Mono Machines SHREDDER User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
SHREDDER
180
130
120
Cut
1/2”
1/4”
Cut
Cut
1/4” x 2”
Strip Cut
Cross Cut
Strip Cut
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Contents
1. Proper use, warranty........................................................................................................3
2. Safety instructions............................................................................................................3
3. Overview ..........................................................................................................................4
4. Dimensions ......................................................................................................................5
5. Transportation, installation............................................................................................... 6
6. Operator controls .............................................................................................................7
7. Start-up, inspecting the safety devices ............................................................................ 8
8. Malfunctions................................................................................................................... 11
9. Maintenance and care ...................................................................................................12
10. Scope of supply, accessories......................................................................................... 14
11. Technical data ................................................................................................................14
12. Electric wiring diagrams for Solo- and Combination-version ......................................... 15
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1. Proper use, warranty
The shredder is exclusively designed for destroying paper, paperboard and cardboard, as well as small
quantities of store cards, credit cards, CD-ROMs and oppy disks. Its sturdy drive mechanism is not damaged
by paper clips and staples.
We provide a warranty for the device in accordance with our general sales and delivery terms. This warranty
excludes wear, damage due to improper handling, natural depreciation, and actions taken by third parties.
2. Safety instructions
Caution:
If purchased with a baler, it is prohibited to operate only one machine of a combination-version
machine. Only the combination of a document shredder and a baling press fullls the requirements
of EN 294.
• Read the operating manual before starting up the shredder.
• Do not remove or modify safety devices that provide for the safe operation of the machine.
• Observe all safety instructions attached to the machine.
• The shredder may not be operated by anyone under 16 years of age.
• Carry out inspection and maintenance regularly.
• Switch off the shredder, disconnect the power plug and call customer service in the following circumstances:
- power cables or plugs are damaged
- liquid has entered the shredder
- the shredder has been exposed to rain
- the machine does not work properly despite the operating manual having been observed
- the shredder has been damaged
Danger of injury
Do not reach into the paper feed opening.
Splinters can cause injury
Wear protective goggles when destroying diskettes, CDs and hard credit cards.
Danger of injury during intake
Do not go near the paper feed opening with long hair, loose clothing, ties, scarves,
necklaces, bracelets etc.
Do not destroy any material which might become tangled, such as tapes, binder ties or foil.
Switch off the shredder and pull out the power plug
before moving or cleaning the shredder, or any other task outside its normal scope of use.
Maintenance and service tasks may only be performed by:
• Customer service
• Trained specialist staff (such as electricians)
• An authorized service technician
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3. Overview
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Main switch (only solo-version)
Keypad
Emergency stop button
Loading tray
Left cover panel
Right cover panel
Intake conveyor,
paper feed opening
Front door
Braking swivel castors
Nameplate
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4. Dimensions
61.6
64.8
47.5
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64.7
64.8
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Combi version
31.6
49.7
64.8
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Transportation dimensions (without tray) Space requirements for operation and
maintenance
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5. Transportation, installation
• Place the shredder in its packaging on a smooth, level surface.
• Remove the packaging.
• Roll the Shredder off the pallet.
• If you need to move the shredder through narrow doors, you can wait until it is at its nal location before
tting the loading tray. Without the tray, the machine is only 31.5“ wide.
• The shredder can be moved on its rollers.
• When moving the shredder use caution; remember the high center of gravity.
• The shredder may only be placed in dry rooms on a hard, level oor — not on carpets. The oor load on
each roller is approximately 396.8 lbs.
• If using a forklift to transport the machine, you must rst remove the waste trolley. Then you can push the
forks under the machine from the left or right side and lift up.
• Place the machine in such a way that the power plug is easily accessible and the ventilation slots are free.
• Fitting the loading tray:
Fasten the tray on both sides at the top with the Phillips screws (1) and at the bottom with the 2 nuts (2).
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• Solo machine:
- Lock the front castors by pressing down the brake lever.
- Connect the power plug of the shredder to the 32A CEE main socket.
• Combination version:
- The assembly of the shredder with the baling press is described in the operator‘s manual of the Shredder
press combination.
