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Operating Procedures for CFL’S/
U-Tube Lamps
WARNING – DO NOT TAMPER WITH ANY ELECTRICAL CONTROL DEVICES ON THIS MACHINE
Before Operating the Bulb Eater
®
3 with CFL/U-Tube Chute
• 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
• Attach and secure the CFL/U-Tube chute by first removing the safety cover. Insert the CFL/U-Tube
chute and be certain to engage the three latches. Figure 1 (CFL/U-tube chute should be attached
whenever machine is crushing CFL’s/U-Tubes). Linear entry tube can remain on the machine as long
as it is plugged.
• If crushing CFLs: open CFL chute safety cover and seal entry tube or entry tube hub
• Crush only U-Tube lamps or CFL bulbs
1. Plug the machine in & release the E-STOP button. The machine will go through 3 LCD display
functions – Stopping, Dumping, Ready.
2. Remove the chute safety cover to install the CFL/U-Tube chute. Place the plug into the entry tube.
3. Press the START button. When the LCD screen display ready.
4. Crush Lamps.
a. U-Tube Lamps:
i. Make sure that the CFL chute safety cover is closed.
ii. Insert the u-tube lamp into the chute and then let go. Do not force the lamp down the chute.
b. CFLs Bulbs:
i. Open safety cover
ii. Place bulbs in the CFL chute individually (larger bulbs) or in small batches.
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, seal the top of the entry tube with
the rubber plug then remove the CFL/U-Tube chute and attach the chute safety cover: (Figure 2) 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.
Note: 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.
ATTENTION:
Drum MUST be kept closed at all times
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