Split-fire Super Shred 3, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ... you as our customer and wish you many years of safe and satisfactory operation SPLIT FIRE SALES INC 285633 Airport Road Norwich ON N0J 1P0 Canada 1 877 548 3473 519 468 3647 Like Follow and Subscribe Please share a google review about your Split Fire experience ...

Page 3: ...ety Labels 7 2 2 Operation Safety 8 2 3 Storage Safety 9 2 4 CSA Certification 10 3 Operating Instructions 11 3 1 Before Operation 11 3 2 Operation 13 3 3 Troubleshooting 15 4 Maintenance 17 4 1 General Maintenance 17 4 2 Breakers 19 4 3 Wear Parts 20 4 4 Electrical 21 4 5 Warranty 23 4 6 Technical Support Contact 24 ...

Page 4: ...ly Once you read the manual and know how to operate the machine safely and correctly others can read and be trained to operate the machine The machine that is used in this manual for illustration may differ slightly from your model but will be similar enough to help you understand the instructions Throughout this manual Back and Front terms will be used On the Super Shred 3 the Back refers to the ...

Page 5: ...r Scraper Bar Material 304 SS Shredder Shaft Material 304 SS If you ever need to contact your dealer or the manufacturer for parts or questions regarding the operation or servicing of the machine it is important to have the model number as well as all the necessary identification numbers Date of Purchase ______________________ Dealer Name ______________________ Dealer Phone Number ________________...

Page 6: ...e messages to avoid personal injury and machine damage The three main messages will start with WARNING which suggests a strong chance of personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders if procedures are ignored IMPORTANT which suggests a strong chance of potential damage to the machine may occur if procedures are ignored NOTE which suggests helpful information for proper operation and servi...

Page 7: ...or to potential safety hazards on the machine If at any time the stickers are removed or come off during operation contact your dealer or the manufacturer immediately for replacement decals The sticker graphic and explanation details the potential safety hazards associated with each decal Special attention should be given to these recommendations they are outlined for your safety SS3 1 SS3 2 SS3 3...

Page 8: ...ce This machine uses safety switches on all compartment doors If for any reason switches wear out break or become nonoperational this machine must be disconnected and locked out until the safety switch is fixed and operational Important This machine must only be used with soft organic material Soft organics are products such as plant material soft stems fruit meats soft waste or any type of soft n...

Page 9: ... the master switch and lockout the machine so accidental operation cannot occur When the machine is removed from storage and prepared for operation a safety switch inspection must occur After a safety switch inspection the machine is ready for operation 1 Month Storage All the steps must occur as with the 2 Week 1 Month Storage cycle It is important to ensure that the machine is clean to prevent a...

Page 10: ... the front electrical panel or on the back on the Super Shred 3 Any modifications to the electrical or mechanical systems without approval from Split fire on the Super Shred 3 will result loss of warranty coverage and CSA certification If any modifications are completed the Super Shred must be re CSA certified CSA certification ensures electrical and operator safety for Super Shred 3 ...

Page 11: ...intanence includes gear oil changes greasing of gears and scheduled cleaning Details can be found on page 17 It is important that the scheduled maintenance is completed before operation or serious damage could occur 2 Check the plug to make sure it is properly attached and that is it fully seated in the wall housing The power cord must be pugged in behind the machine without obstruction to the ope...

Page 12: ...roller bin waste bin must be place under the shredder 5 The machine must then be turned on and cycled with no material for 10 30 seconds The shredder should run quietly other than slight vibrations from the motor and gears If any abrupt loud or abnormal noises are observed Immediately turn off the machine Contact a maintenance specialist or Split fire so the issue can be solved After these steps h...

Page 13: ...ing the stop button 3 Reverse This button will cause the shredder to reverse if there is a jam This button is momentary and will only operate the machine if it is being pushed Once it is released the Super Shred 3 will automatically come to a stop 4 Electrical Fault light This light will illuminate if there is an electrical fault If the shredder has been jammed or there is a short circuit a breake...

Page 14: ...es material it is important to see shredded material falling into the waste cart The shredding action can also be viewed from the window in the lid If the material is not feeding a light push with the push pin can be enough to reinitiate feeding If material cannot be seen falling into the waste cart see page 15 troubleshooting 4 The shredder will empty the top hopper in 1 3 minutes of operation de...

Page 15: ...he lid and move the heavier material from the bottom of the hopper to the top and look for any foreign material If no foreign material is present the jam was most likely cause by a large amount of hard stalky material The lid can be closed and the shredder can be restarted 3 Shredder does not operate after a jam The shredder has jammed and has been cleared as in step 2 but does not operate when st...

Page 16: ...ring it is important to not pack or compact the material in the top hopper before the lid is closed and the shredder is started The shredder is pulling to much material and is constantly tripping the breaker This usually occurs when stringy stem material is being shredded Due to the stringy nature of the material once the shredding teeth engage the material it continues to pull more material into ...

Page 17: ...in plug so all gear oil can drain Replace the drain plug Thread seal plug to ensure a proper seal Then refill the gearbox with 80W 90 gear oil via the plug at the halfway point on the gearbox Easiest fill method is typically completed with a gear oil bottle and hose Do not overfill past the halfway point on the gearbox When complete replace the plug in the side of the gearbox Gearbox service is th...

Page 18: ...ure washer Cleaning agents can be used unless the cleaning agent is highly corrosive IMPORTANT Be aware of the corrosive nature of the cleaning agent being used The proper PPE must be worn to prevent serious injury and the work area must be well ventilated to prevent a buildup of harmful fumes IMPORTANT Be aware of the corrosive nature of the cleaning agent being used If the corrosive agent in the...

Page 19: ...tart stop circuit Only authorized maintenance specialists or certified electricians must open and work in this electrical box The power to the unit must be disconnected and the machine must be locked out via the disconnect switch on the back of the machine The electrical box cover must be removed by loosening the 4 bolts in the corners When the electrical box is opened breakers can be reset flippe...

Page 20: ...rpness This will cause the grinder to lose performance The rotors should be inspected every 3 months If loss of performance is encountered or rotor wear is found during inspection call technical support for more info Shredder Scraper Bar The scraper bars will lose sharpness This will cause the grinder to loose performance The scraper bars should be inspected every 3 months If loss of performance i...

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Page 23: ... Split Fire Split Fire will pay for that shipping This guarantee does not apply to motors or other parts that are manufactured and guaranteed by the manufacture thereof nor does this apply with respect to any part or product that 1 has original parts removed or otherwise altered without specific authorization beforehand from Split Fire Sales Inc 2 has had placed upon or attached to it any part or ...

Page 24: ...dify parts or fix problems with your Super Shred 3 without consulting Split fire Technical Support Unauthorized modifications may cause serious injury or death Split fire Technical Support 1 877 548 3473 519 468 3647 Extension 2 Technical Support Parts Availability Monday Friday 8 AM 5 PM Eastern Time ...