EZTRIM Cannabis Trimming Machine Instruction Manual

EZTRIM Cannabis Trimming Machine

Product Information

The EZ Trimmer is trimming equipment that provides multiple advantages compared to a single larger trimmer. It allows for easy operation by one person, offers redundancy, and enables the trimming of multiple strains simultaneously. The trimming dynamics can be adjusted as needed for different strains and moisture levels. The EZ Trimmer uses airflow and suction to move flowers through the trimming process. It also utilizes flower rotation and separation techniques for efficient trimming.

The equipment offers both wet and dry trimming modes. The cutting blade can be raised and lowered to accommodate trimming. For wet trimming, the blade needs to be raised to its closest point. However, for dry trimming, the cutting blade should be removed. When dry trimming, the cutting blade only trims the flower stems and minces the leaves. It is recommended to remove the cutting blade before dry trimming to avoid mincing the trim too fine. The EZ Trimmer requires assembly, which involves attaching the drum knobs and engaging the plunge pins. The cutting blade also needs to be dialed in for optimal performance.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Assemble the EZ Trimmer by inserting the drum knobs into the holes of the stand side plates and screwing them into the drum side mounts. Lift the drum until the stand is underneath, spread the stand legs until fully opened, secure the drum knobs, and engage the plunge pins.
2. To dial in the cutting blade, inspect the distance between the blade and grate. Adjust the blade height using the 4 blade height adjustment knobs on the motor assembly. For most strains, adjust the cutting blade as close as possible to the bottom of the grate. For strains with long nodes or pistols, slightly back down the blade to avoid damaging the flower.
3. In hybrid trimming and dry trimming, follow these steps:
   • Remove the fan leaves 1-2 days before harvesting the plants and before trimming.
   • Hang dry the plants and screen dry the flowers in a humidity-controlled environment for 5-7 days or until the plants and room homogenize to an ambient level of 50-60% RH.
   • Take the dried plants and remove the main branches from the stock.

INTRODUCTION

The Ez Trimmer removes unwanted leaves from cannabis and hemp flowers and is the only solution that delivers trim quality that surpasses manual methods. The key to the Ez Trimmers superiority, is that it allows the user to adjust the way in which it trims, for wet and dry product, as well as different strains, sizes, and growing methods. The Ez Trimmer is not only quiet, lightweight, and filters your trim, it has the following unique adjustable controls, that make it second to none: Flower Movement, rotation and separation, Wet and Dry Trimming, batch time, and Trim Collection

Multiple Ez Trimmers provide advantages to a single larger trimmer:

• 1 person can easily operate 4 Ez Trimmers
• Redundancy
• Trim multiple strains simultaneously
• Adjust the trimming dynamics as needed for different strains and moisture levels simultaneously

FLOWER MOVEMENT THROUGH AIRFLOW AND SUCTION

The Ez Trimmer has a fan blade directly below the cutting blade that does several things. First, the fan blade creates suction to pull the leaf down through the grate and into the filtration bags. Second, it creates a controllable vortex of air that assists in moving and dispersing the product along the grate as it’s trimmed. Lastly, it agitates the clipped leaf in the filtration bags, helping to remove the trichomes as they are filtered through the bags. The suction and airflow created by the fan blade is controlled using the airflow controller and by the two inner lids on the top of the machine. Adjusting the airflow properly is key to achieving an efficient trim cycle and eliminating potential damage. The two inner lids can be opened or closed, to increase or decrease air flow and suction. With one or both inner lids open, the suction will increase, and the airflow will decrease.

This allows you to create stronger airflow for the movement of wet or heavier product or less airflow, and more suction, for slowing down the movement of dry or delicate product. The airflow controller is used to prop open the back inner lid, allowing you to fine tune the amount of airflow and suction. Adjust the airflow controller according to the strain, size, and density of the wet or dried product. The air flow is considered properly adjusted when it predominately moves the product around the grate, while still allowing the silicone fingers to separate and roll the product. Properly adjusting the airflow and suction eliminates excessive handling and friction.

FLOWER ROTATION AND SEPARATION

The rotating soft silicone fingers and delicate brushes are used to help separate and roll the product along the grate. Both the direction and speed can be controlled. Slowing down the brushes will minimize agitation on delicate product, while running the brushes on higher speeds, or in reverse – which is the opposite direction of the airflow, can create more agitation, and quicker trim cycles. The goal is to adjust the brushes, and the airflow, so that the product is being moved by the air, then rolled and separated by the brushes. Wet flowers, and specific dry strains, require more agitation than others, and thus, require the brushes to be run at higher speeds. Typically, we recommend that you run the brushes in the forward direction, and at higher speeds. Again, this is something you will want to adjust based on whether you are trimming wet or dry product, as well as for different strains and densities. Properly adjusting the rotation and separation will reduce batch times.

WET AND DRY TRIMMING MODES USING THE GRATES AND CUTTING BLADE

• PROPERLY ADJUSTING THE CUTTING BLADE AND IMPLEMENTING THE GRATES FOR WET AND DRIED PRODUCT WILL ENSURE A QUALITY TRIM, WITHOUT EFFECTING THE STRUCTURE OF THE FLOWERS.

