ECO Crumbler

Operation and Maintenance Manual

ECO Green Equipment

425 North 400 West, Building 3A
North Salt Lake, Utah 84054, USA
www.ecogreenequipment.com
801-505-6841
 Liability Statement
This product has been built to the high standards of ECO Green Equipment. Please do not attempt to
operate or repair this equipment without adequate training. Any use, operation, or repair in contravention
of this document is at your own risk. By acceptance of this system you hereby assume all liability
consequent to your use or misuse of this equipment. ECO Green Equipment assumes no liability for
incidental, special, or consequential damage of any kind. Equipment specifications, applications, and
options are subject to change at the sole discretion of ECO Green Equipment without notice.

End of Life Statement

Your ECO Green granulating system has been designed to provide years of reliable and trouble free
service, but at some point in time it may be necessary to retire your granulator from service. To protect
the environment, the following requirements should be considered and followed:

This ECO Crumbler rubber granulating system is primarily constructed from sheet metal and steel and
contains no hazardous materials. This system may have an electrical control panel that must be removed
from the system and disposed of according to country, regional or local requirements.

The ECO Crumbler rubber granulating system is considered large scale stationary industrial equipment
as stated in Category 6 of Annex 1A of the European Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EU
WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EU. As of 2014, this Directive does not currently apply to this equipment type,
but that could change in the future and the Directive should be reviewed for any future changes.

Included in the ECO Crumbler rubber granulating system are components manufactured by others, and
their retirement and disposal are covered in the individual equipment technical manuals listed in the ECO
Crumbler Manual. The Hydraulic Power Unit that provides power for the operation contains hydraulic oil
that must be drained and disposed of according federal or local regulations.

Proprietary Notice
All drawings and information herein are the property of ECO Green Equipment, LLC. All unauthorized
use and reproduction is prohibited.

Revision Log
Affected
Revision Date Description of Change
Pages
A June 2015 All Initial Release

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 Contents
Safety...................................................................................................................... 4
Document Symbol Conventions................................................................................. 4
Machine Symbol Conventions.................................................................................... 4
General Safety Instructions...................................................................................... 5
Hazardous Energy Safety......................................................................................... 5
Equipment Overview............................................................................................... 6
Installation............................................................................................................. 8
Specifications......................................................................................................... 8
ECO Crumbler Dimensions........................................................................................ 9
Lifting Points.........................................................................................................10
Frame Assembly....................................................................................................10
Initial Startup Checklist........................................................................................ 11
Operation.............................................................................................................. 12
Startup.................................................................................................................12
Shut Down............................................................................................................12
Clog Removal/Abnormal Shutdown...........................................................................13
Opening/Closing the Hopper....................................................................................14
Maintenance.......................................................................................................... 15
Replacing the Screen..............................................................................................15
Replacing the Rotor Knives......................................................................................16
Replacing the Stator Knives.....................................................................................19
Recommended Spare Parts.................................................................................... 22
Declaration of Conformity..................................................................................... 24

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 Safety
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to
protecting your safety and preventing problems. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this
information.
Document Symbol Conventions
DANGER! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.

WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

CAUTION! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE: Indicates a potential situation which, if not avoided, can result in property damage or
damage to the equipment.
Note: Indicates information, notes, or tips for improving your success using the equipment.

Machine Symbol Conventions

The following symbols are used on the machine and equipment.
Hand Entanglement Hazard: This symbol is used to identify locations for the potential of
entanglement hazards.

Hand Cut/Sever Hazard: This symbol is used to identify locations for the potential of
cutting or severing hazards.

Hand Cut/Sever Hazard: This symbol is used to identify locations for the potential of
cutting or severing hazards.

Eye Protection: This symbol is used to remind personnel that eye protection should be
worn.

Hand Protection: This symbol is used to remind personnel that gloves or hand protection
should be worn.

Ear Protection: This symbol is used to remind personnel that hearing protection should be
worn.

Dust Protection: This symbol is used to remind personnel that respiratory protection
should be worn.

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 General Safety Instructions
Save These Instructions
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
serious injury or property damage.

The following general precautions are recommended for all personnel who perform system operation or
maintenance.

