Multimill

Type B

Manual type: User manual Date of issue: April 2011

Master version no.: 21, EN Distribution: Machine documentation

Contact: ANDRITZ FEED & BIOFUEL A/S

Division: Machine documentation
Machine responsible: Engineering
Glentevej 5-7
6705 Esbjerg, Denmark
Phone: +45.72.160-300
Fax: +45.72.160-301
E-mail: [email protected]
www.andritz.com

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents
EXPLANATION OF CHAPTERS AND SYMBOLS 4

INTRODUCTION 5
1.1 Mechanical user manual 5
1.2 Guidelines for the use of the manual 6
1.3 Instructions in the use of the manual 6
1.4 Application area 7
1.5 Warranty 8
1.6 Manufacturer 8

SAFETY 9
2.1 General safety regulations 9
2.2 User obligations 9
2.3 Warning and mandatory signs 10
2.4 Defined danger zones in the machine area 12
2.5 Indication of workplaces 12
2.6 Safety during repair and cleaning works 13
2.7 Safe use of the machine 13
2.8 Safety parts on the machine 14
2.9 Personal protective equipment 15
2.10 Safety at the assembly site 15
2.11 Safety during machine operation 15
2.12 Safety information summary for the operator 16

TECHNICAL DATA 17
3.1 Machine dimensions 17
3.2 Machine data (basic design data on delivery) 18
3.3 Electrical components 19

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 20
4.1 Machine functioning 20
4.2 Grinding unit 21
4.3 Machine components 22

TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION 25

5.1 Various 25
5.2 Personal protection 25
5.3 Transport 26
5.4 Storage 28
5.5 Installation instructions 28
5.6 Coupling of gear and motor 30
5.7 General demands on electrical connection and installation 32
5.8 Installation guide for the electrical connection 32
5.9 Demands on the control 33
5.10 Electrical diagram 34
5.11 Example of door security switch connection 35

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5.12 Connection of pneumatics to the guide plate 36

5.13 First start-up 37
5.14 Running-in of the installation 39

DIRECTIONS FOR USE 41

6.1 Application 41
6.2 User obligations 41
6.3 Safe use of the machine 42
6.4 Daily routines 43
6.5 Grinding process 45
6.6 Check list before start-up during daily operation 46
6.7 Control during operation 46
6.8 Machine stop 47

MAINTENANCE 48
7.1 General instructions 48
7.2 Safety regulations 48
7.3 Cleaning 49
7.4 Preservation 49
7.5 Lubricants chart 50
7.6 Lubrication chart for bearings and gear 51
7.7 Lubrication instructions 52
7.8 Adjustment and control chart 53
7.9 Replacement of screen 54
7.10 Adjustment of screen chains 60
7.11 Hammers 61
7.12 Hammer distance to screens 63
7.13 Vibration risk 65
7.14 Replacement of bearings 67

DISMANTLING 74
8.1 Dismantling and scrapping 74

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EXPLANATION OF CHAPTERS AND SYMBOLS

= Introduction

= Safety

= Technical data

= Functional description

= Transport and installation

= Directions for use

= Maintenance

= Dismantling and scrapping

= List of spare parts

= Supplier annexes

Subject to all rights!

Andritz Feed & Biofuel A/S reserves the right to make changes in illustrations and information in this user
manual as a consequence of technical development. Furthermore, any translation is subject to reservations.

© Copyright Andritz Feed & Biofuel A/S

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 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Mechanical user manual

This user manual is a mechanical instruction, which forms part of Andritz
Feed & Biofuel’s technical documentation. The manual is intended to facilitate
the process of getting to know and utilize the machine in the best way possible.
The user manual contains important instructions as regards the safe and
economical use of the machine.

Observance of these instructions will minimize risks, repair costs and wasted
time and also increase the machine reliability and life.

In addition to this user manual, the machine fitter is responsible for the
elaboration of an installation manual.

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 INTRODUCTION

1.2 Guidelines for the use of the manual

The user manual should be read and used by all the persons, who work with the
machine, e.g. in the following areas:

• Operation: (including erection, remedy of errors during the working process,

maintenance, removal of operational and auxiliary materials).
• Maintenance: (service, inspection and/or repair).
• Transport: (machine lifting).

In addition to this user manual, any national and local safety prescriptions in
force should be observed.

1.3 Instructions in the use of the manual

This user manual has been divided into chapters and sections. Therefore,
the table of contents or the index pages at the back of the manual should be
consulted to provide a general view of the manual.

Means: Machinery instruction.

Means: Important information about the most efficient use of the machine.

Means: Reference to another section or appendix.

Means: Safety information/warning regarding provisions and prohibitions to

avoid serious injuries or damage.

Means: Prohibition of using the machine in an inappropriate and reckless way

as regards safety.

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1.4 Application area

Multimill B is a versatile series of hammer mills designed for the grinding of widely
different products.

The hammer mill is characterized by its outstanding grinding qualities with all
screen types, high wear resistance, reliable functioning, good service conditions
and safe operation.

The hammer mill has a radial inlet for operation in both directions of rotation.

The Multimill is designed for the grinding of grains, crumbles, bones and particles
of 0-25mm in diameter.
DEMANDS ON The following materials should not be ground in the mill:
MATERIALS
• Materials, which alone or mixed with others, may cause fire, explosion or any
other kind of energy discharge.

• Materials, which contain more than 15% moisture or 10% fat. In case these
limits are exceeded, the screens may clog and cause a strong increase in the
material temperature, which in the worst of cases could cause a fire in the
grinding chamber.

• Materials, which with great probability contain foreign matters that are similar
in weight and form to the materials in use.

The hammer mill material flow should be even and controlled by the hammer mill
power consumption.

AIR FLOW The amount of air going through the hammer mill should correspond to the
amount stated by Andritz Feed & Biofuel to achieve a satisfactory air separation
(see ”Running-in of the installation” in chapter 5).

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1.5 Warranty
The sales contract specifies the warranty, which Andritz Feed & Biofuel A/S,
Denmark, grants from the date of delivery. Wear parts and general wear of the
equipment shall not be covered by this warranty. The standard warranty does not
cover material, which has been damaged due to the fact that it has been used for
other purposes or in other conditions than those, for which it has been offered.
The standard warranty does no cover damage, misuse or lack of maintenance,
which infringe the recommendations given in the Andritz Feed & Biofuel manuals.

Andritz Feed & Biofuel attaches great importance to fabrication and design in
order to make the product as safe and reliable as possible.

Should you, contrary to expectation, experience problems with your Andritz Feed
& Biofuel product, we ask you to contact the company, which is responsible for
the installation of the equipment, or Andritz Feed & Biofuel. At the inquiry please
indicate the machine serial number placed on the nameplate.

1.6 Manufacturer
DENMARK
Andritz Feed & Biofuel
Glentevej 5-7
DK-6705 Esbjerg Ø
Denmark
Tel. +45 72 16 03 00
Fax +45 72 16 03 01
email: [email protected]
www.andritz-fb.com

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SAFETY

2.1 General safety regulations

Andritz Feed & Biofuel cannot be held responsible for damage due to incorrect
use of the machine.

In order to avoid serious accidents, it is extremely important to observe

the indicated safety regulations. The machine may not be used, until these
regulations have been fully understood.

Before use the buyer is responsible for the correct installation of the machine in
accordance with the safety and health rules in force at the time in question.

The guarantee lapses, if the machine is modified without previous written

agreement with Andritz Feed & Biofuel.

2.2 User obligations

• Read and understand the user manual.

• Only trained personnel should operate the machine. The personnel should
have a complete understanding of the machine operation, controls, safety
and warning devices as well as the performance and limitations of the
machine.

