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SAFETY
WHENEVER MAINTENANCE, CLEANING OR ANY OTHER WORK IS PERFORMED
ON THE PULVERIZER, AN OSHA APPROVED WORK PLATFORM SHOULD BE INSTALLED
AROUND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVICE ALL AREAS THAT CAN NOT BE SERVICED
FROM THE GROUND. IN THE ABSENCE OF A PERMANENT PLATFORM AN OSHA
APPROVED WORK PLATFORM PROPERLY ATTACHED TO A FORK TRUCK SHOULD BE
USED. FAILURE TO USE PROPER WORK PLATFORMS WILL RESULT IN FALLING
HAZARDS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
As with any piece of industrial equipment, serious bodily injury can occur if general common
sense safety practices are not followed. Some of the safety practices, which should be followed,
include:
1 - HEARING PROTECTION SHOULD BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPERATING THIS
EQUIPMENT.
2 - Whenever performing any adjustment or maintenance on the pulverizer, the machine must
be TURNED OFF AND LOCKED OUT.
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ASSEMBLY OF YOUR REDUCTION ENGINEERING PULVERIZER
Uncrate the machine and remove all wrapping. All necessary fasteners are located at the surfaces
where components mate together.
1- Locate the base frame on a level surface. If the floor is not level, then shimming may be required to
ensure that the frame and sifter are level. Secure the base frame to the floor using 1/2"Dia. masonry
fasteners. All legs should have a minimum of two anchors. The length of the anchors will be dependent
on floor thickness.
2- In photo 1-A, locate the cyclone top and lift onto the cyclone/airlock assembly. Attach one 10”, 90° “long
sweep” elbow to the cyclone material inlet. Next, attach two 8”, 90° “short sweep” elbows, one to the
cyclone/blower inlet, the other to the blower. Attach the straight section with one 8” adjustable nipple and
two 8” dia. 30” lg. straight sections between the blower and cyclone elbows. Next, lift the cyclone assembly
off the shipping pallet and remove the shipping feet from the bottom; lift the cyclone/blower assembly into
position and bolt in place on top of the sifter.
CAUTION: THE CYCLONE UNIT IS UNBALANCED AND UNSTABLE. FOR SAFETY, THE UNIT
SHOULD BE CLAMPED TO THE FORKS IF A TOW MOTOR IS USED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Locate and attach the hopper mounting and supports, as well as the railing and supports for the platform,
as shown in photo 2-A. Secure the air lock guard to the air lock using the supplied fasteners. Connect the
sock to the air-lock guard and to the top of the sifter using the supplied clamps.
3-The sifter assembly fastens to the top of the base frame, in the center. Safely raise the sifter assembly
into position and secure with the supplied fasteners. (The motor of the sifter will be at the right side of the
base frame.) Make sure that the outlets of the sifter line up with the sleeves in the top plate of the base.
Connect the socks from the bulkhead tubes in the base frame to the sifter and clamp.
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between the cyclone inlet and the mills.
For the Hopper to Feeder Inlet piping (single and double hopper): PHOTO 4-A
Clamp the 5” 45° elbows on either end of a 5” straight 11” long. Clamp the 5” adjustable nipple to a
5” straight; clamp the 5”-3” reducer to the end of the run and clamp to the fixed bracket on the
frame.
5-Electrical controls and wiring have all been pre-wired at the factory. Once the machine is assembled the
yellow cords from the Airlock, Blower and Sifter will need to be plugged into their appropriate locations
on the back of the motor contactor panel. ALSO the proxy cables for the cyclone and the feed hopper will
need to be run with the cable going to the airlock. These cables are hanging on the back of the main
contactor panel and will plug into the proxy. The only field wiring required will be the main power that will
be brought to the motor contactor panel. A suitable earth ground must be connected to the control panel or
all warranties will be null and void. Once power has been established to the panel the motors rotations
must be checked. Follow the start up report check- list included in the back of this manual for complete
start up instructions.
