AirCycler Bulb Eater 3 - BULB EATER 3 Operating Procedures for Linear Lamps

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Operating Procedures for Linear

Lamps

WARNING – DO NOT TAMPER WITH ANY ELECTRICAL CONTROL DEVICES ON THIS MACHINE

Before Operating the Bulb Eater

• Communicate/understand potential hazards by having operators review pages 24-29 of this manual

and complete online training program at www.BulbEater3Training.com

Note: The Bulb Eater

3 machine is inoperable until key personnel have completed this online training

program. Details to activate the Bulb Eater

3 machine will be provided immediately upon completion

of the program

• Before crushing, label drum as containing Mercury (D009) and as either Hazardous Waste or

Universal Waste depending on your state requirements

• Crush lamps in a well-ventilated area

• Wear safety glasses, protective gloves, and ear protection

• Screw in entry tube for crushing linear lamps

• Remove rubber plug from top of entry tube

• Crush only linear fluorescent lamps

1. Plug the machine in & release the E-STOP button. The machine will go through 3 LCD display

functions – Stopping, Dumping, Ready.

2. Take the plug out of the entry tube.

3. Press the START button. When the LCD screen displays ready.

4. Insert the linear lamp into the entry tube and then let go. Do not force the lamp down the entry tube.

5. The machine will time out when the cyclone counter zeros out, followed by 3 LCD display functions –

Stopping, Dumping, Ready.

6. To continue crushing press the START button.

7. After crushing, press the STOP button to stop the crusher motor. The machine will go through 3 LCD

display functions again – Stopping, Dumping, Ready.

8. When the LCD display indicates “Ready”, press the E-STOP button and seal the entry tube. Figure 1

When the machine is not in use, make sure that all openings are sealed (sealed entry tube and CFL

chute may remain on the machine when not in operation).

9. Before removing lid: Let the machine sit OFF for at least 15 minutes after the dump cycle is done to

allow dust to settle before opening the lid during drum change.

Notes: 1. Pressing the STOP button must be completed before pressing the E-STOP button when

finished crushing, this will allow the powder to be dumped out of the cyclone into the drum.

2. When crushing linear lamps, insure that the CFL/U-Tube chute is removed and the safety cover

is installed.

ATTENTION:

Drum MUST be kept closed at all times

FIG. 1