SEM 0101 Installation guide

PRODUCTOPERATION&MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
for
SEM Model 0101Crusher
(Serial number 3174 and up)
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Created 09/11/2018
Security Engineered Machinery Co., Inc.
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................. 3
ABOUT YOUR CRUSHER ................................................................................................. 4
UNBOXING AND SET-UP................................................................................................. 4
DETERMINING IF YOUR CRUSHER IS SSD CAPABLE ................................................... 6
SSD - OPERATION............................................................................................................ 7
SSD MANUAL OVERRIDE OPERATION ........................................................................ 10
HDD - OPERATION ........................................................................................................ 11
OVERLOADING.............................................................................................................. 14
SSD MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................... 14
REMOVING THE SSD ANVIL......................................................................................... 15
INSTALLING THE SSD ANVIL ....................................................................................... 16
HDD MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................... 19
REMOVING THE HDD ANVIL ....................................................................................... 20
INSTALLING THE HDD ANVIL ..................................................................................... 21
FLUID............................................................................................................................. 21
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................... 22
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE OPTIONS................................................................. 22
CABINET EXPLODED VIEW.......................................................................................... 23
TOWER EXPLODED VIEW............................................................................................. 24
SSD-KIT EXPLODED VIEW............................................................................................ 25

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The SEM Model 0101 crusher incorporates powerful, heavy duty pressing mechanisms.
Serious and permanent injury may result if proper precautions are not followed.
1. This equipment should never be operated by children or individuals who
are untrained or incapable of understanding these safety precautions.
2. Do not reach into the crushing chamber for any reason. Never insert
fingers, hands, or objects not meant to be crushed into the crushing
chamber.
3. Do not operate or come into close proximityto this equipment wearing
loose clothing, neckties, dangling jewelry, or long hair, which may
become entangled in the crushing chamber.
4. Maintenance or repair of this equipment should be performed only by
trained, authorized service personnel.
5. Always disconnect electric power (unplug) before removing or opening
any cover or other panels providing access to the internal mechanisms.
6. Always wear gloves when working with the SSD anvil as it has many sharp
tines.

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ABOUT YOUR CRUSHER
INTENDED USE
The Model 0101 is designed for crushing rotating platter hard drives up to 1.85 inches thick and SSD
media if the unit was purchased with the SSD kit option. Trying to crush other objects or material other
than rotating platter hard drives or SSD media for units equipped with the SSD kit option will void the
warranty. SEM is not responsible for the failure of this unit if a customer uses the unit for something
other than what is was intended.
UNBOXING AND SET-UP
1. After removing the crusher from its packaging, place the system on a strong and sturdy surface.
•Please note: All packaging should be retained by the customer for 30 days from the time of
receipt. If this unit needs to be returned for replacement or repair this packaging will be
required to do so. Should the packaging have been discarded before the requested 30-day
period, packaging costs will be incurred by the customer.
2. Be certain that all paperwork and any loose items that may have been shipped with the crusher have been
removed from the packaging and from within the crushing chamber.
•Important: To avoid fluid from leaking from the reservoir tank during shipment; this crusher was
shipped with a RED shipping plug installed. Prior to operating this crusher, the RED shipping plug
must be replaced with the BLACK breather plug. (See plug pictures below.)
•DO NOT OPERATE THE CRUSHER WITH THE RED SHIPPING PLUG INSTALLED IN
THE RESERVOIR.
•Note: The RED shipping plug must be retained by the customer; this item will be required to
prevent fluid from leaking from the reservoir tank in the event the unit needs to be moved to another
location or shipped in any way.
•Caution: If shipping, do not over-tighten the shipping plug as you may strip the plastic threads.
RED
Shipping plug BLACK Breather plug
3. To replace the RED shipping plug with the BLACK breather plug; locate and remove the back panel on
the crusher. THE CRUSHER SHOULD NOT BE PLUGGED INTO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET
WHEN COMPLETING THIS PROCESS. The back panel is secured by six phillips head screws.
Begin by removing these screws and slide the back panel next to the system.
•Caution: The back panel is connected to the unit at the power entry module. DO NOT apply
excessive force to the panel when removing. Simply lean the panel on the side of the crusher. (See
picture next page)