CAUTION: REVIEW THE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC TO ENSURE THAT ALL CONNECTIONS ARE
CORRECT BEFORE ENERGIZING THE PANEL. IMPROPER INSTALLATION COULD CAUSE
COMPONENT FAILURE OR SERIOUS INJURY!
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COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS
MILL HOUSING- The size reduction of the material takes place in the mill housing. The mill consists of a
disk, which is bolted to the flywheel. This flywheel is in turn attached to the end of a shaft driven via a
series of belts by an electric motor. Opposite this spinning disk, is a stationary disk, which is bolted to the
housing door. The disks consist of an open center, and a series of coarse, file like teeth on the outer
surface. The teeth on these disks fan out from the imaginary center of the disk. The outer edge of the
disks is slightly higher than the inner edge of the disk teeth. The distance between the spinning and
stationary disk is called the gap. This gap is measured at the smallest distance between them at the
outside edge of the disks. This gap is generally smaller than the material introduced to the mill. Material is
feed to the grinding mill through the center opening. Centripetal force takes the material as it is introduced
and moves it between the opposing disks. As the material moves between the disks, the material is
reduced in size.
VIBRATORY FEEDERS- A permanently mounted electromagnet mounted below the feeder tray. As
voltage is applied the tray vibrates. As voltage increases, the vibration increases. As the tray vibrates the
material moves along the feeder tray.
FEED COLLARS-The feed-collar is the adjustable ring over the cylinder at the bottom of the feed hopper
tubes.
BLOWER-The blower consists of fan impeller bolted to a motor. The blower moves the material through
the piping into the cyclone.
CYCLONE-The cyclone separates the material from the airflow generated by the blower.
AIRLOCK-The airlock regulates the material flow into the sifter as well as keeps unnecessary air from
entering the sifter.
SIFTER-The sifter separates the over sized material from the acceptable material. The over sized material
is then sent back for further processing.
VACUUM DISPLAY-The amount of system vacuum as registered in the ductwork and behind the rotating
disk in each mill housing. The low set point, (the numerical alarm value entered in the vacuum display)
should be set approximately 1"-2" H2O lower than actual operating condition. This can be found
and modified on the HMI Settings Page.
% OF FULL MOTOR LOAD - Monitors the amount of work done by the mill motors. (At 100%, the motor is
working at full rated horsepower.)
VOLTAGE (SP) -The amount of voltage being applied to the vibratory feeder. (Maximum voltage is 120
Volts) This can be found on the HMI Mill Settings Screen (Set Point or SP).
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DISCONNECT HANDLE- Turns off all voltage, (both high and low) to the control cabinet. CAUTION- THIS
WILL NOT TURN OFF VOLTAGE INTO THE TOP OF THE DISCONNECT. THE POWER FEEDING
THE TOP MUST BE TURNED OFF, AND LOCKED OUT, PRIOR TO WORKING ON THIS
DISCONNECT.
E-STOP BUTTON-Turns off low voltage to the control cabinet. CAUTION- THIS WILL NOT TURN OFF
HIGH VOLTAGE. WHEN WORKING IN THE CONTROL CABINET, THE POWER FEEDING THE TOP
OF THE MAIN DISCONNECT MUST BE TURNED OFF AND LOCKED OUT.
MOTOR PUSH BUTTONS -Turns on or off the different motors of the pulverizer; located on the Operations
Screen of the HMI.
FEEDER AUTO/OFF/MANUAL- While in auto, the pulverizer will monitor motor loads and mill housing
temperatures and adjust the feeder accordingly. In manual, the feeder is independent of motor loads and
temperatures. CAUTION-DO NOT OPERATE PULVERIZER INDEPENDENTLY WHILE IN THE
MANUAL MODE.
FEEDER SPEED- This is the maximum percent value that the feeder can run. This is the Set Point
Value(SP) and should be normally set at 100%. (Example: If set point value is 50%, feeder will produce at
maximum 60 volts of the 120 volts available.) This can be accessed on the Mill Settings Screen.
