Intimus SSD-HDD-Granulator User manual

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SSD-HDD-Granulator
Operating Instructions
Before operating carefully read the Operating Instructions!
intimus International GmbH
Bergheimer Straße 6 - 16
88677 Markdorf
Germany
Tel.: ++49 (0)7544 / 60-0
Fax.: ++49 (0)7544 / 60-248
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.intimus.com

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1CONTENTS
1CONTENTS 2
2Description of Symbols 4
3General 5
3.1 Warranty and Liability 5
3.2 Copyright 5
3.3 Convention, intended use 6
3.4 Organisational measures 7
3.5 Personnel selection and qualification; basic responsibilities 8
4Security information 9
4.1 Normal mode 9
4.2 Special work 10
4.3 Reference to possible cause of risks 11
5Function of the machine 12
6Technical Data 12
7Shreddable materials and warranty details 13
8Suggested Feed Rates 14
8.1 Cutting unit A 14
8.2 Feed conveyor with timer for cutting unit A 15
8.3 Cutting unit B 16
9Machine set-up 17
9.1 Transportation or relocation 17
9.2 Storage 17
9.3 Installation 17

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9.4 Unpacking and assembly 17
9.5 Checklist 22
9.6 Required tools: 22
9.7 Combination with optional feed conveyor 23
9.8 Combination with optional dust extractor 24
10 Operation Manual 25
10.1 Installation information: 25
10.2 Operating information: 25
10.3 Operating 25
10.4 Troubleshooting 28
11 Cleaning of shredding unit and screen 29
11.1 Cleaning of shredding unit 29
11.2 Cleaning of the screens 29
11.3 Exchange & cleaning of screen in cutting unit A 30
11.4 Exchange & cleaning of screen in cutting unit B 33
12 Lubrication and service 39
13 Declaration of EC-Conformity 41
14 Reference to product liability 42
15 Reference to improper use of the machine 42
16 Manufacturer and Service Provider 42
17 PLC programm EASY E4 43
Appendix:
•Circuit diagrams
•List of electrical components
•Dimensional drawing
•Spare parts list
•Description of purchased parts

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2Description of Symbols
Information!
Important application note.
Attention!
Danger of destruction or damaging of machine or facility
Danger!
Danger for life or physical condition.

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3General
3.1 Warranty and Liability
General terms of intimus International GmbH apply.
Warranty and Liability claims are null and void if one or more of the following points apply:
•Inappropriate use of the machine
•Improper installation, commissioning, set-up, operation or servicing of the machine
•The machine was designed for safe operation by trained and instructed staff only
and is not designed to be used by children.
•No other work may be performed on the machine during cleaning or servicing
•If the machine was used:
-with inoperative safety devices
-with incorrectly installed safety devices
•Non-observance of the references related to:
-transport
-installation
-start-up
-set-up
-maintenance
-Unauthorised physical/structural modification of the machine
-Unauthorised intervention into the control system
-Emplacement and use of unapproved components and spare parts
-Faulty repairs by non-trained and unauthorized personnel
3.2 Copyright
The operation manual in hand and associated documents remain the property of intimus
International GmbH. They are handed to our customers and users of our products.
Without our explicit permission it is forbidden to copy these documents or hand them over
to any third parties, especially to our competitors.
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3.3 Convention, intended use
3.3.1
- The machine is built according to state of the art technology and to generally approved
safety regulations
- Nevertheless, when using unless used strictly in accordance with the instructions and
by a trained operator then the operator and third parties may place themselves in
harm’s way.
- adverse effects to the machine and other material property
3.3.2
- Use the machine only in proper technical condition
- Use the machine only under awareness of safety & danger and in full compliance with
the operation manual
- Permanently check and repair any malfunctions of the machine especially regarding
damage to safety switches and interlocks, which in case of damage and malfunction
must be repaired without any delay by qualified personnel
- The machine is to be used:
•only for the purposes for which it was originally designed and built
•only for the purposes as described in the operator manual, see chapter 7 of this
manual
•for industrial and commercial use only
- Any other use than specified above is out of designated use
- The manufacturer or supplier is not liable for any damages if the machine is not used
and maintained in the correct manner
- The operator bears the full risk of any such damages
- The operator must be suitably trained on the equipment, have full knowledge of the
operation manual and be aware of all safety, usage and maintenance requirements.