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4. Once the RED shipping plug has been replaced with the BLACK breather plug, re-secure the back panel
by replacing the six phillips head screws in the following sequence: begin with the two bottom screws,
followed by the two top screws, and finally with the two middle screws.
•Note: You may need to squeeze the sides of the top cover to install the middle screws.
•Reminder: Retain the RED shipping plug for future use when transporting the crusher.
5. With the back panel securely fastened, the crusher can now be plugged into the appropriate electrical
outlet. The crusher must be installed according to the customer's incoming power.
•115V units must be installed on a 110-120V/1/60Hz grounded electrical line service. These crushers
are equipped with a 15 Amp three-prong plug on the power cord.
•230V units must be installed on a 220-240V/1/50Hz grounded electrical line service. These crushers
are equipped with a 10 Amp two-prong (SCHUKO) European plug on the power cord.
•Note: 230V plugs may vary depending on location.
Specifications
Power Supply
115/230 volt
Power Consumption
7.5/5 amps
Media Destroyed
Computer rotational platter hard drives up to 1.85”
height (includes 3.5” and 2.5” technology)
SSD Boards if equipped
Destruction Time
10 seconds cycle time for all HDD types
Operating Environment
34°F- 115°F
Weight
120 lbs.
Size
19” x 10” x 22”
Hydropack Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid
[Approx. two quarts]
Make sure unit is De-
Energized
Install the breather
plug for use
Place rear panel to the side being
cautious of the wire connections
Remove back panel by
unscrewing the six
Phillips head screws
Remove the red
shipping plug and
thread into storage
hole

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DETERMINING IF YOUR CRUSHER IS SSD CAPABLE
NOTE: SSD destruction with the Model 0101 is only possible with units that were originally purchased
with the SSD kit option. SSD kits cannot be purchased separately and added to the Model 0101 later on;
they must be purchased with the Model 0101 at the time of ordering the unit.
To determine if your crusher is capable of destroying SSD media, look at the serial number label on the
back panel. Serial numbers beginning with the prefix of SSD are capable of destroying SSD media as
well as rotating platter hard drives up to 1.85 inches in thickness when installed with the proper anvil.
Serial numbers that DO NOT begin with SSD are only capable of destroying rotating platter hard
drives up to 1.85 inches in thickness.
Below is an example of a Model 0101 serial number tag that was purchased with the SSD kit.
Operating instructions for destroying rotating platter hard drives can be found under the HDD -
Operation section of this manual and operating instruction for destroying SSD media can be
found under the SSD - Operation section of this manual; see the table of contents for the actual
page numbers for these sections.
SSD prefix designating
crusher was purchased
with SSD Kit

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SSD - OPERATION
Note:
SSD destruction is only possible with the SSD anvil installed.
Warning:
•Gloves are recommended for this operation as the SSD anvil has many sharp tines and the crushed
SSD material may also be sharp.
•Prior to destroying any SSD media, be sure to remove any protruding connectors, capacitors,
or batteries.
•Only devices ordered for SSD destruction can be used as such.
1. To begin crushing SSD media ensure that the correct anvil is installed within the crushing chamber. Open
the access door and look inside of the crushing chamber. The proper anvil for SSD crushing is shown
below. If the correct anvil is installed, go to Step 3.
2. If the HDD anvil is installed in lieu of the SSD anvil, the anvil will need to be changed. To remove the
HDD anvil, see the section within this manual regarding HDD Maintenance. Once the HDD anvil has been
removed see the section regarding SSD Maintenance for instructions regarding installation of the SSD
anvil. The page numbers for these sections can be found within the Table of Contents.
3. With the proper SSD anvil installed, make sure the steel press plate and wear plate are properly positioned
inside the bottom of the crushing chamber. Proper positioning of these plates will ensure the anvil is
positioned for maximum effectiveness by piercing the "data holding" IC (Integrated Circuit) chips of the
media. The pictures below provide an example of how the steel press plate, wear plate, and solid state
media should be positioned within the crushing chamber. Instructions regarding installing the steel press
plate and wear plate can be found in the section named “SSD Maintenance.”

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Wear plate
Steel
press plate
SSD media
4. Position the SSD media onto the wear plate, if the SSD has any end-mounted connectors attached,
allow them to hang over the edge of the wear plate so the media can rest as flat as possible. See
picture below.
Channels in
crushing chamber
Solid state
media placed
in chamber
for crushing

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Solid state media with attached connector overhanging the
wear plate to allow the media to rest as flat as possible.
5. Close the access door and press the green button labelled RUN. The button will illuminate, the motor will
activate, and the hydraulic ram will descend to pierce the SSD within the crushing chamber. When the
ram has reached the end of the down stroke, it will start its upward movement. Upon completion of the
cycle, the green light will extinguish, and the motor will deactivate. (Note: The unit will not function if
the access door is open.)
6. The access door to the crushing chamber can now be opened and the SSD can be removed from the
crushing chamber.
Note: If the media becomes stuck to the bottom of the SSD anvil use a small screw driver to pry it away
for disposal. Failure to remove media may cause incomplete destruction.
7. In the event of an emergency and you need to stop the unit, push the red button labeled STOP. The button
will then illuminate, and the hydraulic ram will return to the start position. When the hydraulic ram is in
the start position, the red light will extinguish, and the motor will deactivate.
Note: If the access door is opened during the crushing cycle, the hydraulic ram will stop moving. When the
access door is reclosed, the operator will need to press the RUN button to restart the crushing cycle.

