Somat DH-100 User manual

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Operation Manual
DH-100 Waste Dehydrator
165 Independence Ct, Lancaster Pa 17601 (Ph:800-237-6628) [e-mail])

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To better serve your needs in the future, please record your
equipment’s information below.
Model Number:
Serial number:
Service Company:
Service Phone Number:
Rep/ Dealer:
Rep/Dealer Phone number:
Somat Service Dept:
800-237-6628 x176
Somat Parts: Visit SomatCompany.com for an authorized parts distributor
To expedite service or parts, please have the above
information available before you call. The serial number of our
machine is located inside of the main electrical control
panel of your Somat equipment.

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SOMAT COMPANY MANUFACTURES WARRANTY
SOMAT COMPANY warrants each new product manufactured by it to be free from defects in
material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date
of initial startup or 18 months from date of shipment, whichever occurs first. "Normal use and
service", with respect to Pulpers, Food Grinders, Dehydrators, Hydra-Extractors, Waste Handling
and Processing Systems, shall mean the handling only of waste items of the types approved by
SOMAT®therefore and within the LIMITATIONS THEREIN set forth, its obligation under this
warranty being limited to repairing or replacing any part or parts thereof, free of charge INCLUSIVE
of labor to remove and replace, f.o.b. factory from which shipped. This warranty shall not apply to
any product or part which shall have been repaired or altered by any person not employed or
retained by SOMAT®, so as in the judgment of SOMAT®to affect its operation and reliability, nor
which has been installed, operated, or maintained contrary to SOMAT®OPERATION or
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION MANUALS or to other written instructions or drawings
approved by SOMAT®, nor which has been subject to misuse, negligence, or accident. This
warranty shall not apply should the SOMAT®System be initially started up without a duly
authorized SOMAT®representative present.
Except as herein expressly stated, no warranty, expressed, implied or by law, (including but not limited
to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose), is made by SOMAT; and
in any event SOMAT’S liability, whether in contract, tort, strict liability, or under any warranty, or
otherwise, shall not exceed the purchase price received by it and shall in no event include any
consequential, incidental, punitive or other special damages. No change in this warranty and limitation
of liability and substitute therefore (whether incorporated in a purchase order or otherwise) shall be
effective unless specifically set forth in a written instrument signed by an officer of SOMAT®.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT WARRANTY EXCEPTIONS
Warranty work is for defective parts or workmanship on Somat original equipment and
does not cover wear items, cleaning, or problems resulting from improper use by the end user. Any
cutting blade, rotating blade, impact bar, sizing ring, or any other cutting mechanism part damaged
due to improper waste materials or any cutting mechanism part that has been worn due to misuse
may not be covered under Somat warranty. Any motor, solenoid valve, electrical panel, junction
box, or any electrical device in Somat equipment that has been damaged by water, improper
installation, electrical short from surges or storm related strikes may not be covered under Somat
warranty. Extractor screws and screens will not be warranted for wear. Defective or workmanship
related extractor parts must be submitted to Somat for verification before credit will be issued. Line
clogs that are resultant of improper feeding, clogs due to improper line installation, leaks in areas
that Somat did not fabricate (i.e. table connection), leaks due to improper pipe bracing, tampering
with system settings, jams due to non-waste stream items or jams due to dull/missing cutting
mechanism parts, alterations to equipment without prior Somat approval or any other action that
could cause harm to the equipment’s performance may not be covered by Somat warranty.

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ATTENTION
CUSTOMER ACTION REQUIRED
The DH-100 REQUIRES regular bearing
maintenance. Failure to properly lubricate the
bearings may result in premature failure and
costly downtime.
FREEZING PREVENTION REQUIRED
The DH-100 CAN NOT be exposed to freezing
temperatures. Failure to protect equipment from
freezing will cause failure and costly downtime.
Failure to prevent freezing will also void factory
warranty.