• The machine must be connected to a power source which meets the specications on the nameplate.
• Make sure the power cable is unobstructed and that nobody can tread on it.
• No platforms or other raised surfaces may be placed near the shredder if they encroach on the specied --
safety clearances.
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6. Operator controls
Main switch (only Solo-version)
In the "0" position, the shredder is switched off. The main switch can be secured with a
padlock.
In the "I" position, the machine is ready for operation.
Emergency stop button
In the event of danger, press the emergency stop button immediately!
This switches off the shredder, and stops the cutting block and feed belt.
Paper jam or overload
Red LED
Door open
Red LED
Keypad
Ready for operation
Green LED
Waste bag full
Red LED
Start button
The shredder switches on.
The feed belt moves in the intake
direction.
Stop button
The cutting block and feed belt stop.
The shredder is in standby mode.
Reverse button
The cutting block and feed belt run in
reverse.
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7. Start-up, inspecting the safety devices
Attaching the waste bag (Solo version)
• Open the front door and pull out the waste trolley.
• You can modify the trolley from a double-chamber to a single-chamber system by removing the brackets (1)..
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• Put in a new waste bag and fold it approximately 7.9" over the top frame tube. When using a two-chamber
system, make sure that there is also around 7.9" of plastic foil below the brackets (1).
• Push in the waste trolley and close the front door.
Switching on the shredder
• Pull out the emergency stop button.
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• Solo-version: Turn the main switch to the "I" position.
Combination-version: Turn the main switch on the baling press to the "I" position.
The green "Ready for operation" LED lights up.
Note:
There is a safety switch on the front door of the shredder.
The machine can only be switched on when the door is shut.
• Press the green start button.
The cutting block and feed belt start up.
Caution!
The feed belt can run in reverse if the phase wires in the power plug are incorrectly connected.
Turn off the main switch immediately and pull out the power plug!
Have an electrician change two of the three phase wires
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Inspecting the safety devices
Check that the safety devices are working properly:
• At the start of each shift if the machine is not operated continuously
• At least once a week if the machine is operated continuously
• After any maintenance or repair work
Do not start the machine until you have checked the emergency stop button and the door switch
and found them to be in perfect working order. If any defect arises during operation stop the
machine immediately and make sure it is corrected.
Checking the emergency stop button
Press the emergency stop button while the machine is running.
The shredder must switch off immediately. The cutting block and the feed belt must stop.
The machine will only start again once you have pulled out the emergency stop button again.
Inspecting the door switch
Open the front door.
The red "door open" LED must light up.
The cutting block and feed belt must stop.
After you close the door, the LED should go out and you
can start the machine again by pressing the start button.
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Shredding material
Place the material to be shredded on the loading
tray and then place batches on the feed belt.
If material that is not supposed to be shredded is mistakenly placed onto the belt, never attempt to
pull it out.
• Press the stop button. The drive stops.
• Press the reverse button. The cutting block and feed belt will run in reverse.
• You can now remove the material from the belt and start the shredder again by pressing the
start button.
Waste bag full
The red LED on the keypad lights up. The shredder switches off automatically.
• Press the reverse button for approx. 3 seconds. Part of the material is pulled back into the
apparatus.
• Open the front door and shake the waste trolley.
The cut material spreads in the cut material sack and does not fall into the interior of the shred-
der.
• Pull the waste trolley out and change the cut material sack.
• Push the trolley back in and start the shredder again by pressing the green start button.
Stopping the shredder
• Press the stop button.
The cutting block and feed belt stop.
The shredder switches to standby mode.
Switching off the shredder
• Turn the main switch on the paper shredder or the baling press to "0".
You can secure the main switch in this position using a padlock.
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8. Malfunctions
Check the following before calling customer service:
• Is the power plug connected?
• Is the shredder switched on?
• Is the front door closed?
• Is the waste bag full?
• Is there a paper jam in the shredder?
• Has the motor been overloaded?
Paper jam (excessive paper feed)
The red LED on the keypad blinks
The cutting block automatically runs in reverse for several seconds.
Caution!
The blade rollers can still cause injuries even while they are not running.