• Take care of audible or otherwise perceptible operating troubles

immediately, no matter if these can be remedied by the buyer on site, or if
they require assistance from a machine fitter from Andritz Feed & Biofuel.

• Do not start the machine, until all screens have been mounted and placed
correctly and all doors have been closed.

• Do not disconnet or circumvent safety limit switches with electrical securing

installed on the doors. These limit switches have a delayed disconnection to
protect against the after-run of the machines.

• Do not open doors or remove shieldings, while the machine is running.

• Do not place hands, feet, tools or other foreign matters in the machine, while
it is running. Such actions may cause serious injuries.

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2.3 Warning and mandatory signs

Warnings and symbols
The following safety and mandatory signs are used for the machine and in the
user manual.

P1 P3 P4 P5 P6
131852678 131852702 131852751 131753595 131186608

Wear face shield. Wear safety gloves. Wear safety shoes. Loud noise hazard. Risk of eye injury.
Wear ear protection Eye protection
beyond this point. required.

A9 A10 A3 V1 V2
131862190 131911519 131186607 131804235 131269352

Hazard warning Hazard warning Hazard warning Only for vertical lifts. Placing of hammers.
sign: use only lifting sign: Cutting hazard, sign: keep hands
lugs with this sign sharp edges, keep clear, risk of
for lifts. fingers clear. crushing.
V
201785374

Machine nameplate:
The nameplate indicates the type of
machine, the weight of the hammer
mill excl. motor and the
identification number.

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P6 A9 V1 A10 V

V2

A9

V2 V2 A10

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2.4 Defined danger zones in the machine area

The object of indicating a work zone is to make the operator aware of the risk
that may arise, when working in this area. An incorrect use of the mill may
cause:

• Explosions in the grinding chamber (see chapter 6).

• Strong machine vibrations (see chapter 7).

DISTANCE IN FRONT OF MILL

500 mm
500 mm
2.5 Indication of workplaces

OPERATION When the machine is running the normal workplace is the area immediately in
front of the machine at the grinding chamber.

STOP When the machine has been brought to a stop, the entire machine is considered
the normal working area, as all cleaning, lubrication and adjustment works are
carried out here.

DISTANCE IN A sufficiently large area in front of the hammer mill should be reserved for the
FRONT OF MILL dismantling of the rotor.

The distance depends of the mill size and appears from chapter 3, ”Machine
dimensions”.

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2.6 Safety during repair and cleaning works

• Disconnect the attached motor and lock the power switch in open
(disconnected) position before carrying out works or inspections close to
movable machine parts.

• Place a padlock on the power switch to make sure that it is disconnected.

The key shall be kept by the personnel, who placed the padlock.

• Secure a sign with the text ”DANGER – WORKING PERSONNEL” to a

visible place close to the lock. Only the person, who placed the padlock on
the power switch, should be able to remove it.

• Interrupt and lock all pneumatically and hydraulically operated components,

steam systems and electrical circuits for the supply of controls (pressure-
drained) in the same way, provided that these systems are independent of
the main power supply.

• Follow the instructions given to avoid unintentional rotation during work

closely.

2.7 Safe use of the machine

STATIONARY All screens are stationary shieldings in accordance with Directive EN13857
SCREENS and can only be dismantled by means of a tool. All fixed screens and hatches
have a safety function and must be properly fastened, while the machine is
running.

Before removing the screens for cleaning or repair works, the machine is to
be disconnected and locked at the repair switch/supply separator. Signs
should be placed close to the lock to inform that the motor may not be started
again, until all screens have been secured and placed correctly.
MOVABLE The door into the grinding chamber is movable and supervised in accordance
SCREENS/ with Directive EN13849-1. The supervision ensures the observance of safety
DOORS category PL c. An indispensable safety door switch is used for the supervision. It
takes 10-15 minutes from the activation of the stop function until the standstill of
the rotor in the grinding chamber. After this period the door can be opened.
OTHER At screen changes it should always be checked that the hammer mill and fan
are stopped.

When bearings are defective or overlubricated, the bearing housings may reach
temperatures of up to 90° C. Therefore, caution should be exercised when
touching the bearing housing.

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2.8 Safety parts on the machine

Always fasten the screens, while the machine is running. Use lifting tools in
connection with the maintenance of the machine.

DOOR SAFETY SWITCH TO

ENSURE THAT THE DOORS
CANNOT BE OPENED, UNTIL
THE MILL HAS BEEN BROUGHT
TO A STANDSTILL.
THE DOOR MUST BE FASTENED
BEFORE MACHINE START-UP.

TEMPERATURE SURVEILLANCE
IN THE GRINDING CHAMBER.

TEMPERATURE SURVEILLANCE
OF BEARINGS.

DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER,

UNTIL THE MILL HAS BEEN
BROUGHT TO A STANDSTILL.

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2.9 Personal protective equipment

Work at the machine and handling of machine parts require:

• the personal protective equipment mentioned in the ”Safety information

summary for the operator”.

Furthermore, reference is given to the factory instructions concerning the use of

personal protective equipment in the working area.

• Do not attempt to handle heavy machine parts manually.

• Use appropiate lifting tools.

2.10 Safety at the assembly site

During the replacement of machine parts, there is a risk of dropping them. Due
to the tare weight of the items, even small mishaps may cause injuries. There is
a risk of ruptures, wound injuries, fractures and crushing. Furthermore, there is
a risk of overtaxing damage.

Therefore, it is important to observe the above instructions.

2.11 Safety during machine operation

• Test the safety switch for emergency stops and door switches (safety
components) every month. Read the data sheet for the door switch and
obtain information about the control system from the electrician.

• A normally set up and running machine does not require an operator.

• Even during short inspections of the machine, a hearing protector is

required.

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2.12 Safety information summary for the operator

SUBJECT ASSESMENT FOR NORMAL OPERATION MARKING

NOISE The noise level at the operator’s workplace is higher than

80 dbA.

Wear hearing protectors when working in the area around

the Multimill hammer mill.

ELECTRICAL Check the safety circuit monthly. Obtain information about

EQUIPMENT the control from the electrician in question.

HEAVY LIFTS Use only approved lifting gear.

Use safety footwear as a protection against falling items.

GASSES, DUST, Protect body and hands with appropriate safety

STEAM OR SMOKE equipment.

BEFORE OPENING Read and follow the section ”Safe use of the machine”
before opening.

It takes 10-15 minutes from the activation of the stop

function until the standstill of the rotor in the grinding
chamber. After this period the door can be opened.

LUBRICATION AND Follow the instructions in the data sheet for the lubricant.
MAINTENANCE Always wear gloves and shoes when replacing wear parts
and cleaning the mill.

MOVABLE PARTS Reinstall all stationary shieldings before operation.

VIBRATION RISK The mill is delivered with a dynamically equilibrated rotor,

and the mill has been test-run before leaving the factory.
However, there is a risk of machine vibrations, if the
requirements in chapter 2.7 are not observed.

EXPLOSION RISK The grinding process itself constitutes a risk of explosions.

Therefore, it is important to observe the requirements
given in chapter 2.6.

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TECHNICAL DATA

3.1 Machine dimensions

780
1000
D
150
F E
1031

673
43

B G
1074
J C K L J
1186
84
H

177,5 150

A
780

Outlet

Type Hammer mill dimensions in mm Weight [kg]

A B C D E F G H J K L excl. motor
650/450 488 163 689 622 462 440 515 1590 156 589 1150
660/630 658 248 809 802 642 620 605 1829 156 709 1290
650/800 838 339 730 972 812 790 670 2125 156 545 540 1410
650/1000 1065 448 840 1251 1039 990 775 2355 160 665 540 2265

Type
Technical data 650/450 650/630 650/800 650/1000
Motor Power [kW] 45-75 75-100 90-160 160-200
Motor 50/60 Hz [rpm] 3000/3600
Scren area [dm2] 60 83 106 133
Number of hammers 6 mm 60 92 116 148
Suction air [m3/h] 3000 4000 5000 6300

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3.2 Machine data (basic design data on delivery)

MACHINE DIMENSIONS (standard) Depends on machine size and type (see dimensional sketch).

