Replacing Stationary Shredder - InSinkErator SS-50 Service Manual

Replacing Stationary Shredder

Removal
1. Remove disposer. See "Removing Disposer" on page 7.
2. Remove cover and upper body assembly. Perform steps 2 – 5
under "Replacing Shredder Gasket" on page 10.
3. Lubricate the full outside diameter of the shredder ring with
penetrating oil.
4. Place a 1"D x 1-1/4"L long piece of pipe or similar sized hex
socket over rotating shredder nut (Figure 12).
5. Using a 5/16" thick flat bar, rest bar on top of pipe or socket
with flat end under shredder teeth. Strike jam release bar with
a soft non-metallic mallet (rawhide, nylon, leather, wood) to
break the seal and remove stationary shredder.
Do not strike stationary shredder or
shredder could be damaged.
Installation
1. Clean old silicone and dirt from upper end bell.
2. Apply water resistant silicone sealant around bottom of sta-
tionary shredder.
3. Place stationary shredder on upper end bell, aligning one
stationary shredder groove with upper end bell weep hole
(Figure 13). Strike stationary shredder firmly on alternate
sides with soft mallet until securely seated.
Do not use metal hammer or die cast
stationary shredder will break.
4. Turn rotating shredder by hand and make sure it rotates
freely.
5. Install cover and upper body. Perform steps 8–13 under
"Replacing Shredder Gasket" on page 10.
Service Manual
Commercial Disposers
Figure 12. Removing Stationary Shredder
Stationary Shredder Groove
Weep Hole
Figure 13. Aligning Stationary Shredder
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