Operating And Troubleshooting - SEM 200 Operation And Maintenance Manual

4.) Operating and Troubleshooting

Please read this section carefully. Most problems occur during the first hours of operation. Most
problems can be eliminated by careful review of the operating, maintenance, and recommended
service instructions.
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The disintegrator has been shipped complete, tested, and is operational when received.
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The disintegrator requires a dedicated line equipped with an appropriate receptacle. (See
section 3 for more information.)
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Once positioned, verify vacuum is connected and all access points are closed. Test by turning the
selector switch to the full right START position and releasing. The unit will start and will
illuminate the green operating lamp.
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The disintegrator was designed to destroy plastics, film, and light volumes of paper products. As
with any type of office machine, it can be overloaded or jammed if overfed. Product destruction
rate depends on the material, size, and desired particle size. When feeding, the concept of less
is more is applicable. Feeding the unit less volume more often will result in better feed rates and
reduced operating costs.
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All disintegrator units are equipped with timed shutdown to help prevent jamming of the
disintegrator. When selector switch is in the OFF DELAY position, the disintegrator will run for
an additional 60 seconds to clear the chamber. This will help to prevent jamming of the unit
which would require some disassembly to gain access to the cutting area.
Important:
If you overfeed the disintegrator or have an emergency and need to shut down the machine, open the
front door of the disintegrator cabinet.
Warning:
Opening the front door to bypass the timed shutdown can result in a jammed cutting chamber or
damage to the cutting chamber.
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