PLATFORM REQUIREMENTS See chapter 5 ”Transport and installation”.

WEIGHT - STATIC LOAD Depends on machine size and type (see dimensional sketch).

WEIGHT – DYNAMIC LOAD 1.6 x static load.

CAPACITY, WOOD AND STRAW Depends on machine size and material humidity, hardness
and type.

INLET SHAFT NOMINAL SPEED 3000 r.p.m. at 50 Hz.

MOTOR POWER* Depends on machine size and type (see dimensional sketch).
(TO DEDUCT FROM MACHINE
SPECIFICATION)

ELECTRICAL OUTLETS Example:

(FREQUENCY, VOLTAGE, MAX. CURRENT,
PLUG TYPE)
400 V 50 Hz
24 V DC

RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS The following materials are not allowed to enter into the mill:
• materials, which may cause fires, explosions or other
energy discharges.
• materials, which contain more than 15% water or 10%
grease.
• materials, which contain foreign objects identical to the
material in weight and form.

EMC REQUIREMENTS According to Directive 2004/108/EC.

(INSTALLATION CABLES, EARTHING,
OTHER COUPLINGS)

ATEX CATEGORY Approved for zone 20 (interior).

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Temperature surveillance in the grinding chamber.

* SEE THE COMPONENT DATA FROM THE SUPPLIER IN THE SUPPLIER ANNEXES.

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3.3 Electrical components

2 3

5
4

Part Component (see supplier appendixes)

1 Door switch
2 Motor
3 PT100 sensor that measures the grinding chamber temperature
4 BT90 sensor that measures the bearing temperature
5 Guide plate

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

4.1 Machine functioning

The Multimill hammer mill consists of a mill housing on a bottom frame,
an intermediate piece with guide plate and a separator.

The mill is radially fed and designed for reversible operation. The position
of the guide plate in the inlet changes automatically by means of a
pneumatic cylinder, when the direction of rotation changes.

GUIDE PLATE

Access to the mill housing takes place through large bottom-hinged

doors, which can be pushed sideways to give free access to screens and
rotor. The hammer mill is supplied with electronical and mechanical safety
devices to prevent the doors from being opened, until the rmill has been
stopped. Likewise, the hammer mill cannot start, until the doors have
been closed and locked.

The dynamically balanced rotor is embedded in spherical ball bearings

with split bushings. The bearings can be supplied with thermostats as a
protection against excess heating of the bearings.

The mill rotor is driven by an electric motor via a flexible coupling to

ensure a long motor life. The motor is placed on an adjustable motor
bracket. Motor bracket and mill housing are fastened to a common bottom
frame placed on vibration dampers.
SEPARATOR The separator is supplied with a permanent magnet and a stone trap to
ensure the separation of foreign matters.

Daily operation routines are easily carried out through door and
drawer, which can be opened without the use of tools.

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4.2 Grinding unit

GRINDING UNIT Usually the Multimill hammer rmill forms part of a socalled grinding unit,
consisting of the following components:

PRE-BIN
DUST FILTER

FEEDER SCREW

COLLECTING BIN
SCREW CONVEYOR

PRE-BIN: The pre-bin stores the weighed charge/batch until the grinding.

FEEDER SCREW: The feeder screw DS250 is placed above the separator and doses
material into the hammer mill. The dosing is controlled by the ampere
consumption of the hammer mill motor. The special feeder screw design
ensures an even feeding to the hammer mill.
COLLECTING BIN: The collecting bin separates the ground material from the air. The air
speed in the bin is so low that as few materials as possible will be carried
by air to the dust filter.
DUST FILTER: The dust filter ensures a complete cleaning of the air.

SCREW CONVEYOR: The screw conveyor carries the ground material away from the collecting
bin.
PNEUMATIC Collecting bin and filter can be replaced by a pipeline for pneumatic
TRANSPORT transport and subsequent separation in a cyclone and a cyclone filter.

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4.3 Machine components

6 7 8 10
3 9

4 5 1

12 11

1 Bottom frame:
12 The bottom frame supports and stiffens the entire machine.

Vibration dampers:
The mill is placed on a base with vibration dampers, which
are dimensioned to absorb the vibrations caused by normal
operation.

The mill is attached to the base by means of four fittings.

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2 Main motor:
The main motor drives the rotor directly.

3 Coupling:
The Winflex coupling transfers the power from the motor to
the rotor.
.

4 Bearings:
The hammer mill has two main bearings that carry the
rotor. The bearing housing is provided with a sensor for
temperature surveillance.

5 Temperature sensor:
It is possible to install a temperature sensor for surveillance
of the temperature in the grinding chamber.

Door switch:
The door switch ensures that the grinding chamber door
cannot open, until the rotor stands still.

6 Guide plate:
The guide plate controls the direction of the material
transported across the rotor. In case the direction of
rotation changes, the guide plate position in the inlet will
change automatically by means of a pneumatic cylinder.

7 Rotor:
The hammers in the rotor are mounted on long shafts
(hammer bolts), which goes through the entire rotor.

HAMMER BOLT

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8 Hammers:
The hammers are metal plates that crush the material fed
into the mill.

The number and placing of the hammers depend on the

machine type and the material to be ground.

9 Screens:
The material is pressed, and thus ground, through the
screen.

10 Chains:
The chains keep the screen in place.

11 Outlet frame:
The outlet frame ensures a close contact between the
hammer mill and the dome inlet.

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TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION

5.1 Various
This chapter includes transport information and guidance as regards the
control and preparation of machine parts before use. The handling of the
machine should always take place place in accordance with the instructions
below in order to minimize the risk of personal injury and mechanical
damage.

RECEIPT Check the machine for shortages or damage. In some cases a damage
cannot be detected until the equipment has been placed in operation (e.g., a
bent shaft).

Contact Andritz Feed & Biofuel immediately, in case such defects are
discovered.

The Multimill hammer mill is delivered mounted by Andritz Feed & Biofuel
according to the specifications given by the customer.

In case the motor has not been mounted in the Andritz Feed & Biofuel
factory, a coupling half for the motor is included in the delivery. The loose
coupling half is mounted under the coupling guard. The outlet frame and
matching rubber fillet are included in the delivery of the mill.

The hammer mill consists of the following parts:

• Mill with or without motor on bottom frame with vibrations dampers.
• Hammer and screen sets mounted in the mill on customer request.
• Hammer mill with or without separator/pocket feeder.

5.2 Personal protection

Risk of falling objects.

Risk of sharp edges and heavy objects.

Risk of sharp edges.

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5.3 Transport
It applies to all lifting procedures that straps and chains, which are placed
around sharp edges on machine parts, have to be protected by an appropriate
intermediate layer, such as rounded steel brackets or two pieces of wood.

Carry out any handling in accordance

with the safety regulations in force.
MACHINE 1. Remove all loose objects and close and fasten guards, covers etc. before
LIFTING carrying out the lift to avoid accidents.

2. Make sure that there are no persons in the area around the machine before
carrying out the lift.

3. Lift the machine correctly by means of the lifting gear and fasten it securely.
Do not pull the machine over the bedplate, as it may damage the lifting gear,
and the mill may come into unforeseen oscillations, when starting the lift.