COMPONENT INDICATORS – Component graphic will change from a red, non-operational state or fault
condition, to a green when operational or running state.
Note: Tools and touch up paint for your machine have been placed in
the large control cabinet on the end of the machine. You will want to
remove these items before wiring the machine.
1 – Can Touch Up Paint
1 – Allen Wrench For Mill Port Plugs
1 – Set Feeler Gauges For Gaping Mill Plate
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PULVERIZING: GENERAL THEORY OF OPERATION
ELECTRIC MOTORS- An electric motor is designed to run at a specific speed or revolutions per minute
(RPM). The motor develops a certain amount of work to run at this RPM. The unit of measure for this work
is referred to as horsepower. (H.P.). When external forces are applied to the motor, which would slow the
speed of the motor down, (by driving a set of belts, by putting a brake on the motor etc.), the motor
maintains the same RPM by working harder (using more H.P.) As long as the motor user knows the H.P.
rating of the motor being used, he needs to remain at, or below, the full H.P. rating of the motor. If the user
can control the external forces on the motor, he can perform the same amount, or more, of physical work,
without putting unnecessary work, or load, on the motor. This should be thought of as the efficient use of
the motor H.P.
% OF FULL MOTOR LOAD METER- In REDUCTION ENGINEERING pulverizers, a meter showing the
user the amount of work that the motor is doing, is the % of full motor load meter. At 100% the motor
would be developing the full rated H.P. of the motor. At 50%, the motor would be developing
approximately 1/2 of the full rated H.P.
ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVING A GRINDING DISK- In order to pulverize material in a grinding mill at a
satisfactory rate, maximum H.P. must be developed efficiently. Because this motor is being used for size
reduction, the external forces applied against the motor in this process must be identified, and its effects
on the development of H.P. discussed. The size of the material, and the amount of material being ground,
and the gap between the grinding disks effects the development of H.P.
THE SIZE OF THE MATERIAL AND ITS EFFECTS ON H.P.- EXAMPLE: The mill motor is developing a
specific amount of H.P. and the material being ground is 1/4" in diameter. If the size of the material
changes to 1/8" in diameter, and all other operating conditions remain the same, the amount of H.P.
developed will be reduced. (The smaller pellet size required the motor to work less to accomplish the
same sized particle through the mill.) The opposite would be true if the size of the pellet became larger.
THE AMOUNT OF MATERIAL BEING GROUND AND ITS EFFECTS ON H.P.- The amount of material
fed into the mill is directly related to the mill motor amperage, and the heat generated in the mill. The more
material that is fed into the mill, the higher the amperage and heat that is generated.
THE MILL GAP AND ITS EFFECTS ON H.P.- If the gap was set at 1/8"(.125) and the material to be
pulverized is 1/4"(.250) in diameter, the motor will develop a certain amount of H.P. If the gap became
smaller, for example to 1/16"(.063), and all other operating conditions remained the same, the H.P.
developed would be greater. The opposite would occur if the gap became larger.
It can therefore be said that the following rules can be applied in regards to the development of
motor H.P. and, the size of material, amount of material being ground, and the mill gaps used:
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In a single-mill pulverizing system that disposes of all oversize material, any changes in material
size or rate, mill gap and how it effects production, would be very easy to see. However, most pulverizing
systems reprocess the oversize material back in the mill. Often times, a dual mill system is used. The
initial size reduction is done in the primary mill and the over sized material is reduced further in the
secondary mill. Because the material going into the secondary mill is directly related to the adjustments
made on the primary mill, sometimes the effect on the secondary mill is not as clear. Even though the
previous rules will always hold true, sometimes the effect can be unexpected. When this occurs, an
evaluation must be done as to why the results were different. The following are two examples of an
expected result that is different from an actual result:
EXAMPLE:
Situation: In an attempt to lower the motor load on the secondary mill, the mill gap was closed on the
primary mill.
Expected Result: By closing the primary mill, the size of the material going to the secondary mill should
become smaller, resulting in lower motor load on the secondary mill.
