Herkules OFC4 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Part# 1002405
7/20/05

Model: OFC4

This manual contains important information concerning the
installation and operation of the crushers listed above.

Read manual thoroughly and keep for future reference

Herkules Equipment Corporation 2760 Ridgeway Court Walled Lake, MI 48390-1662 USA

248-960-7100 800-444-4351 Fax [phone]

website: www.herkules.us e-mail: [e-mail]

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Table of Contents

Warnings …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
Model Information (List of models with descriptions and data) ……………………………………………… 3
Installation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Inspection ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
Operation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
Cleaning ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
Maintenance ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Repair …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Drawings with part lists: ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 7-8

Warning Symbol Caution Symbol

CAUTIONWARNING

This symbol alerts you to the possibility of
serious injury or death if you do not follow
the instructions.

WARNING

FAILURE TO HEED THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS MAY RESULT

IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

1 Herkules will not be held responsible for any personal injury and/or property damaged caused

due to owner/operator failure to follow the warnings and cautions listed in this manual.

2 Read and understand all warnings, cautions and instructions before operating this equipment.

3 It is the owner/operators responsibility to maintain the legibility of all warning and instruction labels.

4 Do not alter or modify any part of this equipment.

5 Do not attempt to bypass the door/latch interlock system. The door interlock is provided for operator safety.

6 DO NOT open the door while the unit is operating. Always wait for the crusher to cycle completely.

This symbol alerts you to the possibility of
damage to or destruction of equipment if you
do not follow the instructions.

7 Crush only intended matter for the crusher.

8 Always wear safety glasses when operating the crusher.

9 Always wear suitable industrial gloves when handling crushed objects to prevent injury.

10 Check equipment regularly for proper operation and repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.

11 Any crusher that appears to be damaged in any way, is badly worn or operates abnormally shall be removed

from use until repairs are made. Use only manufacture's approved accessories and service parts.
Contact a factory authorized service center for repairs.

12

DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL. REPLACE IF DAMAGED.

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Model Information

SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum crushing pressure 35,000 Ibs.
Filter capacity One heavy duty filter

Filter type Heavy duty
Filter crush Up to 80%
Residual oil removed from crushed filter 95 - 98%
Time to crush filter 35 - 55 seconds

Overall width 27-1/2"
Overall height 66"
Overall depth 27-1/2"

Chamber width 9"
Chamber height 20-1/8"
Chamber depth 9"

or four auto filters

Required air pressure 100-120 p.s.i.
Required air flow 44 cfm

Total weight 640 Ibs.

Filter Specifications:
8" maximum filter diameter (single)
15-3/4" maximum height with spacer in place
18-3/4" maximum height with spacer removed

DESCRIPTION

Model OFC4 crusher is capable of crushing four filters at one time or one large heavy duty oil filter. The crusher is
designed for automotive and light truck shops to crush and dispose of used oil filters in an environmentally correct
manner. The crusher provides the following features:

• Powerful 17.5 ton air bag crushing plate technology assures the force necessary to do the job when
crushing four filters.

• Operates with external air only. No electric power is required.

• Safe double lock door protects operator.

• Removes 95-98% of residual oil from oil filter.

• Easy connection for oil drain off.

• Four oil filter capacity.

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