4. Carry out the lift vertically.

5. Place the mill on a base with sufficient stability and strength to carry the total
weight of the machine.

WHEN MOVED OR LIFTED BY A

FORKLIFT, THE FORKS MUST
SUPPORT THE MILL BOTTOM
FRAME TRANSVERSELY.

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ANY KIND OF LIFTING

PROCEDURE SHOULD BE
CARRIED OUT BY PLACING
STRAPS IN ALL FOUR LIFTING
EYES.

DO NOT USE THE LIFTING

LUG ON THE MOTOR

IF THE MILL IS DELIVERED

WITHOUT MOTOR, THE
GRAVITY POINT IS DISPLACED
TOWARDS THE GRINDING
CHAMBER.

Hammer mill Weight, motor

type excluded [kg]
315 1040
450 1150
630 1290
800 1410
1000 2265

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5.4 Storage
All products from Andritz Feed & Biofuel shall be stored as safely and reliably as
possible.

99 Cover the machine, if it is placed in a store.

99 Proctect all exposed and unprocessed metallic parts against damage and
corrosion.
99 Rotate the machine shafts every 4-6 weeks to maintain the rotating ability
and to protect bearings and gear wheels from corrosion, etc.
99 Clean the machine in order to remove foreign matters, water, corrosion, etc.
on removal from the storage,

5.5 Installation instructions

MILL In general, the mill should be placed on a collecting bin or a deck (concrete
or steel). In any case, the foundation should be horizontal and plane. The mill
should level both horizontally and vertically to ensure optimum operational
conditions. It is important that the mill foundation/platform has the required
rigidity and strength to absorb the dynamic weight of the mill.

After the installation and prior to the start-up of the mill, the main motor should
be controlled (see the section ”Coupling of gear and motor”).

The mill is placed on vibration dampers, which are dimensioned to absorb the
vibrations that may occur during normal operation. When placing the mill on the
foundation, all the dampers should be loaded evenly.

Make sure that the outlet frame has been placed correctly in the outlet and fits
tightly to the mill bottom frame.

OUTLET FRAME

VIBRATION DAMPERS
TO FASTEN ONTO THE
FOUNDATION BY MEANS OF
THE BRACKETS SUPPLIED.

BRACKETS TO BOLT OR WELD ONTO THE FOUNDATION

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COLLECTING In case the mill is placed on a collecting bin, the bin should have the required
BIN volume to absorb periodical capacity increases and give a reasonable air flow
under the filter corresponding to 0.5 - 1.0 m/sec.

MOTOR In case the main motor is mounted on site, it should be aligned by means of the
adjustable motor bracket, so that the coupling halves are accurately centered
and flush with each other.

Correct alignment and installation of the coupling is of utmost importance to

achive a smooth operation and to avoid unnecessary loads on bearings and
motor (see the section for the coupling mounting).

THERMOSTAT This thermostat is especially designed for the surveillance of hammer mill
MT90 bearing temperatures, where either an alarm or a stop of the machinery will
occur, if the bearing temperature is exceeded. The switch is a combination of a
bimetal disk and a load-dependent unit, which activates a jumping interruptor
function, when reaching the limit temperature.

The thermostat breaks at 90°C.

THERMOSTAT This thermostat is designed for the surveillance of grinding chamber

PT100 temperatures or bearing temperatures.

The PT100 thermostat requires a signal amplification (please contact Andritz

Feed & Biofuel for further details).

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5.6 Coupling of gear and motor

DIRECTLY When coupling together gear and motor, the shafts must be parallel and
COUPLED level. Exactly centered and levelled coupling halves protect bearings and
motor from damaging loads.
The motor is aligned by using flat bar shims. It is recommended that these
are so long that the motor can be pulled backwards, so that the drive shaft
can be taken out, ie. approx. 700 mm. The height of the motor can be fine-
adjusted by means of the shims.

1-2.Place the coupling halves loosely on the shafts on

FIG.1 mill and motor (fig. 1). It is advantageous to heat
the hub to 110 C° to facilitate the adjustment.
Fasten the motor to the base.
Use distance pieces between the base and the
motor foot to adjust the height and facilitate the
vertical alignment.
Make the horizontal alignment by moving the
motor/base.

FIG.2

3. Control the alignment with a straigh-edge (fig. 2)

FIG.3
and feeler gauges (fig. 3) according to the below
values. Meanwhile, turn the motor shaft 90° to
ensure a correct circuit.

Alignment values
Parallelism 0.33 mm
Angle deviation 0.33 mm
Distance J 3 +/-1 mm

4. Place the sealing ring after having made a correct

FIG.4 alignment (fig. 4).

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FIG.5 5. Fill the tooth space with grease and install the
spring (fig.5).

FIG.6 6. Fill up with grease around the spring and lubricate

the hub (fig. 6).

FIG.7 7. Push the housing halves in place and assemble

them (fig. 7).

After the correct alignment of the motor, adjusted

distance pieces are mounted below the base,
after which these are welded onto the motor base
and the mill base.

See more about grease types and temperature limits in the appendix:
Winflex coupling.

Correct alignment and mounting of the coupling is of utmost importance to

achieve a smooth operation and avoid unnecessary wear of bearings and
motor.

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5.7 General demands on electrical connection and installation

Observe the general demands on electrical connections and installations.

After finishing the mounting of mechanical parts, the connection of motor, door
locks and thermostats can be carried out by a certified electrician in accordance
with the information given in ”Functional description” and the sequence diagram.

On delivery the internal electrical connections of the mill have been conducted
to a joint point between the mill housing and the main motor, where the junction
box is located (see the electrical diagram).

5.8 Installation guide for the electrical connection

Carry out the electrical installation in accordance with the legislation in force.

Measure the earthing resistance after mounting and installation. The value of
the measurements should not exceed 0.1 ohm.

STOP Provide the machine with a voltage drop release to ensure that it does not start
unintendedly after a voltage drop or a power failure. The start device must be
protected against unintended actions by means of a countersunk cover or a
collar.

THREE-PHASE Connect the motor through a motor protection device on the basis of the rated
MOTORS current for the motor. Carry out the connection directly in the terminal box on the
basis of the rated current and the distance from the supply point to the motor as
well as other relevant conditions.

SAFETY Connect the switch to the MCC panel according to the instructions in the
SWITCH data sheet (see supplier components) and couple it, so that it is absolutely
impossible to open the grinding chamber, until the motor has been brought to a
complete stop.

MAIN The buyer/main contractor is responsible that approved main/safety switches

SWITCHES are connected to the hammer mill, allowing the repairer/operator to disconnect
the air supply to the machine and keep it disconnected while working on the
inner parts of the machine or while safety guards have been removed.

The safety switch should be placed in the same room as the mill.

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5.9 Demands on the control

In case an Andritz Feed & Biofuel control is not used, the customer control
must comply with the below requirements for personal safety reasons.

DOOR LOCK Observe the below conditions for

a correct coupling of the mill safety
circuit:

99 The doors cannot open, when

the mill is running (rotor is
rotating).
99 The doors can only open, when
the mill motor is disconnected
and stopped, and the repair
switch is in 0-position.
99 The mill cannot start, when the
doors are open.
99 The mill cannot start, when the
repair switch is in 0-position.

DOOR LOCK

EMERGENCY The mill is not provided with emergency stops, as it is considered to be safe
STOP during operation and maintenance. An emergency stop would not further
reduce possible risks.

The mill after-run is relatively long (10-15 min.). The safety locks on the
doors ensure that the grinding chamber cannot be opened, until the motor
has been brought to a complete stop.

It is important to connect the mill to an emergency stop for the entire

installation.