• Personnel responsible for system operation and/or maintenance should attend all available safety and
operational training courses.

• Do not defeat or disconnect safety interlocks on covers, doors, or any other hazard barrier.

• Know the location and operation of all Emergency Stop devices.

• Know the location of fire extinguishers and how to use them. Use only ABC type extinguishers on
electrical fires.

• Observe all safety and warning signs when working with the system.

• Make sure that the floors in the work area are dry and non-slip. Keep the work area clean to help
identify working hazards and conditions.

• Do not power up the controller when personnel are within the work area.

Hazardous Energy Safety

Sources of hazardous energy can be in many forms such as electrical power, hydraulic power, pneumatic
power, and stored energy such as springs, capacitors, and even falling weight. Before servicing any
equipment, it is important to disable, or at least account for, all forms of hazardous energy.

• Know the location of equipment branch circuit interrupters or circuit breakers and how to turn them on
and off in case of emergency.

• Avoid contact with electrical components while the system is powered. Contact with electrical
components may result in electric shock.

• In the event of a facility power failure, shut down the system power to prevent an unexpected system
restart when facility power resumes. An unexpected restart may result in personal injury or equipment
damage.

• Immediately disconnect electrical power if there are signs of overheating such as a burnt odor, smoke,
or excessive heat. Failure to disconnect power immediately may result in fire or equipment damage.

• Shut down the hydraulic power unit and release hydraulic system pressure before performing any
service or adjustment to any of the power or pumping system components.

• Do not allow leaking hydraulic oil to contact any part of the body. Hydraulic oil may be hot enough to
cause serious burn injury. High pressure leaks from hoses and fittings can inject oil through the skin.
Inspect for hydraulic oil leaks often and perform proper repair immediately.

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 Equipment Overview
The ECO Crumbler is a knife mill for Vacuum Hopper
granulating rubber recycling materials. Port Cover
The ECO Crumbler may be a stand-alone Product
process, or part of a complete recycling Inlet
system.

The ECO Crumbler consists of the primary

Hopper Belt
cutting chamber and support infrastructure. Dog Bolts Gaurd
Above the cutting chamber is the hopper
cover, which receives and contains the
incoming product. A vacuum port is
available at the top of the cover to control
airborne debris and to create a negative Screen
pressure differential within the cutting Access
chamber for improved product handling.

The upper half of the cutting chamber serves

Screen Lock
as the incoming product hopper to contain Wheels
the material for the rotating knives to act
upon. The cutting chamber can be opened
for maintenance by pivoting the hopper from
the rear using a pair of hydraulic cylinders.

The ECO Crumbler contains an

on-board hydraulic pump and reservoir
for operating the hydraulics. Electrically
activated valves control the hydraulics to Acess
the hopper lift and screen lift cylinders. Panels
Hopper Closed
A separator screen is located below Sensor
the rotary knives. Holes in the screen
Main Drive
permit fine particles to pass through Motor
while keeping larger particles within
the cutting chamber. To aid in changing
the screen, a pair of hydraulic cylinders
lowers and raises the screen into
position. When the screen is raised, the
three lock wheels lock the screen in the
closed position.
Screen
Lift
Hydraulic
Hopper
Pump
Lift

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 Coarse materials enter the hopper through Vacuum
the product inlet. The rotating knives Hopper Port
propel the material toward the rear of the Cover
Product
cutting chamber where a stationary knife Inlet
is used to cleave the larger material into
finer pieces. When the pieces are cut fine Screen Lock
enough, they pass through the holes in Wheels
the screen which lines the bottom of the Rotary
cutting chamber. Knives

Screen

Screen
Rack
Stationary
Knifes Discharge
Chute
Output
Auger

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 Installation
Specifications

Parameter Value
Power Consumption 72 kW/hr (typical)
Rotor Motor 90 Kw (125 HP)
Hydraulic System 2HP electric motor
Outfeed Auger Motor 2HP electric motor
Voltage per customer request
Rotor Diameter 800 mm (31 Inches)
Cutting Chamber L x W 1200 x 800 mm (48 x 31 inches)
Equipment Dimensions L x W x H 2150 x 2972 x 2950 mm (85 x 117 x 116 inches)
Equipment Weight 5600 Kg (12,346 Ibs.)
Product Inlet Port 254 mm (10 Inch) Diameter
Input Capacity 1000 Kg/hr
Vacuum Outlet Port 120 mm (4.75 inch)
Recommended Vacuum 19 m3/min (670 CFM)
Est. Wear Costs $2-$4 USD per ton
Recommended Input Size 25 mm (1 inch)
Product Size Range 6 mm - 2 mm (1/4” to 10 mesh)