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Table of Contents:
DH-100
Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 2
Safety Precautions and Warnings ………………….………………….…… 6-8
Equipment Description………………………………………………………………. 9
Installation………………………………….……………………………………. 10
Unpacking……………………………………………………….……………................... 11
Electrical Installation……………………………………………..……...…............ 12
Supplying the Som-A-Trol with Power
Suggested NEMA Plugs
Quick Guide…………………………………………………..………………………………. 13
Start-up…………………………………………………………………………...... 14
Warranty Registration form……………………………………….……………… 16
Operation……………………………………………………………………….... 17
Operating Instructions………………………………………………………………. 18
Maintenance……………………………….…………………………………… 19
Periodic Maintenance & Inspection…………………………….………… 20
Greasing Bearings………………………………………………………………………. 21
Cleaning Air Filter………………………………………………………………………… 22

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Safety Precautions and Warnings
READ THE MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE
UNIT.
HIGH VOLTAGE! DO NOT PERFORM ANY REPAIRS TO MOTORS OR CONTROL
SYSTEMS WITHOUT TURNING OFF THE MAIN POWER.
ALWAYS TURN THE MAIN POWER OFF AND LET ALL MOTORS COME TO A
STANDSTILL BEFORE DOING ANY MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENTS OR
CLEANING OF THE UNIT.
BEFORE STARTING, BE SURE ALL PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS.
KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTIONS OF ALL START/STOP BUTTONS AND
SAFETY SWITCHES.
DURING PERIODIC MAINTENANCE, CHECK ALL SAFETY SWITCHES TO BE
SURE THEY ARE OPERATING PROPERLY.
DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER GUARDS.
DO NOT REMOVE SAFETY LABELS. IF LABELS ARE MISSING OR DESTROYED,
CONTACT FACTORY FOR REPLACEMENT.
DO NOT OBSTRUCT ELECTRICAL PANELS OR PUSH BUTTONS.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY PROCEDURE.

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Safety Precautions and Warnings
This equipment has locations which are hazardous and cause severe injury or death if
warnings are not followed. Always turn off power before reaching into any unit!
Maintenance to be performed by trained and authorized personnel.
This equipment has moveable lids
protecting you from moving parts. Do
not alter safety devices or guards. Do
not reach into any part of the unit
with the power turned on.
This equipment uses High Voltage!
Only trained and authorized
personnel should perform
maintenance on the electrical
components of this machine.
This equipment has moving parts
that can crush and cut. Do not alter
safety devices or guards. Do not
reach into any part of the unit with the
power turned on.

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Caution: Damage will occur to this equipment if unsafe objects are fed into the
machine(s). Keep these items out of the machine(s) to avoid component failure
and unwanted downtime. When in doubt, keep it out of the machine(s)!
Glass, Bottles, Jars
Cans Silverware
Metal of any kind!
China Pans Wood
Towels Rags Scrub-Pads
Always turn the power off before servicing the pulper!

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The DH-100 is an automated on-site compostable waste dehydration
system that dehydrates compostable waste using an energy-efficient
and automated control process. The system requires no enzyme,
additives or fresh water during the entirety of the dehydration process.
The system is equipped with water recycling technology that uses the
condensate runoff to control the humidity in the processing chamber
during the process. The system also recycles the heat energy reducing
overall energy consumption. The dehydration processing time will vary
depending on the waste input but will be no longer than 24 hours. The
one-touch control is fully automatic, sensing the status and providing
feedback and control of the operation without pre-setting the timer.

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Installation

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UNPACKING
The crate containing your SOMAT®DH-100 will contain the following items:
1. DH-100
2. Condensate Hose
3. 10’ of 10/4 SO Power Cord
1
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Supplying The Som-A-Trol® with Power:
The Som-A-Trol is the electrical control panel for this unit. Use the supplied power
cord to attach your own 3 phase plug or hardware to a disconnect within sight of
the unit. The plug and receptacle should be NEMA rated for the amp draw listed
on the data plate. Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electrical shock. An equipment grounding conductor must
be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the dehydrator grounding
terminal.
Suggested NEMA Plugs:

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Quick Guide
Check Shaft Rotation:
Looking at side
electrical panel*
Clockwise rotation for UNLOADING
Counter-Clockwise rotation for
NORMAL operation
Check Drain Line
Make sure drain line is route to a floor drain and not kinked, damaged, or
obstructed In any way.
Condensate is pumped out of the system, if line is blocked backups will occur.
Check Electrics
Use the touch screen for all controls. All set-points are preset at the factory. Call
Somat® if these set-points need to be adjusted.
Check Clearance
Make sure unit is placed NO CLOSER than 12” from a wall. Proper air circulation
is required.
Clean Air Filter and Gasket Area After Every Cycle

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Start Up

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After installation is complete, call Somat Service (800-237-6628 x176) to schedule
your machines start up. Your equipment will be started up by a qualified Somat
service representative. This startup will get your unit running in accordance with
Somat guidelines. The equipment may be demonstrated to you by the service
company or a Somat Representative.
Equipment Startup: Authorization from Somat is required before responding to
startup requests. Third party initiations will not be accepted. Authorization will be
in the form of a “Pre-Startup Checklist” which is sent from Somat.
Startup Packages: Startup packages contain pertinent information for the
technician to perform a proper startup. These packages contain electrical and
mechanical prints as well as the Operator/Install manual. This information must
stay with the equipment.
Installation Errors: If the equipment is not ready for startup due to installation
errors or incomplete installation, the technician may have to schedule an
additional startup visit at the owner’s expense.
Somat equipment carries a 1-year warranty from date of startup. To
accurately track this information, we ask that you fill out the Warranty
Registration Sheet on the next page and it email back to us. This will ensure
your equipment is registered with Somat’s Service Department and will allow
Somat’s Service Department to efficiently process any warranty claims
SOMAT REQUIRES 2 WEEKS ADVANCE NOTICE OF
START-UP FOR SCHEDULING PURPOSES.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR UNDERSTANIDNG.

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM
Date of Start Up: / /
Customer Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Contact Name:
Contact Number: Email:
Service Company:
City: State: Zip:
Please email to:
Somat Company Service Department
[e-mail]
OR send with startup paperwork
Serial #:
Model #:

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Operation

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
After the unit has been connected to the proper power source, the proper rotation of the
paddles have been verified and the drain line has been routed its desired drain location,
you are ready to process.
1. Please use the touch screen for all operation commands described below.
2. Open the top lid, clean the screen filter and make sure the front discharge door is
closed. Load the product to be processed into the dehydrator. The maximum fill level
would be to the top of the paddles attached to the auger.
3. Close the top lid.
4. On the touch screen you will have access to the Home screen. Simply press the Start
Batch button, confirm that you have cleaned the filter and the unit will run until the
cycle is complete. The system status will be displayed on the bottom the screen.
5. Other miscellaneous monitoring information is displayed on this and the more
information screen and is not necessary for daily operation. Information on these
screens maybe helpful for trouble shooting in the event of a failure.
6. When the unit has completed the batch it will automatically enter a 60 minute cooling
mode. The timer on the touch screen will begin to count down the time left for the
cooling cycle.
7. When the cooling cycle is complete a suitable container should be placed under the
discharge door on the front of the unit and the discharge door opened. Press the Start
Discharge button to begin the discharge process. This process will shut off
automatically. After discharge is complete, turn the power OFF and clean door area.
Close the discharge door.
8. You are now ready to start a new batch. If any troubles occur during the processing of
a batch, the unit will shut down and an alarm banner will be displayed on the touch
screen indicating the issue and the probable cause. Please call the Somat Service
Department at 800-237-6628 x 176 for assistance.

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MAINTENANCE

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
These procedures consist primarily of regularly scheduled cleaning and inspections. The time
intervals cited are based on normal use of the SOMATunit; approximately one cycle per day, five
days per week. Equipment operating more than this or in severe service will require more frequent
inspection/maintenance.
Continued adherence to these inspections will provide adequate lead time when ordering spare
parts, thereby minimizing unnecessary and costly equipment downtime.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION SCHEDULE
DH-100
DAILY
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
QUARTERLY
1. GENERAL
a. Check shell and chamber for
wear.
X
b. Check exterior finish for
corrosion.
X
2. Drive
a. Check seals for leakage
X
b. Check bearings for noise &
wear.
X
c. Check chain tension.
X
d. Check auto-greaser capacity
**Optional Accessory**
X
e. Check all door seals
X
X