Actual Result: The motor load went up, possibly due to an increase in finer particles (also called ‘fines’),
generated by the primary mill, even though the size of the material going to the secondary mill became
smaller. In this situation, the overall amount of material going to the secondary mill is now greater than it
was initially. The smaller particle size was offset by the increased amount in overall material resulting in a
higher motor load.
Heat is a by-product in any pulverizing system. Too much heat can mean meltdown, too little heat
and the finished powder will have poor flow. Although the material being pulverized is heat sensitive, this
heat can be used to improve material quality.
As H.P. increases, the generation of heat will also increase. The key to successful grinding is
dependant on the development of heat in the mill and this heat’s relationship between efficient H.P. and
the material’s meltdown point – also referred to as the ‘hot grind zone’. Once this zone is determined, the
pulverizer’s control system can be set just below the meltdown temperature. This will allow the pulverizer
to grind the material at maximum efficiency. The heat will ‘polish’ the material (removal of ‘hooks and tails’)
and will yield a finished powder with good flow.
MILL GAPS
Setting the mill gap will depend on two factors. The first is the specific characteristics of the
material being pulverized(i.e. hard, soft, easy to melt, etc.), and the second being the environment where
the pulverizing takes place(i.e. machine location).
Some of the specific characteristics of the material that will effect mill gaps will be material type
including density, melt index, components of the material etc., the material size and shape, size of the
finished material, melting temperature in the grinding mill, and the initial temperature of the material as it
goes into the mill.
Some of the pulverizing environment effects on mill gaps will be: the ambient temperature of the
grinding environment, running chilled water into the water jacket in the mill door; the condition of the
grinding disks; and the proximity to other operations.
Because every processor has a different set of variables, it is impossible to give specific answer to
the question of the mill gap settings. Even though variables may be different from processor to processor
the following generalities can be said. The gap on the secondary mill should be at least 0.010" closer than
the primary mill. The gap on the secondary mill should not be closer than 0.005". A close mill gap on the
primary mill will yield higher grinding temperatures and lower throughputs. If the amount of recycle going
into the secondary mill is excessive, a close gap on the secondary mill will yield a greater throughput.
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Not only will mill gaps effect throughputs, but will also effect finished material quality
characteristics. Therefore, the optimum gaps will need to be obtained through experimentation with the
individual processor's variables. It is also important that as adjustments are made to the pulverizer, these
changes should be documented to expedite changeovers.
Also available on our web site is a troubleshooting guide to help you with
processing problems and other technical questions. Please visit our web site to
contact us for further assistance and answers to technical questions.
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PRIOR TO STARTING YOUR REDUCTION ENGINEERING PULVERIZER:
- Check to ensure the flywheel nut is tight and tab locked into nut.
- Close the mill-housing door and secure. Make sure to torque the mill housing door bolts between 54-
94 N-m.
- Check the gap setting between the disks. (Refer to "Gap Setting" section of this manual.) Make sure the
disks are not touching each other.
- Check to ensure the sifter frames are securely in position and the socks are clamped to the inlets and
outlets.
- Check to ensure that all drives are secure and all guards and safeties are in place. CAUTION: IF
GUARDS OR SAFETIES ARE NOT IN PLACE DO NOT OPERATE.
- Set the HMI to the correct temperature of the material being pulverized. If this temperature is not known
set it low and gradually increase it.
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SETTING OF THE PULVERIZER INSTRUMENTS
The setting of the values in your MAAG REDUCTION pulverizer is critical in assuring trouble-free
operation of your machine. Setting of the values is limited to the proper setting of the HM display.
