HERKULES HCR1 User manual

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Part# 1002439-05
6/4/12
Model: HCR1
This manual contains important information concerning the
installation and operation of the crusher listed above.
Read manual thoroughly and keep for future reference
INSTRUCTIONS
Herkules Equipment Corporation
2760 Ridgeway Court
Walled Lake, MI 48390-1662 USA
248-960-7100
800-444-4351
Fax [phone]
Patents USA 7070167 4793369, 4960142, 5174317, 5193561, 5485860 Canada 1299468 & Patents Pending
website: www.herkules.us
Made in the USA
e-mail: [e-mail]

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Table of Contents
Warnings …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
Model Information (List of models with descriptions and data) ……………………………………………… 4
Installation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Inspection ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
Operation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
Maintenance …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7
Repair …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Drawings with part lists: ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 7-8
Warning Symbol Caution Symbol
Serial Number
Model Number
Purchase Date
Distributor
CAUTION
WARNING
This symbol alerts you to the possibility of
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
instructions.
This symbol alerts you to the possibility of
damage to or destruction of equipment if you
do not follow the instructions.
This product has patent protection under
one or more of the following patent numbers:
7070167, 5485860, 5193561, 5174317
4960142, 4793369, 1299468
and Patents Pending
website: www.herkules.us
1002742
PATENT NUMBERS

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FAILURE TO HEED THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS MAY RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
1Herkules will not be held responsible for any personal injury and/or property damaged caused
due to owner/operator failure to follow the warnings and cautions listed in this manual.
2Read and understand all warnings, cautions and instructions before operating this equipment.
3It is the owner/operators responsibility to maintain the legibility of all warning and instruction labels.
4Do not alter or modify any part of this equipment.
5Do not attempt to bypass the door/latch interlock system. The door interlock is provided for operator safety.
6DO NOT open the door while the unit is operating. Always wait for the crusher to cycle completely.
7Crush only intended matter for the crusher.
8Always wear safety glasses when operating the crusher.
9Always wear suitable industrial gloves when handling crushed objects to prevent injury.
10 Check equipment regularly for proper operation and repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
11 Any crusher that appears to be damaged in any way, is badly worn or operates abnormally shall be removed
from use until repairs are made. Use only manufacture's approved accessories and service parts.
Contact a factory authorized service center for repairs.
12 DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL. REPLACE IF DAMAGED.
WARNING

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Model Information
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum crushing pressure 3.75 tons
Can capacity Four 1-gallon cans
Seven 1-quart cans
One 5-gallon can
Time to crush can 20 seconds
Overall width 33"
Overall height 91"
Overall depth 29"
Chamber width 14"
Chamber height 17.5"
Chamber depth 14"
Required air pressure 90-120 p.s.i.
Total weight 350 Ibs.
DESCRIPTION
Model HCR1 is a production crusher capable of crushing four 1-gallon cans or seven 1-quart cans or one 5-gallon can.
The stand accommodates a 55-gallon drum to collect crushed and ejected cans
The crusher provides the following features:
•Powerful 3.75 ton cylinder crushing plate assures the force necessary to do the job when crushing up to
7 quart cans.
•Operates with external air. No electric power is required.
•Safe double lock door protects operator.
•Lower slider plate automatically slides open at the end of the crushing cycle to eject cans into a disposal
drum located under the stand.