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 ECO Crumbler Dimensions
3037mm
120in
1431mm
56in

936mm
37in

4556mm
179in

3746mm
147in
3003mm
118in

2044mm
80in

3037mm
120in
2974mm
117in
1400mm
55in
904mm
36in

2129mm
84in
1900mm
75in

759mm
30in

345mm
14in

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 Lifting Points
The ECO Crumbler and its components Hopper
contain several lifting points. It is Cover
important to lift the ECO Crumbler or
its components only by the appropriate Belt
Cover
lifting points for which they serve. The
ECO Crumbler as a whole, should be
lifted only by the support frame, and not Drive
Motor
by any other lifting points intended for
Main Mill
lifting individual components. (4)

Fork Lift

Temporary Cribbing
Frame Assembly

WARNING! Risk of injury or death. Observe all available precautions when hoisting or working
around elevated equipment and components:
• Never permit personnel to stand or work below elevated equipment.
• Never exceed the capacity of a lifting device. Make sure forklifts
and/or hoists are rated for the load. Make sure all slings, straps,
chains, and other lifting accessories are rated for the load and
in good condition.
• Take
Take precautions to prevent the load from tipping. Make
sure the load is balanced between lifting points. Make
sure that slings, straps, or chains are properly secured
so they cannot slide and cause the load to become
unbalanced.

The frame components are numbers to identify assembly joints.

Assemble the main frame on a level and flat surface. The frame
can be freestanding or bolted to the floor. Ensure that all 6
legs are plumb/level and at the same height. If necessary,
fabricate steel shims to account for any legs lower than
the remaining legs.

The output auger may be bolted to the main platform for

shipping purposes (shown above). Unbolt the auger and
remove it before lifting the main platform.

Using appropriate lifting means, raise the main platform

and place it on top of the frame. Securely bolt the
platform to the lower frame.

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 Initial Startup Checklist
After the physical installation is complete for the system, perform the following procedures and
inspections for the initial startup of the system.
General
• Inspect all major assemblies to ensure they are properly installed, and securely fastened in place.
• Inspect all safety guards and emergency stops to ensure they are properly installed and functioning.
• Make sure that no tools or foreign objects have been left in the equipment.
• Make sure all packing and shipping materials are removed from the system.
Hydraulic Power Unit
• When using bulk hydraulic oil for the first time fill, make sure to filter the oil to 25 microns before
adding it to the reservoir.
• Fill the reservoir with Mobil DTE 25 (or equivalent) oil.
• After the Controller has been started:
• Briefly start the HPU just long enough to verify that motor rotation is in the correct direction.
• Check all hydraulic lines for leaks and re-check the fluid level in the reservoir.
• Frequently inspect oil filter change indicators to ensure contaminants did not enter the system during
shipping and installation.
Augers and Conveyors
• Pay close attention to ensure no tools or foreign objects are left in the augers.
• After the Controller has been started, check the direction of rotation of the auger motors:
Hopper and Rotor

WARNING! Never operate the ECO Crumbler with the hopper open. Before startup, make sure
the hopper is closed and properly secured.

• Open the upper hopper as described on page 14 to inspect the hopper area and rotor.
• Make sure all tools and foreign materials are removed from the hopper area.
• Inspect the screen (see page 15) for proper installation and clearance to the rotor (see page 19).
• Manually rotate the rotor to ensure proper clearance between the rotor and stator knives. (See page
16)
• Check the direction of rotation of the drive motor.

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 Operation
Startup
The specific startup procedure will vary depending on how the system is integrated and any applicable
controller system. The following is a general startup sequence:

1. Verify that the hopper is predominantly empty. A large amount of product in the hopper may cause the
rotor to stall before it reaches operating speed. If necessary, complete the “Clog Removal/Abnormal
Shutdown” on page 13.