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SSD MANUAL OVERRIDE OPERATION
The automated crushing operation for the Model 0101 is designed to perform a complete cycle before
coming to a stop after crushing materials. A manual override method is acceptable when crushing SSD
materials; this method may save the user time; in lieu of having to wait for the hydraulic ram to complete its
full cycle and return to its starting/resting position; this method provides a way to stop the hydraulic ram
midway, allowing the user to remove the destroyed media and insert the next piece of media earlier.
Warning: Gloves are recommended for this operation as the SSD anvil has many sharp tines, and the
crushed SSD may also be sharp.
The following procedure reviews the steps required to perform a manual override while destroying solid
state media:
1. Insert solid state material as described in the SSD - Operation section of this manual.
2. Press the green RUN button and allow the SSD anvil to perform its normal crushing operation.
3. After hearing the click, wait for the anvil to begin its upward ascent towards the start/resting position,
when there is enough space between the anvil and the wear plate to remove the destroyed solid state
media and enough room to insert the next piece to be destroyed (approximately 1/2") open the access
door. The hydraulic ram will immediately stop in that position.
4. Remove the destroyed media from the crushing chamber.
5. Position the next piece into the crushing chamber and close the access door.
6. Push the green RUN button and repeat the process as needed.
Note:
If the access door is opened during the crushing cycle, the hydraulic ram will stop moving. When the access
door is reclosed, the operator will need to press the RUN button to restart the crushing cycle.
Warning:
After each cycle, the destroyed SSD must be removed from the crushing chamber. Sometimes the
media will stick to the anvil. Use a small regular screwdriver to separate the media from the anvil.
Stacking pieces of media for destruction or failure to remove media after processing can damage the
crusher and will void the warranty.

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HDD - OPERATION
1. To begin crushing rotational platter hard drives up to 1.85" in thickness, ensure the correct anvil is installed
within the crushing chamber. Open the access door and look inside the crushing chamber. The proper anvil
for HDD crushing is shown below. If the correct anvil is installed, continue to Step 3.
2. If the SSD anvil is installed in lieu of the HDD anvil, the anvil will need to be changed. To remove the
SSD anvil, see the section within this manual regarding SSD Maintenance. Once the SSD anvil has been
removed, see the section regarding HDD Maintenance for instructions of how to install the HDD anvil.
The page numbers for these sections can be found within the Table of Contents.
3. With the proper HDD anvil installed, look inside the crushing chamber to find the two channels at the
bottom of the chamber. These channels properly align the hard drives to be crushed. Proper use of these
channels will ensure the anvil is positioned for maximum effectiveness by piercing/bending the data
holding platters of the hard drive rather than pushing the center drive hub. The pictures below provide
examples of how different hard drives should be positioned within the channels of the crushing chamber.

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Note: The crushing chamber was designed to allow hard drives with caddies or rails typically used in
rack mount or server systems to be crushed without having to remove them from the caddy.
However, be sure to align all hard drive platters with the anvil before crushing.
Channels in
crushing chamber
Typical
desktop PC
1” thick drive
Typical
notebook /
laptop drive

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4. With the access door closed press the green button marked RUN, the button will illuminate, and the
motor will activate. The ram will then descend to pierce the hard drive in the crushing chamber. When
the ram has reached the end of the down stroke, it will start its upward motion.
5. Upon completion of the cycle, the green button will extinguish, and the motor will deactivate. You may
now remove the hard drive from the chamber.
In case of emergency: Push the red button labeled STOP. The button will then illuminate, and the ram
will return to the start position. When the ram is in the start position, the red button will extinguish, and
the motor will deactivate.
Note: If the access door is opened during the crushing cycle, the ram will stop moving. When the access
door is reclosed, the operator will need to press the RUN button to restart the crushing cycle.
Warning: The debris that falls into the collection drawer must be removed to ensure proper performance
of the system. SEM recommends the drawer be emptied after the crushing of each hard drive. If the
drawer is not emptied, it could cause the hydraulic cylinder to fail and will void the warranty.
Typical
drive
mounted in
caddy

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OVERLOADING
Should too much material be fed into the system, the high-pressure switch will engage and send the hydraulic
ram back to the start position.
Note: If this happens, the system will not have completed a full cycle. As such, the hard drive may need to be
sent through the crushing process again. This may happen when crushing 1.85" hard drives. You may want to
remove and rotate the drive by 180° and send it through another crushing cycle.
SSD MAINTENANCE
Inside the crusher chamber
SEM recommends the SSD anvil be replaced as needed depending on type and quantity of media being
destroyed.
Warning:
If the anvil is not replaced, it could cause damage to the hydraulic ram and void the warranty.
Prior to removing or installing the SSD anvil, make sure the crusher's power cord has been unplugged
from the electrical outlet.
It is also recommended to use gloves when removing or installing the SSD anvil as the SSD anvil has many
sharp tines.

