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INDEX

Unloading/Unpacking ----------------------------------------------------- 3

Electrical Installation ----------------------------------------------------- 4

Safety Warnings ---------------------------------------------------------- 5

Start-up Procedure ------------------------------------------------------- 7

Clearing a Jam ------------------------------------------------------------ 8

Shut-down Procedure ---------------------------------------------------- 9

Cleaning Maintenance ---------------------------------------------------- 9

Lubrication –--------------------------------------------------------------- 10

Cutter Head Adjustment-------------------------------------------------- 12

System Layout –--------------------------------------------------------

Name Plate –-------------------------------------------------------------- 14

Trouble Shooting –-------------------------------------------------------- 15

Oil Sight & Grease Fitting Locations---------------------------------------- 19

Machine & Cutter Head Assembly ---------------------------------------- 20

Electrical Diagram--------------------------------------------------------Appendix I

BONFIG Gearbox Manual-------------------------------------------------Appendix II

Summary of Contents for DS-10

Page 1: ...to unusable particles and to ensure that any information they may contain is rendered useless Ameri Shred believes in using the highest quality components in each of our industrial shredders Included in this manual are safety tips operating instructions preventative maintenance and lubrication schedules trouble shooting information and a parts list For information or questions that may not be foun...

Page 2: ...re 7 Clearing a Jam 8 Shut down Procedure 9 Cleaning Maintenance 9 Lubrication 10 Cutter Head Adjustment 12 System Layout 13 Name Plate 14 Trouble Shooting 15 Oil Sight Grease Fitting Locations 19 Machine Cutter Head Assembly 20 Electrical Diagram Appendix I BONFIG Gearbox Manual Appendix II ...

Page 3: ...t truck with a minimum capacity of 5000 pounds remove the machine from the carrier and transport to operation site Remove pallet and discard responsibly o Remove all guards see fig 2 page 18 and inspect interior of machine for shipping damage Check oil level in reducer Add oil if necessary See lubrication section on page 13 o After inspection reinstall all guards ...

Page 4: ...o properly protect building circuit Select appropriate wire size and current protection to accommodate current requirements as shown on nameplate Plug in power cable Clear all personnel from machine area Ensure machine is clean and no tools rags or debris have been left on conveyor belt or near cutters or drive mechanism Turn building service drop power on Check voltage at installed receptacle Ens...

Page 5: ...uding those personnel working second or third shift 6 ALWAYS have a standard break in time for a new operator A minimum of two hours suggested 7 ALWAYS wear safety glasses when operating shredder 8 ALWAYS lock out power at the disconnect when shredder is not in use when servicing shredder or when performing routine shredder maintenance including cleaning 9 NEVER operate this or any other machine w...

Page 6: ...come to a complete stop 15 NEVER allow other personnel within ten feet of this machine while in operation 16 NEVER remove guards perform maintenance or clear jam up debris without first locking out power disconnect 17 NEVER allow horseplay around machine 18 NEVER remove paper from cutter heads while power is on 19 NEVER attempt to remove debris from input chute after material has begun to move tow...

Page 7: ...DDER STOP pushbutton For emergency situations the Stop pushbutton may be depressed at any time For normal stop situations wait for input chute to empty itself and the output conveyor to discharge all shredded material before depressing Stop button Begin feeding material to be shredded It is recommended that during the familiarizing period the operator should proceed with small amounts of media Aft...

Page 8: ...pushbutton The machine will come to a stop After the machine has completely stopped press the forward button and try to shred material If machine jams again reverse shredder Lock Out Power and manually remove offending material Re start machine in the forward direction to resume operation NEVER Hold the forward button in the depressed position as damage to the machine and the electrical system cou...

Page 9: ... may be used o Visually inspect cutters for damage o Replace all guards Weekly cleaning After each 40 hours of operation o Repeat all daily cleaning steps o Remove side guards and end guards o Remove debris buildup from base o Wipe entire machine clean being careful to observe any evidence of oil leaks Should leakage be observed request the attention of the appropriate maintenance personnel o Chec...

Page 10: ...rom daily lubrication o Remove shaft guard and check to ensure stack adjuster nuts are tight o Replace all guards Monthly lubrication After each 160 hours of operation o Repeat steps from weekly lubrication o Remove guards o Check reducer oil level See Reducer manual at end of this manual for specifications DO NOT OVERFILL o Grease main bearings using a multi purpose lithium based grease see Lube ...

Page 11: ... level monthly Also under extreme operating conditions such as rapid rise or fall of temperatures dust dirt chemical particles chemical fumes or oil temperatures above 200 degrees F the oil should be changed every one to three months depending on the severity of conditions LUBE SCHEDULE ITEM LUBE FREQUENCY TYPE LUBE Reducer Check Weekly Drain and Refill Yearly 2000 Hrs See Attached reducer manual ...

Page 12: ...mes extremely hot Abnormal noise being generated from cutter head Noticeable large gap between two cutters NOTICE CUTTER HEAD ADJUSTMENT MUST BE MADE ON A COLD CUTTER HEAD Lock out machine power to prevent injury Remove Rear Guard Clean and oil the cutter head ensuring that there are no obstructions Check the two piece shaft collars and make sure they are clamped securely to the shafts A circular ...

Page 13: ...13 SYSTEM LAYOUT ...

Page 14: ...14 NAMEPLATE MODEL NO AMS DS 10 SINGLE 10 HP SERIAL NO 3 PHASE 230 460 VOLT 60 CYCLE A C AMPS ...

Page 15: ...tor Check continuity N C If bad replace Check each leg of forward side of contactor for continuity There should be no continuity If there is consult factory for replacement part Machine will not run in forward or reverse If power light is illuminated proceed to possible cause seven 1 No power 2 Key switch off 3 Fuse blown in disconnect 4 Overload tripped in panel Check power supply Turn on Remove ...

Page 16: ...es Reconnect and tighten loose wires to proper location on strip Check block for continuity If bad replace Motor hums or buzzes but will not turn in either forward or reverse One leg of the 3 phase power is dead single phasing Contacts burned in contactor and not making a connection on one leg Defective motor Remove each fuse Check for continuity in the power supply and disconnect Consult factory ...

Page 17: ...motor Machine will not run in forward but will run in reverse Defective forward button Disconnected wire on forward button Disconnected wire on current relay Current relay stuck open Check contact block for continuity If bad replace Check and reconnect Check and reconnect Clean relay Free up center spool Check continuity If bad consult factory for replacement relay Machine will not run in reverse ...

Page 18: ...reverse button Defective coil in reverse side of contactor Check and reconnect Consult factory for replacement coil Shredding capacity is low Un lubricated cutter head Low voltage Current relay set too low Cutter Stack is Loose Clean and oil cutter head Check voltage at power supply Consult factory before making any adjustments Tighten Stack Bolts ...

Page 19: ...ings Grease Everyday 7 10 Pumps of Grease See Lube Schedule pg 11 Check Sight Gauge on Spur Gear Oil Bath and Both Gear Reducers Daily Fill or Replace if Needed See Lube Schedule pg 11 Reducer Breather Fill Plug Consult Appendix 2 at the end of this manual for oil quantities and oil type ...

Page 20: ...20 MACHINE ASSEMBLY CUTTER HEAD ASSEMBLY ...

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