2. Verify that the screen is properly secured, and the hopper is closed and locked.

3. Start the vacuum blower.

4. Start the output conveyor (auger).

5. Start the main rotor motor and make sure it is up to full operating speed.

6. Start the infeed product conveyor.

Shut Down
Use the following sequence for performing a controlled shutdown:

1. Turn off the infeed product conveyor/auger.

2. Allow the system to process as much product out of the hopper as possible to reduce the startup load
on restart.

3. Turn off the main rotor motor.

4. Turn off the vacuum blower.

5. Turn off the outfeed auger.

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 Clog Removal/Abnormal Shutdown
In the event of an abnormal shutdown or other condition resulting in excess product in the bottom of the
hopper, use this procedure to clear the hopper. Avoid trying to start the rotor motor when excess product is
in the bottom of the hopper, as this can cause the motor to stall before it reaches operating speed.

DANGER! Lockout power to the main drive motor before opening the screen. Never permit
personnel to work on or near the rotor without mechanically blocking rotation. Avoid reaching
into the hopper near the rotor unless absolutely necessary, and only if the rotor is mechanically
blocked.

Locking Hand
1. Lockout power to the main rotor motor. If Handle Wheel
the blockage requires working near the rotor,
mechanically block the rotor from turning.

2. Remove the 6 or 8 screws (depending on

design) securing the screen access panel,
and remove the panel.

3. Loosen the 3 locking handles on the screen

retaining hand wheels, and turn the hand Mounting
Screws
wheels counterclockwise to release the top Access
of the screen carrier. Panel

4. Activate the hydraulic pump, and then

activate the screen position cylinder to lower
the screen carrier away from the rotor.

5. Taking care to stay clear of the rotor, remove

the excess product from the top of the screen.

6. Close the screen carrier and re-lock the hand

wheels.

7. Replace the screen access panel. Screen

Screen
Carrier

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 Opening/Closing the Hopper
DANGER! Lockout power to the main drive motor before opening the hopper. Never permit
personnel to work on or near the rotor without mechanically blocking rotation.

WARNING! Never operate the ECO Crumbler with the hopper open. Before startup, make sure
the hopper is closed and properly secured.

The upper hopper may need to be periodically opened for maintenance, inspections, or to clear
obstructions. It is important that the hopper be properly closed and locked before operation to prevent
personal injury or damage to the ECO Crumbler.

1. Shut down the system and lockout power to Alignment Hub

the drive motor.

2. Disconnect the product inlet from the hopper

cover.

3. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the top of Mounting

the hopper cover. Screws (6)

4. Remove the 6 bolts from the hopper

alignment hubs.

Manual
5. Loosen the 6 swing bolts, and rotate the bolts Lifting Eyes
downward to disengage them.

6. Activate the hydraulic pump.

7. Activate the hopper lift cylinder to raise the

hopper.

8. Reverse the procedure to close the hopper.

• Before closing the hopper, make sure to

inspect all mating surfaces for foreign
materials or tools.
Swing
Bolts (6)

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 Maintenance
Replacing the Screen

DANGER! Lockout power to the main drive motor before opening the screen. Never permit
personnel to work on or near the rotor without mechanically blocking rotation. Avoid reaching
into the hopper near the rotor unless absolutely necessary, and only if the rotor is mechanically
blocked.

Locking Hand
1. Lockout power to the main rotor motor. If Handle Wheel
the blockage requires working near the rotor,
mechanically block the rotor from turning.

2. Remove the 6 or 8 screws (depending on

design) securing the screen access panel,
and remove the panel.

3. Loosen the 3 locking handles on the screen

retaining hand wheels, and turn the hand Mounting
Screws
wheels counterclockwise to release the top Access
of the screen carrier. Panel

4. Activate the hydraulic pump, and then

activate the screen position cylinder to lower
the screen carrier away from the rotor.

5. Slide the screen of

off the carrier toward the
front of the machine.

6. Install the new screen on the carrier, and

make sure it is properly positioned.

7. Close the screen carrier and re-lock the hand Screen

Screen
Carrier
wheels.