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REMOVING THE SSD ANVIL
The following is a list of tools required to complete this job:
•7/8" open-end wrench
•1-1/4" open-end wrench
•3/8” hex wrench
•Gloves
1. De-energize the unit by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2. Open the access door. Using the 1-1/4" open-end wrench, place the open-end wrench onto the anvil and
turn both the anvil and hydraulic ram shaft until the two flat edges on the hydraulic ram shaft are
perpendicular to the door opening. This will allow the 7/8" open-end wrench to slide onto the flats of the
hydraulic ram shaft. See picture below.
Align both wrenches as shown
3. Turn the anvil left and the piston right to loosen.
4. Once loosened, unscrew the SSD anvil from the hydraulic ram shaft by hand. Gloves should be worn for
protection against the sharp tines of the anvil.
5. Remove the threaded shaft from the hydraulic ram shaft using the 3/8” hex wrench to loosen it.

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Wear Plate
INSTALLING THE SSD ANVIL
The SSD Anvil Kit consists of the following items pictured below:
1 SSD Anvil
1 SSD Anvil Shaft
1 Wedge Lock Washer
1 Steel Press Plate
1 Wear Plate
1. Place the hex socket of the threaded anvil shaft into the anvil and thread in completely by hand.
2. Place the wedge lock washer onto the anvil shaft.
3. Place the SSD anvil onto the wear plate to protect hands from the sharp tines of the anvil.
(Gloves should also be worn for protection.)
SSD Anvil Shaft
SSD Anvil
Steel Press Plate
Wedge Lock Washer

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4. Hold the SSD anvil assembly and wear plate in the crushing chamber and align the anvil shaft
with the hydraulic ram shaft. See picture below.
The SSD anvil placed on the wear plate and positioned for install.
5. With the two shafts aligned, begin to thread the anvil shaft into the hydraulic ram shaft by spinning
the threaded portion until a few threads catch in the shaft. Lower the press plate and let the anvil
hang on the threaded shaft. Holding the shaft, spin the anvil completely into shaft before spinning
threaded shaft into the hydraulic ram shaft until it is hand tightened, the SSD anvil will tighten itself
with continued use. See the picture below.
SSD anvil assembly installed hand tight.
Spin threads out of
anvil and into
piston shaft.
Anvil should
not spin if done
correctly.

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6. Now place the wear plate inside the recessed area on top of the steel press plate.
7. With the wear plate on top of the steel press plate, slide the steel press plate into the bottom of the
crusher chamber all the way to the back of the machine, this plate will only fit inside the chamber in one
direction. The grooved milled out sections on the bottom of the steel press plate will fit between the
channels at the bottom of the crushing chamber. The picture below shows both plates installed within
the crushing chamber.
Press plate and wear plate installed within the channels of the crushing chamber.
Double Wedge
Lock Washer
Wear Plate
Press Plate
Anvil
Hydraulic Ram

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HDD MAINTENANCE
Inside the crushing chamber
SEM recommends the HDD anvil be replaced yearly or as needed depending on the type and quantity of
hard drives being destroyed.
Warning: If the anvil is not replaced, it could cause damage to the cylinder and void the warranty.
New HDD Anvil Worn HDD Anvil
HDD Anvil
Double Wedge
Lock Washer
Hydraulic Ram

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REMOVING THE HDD ANVIL
Tools and proper protection equipment required:
•7/8" open-end wrench
•1-1/2" open-end wrench
•Gloves
1. De-energize the unit by unplugging and removing the power cord.
2. Open the access door. Place the 1-1/2" open-end wrench onto the anvil and turn both the anvil and
hydraulic ram shaft until the two flat edges on the hydraulic ram shaft are perpendicular to the door
opening.
3. Slide the 7/8" open-end wrench onto the flats of the hydraulic ram shaft. See pictures below.
Turn anvil with 1-1/2" open-
end wrench Align both wrenches as shown
4. Turn the anvil left and the piston right to loosen.
5. Once loosened, unscrew the HDD anvil from the hydraulic ram shaft by hand.