Virtus H 80 Series User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
Virtus Equipment
9120 Centerlinks Commerce Dr., Unit 4
Fort Myers, FL 33912
2392191500
[e-mail]
www.Virtus-Equipment.com
Virtus Equipment
9120 Centerlinks Commerce Dr., Unit 4
Fort Myers, FL 33912
2392191500
[e-mail]
www.Virtus-Equipment.com
H80 SERIES
Operating Manual H 80 Series
Virtus Equipment
9120 Cen
terlinks Commerce DR.,
Unit 4
Fort Myers, FL 33912
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.Virtus-Equipment.com

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
H 80 Series
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Table of Contents
1Information on this instruction manual ________________________________ 6
2Technical data ____________________________________________________ 7
3General Information _______________________________________________ 10
3.1 Copyright_____________________________________________________________10
3.2 Application ___________________________________________________________10
3.3 Safety________________________________________________________________10
3.4 Inspection of goods ____________________________________________________10
4General safety advice _____________________________________________ 11
4.1 Safe operation of the machine ___________________________________________11
4.2 Use in accordance with the regulations____________________________________12
4.3 Liability and Responsibility ______________________________________________14
4.4 Structural changes, spare parts, accessories _______________________________15
4.5 Operation manuals from other manufacturers ______________________________15
4.6 Noise levels and noise control measures __________________________________16
4.7 Work stations _________________________________________________________16
4.8 Remaining risks _______________________________________________________17
4.8.1 Mechanical dangers ________________________________________________________ 17
4.8.2 Electrical dangers__________________________________________________________ 19
4.8.3 Dangers caused by the control system _________________________________________ 19
4.8.4 Thermal dangers __________________________________________________________ 20
4.8.5 Dangers caused by noise____________________________________________________ 20
4.8.6 Dangers caused by vibration _________________________________________________ 20
4.8.7 Dangers caused by materials and substances____________________________________ 21
4.8.8 Danger caused by manipulation of the protective devices ___________________________ 21
4.9 Protective devices _____________________________________________________22
4.9.1 Safety device for housing flap ________________________________________________ 22
4.9.2 Safety device for the granulator housing ________________________________________ 23
4.9.3 "V"-belts, disk flywheels and shaft protector _____________________________________ 25
4.9.4 Splash guard _____________________________________________________________ 26
4.9.5 Safety markings ___________________________________________________________ 26
4.9.6 Rotor look________________________________________________________________ 27
4.10 Authorized persons___________________________________________________28
4.11 Personal protective gear ______________________________________________29
4.12 Safety measures at the application site __________________________________30
4.13 Fire fighting agents___________________________________________________30
4.14 Cleaning agents _____________________________________________________30
4.15 Conduct in case of an emergency_______________________________________30
4.16 Classification of specific safety advice___________________________________31

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Granulator
H 80 Series
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5Description 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 ___________________________________________________________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 __________________________________________________ 38
5.6 Discharge of grinding material ___________________________________________39
5.7 Hydraulic opening device _______________________________________________40
5.7.1 Hydraulic controls__________________________________________________________ 41
6Initial startup_____________________________________________________ 42
6.1 General Advice ________________________________________________________42
6.2 Requirements at the application site ______________________________________42
6.3 Unloading and installing the machine _____________________________________43
6.4 Electrical connection ___________________________________________________44
6.5 Machine check prior to initial start-up _____________________________________46
7Operation _______________________________________________________ 47
7.1 Machine checks before switching on the machine ___________________________47
7.2 Switch on machine _____________________________________________________48
7.3 Switch off machine_____________________________________________________48
7.4 Manual in feed of grinding material _______________________________________48
8Maintenance _____________________________________________________ 49
8.1 Safety advice__________________________________________________________49
8.2 Maintenance plan ______________________________________________________49
8.3 Checking the protective devices__________________________________________50
8.4 Opening and closing the granulator_______________________________________51
8.4.1 Opening the granulator upper section __________________________________________ 51
8.4.2 Closing the granulator ______________________________________________________ 52
8.5 Cleaning the machine __________________________________________________53
8.6 Replacing the main bearings_____________________________________________54
8.6.1 Dismounting the main bearings _______________________________________________ 54
8.6.2 Mounting the main bearing___________________________________________________ 55
8.7 Lubricating the main bearings ___________________________________________56
8.7.1 Lubrication intervals: _______________________________________________________ 56
8.7.2 Check lubricant quality ______________________________________________________ 56
8.7.3 Replacing or refilling lubricant ________________________________________________ 56
8.7.4 List of lubricants ___________________________________________________________ 58
8.8 Mounting and dismounting the DOKO tensioning element ____________________59