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5.10 Electrical diagram

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5.11 Example of door security switch connection

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5.12 Connection of pneumatics to the guide plate

The buyer/main contractor is responsible for the connection of approved
safety switches to the hammer mill, allowing the repairer/operator to
disconnect the air supply to the machine and keep it disconnected while
working on the inner parts of the machine or while safety guards have been
removed.

The guide plate requires a supply of compressed air of 6-8 bars.

3 1 5

2 4

GUIDE PLATE

Pneumatics diagram for hammer mill with guide plate.

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5.13 First start-up

IMPORTANT! Before starting up for the first time, the various functions of the hammer mill
should be checked.

Before delivery, the mill were test-run in an Andritz Feed & Biofuel workshop.

GUIDE PLATE If the hammer mill is supplied with a built-in guide plate, the adjustment of the
guide plate in the mill inlet should be checked in relation to the mill rotation.

GUIDE PLATE GUIDE PLATE

It is necessary to make a brief start-up of the motor.

DOOR LOCKS The hammer mill is supplied with door locks. The doors can only open, when
the power is connected and the rotor does not rotate. The hammer mill
cannot start, when the doors are open.

HAMMERS Check the number and position of the hammers in accordance with the
hammer charts (see chapter 7).

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SCREENS The placing of the screens and the tightening of the chains should be
controlled. The screens should fit tightly to the contact surfaces of the
hammer mill.
CHAIN SCREEN CHAIN SCREEN

CONTACT SURFACE

FOREIGN Check the mill housing and the separator for foreign matters and close and
MATTERS fasten the inspection and cleaning doors.

CHECKLIST 1. Check the tightening of terminals and the placing of cables.

BEFORE
START-UP 2. Test the safety system:
AND AFTER - Check that all covers have been fastened.
REPAIRS
3. Check the start and stop sequence.

4. Check the speed regulation for the material supply.

5. Lubricate the remaining lubricating points according to the lubrication

chart.

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5.14 Running-in of the installation

IMPORTANT! Check that the feeder and discharge screws stop when the overflow gates are
opened.

Furthermore, the feeder screw must stop if one of the subsequent machines
stop (discharge screw, fan, etc.).

ASPIRATION To achieve a hassle-free operation, the air amount through the installation must
correspond to the values determined by Andritz Feed & Biofuel.

TYPE AMOUNT OF AIR [m³/hour]

315 2000
450 3000
630 4000
800 5000
1000 6000

UNDER- To achieve an optimum production process, there must be a permanent under-

PRESSURE pressure in the mill.

This under-pressure ensures that all dust is sucked away. Without the air
amount through the mill, an over-pressure will occur in the mill and dust will
be emitted through any opening. Therefore, It is important that the control is
designed to stop all product feeding to the mill, if the fan is disconnected for
various reasons.

DURING Under-pressure: Minimum 120-150 mm w.g. at screen perforations > Ø2.5mm

GRINDING Under-pressure: Minimum 250-300 mm w.g. at screen perforations < Ø2.5mm
(OPERATION).

MAX. UNDER- Absolute under-pressure: 700-800 mm w.g. at screen perforations <Ø2.0mm

PRESSURE. and greasy products.

The values serve as a guideline and should be evaluated in each case

according to the product.

When starting-up a new installation, the resistance in the system will be small
and the amount of air will increase beyond the recommended level.

DIFFUSER Therefore, it is expedient that the fan is equipped with a diffuser, which can
reduce the amount of air by introducing additional resistance.

As screens and filter bags close up, the amount of air will drop. Therefore, the
amount of air should be measured after a short period and possibly adjusted.

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CLOGGING OF To avoid premature clogging of screens, the under-

SCREENS pressure in the system must be correct.

The under-pressure is measured in the following way on

the screen exterior and in the collecting bin:

If the filter is supplied with a differential pressure gauge,

the hose leading to the clean air side of the filter is to be
removed from the instrument. This makes it possible to
read the absolute under-pressure on the screen exterior.

RESONANCES If the air amount through the mill rises much above the value recommended by
Andritz Feed & Biofuel, resonances in the form of whistle sounds may occur in
the separator air intake.

The fan diffuser can be adjusted, so that the air amount drops, and the whistle
sound disappears.

NOISE The hammer mill can be silenced by building a sound damping cabinet around
REDUCTION it. Another solution, which is relatively efficient and economical, is a wooden
frame insulated with stone or glass wool.

However, be aware that the cabinet must be equipped with an air escape pipe
for the air required for the grinding.

BEARINGS The temperature of recently lubricated bearings will rise briefly immediately after
start-up. In some cases this may release the breaker function of the bearing
sensors.

However, after approx. 30 minutes of operation, the temperature should drop,

and after this it should not exceed 40-70°C, depending on the mill size.

SEPARATION See the manual for the separator operation.

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE

6.1 Application
The hammer mill may only be used for the material described by Andritz Feed
& Biofuel. By using the machine for any other purposes than those described in
this manual, it will be considered contrary to the stipulated application. Andritz
Feed & Biofuel cannot be held responsible for damage occured due to incorrect
use. The user has the sole responsibility for any damage due to incorrect use.

It is assumed that the purchaser of the machine trains local operators in the
maintenance and operation of the delivered equipment. This service should be
carried out by a start-up technician, which is a service offered by Andritz Feed &
Biofuel.

Andritz Feed & Biofuel recommends that chapter 6 ”Directions for use” is always
available in the control room.

6.2 User obligations

DANGER OF • Read and understand the user manual. Verify that all safety instructions
PERSONAL correspond to the description in the chapter ”Safety”.
INJURY
• Remedy audible or otherwise perceptible operating troubles immediately,
no matter if these can be remedied by the buyer on site, or if they requiere
assistance from a machine fitter from Andritz Feed & Biofuel.

• Do not start the machine, until all screens have been placed correctly and all
doors have been closed.

• Do not open doors or remove shieldings, while the machine is running.

• Do not put hands, feet, tools or other foreign objects into the machine, while
it is running. Such actions may lead to serious injuries.

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6.3 Safe use of the machine

STATIONARY All screens are stationary shieldings in accordance with Directive EN13857
SCREENS and can only be dismantled by means of a tool, so that the bolts remain on
the screen. All fixed screens and hatches have a safety function and must be
properly fastened, while the mill is running.

In connection with cleaning or repair works, the machine should be

disconnected and locked at the repair switch/supply separator, before the
removal of screens. Furthermore, signs on or near the lock should inform that
the motor may not be started again, until all screens have been fastened and
placed correctly.

MOVABLE The door into the grinding chamber is movable and supervised in accordance
SCREENS/DOORS with Directive EN13849-1. The supervision ensures the observance of safety
category PLc.

For the supervision an indispensable safety door switch is used. After the
stop function has been activated, it will take 10-15 minutes, until the rotor in
the grinding chamber stands still. The door cannot be opened until then.
PERSONAL All personnel must wear appropriate personal protective equipment, such as
PROTECTIVE safety shoes, safety goggles, gloves and ear muffs.
EQUIPMENT
Heavy machine parts should not be lifted manually but by means of
appropriate lifting tools.
OTHER In its entirety an interrupted machine is considered the normal working area,
as all cleaning, lubrication and adjustment works take place here.

At screen changes, it should always be checked that the hammer mill and
fan are stopped.

When bearings are defective or overlubricated, the bearing housings may

reach temperatures up to 90° C. Therefore, it is important to be careful when
touching the bearing housing.

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6.4 Daily routines

PROFESSIONAL The operation of a hammer mill is not a robot job, where rules and regulations
OPERATION can replace practical sense and precision.

A strong and reliable mill designed for the purpose is required, but that is not
enough. A committed operations manager and careful operators are also
important prerequisites for a hassle-free operation.