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OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY
It is the owner/operator responsibility to properly use and maintain this equipment.
The instructions and warnings contained in this manual shall be read and understood by the owner/operator prior
to operating this equipment.
If an owner/operator does not understand English, the contents of this manual shall be explained in the owner/
operator native language to assure the owner/operator comprehends.
It is the owner/operator responsibility to maintain the legibility of all warning and Instruction labels.
The owner/operator shall retain this manual for future reference to important warnings, operating and maintenance
instructions.
INSTALLATION
Installation consists of attaching the stabilizer
feet to the stand, the stand to the crushing
chamber, and connecting an external air
supply with 90 to 120 p.s.i.
See Figure (1). Install the crusher as follows.
A. Bolt stabilizer feet to the crusher stand
using the four 3/8-16 x 3/4 bolts & washers.
B. Using a hoist or Hi-Lo, set the crusher chamber
on the stand with the upper crossbar facing
the front of the unit.
C. Bolt crusher chamber to stand using the remaining
3/8" hardware supplied.
D. Connect the supplied pressure
regulator/filter and oiler assembly to the 3/8"
valve located on the back of the crushing chamber.
E. Remove the bowl of the oiler and fill to 3/4 full with
30W non-detergent oil, replace bowl.
F. Set the oiler at about 1/3 of it's maximum drip rate.
Drip rate should be lowered if oil is noticed leaking
from the cylinder.
G. Connect the external air supply to
the pressure regulator/filter.
Figure 1
Stabilizer foot
Filter/Regulator
Crusher stand
3/8" Hex bolt
Crusher chamber
Oiler

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INSPECTION
Prior to operation a visual Inspection shall be made. Check crusher for leaks, worn or missing parts.
Periodically check oil level of oiler. DO NOT RUN WITHOUT OIL.
Any crusher that appears to be damaged in any way, is badly worn or operates abnormally shall be removed
from use until repairs are made. Contact a factory authorized service center for repairs.
If over pressurizing of the equipment is believed to have occurred, contact a factory authorized service center for
inspection of the crusher.
An annual inspection by a factory authorized service center is recommended.
OPERATION
Turn the external air supply on.
Verify the pressure gauge on the pressure regulator/filter reads between 100 and 120 p.s.i. Adjust the regulator
as required.
NOTE:
If the external air supply is less than 100 p.s.i., the crusher will operate but the crushing performance is reduced.
Open door and place empty can(s) in center of chamber. See fig.2 for proper placement of cans in crusher.
Close the door and latch it firmly.
The pneumatic piston will descend to crush the can(s). At the end of the crushing cycle (approx. 20 seconds) open the
door to end the crushing cycle. This will trigger the automatic ejection plate. The crushed can(s) will fall from the
chamber. Make sure and have a container underneath the crusher to catch the crushed can(s).
WARNING DISCLAIMER
The crushing mandrel may be still moving when the Remove all solvents from cans
door is opened. Wait until the mandrel stops before prior to crushing.
placing hand in chamber.
IMPORTANT!! LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR WHEN NOT IN USE.
WARNING
A crushed can may have jagged metal edges. Use
good industrial work gloves to protect the hands
when handling a crushed can.
Figure 2
CORRECT
INCORRECT

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and understand all warnings, cautions and instructions before operating this equipment. Caution should be used
when operating this equipment as personal injury and/or property damage can result from equipment misuse. Adequate
personal protection is recommended to prevent splashing of fluids on the skin or in the eyes.
MAINTENANCE
Regularly check the pressure filter/regulator moisture trap for water. Drain as required.
Periodically check oil level in oiler bowl. Fill with 30W non detergent oil to 3/4 full when necessary.
DO NOT RUN WITHOUT OIL.
Regularly clean the crusher chamber to remove any accumulated sludge, metal particles or any other debris that
could affect the crusher operation.
Apply grease to door hinges on a regular basis to prevent the door from binding.
Apply motor oil to door latch pivot points on a regular basis to prevent latch from binding.
REPAIR
No service parts are available for this can crusher. Special tools and procedures are required for repair. If
repair is required, contact Herkules Equipment Corporation Customer Service, (800-444-4351) for your nearest authorized
service center.
AIR SCHEMATIC/SERVICE PARTS
Valve
#10060
Valve
#10278 Valve
#10172
Volume Chamber
#008-642
Regulator
#008-236
Oiler
#T18
Cylinder
#1003499
Cylinder
#008-604

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SERVICE PARTS
Crusher Chamber
#12032
Cylinder
#008-604
Ram Plate
#10055
Stand
#12031
Cylinder
#1003499
Pilot Valve
#10060
Stabilizer Foot
#10244
Ejection Plate
#10067