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4.3 Startup Procedures
1. Turn key-switch or e-stop located on the left side of the cabinet to the ON position.
2. Once the switch is in the ON position, the STOP pushbutton will illuminate indicating power to the
unit.
a. The internal filter will automatically turn on.
3. Press the START pushbutton to start the dual stage system. Once the pushbutton is pressed, the
START pushbutton will illuminate and the STOP light will extinguish.
4.4 Feeding and Operating Procedures
1.) Begin feeding solid state drives through the feed chute. Feed one solid state drive through the feed
chute every 45−60 seconds, depending on size of the items being destroyed and the screen size. For
screens smaller than 1/8”, and larger media such as enterprise devices, feed rates may double.
a. Warning: Do not insert rotational media into this unit. Doing so will damage the unit and void
your warranty.
b. Caution: Feeding drives too quickly may cause a jam or damage the screen.
2.) When the collection bin is full, the BIN FULL light and the STOP pushbutton will illuminate. The stage 1
chamber will stop, and the stage 2 chamber will initiate a timed shutdown.
a. After timed shutdown has completed, open the collection bin door and empty the contents of
the collection bin.
b. Re-insert the bin before starting the unit again.
c. When the BIN FULL light is illuminated the collection bin will weigh approximately 25 lbs.
i. Disclaimer: If destroying lighter material in volume the BIN FULL light may not
illuminate when the bin is filled. SEM recommends that the operator gauge how much
material is run to avoid overflow and potential damage to the unit.
3.) If STAGE 1 experiences a jam, the unit will automatically reverse up to five times to clear the jam. If the
jam is not “automatically’ cleared, the unit will go into a timed shutdown mode illuminating both the