2674 N. Service Road, Jordan Station
Ontario, Canada L0R 1S0
905/562-4195 Fax: 905/562-4618
Toll-free: 800.263.5798
Machine Serial No.
Issue Date: 10.15.13
Manual P/N 114509 rev. D
For machines beginning with S/N J08072511 and above
Printed in the USA
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IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
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Revision History
Revision History
A revision might be a part number change, a new instruction, or other information that was not
available at print time. We reserve the right to make changes to these instructions without notice
and without incurring any liability by making the changes. Equipment owners may request a
revised manual, at no charge, by calling 1 (800) 858-4477 in the USA or by calling
1 (800) 263-5798 in Canada.
Revision Revised Serial Number Revision
Date Pages Effectivity Description
Champion Industries Inc. (herein referred to as Champion), P.O. Box 4149, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27115,
and P.O. Box 301, 2674 N. Service Road, Jordan Station, Canada, L0R 1S0, warrants machines, and parts,
as set out below.
Warranty of Machines: Champion warrants all new machines of its manufacture bearing the name
"Champion" and installed within the United States and Canada to be free from defects in material and workman
ship for a period of one (1) year after the date of installation or fteen (15) months after the date of shipment by
Champion, whichever occurs rst. [See below for special provisions relating to glasswashers.] The warranty
registration card must be returned to Champion within ten (10) days after installation. If warranty card is not
returned to Champion within such period, the warranty will expire after one year from the date of shipment.
Champion will not assume any responsibility for extra costs for installation in any area where there are
jurisdictional problems with local trades or unions.
If a defect in workmanship or material is found to exist within the warranty period, Champion, at its election,
will either repair or replace the defective machine or accept return of the machine for full credit; provided;
however, as to glasswashers, Champion's obligation with respect to labor associated with any repairs shall end
(a) 120 days after shipment, or (b) 90 days after installation, whichever occurs rst. In the event that Champion
elects to repair, the labor and work to be performed in connection with the warranty shall be done during regular
working hours by a Champion authorized service technician. Defective parts become the property of Champion.
Use of replacement parts not authorized by Champion will relieve Champion of all further liability in connection
with its warranty. In no event will Champion's warranty obligation exceed Champion's charge for the machine. The following are not covered by Champion's warranty:
a. Lighting of gas pilots or burners.
b. Cleaning of gas lines.
c. Replacement of fuses or resetting of overload breakers.
d. Adjustment of thermostats.
e. Adjustment of clutches.
f. Opening or closing of utility supply valves or switching of electrical supply current.
g. Cleaning of valves, strainers, screens, nozzles, or spray pipes.
h. Performance of regular maintenance and cleaning as outlined in operator’s guide.
i. Damages resulting from water conditions, accidents, alterations, improper use, abuse, tampering, improper installation, or failure to follow maintenance and operation procedures.
j. Wear on Pulper cutter blocks, pulse vanes, and auger brush.
Examples of the defects not covered by warranty include, but are not limited to: (1) Damage to the exterior or
interior nish as a result of the above, (2) Use with utility service other than that designated on the rating plate,
(3) Improper connection to utility service, (4) Inadequate or excessive water pressure, (5) Corrosion from
chemicals dispensed in excess of recommended concentrations, (6) Failure of electrical components due to
connection of chemical dispensing equipment installed by others, (7) Leaks or damage resulting from such
leaks caused by the installer, including those at machine table connections or by connection of chemical
dispensing equipment installed by others, (8) Failure to comply with local building codes, (9) Damage
caused by labor dispute.
Warranty of Parts:Champion warrants all new machine parts produced or authorized by Champion to be free
from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from date of invoice. If any defect in
material and workmanship is found to exist within the warranty period Champion will replace the defective
part without charge.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. CHAMPION'S WARRANTY IS ONLY TO THE EXTENT REFLECTED ABOVE. CHAMPION MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED, TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS OF PURPOSE. CHAMPION SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THE REMEDIES SET OUT ABOVE ARE
THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR ANY DEFECTS FOUND TO EXIST IN CHAMPION DISHWASHING MACHINES AND
CHAMPION PARTS, AND ALL OTHER REMEDIES ARE EXCLUDED, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTALS
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Champion does not authorize any other person, including persons who deal in Champion dishwashing machines
to change this warranty or create any other obligation in connection with Champion Dishwashing Machines.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Waste Handling Systems: P5-24, P5-27, and P7-30
Revision History ...........................................................................................................i
24" diameter waste grinding chamber with 5 HP grinder motor
4 stationary cutter blocks and 2 tool-steel cutting blades.
Flatware saver
Pressure switch water-level control
Mounted start/stop station
Remote mounted control cabinet
Close-coupled water press/extractor with 2 HP motor
(700 lb/hr. input capacity)
P5-27 and P5-30
27" or 30" diameter waste grinding chamber with 5 HP grinder motor respectively
4 stationary cutter blocks and 2 tool-steel cutting blades.