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3.4 Organisational measures
•The operation manual must be readily available at the machine.
•In addition to the operation manual users are to observe:
- general legal requirement and regulations
- full accident prevention regulations
- environment protection regulations
- personnel protective equipment is to be provided by the operating company
•Local and internal instructions are to be respected and adhered to
•Before starting any work on the machine the operating personnel has:
- to respect the basic rules for job safety and accident prevention
- to read, understand and acknowledge all aspects of job safety pertinent to
the operation of the machine.
•The behaviour of the operating personnel in accordance of the safety
regulations must be checked and corrected by the operating company
•It is forbidden for any personnel working on or near the equipment to have
long, untied hair, loose clothing or jewellery, or any other items that may
potentially become attached to the equipment in case of:
- risk of injury
- getting caught whilst near or feeding into the machinery
•Personnel must be provided and wear suitable protective clothing
•All safety and hazard notifications on the machine or in the instructions must
be respected
•All safety and hazard signs on the machine must be in readable state
•In the case of any security or safety related issues, or if any changes are noted
in performance relating to the machine, the unit must be stopped immediately
and reported and recorded both to a suitable responsible person internally,
and in turn to the suppliers

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•Without of the consent and approval of the supplier:
- No modifications must be made to the machine
- No changes or adjustments are to be made to the height of the machine or
that will change the operating height in relation to the operator
- The operator must not stand higher than the machine when feeding items
into to the machine and must never stand on any raised platform such as a
pallet or box placed in front of the machine which might reduce the distance
between operator and cutting system to a level which does not meet the
required safety standards
- No modifications of calibrations of any of the safety device must be made
which may impair safety.
•Use only original spare parts or those that are conforming to the specified
technical standards may be used
•Do not make any modifications in programmable control systems
•Always keep terms of any issues relating to performance, modification and
safety mentioned with the manual
•To undertake any maintenance task a proper workshop equipment is
absolutely essential
•Provide, communicate and record the location and handling of suitable fire
extinguishers
•Observe and record any fire call and fire fighting
3.5 Personnel selection and qualification; basic responsibilities
•The operation of the equipment is only allowed to be executed by reliable
personnel. Always observe the lawful minimum age
•Clearly define the responsibilities of personnel for operating, servicing and
maintenance
•Ensure, that only fully instructed personnel work on or use the equipment
•Carefully note down and communicate who will be the responsible person for
the training of machine operators
•Personnel to be trained are only allowed to work at the machinery under
permanent view a suitably trained supervisor, who is in the position to reject
any safety-adverse directives from third parties
•Electrical requirements are to be carried out by authorised and suitably
qualified electricians/trained personnel. Observe normal rules and regulations
relating to local requirements

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4Security information
Read careful before start-up of the machinery!
4.1 Normal mode
•Minimum age of persons to operate the machinery is 16 years.
•Inside the working area of the machine, the operator is responsible for other
persons.
•The machine must be placed on even and solid ground.
•Before leaving the machine turn-off main switch and protect it against unauthorised
start-up.
•Maintenance and cleaning as well as the removal of the safety devices are only
allowed with main switch turned-off (ensure that the main switch cannot be turned-
on).
•Ensure that safety devices supplied with the machine are in function and uses.
•Do not access the cutting knives. Danger of serious injury!
•Collecting containers for shred goods must be suitable for the shredded materials
and their residual liquids.
•Dangerous goods and improper materials must be separated from the waste
before shredding and be disposed separately (e.g. cans and containers used for
highly inflammable and explosive substances).
•Waste that can produce loops/tails must be pre-treated separately not to be able
to create danger of injury by pulling the operator or other materials into the
shredding unit. I.e. do not feed a material with tails that could become tangled
drawing the operator or persons in the vicinity towards the machinery.
•The operator has to be trained on the machine and must always wear appropriate
safety clothing.
•Take measures for steadily operating the machine in a safe and functional
condition. Use machine only, when protection devices and safety attachments are
installed and also functional.