8. Replace the screen access panel.

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 Replacing the Rotor Knives
The rotor knives will wear over time and need to be replaced or reground periodically. During
replacement it is important that the knives be adjusted properly with the appropriate gap between the rotor
and stator knives.

Note: If the stator knives will also be replaced, replace and adjust the stator knives before
adjusting the rotor knives. Refer to “Replacing the Stator Knives” on page 19.

DANGER! Lockout power to the main drive motor before opening the hopper. Never permit
personnel to work on or near the rotor without mechanically blocking rotation.

1. Shut down the system and lockout power to Wood

the drive motor. Blocking

2. Open the hopper as described on page 14.

3. Use a block of wood to keep the rotor

from turning while you work on each knife
position.
• Do not wedge the block against the screen,
or you could damage the screen.
• The more rigidly the rotor is held, the
easier it will be to loosen and tighten the
bolts.
• The block will need to be removed when
setting the knife positions, but reinserted
for torquing the bolts.

Left and
Note: The steps below for the removal and replacement Right Knives
of the right and left adjacent knives may be completed
concurrently or one after the other.

4. Slightly loosen, but don’t remove, all 3 bolts that

secure the knife and lock bar to the rotor head.

5. If the knife and/or lock bar are fused to the head, Rotor Head
break them loose with a deadblow hammer (or mallet
and block of wood) before removing the 3 bolts. This
will prevent them from falling and damaging other
components. Bolt and
Washer
6. If necessary, rotate the rotor head toward the front so
that the lock bar and knife will be supported when the
bolts are removed.

7. Finish removing the 3 bolts and remove the knife and

lock bar. Knife

8. Clean all of the mating surfaces of the rotor head, Lock Bar
lock bar, and if reused, the knife.

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 9. Inspect all of the mounting bolts for fatigue or
damage. If replacing any bolts, make sure the
grade is class 12.9 bolts.

10. To make it easier to perform a final knife

adjustment, pre-set the adjustment screws on the
replacement knives to be the same or slightly less
than the original knives. Worn Knife

• The distance should be measured from the head

of the bolt to the point of bevelled edge. New Knife

• Slightly less is preferred because the final

adjustment is easier when increasing the bolt Adjustment
length versus decreasing it. Bolt

11. Clean the mounting bolt threads and apply an

anti-seize compound to the threads.

12. Reinstall the rotor knife and lock bar, but don’t
fully tighten the mounting bolts yet. Same or
Slightly Less
• Note that the point of the rotor knife is toward
the direction of rotation.

13. If the stator knives need to be adjusted,

perform that adjustment before, or in
conjunction with, the first rotor knife.
(See page 19.)
Knife Gap
14. Remove the blocking from the rotor and
rotate the rotor until the tip of the knife
lines up with the tip of the first stator
knife, either front or rear. Adjustment
Bolt
• Turn the rotor slowly and watch both
right and left rotor knives to make sure Rotor Knife
they don’t hit the stator knives.

15. Measure the gap between the rotor knife

and stator knife. The gap should be Stator Knife
between:
0.010 and 0.020 inch (.2 to .5 mm).

• Make sure to check the gap at both

ends of the knife, and also in the center.
If the center gap is not within tolerance after the ends are properly gapped, the knife is not straight
and should be reground.

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 Adjusting the Knife Position
When adjusting the knife position, it is important to make the adjustment from a larger gap toward a
smaller gap. This ensures that the knife is seated against the head of the screw and that the thread lash
is at its minimum. If you over-adjust to too small of a gap, reset the screws and knife to a large gap and
re-approach the final gap from a large gap.

Note: Do not change the coarse adjustment bolts unless absolutely necessary to account for a new
knife that is larger than the original knife. The coarse adjustment screw is secured with a setscrew
that likely deformed the screw threads. So if an adjustment is required, it is recommended to
replace the bolt with a fresh bolt.
Jam Nut
1. Make sure the center mounting bolts
are loose and not constraining the free Adjusting Bolt
movement of the knife.
Coarse Adjustment,
2. Make sure the outer mounting bolts are snug Do Not Change
enough to resist movement, but not so tight
as to prevent movement.

3. Loosen the jam nut on the adjusting bolt.

4. Place a 0.015” (.3 mm) feeler gauge

between the tips of the rotor knife and stator
knife. (Tightening the jam nut later will
likely move the knife closer.)