MALTREATMENT The hammer mill may survive operational failures, but a continued
maltreatment will sooner or later lead to damaged parts. The warranty does
not apply in such cases, as the warning signs before a breakdown are very
obvious. Especially vibrations will indicate that something is wrong.

CLEANING Grinding chamber:

All foreign matters in the stone trap at the bottom of the grinding chamber
should be cleaned off by means of a brush or a scraper.

Screens, hammers and hammer bolts:

Screens, hammers and hammer bolts should be checked for wear and
damage. The screens can be cleaned with a brush

IMPORTANT! It is important to wear respiratory protection during cleaning of the air separator
and mill and during screen exchange.

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HAMMER Wear and damage:

WEAR AND Hammers and hammer bolts should be checked for wear and damage.
DAMAGE
Andritz Feed & Biofuel recommend that the rotation is turned at 1-2 days
intervals to obtain a correct screen wear. This will wear the hammers evenly.

When the hammers are worn down in both corners at one end, the hammers
must be turned.

Changing the direction of rotation. Changing the direction of rotation

after turning over the hammers

For more information about wear and exchange of hammers, see chapter 7 –
“Maintenance.”

IMPORTANT • Place dismantled hammers at the same intervals as before the hammer
turning due to the risk of vibrations.

• Always change and turn the hammers in whole sets due to the risk of
vibrations.

SCREEN WEAR The life of the screens can be prolonged by observing the development of the
screen wear.
SCREEN WEAR

The above sketch shows the screen wear. The screens are exposed to the
greatest load, where the material first passes the screens after entering the
mill.

By changing the direction of rotation at suitable intervals, e.g. every second day
at 16-24 hours of operation or every week at 8 hours of operation, it is possible
to achieve a uniform grinding structure, as the wear is distributed evenly on
either perforation edge, compared to the unilateral wear, where only one
direction of rotation is maintained.

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6.5 Grinding process

EXPLOSION The grinding process itself constitutes a great danger of explosion. Therefore,
RISK it is important to avoid any spark formation in the grinding chamber to eliminate
the danger of an explosion.

Important factors for the elimination of any explosion risk:

1. Do not use products, which are ignitable or likely to release sparks when
struck by the hammers.

2. Do not use products, which may contain foreign matters, which in shape
and gravity are similar to the product being produced.

3. Adjust the separator should be correctly, so that both the air separator and
the magnet separator function optimally.

4. Clean the separator magnet regularly to remove trapped metal parts.

5. Empty the separator stone trap regularly to prevent it from filling up and
thus loosing its ability to catch foreign matters.

The installation of explosion relief membranes will eliminate any material

damage caused by an explosion considerably.

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6.6 Check list before start-up during daily operation

The start-up and operating instructions are to be elaborated by the manufacturer
of the control.

The control is to be constructed in accordance with the specifications given for

the control system. In case the machine was purchased with a control from
Andritz Feed & Biofuel, the start-up procedure and operating instructions will
be included in the control manual.

A mill, which is not running, should in principle always be ready for a normal
start-up in accordance with the following procedure:

In case the previous stop was due to extraordinary circumstances, it is assumed

that all problems have been solved and that a test start has been made.

CHECK
Step Action

1 Start the machine (it is assumed that the machine is running

automatically and as a slave for the remaining production line).
2 Make sure that all protective shieldings have been placed correctly.
3 Control that all switches are intact.

6.7 Control during operation

99 Check the grinding.

99 Check the machine for dissonances.
99 Check the bearing temperatures.
99 Check the grinding chamber temperature (optional).

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6.8 Machine stop

NORMAL STOP 1. The machine will stop immediately after the activation of the stop
button in the plant control. The grinding chamber cannot be opened
until after 10-15 minutes due to the after-run of the rotor.

2. A stop sequence can be activated for the entire process line, after
which the machines will stop gradually as they are being emptied.

EMERGENCY STOP The hammer mill is not provided with an emergency stop, as the machine
is considered to be sufficiently safe during maintenance and operation. An
emergency stop would not further reduce a possible risk.

RESTART After an operational stop, the cause of the stop should be removed. All
feed remainders in the line should be cleaned off, if necessary, and the
relay in the MCC panel should be reset before restarting the line.

OPERATIONAL In case of a blocking-up of the subsequent machines, the machine will stop
STOP automatically (contact Andritz Feed & Biofuel for support).

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MAINTENANCE

7.1 General instructions

See also the enclosed operating instructions from other suppliers.

Mounting and service works on the equipment should only be carried out by
qualified personnel in accordance with national safety demands.

7.2 Safety regulations

DANGER 99 Follow the safety instructions for the products in question when handling oil,
grease and other chemical substances, such as detergents.

99 Stop the machine and disconnect and lock the supply separator before
carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work, .

99 Follow the dismantling instructions to avoid personal injuries.

99 Use appropiate hand, eye and body protection.

99 Make sure that the grinding chamber has been emptied of materials, i.e.
stop the feeding of materialsl feeding shortly before the hammer mill.

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7.3 Cleaning
CLEANING To protect the machine functioning and avoid galvanic corrosion and any
occurence of bacteria and microorganisms, regular cleaning of the machine is
very important.

According to the ATEX Directive a mill with an exterior layer of dust of more
than 5 mm be in operation should not be in operation. Therefore, the exterior
cleaning of the mill is very important.

Finally, the hygiene rules in force at the time in question are to be observed.

99 Only clean the machine with an approved, dry detergent in places, where
cleaning is required.

99 Do not use chlorine-containing, acidiferous, wet or grinding products for the

cleaning of the machine.

Cleaning = removal of dirt (oil, grease, protein, salts, sand, stones, gravel, etc.).

Disinfection = removal of microorganisms.

The cleaning should take place in accordance with industrial recommendations.

If the machine is in the explosion catagory ”ATEX”, it must be cleaned

according to the instructions in the corresponding directive

The machine should be dry-cleaned (see chapter 6).

Avoid any use of steam or water, as this may gelatinize feed remainders and
impede the cleaning process. Furthermore, feed remainders may be carried
further on in the cleaning process.

7.4 Preservation
PRODUCTION After a production stop of long duration, the machine should be thoroughly
STOP cleaned, and all exposed and unprocessed metallic parts should be protected
against damage and corrosion.

If the storage is prolonged, the bearings must be pumped full of grease to

prevent corrosion.

The machine shafts should be rotated every 4-6 weeks to maintain the rotating
ability and to protect bearings and driven gears from corrosion, etc.

Before taking the machine into operation again, it should be cleaned in order to
remove foreign matters, water, corrosion, insect pests, etc.

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7.5 Lubricants chart

Lubricants chart
Make Lubricating grease
Statoil Uni Way Li62 NLGI 2 ISO L-XCCIB2 DIN KP2K-30

• The below lubricants require an ambient temperature of –30°C to +110°C

(-22°F to 230°F)

• The lubricants are recommended by oil companies.

• Do not mix the above grease and oil types. Not all lubricants with different
base compositions can be used, e.g. grease based on bentone and grease
based on lithium may result in oil secretion and base components in the
lubricant. This reaction may cause depositing in the bearing area and
premature bearing defects.

• In case a lubricant of another make is preferred, the bearings and coupling

links must be cleaned thoroughly before applying the new lubricant.
Andritz Feed & Biofuel has lubricated the mill with Statoil Uni Way Li62.

When buying another lubricant, the local supplier of lubricants should be

able to document that the lubricant in question is compatible.

