User manual HERKULES OFC4

[. . . ] 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 owner/operator shall retain this manual for future reference to Important warnings, operating and maintenance instructions. Figure 1 INSTALLATION Installation consists of anchoring the unit to the floor, connecting an external air supply with 100 to 120 p. s. i. and routing the waste oil drain to a suitable waste oil reservoir. DO NOT attempt to operate the unit while on a skid. The initial crush of the oil filter(s) will cause the unit to move or jump if not secured properly. The crusher must be anchored to the floor before operating. relief valve that will bleed off air if the unit is inadvertently connected to an air source greater than 125 p. s. i. 3/8 NPT Air Inlet Install the crusher as follows (See Figure 1). Anchor the unit to the floor using 1/2" diameter hardware. Connect the supplied pressure regulator/filter to the crusher 3/8" NPT air inlet fitting. Connect the external air supply to the pressure regulator/filter. Place a waste oil collection receptacle underneath the waste oil port. Waste oil drain fitting Filter/Regulator 1/2" Floor anchor Page 4 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. Lift the door latch and pull the door down to gain access to the crushing chamber. Place the oil filter(s) to be crushed gasket side down on the bottom of the crushing chamber. Arrange the filters as follows: Quantity & Type (1) Heavy duty truck filter (1) Auto filter (2) Auto filters (3) Auto filters (4) Auto filters Position Center of ram plate Center of ram plate Opposite corners (2) in back corners and (1) in front center (2) in back corners and (2) in front corners For filters over 15-3/4" in height, remove bottom spacer. [. . . ] MAINTENANCE Regularly check the pressure filter/regulator moisture trap for water. Regularly check the waste oil drain line system to prevent oil backing up in the crusher chamber. Regularly clean the crusher chamber to remove any accumulated oil sludge, metal particles or any other debris that could affect the crusher operation or block the waste oil drain system. Apply grease to door hinges on a regular basis to prevent the door from binding. [. . . ]