Flatware saver
Pressure switch water-level control
Mounted start/stop station
Remote mounted control cabinet
Close-coupled water press/extractor with 2 HP motor
(700 lb/hr. input capacity)
P7-30
30" diameter waste grinding chamber with 7.5 HP grinder motor
4 stationary cutter blocks and 2 tool-steel cutting blades.
Flatware saver
Pressure switch water-level control
Mounted start/stop station
Remote mounted control cabinet
Close-coupled water press/extractor with 3 HP motor
(1000 lb/hr. input capacity)
Optional Equipment
Anti-vibration feet
Recirculating pump
Flushing systems for pulper and water press
Deodorizer injector
Remote start/stop station (unmounted)
Automatic shut-down timer
Spray reel - 30 ft. (unmounted)
Feed tray and hood assembly
Trough feed congurations
(consult factory)
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Introduction
Introduction
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Theory of Operation
WASTE
IN
Pulp compression
cone
Drain/overflow
Slurry
PULP
OUT
Fresh make-up
water
Grinding
disk
Recirculated
slurry water
Cutters
SLURRY OUT
Slurry auger
and screen
Optional slurry
recirculating
pump
Pulper
motor
Drain
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Theory of Operation
Theory of Operation
Refer to the illustration on the preceding page as you read the theory of operation below.
The close-coupled waste handling system is made up of 2 units: a pulper and a water extractor.
1. The close-coupled waste handling system is designed to reduce the volume of waste created in the food
service operation thereby reducing the expense associated with conventional methods of waste removal
and disposal. The waste handling system accomplishes this by combining food, paper and water,
removing the water and then compressing the waste for disposal.
2. The waste handling system consists of a grinding tank, (pulper), and a water press, (water extractor).
The 2 components are physically connected (close-coupled) and share a common electrical control
system.
3. The pulper contains a spinning grinding disk and cutting blocks which shred food waste and paper
to a water-laden mixture called slurry. The pulper forces the slurry into the water extractor.
4. The water extractor contains an auger and screen. The auger rotates inside the circular screen
moving the slurry upward to the top of the water extractor. Water is gradually removed from the
slurry by the action of the auger and screen.
5. A compression cone, located at the top of the water extractor is the nal stage in the waterextraction process. The cone compresses the waste into a semi-dry, papery pulp
and then pushes it out of the water extractor and into waste containers for disposal.
6. The pulper is lled with fresh water initially. After that, the water-level in the pulper and the water extractor is maintained by the combination of recirculated slurry water and fresh make-up water.
Slurry moves from the pulper into the extractor, water is removed from the slurry and then returned
to the pulper via cross-ow piping or via an optional recirculating pump and waste trough system.
The cross-ow piping is blocked when the optional recirculating pump is used. A drain/overow
skims excess water from the water extractor during normal operation and is used to drain the system
during the clean-up operation.
7. There are 2 methods for feeding waste into the pulper. In the rst method, the operator manuallyfeeds the waste directly into the pulper. In the second method, waste is conveyed into the pulper
via a water-fed trough system.
8. The standard electrical controls consist of a common remote-mounted control box , 1 Start/Stoppush-button station on the pulper and 1 push-button station on the water extractor. The pulper water level is controlled by a pressure switch mounted on the side of the pulper. Safety switches mounted on
the pulper and the water extractor protect the operator from rotating components. An optional deodorizer
injector can be mounted on the water extractor.
9. The waste handling system must be cleaned
daily after the day's operation. Optional ushing
systems in the pulper and the water extractor
aid in removing solids that may be present.
Foreign matter must be removed manually and
the machine interiors must be ushed with fresh
water. The machine exteriors must be cleaned
as well as the surrounding work areas to prevent
odors and reduce the accumulation of debris.
Waste is compressed into a semi-dry, papery pulp.
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Theory of Operation
Theory of Operation
Under-table Feed tray and Hood Congurations
The illustrations below show the standard under-table designs employed to manually feed
food and paper waste into the pulper. The feed tray/feed hood components are removable
for cleaning and access to the pulper interior.
Direct feed w/cover
Feed tray w/hood
Feed hood w/hinged lid
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Theory of Operation
Theory of Operation
Feed-trough Congurations
Six standard feed-trough congurations for the waste handling system are shown below.
A feed-trough system semi-automates the waste loading operation by providing an alternative to
the under-table feed-tray design shown on the previous page.
The operator separates food and paper waste from the wares and places them in the trough.
Slurry water, which ows down the trough, carries the waste into the pulper. The slurry water is
supplied by a recirculating pump mounted on the water extractor.
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Waste Handling Precautions
Waste Handling Precautions
WARNING!
