8530 Shatterbox
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3.0 UNPACKING
(Cont’d)
If either arm has become bent, straighten it; the arms are made of a soft alloy which can be
bent without harming it. Spin the coupling arm by hand; the eccentric arm and the funnel
should rotate together freely. The hubs of the coupling arm and the eccentric arm should be
between 1/16” and 1/8” apart; if they are not, the coupling arm may have ridden up or down
the motor shaft. Correct this by loosening the setscrews holding the coupling arm, and
adjusting its position on the motor shaft. When the drive belts are aligned and the hubs of the
two arms properly separated, tighten the setscrews (use a 1/8” Allen wrench).
As re-installing the access panel, note the electrical inlet, on/off switch, and the fuse holder on
the left side of the access panel opening. The 115V 60Hz Shatterbox takes two 10-amp “slow
blow” fuses; the 230V 50Hz unit takes two 5-amp “Slow Blow” fuses.
Plug the cabinet power cord into an approved electrical outlet: in North America, a 3 prong
grounded 115V outlet on a circuit fused at 20 amps. The 230V/50Hz Shatterbox is equipped
with a standard European 2 prong plug that in some countries may have to be replaced to suit
local electrical codes. The 230V power cord conforms to European wiring color codes.
If everything seems to be okay, proceed to the next section “SETTING UP.”
Lid Assembly
Control Panel
Electrical Inlet
Module at Rear
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