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8.8.1 Installation and operation ____________________________________________________ 59
Tightening torque of the screws: 395Nm _______________________________________________ 59
8.8.2 Mounting the DOKO tensioning element ________________________________________ 60
8.8.3 Dismounting the DOKO tensioning element______________________________________ 61
8.9 Mounting and dismounting TAPER-LOCK tensioning element _________________62
8.9.1 Table for the tightening torque of the screws _____________________________________ 62
8.9.2 Mounting the TAPER-LOCK tensioning element __________________________________ 63
8.9.3 Dismounting the TAPER-LOCK tensioning element _______________________________ 63
8.10 Replacing the screen _________________________________________________64
8.11 Work on the "V"-belts _________________________________________________66
8.11.1 Checking the tension force of the "V"-belt _______________________________________ 66
8.11.2 Retensioning and relaxing the "V"-belt__________________________________________ 67
8.11.3 Checking "V"-belt condition, replacing "V"-belt____________________________________ 67
8.12 Working on the cutting knives__________________________________________68
8.12.1 Replacing and checking the cutting knife mountings _______________________________ 68
8.12.2 Checking the condition of the cutting knives _____________________________________ 69
8.12.3 Dismounting the cutting knives________________________________________________ 69
8.12.4 Mounting the cutting knives __________________________________________________ 70
8.12.5 Sharpening cutting knives ___________________________________________________ 71
8.12.6 Setting the cutting knives ____________________________________________________ 75
8.12.7 Transporting and storing the cutting knives ______________________________________ 78
8.13 Deflection wedge removal _____________________________________________79
9Troubleshooting__________________________________________________ 81
9.1 Machine blocks or switches itself off ______________________________________81
9.2 Rotor does not grip bulky material ________________________________________81
9.3 Overheating of the grinding material ______________________________________81
9.4 Unusual vibrations _____________________________________________________82
9.5 Extreme cutter wear ____________________________________________________82
9.6 Bearings too hot _______________________________________________________82
9.7 Too many fines in grinding material_______________________________________82
9.8 Cutting gap alters during operation _______________________________________82
9.9 Screen damage ________________________________________________________83
9.10 Granulator does not start ______________________________________________83
9.11 Granulator blocks when under load _____________________________________83
9.12 Frequent switching off of grinding material in feed device __________________83
10 Storage, disposal, transportation __________________________________ 84
10.1 Storage_____________________________________________________________84
10.2 Disposal ____________________________________________________________84
10.3 Transportation_______________________________________________________84
11 Hydraulic Maintenance__________________________________________ 86
12 Customer service and spare parts orders ___________________________ 88
13 Spare Parts Lists________________________________________________ 89

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13.1 H80/120 ____________________________________________________________89
13.2 H80/160 ____________________________________________________________93
13.3 Machine complete ____________________________________________________96
13.4 Machine section view _________________________________________________97
13.5 Rotor knife __________________________________________________________98
13.6 Stator knife _________________________________________________________99
13.7 Deflection wedge____________________________________________________100
13.8 Rotor assembly pulley side ___________________________________________101
13.9 Rotor assembly no pulley side ________________________________________102
14 Hydraulic Unit _________________________________________________ 103
14.1 Hydraulic Diagram __________________________________________________103
14.2 Spare parts list hydraulic unit _________________________________________104
14.3 Hydraulic Unit ______________________________________________________105
15 Clarification for Personal Training _________________________________ 106
16ADDITION_____________________________________________________ 107

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1 INFORMATION ON THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Author: VIRTUS Equipment
No part of this operation manual may be reproduced, distributed or
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.
Instructions on handling are marked in this way.
The machine is designed in modular system and offers a wide
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 divided into
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 new machine!

