OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION TM Shredder By Marathon Equipment MARATHON EQUIPMENT COMPANY OMI MANUAL # 0071, 3/05 Page 1
Table of Contents Page Introduction························································· 3 Pre-Operating Instructions ······································· 4 Equipment Information ··········································· 5 Operating Instructions ············································ 6 Equipment Specifications········································· 7 Electric Safety Switch ············································· 8 Maintenance ······················································· 9
INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing a Marathon Rx Shredder. This product is designed to give you reliable service and superior performance for years to come. To guarantee top performance from your shredder and safest operation, every person involved in operation, maintenance, and installation should read and thoroughly understand all instructions in this manual and follow all warnings. If you need assistance with your shredder, please contact your equipment distributor.
PRE-OPERATING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Employers should allow only authorized and trained personnel to operate this equipment. • Do not remove access covers except for servicing. • This shredder utilizes a safety interlock switch and stops power to the motor when the collection bag access door is open.
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION Physical Dimension: Depth:26 1/4” Width:24” Height:44 1/4” Feed Openings: Paper:10” Wide Bottles:4” Diameter x 6” Tall Process Time: 5 Seconds to Process 20 Sheets of 8 1/2” x 11” or 10 Sheets of Pressure Sensitive Labels Shipping Weight: Sound Level: 480 Pounds Less Than 65 Decibels Bottle Disposal Door Paper and Label Feed Slot Emergency Stop Switch Forward / Reverse Switch & Power On Light Collection Bag Access Door Page 5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO SHRED PAPER: 1. If “EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH” is illuminated, depress button and light will turn off. 2. “POWER ON” light indicates unit is ready to operate. 3. Insert paper into feed slot and photo eye will sense material is present, shredder will process material and automatically shut down. TO SHRED BOTTLES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. If “EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH” is illuminated, depress button and light will turn off. “POWER ON LIGHT” indicates unit is ready to operate.
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Product Destruction Specifications: Input: Bottles up to 4 1/4” Wide x 3” Deep or 3” Diameter x 5” Tall Pressure sensitive labels: 8-1/2” x 11” paper Output: Destruction will be limited to a maximum of 1/8” x 1-1/2” strips Construction Specifications: Drive System: Drive motor with heavy duty 87:1 cycloid gear reducer & #50 chain final drive Cutters: 1/8” wide ground and hardened tool steel Collection System: 12 1/2 gallon disposable collection bag with sealed collection chamber &
ELECTRIC SAFETY SWITCH CIRCUIT BREAKER: Located on rear panel, near the bottom.
MAINTENANCE DIRECTIONS WARNING: Only authorized personnel should perform these functions. DANGER: Unplug the shredder before doing any maintenance. • Inspect door switch, power cord, and electrical controls and make sure they are functioning properly and in good condition. • Inspect HEPA filter. Replace after 6 to 12 months depending on usage or when it appears full of debris. • Keep the disposal area clean and free of paper scraps. • Use the disposal bags specially designed for this unit.
MAINTENANCE PICTURES CHAIN AND SPROCKET GEAR DRIVE ACCESS DOOR SAFETY SWTICH MAGNET LATCH FOR ACCESS DOOR HEPA FILTER COLLECTION BAG Page 10
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE MALFUNCTION Shredder won’t operate PROBLEM SOLUTION No electrical power to unit Plug shredder cord into electric receptacle Thermal overload could be tripped Check thermal overload on rear of cabinet Emergency Stop Switch is in wrong position or illuminated Depress “Emergency Stop Switch” light should turn off and shredder should operate Collection bag is full Remove and replace bag “Emergency Stop Switch” is flashing Collection bag is full Shredder will not operate in
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Shredder is shipped on a metal skid and wrapped with continuous sheets and stretch film. Remove all strapping and protective covering. 2. The shredder is also shipped with a set of casters bolted to the bottom of the shredder. However the unit must be lifted out of the skid so that the rollers can make contact and allow the shredder to be rolled into place. 3. The power cord and replacement bags are shipped inside the bag access door. 4.
PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION To purchase supplies, please call our parts department at 1-800-633-8974. Please have your SERIAL NUMBER on hand when you call.
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