The Remote Waste Handling System contains
ROTATING PARTS moving at high speed.
Death or serious injury may result if clothing, jewelry, or
body are caught in the machine.
NEVER run the machine unless all safety devices are in good working
condition and all safety covers are installed on the machine.
CAUTION:
Damage to the waste handling system will result
if metal objects are fed into the machine. This
includes, but is not limited to, box staples, metal
foil, steel wool, metal fasteners, wire, coins, and
metal utensils
WHEN IN DOUBT— KEEP IT OUT.
1. The waste handling system is designed to process a wide range of waste products that
are water soluble including: food waste, paper (e.g., paper napkins, cardboard).
2. The system will process waxed paper in limited amounts but only if the waxed paper is
loaded in conjunction with waste products described above.
3. DO NOT FEED THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS INTO THE PULPER:
4. Metal (e.g., box staples, metal foil, steel wool, metal fasteners, wire, coins, and metal
utensils
5. Styrofoam
6. Plastic spoons, forks, knives, cups, plates, or bowls
A trough connection kit (See No. 1 below) is shipped with each pulper equipped with a recirculating pump.
The kit is designed to connect the recirculating pump discharge to a waste trough (supplied by others).
Trunk Option A and Trunk Option B (See No. 2 below) are two suggested methods of making the trunk
connection to the trough which is supplied by others.
A splash baffle (supplied by others) must be
fabricated and installed in the discharge end of
the trough to create the proper water flow. See
No. 3 at left for a suggested design for the baffle.
The splash baffle must extend across the entire
length of the trough and maintain a 1/2" gap
between the baffle and the trough bottom.
The trough must be removable for cleaning.
Form # 900822
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Installation
Installation
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Receiving • Installation
Receiving
IMPORTANT:
Plan the route used to transport the main components/pallets. Halls and doorways may be to small to travel through to
the nal site.
Follow the steps below to receive the waste handling system at the installation site.
Refer to Theory of Operation on page 2 for an illustration of the system.
NOTE:
The waste handling system may require parts and materials that are not supplied by the factory.
The scrapping station water trough is an example of an item typically supplied by others.
NOTE:
Observe all safety regulations and procedures when moving and placing the machine.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the machine, do not lift the machine by any of its piping or electrical
conduit.
1. The waste handling system is shipped on a single pallet. The system consists of a pulper,
water extractor, and remote control cabinet.
2. If specified, optional fasteners, trough gaskets, and anti-vibration feet are stored inside the
pulper tank.
3. Inspect the installation site before moving the machine, then place the machine and the
remote control cabinet at their permanent locations.
4. Complete the Warranty Registration Card located at the front of this manual and mail it
immediately to validate the machine warranty.
5. Level the pulper and water extractor front-to-back and side-to-side.
The legs are fitted with adjustable feet to level the machine.
Legs are tted with adjustable feet.
2" [51mm]
6. Follow the instructions (supplied by others)
to permanently attach the machine to the floor.
7. A rubber gasket and mounting hardware is
supplied with the pulper if the installation
includes a feed trough system. The feed
trough system is supplied by others.
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Rubber gasket for a trough connection is
supplied with the pulper.
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Installation • Utility Connections
Utility Connections
WARNING!
Electric shock may cause death or serious injury.
Do not work on energized circuits. Turn off all main power
service disconnects, lock them out and place a tag on the
switch and/or breaker to indicate that work is being performed
on the circuit.
WARNING!
Death or serious injury may result if hands, clothing, or jewelry are
caught in the machine.
The Waste Handling System contains ROTATING PARTS
moving at high speed.
WARNING!
Death or serious injury may result if safety devices are not working.
NEVER operate the machine unless all safety devices are in good
working condition and all safety covers are in place on the machine.
ATTENTION!
Utility connections must be performed by authorized installers who will follow all
electrical, plumbing, sanitary, safety procedures and regulations.
Plumbing and Electrical Connection Diagram (P&E)
The plumbing and electrical specications and connection locations are detailed in a P&E
diagram. This diagram is supplied for the installation prior to shipment. Contact a supervisor
if you do not have the P&E at the time of installation.
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Utility Connections • Installation
Utility Connections (continued)
The Plumbing and Electrical Diagram-P&E (continued)
1. Refer to the P&E and match the utilities at the installation site to the P&E.
2. Contact a supervisor if the installation site does not match P&E.
3. The general utility requirements may include, but are not limited:
Cold water supply
Electrical supply
Drain
Cold Water Supply
1. Connect a 1/2" NPT cold water supply line to the pulper.
2. If the incoming water pressure is greater than 25 PSI/172 kPa, then install a pressure regulating
valve (PRV) in the cold water supply.
3. Install a 3/4" NPT shut-off valve in the 1/2" NPT water supply line as close to the machine as
possible.