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•Check the machine for external visible damage and defects on a daily basis or
before any new operation starts.
•Be aware of any changes to the equipment, including the operating performance.
Inform the responsible person about any changes. If any change occurs
immediately stop the machine and shut down and carry out checks. Do not re-start
until being confident there is no fault or problem.
•In case of malfunction of the machine: stop and protect it against unauthorised
start-up. Clear faults without any delay.
•Before starting the machine assure that nobody will be at risk.
4.2 Special work
Special work in the course of operation and maintenance as well as troubleshooting
during operation; waste disposal
•Observe the terms for service and maintenance. This tasks must be executed only
by qualified personnel.
•The operating personnel and supervisors are to be informed before service tasks
will take place.
•If necessary, block off and mark a suitable service area.
•Before service/maintenance: clean the machine from oil .
•Do not use aggressive cleaning agent.
•Use fibre-free cleaning rag.
•After demounting of safety devices for servicing or maintenance works always re-
install and test them before operating the machine.
•Take care for environmentally friendly disposal of operating materials fluids and
replacement parts.

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4.3 Reference to possible cause of risks
4.3.1 Power supply
- Operations in the power supply system must executed by performed by qualified
personnel only.
- The switch cabinet must always be closed.
- Access to any electrical part by authorised personnel with key only.
4.3.2 Noise
- Permanent sound level of the machine in idle mode: max. 70 dB(A).
- Depending on the working processes the sound level can be higher.
- Personal ear protection is mandatory.
4.3.3 Oil, grease and other chemical substances
- Handling of oil, grease and other chemical substances only in accordance with
safety regulations for the according material.

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5Function of the machine
Exchangeable hardened cutting discs are mounted on two counter rotating steel shafts
Materials such as optical and magnetic data mediums are drawn-into cutting shafts and
cut into pieces.
Depending on requested security level the shredded chips can be fed once more to reach
a smaller particle size or, if necessary, a screen can be optionally installed underneath
the cutting unit with hole diameters of e.g. 12, 10, 8, 6 mm to reach the target security
level.
The drive and cutting unit is protected against overload by an electronic torque limiter with
reversing movement.
6Technical Data
Hard drive shredder intimus SSD-HDD Granulator
Cutting area A 350 x 500 mm for HDD´s
Cutting Area B 106 x 500 mm for Flash media
Opening 102 x 200 mm
Drive P 5,5 kW 400V 50Hz 3Ph
Current consumption IN11 A (in case of overcharge: temporary
rising of charging rate to 3x INpossible)
Fuse 32 A
Revolutions 15 1/min
Machine number see typeplate
Year 2021
Noise level max. ≤70 dB(A) - in no load operation
Weight approx. 1200 kg with screens

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7Shreddable materials and warranty details
The SSD-HDD Granulator features two different cutting units.
Cutting unit A (right) is designed to shred optical and magnetic media including standard
size hard drives (2.5’’, 3.5’’ and 5.25’’), video cassettes, printed circuit boards and data
storage tapes, CDs, DVDs, DDS and DLT. It is fed via a special feed tray, whose
maximum accepted media size is approx. 270 x 220 x 50 mm (l x w x h).
Cutting unit B (left) is equipped with thinner knives and designed to shred Flash-media
like thumb- or pen-drives, SD-cards and smart cards. It is fed via a separate feed tray,
whose maximum accepted media size is approx. 100 x 220 x 50 mm. No magnetic
HDD´s must be fed into this cutting unit to avoid damage to its slim knives. The
feed tray is equipped with two magnets which will prevent most magnetic HDD´s
from sliding into the cutting unit and allow for a removal by the operator. For
feeding of any differing products please contact the supplier for written approval
and advice.
The machine is supplied with a limited
warranty for 6 months from the date of
delivery with wear parts excluded (cutting
cylinders, spacers, security screen and
drive system). Whilst cutting head parts are
specially hardened it must be noted that
computer hard drives and other media
contain tough materials including metal parts
which wear the cutting head of the shredder
after varying time, depending on type, size,
quality and volume of shredded goods.
Media of categories F, O and T must only
be fed in a mix with FLASH-Media at a reduced feed rate to avoid melting after
longer operation.
Computer hard drives and other optical media contain magnetic parts which by
their nature will stick to any metal surfaces including cutters, spacers etc. It is an
absolute necessity therefore that these magnetic parts are removed from the machine on
a weekly basis or earlier if the capacity throughput of the unit shrinks.
It must also be noted that you should never try to shred any type of hardened metal
like the head of a hammer as this will permanently damage the cutting knives and
associated parts.
Please note that the unit should be placed under a suitable annual preventative
maintenance contract from new by a trained engineer or the warranty may be void.
Attention!
Do not shred
material which contains poisonous or caustic
substances or substance
s which develop corrosion or which are
combustible.
B
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8Suggested Feed Rates
To avoid jamming when operating the machine with sieve and the following long-winded
clearing of the jam and eventual damages to the machine, the feed rate must be equal
to the output of the sieve. With a smaller meshed sieve the output will decrease as well.
Attention!
The operator must define the output of the machine with his
specific shredding material and the installed sieve and adapt his
feed-rate accordingly.
8.1 Cutting unit A
For standard 3.5” HDD´s with average weight the following suggestions for feed rates
were evaluated for ease of operation:
For 3.5” HDD´s up to 520 grams weight
1 HDD every 1,200 seconds with 3 mm screen
1 HDD every 135 seconds with 10 mm screen
1 HDD every 85 seconds with 12 mm screen
1 HDD every 60 seconds with 14 mm screen
For 3.5” HDD´s up to 620 grams weight
1 HDD every 1,200 seconds with 3 mm screen
1 HDD every 165 seconds with 10 mm screen
1 HDD every 100 seconds with 12 mm screen
1 HDD every 60 seconds with 14 mm screen
For 3.5” HDD´s with hot swap tray caddy
1 HDD every 1,800 seconds with 3 mm screen
1 HDD every 240 seconds with 10 mm screen
1 HDD every 150 seconds with 12 mm screen
1 HDD every 90 seconds with 14 mm screen
For smaller HDD´s and lighter media shorter intervals may be chosen according to the
actual load level. Please note that the above mentioned figures are based on intimus
internal tests. HDD´s, which intimus used for their tests, may achieve different throughput
figures than your specific material.
For this reason each operator must determine the output of the machine with his specific
shredding material and adapt his feed rate accordingly. Damages which result out of
overloading are excluded from warranty.

