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AMS-500HD and AMS-750HD
SERIES 2 HARD DRIVE SHREDDERS
OWNER'S MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing an Ameri-Shred Shredder. This model is made of the finest materials available and is
manufactured in the Unites States by skilled craftsmen. The shredder has been designed with the operator in
mind for both ease of operation and maintenance. Ameri-Shred requests that each operator read and familiarize
themselves with this manual before operating the machine.
The AMS-500HD and AMS-750HD Hard Drive Shredders are designed by Ameri-Shred Engineers to shred hard
drives and other electronic media into unusable particles to ensure that the information they contain is rendered
useless. Ameri-Shred believes in using the highest quality components in each of our industrial shredders.
Included in this manual are safety tips, operating instructions, preventative maintenance and lubrication
schedules, and trouble shooting information. For information or questions that may not be found in this manual
please contact our service department at 888-270-6879.
NOTICE: The information contained within this manual is correct at time of printing, but due to the continuing development of prod ucts,
changes in specifications are inevitable. Ameri-Shred reserves the right to implement such changes without prior notice.
Series 2 Hard Drive Shredder Manual 2015 v.2
Series 2 Hard Drive Shredder Manual 2015 v.2
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  • Page 1 SERIES 2 HARD DRIVE SHREDDERS OWNER’S MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Ameri-Shred Shredder. This model is made of the finest materials available and is manufactured in the Unites States by skilled craftsmen. The shredder has been designed with the operator in mind for both ease of operation and maintenance.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS UNLOADING/UNPACKING .......................... 3 ATTACHED OUTPUT CONVEYOR ........................ 4 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ......................... 5 NAMEPLATE REFERENCE ..........................5 SAFETY WARNINGS ............................ 6 START UP PROCEDURE ..........................7 CLEARING A JAM ............................8 SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE .......................... 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..........................9 CLEANING MAINTENANACE ........................

  • Page 3: Unloading/Unpacking

    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.

  • Page 4: Attached Output Conveyor

    ATTACHED 48” 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 6 bolts supplied at rear of machine.

  • Page 5: Electrical Installation

    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.

  • Page 6: Safety Warnings

    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. ...

  • Page 7: Start Up Procedure

    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...

  • Page 8: Clearing A Jam

    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.

  • Page 9: Trouble Shooting

    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.

  • Page 10: Cleaning Maintenanace

    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 30 psi for the AMS-500HD and maximum 40 psi for the AMS-750) or vacuum may be used).

  • Page 11: Lubrication

    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.
  • Page 12 REDUCER LUBRICATION Reducer Breather/ Fill Plug – Consult Appendix I at the end of this manual for oil quantities and oil type. Series 2 Hard Drive Shredder Manual 2015 v.2...

  • Page 13: Conveyor Belt Adjustment

    CONVEYOR BELT ADJUSTMENT (IF PROVIDED) ALIGNMENT AND TENSIONING  Read all safety warnings (see page 6) before proceeding.  Lock power off.  Remove both end guards and side guards form input conveyor (drawing).  Replace end guard. All rollers and pulleys must be set square with the frame before making any belt adjustments.

  • Page 14: Cutter Head Adjustment

    *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: ...

  • Page 15: Shredder Operation

    SHREDDER OPERATION CONTROL STATION OPTIONAL OUTPUT CONVEYOR INFEED CHUTE Series 2 Hard Drive Shredder Manual 2015 v.2...

  • Page 16: Bearing Assembly

    BEARING ASSEMBLY - 1-1/2”, 1” AND 3/4” SHRED WIDTH ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION BEARING 32165-S ADJUSTABLE SIDE WEAR PLATE 32166-S FIXED SIDE WEAR PLATE LOCK WASHER 1 BEARING WASHER AXLE NUT BEARING NUT 33577 BEARING BLOCK WELDMENT DRIVE SIDE 33578 IDLE SIDE BEARING BLOCK WELDMENT 33395-HEX UPPER SHAFT...

  • Page 17: Drive Package

    DRIVE PACKAGE ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION MOTOR 5 OR 7.5 HP MOTOR 33683 OIL BATH ASSEMBLY 33420 OIL PAN BOTTOM 33419 OIL PAN FRONT COVER 33418 OIL PAN BACK 30426 SEAL 110016 SPUR GEAR 109057 OIL BATH SIGHT GUAGE Series 2 Hard Drive Shredder Manual 2015 v.2...