Drain
1. Connect a 1-1/2" NPT gravity drain line to the pulper.
2. Drain discharge must comply with local sanitary codes and regulations.
Electrical
1. Refer to the Machine Electrical Connection Data Plate located inside the Remote Control Cabinet
2. Make sure the installation site power supply matches the data recorded on the connection plate.
3. Install the Remote Control Cabinet adjacent to or in sight of the waste handling system.
The control cabinet location should make the operation of the system practical for the operator and
service technician.
MACHINE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
FOR SUPPLY CONNECTION, USE COPPER OR COPPER-CLAD ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL ELECTRIC CODE, RATED MINIMUM 90°C(194°F)
MINIMUM SUPPLY CONDUCTOR AMPACITY
MAXIMUM SUPPLY OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE
VOLTAGE
TIME DELAY FUSE OR INVERSE TIME CKT BREAKER
PHASEHERTZ
AMPS
AMPS
AMPS
4. The 3-phase motor rotation was checked at the factory. The pulper disk must rotate CCW and the
water extractor auger screw must rotate CCW. If it is necessary to reverse the motor
rotation, reverse L1 and L2 main incoming power supply wires in the remote control cabinet.
DO NOT REVERSE L1 and L2 at the motors.
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Optional Remote Start/Stop Station Installation
Model P5-24, P5-27, P7-30 Pulper
Remote Start/Stop Station Option
Installation Instructions
An optional remote start/stop station may have
shipped inside the pulper tank for remote installation
by others. The remote station consists of two
push buttons in a metal enclosure.
Mounting hardware, flexible1/2" sealtite,
wiring and connectors are supplied by others.
Wire size must be 14 AWG. THHN (90ºC).
Refer to the wiring diagram below which shows
how the start/stop station is connected in the
pulper control circuit.
WARNING!!
Electrocution or serious injury may result when
working on an energized circuit. Disconnect power
at the main breaker or service disconnect switch
before working on the circuit. Lock-out and tag
the breaker to indicate that work is being performed
on the circuit.
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The installation of the remote start/stop station should be performed by
qualified personnel who will observe all local safety, sanitary, and electrical
codes or in the absence of local electrical codes then personnel should follow the
1/2" Sealtite
(supplied by others)
National Electrical Code.
Refer to the Champion Service Manual, P/N 114509 for complete operating instructions for the
machine.
Remote Start/Stop Station Wiring Diagram
DELAY STOP
TIMER (IF USED)
CLUTCH
1
7
30
8
OFF DELAY
5
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4
2
M
6
5
START
6
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Initial Start-up - Pulper/Water Extractor
WARNING!
Death or serious injury may result if hands, clothing, or jewelry are
caught in the machine.
The Waste Handling System contains ROTATING PARTS
moving at high speed.
WARNING!
Death or serious injury may result if safety devices are not working.
NEVER operate the machine unless all safety devices are in good
working condition and all safety covers are in place on the machine.
Pulper • Initial Start-up
1. The steps below describe the initial start-up procedure for the close-coupled pulper and
water extractor. The Remote Control Cabinet controls both units.
2. Make sure the waste handling system matches the specifications detailed in the P&E.
3. Make sure the pulper and the water extractor are securely mounted to the finished floor.
4. Review the Theory of Operation beginning on page 2.
5. Make sure the main power supply is disconnected. Lock-out the circuit and place a tag
on the switch and/or breaker to indicate that work is being performed on the circuit.
WARNING!
Electric shock may cause death or serious injury.
Do not work on energized circuits. Turn off all main power
service disconnects, lock them out and place a tag on the
switch and/or breaker to indicate that work is being performed
on the circuit.
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Pulper/Water Extractor - Initial Start-up
Pulper/Water Extractor Electrical Controls
POWER MUST BE TURNED OFF UNTIL ALL MECHANICAL CHECKS ARE COMPLETE.
The Remote Control Cabinet offers
the following controls:
: ON/OFF manual reset breaker
A
switch.
Rotate handle fully CW to turn
power ON. Rotate handle fully
CCW to reset tripped breaker
and to lock-out breaker to service.
B: 3 amp manual reset circuit
breaker.
Push reset button in if 120VAC control
circuit breaker trips.
STARTSTOP
C: Red POWER ON indicator light.
Indicator illuminates when ON/OFF
breaker switch (A) is in the ON position.
D: Optional Deodorizer Injector
On/Off switch.
Push toggle switch ON to run the Injector.
The injector speed-control is located
inside the remote control cabinet. Amount
of deodorizer injected depends on the
customer's requirements.
E: Optional Delay/Stop switch
with adjustable 6-minute timer.
Push the Delay/Stop switch. Depending
on the timer setting, the system will
STOP after the preset time DELAY.
F: Optional Flushing Valve On/Off
selector switch.
Turn the selector switch ON and the
water extractor and/or pulper flushing
system will operate.