Setting of the Vacuum Values: This can be found on the Settings Screen of the HMI. The Vacuum
values monitors three process values, the vacuum in inches of water column in Mill #1, Mill #2 and the
System vacuum. These values are being communicated to the HMI display through the Embedded
Controller from the vacuum transducer boards located in the control panel.. The Vacuum monitoring
system is factory preprogrammed and will not require any further adjustments other than alarm set point
values. If the operational vacuum falls below the alarm set point, the feeder and sifter will shut off and the
vacuum or meltdown fault will occur alerting the operator of a vacuum loss in the system or a meltdown in
one of the mills or system. In order to give the operator and pulverizer as much protection as possible, this
low set point should be set approximately 1”-2” of H2O less than the actual process value.. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE LOW SET POINT EVER BE LOWERED IF A VACUUM FAULT
SHOULD ARISE. LOWERING THE SET POINT WHEN A VACUUM ALARM CONDITION ARISES MAY
RESULT IS SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT OR CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. Setting the low
set point ALARM more than 1”-2” H2O lower than the PROCESS VALUE will not provide the level of
protection to operate the machine safely and WILL VOID ALL MANUFACTURERS WARRANTIES ON
MILL COMPONENTS.
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VACUUM TRANSDUCER BOARD CALIBRATION
1. Connect the wiring to the board per the electrical print. (See section 10 of
Manual sheet #5)
2. Connect a digital multi-meter set to DC volts to terminal #4 for (System
Vacuum) or terminal #3 for (Mill #1 Vacuum) or terminal #6 for (Mill #2
Vacuum). Place the red lead of the meter probe on one of the above
terminal numbers and the black lead on terminal #3.
3. With the machine at rest (no motors running) or at normal atmospheric
pressure and vacuum lines removed from the board fittings, adjust the VS,
V1 or V2 port bias pots until the meter reads .1VDC or 100mV (Mill volts).
Adjust all three pots for Mod. 400 and only VS and V1 for a Mod. 100.
4. Connect the tubing from a digital monometer and apply a negative
pressure of -10 inches water column.
5. With -10 inches water column being maintained on the vacuum port VS, V1
or V2. Adjust gain pot for the respective port until the meter reads 5.1VDC
for normal range or (.5 VDC / Inch of water) or 4.1VDC for extended
measuring range (.4 VDC / Inch of water).
6. Repeat steps 3 – 5 one more time for better accuracy.
7. Disconnect the tubing from the vacuum port and adjust the respective
Vacuum bias port until the meter reads 1.0 VDC.
8. Repeat steps 2 – 7 for each of the vacuum ports on the board. VS, V1 and
V2.
Normal Operating Range Values: 1V = Zero Pressure
6V = -10” Water Column Pressure (Negative)
10V = -18” Water Column Pressure (Negative)
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Pressure sensors used in the SIVAC1 vacuum transducer board have a fast
response time. Therefore in typical use Embedded Controller based operating
systems for display purposes, a software filter with a time constant of 1 – 5
seconds must be used to get stable readings.
This pressure sensor is a strain gauge device, and the bias may drift with time.
After the installation, or in operation, it may be necessary to re-adjust the BIAS pot
for 1.0 Volt output if the zero pressure reading is not correct.
WARNING
Note:
To clear obstructed tubing line, disconnect the tubing line from
the board and the respective use or sensing point. Then blow air
through the tubing line to clear the obstruction. Always blow air
from the disconnected line on the board towards the use or
sensing point. Never blow air towards the control panel.
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FEEDER BOARD
Tools Required: Multi meter for measuring AC voltage, small
screwdriver, safety glasses, alligator clips for test meter leads (optional)
Note: AC volt meter on panel door may be used for this calibration if
multi meter is not available.
1. Turn on the entire machine and ensure that all conditions are satisfied so
the feeder can run. (Hopper is full; Cyclone not full; Sifter running etc.)
2. Turn the feeder pot on the out side of the panel door to 20%.
4. Using a 120 VAC meter place the red lead of the meter on terminal L (Wire
#1212) and the black lead of the meter on terminal N (Wire #108C).
Voltage should read 24-30 VAC.
5. If not correct, turn the bias pot located on the right side of the SCR to
adjust the indicted voltage mentioned above in step 4.
8. If not correct, turn the gain pot to adjust the indicted to the value mentioned
above in step 7.
