Marathon Shredder Guide

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OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
AND INSTALLATION
Shredder
TM

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Table of
Contents Page
Introduction························································· 3
Pr e-Operating Instructions ······································· 4
E quipment Information ··········································· 5
O perating Instructions ············································ 6
E quipment Specifications········································· 7
Electric Safety Switch ············································· 8
Mai ntenance ······················································· 9
Mai ntenance Pictures ············································· 10
Trouble Shooting Guide··········································· 11
Instal lation Instructions ·········································· 12
Parts Ordering Information ······································ 13
No tes Page·························································· 14

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing a Rx Shredder.
This p roduct is d esigned t o g ive yo u rel iable servic e a nd sup erior p erformance fo r
years t o c ome. T o guarantee top p erformance fro m yo ur sh redder a nd sa fest
operation, every person involved in o peration, ma intenance, a nd inst allation should
read and thoroughly understand all instructions in this manual and follow all warnings.
If you need assistance with your shredder, please contact your equipment distributor.
When you contact your distributor, you will n eed to provide serial number, installation
date, and electrical schematic number.
If you have any safety concerns with equipment, or need further
information, please contact us at:
Ameri-Shred Corp.
P.O. Box 68
Alpena, MI 49707
1-800-634-8981
INTRODUCTION

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• Employers should allow only authorized and trained personnel to operate this
equipment.
• Do not remove access covers except for servicing.
• This shredder utilizes a safety interlock switch and stops power to the motor when
the collection bag access door is open.
• The electronic circuitry in this shredder performs several functions:
Senses the presence of paper in the shredder inlet and automatically starts
shredding and then stops the shredder after the paper has passed through.
Controls the safety functions of the shredder.
Operates the indicator lights.
• The automatic start function of this shredder uses a diffuse type photo eye in the
paper feed slot to detect the presence of paper.
• Depress the stop switch when shredder is not in use.
CAUTION: Do not insert any objects other than what it was designed for.
Never insert hand, fingers or any foreign objects into the feed opening.
Serious injury may result.
Keep all loose articles of clothing, ties, jewelry, long hair or other loose
objects away from feed opening.
Serious injury may result.
Always turn off and unplug the machine before moving, servicing,
cleaning or any other conduct other than normal operation.
Serious injury may result.
PRE-OPERATING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
Physical Dimension: Depth:26 1/4”
W idth:24”
Heig ht:44 1/4”
Feed Openings: Paper:10” Wide
Bottles:4” Diameter x 6” Tall
Process Time: 5 Seconds to Process 20 Sheets of 8 1/2” x 11”
or 10 Sheets of Pressure Sensitive Labels
Shipping Weight: 480 Pounds
Sound Level: Less Than 65 Decibels
Bottle Disposal
Door
Emergency
Stop Switch
Forward / Reverse
Switch & Power
On Light
Paper and Label
Feed Slot
Collection Bag
Access Door

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TO SHRED PAPER:
1. I f “EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH” is illuminated, depress button and light will turn off.
2. “POWER ON” light indicates unit is ready to operate.
3. Insert paper in to feed slot and photo eye will sens e material is pr esent, shredder
will process material and automatically shut down.
TO SHRED BOTTLES:
1. I f “EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH” is illuminated, depress button and light will turn off.
2. “POWER ON LIGHT” indicates unit is ready to operate.
3. Operator raises feed door.
4. Operator places bottle with lid removed into chamber to be shredded.
5. Operator closes door.
6. Shredder starts, processes material and shuts down automatically.
HOW TO CLEAR A PAPER JAM:
1. The shredder will a utomatically at tempt to clea r it self by rot ating t he knives
forward a nd reverse if t oo muc h o r too larg e o f a p iece o f mat erial is in t he
chamber. This is normal. If this continues for more than 20 – 30 seconds depress
th e “EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH”.
2. Empty the collection bag if full.
3. Depress and hold “REVERSE S WITCH” the shredder will a ttempt to b ack paper
out of paper feed slot.
4. If shredder jams in reverse mode, depress and hold “FORWARD SWITCH”.
5. If shredder jams again, alternate slowly depressing the “REVERSE SW ITCH” and
“FORWARD SWITCH” to attempt t o m ove jam med pape r co mpletely th rough
shredder.
6. If yo u are una ble to c lear the j am using t his met hod, d epress “EMERGENCY
STOP SWITCH” an d “UNPLUG T HE S HREDDER”, remove t he collect ion bag
from cabin et and carefully re move an y pap er e xtending be low th e cu tting h ead.
Reinsert collection bag and repeat jam clearing procedure.
DANGER:
Because the sensor c annot t ell the difference between p aper and other o bjects, this
feature c an b e a ha zard. To a void accidents, d epress t he “EMERGENCY S TOP
SWITCH” on the shredder as soon as you are finished.
Remove elect ric plug from recept acle if shr edder will not be used for an ext ended
period.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Product Destruction Specifications:
Input: Bottles up to 4 1/4” Wide x 3” Deep or 3” Diameter x 5” Tall
Pressure sensitive labels: 8-1/2” x 11” paper
Output: Destruction will be limited to a maximum of 1/8” x 1-1/2” strips
Construction Specifications:
Drive System: Drive motor with heavy duty 87:1 cycloid gear reducer & #50 chain
final drive
Cutters: 1/8” wide ground and hardened tool steel
Collection System: 12 1/2 gallon disposable collection bag with sealed collection
chamber & HEPA filtration system for dust
Cabinet: Laminated 3/4” board with Melamine laminate
Electrical System Specifications:
Power Requirements: Single Phase, 20Amp, 120VAC
Control system: Illuminated Power On Light, Emergency Stop Switch, Forward
Switch, Reverse Switch, Full Bag Indicator
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