G: System START/STOP station
located on the water extractor.
Push the Start push button and the
waste handling system will run. Push
the Stop push button and the system
will shut-off.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
3
ON
OFF
DEODORIZER
DELAY STOP
RESET
LOCK
OFF
RESET
OFF
LOCK
O
TRIP
POWER - ON
FLUSHING VALVE
OFF
ON
TRIP
ON
ON
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Remote Control Cabinet shown with deodorizer, delay stop, and ushing valve
options and the system Start/Stop Station located at the top of the water extractor.
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Initial Start-up - Pulper/Water Extractor
Electrical Controls (continued)
Note:
The remote control cabinet controls the pulper and the water extractor.
1. Push the STOP push button on the Start/Stop Station located at the top of the water extractor.
2. Turn the Disconnect Breaker Switch located
on the Remote Control Cabinet to the
RESET/LOCK position.
3. Engage the handle lock and insert a locking
device to prevent the Breaker Switch from
turning. Attach a tag on the Breaker Switch
to indicate that work is being performed on
the circuit.
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Pulper - Initial Start-up
.010 - .015" Minimum clearance
.020 - .060" Maximum clearance
Rotating cutting blade
Stationary cutter block
Pulper Mechanical Adjustments
1. Refer to the illustrations below and check the clearance between the stationary cutter blocks
and rotating cutter blades.
2. Slowly rotate the cutting disk to make sure that the rotating blades do not hit any of the blocks.
3. Using a feeler gauge, adjust each stationary block between a minimum clearance of .010-.015"
and a maximum clearance of .020-.060". A close clearance produces a finer waste cut.
4. In the event that the cutting blades have burrs on the cutting side of the blade, then remove
them with a metal file. File outward toward the cutting block and dress the blade with fine grit
metal oxide sandpaper if necessary.
5. Securely tighten all fasteners and recheck the clearances to ensure that the clearances are
maintained.
Stationary cutting block
Rotating cutting blade
Rotating cutting disk
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Initial Start-up - Pulper/Water Extractor
Water Extractor Mechanical Adjustments
1. The water extractor Compression Cone
(A) should be adjusted to 3⅞" from the
top of the water extractor housing and
the top of Compression Cone.
The main components of the water
extractor interior are listed below:
A: Compression Cone
Final stage in removing water from
the pulp. The cone has a wiper blade
that pushes the semi-dry pulp down
the conveyor chute.
B: Auger Conveyor Screw
Carries the de-watered pulp from the
bottom of the water extractor up to the
compression cone.
C: Drain/overflow Lever
Raises the drain/overflow tube to drain
the water extractor during cleaning.
D: Drain/overflow Tube
Maintains water level in the water
extractor to prevent overflowing and
to drain the machine.
C
D
B
E
F
A
3⅞"
[98mm]
E: Auger Conveyor Brush
Attached to the auger conveyor screw.
The brush sweeps across the water
extractor screen in order to keep the
screen clean and allow slurry water to
flow from the pulp.
F: Extractor Screen
Allows water to flow off the auger
conveyor screw and back to the bottom
of the water extractor. The auger brush
sweeps the screen to keep it from
becoming clogged with pulp.
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Auger
Wiper blade
Cone
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Pulper/Water Extractor - Initial Start-up
Water Fill Adjustments
1. Make sure all access doors, panels and safety devices are in place, secure and operating.
2. Turn the Main Circuit Breaker Switch on the remote control cabinet to the ON position.
Turn the Main Circuit Breaker Switch
to the ON position.
Push the START push button located on
the water extractor.
3. Use an assistant to watch the pump and drive motors for proper rotation.
Push the START push button and then immediately push the STOP push button and
check the rotation of the pumps, pulper drive and water extractor drive motors.
Correct the phasing of the motors as required.
4. Push the green Start push button on the Start/Stop station located on the Water Extractor.
All motors will run and the pulper will fill with water to the level previously set at the factory.
5. The pulper water level is controlled by the water level pressure switch located on the side of the
pulper tank. The water level pressure switch is housed in a blue enclosure. (See photos below).
6. To adjust the water level pressure switch:
A. Remove 2 screws on the switch cover
B. Remove the cover.
C. Turn the level adjusting screw CW to reduce the water level, CCW to increase.
7. The proper water level in the pulper tank should be below the level of the water extractor return
piping. If the pulper is fed by a trough system, then the pulper water level should be below the
trough inlet to the pulper. The water should not flow back into the trough when the water level is
set at the correct level.
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Initial Start-up - Pulper/Water Extractor
System Operation Tests
The Waste Handling System is the following operating state:
Doors and panels are closed.
Safety switches are closed.
Drain valves are closed
Water supply is on.
Main power supply is on.
Pulper and water extractor are lled to preset water level.
Pulper drive motor is running.
