MAHLE AFC-9, CFC-16 Operation Manual
Operation Manual
Container Crusher
MAHLE AFC-9 &
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CFC-16
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AFC-9/CFC
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EVERY PERSON WHO OPERATES THIS
READ THIS MANUAL
EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO KNOW AND
UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INFORMATION IN
THIS MANUAL – FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
CAREFULLY AND
RETAIN FOR YOUR
RECORDS
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Contents
Contents
1. Safety Regulations ................................................ 4
1.1 Warnings ....................................................... 4
1.2 Safety instructions for transporting unit ........ 4
2. Foreword ................................................................ 5
2.1 From the manufacturer ................................. 5
3. Symbols Use .......................................................... 5
3.1 Signal words ................................................. 5
4. Responsibilities ..................................................... 6
4.1 Receiving inspection ..................................... 6
4.2 Owner and/or operator responsibilities ......... 6
5. Specifications ........................................................ 6
5.1 AFC-9 ........................................................... 6
5.2 CFC-16 ......................................................... 6
6. Product Description .............................................. 7
6.1 Component identification .............................. 7
6.2 Features ........................................................ 7
7. Installation ............................................................. 8
8. Operation ............................................................... 9
8.1 Operation of the container crusher................ 9
8.2 Door handle operation .................................. 9
9. Maintenance and Inspection .............................. 10
9.1 Inspection ................................................... 10
9.2 Maintenance instructions ............................ 10
9.3 Control valve actuation adjustment ............. 10
10. Troubleshooting .................................................. 11
11. Maintenance Chart .............................................. 12
12. Notes .................................................................... 14
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AFC-9/CFC
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Safety Regulations
1. Safety Regulations
1.1 Warnings
To avoid serious injury or death, read this manual
carefully before operating this unit. Call the manufacturer
using the contact information printed on the back cover
of this manual if you have any questions. Failure to
understand and obey safety instructions may result in
unsafe or improper use of this product.
The owner / manager must keep this manual for
future reference, and make sure the warning labels
on the product are legible and intact at all times.
Replacement labels and manuals are available from
the manufacturer. Call the manufacturer using the
contact information on the back cover of this manual
if you have any questions.
The unit is required to be anchor bolted to a level
concrete floor, for safe operation. It is
recommended to anchor the machine to the floor with
four 3/8 or 1/2 in. diameter anchor bolts.
This unit is recommended for crushing spin-on oil
filters, cartridge oil filters with paper elements,
and empty paint cans up to 1 gallon in size. Do not
crush aerosol cans, cylinders of compressed gas, fuel
filters, or containers of flammable liquids or solvents.
Crushing plastic containers is not recommended.
Do not modify this unit or alter the operation in any
way to circumvent the interlocking door
mechanism. Modifications to the machine will void all
warranties expressed or implied.
Wear safety glasses and gloves when operating
the unit and handling the crushed oil filters and paint
cans.
Never hold the filter by the top when loading and
unloading. Always hold the filter by the sides with the
gasket end down.
Do not use this unit to perform any operations
other than to crush oil filters or empty paint cans.
This unit is for crushing spin-on oil filters, cartridge oil
filters with paper elements, and empty paint cans up
to 1 gallon in size. Paint from full or partially full cans
can solidify and clog the holes in the catch basin.
Clean up any spilled oil immediately so it will not
cause a slipping hazard.
Do not stack oil filters inside the crushing
chamber.
1.2 Safety instructions for transporting unit
Failure to understand and obey safety instructions
may result in unsafe or improper use of this product.
Failure to understand and obey this warning may
result in injury and/or property damage.
The crushing module is very heavy and it is
recommended to use a shop crane capable of
handling the load or lift truck to perform the lifting. Do
not move the unit with the crushing module in the
raised position. Always lower the crushing module to
its shipping position. The unit is top heavy and can tip
over if the crushing module is raised and the unit is
not anchored to the floor.
Do not smoke when operating this unit and do not
operate this unit when someone else in the vicinity is
smoking.
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Foreword
Immediate
or
injury.
impending
or
injury
Possible
injury
Possible
Possible property
2. Foreword
2.1 From the manufacturer
Thank you for your purchase. To complement the
offering of A/C, fluid and nitrogen service equipment,
MAHLE Service Solutions has partnered with Gray
Manufacturing to provide the highest quality hydraulic
and pneumatic equipment available for the professional
service technician. This equipment adheres to high
standards promised in the MAHLE guarantee including
the assurance of innovation and reliability that comes
with the Gray Manufacturing name. Please contact
MAHLE Service Solutions’ customer service at (800)
468-2321 or tech.mss@us.mahle.com with any
comments or questions.
3. Symbols Use
3.1 Signal words
Signal words call attention to a safety message or
messages, or a property damage message or messages,
and designate a degree or level of hazard seriousness.
Signal words used in this manual include:
Keyword
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
Probability of
occurrence
impending danger
Possible
danger
dangerous
situation
damage to
property
Severity of danger if
instructions not observed
Death
Death
Minor
damage
severe
severe
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