Glastender Bottle Disintegration System - Manual (Page 5)

4
Glastender, Inc. • 5400 North Michigan Road • Saginaw, MI • 48604-9780
800.748.0423 • 989.752.4275 • Fax 989.752.4444 • www.glastender.com
o
perating
i
nstructions
1. Do NOT reach into the bottle chute while machine is running and plugged in.
2. Do NOT attempt to un-jam or repair the machine while it is plugged in.
3. Do NOT reach into the drum opening while the machine is running and plugged in.
4. Do NOT place plastic bags in the bucket.
5. Only use bucket supplied.
6. Do NOT place metal caps, plastics, or ceramics into the Bottle Chute.
7. Do NOT put hand into the bucket and into cullet.
8. Only Glastender, Inc. replacement parts should be used. Components from other
suppliers may result in machine malfunctions.
Operating instructions:
1. Turn the machine on by toggling the ON/OFF switch. The green light will illuminate to signify the unit
is on and running. Wait a minimum of three (3) seconds for the crusher bar to reach maximum speed.
2. Feed a bottle through the top chute opening. A quick thrust is required to get the bottle through the
chute baffles. If desired, you may slowly feed one bottle using the next bottle to push it through the
chute. NOTE: Although it is safe for your fingertips to be inserted through the top rubber baffles, do
NOT reach your hand into the bottle chute!
3. Turn the machine off by toggling the ON/OFF switch when done crushing bottles. NOTE: If you
intend to remove the bucket, wait a minimum of 60 seconds for the glass particles to settle.
4. Periodically remove the bucket to verify fill level to prevent overflowing.
If the red light is on, turn the machine off and check the following:
1. Is the bucket properly in place? Security feature: the unit will not operate when the bucket is not in
place. With the bucket handle facing out, move the bucket in place and properly seat into the unit.
2. Is the door closed? Security feature: the unit will not operate if the door is open. Close the door
completely.
NOTE: For additional assistance please refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide on page 11.