5. Gradually turn the adjustment bolt

counterclockwise until the knives touch the
feeler gauge. Rock the rotor back and forth
while moving the feeler gauge to feel when
the knives are just beginning to touch the
feeler gauge.

6. Tighten the jam nut and recheck the gap to make sure it is between 0.010 and 0.005 inch (0.1 to
0.2mm)

7. Repeat the gapping for both ends of the knife.

8. Gradually tighten all 3 mounting bolts a little at a time, before finally torquing them to 145 lb•ft
(194 N•m).

9. Turn
T the rotor and check the gap at the opposite stator knife. If the gap is not the same as the previous
stator knife, adjust the stator knife as described on page 19.

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 Replacing the Stator Knives
The stator knives will wear over time and need
to be replaced or reground periodically. During Front Stator
replacement it is important that the knives be Knives
adjusted properly with the appropriate gap
between the rotor and stator knives.

DANGER! Lockout power to the main

drive motor before opening the hopper.
Never permit personnel to work on or
near the rotor without mechanically
blocking rotation.

1. Shut down the system and lockout power to

the drive motor.

2. Open the hopper as described on page 14. Rear Stator

Knives

3. Slightly loosen, but don’t remove, all 4 bolts that

secure the knife and lock bar to the hopper body.

4. If the knife and/or lock bar are fused to the

Left/Right
hopper body, break them loose with a deadblow
Knives
hammer (or mallet and block of wood) before Mounting
removing the 4 bolts. This will prevent them Bolts
from falling and damaging other components.

5. Finish removing the 4 bolts and washers, and

remove the knife and lock bar. Lock Bar

6. Clean all of the mating surfaces of the hopper,

lock bar, and if reused, the knife.
Knife
7. Inspect all of the mounting bolts for fatigue or
damage. If replacing any bolts, make sure the
grade is class 12.9 bolts.

8. Clean the mounting bolt threads and apply an

anti-seize compound to the threads.

9. Reinstall the stator knife and lock bar, but don’t fully tighten the mounting bolts yet.

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 Adjusting the Knife Position
The Position of the stator knives indirectly determines the distance the rotor knives are from the screen.
The optimal distance may vary depending on screen size, product parameters, and system performance.
Once chosen, however, the knives need to be precisely set to that distance to ensure they are parallel with
the screen.

1. Begin the adjustment with the front stator

knives. The rear stator knives will be adjusted
using the rotor.

2. Make sure the center mounting bolts are loose

and not constraining the free movement of the
knife.

3. Make sure the outer mounting bolts are snug Stator Knife Screen
enough to resist movement, but not so tight as Clearance
to prevent movement.

Screen
4. Adjust the knife to the desired screen
clearance. By default this should be between
1/2 and 5/8 inch (12 to 16 mm).

a. Loosen the jam nut on the adjusting bolt.

b. Gradually turn the adjustment bolt

counterclockwise until the knife reaches the Left/Right
desired distance from the tip of the knife to the Knives
inside surface of the hopper.

c. Repeat the adjustment for the second

adjustment bolt. The knife should be parallel
to the hopper within 0.020” (0.5mm).

d. Tighten the jam nuts and confirm the knife is

parallel. Adjusting Bolt

5. Gradually tighten all 4 mounting bolts a little at a

time, before finally torquing them to:
145 lb•ft (194 N•m). Jam Nut

6. Repeat the adjustment for the second front stator

knife. Both knives should be the same position and parallel.

7. With both front stator knives properly adjusted, complete the Rotor Knife Adjustment procedure
described on page 18. When completed, return here to complete the rear stator knife adjustment.

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 The rear stator knives needs to match the front stator knives. The gap to the properly adjusted rotor knives
is used to make this adjustment. To avoid a collision of knives due to stacked tolerances, locate the pair of
rotor knives with the closest gap to the front stator, and use this pair for setting the rear stator knives.

8. Locate the pair of rotor knives with the

narrowest gap to the front stator, and
position them at the rear stator knives.
Knife Gap
9. Make sure the center mounting bolts
are loose and not constraining the free
movement of the knife.