Pulper drive motor seal ushing valve is open.
Water extractor drive motor is running.
Optional water extractor recirculating pump (if equipped) is running.
Optional water extractor and/or pulper ushing valve (if equipped) is open.
Test Safety Switches
Note:
The waste handling system must stop running when the pulper cover or the water extractor discharge
chute are opened.
1. Lift the pulper tank cover. The pulper and water extractor must stop running.
2. Lift the water extractor discharge chute. The pulper and water extractor must stop running.
Test Main Circuit Breaker Switch
Caution:
Turn the main incoming power OFF before performing this test.
1. With the main power supply to the waste handling system turned off, turn the Remote Control Cabinet
Main Breaker Switch to the ON position.
2. Loosen, do not remove, the control cabinet cover retaining clips.
3. Try to open the control cabinet. It should not open. Repair or replace the switch if you are able to
open the control cabinet.
4. Tighten the retaining clips, turn the switch to OFF, and turn main power supply on.
Test Start/Stop Push button Station
1. Push the Start push button. The pulper/water extractor drive motors, and optional pumps run.
2. Push the Stop push button. The drive motors and optional pumps stop.
Test the Flushing Valve Option (if equipped)
1. Turn the Flushing Valve Selector Switch located on the bottom right corner of the remote control cabinet
to the ON position. Water will spray from nozzles located inside the pulper and/or the water extractor
flushing piping.
2. Flushing systems are used to pulp deposits but are not intended to replace the daily cleaning
procedures explained in the Cleaning section of this manual.
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Pulper/Water Extractor- Initial Start-up
System Operation Tests
Test Delay Stop Option (if equipped)
Note:
The adjustable timer located inside the control cabinet is preset at the factory for 6-minutes.
1. While the system is running, push the Delay Stop Switch. The system should run for 6-minutes then
shut off.
2. Restart the system. Push the Delay Stop Switch, then push the Stop push button on the Start/Stop
station. The system should stop immediately.
Deodorizer Injector Option (if equipped)
Note:
The deodorizer injector pump speed control is located inside the remote control cabinet.
Consult a chemical supplier for the correct deodorizing chemical.
1. Deodorizer speed adjustments depend upon the customer's needs and the chemical recommended
by the chemical supplier; therefore, the factory cannot provide speed adjustment guidelines.
2. Place the chemical pick-up tube in the chemical container. The container must not be higher
than the injection point on the water extractor.
3. Push the Deodorizer Toggle Switch to ON. The deodorizer injector will run.
4. Turn the adjustment screw on the deodorizer speed control circuit board CW to increase the
injector motor speed or CCW to reduce the injector motor speed.
5. Push the deodorizer toggle switch to OFF. The deodorizer injector will stop.
The Deodorizer Power Switch is located on the
front of the remote control cabinet.
The Deodorizer Injector Speed Control Circuit board
is located in the top left corner
of the remote control cabinet.
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Initial Start-up - Pulper/Water Extractor
Drain
Open
To drain
To trough
System Operation Tests
Waste Processing and System Balancing
Attention: Waste processing adjustments are best performed
under normal loading conditions.
Drain
Closed
Note: A water level fill adjustments and/or the condition of the water extractor pulp usually requires some time before
the system responds to a change.
Make small incremental changes to balance the waste
handling system and closely observe operation response.
Read the Waste Handling Precautions on page 6 before
processing waste in the system.
1. Close the pulper drain valve and the water extractor drain/
overflow handle. Place a refuse container under the water
extractor discharge chute.
2. FOR OPTIONAL FEED TROUGH CONFIGURATIONS ONLY:
Perform Step No. 1 above and open the recirculating pump
feed trough valve half-way. Adjust this setting to achieve
the slurry water flow best suited to the waste being processed.
3. Make sure the main water and power supplies are on.
4. Turn the remote control cabinet breaker switch on. Wait for the
pulper to fill, then push the Start push button on the water
extractor.
5. Check the water level in the pulper tank. The water must be
rotating in a counter-clockwise direction and have a whirlpool
appearance. The pulper water level is too high if the whirlpool
effect is not observed.
6. There should be a pulsating sound to the water as it rotates in
the pulper tank.
7. Begin feeding a mixture of food waste, paper, and cardboard
into the pulper. Cardboard boxes must be reduced.
8. The pulper will shudder when heavy items such as cardboard
are fed into the tank. This is normal.
9. Pulper water should begin to turn a milky color. In the water
extractor, a wet pulp should begin to appear around the
screen.
10. A semi-dry pulp will appear at the top of the water extractor
and be forced into the discharge chute by the wiper blade.
There are 3 main factors that affect the dryness of the pulp:
1. The ratio of food waste, water, and paper in the pulper
2. How finely the waste is shredded in the pulper tank.
3. The cone setting at the top of the water extractor.
Drain
Open
Pulper drain valve positions
Drain
Closed
Water extractor drain/overow handle in
the closed position.
