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NOTICE: The information contained within this manual is correct at time of printing, but due to the continuing development of products, changes in specifications are inevitable. Ameri-Shred reserves the right to implement such changes without prior notice. products, changes in specifications are inevitable. Ameri-Shred reserves the right to implement such changes without prior notice.
APPENDIX I - REDUCER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Ameri-Shred Shredder. This model is made of the finest materials available and is manufactured in the United States by skilled craftsmen. The shredder has been designed with the operator in mind for both ease of operation and maintenance.
UNLOADING/UNPACKING Your new Ameri-Shred shredder has been secured to a pallet for shipping. Please inspect equipment immediately for shipping damage. Using a lift truck with a minimum capacity of 2500 lbs., remove the machine from the carrier and transport to operation site.
ATTACHED OUTPUT CONVEYOR With the assistance of an overhead crane, a second person, a fork lift, or any means available, rig a sling (just off center of conveyor so that flanged side is lower.) Lift conveyor assembly into place using the six (6) bolts supplied at rear of machine.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION All electrical installation and service must be accomplished by a qualified electrician. Follow all national and local electrical codes and ordinances. “WARNING” LOCK POWER IN OFF POSITION All internal wiring has been factory installed and tested prior to shipping. Electrical installation consists of providing adequate machine power only.
SAFETY WARNINGS Read and understand instruction manual and be aware of all warning stickers. Make sure that ALL guards and access panels are in place at all times, EXCEPT when the power is locked off for maintenance work or cleaning. ...
START UP PROCEDURE PRESTART UP PROCEDURE Familiarize yourself with all controls and button locations. Ensure that all guards and covers are in place. Ensure the area is clean. Check input area for debris, discarded tools, etc. Shredder Control Panel Left to Right - Emergency Stop - Forward - Reverse - On/Off Key Switch - Power On Indicator Light Figure 2...
CLEARING A JAM Should a jam occur, the machine will turn itself off. Ensure that all personnel are clear of both the input chute and the cutter head. Momentarily depress the yellow REVERSE pushbutton. This will cause the cutters to run backwards for as long as the Reverse pushbutton remains depressed.
TROUBLE SHOOTING “WARNING” LOCK OUT POWER before performing any cleaning, oiling, maintenance, or trouble shooting. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Defective STOP button. Check continuity (N.C.) If bad, replace. Check each leg of forward side of Machine will not turn off using STOP contactor for continuity.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING ALWAYS lock off power before cleaning, lubricating, maintaining, removal of any guard, and after shredding operation is complete. Daily Cleaning (After each 8 hours of operation) Remove debris and any magnets that have built up on cutters and combers (compressed air (maximum 40 psi for the AMS-1000HD) or vacuum may be used).
MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION ALWAYS lock off power before cleaning, lubricating, maintaining, removal of any guard, and after shredding operation is complete. Daily lubrication (After 8 hours of operation) Grease wear plates. Grease main bearings (see Lube Schedule below). Remove rear guard.
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REDUCER LUBRICATION Reducer Breather/ Fill Plug – Consult Appendix I at the end of this manual for oil quantities and oil type. AMS-1000 Hard Drive Shredder Manual 2016 v.1...
CONVEYOR BELT ADJUSTMENT ALIGNMENT AND TENSIONING Read all safety warnings (see page 6) before proceeding. Lock power off. Mark the initial position. Make all adjustments in small increments. By design, the conveyor belt should have 1/16” or less clearance to side frames. This assists in preventing debris from getting under the belt but some side rubbing may be expected.
*Make sure machine is locked out before checking cutter clearance. Ameri-Shred recommends thoroughly cleaning the cutter head and ensuring that cutters move freely on the shafts before checking clearance. Cutter Clearance should be checked if any of the following conditions exist: ...
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