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7.6 Lubrication chart for bearings and gear

Lubrication chart for bearings and gear

Interval

Part Quantity Hourly Weekly Monthly Yearly Other

1 30 g 150 hours
2 350 g 4000 hours 1000 hours
(first time)

1. BEARINGS
FLANGED BEARINGS
GREASED FOR LIFE
MOTOR (SEE
INSTRUCTIONS FROM
MANUFACTURER) 1. BEARINGS

2. COUPLING, REFILL OR
CHANGE GREASE

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7.7 Lubrication instructions

BEARING On delivery the hammer mill bearings are filled with the grease quantity
necessary for approx. 150 hours of operation. After this period the bearings
must be lubricated by means of a grease gun, while the mill is running. The
bearings are equipped with grease nipples, sealings and a grease control valve.

Subsequently, the lubrication should take place every 150 hours of operation.
This lubrication interval applies to operation temperatures below 70° C. At
operation temperatures above 70°, the lubrication interval is halved each time
the temperature increases by 15° C.

COUPLING The first inspection of the coupling* should take place efter 1000 hours of
operation or 6 months. Refill or replace the grease.

Subsequently, the grase should be changed after 15000 hours or every 3 years.

* Standard type Winflex T2

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7.8 Adjustment and control chart

Adjustment and control chart

Interval

Part
Other Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly
A Control,
16-24 hours*
B Control,
16-24 hours*
C Control
D Replacement after 20000 Control
hours or at a too high
bearing temperature
E See motor documentation
F See Chapter 5 Control
G Control
* The wear of screen and hammers depends on the material being processed in the mill.

F. COUPLING
THE COUPLING
SPRING MUST BE G. GUIDE PLATES CHECK
E. MOTOR
REPLACED, WHEN THAT THE GUIDE
THE MOTOR
THE TOOTHING PLATES ARE NOT A. SCREEN
SHOULD BE
OF THE COUPLING DEFORMED
KEPT CLEAN
HALVES IS WORN. B. HAMMERS
OF DUST AND
DIRT TO AVOID
OVERHEATING.

C. CHAINS
CHECK THE
CHAINS DURING
SCREEN
REPLACEMENT.

D. BEARINGS
CHECK THE BEARINGS AS
REGARDS TEMPERATURES AND
VIBRATIONS DAILY.
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7.9 Replacement of screen

RADIAL INLET The screens should be replaced, when the screens are worn down, i.e.
immediately before the holes are worn in the screen plate, or when a hole has
been struck in the screen. It is important to make regular controls to obtain
experience with the exchange intervals for the screens.

To avoid premature screen damage, the screen frames may be interchanged,

so that the exposed area is placed at the bottom of the grinding chamber.

1. Loosen the nuts (1) by means of the spanner included in the supply. Push
the doors (2) aside to give free access to the screens.

NB: The fan should be stopped during the

screen exhange.

2. Clean the doors (2), the screens (3) and the screen chains (4) to remove
any remaining ground material.

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3. Loosen the screen chains (4) by disengaging the excenter (5) via the nut (6),
which is turned so much that the ratchet (7) is free of the ratchet wheels (8).
Tilt the ratchet up and pull it aside, so that the excenter can be disengaged
without hindrance. Loosen the excenter so much that the bottom chains can
be unhooked from the assembly hooks (10).

8 5 6 7

10

Hook up the top chain (11), as shown.

11

Take the screen (3) out of the mill.

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The mill is designed for either coarse or fine grinding.

COARSE Screens for coarse grinding (12) (plate thickness of 2-5mm).

GRINDING

13

12

PLACING OF The screen has welded-on sealing rails and a handle (13) for extraction, if the
HANDLE frame is stuck. When the screen is inserted, the handle shall turn upwards. The
upper middle chain (11) is laid through the handle.

11

13

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Take down the other upper chains (11), as shown.

11

14

Hook on the other bottom chains, as shown.

The bottom chain ends in a long link (14) and is hooked on, as shown.

The full length of the outer link is used for the installation of screens for fine
grinding in the mill.

When all chains have been mounted, the screen is fastened by means of the
excenter fastening system. The screen is fastened, so that the chains can still
move 5mm horizontally.

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SCREENS FOR Plate thickness: 0.5–1.75mm

FINE GRINDING
The screen frame consists of the following parts:

SCREEN

15

TOP
BOTTOM

OBLONG HOLES ROUND HOLES

FRAME

16
BOTTOM

TOP

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COVER RAILS Screen (15) and frame (16) are assembled with two cover rails (17) (18), which
are different in bottom and top. The rails are fastened with countersunk screws
(19), and with spring washers (20) and nuts (21) (alternatively lock nuts) on the
rear.

Make sure that the screen is placed firmly against the frame.

15
18

17

16

20

19

21

The following recommendations apply to the production with screens for fine
grinding:

When using e.g. Ø1mm screens, it is advantageous to have four frames with
Ø1mm screens to obtain a continuous production with small breaks.

• Two screens installed in the mill.

• Two screens mounted in frames for quick exchange, in case of damage of
the screens in the mill.

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7.10 Adjustment of screen chains

If the screens are placed correctly, and one or more of the screen chains go
slack, the slack chains have to be adjusted. This is done by tightening the
screen chains individually.

2
1

Loosen the counternut (1) and tighten the chains by means of the nut (2) placed
on the outside of the mill.

IMPORTANT! Check that the screen chains have not been tightened so much that the screens
deform or touch the hammers. Check also that the counternut is tight.

CHAIN SCREEN CHAIN SCREEN

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7.11 Hammers

HAMMER Wear of hammers beyond the level shown in the figure will
TURNING AND cause a strong increase in the motor power consumption
POSITION and consequently an uneconomical operation. Furthermore,
strong wear makes it impossible to turn the hammers, as the
steel is weakened around the bolt hole.

Each hammer has two holes, which makes it possible to utilize all four hammer
cornes. When the first two corners are worn, the hammer is turned.

Changing the direction of rotation. Changing the direction of rotation

after turning over the hammers

Only hardened hammers and hammer bolts of high quallity should be used in
order to avoid vibrations due to variations in durabillity and weight.

STANDARD
PLACING OF
HAMMERS

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HAMMER 1. Open the side doors and take out the screens as described in ”Screen
EXCHANGE exchange”. When the screens have been taken out, the mill hole should be
covered to prevent the hammers from falling into the collecting bin.

2. Dismantle the hammer covers (1) by loosening the nut (2).

3. Turn the rotor (3) until the hammer bolt (4) levels with the end cover hole.

3
4. Push the hammer away from the hole at the motor end, until the first
hammer can be taken out. Place the hammers in the same order as the
dismantling, when turning the hammers. Turn and reinstall the hammers in
the opposite order of the dismantling, when all hammers in a row have been
taken out. When replacing hammers, the worn hammers can be sent to a
scrapdealer for metal reuse.

5. Check that the hammers are placed correctly, that the division diameter is
correct and that the hammer bolt distances to the end covers are correct,
when all hammer rows have been exchanged,

6. Remount the hammer covers and turn the rotor to check that it rotates freely.

IMPORTANT! • Place dismantled hammers at the same intervals as before the hammer
turning due to the risk of vibrations.

• Always change and turn the hammers in hole sets due to the risk of
vibrations.

HAMMER During the replacement of hammers it should be checked whether the hammer
BOLTS bolts are worn. Andritz Feed & Biofuel recommends an exchange of hammer
bolts with every two sets of hammers.

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7.12 Hammer distance to screens

HAMMER The rotor is supplied with four rows of holes (see fig. 10) placed at different
LENGTHS diameters of Ø340/345/350/355mm, respectively. The holes are marked
according to the chart below.

Hole marking
Bolt diameter Marks
340 mm 0
345 mm 1
350 mm 2
355 mm 3

Bolt diameter
Hammer diameter
Screen diameter

The following hammer lengths can be placed at Ø340/345/350/355mm.