Water extractor drain/overow handle in
the open position.
11. The inter-relationship of these 3 variables makes it impossible
to provide a definite procedure for adjusting the waste handling
system. Observation, careful adjustment, and consultation
with the end-user is the only way to reach a favorable result
when balancing the system.
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Feed trough supply valve and
system drain valve.
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Operation
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Pulper/Water Extractor - Operation
Operation
Refer to the Theory of Operation and Waste Handling Precautions beginning on
page 1 of this manual prior to operating the waste handling system.
1. Turn on main power supply and water supply.
2. Make sure all drain valves are closed.
3. Inspect the interior of the pulper tank for metal or other debris.
4. Inspect the interior of the water extractor and make sure it is clean.
5. Check the (optional) deodorizer chemical container and replenish as necessary.
6. Open the water extractor discharge chute and make sure that the top of the water extractor
and especially the space directly under the compression cone is clear of any obstructions.
7. Fully close the discharge chute and place a refuse container under the chute.
8. Make sure the safety switch on the water extractor and the pulper are in place and secure.
9. Make sure all access doors, feed hoods, curtains and covers are in place and secure.
10. Make sure all personnel are standing away from the waste handling system.
11. Turn the Main Circuit Breaker Switch on the remote control cabinet to the ON position.
The Power On light illuminates and the pulper lls with water.
12. Push the green Start push button on the Water Extractor.
A. The pulper drive motor and the water extractor drive motor will run.
B. The optional recirculating pump motor (if equipped) will run.
13. If equipped, push the (optional) deodorizer switch ON. The switch is located on the remote control
cabinet.
14. Feed a combination of food waste, paper waste, and cardboard into the pulper. Cardboard boxes must
be reduced in size before loading.
15. Push the red Stop push button on the water extractor to Stop the system.
16. In case of an emergency, the system also can be turned off by rotating the Main Circuit Breaker Switch
on the remote control cabinet counter-clockwise (CCW) to the OFF position.
Main Circuit Breaker Switch
in the OFF position
Main Circuit Breaker Switch
in the ON position
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Start/Stop Station
OFF.
Start/Stop Station
ON.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
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Pulper/Water Extractor - Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning
WARNING!
Make sure that power is turned off and the main circuit breaker
switch on the remote control cabinet is in the RESET/LOCK
position. Install a lock on the Breaker Switch to prevent the
switch from being operated.
THE WASTE HANDLING SYSTEM MUST BE CLEANED EVERY DAY OF OPERATION.
Refer to the illustration on the next page and follow the steps below to clean the waste handling system.
1. Open the water extractor drain by turning the drain handle to the OPEN position, then open
the main system drain located at the bottom of the pulper/water extractor drain line.
2. Open the water extractor discharge chute cover and lean it against the extractor gearbox, then
remove the water extractor side access door.
For Feed-hood Pulper: Remove splash curtain(s) and release the black rubber retaining handles
holding the hood to the pulper tank. Lift the feed-hood off the pulper tank. Clean and ush the feedhood separately if possible.
For Trough-feed Pulper: Remove the round pulper tank cover. Clean and ush the cover separately.
Remove any large waste then use a wash-down hose to ush the trough clean.
3. Use a wash-down hose and plenty of fresh water to thoroughly ush the top of the water extractor.
Make sure the area around and below the water extractor compression cone is clean.
PULP LEFT IN THE AREA OF THE CONE CAN SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE WATER EXTRACTOR.
4. Use the wash-down hose and thoroughly ush all pulp from the water extractor screen. Be sure that
you ush behind the screen assembly, and around the drain/overow tube. Remove by hand, large
particles remaining in the bottom of the water extractor tank.
5. Inspect the interior of the pulper tank for metal utensils. A strong magnet is located on the bottom of
the pulper tank to attract metal; but, it will not attract silverware or high-quality stainless steel.
Remove by hand any plastics, un-shredded paper, or other deposits.
6. Use a wash-down hose and thoroughly ush the interior of the pulper tank.
Inspect and clean the screen in the bottom of the pulper.
Inspect and clean the cutting blades, blocks and disk.
Inspect and clean the rubber ap and cross-ow piping. (Except trough-fed installations)
Inspect and clean the pulper feed-trough connection. (Trough-fed only)
7. Reassemble the pulper and the water extractor. Make sure all covers and safety switches are in place.
Remove the lock and the lock-out tag on the main circuit breaker switch and turn the power on.
8. Pour ½ cup of a non-foaming liquid detergent (supplied by others) into the pulper tank.
Push the Start push button and run for 10-minutes, then shutdown and drain the system.