NOTE: When tuning the SCR in step 8 you find that you cannot set the voltage
any higher than 110VAC, CHECK THE INCOMING LINE VOLTAGE TO THE
PANEL. Should the voltage be on the lower side of the transformer primary
voltage range the secondary or output voltage will also be low. 120VAC may not
be achievable unless the incoming voltage is at least 460 to 480 volts AC. When
incoming line voltage is 440 volts AC or lower a lesser value such as 110VAC
may be the highest voltage limit setting attainable with the gain pot on the SCR.
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Mill Door Safety Interlock Switches
1) When the key is inserted or the door is in the closed position, contacts11 +
12 close and contacts 33 + 34 open.
2)
3) When the key is out, or the door is in the open position contacts 33+ 34 are
closed.
4) When the key is in (door closed) contact 11+ 12 are closed and the coil in
the switch is de-energized then contact 21 + 22 are also closed.
5) The safety limit input (line 239 and 240 on the electrical schematics) tells
the Embedded Controller if the door is closed or open. When the key is out
(door open) the input is on contact 33 + 34 are closed on the interlock
switches.
6) When the door is closed (key in) the contact 33 + 34 is broken. And 12 and
21 close, allowing the mill start button to work. The input to the Embedded
Controller is then turned off. This will allow the mill motors to operate.
7) When the mill motor stop button is pushed the motor contactor drops out
and a delay timer in the Embedded Controller begins to time out. Once the
timer times out the output The delay timer is programmed for 2 min. 15 sec.
8) In the event of an emergency, the safety interlock may be defeated, by
using the by-pass key shipped with your pulverizer. This is the small black
plastic key that is wire tied to the main power disconnect shaft in the
pulverizer control panel. (One key is supplied for each interlock switch)
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VIBRATORY FEEDER,
HEAT CONTROLLERS,
MOTOR LOAD METERS
AND SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
800-844-2927
TEL: (330) 677-2225 FAX: (330) 677-4048
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REDUCTION ENGINEERING MODEL ULTRA START UP PROCEEDURE
(AUTOMATIC MODE)
1 – Turn the “MAIN DISCONNECT” handle to the “ON” position.
3 –The HMI will power on and the Home Screen will show on the display.
4 – Start motors using the Start/Stop Screen buttons from top to bottom. Note: If the machine is equipped
with reduced voltage starting components and/or a variable frequency drive for the blower refer follow the
below steps.
A - Press the “MILL #”1 (Primary) start button. Allow mill to reach max speed before starting Mill 2.
B - Press the “MILL #2” (Secondary) start button. Allow mill to reach max speed before starting Blower.
C - Press the “BLOWER” start button. Wait until the actual vacuum values have stabilized.
D - Press the “AIRLOCK” start button.
E - Press the “SIFTER” start button.
5 – “FEEDER SPEED” can be changed by adjusting the feeder Set Point Value on the Mill Settings
Screen on the HMI..
The pulverizer is now running in automatic mode. The Embedded Controller equipped with the
pulverizer will adjust the feeder voltage to obtain the prescribed parameters. Refer to pulverizer
optimization for details.
Note: The pulverizer motors are stopped in the reverse order of starting.
1 – Turn the “FEEDER” switches to the “OFF” position. Push the last 4 inches back into the tray.
Note: Wait for a minimum of 15 minutes for the sifter to clear residual material.
2 – Press the “SIFTER” stop button.
Note: Wait until the sifter comes to a complete stop.
3 – Press the “AIRLOCK” stop button.
4 – Press the “BLOWER” stop button.
5 – Press the “MILL #2” (Secondary) stop button.
6 – Press the “MILL #1” (Primary) stop button.
7 – Push the red “POWER” knob to the “OFF” position on the operator’s panel.
8 – Switch the “MAIN DISCONNECT” handle to the “OFF” position.
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REDUCTION ENGINEERING MODEL ULTRA START UP PROCEEDURE
(AUTOMATIC MODE) with exiting material conveying equipment
1 – Turn the “MAIN DISCONNECT” handle to the “ON” position.
3 –The HMI will power on and the Home Screen will show on the display.