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8.2 Feed conveyor with timer for cutting unit A
To make feeding more convenient, the
machine can be updated with a feed
conveyor with timer. The feed conveyor can
be loaded with around 15 data media at a
time. It is imperative to put one 3.5” HDD or
two 2.5” HDD´s only in each compartment of
the feed conveyor. It is interdicted to put
more media in each compartment to avoid
overfeeding and jamming of the shredder,
which may require time-consuming
disassembly of the screen to clear the jam.
After loading the feed conveyor
operation of the shredder can be started.
While the conveyor feeds the loaded data
media automatically over a period of time into
the shredder, the operator can leave the
machine and perform other tasks.
Once the shredder is started via the START
button, automatic operation of the feed
conveyor is started simultaneously. To avoid
overfeeding and jamming of the shredder, the
feed intervals of the feed conveyor must be
adapted to the data media being put into each
compartment of the conveyor and to the
installed screen. Please refer to the feed
rates given in chapter 8.1 and continue as
follows: With the shredder stopped, adjust the
timer according to the data media loaded and
the screen installed. Example: when 3.5”
HDD´s with hot swap tray caddy are loaded
and the 14 mm screen is installed, the correct
feed rate is 90 seconds or 1 minute and 30
seconds. The timer must be set to 1 minute
30 seconds for proper function as follows:
Press the “” key on the timer. A small green
“s” appears on the display. As long as the s
shows, the interval can be adapted by
pressing the two left cursor keys at the timer.
“” will increase the interval and “” will
decrease it. When you keep pressing one key, it will accelerate after a while. Use the
keys to install the desired feed rate and confirm by pressing the “” key again. Now the
new interval shows on the display. When you start the shredder by pressing the “Start”-
button, the timer will start to count down. Once it reaches “0”, the conveyor will move for
5 seconds and feed one compartment into the cutting unit. The timer then automatically
starts the next count-down with the same interval.

