Garner PD-5 User manual

4075-411 Rev A
Model PD-5
(Physical Hard Drive Destroyer)
Operator’s Manual
10620 IndustrialAve. Suite 100
Roseville CA95678
USA
[phone]
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Table of Contents
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................1
Important Instructions..............................................................................................................................................1
Factory Voltage.......................................................................................................................................................2
PD-5 Component Identification...............................................................................................................................4
Front Panel Identification................................................................................................................................. 4
Front Panel Description.................................................................................................................................... 4
Inside Component Identification...................................................................................................................... 5
Inside Component Description ......................................................................................................................... 5
Operating the PD-5.................................................................................................................................................6
Initial Startup .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Single Button Operation ................................................................................................................................... 6
Display Messages............................................................................................................................................... 7
Operating Environment.................................................................................................................................... 7
Hard Drive Destruction..................................................................................................................................... 8
Multiple Hard Drive Destruction ..................................................................................................................... 9
Sold State Drive Destruction Using the Optional SSD-1............................................................................. 10
Cleaning............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Cleaning the Debris Tray................................................................................................................................ 12
Periodic Maintenance (Every 10,000 cycles) ................................................................................................. 13
Greasing the Drive Shaft ............................................................................................................. 13
Greasing the Vertical Crusher Slide Rails.................................................................................. 13
Cleaning the Air Filters................................................................................................................ 14
Inspecting/Cleaning Exhaust Exit Fan....................................................................................... 14
Parts List ...............................................................................................................................................................15
Specifications........................................................................................................................................................16
Warranty................................................................................................................................................................17

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the PD-5 Physical Hard Drive Destroyer. The PD-5 will physically destroy working and
non-working hard disk drives (HDD), Network HDD, Half-Height HDD, Standard HDD and Laptop HDD by
bending, breaking and mangling data platters, pc boards and the frames of the hard drives.
The PD-5 is also designed to destroy solid state memory devises when used with the optional SSD Destroyer
accessory.
To ensure safe operation of the PD-5, please be sure to read and understand the contents of this operator’s
manual before operating the PD-5. We also advise you to keep this manual at hand for a quick reference in the
future.
Important Instructions
PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION
BEFORE USING MODEL PD-5
This shipment was packaged and delivered to the carrier with utmost care to ensure safe delivery of goods to you,
our valued customer. PLEASE RETAIN ALL SHIPPING MATERIALS FOR FUTURE USE. FAILURE TO DO
SO MAY RESULT IN FREIGHT DAMAGE AND VOID WARRANTY.
In the event that you must transport your PD-5 to a different location or to the factory for repair service, you must
package it for safe delivery. Failure to do so may result in freight damage and will void the factory warranty.
Please contact Garner Products, Inc. at [phone] for further information if required.

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Factory Voltage
Each PD-5 comes with the above insert identifying the factory set voltage configuration. If the identified voltage
does not match your voltage mains, the correct voltage can be easily configured using the field selectable switch.
In the event the PD-5’s voltage setting needs to be changed, please perform the following steps:
NOTE: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE PD-5, TURN THE UNIT OFF
AND UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
1) Remove 11 screws with T-20 Torx Driver from the chassis’ right side.

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2) Carefully set the side panel perpendicular to the rear of the unit. Note: The ground cable attached to the
side panel does not need to be removed.
3) Slide the red power setting switch to either the 115V or 230V setting. Choose the setting that most closely
matches your power mains voltage.
4) Replace the side panel and secure with 11 screws using T-20 Torx Driver.

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PD-5 Component Identification
Front Panel Identification
Front Panel Description
1) Power Button
Applies power to the PD-5.
2) LCD Display
32 Character LCD Display with counter for Session and Total.
3) Destroy Button
Initiates the destruction function.
4) Door
/Door Handle
Prevents access to the HDD and destruction wedge during the destruction
process. If opened during the destruction process
,
the destruction wedge will
automatically stop.
When the door is closed, the d
estruction wedge will return
to its home position.

