optimax ECOPAX CP316S2-I User manual

Operating Instructions
CP316S2-I
Certificate of Co formity
Ecopax CP316S2-I
We certify that the abovementioned product meets the requirements stipulated by:
EEC-Guidelines 98/37/EG and 91 / 368/EWG/2006/42/EG
EMV-Guidelines / EWG89/336-91/263/EMV and 92/31/EMV
The above mentioned product meets the following standards and guidelines:
EN 294-1 dated 1992
EN 1088 dated 1996
EN 0113-3 dated 06-2007
EN 60204-1 dated 1997/1998
EN 55011 dated 1997
EN 61000-4-2/-5 dated 1995/98
EMV 50140 (IEC 1000-4-2/-4) dated 1993
BS EN 13857 2008
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Optimax®Packagi g Equipme t ra ge a d to fi d
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CP316S2-I Operating Instructions 01.2016
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Importa t Mai te a ce a d Clea i g I structio s
Always ensure that the machine is disconnected from the mains at the power socket
before opening the housing for cleaning and maintenance work.
Mai te a ce a d Clea i g of the Cutti g Mecha ism
The gears and the drive chain must be cleaned and greased monthly.
Proceed as follows:
1. Remove the four Allen screws that secure the hood.
2. Fold the hood back on its hinge.
3. Remove the left side cover of the housing
(7mm socket spanner required).
4. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove loose dust and dirt. Clean the
chain and gears with compressed air, using appropriate eye and
hand protection.
5. Apply fresh grease to the gears and the drive chain, using a brush
or grease gun.
6. Spray light oil on the bearing plates and cutting blades at the ends
of the cutting mechanism, where the cutter shaft is held by the bearing.
7. Replace the side cover and hood, ensuring that they are both
properly secured.
Repairs must only be carried out by a specialist.
Grease Spray Chai Oil
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Tech ical data:
Loading width – cardboard size: e dless
Cutting width: 320 mm x e dless
Cardboard thickness: > 12 mm
Production output: 1-2 m2/h
Throughput rate: 10 mtr/mi
Motor capacity: 0,75 kW
Mains voltage: 230-240V 50/60Hz
Dimensions H x W x D: 980 x 660 x 660 mm
Weight: 92 kg
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Importa t Safety Notes
> All safety elements are designed for safe operation by one person, so
the machine must not be operated by more than one person at a time.
> Distances between the feed opening, the emergency-off switch etc. are designed
for safe operation by adults. Children must be kept away from the machine if it is
connected to a power supply.
> Before using this machine, tie back long hair and remove neckties, ewellery,
scarves or other loose items that may present a risk.
> Do not insert fingers into the feed aperture when the machine is running.
> In the event of an emergency, switch off the machine at the main switch or
emergency stop button and disconnect immediately from the mains power supply
> Always ensure that the machine is disconnected from the mains at the power
socket before opening the housing for cleaning and maintenance work.
> Repairs must only be carried out by a specialist.
> All Ecopax Shredders are manufactured to exceed the safety requirements outlined
in BS EN ISO 13857:2008 ‘Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent hazard
zones being reached by upper and lower limbs’.
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN ISO 13857:2008 and states
that an opening to the blades of 20mm height must have a minimum safety
distance from the blades to the opening of 120mm.
In line with our policy of providing premium quality equipment, Optimax shredders
are now manufactured with a safety distance of 140mm.
Operati g I structio s – Start-up
Electrical Co ectio
Connection to a 230/240V AC, 50/60Hz supply is required for operation of the CP316S2-I.
The CP316S2-I is supplied with a 2 metre power lead and plug, which uses slow blow 10A
replacement fuses.
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Additio al 20mm
safety guard fitted
to all Optimax
Ecopax Shredders
20mm
Extract: Illustration from the EN ISO 13857:2008 regulation.
Table 5 — Reaching through regular openings — Persons of 14 years of age and above

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Importa t Operati g I structio s
> This machine is suitable for processing paper materials exceeding
60gsm and corrugated cardboard up to 10mm thick.
> Use of unsuitable materials may result in operator in ury, damage to
the machine and accelerated wear or damage of the cutting blades.
> If processing waste packaging material, always ensure that no hard
ob ects are concealed in folds or carton flaps.
> If processing cartons containing staples, where possible feed the
cartons through the machine so that the stapled areas fall outside
the feed path and discard these sections.
> Individual staples cannot cause damage to the cutting mechanism,
but risk damage to packaged contents or in ury if left in packaging
material
Safety
Operating Instructions should be readily available and must be complied with at all times.
Care must be taken to prevent long hair, loose clothing and ewellery from becoming
caught in the mechanism.
Defects and malfunctions which endanger the safety of the employees must be repaired
repaired and the machine must be put out of operation until these hazards have been
eliminated.
Mai te a ce a d service
The machine must be thoroughly checked at least once a year by an authorised person.
All safety features must be checked every 2-3 months to confirm they have not been
removed or disabled and to identify signs of wear or malfunction.
The cutting mechanism must be regularly checked and kept clean (see instructions on
page 3 of this manual).
The cutting rollers must be lubricated periodically, by spraying light oil such as WD40 onto
them through the feed inlet whilst the machine is running.
Operatio
Connect to mains. Turn rotary knob at the front (5) to the right; when the green light shows (3)
the machine is operational.
Feed cardboard material into the feed aperture (1) until the mechanism grips it. Large pieces of
cardboard may require additional support, but hands must be kept well clear of the feed aperture
at all times.
To turn the machine off under normal operating conditions, switch the rotary knob (5) to
the middle position. In an emergency, press the emergency stop button (7). To resume
operation, the emergency stop button must be rotated anti-clockwise to release it.
If the thickness of cardboard fed into the machine is too thick and it ams, switch the rotary knob
(5) to the middle position to stop the machine, then to the red postion to reverse the feed and
remove the cardboard from the machine.
If the machine overheats, the thermal overload switch (4) will activate and automatically stop
the machine. If this occurs, pause the machine for a few minutes then depress the thermal
overload switch and resume operation.
Paddi g flap
The flap attached at the rear of the machine converts the processed cardboard into
high-bulk void fill.
If protective matting is required, disconnect the two springs situated either side of the flap (2).
Cautio – ensure that processed cardboard can freely exit the outlet channel at all times.

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The Optimax®range of strapping machinery is one of the
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All models feature the every latest strapping technology
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The Optimax®range of high quality impulse heat sealers offer
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set-up and consistent sealing, these machines are manufactured
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means of creating useful loosefill on demand from your waste
cardboard. with models suitable for light to heavy use, Optimax®
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while reducing your carbon footprint and landfill costs.
An efficient means of creating void fill material on demand.
Prior to use, air pillow film rolls require minimal storage space
and are less prone to settling or movement during transit than
many conventional void fill materials. Deflation of pillows after
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ENVIRONMENTALLY
RESPONSIBLE
ALTERNATIVE
ENVIRONMENTALLY
RESPONSIBLE
ALTERNATIVE
All Optimax products come with a 12 months parts or return
to base warranty as standard.
Extended warranty options are also available, please ask your
authorised Optimax®distributor for more details.
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