User manual HERKULES HCR1

[. . . ] 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Read and understand all warnings, cautions and instructions before operating this equipment. It is the owner/operators responsibility to maintain the legibility of all warning and instruction labels. Do not alter or modify any part of this equipment. Do not attempt to bypass the door/latch interlock system. [. . . ] The instructions and warnings contained in this manual shall be read and understood by the owner/operator prior to operating this equipment. If an owner/operator does not understand English, the contents of this manual shall be explained in the owner/ operator native language to assure the owner/operator comprehends. It is the owner/operator responsibility to maintain the legibility of all warning and Instruction labels. The owner/operator shall retain this manual for future reference to important warnings, operating and maintenance instructions. Figure 1 INSTALLATION Installation consists of attaching the stabilizer feet to the stand, the stand to the crushing chamber, and connecting an external air supply with 90 to 120 p. s. i. Bolt stabilizer feet to the crusher stand using the four 3/8-16 x 3/4 bolts & washers. Using a hoist or Hi-Lo, set the crusher chamber on the stand with the upper crossbar facing the front of the unit. Bolt crusher chamber to stand using the remaining 3/8" hardware supplied. Connect the supplied pressure regulator/filter and oiler assembly to the 3/8" valve located on the back of the crushing chamber. Remove the bowl of the oiler and fill to 3/4 full with 30W non-detergent oil, replace bowl. Set the oiler at about 1/3 of it's maximum drip rate. Drip rate should be lowered if oil is noticed leaking from the cylinder. Connect the external air supply to the pressure regulator/filter. Crusher stand 3/8" Hex bolt Oiler Filter/Regulator Stabilizer foot Page 5 of 8 INSPECTION Prior to operation a visual Inspection shall be made. Check crusher for leaks, worn or missing parts. Any crusher that appears to be damaged in any way, is badly worn or operates abnormally shall be removed from use until repairs are made. Contact a factory authorized service center for repairs. If over pressurizing of the equipment is believed to have occurred, contact a factory authorized service center for inspection of the crusher. An annual inspection by a factory authorized service center is recommended. OPERATION Turn the external air supply on. Verify the pressure gauge on the pressure regulator/filter reads between 100 and 120 p. s. i. NOTE: If the external air supply is less than 100 p. s. i. , the crusher will operate but the crushing performance is reduced. Open door and place empty can(s) in center of chamber. [. . . ] Periodically check oil level in oiler bowl. Fill with 30W non detergent oil to 3/4 full when necessary. Regularly clean the crusher chamber to remove any accumulated sludge, metal particles or any other debris that could affect the crusher operation. Apply grease to door hinges on a regular basis to prevent the door from binding. [. . . ]