GBC Shredmaster 5160X User manual

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This service manual covers adjustment, disassembly, operation, preventative
maintenance, troubleshooting procedures and contains an illustrated parts list
for the GBC Shredmaster 5160x shredder. The GBC Shredmaster 5160x is a
cross-cut, console shredder designed for higher volume requirements.
*Begining mid year 1997, the 5160x will be renamed as the 6160x. The 6160x is identical
to the 5160x with the exception of a new top cover label.
Innovative engineering has provided this shredder with the following operating
and safety features:
1. Automatic Operation -The unit begins to operate when a light beam is
broken as paper is inserted into the shredder throat. The motor stops running
when the light beam is no longer broken and the paper has had an
opportunity to clear the cutting head.
2. Overload Warning -Whenever the capacity of the shredder is exceeded the
unit stops shredding and the “Reverse” symbol illuminates.
3. Thermal Protection -The motor is equipped with a thermal protection device
which is triggered if the motor temperature reaches a predetermined level.
The motor will not operate until it cools.
4. Bag Full Sensor -When the shred bag becomes full, the motor automatically
turns off and the “Bag” light symbol illuminates. The shredder will not operate
until the shredded material is either compressed down or emptied.
5. Door Ajar Sensor -When the door of the shredder is not fully closed, the
“Door” light symbol illuminates. This is a safety feature that will only allow
the shredder to operate when the cabinet door is in the closed position.
Before using your GBC Shredmaster shredder, carefully read the operating
instructions in this manual. Once you have gained experience and familiarity
with its operation, you will be better equipped to use the remaining sections of
this manual to troubleshoot and repair the shredder.

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2.0 SPECIFICATIONS
Required
Electrical
Service:
115V AC +/ -10%, 60 Hz,
15 AMP, Two Wire Service with Ground
Electrical
Rating:115V AC 9.15AMPS
Single Phase
Motor: 3/5 Output HP @ 962 Watts, 9.15A,
Thermally Protected
Motor
Duty Cycle: Continuous Duty
Power
Consumption: 1000.05 Watts @ 17 Sheets, Nominal Line
Dimensions: 38.50” High
24.00” Wide
22.00” Deep
Weight: 245 Pounds
Shredding
Speed: 26.5ft/min. @ 1 sheet, 18.5ft/min. @ 18 sheets
Shred Size: 3/16” x 2 3/8” (4mm x 60mm)
Feed Throat
Width: 16”
Shredder
Capacity: 18 -22 sheets of 8.5” x 11” 20# Bond Paper
Noise Level: 67.5 No Load, 81.0 Full Load
Bag Size: 48”H, 24”W, 18”D
Shipping Box Dimensions L x W x H
Head 28¾”, 27¼”, 15”
Cabinet 28¾”,26½”,38¼”

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3.0 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
CAUTION: Two people are
required for the below
installation procedure.
1. Using the hand grips (a) provided “figure
1”, place the machine head
into the top of the cabinet. The
control panel may face toward the front
or back of the cabinet.
2. Open the door by pressing on the
door knob and place the hand grips
(a) located in the cabinet base (b) “figure
2”, into the holes found in
the cabinet.
3. Insert a plastic bag into the bag
frame from the under side of the
rail; fold over all four sides and
slide back into the guide rails.
4. Connect the power cord to a single
phase socket rated at 15 amps.
Figure 1
Figure 2

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4.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The GBC 5160X shredder can shred most office paper and documents.
However, the shredding of paper clips and other metal items may cause damage
to the shredder. Plastic materials such as credit cards, covers, inserts and film
should be avoided as they may lodge in the cutting head and prematurely dull
the cutters.
Operation
Please refer to the shredder control panel shown in Figure 4.1.
1. To begin using the shredder, press
the rocker switch (a) to the on position
“I”. The green control light (b) will
illuminate. The shredder is now in the
stand-by mode and will automatically
start shredding when paper is inserted.
When shredding is complete the
machine will automatically stop and
return to the stand-by mode.
2. If the bag full control light (c) is on,
the shredder bag must be changed.
3. For safety concerns the machine
will not operate when the cabinet door
is open. The red control symbol (d) will
light.
4. Whenever the shred capacity has
been exceeded, the unit will stop
shredding. The reverse symbol “R” (e)
will light. Press the rocker switch (a)
into position “R” and reduce the paper
stack and begin shredding again. In the case of a severe jam, it may be
necessary to tear off the paper as close to the
throat as possible. Then alternately rock the control switch between the Forward
and Reverse positions until the jam has cleared the cutting head. During this
operation, the thermal overload protector of the motor may be triggered and the
motor will appear inoperable. Wait a few minutes to allow the motor to cool,
then clear the jam.
5. Waste that does not need to be shredded can be thrown into the waste flap
area.
A = Rocker control Switch B = Stand-
by Control Symbol
C = Bag full Symbol D = Door ajar Symbol
E = Reverse Symbol
Figure 4.1