  • Page 18: Cutter Assembly

    CUTTER HEAD ASSEMBLY - 1-1/2” SHRED WIDTH ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 33503 TOP OUTSIDE COMBER ASSEMBLY 33500 TOP COMBER 7 GA. 33501 TOP COMBER 5/8” 33502 TOP COMBER 3/4” 33499 BOTTOM COMBER ASSEMBLY 33497 BOTTOM COMBER 5/8” 33498 BOTTOM COMBER 3/4” 33504 UPPER COMBER 1-1/2”...
  • Page 19 CUTTER HEAD ASSEMBLY - 1-1/2” SHRED WIDTH ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 33503 TOP OUTSIDE COMBER ASSEMBLY 33500 TOP COMBER 7 GA. 33501 TOP COMBER 5/8” 33502 TOP COMBER 3/4” 33499 BOTTOM COMBER ASSEMBLY 33497 BOTTOM COMBER 5/8” 33498 BOTTOM COMBER 3/4” 33504 UPPER COMBER ASSEMBLY 1-1/2”...
  • Page 20 CUTTER HEAD ASSEMBLY - 1” SHRED WIDTH (ONLY AVAILABLE ON AMS-750 HD) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 33986 TOP OUTSIDE COMBER 1” SHRED WIDTH 33983 1/2” PLATE 33984 3/8” PLATE 33500 TOP COMBER 7 GA. 33985 TOP COMBER 1” SHRED WIDTH 33983 1/2”...
  • Page 21 CUTTER HEAD ASSEMBLY - 1” SHRED WIDTH (ONLY AVAILABLE ON AMS-750 HD) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 33986 TOP OUTSIDE COMBER 1” SHRED WIDTH 33983 1/2” PLATE 33984 3/8” PLATE 33500 TOP COMBER 7 GA. 33985 TOP COMBER 1” SHRED WIDTH 33983 1/2”...
  • Page 22 CUTTER HEAD ASSEMBLY - 3/4” SHRED WIDTH (ONLY AVAILABLE ON AMS-750 HD) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 33657 HARD DRIVE CUTTER 34128 TOP COMBER 33498 BOTTOM COMBER 34063-HEX INSIDE CUTTER SPACER 34062-HEX OUTSIDE CUTTER SPACER 34126 BOTTOM OUTSIDE SPACER 34124 TOP OUTSIDE SPACER 34125 COMBER SPACER 33502...
  • Page 23 CUTTER HEAD ASSEMBLY - 3/4” SHRED WIDTH (ONLY AVAILABLE ON AMS-750 HD) ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 33657 HARD DRIVE CUTTER 34128 TOP COMBER 33498 BOTTOM COMBER 34063-HEX INSIDE CUTTER SPACER 34062-HEX OUTSIDE CUTTER SPACER 34126 BOTTOM OUTSIDE SPACER 34124 TOP OUTSIDE SPACER 34125 COMBER SPACER 33502...

  • Page 24: Attached Output Conveyor

    ATTACHED 48” OUTPUT CONVEYOR ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 33559 SIDE FRAME WELDMENT 111858 BELT 33558 CONVEYOR BED 111790 TAIL PULLEY 33542-SS STAINLESS STEEL SIDE GUIDES 10056 TAKE-UP WELDMENT Series 2 Hard Drive Shredder Manual 2015 v.2...

