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Multipurpose High Volume Industrial Shredder OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USA VERSION 1 of 30 DI-129/11/07.07.15...
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IMPORTANT THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE KOBRA CYCLONE. THE CYCLONE IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE UNDER A VARIETY OF POWER CONDITIONS. HOWEVER, FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, YOUR INSTALLER MUST FOLLOW THE SET-UP AND TUNING PROCEDURE AT THE END OF THE CYCLONE OPERATIONS MANUAL.
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ATTENTION KOBRA CYCLONE IS CHECKED AND TESTED AT THE FACTORY BEFORE SHIPMENT. PAPER SHREDS YOU MAY FIND IN THE SHREDDING CHAMBER OR IN THE CYCLONE ARE LEFT OVER FROM THE OPERATIONAL TESTS. 3 of 30 DI-129/11/07.07.15...
KOBRA CYCLONE SUMMARY 1. INSTALLATION : ELECTRICAL SUPPLY PLASTIC BAG AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM FILTER HOW THE CYCLONE WORKS 3. TECHNICAL DATA / AVAILABLE SCREENS / SECURITY LEVELS 4. OPERATION 5. AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS 6. CONTROL PANEL 7. MAINTENANCE 8. HOW TO CHANGE THE CUTTING BLADES AND SECURITY LEVEL 9.
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PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK THE INTERNAL WALLS OF THE CYCLONE SHREDDING CHAMBER ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE, MORE OFTEN IN HEAVY APPLICATIONS AND IF YOUR APPLICATION REQUIRES SHREDDING OF MATERIALS OTHER THAN PAPER. PLEASE DO NOT OPERATE THE CYCLONE AND HAVE YOUR KOBRA RETAILER CHECK YOUR MACHINE BEFORE OPERATION IF YOU DISCOVER ANY UNUSUAL WARE OR IRREGULARITIES DURING YOUR INSPECTION.
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IMPORTANT BACK DOORS MUST BE OPEN WHEN SHREDDING CONTINUOUSLY 6 of 30 DI-129/11/07.07.15...
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Section A Fig.1 Fig.2 7 of 30 DI-129/11/07.07.15...
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Section B Fig. 3 Fig. 4 8 of 30 DI-129/11/07.07.15...
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Section C Fig.5 9 of 30 DI-129/11/07.07.15...
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Section D Fig.6 Fig.7 Fig.8 Fig.9 10 of 30 DI-129/11/07.07.15...
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Section E Fig. 1 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 11 of 30 DI-129/11/07.07.15...
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Section F Fig. 10 Fig. 11 12 of 30 DI-129/11/07.07.15...
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Section G Fig. 12 13 of 30 DI-129/11/07.07.15...
1. INSTALLATION Please read the following operating instructions The Cyclone should be positioned on a flat floor with carefully to get the best performance from your KOBRA the four wheels firmly touching the floor. Cyclone high volume shredder. The electrical installation of the Cyclone must be...
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND WIRING IMPORTANT!!! After the Cyclone has been connected to the power supply it is necessary to check the auto-shut off time by adjusting the “ALARM C” knob as shown in the “Electrical Set-up and Tuning” section at the end of this operating instruction book.
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The filter system collects the dust that From outside the shredding chamber it is now possible may exit the shredding chamber while shredding to check the rotation of the blades of the Cyclone operation is performed. (which should still be rotating due to the starting momentum).
OPERATION IMPORTANT !!! Before starting shredding operation and before any material is introduced into the Cyclone the following points must be carefully checked: 1. When the “START” button is pressed the Cyclone main motor starts and the plastic bag must be inflated by the airflow.
208 volt power supply . Various Security Levels are available with the Kobra Cyclone. It is possible to switch the machine to any of The KOBRA Cyclone is easy to operate. the available Security Levels by following the Turn main switch (U) [Sec.
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IMPORTANT !!! WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A PAPER JAM A jam has occurred if plastic waste bag does not inflate by the turbine airflow and the shredded material does not get into the plastic waste bag. If the machine is overloaded with too much paper (or other material) or in case the machine is shut down manually while still shredding, the machine could jam.
(A light signal shows the operator when the bag is - After plastic waste bag is replaced, turn power back full). on. The red light (8) turns off and the Cyclone can be started again by pressing the START button (D) CONTROL PANEL BOARD...
8.2. to operate. After blades have been removed loosen and The Cyclone does not need oiling or lubrication of remove 12 screws securing the metal screen to the the cutting blades floor of the shredding chamber.
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This is a service operation which should be performed by qualified personnel in case of failure of the main turbine motor. DISCONNECT the Cyclone from main power supply by turning the main switch (U) [Sec. D- Fig.2] to “0” position and disconnect the the power cord from main power supply Follow the steps of paragraph 8.1 and 8.2...
This is a service operation which needs to be performed 9.1 SCREENS by qualified service personnel in case of failure of the The KOBRA Cyclone is delivered with a 30 mm holes vacuum system motor. standard screen unless specifically ordered with a different screen.
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