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Granulator
H 80 Series
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2 TECHNICAL DATA
H 80/120
Cutting chamber opening:
Data in mm:
1150x915
Rotor dimension:
Diameter in mm:
Width of cut in mm:
800
1200
Rotor type S-5
5-knives-version
Rotor knives:
Rows of knives:
5
No. of rotor knives:
5 x 2
Rotor type S-7
7-knives-version
Rotor knives:
Rows of knives:
7
No. of rotor knives:
7 x 2
Rotor type S-9
9-knives-version
Rotor knives:
Rows of knives:
9
No. of rotor knives:
9x2
Stator knives:
No. of stator knives:
2
Rows of stator knives:
2
Deflection wedge:
Yes/No
Block knife:
No. of block knives:
2
Rotor speed (50 Hz):
rpm
370
Width:
Data in mm:
2360
Length:
Data in mm:
3060
Height:
Data in mm:
3820
Drive motor:
Power in kW:
132; 160
Screen:
Type and screen hole size
dependent on the
application and customer
requirements.
Hydraulic
opening of
screen holder
Opening device:
Standard
Hydraulic
opening
Machine weight:
In kg
Approx. 10400
Electrical connection data:
markings are attached to the machine
Noise level:
Depends on plant location and
type of grinding material!
Without noise equipment,
in dB(A):
Approx. 110
With noise equipment
in dB(A):
depends on
type of
soundproof
Dimensions:
See Layout drawing

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H 80/160
Cutting chamber opening:
Data in mm:
1572x915
Rotor dimension:
Diameter in mm:
Width of cut in mm:
800
1600
Rotor type S-5
5-knives-version
Rotor knives:
Rows of knives:
5
No. of rotor knives:
5 x 4
Rotor type S-7
7-knives-version
Rotor knives:
Rows of knives:
7
No. of rotor knives:
7 x 4
Rotor type S-9
9-knives-version
Rotor knives:
Rows of knives:
9
No. of rotor knives:
9x4
Stator knives:
No. of stator knives:
4
Rows of stator knives:
2
Deflection wedge:
Yes/No
Block knife:
No. of block knives:
4
Rotor speed (50 Hz):
rpm
370
Width:
Data in mm:
2700
Length:
Data in mm:
3140
Height:
Data in mm:
4250
Drive motor:
Power in kW:
160; 200
Screen:
Type and screen hole size
dependent on the
application and customer
requirements.
Hydraulic
opening of
screen holder
Opening device:
Standard
Hydraulic
opening
Machine weight:
In kg
Approx. 14000
Electrical connection data:
markings are attached to the machine
Noise level:
Depends on plant location and
type of grinding material!
Without noise equipment,
in dB(A):
Approx. 110
With noise equipment
in dB(A):
depends on
type of
soundproof
Dimensions:
See Layout drawing

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H 80/200
Cutting chamber opening:
Data in mm:
1972x915
Rotor dimension:
Diameter in mm:
Width of cut in mm:
800
2000
Rotor type S-5
5-knives-version
Rotor knives:
Rows of knives:
5
No. of rotor knives:
5 x 4
Rotor type S-7
7-knives-version
Rotor knives:
Rows of knives:
7
No. of rotor knives:
7 x 4
Rotor type S-9
9-knives-version
Rotor knives:
Rows of knives:
9
No. of rotor knives:
9x4
Stator knives:
No. of stator knives:
4
Rows of stator knives:
2
Deflection wedge:
Yes/No
Block knife:
No. of block knives:
4
Rotor speed (50 Hz):
rpm
370
Width:
Data in mm:
2640
Length:
Data in mm:
3470
Height:
Data in mm:
4570
Drive motor:
Power in kW:
2x 160
Screen:
Type and screen hole size
dependent on the
application and customer
requirements.
Hydraulic
opening of
screen holder
Opening device:
Standard
Hydraulic
opening
Discharge screw
Power in kW:
2x 1.1
Diameter in mm:
400
Machine weight:
In kg
Approx. 16000
Electrical connection data:
markings are attached to the machine
Noise level:
Depends on plant location and
type of grinding material!
Without noise equipment,
in dB(A):
Approx. 110
With noise equipment
in dB(A):
depends on
type of
soundproof
Dimensions:
See Layout drawing