10. Make sure the outer mounting bolts are Adjustment

Bolt
snug enough to resist movement, but not
so tight as to prevent movement.
Rotor Knife
11. Loosen the jam nut on the adjusting bolt.

12. Place a 0.015” (.3 mm) feeler gauge

Stator Knife
between the tips of the rotor knife and
stator knife. (Tightening the jam nut later
will likely move the knife closer.)

13. Gradually turn the adjustment bolt

counterclockwise until the knives touch the feeler gauge. Rock the rotor back and forth while moving
the feeler gauge to feel when the knives are just beginning to touch the feeler gauge.

14. Tighten the jam nut and recheck the gap to make sure it is between:
0.010 and 0.005 inch (0.1 to 0.2mm)

15. Repeat the gapping for both ends of the knife.

16. Gradually tighten all 4 mounting bolts a little at a time, before finally torquing them to:
145 lb•ft (194 N•m).

17. Turn the rotor and check the gap at all rotor knives to ensure there are no collisions.

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 Recommended Spare Parts

Item Part Qty Description

1 SP-CB-120-FLY-KNF 1 Rotor Knives, 14 piece set
2 SP-CB-120-BED-KNF 1 Stator Knives, 4 piece set
Screens are available in the following sizes:
SP-CB-120-SCRN-5 Screen, 5 mm
SP-CB-120-SCRN-6 Screen, 6 mm
SP-CB-120-SCRN-7 Screen, 7 mm
3 1
SP-CB-120-SCRN-8 Screen, 8 mm
SP-CB-120-SCRN-9 Screen, 9 mm
SP-CB-120-SCRN-10 Screen, 10 mm
4 SP-CB-120-BEARING 1 Main Shaft Bearing Set
5 SP-CB-120-BOLT-KIT 1 Knife Bolt Kit, 42 Rotor, 16 stator
6 SP-CB-120-DBS 1 Main Drive Belt Set, 8 Belts

Spare part recommendations and pricing are subject to change without notice. Please contact an ECO
Green Equipment representative for the latest in required parts, service, and support.

ECO Green Equipment

(801) 505-6841 USA
[email protected]

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 Exploded View Parts Drawing
The image below is a graphical representation of the parts listed in the previous table.

4
6

Available
3
in 6 Sizes

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 Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturers Name: ECO Green Equipment, LLC.

Manufacturers’ Address: 425 N. 400 W, Building #3

North Salt Lake, Utah 84054, USA
(801) 505-6841

ECO GREEN EQUIPMENT, LLC declares that the machinery described below complies with applicable health and
safety requirements of Part 1 of Annex 1 of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/
EC. The machinery described below also complies with Safety Standards EN Norms: EN ISO 12100:2010, EN
60204-1:2006+A1:2009: Equipment and protective systems intended for use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres.

Confidential technical documentation has been compiled in accordance with Part A of Annex VII of Machinery
Directive 2006/42/EC and is available to European national authorities on written request only. If a request is
received, documentation will be delivered on a CD or by post.

Description: ECO Crumbler Granulator

Model Number: ECO CB-120-80-125-M

Specification: Rubber Granulating System

The following standards have either been referred to or been complied with in part or in full as relevant:

EN/ISO 12100: 2010 Machinery Safety Safety of machinery - General principles for design -
Risk Assessment and Reduction
EN 13849: 2008 Machinery Safety Safety Related Parts of Control Systems – Part 1
General Principals for Design and Part 2 Validation.
EN 614-2:2000+A1:2008 Machinery Safety Ergonomic design principals
EN 13850: 2008 Machinery Safety Emergency Stops - Principals of Design
EN / ISO 3741 Machinery Safety Hydraulics
EN 60204-1: 2006 Machinery Safety Electrical Safety Standard for Industrial Equipment
EN/ISO 4871 Noise Emissions Noise levels declaration for Equipment & Machinery
EN 61000-6-3:2007 EMC Generic standards – Emissions for –Industrial
environments
EN 61000-6-1: 2007 EMC Generic standards - Immunity for -Industrial
environments

Full Name of responsible person and place of signing Jonathan Porter

Position Vice
Vice President of Manufacturing

Signature

Date May 1, 2015

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