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Inside Component Identification
Inside Component Description
1)
Destruction Wedge
The Destruction Wedge pushes down on the hard drive(s) bending and
breaking the external and internal components, rendering the hard drive
inoperable.
2) Hard Drives
Image shows the proper location of two 1” hard drives stacked on top of each
other. Note: Hard drives are centered between the two Support Rails.
3) Support Rails
Supports and aligns the hard drive(s).
4) Debris Tray
Removable tray helps collect hard drive debris caused by the destruction
process. The Debris Tray can be easily lifted out and emptied.

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Operating the PD-5
Initial Startup
1) Unpack the shipping carton/case and take out the PD-5 Physical Destroyer.
2) Make sure that the PD-5 has not been damaged during transportation.
3) Retain all shipping materials for possible future use.
4) Confirm power configuration as indicated on the attached sheet placed with this manual. Alternately, you
can perform the steps in the “Factory Voltage” section of this manual.
Single Button Operation
1) Press the “Power” button. The LCD display will go through a start sequence which will display
manufacturer information, software version, total number of cycles and then a ready screen. The
destruction wedge returns to home position.
2) Open door (The LCD display will show “Door Open”) and place the hard drive(s) on the Support Rails.
Note: Center the hard drive between right and left Support Rails and ensure the hard drive(s) are
positioned towards the back (Laptop drives can be oriented perpendicular to the standard drive orientation
to mount on both support rails).
3) Shut the door. The LCD will display “Ready Session: 0”.
4) Press the “Destroy” button. The PD-5 will destroy the media in the destruction chamber and return to the
home position, ready to destroy the next piece of media.
5) Open the door and remove the hard drive(s) when the LCD displays “Ready Session: 1”, indicating the
destruction process is complete and a cycle has been recorded.
6) Repeat Steps 2-5 until the job is complete.

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Display Messages
Action
LCD Display
Description
Step 1:
Press POWER
button
GARNER
PRODUCTS, INC.
Displays Manufacturer.
Garner Products
PD-5 Crusher
Displays Destroyer Model.
FIRMWARE VER
##
Displays current firmware version.
Total Count
# −− ##
Displays total erasing cycles.
Number on left indicates number of
times the counter reached 50,000.
Ready
Session = 0
Ready for media to be placed in the
destruction chamber
.
Counter for erase cycles from power
up.
Step 2:
Insert media
Step 3
:
Press “Destroy”
Door Open
Indicates media safety door is open –
this is normal when inserting media
to be destroyed.
Finding Media
Destroy cycle has started.
Media Found
> CRUSHING <
PD
-
5 switches from high speed to
high torque to crush media.
MAX FORCE
PD
-
5 has used maximum force and
will stop and return to home.
Going Home
Indicates PD
-
5 is returning to home
position (Wedge at MAX height).
Step 4:
Ready
Session = 1
Destroy cycle is complete. Open
door and remove media.
Periodic
Maintenance:
Service Required
See Operator’s Manual
Every 10,000 cycles, the PD-5
requires
service. See page 13 of
manual for details
Operating Environment
Do not use or keep the PD-5 in environments with excessive heat, cold, humidity, or dust.
Use caution when bringing the PD-5 from a cold environment into a warm environment. If moisture has
accumulated due to a sudden change of temperature, wait (1) hour until moisture has completely dissipated
before operating the PD-5.
Place the PD-5 on a secure and stable horizontal surface. Position the PD-5 to allow proper air flow from the
side air inlets and the rear exhaust. A minimum clearance of 6 inches from any obstructing wall or solid surface
is recommended.

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Hard Drive Destruction
The PD-5 is designed to destroy many different formats of hard drives including: laptop drives, standard 1” drives,
and 1.5” drives.
To destroy hard drives:
1) Press Power button.
2) Remove mounting hardware from hard drive that would cause the media door not to close.
3) Lift door, and insert hard drive into PD-5.
4) Close door and press the “Destroy” button to activate destruction cycle.
5) Open Door and remove the crushed hard drive(s).