written notification including photographs should be
made and sent to the transport company as well as sent to Virtus
immediately after delivery.
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION
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Slow speed Granulator A18 Series
Virtus Equipment 2023, All rights reserved
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Table of Contents
1Information on this instruction manual ________________________________ 7
2Technical data ____________________________________________________ 8
3General Information _______________________________________________ 12
3.1 Copyright____________________________________________________________ 12
3.2 Application __________________________________________________________ 12
3.3 Safety_______________________________________________________________ 12
3.4 Inspection of goods ___________________________________________________ 12
4General safety advice _____________________________________________ 13
4.1 Safe operation of the machine __________________________________________ 13
4.2 Use in accordance with the regulations___________________________________ 14
4.3 Liability and Responsibility _____________________________________________ 16
4.4 Structural changes, spare parts, accessories ______________________________ 17
4.5 Operation manuals from other manufacturers _____________________________ 17
4.6 Noise levels and noise control measures _________________________________ 18
4.7 Work stations ________________________________________________________ 18
4.8 Remaining risks ______________________________________________________ 19
4.8.1 Mechanical dangers ________________________________________________________ 19
4.8.2 Electrical dangers__________________________________________________________ 20
4.8.3 Dangers caused by the control system _________________________________________ 21
4.8.4 Thermal dangers __________________________________________________________ 21
4.8.5 Dangers caused by noise____________________________________________________ 21
4.8.6 Dangers caused by vibration _________________________________________________ 22
4.8.7 Dangers caused by materials and substances____________________________________ 22
4.8.8 Danger caused by manipulation of the protective devices ___________________________ 22
4.9 Protective devices ____________________________________________________ 23
4.9.1 Safety device for screen holder _______________________________________________ 23
4.9.2 Safety device for hopper ____________________________________________________ 24
4.9.3 Safety device for suction trough _______________________________________________ 25
4.9.4 Splash guard _____________________________________________________________ 26
4.9.5 Safety markings ___________________________________________________________ 26
4.10 Authorized persons__________________________________________________ 27
4.11 Personal protective gear _____________________________________________ 28
4.12 Safety measures at the application site _________________________________ 29
4.13 Fire fighting agents __________________________________________________ 29
4.14 Cleaning agents_____________________________________________________ 29
4.15 Conduct in case of an emergency ______________________________________ 29
4.16 Classification of specific safety advice__________________________________ 30