Do not reach into the cutting apparatus! Wear safety gloves!
Do not alternately press the "Forwards" and "Reverse" buttons to remove the blockage. This will
damage the shredder.
• Take out the pile of paper.
• Press the green start button and put less paper on the feed belt.
Electric motor overheated
The red LED on the keypad lights up.
The shredder switches off automatically.
• Let the motor cool down for 20 - 30 minutes.
• Press the green start button.
Door open
The red LED on the keypad lights up.
The shredder switches off automatically.
• Close the front door.
• Press the green start button.
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9. Maintenance and care
Cleaning the cutting block (once daily)
• Switch off the shredder.
• Squirt special cutting block oil through the paper feed opening onto the blade rollers.
12 oz. bottle
16 oz bottle
• Let the cutting block run forwards and backwards several times without feeding in any paper.
This loosens paper dust and particles.
Checking the chain tension (twice yearly)
• Switch off the shredder.
• Pull out the power plug.
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• Remove the tray and the left cover panel.
The sag of the chain should be .16" – .39".
If you need to tighten the chain:
• Remove the right cover panel.
• Loosen the nuts and push the motor and the tensioning screws until the chain
sags by .16" – .39".
• Tighten the nuts again.
• Put the cover panels and the tray back on.
Note:
Do not tighten the chain too much, as this will cause premature wear on the chain and bearings.
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Greasing the drive chains and cogs (twice yearly)
• Switch off the shredder.
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• Pull out the power plug.
• Remove the tray and the cover panels.
• Grease the cogs and the drive chains from the motor to the cutting apparatus, the cutting block
to the feed belt and the cutting block to the regulating roller.
Recommended lubricating grease: K2K in accordance with DIN 51502/DIN 51825
• Put the side cover panels and the tray back on.
Tightening the feed belt
The feed belt should not slip when loaded with material.
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• Switch off the shredder.
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• Loosen the hex nuts (1) on the left and right sides of the snub roller.
• Loosen the lock nuts (2) of the tensioning bolts (3).
• Tighten the feed belt evenly using the tensioning bolts.
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Note:
Only tighten the feed belt until it stops slipping. The feed belt bearing may be damaged if it is
tightened too much.
• Tighten the hex nuts on the snub roller and the lock nuts on the tensioning bolts again.
You must check that the feed belt runs straight:
Switch on the shredder and let it run for 10 minutes. During this time, the feed belt must run in the
middle of the snub roller. If it slips to the left or right edge, you must alter the setting of the snub
roller.
Checking the feed belt for wear
The surface of the feed belt can become worn after long periods of use. If you can see the fabric inlay in the
belt, it must be replaced. Please notify our customer service.
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Cleaning the shredder:
• Switch off the shredder and disconnect the power plug.
• Only use a soft cloth and mild soapy water for cleaning. Never use scouring agent, cleaning uid, petroleum
or thinners.
10. Scope of supply, accessories
• Machine on pallet with a wooden frame, strapped with packing tape and packed in foil,
• 4 waste bags, for 2-chamber system (Solo version),
• 1 waste bag, for 1-chamber system (Solo version),
• Special cutting block oil (8.4 oz.),
• Operating manual
• Accessories: strip curtain
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11. Technical data
Cutting type Strip cut Cross cut
Cut size (inches) 1/2" 1/4" 1/4" x 2"
Security level DIN 32757 – 1 1 2 3
Cutting capacity (sheets), DIN A4, 180 130 120
70g/m2
Cutting speed 41 ft./min. 42 ft./min.
Throat opening 16.9"
Weight approx. 937 lbs.
Waste container volume
(Solo machines)
1-chamber system 104 gallons
2-chamber system 2 x 52 gallons
Power supply 3 x 208 V, 60 Hz
Rated power 4 kW
Max. current 21 A
Fuse rate 25 A
Plug NEMA L15 - 30
Sound level (idling / under load) 61 dB(A) / 75 dB(A)
Technical and design modications reserved
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12. Electric wiring diagrams
Legend:
=AV: Shredder
+S: in switch cabinet
+MA: on machine
+BF: Keypad
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