4 – Start motors using the Start/Stop Screen buttons from top to bottom. Note: If the machine is equipped
with reduced voltage starting components and/or a variable frequency drive for the blower refer follow the
below steps.
5 – “FEEDER SPEED” can be changed by adjusting the feeder Set Point Value on the Mill Settings
Screen on the HMI..
The pulverizer is now running in automatic mode. The Embedded Controller equipped with the
pulverizer will adjust the feeder voltage to obtain the prescribed parameters. Refer to pulverizer
optimization for details.
Note: The pulverizer motors are stopped in the reverse order of starting.
1 – Turn the “FEEDER” switches to the “OFF” position. Push the last 4 inches back into the tray.
Note: Wait for a minimum of 15 minutes for the sifter to clear residual material.
2 – Press the “SIFTER” stop button.
Note: Wait until the sifter comes to a complete stop.
3 – Press the “AIRLOCK” stop button.
4 – Press the “BLOWER” stop button.
5 – Press the “MILL #2” (Secondary) stop button.
6 – Press the “MILL #1” (Primary) stop button.
7 – Press the “”TAKEAWAY AIRLOCK” stop button.
8 – Press the “TAKEAWAY BLOWER” stop button.
7 – Push the red “POWER” knob to the “OFF” position on the operator’s panel.
8 – Switch the “MAIN DISCONNECT” handle to the “OFF” position.
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DOCUMENTATION
In order to enhance the productivity of your pulverizer, a system of gathering and
maintaining information of the equipment and the process is strongly recommended. A
recommended list of some of the things that should be documented is listed below.
EQUIPMENT DOCUMENTATION
- Maintenance including:
- Preventive maintenance
- Break down maintenance
- Operator maintenance including:
- Cleaning of sifter socks and screens
- Changing of the grinding disks
PROCESS DOCUMENTATION
- Process variables including:
- Gaps
- Percentage of full motor loads
- Mill temperatures
- Voltage
- Feed collar height
- Throughputs
- Flow
- Sieve analysis
- Bulk density
- Operator observations of abnormal pulverizer operations
This list, along with the frequencies and the method of the documentation, should be
tailored to the needs of the individual processor. The important issue is that the processor has the
appropriate information gathered in order to make fact-based decisions with the collected data.
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*NOTICE*
FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT
INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY
OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTROLS,
PLEASE REFER TO THE
ELECTRICAL SECTION IN THIS
MANUAL. ANY PRINTED PRODUCT
LITERATURE NOT FOUND IN THIS
MANUAL WILL BE SHIPPED INSIDE
THE CONTROL PANEL ENCLOSURE
ON YOUR NEW PULVERIZER. ALSO
REFER TO THE USB DRIVE
ENCLOSED IN THIS MANUAL
CONTAINING OTHER
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR REDUCTION ENGINEERING PULVERIZER
As with any piece of mechanical equipment, a preventive maintenance program will
keep your pulverizer in optimum operating conditions for many years. Below is a list of items,
which should be included in your preventive maintenance program along with the recommended
frequencies. (Your frequencies may vary depending on your operating situation.)
ITEM FREQUENCY
2 - Check for proper location of thermocouple. Every time mill door is opened.
Along with the above items, the pulverizer operators should be conscious of the normal
operating conditions, and be aware of abnormal situations. These abnormal situations should
be brought to someone's attention immediately and corrected.
The condition of the grinding disks will also greatly impact the performance of the
pulverizer. Dull grinding disks will generate unnecessary heat, low grinding rates and poor
finished material quality. The service life of a sharp set of disks will vary depending on the type
of material pulverized. The determination to install re-sharpened disks should be based on
overall pulverizer performance.
Please consult the appropriate sections of this manual for specific maintenance
instructions related to other components used in the manufacture of this machine. Or call MAAG
REDUCTION for information concerning maintenance questions.
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CHANGING MEMORY CARD
1) Look at machine run time hours in the secondary screen options through
the vacuum monitoring display. Write down the machine run time hours;
they will need to be re-entered at the end of this procedure.