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Attention!
When feeding data media via the feed conveyor, you must
NOT
feed further data media manually via the feed tray of
cutting unit
Ato avoid overloading and jamming of the shredder.
8.3 Cutting unit B
For standard thumb and pen-drives with average weight the following suggestions for
feed rates were evaluated for ease of operation:
For pen drives up to 15 grams weight
1 unit every 225 seconds with 2.5 mm screen
2 units every 60 seconds with 3 mm screen
2 units every 40 seconds with 4 mm screen
2 units every 5 seconds without screen
For SD-cards up to 2.5 grams weight
1 units every 36 seconds with 2.5 mm screen
8 units every 60 seconds with 3 mm screen
10 units every 30 seconds with 4 mm screen
12 units every 5 seconds without screen
For SSD drives up to 70 grams weight
1 unit every 1,200 seconds with 2.5 mm screen
1 unit every 200 seconds with 3 mm screen
1 unit every 105 seconds with 4 mm screen
1 unit every 15 seconds without screen
For smaller and lighter media shorter intervals may be chosen according to the actual
load level. Please note that the above mentioned figures are based on intimus internal
tests. Media, which intimus used for their tests, may achieve different throughput figures
than your specific material.
For this reason each operator must determine the output of the machine with his specific
shredding material and adapt his feed rate accordingly. Damages which result out of
overloading are excluded from warranty.

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9Machine set-up
9.1 Transportation or relocation
The machine may only be transported with fork lift trucks or pallet trucks with sufficient
lifting capacity as well as with other suitable lifting devices. Weight of the machine is @
1,200 kgs. Transportation / lifting devices may only be used at corresponding spots of
wooden crate or the machine itself. Local prescriptions or legislation have to be obeyed.
9.2 Storage
The machine has to be stored dry and dust free. Big differences in temperature cause
steam and are therefore prohibited. The electronics might else be damaged. Parts that
are not protected against corrosion can get rusty as well.
9.3 Installation
Place the shredder on stable and solid ground. For transportation use a forklift truck or
pallet truck. For further information please refer to chapter "transportation". It is
imperative, that the maximum permissible floor load is not exceeded, as the unit can
reach a total weight of up to 1,200 kgs, depending on execution. Additional anchoring of
the unit to the floor is possible but not imperative
Caution: the unit must be operated indoors only and at moderate ambient (10-40° C)
temperatures!
A threephase current outlet must be available, protected with a slow blow fuse (required
capacity see chapter 3). Differing voltage can cause electronic faults or loss of
performance. The loop resistance of the mains supply at location of connection must not
exceed 0.5 Ohms. The metallic section of the electrical supply at location of connection
must be designed in a way that if the machine is blocked the voltage is not reduced by
more than 15% (blocking current of machine is app. 6 times nominal current).
9.4 Unpacking and assembly
1. Machine is packed in a wooden crate (A). For unloading and transport a suitable fork
lift truck or hand pallet truck must be used. Check, that the maximum permissible floor
load is not exceeded, as the unit can reach a total weight of up to 1,200 kgs, depending
on execution.
2. Then place the wooden crate on even and solid soil and remove the crate. Usually it
is sufficient, to remove the bolted front side of the crate (C), since it is not nailed but
fixed with T20 Torx wooden screws (B).
3. Now remove the protective plastic foil (D).
4. Next step is unbolting of the 4 bolts which connect the machine with the basic pallet.
This can be size 8 allen head bolts at the machine feet and a size 17 nut below the
pallet €. Alternatively, Torx T40 wooden screws can be used or a mixture of both
systems.

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5. Lift the shredder with a forklift with 1,500 kgs capacity and remove the wooden pallet.
Then place the shredder on even and solid soil (G).
6. Now open the door in the chassis of the machine by turning the black knob. Remove
the black transport traverse after unbolting the bolts with a size 6 allen key (H). Ensure
to keep traverse and bolts for eventual future relocations. Now you may bring the
machine with one or two hand pallet trucks to the final installation site. The machine
may be dowelled to the floor, which is, however, not imperative. In mobile installations
on trucks or in vans, the machine must be properly fixed to the vehicle by the
coachbuilder according to local regulations.
7. Lubrication of synchronising gears (K): Remove the sheet steel cover after unbolting
the two allen head bolts with a size 4 key. Standard lubrication is with grease. Fill the
supplied grease gun with suitable grease (see chapter “lubrication” in the manual),
apply the grease gun to the right nipple and feed grease until it exits the end of the
grease tube and drops onto the synchronizing gears. Continue feeding grease while
the machine is running until the gears are greased all around.
A canister with oil is supplied with the machine. Oil is for emergency lubrication. Pour
oil into the oil pan below the synchronizing gears until the oil reaches the “oil”-marked
level. Don´t fill in more, since the rim of the oil pan is lower in the hidden area below
the synchronizing gears and oil might escape here. Operate the machine and check,
whether oil is applied onto the synchronizing gears. Then close the sheet steel cover
and fix it with two allen head bolts and a key size 4.

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