PD-5 Operator Manual
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Use caution when bringing the PD-5 from a cold environment into a warm environment. If moisture has
accumulated due to a sudden change of temperature, wait (1) hour until moisture has completely dissipated
before operating the PD-5.
PD-5 Component Description
Front Panel Identification
Front Panel Description
1) Power
Button
Applies power to the PD-5.
2) LCD
Display
32 Character LCD Display with counter for Session and Total.
3) Destroy
Button
Initiates the destruction function.
4) Door/Door
Handle
Prevents access to the HDD and destruction wedge during the destruction
process. If opened during the destruction process, the destruction wedge will
automatically stop. When the door is closed, the destruction wedge will return
to its home position.
Inside Component Identification
Inside Component Description
1) Destruction
Wedge
The Destruction Wedge pushes down on the hard drive(s) bending and
breaking the external and internal components, rendering the hard drive
inoperable.
2) Hard
Drives
Image shows the proper location of two 1” hard drives stacked on top of each
other.
Note:
Hard drives are centered between the two Support Rails.
3) Support
Rails
Supports and aligns the hard drive(s).
4) Debris
Tray
Removable tray helps collect hard drive debris caused by the destruction
process. The Debris Tray can be easily lifted out and emptied.