2) Turn off the main power to the control panel.
3) Remove the Memory Card from the Embedded Controller
4) Turn Power back on
5) Any issues Call Maag Reduction 1-800-844-2927
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CLEANING OF YOUR PULVERIZER
Your REDUCTION ENGINEERING pulverizer has been designed to make system clean
outs easy and quick. Your pulverizer has been built using "quick disconnect" pipes so that the
entire system can be quickly disassembled and thoroughly cleaned whenever changeovers are
required. A complete clean out procedure is listed below.
3 – Remove all piping from the mill(s) to the cyclone including air diverter.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the piping between the cyclone and the blower.
5 – Some machines are equipped with a Kwik Klean airlock. Remove fasteners that hold the rotary
wheel in the housing and slide rotary wheel from the housing.
8 – Swing feeder away from inlet tube and empty Material hopper of all material.
At this time the machine is completely open and it is ready to start the cleaning
process. It is best to put the cleaned parts in an area that will not be affected by the rest of
the cleaning process.
12 – Remove the screens from the sieves. Note that the screens only can be installed in the
sieves one way this is important upon reassembly.
14 – Vacuum material from inside the sifter framing and any other areas the have a large amount
of material present.
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15 – Using compressed air blow the machine off from top to bottom, including Kwik Klean rotary
wheel, cyclone, airlock, sifter framing, material hopper, feeder tray and mill housings(s). Pay
special attention to areas that material can hide: between the mill door and water jacket, mill
gapping holes, airlock, plate bolts, etc.
NOTE: Standard airlocks hold material in and on the rotary wheel. For best results the airlock
should be turned on and cleaned by blowing compressed air from in the cyclone and from the
bottom side where the airlock guard is attached.
16 – Clean piping using compressed air and/or by wiping with a cloth.
NOTE: Some materials leave a thin film in the piping. A more aggressive method may be
necessary to rid the piping of this material.
17 – Turn sifter socks inside out and clean off with compressed air. Brush off by hand and blow off
with compressed air again. Turn the socks right side out and blow off once more.
18 – Blow off mill gapping plugs, air diverter, mill magnet and all other components removed.
The pulverizer is now ready to be reassembled. Again, make sure the screens are
positioned properly in the sieves. The sieves are to be placed in the sifter frame as numbers shown
prior to disassembly. Reverse steps for all parts removed.
6 – Clean plenum head with cloth and use compressed air to remove dust.
8 – Sweep/clean an area on the floor in which the bags can be laid down.
NOTE: Depending on floor surface it may be better to lay the bags on a piece of cardboard.
9 – Lay the bags flat on floor and sweep material off along the side holding the bag with your foot. A
stiff bristle broom works well.
11 – Remove bags from floor and sweep the material that has came off the bags away from the work
area.
12 – Repeats steps 9 and 10.
14 – Sweep both sides of the bag as previously stated for the inside of the bags.
15 – Vacuum and clean the area in which the After Filter is located.
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PARTS REQUEST FORM
Date: ______________ Purchase Order No: __________________
Please fill out the table below with the part number and a description of the item you are
wishing to order. We will return fax to you pricing and availability along with shipping costs.
Please also select how you would like us to ship your parts order to you.
Phone: 800-844-2927 330-677-1343 Fax: 330-677-4048
www.reductionengineering.com
Total Parts
Total Shipping
Total Order
Shipping Request, please check appropriate box:
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RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS
The list of recommended spare parts for your REDUCTION ENGINEERING pulverizer will vary
based on numerous operator considerations. The local availability of necessary spare parts, the
dollar value of a spare parts inventory; the number of pulverizers in the customers facility; the
cost of equipment downtime and the frequency of pulverizer color or material changes. These are
some of the items, which must be considered in determining appropriate levels.
Thermocouple
Mill Spindle
Mill Bearings
Mill Seals
Drive belts
Flywheel Key
* Recommended for those processors who make numerous color or material changes
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