(First) Production of pellets

Process:

1. Fill water into collection container (enough that bottom of container is covered)
2. Push collection container underneath diverter valve
3. Open safety switch and splash guard
4. Check if extruder produces a constant stream of polymer melt
5. Turn on automatic mode
6. Close splash guard
7. Close safety switch
8. Check movement of diverter valve
9. Check that die plate is rinsed
10. Open safety switch
11. Open splash guard
12. Check that polymer melt streams into collection container
13. Clean die plate with a scraper
14. Check that all nozzles of die plate are open
15. Spray anti-adhesive spray (silicone spray) on die plate, knife carrier and knives
16. Close cutting chamber (EUP starts automatically)
17. Check inspection glass for water and pellets
18. Check pellets at outlet