9. Use a soft cloth and mild detergent to clean exterior surfaces. Rinse by hand with fresh water.
DO NOT HOSE THE EXTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH WATER
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DO NOT HOSE THE EXTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH WATER
2
Cleaning
3
6
5
1
4
2
Drain
1
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Pulper/Water Extractor - Cleaning and Maintenance
Maintenance
Daily Maintenance Checks
1. Check the general cleanliness of the waste handling system and the room.
Deodorizers are not a substitute for daily cleaning procedures.
Do not hose the exterior of the machine with water.
2. Check the optional deodorizer injector (if equipped) chemical supply tubing and chemical pick-up tube.
3. Rell the deodorizer chemical supply container (supplied by others) if necessary.
4. Inspect the water supply lines for leaks, make sure the oor drains are clear.
5. Inspect the pulper and water extractor to ensure that all safety switches are in good working condition.
6. Make sure that access panels and covers are in good working condition.
7. Inspect the splash curtains for wear and replace if necessary.
8. Inspect the Remote Control Cabinet and the Start/Stop Station. Make sure that switch covers,
switches, indicator lights, latches and fasteners are installed and in good working condition.
9. Inspect warning and caution labels on the components. Make sure these labels are legible and if not,
then order replacement labels and replace immediately.
Weekly Maintenance Checks
1. Perform all of the Daily Checks listed above.
2. Inspect the rotating cutter blades, stationary cutter blocks, and rotating cutter disk for damage.
3. Contact a Factory Authorized Service Agent if any damage is found.
Semi-Annual Maintenance Checks
(Must be performed by a Factory Authorized Service Agent Only)
1. Drain, ush, and rell the water extractor drive motor gearbox with approved lubricant (see below)
every 6 months or 2500 hours of operation (which ever occurs rst).
2. Clean the gearbox vent plug. Proper oil level is to the bottom edge of the oil ll hole.
3. Inspect the rotating cutter blades, stationary cutter blocks for wear. Check tolerances.
4. Inspect the rotating disk and sizing ring for wear.
5. Inspect the pulper drive motor seal and ushing system.
6. Inspect the pressure switch and pressure switch tubing, Check water level setting.
8. Inspect the water extractor compression cone and wiper blade for wear and proper adjustment.
9. Inspect the water extractor slurry screen and auger brush for wear.
10. Inspect the pulper and/or water extractor ushing nozzles and piping.
11. Inspect the remote control cabinet electrical components and tighten all connections.
APPROVED LUBRICANTS:
Kluber, Klubersynth UH1 6-460 (Synthetic) Gearbox oil capacity: 35.9 ounces [1.06 liters]
ExxonMobil, Mobil SHC 634 (Non-synthetic) Do not mix lubricants.
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Troubleshooting
The following troubleshooting guide can help identify a problem and provide a solution.
Inspect your waste handling system before you contact an authorized service representative.
Problem Cause(s) Solution(s)
System will not turn ON.
No ll water to pulper.
Pulper lls constantly.
Main Power Supply OFF
Remote Control Cabinet 3A
push button breaker tripped.
Remote control cabinet Main Circuit
Breaker Switch OFF.
Safety Switch not closed or
defective.
Start/Stop Station switch not operated
or defective.
Main water supply valve is closed.
Remote control cabinet Main Circuit
Breaker Switch OFF.
Pulper water level pressure switch
mis-adjusted or defective.
Water solenoid valve defective.
Drain valve or water extractor
drain/overow open.
Pulper water level pressure switch
mis-adjusted or defective.
Pressure switch tubing or air
snubber is clogged or broken.
Turn on or reset breaker.
Push to reset 3A breaker
Rotate Handle to ON Position.
Check/replace pulper and/or
water extractor safety switch.
Push Start push button to run.
Open valve.
Rotate Handle to ON Position.
Adjust or replace switch.
Repair or replace solenoid valve.
Close drain valve, rotate drain/overow
handle to closed position.
Adjust or replace switch.
Clean or replace snubber/tubing.
Banging noise coming from pulper.
Pulp discharge is too wet.
System shuts down unexpectedly.
Water solenoid valve defective.
Water extractor screen clogged
and/or auger brush defective.
Metal object in tank.
Cutting blades hitting cutting blocks.
Waste input lacks paper
Extractor drain/overow restricted.
Compression Cone mis-adjusted.
Remote Control Cabinet Main Circuit
Breaker Switch has tripped. Handle
is in the TRIP position.
Main Power Supply to system OFF.
Repair or replace solenoid valve.
Clean extractor screen and/or
contact service agent.
Remove object.
Shut down system and contact service agent.
Feed cardboard into pulper to thicken slurry.
Check drain/overow in water extractor.
Contact service agent to adjust.
Turn handle CCW to RESET then CW to
OFF and contact service agent.
Check Main Power Supply Breaker.
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Service Replacement Parts
Service Replacement Parts
Illustrations
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