  • Page 25: Electrical Diagrams

    ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM - 5 HP, 208V 3 PH-60 HZ ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 111787-200 GEAR BOX 208V 5HP 104668 PLUG-208V/3PH TRANS 104626 TRANSFORMER 50 VA 208/120V 104669 RECEPTICLE-208V/3PH PB-1 104439 SQ-D PUSHBUTTON-STOP 104224 ENCLOSURE-14 X 12 X 8 DEEP PB-2 104441 SQ-D PUSHBUTTON-REV...
  • Page 26 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM - 5 HP, 208V 3 PH-60 HZ WITH AIR FILTRATION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 111787-200 GEAR BOX 208V 5HP 104768 WIRE-10 AWG BLACK TRANS 104626 TRANSFORMER 50 VA 208/120V 104668 PLUG-208V/3PH PB-1 104439 SQ-D PUSHBUTTON-STOP 104669 RECEPTICLE-208V/3PH PB-2...
  • Page 27 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM - 5 HP, 230V 3 PH-60 HZ ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 111787 GEAR DRIVE 5 HP 230V 110911 LEGEND PLT-SHREDDER STOP TRANS 104623 TRANSFORMER-50V A 460/230/120V 110912 LEGEND PLT-POWER ON 111251 CONTACTOR 104695 CONDUIT-1/2" FU-1 104383 FUSE-1 AMP...
  • Page 28 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM - 5 HP, 230V 3 PH-60 HZ WITH AIR FILTRATION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 111787 GEAR DRIVE 5 HP 230V 110909 LEGEND PLT-OFF/ON TRANS 104623 TRANSFORMER-50V A 460/230/120V 110911 LEGEND PLT-SHREDDER STOP 111251 CONTACTOR 110912 LEGEND PLT-POWER ON FU-1...
  • Page 29 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM - 5 HP, 460V 3 PH-60 HZ ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 111787 GEAR DRIVE 5 HP 230V 110911 LEGEND PLT-SHREDDER STOP TRANS 104623 TRANSFORMER-50V A 460/230/120V 110912 LEGEND PLT-POWER ON 111250 CONTACTOR 104695 CONDUIT-1/2" FU-1 104383 FUSE-1 AMP...
  • Page 30 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM - 5 HP, 460V 3 PH-60 HZ WITH AIR FILTRATION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 111787 GEAR DRIVE 5 HP 230V 110909 LEGEND PLT-OFF/ON TRANS 104623 TRANSFORMER-50V A 460/230/120V 110911 LEGEND PLT-SHREDDER STOP 111250 CONTACTOR 110912 LEGEND PLT-POWER ON FU-1...
  • Page 31 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM - 7.5 HP, 208V 3 PH-60 HZ ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 112009 GEAR DRIVE 7.5 HP 208V 111747-J4 TERMINAL BLOCK 104623 TRANSFORMER-50V A 208/120V TRANS 104449 CONTACT BLOCK 111250 CONTACTOR 104694 CORD GRIP-STRAIN RELIEF FU-1 104383 FUSE-1 AMP...
  • Page 32 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM - 7.5 HP, 208V 3 PH-60 HZ WITH AIR FILTRATION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 112009 GEAR DRIVE 7.5 HP 208V 104699 CONDUIT FTG-1/2" STR MF-2 111281 STARTER FAN 111747-J4 TERMINAL BLOCK TRANS 104623 TRANSFORMER-50V A 208/120V 104449 CONTACT BLOCK 111842-15-3 15 AMP 3 POLE BREAKER...
  • Page 33 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM - 7.5 HP, 230 V 3 PH-60 HZ ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 112009 GEAR DRIVE 7.5 HP 230V 110911 LEGEND PLT-SHREDDER STOP TRANS 104624 TRANSFORMER-100V A 230/460/120V 110912 LEGEND PLT-POWER ON 111253 CONTACTOR 104695 CONDUIT-1/2"...
  • Page 34 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM - 7.5 HP, 230 V 3 PH-60 HZ WITH AIR FILTRATION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 112009 GEAR DRIVE 7.5 HP 230V 110909 LEGEND PLT-OFF/ON TRANS 104624 TRANSFORMER-100V A 230/460/120V 110911 LEGEND PLT-SHREDDER STOP 111253 CONTACTOR 110912 LEGEND PLT-POWER ON...
  • Page 35 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM - 7.5 HP, 460V 3 PH-60 HZ ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 112009 GEAR DRIVE 7.5 HP 460V 110911 LEGEND PLT-SHREDDER STOP TRANS 104623 TRANSFORMER-50V A 460/230/120V 110912 LEGEND PLT-POWER ON 111250 CONTACTOR 104695 CONDUIT-1/2" 104383 FUSE-1 AMP 104700...
  • Page 36 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM - 7.5 HP, 460V 3 PH-60 HZ WITH AIR FILTRATION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 112009 GEAR DRIVE 7.5 HP 460V 110909 LEGEND PLT-OFF/ON TRANS 104623 TRANSFORMER-50V A 460/230/120V 110911 LEGEND PLT-SHREDDER STOP 111250 CONTACTOR 110912 LEGEND PLT-POWER ON FU-1...