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ELECTRIC SAFETY SWITCH
CIRCUIT BREAKER:
Located on rear panel, near
the bottom.
POWER CORD

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WARNING: Only authorized personnel should perform these functions.
DANGER: Unplug the shredder before doing any maintenance.
• Inspect d oor sw itch, power c ord, a nd elec trical c ontrols a nd m ake sure t hey a re
functioning properly and in good condition.
• Inspect HEPA filt er. Replace after 6 t o 12 months depending on usage or when it
appears full of debris.
• Keep the disposal area clean and free of paper scraps.
• Use the disposal bags specially designed for this unit.
KNIFE CARE:
Your shredder knives should be oiled weekly under normal use and circumstances.
OIL YOUR RX SHREDDER CUTTING HEAD:
1. Unplug the shredder power cord from power outlet, before doing any maintenance.
2. Apply a th in laye r of shredder lu bricant through th e paper fe eding s lot, movin g
from one side to the other.
3. Reconnect electric power cord of shredder, to power outlet.
4. Press and hold the “REVERSE Switch” for 10-15 seconds to allow the o il to spread
over the cutting head.
5. Shred a few sheets of paper to remove any excess oil.
OIL YOUR RX SHREDDER GEARS AND CHAIN:
1. Unplug the shredder power cord from power outlet, before doing any maintenance.
2. Open the clean-out access door and inspect the cutting mechanism for any residue
buildup. Clean any debris that may cause clogging.
3. Spray Marathon Shredder Lubricant on the chain drive and gear once a month.
4. Reconnect electric power cord of shredder in power outlet.
FULL COLLECTION BAG REMOVAL:
1. Press and hold “Forward Switch” to finish shredding any paper left in the feed slot.
2. Press “Emergency St op Swit ch” i t sho uld illumina te a nd display “ST OP” inside
bu tton.
3. Open “Collection Bag Access Door” and slide out the collection bag.
4. Fold bag along crease on bag.
5. Peel off paper covering adhesive strips and fold top flaps together to seal bag.
6. Insert new bag into chamber and continue shredding.
MAINTENANCE DIRECTIONS

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MAINTENANCE PICTURES
ACCESS DOOR
SAFETY SWTICH
HEPA
FILTER
COLLECTION BAG
MAGNET LATCH
FOR ACCESS DOOR
CHAIN AND
SPROCKET
GEAR
DRIVE

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MALFUNCTION PROBLEM SOLUTION
Shredder won’t operate No electrical power to unit Plug shredder cord into
electric receptacle
Thermal overload could
be tripped
Check thermal overload on
rear of cabinet
Emergency Stop Switch is
in wrong position or
illuminated
Depress “Emergency Stop
Switch” light should turn off
and shredder should
operate
Collection bag is full Remove and replace bag
“Emergency Stop Switch”
is flashing
Collection bag is full
Shredder will not operate
in automatic mode
Shredder operates only
with manual switches
Photo eye needs cleaned,
adjusted or replaced
Shredder reverses
continuously
Shredder jam proximity
switch is faulty or out of
adjustment
Adjust or replace proximity
switch
Shredder will not reverse Shredder jam proximity
switch is faulty or out of
adjustment
Adjust or replace proximity
switch
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Shredder is shipped on a metal skid and wrapped with continuous sheets and
stretch film. Remove all strapping and protective covering.
2. The shredder is also shipped with a set of casters bolted to the bottom of the
shredder. However the unit must be lifted out of the skid so that the rollers can
make contact and allow the shredder to be rolled into place.
3. The power cord and replacement bags are shipped inside the bag access door.
4. Roll the shredder into it’s desired location. It should be placed within 5’ of a 20
amp 120 volt electrical receptacle. NOTE! It is recommend that it be placed on a
separate circuit for optimum performance. Do not plug into an electrical circuit that
also powers sensitive electrical equipment such as computer, printer, cash register.
5. Plug the power cord into shredder and then to the desired receptacle.
6. Turn the electrical switch at the rear of the shredder to the on position.
7. Refer to the operator instructions in the operation section of the manual.

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PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION
To purchase supplies, please call our parts department at 1-800-634-8981 .
Please have your SERIAL NUMBER on hand when you call.
ITEM QU ANITY PART NUMBER
Lubricant
Bag for Rx Shredder 1 05-4643
Bags for Rx Shredder 5 577399
PART # DESCRIPTION
03-4738 I nterlock Switch
06-2812 Interlocking Door Handle
06-2832 Cover Plate 2 x 4 x 42 3/16 16 GA
06-2833 Door Chute Plate 1 7/16 x 26 9/16 16 GA
06-2834 1 3/32 x 7 1/8 16 GA Door Chute
06-2835 Paper Chute 3 9/16 x 11 7/8
06-2836 3 x 9 7/8 16 GA
06-2980 Dec al Kit
PARTS LIST
06-2991 Collection Bag Access Door

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