Aleratec 240147 User Manual

USER GUIDE

Aleratec

DVD/CD Shredder DS18™

Part No. 240147

Copyright/Model Identification

The content of this manual is for informational purposes only and is subject to
change without notice.

This manual is copyright with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this
manual and the software described within may not be copied, except in the
normal use of the product(s) described within or to make a backup copy.

Copyright© 2010
Aleratec, Inc.
9851 Owensmouth Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311 U.S.A.

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Aleratec® is a registered trademark and DVD/CD Shredder DS18™ is a
trademark of Aleratec, Inc.

Please record the following information to help expedite any warranty claim:

Model No. _______________________________

Date Purchased __________________________________________________

Place of Purchase ________________________________________________

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the DVD/CD Shredder DS18. Please read this User
Guide thoroughly before using this product.

Precautions

Before operating your DVD/CD Shredder DS18, please read the following.

Warning:

• When shredding DVDs or CDs, keep eyes and ngers away from
the feed opening to avoid possible injury.

• Always unplug the shredder prior to moving, cleaning, or emptying
the wastebasket.

• Continuous shredding of form fed computer paper should not
exceed two minutes.

• Do not attempt to repair the shredder yourself.

• Keep the shredder in the OFF position when it is not in use for an
extended period of time.

• Product is not intended for use by children (product is not a toy).
Keep shredder out of the reach of children.

• Avoid touching the document feed opening with hands. Do not
place hands or ngers into shredder opening to avoid serious injury.

• Avoid clothing touching the document feed opening. Keep all
loose articles of jewelry, and other small items away from the feed
opening to prevent injury.

• Avoid hair touching the document feed opening. Keep all loose
articles of jewelry, and other small items away from the feed
opening to prevent injury.

• Keep aerosol products away.

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Introduction

Key Items

Control Switch

Entry slot for

Blu-ray/DVD/CDs

Entry slot for
Credit Cards

Entry slot for

full size sheet

of paper

Waste

Receptacle

Note: Choose a Good Location

1. Allow adequate clearance for moving parts.

2. Do not place near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

3. Good care will help assure maximum product life. Improper operating
environment and misuse may void the warranty.

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Introduction

Unpacking your Shredder

1. Remove all packing materials from the shredder.

2. Mount the 4 wheels at the bottom of the main body.

3. Place the shredder on a at level surface.

4. Place shredder motor on top of the main body.

5. Slide basket in under shredder motor.

Note: DVD/CD Shredder DS18 will operate only when
the basket is properly in place.

Powering Up your Shredder

1. Plug the shredder into a 120V electrical outlet.

2. Place the slide switch in the AUTO position.

3. The power LED will illuminate and the shredder is now ready for
operation.

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Shredder Operation

This shredder is equipped with an Auto Start/Stop smart sensor, which
allows the unit to automatically start when an item is placed into the feed
opening and stop as soon as the item travels completely through the feed
opening.

Shredder Capacity

• The shredder will shred up to eighteen letter size sheets of 20 lb. bond
paper. When shredding Blu-ray, DVD or CD discs or credit cards, only
insert one piece at a time.

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Problems and Solutions

Basic Paper Jam

The shredder should automatically eject any minor excess material from the
feed opening. Manually remove any unshredded material from the top of the
feed opening.

Minor Paper Jam

Place the slide switch in the REV position and pull the remaining sheets of
paper out of the feed opening. Remove the unshredded portion of paper from
the top and clear any excess paper shreds from the feed opening.

Major Paper Jam

1. Turn off or unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and wait at least 40
minutes for the thermal overload protection to reset.

2. Plug in the AC power cord and place the slide switch in the AUTO
position. If paper was left inside the feed opening prior to the overload,
place the slide switch in the REV position, grasp the excess paper from
the top, and pull it out. Be careful to not place your ngers near the feed
opening or serious harm could result. Clear any excess paper shreds from
the feed opening. Press the power button. You are now ready to resume
normal shredding.

Paper Jams and Motor Overload Situations

The shredder is equipped with an automatic motor overload protection
circuit. The duty cycle for the shredder is rated for continuous shredding.
Recommended running time at maximum capacity is 10 minutes on and 40
minutes off. The shredder will automatically terminate power if any of the
following abnormal situations occur:

1. Operating the shredder at the maximum eighteen-sheet capacity continuously
for a prolonged period of time, e.g., more than 10 minutes without stopping.

2. Exceeding the shedding capacity, e.g., inserting more than eighteen sheets
of 20-lb paper in one pass, or if the paper is not fed squarely into the feed
opening.

Both abnormal operations may result in the activation of the automatic thermal
motor overload protection circuit, which terminates power to the shredder. A
paper jam could cause the thermal motor overload protection to terminate AC
power to the motor. Never allow the shredder to remain in a jammed condition
with the AC power turned on.

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Specifications

Shredding Capacity • 1 Blu-ray, 1 DVD, 1 CD, 1 Credit Card,

or 18 sheets of paper per pass
Shred Type • Cross Cut
Shred Size • 4 x 32 mm
Feed Opening • Paper: 220 mm (8.66 in.)

• Blu-ray/DVD/CD: 123 mm (4.8 in.)

• Credit Card: 57 mm (2.3 in.)
Weight • 12.90 kg (28.44 lbs.)
Dimensions • L: 380 mm, W: 272 mm, H: 640 mm

• L: 14.95 in. x W: 10.71 in. x H: 25.20 in.
Power Requirements • 115 Volt AC, 4.0 Amp

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Technical Support

After reading this User Guide, if you need additional assistance with this
product, please contact Aleratec Technical Support. Our technical staff will
be happy to assist you, but they may need your help to better assist you.

• Troubles - your questions about the DVD/CD Shredder DS18. Please
provide enough information about your problems so our technical staff
can recreate and diagnose it.

Technical Support Addresses and Phone Numbers

X By e-mail: [e-mail]
X By Telephone: [phone]

Technical Support Group can be reached 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacic
Time, Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. holidays.

Please try to call from a phone near your computer system.

X Access is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, via:

The World Wide Web at: www.aleratec.com

FAX at: 1-818-678-0483

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Technical Support FAX Back Form

Aleratec, Inc.
Technical Support Fax Back Form

To: Technical Support Group FAX: [phone]

FROM: _____________________FAX: ___________________________

E-MAIL ____________________________________________________

RE: ________________________TEL: ___________________________

DATE: _______________# OF PAGES: ___________________________

I am experiencing the following problems with my DVD/CD Shredder DS18:

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By answering these questions, your problem will be solved more rapidly.
Make copies as necessary. You can reach us electronically at: www.aleratec.
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