  • Page 37 BIM 1020 ® UNICASE Shaft Mount Gearboxes Installation and Maintenance Instructions Retain These Safety Instructions For Future Use INSPECTION OF UNIT Thoroughly inspect the equipment for any shipping and handling damage before accepting shipment from the freight company. If any of the goods called for in the bill of lading or express receipt are damaged or the quantity is short, do not accept until the freight or express agent makes an appropriate notation on your freight bill or express receipt.
  • Page 38 INSTALLATION OF UNIT To ensure Iong service and dependabIe performance, an encIosed gear drive must be rigidIy supported and the shafts accurateIy aIigned. The foIIowing describes the minimum precautions required to accompIish this end. > ∅ 50 ≤ ∅ 80 = +0.000/-0.019 FOUNDATION The responsibiIity for the design and construction of the >...
  • Page 39 AXIAL RETENTION Output and Input shaft Diameter toIerance Each drive shaft must be retained in place relative to the gear Metric (mm) ≤ ∅ 18 = +0.012/+0.001 reducer. Or each gear reducer must be retained in place relative to the drive shaft. Either way NORD recommends the use of >...
  • Page 40 COUPLING ALIGNMENT CHANGES IN PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Shaft coupIings shouId be instaIIed according to the coupIing Owner has the responsibiIity to consult with NORD GEAR if such manufacturer’s recommendations for gap, anguIar and paraIIeI items such as applied Ioads, operating speeds or other operating aIignment.
  • Page 41 FILL LEVEL & DRAIN PLUGS LUBRICANT The drain plugs are metric socket head cap screws. They will be AII NORD reducers are shipped from the factory properIy fiIIed located at the lowest part of the gearbox for ease of draining. The with Iubricant and all plugs are installed according to the mounting fill level plug is a hex head cap screw.
  • Page 42 MAINTENANCE Mineral lubricant should be changed every 10,000 service hours or after two years. For synthetic oils, the lube should be changed every 20,000 service hours or after four years. In case of extreme operating (e.g. high humidity, aggressive environment or large temperature variations), shorter intervals between changes are recommended.
  • Page 43 LUBRICANT CAPACITY Each reducer has the oil level and oil quantity adjusted according to the mounting position shown in the tables. When replacing the oil, consult the tables below to determine the proper amount of oil to be installed according to the reducer size and mounting position. Note that this is approximate and the final level will be adjusted when the reducer is installed.
  • Page 44 PARTS LIST SK 1282 - SK 5282 Driven gear Pinion shaft Driving gear Driving pinion Output shaft (Hollow shaft ) Shaft seal Shaft seal Circlip Shim Ball bearing Seal Gear case cover Vent plug Seal Socket head screw Circlip Ball bearing Locking cap Washer Washer...
  • Page 45 PARTS LIST Driving gear Hexagon screw SK 1382 - SK 5382 Seal Supporting disc Third reduction gearcase Ball bearing Ball bearing Circlip Circlip Intermediate shaft, plain Intermediate shaft, gearcut Circlip Circlip S him Circlip Circlip Drain plug Seal Driving gea Pinion shaft S K 6382 - S K 9382 Driving pinion...
  • Page 46 PARTS LIST SK 1282/02 - S K11382/52 Shaft seal Ball bearing Intermediate flange Washer Hexagon screw Washer Hexagon screw Intermediate shaft, plain Intermediate shaft, gearcut Bearing sleeve Circlip Circlip Output shaft Flange Locking cap S hrink disc connector Torque arm S ocket head screw SK 1282 - SK11282 SK 1382 - SK11382...
  • Page 47 NOTES BIM 1020/2005/03...
  • Page 48 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM WITH THE REDUCER POSSIBLE CAUSES SUGGESTED REMEDY Check rated capacity of reducer, replace Load exceeds the capacity of the Overloading with unit of sufficient capacity or reduce reducer load Check lubricant level and adjust up to Insufficient lubrication Runs Hot recommended levels Check lubricant level and adjust down to...
  • Page 49 3490 US 23 N Alpena, MI 49707 Toll Free: 800-634-8981 Phone: 989-358-6121 Fax: 989-358-6122 info@ameri-shred.com www.ameri-shred.com Series 2 Hard Drive Shredder Manual 2015 v.2...

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