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REV.

 

A

  

11

25

2019

 
 
 

 
Filabot 
Vermont, USA, Earth 

1-802-505-6772 
 

 

 

Filabot Reclaimer 

 

Operation Manual 

 

 

 

 

 

This manual applies to the Filabot Reclaimer. 

 

Triex LLC, Barre, VT 05641, USA 

 

 

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CAUTION! Read Carefully

 

 

 

HEAVY 

Fully assembled Reclaimer weighs 125lbs. DO NOT attempt 

to lift or assemble the Reclaimer alone.  

 

SHARP ROTATING BLADES

 Never operate the Reclaimer with out 

all hoppers closed and secured. Never operate the Reclaimer if any 
parts appear missing or damaged. NEVER ATTEMPT TO MODIFY 
OR BYPASS SAFETY SWITCHES OR CIRCUITRY.  

 

SHARP PLASTIC SHRAPNEL

 Crushing, cutting, or otherwise 

breaking down plastics such as PLA and others will create high 
speed projectiles and sharp edges. Always wear proper eyewear and 
gloves when working with the Reclaimer and processing plastic. 

 

In Case of Emergency

 hit the EMERGENCY STOP button or pull 

the power cord out of the machine. 

  Only use the Reclaimer to process thermoplastic polymers. No other 

use has been tested or approved by Filabot. 

  Always STOP the Reclaimer before opening the hoppers. 

  The Reclaimer is designed for indoor use only. Operate in a clean, 

dry area. 

  Check the AC input voltage specified on the S/N Label near the 

power inlet. Only use the specified input voltages to operate the 
Reclaimer or damage to the components will occur. 

  Do not use this device if any parts appear missing or damaged. 

  Do not modify this device without authorization from Filabot. 

 
 
 
 
 

Contact Filabot with any questions 

1-802-505-6772 

[email protected] 

 

Summary of Contents for Reclaimer

Page 1: ...gh speed projectiles and sharp edges Always wear proper eyewear and gloves when working with the Reclaimer and processing plastic In Case of Emergency hit the EMERGENCY STOP button or pull the power cord out of the machine Only use the Reclaimer to process thermoplastic polymers No other use has been tested or approved by Filabot Always STOP the Reclaimer before opening the hoppers The Reclaimer i...

Page 2: ...ened Steel Fixed Blades Reversible 0 50 4140 Steel Plate Granulator Rotating Drum 0 20 x 0 20 Cutting Teeth 17 4 SS Hardened Fixed Blades Reversible 0 50 4140 Steel Plate 3 Parts Included 1 Reclaimer Main Body 2 Motor Base Assembly 3 Shredder Hopper 4 Granulator Hopper 5 Shredder Hopper Gas Spring Assembly 6 Granulator Hopper Gas Spring Assembly 7 2 5 16 18 x 7 8 Hex Head Bolts 8 2 5 16 Washers 9 ...

Page 3: ...ase Assembly 1 Loosen the 4 motor base bolts using a 1 2 wrench Do not remove the bolts 2 Line up the motor shaft with the gearbox input on the Reclaimer Use a pair of pliers to hold the shaft key from sliding back while inserting the shaft Caution Reclaimer can tip over easily Have someone support the Reclaimer while attaching the motor 5 Assembly 3 Push the motor face flat against the gearbox fa...

Page 4: ...Using a 1 2 wrench tighten the 4 base bolts which were loosened in step 1 8 Remove the inner cotter pin from the hopper hinge and slide out the rode while removing the aluminum spacers and plastic washers 7 Assembly 9 Remove the 4 top panel screws using a 2 Philips screw driver Line up the two gas spring assembly brackets with the holes in the top panel as shown and reinstall the screws Be sure th...

Page 5: ...he gas spring the nut was removed from into the hole midway up the back of the hopper 9 Assembly 13 Reinstall the nuts on the gas spring studs on the inside of the hopper and tighten using a 1 2 wrench 14 Plug the grey control cable from the back of the drive enclosure into the bulkhead located on the back of the Reclaimer above the motor and tighten the thumbnut to secure the connector Make sure ...

Page 6: ...e safety circuit 11 Controls Inputs cont 7 Drive status indicator LED Output code Solid green Drive power on ready to start Flashing green Drive operating normally motor is running Solid red Safety trip Safety switches or Emergency Stop Off No drive power If Main Power is illuminated and indicator is off then safety circuit must be reset Flashing red code 8 8 flashes followed by pause Over current...

Page 7: ...ues in the hopper During operation you may need to adjust the bags so they fill completely 8 At anytime during shredding or when the collection bag for the Shredder is full the Shredder output can be loaded into the Granulator hopper Press the Start Stop button to stop the machine and transfer the output of the Shredder into the Granulator hopper NOTE It is recommended to screen the output of the ...

Page 8: ...nual applies only to the Filabot EX6 While Triex LLC has applied all possible caution in producing this manual we urge the customer or user of this device to contact Triex LLC with any questions or concerns about operation before operating the device or making any adjustments Triex LLC provides no assurance of applicability of the product to customers requirements ...

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