HAMMER LENGTH BOLT DIAMETER SCREEN DIAMETER DISTANCE TO SCREEN

[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm]
175 340 628.6 10.7
175 345 633.6 8,2
175 350 638.6 5.7
175 355 643.6 3.2

In general, variations in the hammer diameter results in the following changes:

• For screen perforations above 2.5-3mm and non-fatty products, the fineness
increases concurrently with the increased hammer diameter, and the
capacity drops at the same time.

• For screen perforations of 1.5-2.5mm, the tendency is the same, but not as
evident.

• For screen perforations <1.5mm, the highest capacity will be obtained at

a large hammer diameter. If the distance to the screen is too large, the
hammers cannot keep the screen clean.

Usually, when grinding fatty products, the largest possible hammer diameter
should be used to prevent clogging of the screens

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HAMMER The Multimill standard hammers from Andritz Feed & Biofuel are available
THICKNESS in three thicknesses. The choice of thickness depends on the nature and
grindability of the product.

HAMMER APPLICATION
THICKNESS [MM]
12 Mainly used for products consisting of large, hard lumps,
which are only to be coarsely ground.
6 Used for structural and fine grinding
4 Especially suited for fine grinding of relatively stringy
products, when the grinding is of a ”cutting” character.

The number of hammers usually depends on the hammer thickness.

In case many hammers are installed, the wear is spread over more hammers
and will consequently seem lees. All other things being equal, the capacity will
drop.

HAMMER Through many years of experience, Andritz Feed & Biofuel has established a
DIAGRAMS number of standard combinations, which consider most needs. However, in
individual cases, tests should be made.

In case of doubt, please contact Andritz Feed & Biofuel before starting up
alternative combinations.

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7.13 Vibration risk

The Multimill is supplied with a balanced rotor and has been test-run before
leaving the factory. However, there is still a great risk that machine imbalances
may occur for one or more of the following reasons:

1. The use of hammers, which are not dimensionally stable, may cause great
imbalances in the rotor upon the exchange of hammers.

2. The number of hammers in each row must be the same. Furthermore, there
should be 90° between each hammer row

Unfolded hammer circle.

3. An incorrect coupling alignment will cause machine vibrations (see chapter

5 ”Transport og installation” for alignment of the coupling).

The Multimill is supplied with vibration dampers, which have been dimensioned
to absorb vibrations occuring during normal operation.

Abnormal vibrations as described above under items 1-3 will be distributed over
the entire installation.

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MEASURING
POINTS
4 3

Measuring point 3: Horizontal 4.2 mm/s

Vertical 3.8 mm/s
Measuring point 4: Horizontal 3.7 mm/s
Vertical 5.0 mm/s

Hammer mill may vibrate 10mm/s as a maximum at these points.

NB:
The values have been measured in an empty hammer mill, i.e. without material.
During operation, vibrations may occur, which are considerably higher than
10 mm/s. These vibrations may be caused by the grinding and depend very
much on the material, e.g. grain versus wood, physical size of the material,
screen perforation etc. However, in idle operation, the mill shall drop below the
maximum level of 10mm/s. If this is not the case, the vibrations may be due to
imbalances as described under items 1-3.

Troubleshooting if the vibration level is too high:

Dismantle the hammers and measure the vibrations. Check the coupling
alignment, if the value is > 10 mm/s.

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7.14 Replacement of bearings

LIFETIME The hammer mill bearings are dimensioned for a certain lifetime, which is
minimized considerably in case of rotor imbalances or insufficient lubrication.

TOOLS For the replacement of bearings, the following tools should be available:

• Plastic tip hammer

• Mandrel
• Lump hammer
• Pipe - fitting over the journal with contact against the nut
• Hook wrench HN16
• Engineer’s wrench, 13mm
• Engineer’s wrench, 19mm
• Engineer’s wrench, 21 mm
• Hexagon socket head wrench, 14mm
• Hexagon socket head wrench, 5mm
• Flat feeler gauge, 0.04mm - 0.07mm
• 2 M6X50mm set screws

1. Dismantle the bearing cover (1).

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2. Dismantle the hammer cover (2).

3. Pull out the hammer bolt (3), until it is still approx. 5mm into the hole and
blocks the rotor.

4. Release the striking plate (12). Loosen the nut (4), until it flushes with the
clamping bushing (5).

12

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5. Loosen the clamping bushing by holding the pipe against the clamping
bushing and nut. Strike hard against the pipe end at the same time. When
the clamping bushing is loose, a hollow bang can be heard.

6. Turn the thermal sensor (6) halfway around, while the bearing is still
mounted, provided that the bearing is supplied with a thermal sensor.

7
8

7. Dismantle the bearing housing (7) by loosening the screws (8).

8. Pull the bearing housing with bearing off the shaft. Beware of the thermal
sensor cable. Dismantle the thermal sensor by holding it and turning the
bearing housing to avoid cable damage.

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9. Dismantle the two countersunk screws (9) on the rear of the bearing
housing.

10. Insert the M6X50 screws in the threaded holes and drive out the bearing by
fastening the screws alternately.

11. Reinstall the countersunk screws and lock them with a thread-locking
component.

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12. Fill he rotor shaft labyrinth seals (10) with grease.

10 11

10

10
Fig. 9A

13. Reinstall the bearing housing on the mill housing. Lock the screws with a
thread-locking component and fasten them. Tightening torque: 80 Nm » 8
kpm.

14. Reinstall shaft and split bushing, which must be free of grease, in the
bearing housing. Place a spacer ring (11, fig. 9A) on either side of the guide
bearing (motor end). Push the travelling bearing approx. 8.5mm into the
bearing housing.

8.5 mm

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15. Displace the rotor until it is in the middle of the grinding chamber. If only the
travelling bearing is to be replaced, the motor cannot be displaced (see fig.
9A). If the guide bearing is replaced, loosen the labyrinth seals at either end,
before displacing the rotor. Retighten the labyrinth seals, when the rotor is
centered.

16. Fasten the nut (4) as much as possible manually with the hook wrench.

17. Indicate the position of the nut and tighten it further 110°. Turn the rotor
while striking the bearing housing with a plastic tip hammer.

18. Measure the clearance between the upper ball rows and the outer ring. The
clearance should not be less than 0.04mm. Make sure to measure both ball
rows.

0.04 mm as a minimum

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19. Lubricate the area with grease, until grease comes out between the balls.
Then fill the bearing itself with grease. Turn the rotor manually to distribute
the grease.

20. Install the bearing cover(s).

21. Fasten the labyrinth seal(s) at the correct distance to the bearing cover/
housing (see fig. 9A).

22. Check the temperature of the bearing housing during start-up. Stop the
motor, if the temperature exceeds 60°C, and wait 10 minutes before
restarting. Check the temperature again.

23. Stop the mill and dismantle the bearing cover, if the temperature still
exceeds 60ºC. Remove some grease and check the clearance at the same
time (see item 18 above).

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DISMANTLING

8.1 Dismantling and scrapping

At each dismantling of the machine, e.g. in connection with removal
or scrapping, the safety rules in force at the time in question must be
observed.

The dismantling is to take place in the opposite order of the mounting.

It is important that each component has been properly suspended/
supported before loosening its bolted connections.

In case of scrapping the machine, all environmentally damaging parts

should be isolated and sent to destruction. This applies to the following
parts:

• Oil from gearbox and gear motors.

• Grease from lubricating devices and rolls.
• Rubber from couplings, seals, etc.

All electric components should be sent to a recycling plant. The rest of

the machine should be cleaned and sent to a scrap dealer.

For the remounting after a removal it is important to read the chapter

”Transport and installation”.

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