Wet and Dry Grates

To accommodate trimming both wet and dried flowers, the Ez Trimmer comes standard with a wet grate and dry grate. The surface of the grates have openings that allow the suction to pull the leaves down through the grate, and then into the trim collection bags. The size of the openings is larger for wet trimming and smaller for dry trimming. The dry grate with smaller openings ensures that dried flowers do not break apart or fall through the grate during trimming. The wet grate, with the larger openings, ensures that the leaves of fresh flowers pass through the openings and receive a close trim from the cutting blade. Optionally, dried flowers that aren’t quite dry enough for the dry grate, can sometimes be trimmed using the wet grate.

Cutting Blade

The cutting blade can be raised and lowered to accommodate trimming. The cutting blade needs to be raised to its closest point for wet trimming and should be removed for dry trimming. As with all dry trimmers, the leaves are trimmed by way of friction and agitation and not by a cutting blade. When dry trimming, the cutting blade only trims the flowers stems, and minces the leaf. We recommend removing the cutting blade prior to dry trimming in order to avoid mincing the trim too fine.

BATCH TIME

Controlling the amount of time the flowers are in the trimmer is imperative to producing quality results. With other trimmers, you put the product in one end, and then you don’t really know how well it has been trimmed until it comes out the other end. The Ez Trimmer allows you to watch the product as it is being trimmed and adjust cycle times based on what you see during each batch. Every strain and batch are different, so it is important to adjust accordingly. Proper batch time control ensures that flowers do not get over or under trimmed.

TRIM COLLECTION AND FILTRATION

Our patented and unique filtration system comes with four collection bags with varying micron levels for separating and collecting the leaf as it’s trimmed. The first bag collects the larger leaf and stem, containing and separating the heavier chlorophyll-based product. The second bag collects your sweet leaf and is excellent for extraction and pre-rolls. The third bag is your B grade keif, and the fourth bag is your A grade keif. Separating the trim and keif, can create more control over potency levels when extracting. These bags can also be utilized as a dry sifter. Properly utilizing the trim collection will eliminate waste, improve potency and profitability of your concentrates. Optionally, you can use just the 1st bag and 4th bag and allow the sugar trim and keif to collect in the same bag,

“When the Ez Trimmer’s components are adjusted properly and well grown flowers are properly dried and prepped, the expected results should be superior quality to manual methods, and in half the time, and with half the staff.” – Joe Black – Owner, Founder and President of Ez Trim.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE

1. Remove plastic and cut banding to remove box from pallet
2. Remove the chute, stand, drum with motor assembly, and filtration bags from the box
3. Unlatch the outer lids and remove the drum knobs and maintenance kit
4. Remove the plastic protection from both sides of the lids and fasten the draw latches
5. If trimming wet or dry be sure to check that the correct grate is installed, the grate is labeled on the top front
6. Extend the lower stand from the upper stand until the snap buttons engage (ensure all four snap buttons have engaged)
7. Insert the 2 drum knobs into the holes of the stand side plates and screw into the drum side mounts (Do not tighten yet)
8. Grab the drum knobs and drum and lift the drum until the stand is underneath, spread stand legs until fully opened
9. Secure the drum knobs and engage the plunge pins
10. Dial in the blade (Please reference the steps below for dialing in the blade)
11. Disengage the plunge pins and loosen the drum knobs 2-3 turns
12. Rotate the drum upside down and tighten the knobs
13. Install the four filtration bags by stretching them around the bottom of the drum and above the link lock latches starting with bag #1 (the bags have number tags at the top of one of the side hems, keep the bags inside out)
14. Loosen the drum knobs, rotate the unit back to upright, tighten the drum knobs and engage the plunge pins
15. Slide the flower collection chute into the guides on the front of the machine
16. Place a collection bucket or bin below the chute
17. Plug in the 4-pin power cord from the control box into the main motor junction box
18. Plug the unit into a 120 VAC power outlet
19. The Ez Trimmer is ready for use

HYBRID TRIMMING & DRY TRIMMING

OPERATION

Note: The most important aspect of hybrid trimming, and dry trimming, is moisture level in the flowers. Too much and it won’t trim, too little and the flowers will become fragile. We recommend checking for dryness by disturbing one of the outer leaves, if it bends it is not dry enough. The leaves need to snap when disturbed. Typically, the product is ready to trim when the plants and the room have homogenized to an ambient RH of 30 – 40%. The best way to ensure proper moisture levels is to supply adequate air flow on the product when drying. With proper airflow you can dry the outer leaves while still maintaining some sponginess to the inside of the flowers.

STEP 1:  DRYING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Remove the fan leaves 1-2 days before harvesting your plants and before trimming
2. Hang dry the plants and screen dry the flowers in a humidity-controlled environment for 5-7 Days or until the plants and room homogenize to an ambient level of 50 – 60% RH
3. Take your dried plants and remove the main branches from the stock

STEP 2:  SHUCKING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Next remove the flowers from the stem using the Debudder, it’s best to individualize the stems as much as you can
2. Shucking should occur after Drying is complete
3. We recommend shucking the plants when partially dried to 50-60% RH, then continue drying and curing the shucked flowers prior to trimming
4. It is crucial when shucking dried flowers that you shuck them at the proper moisture level to avoid any excess breakdown of the colas, we recommend shucking between 50-60% RH
5. If you need to shuck and trim on the same day, and prior to curing, dry the plants to 30 – 40% RH, run the debudder on a very slow speed and expect a small amount of breakdown to your top colas

STEP 4:  CURING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place the shucked flowers into sealed containers for curing
2. Sweat and burp them in a controlled environment until shucked flowers homogenize to roughly 30 -40% RH
3. Curing the flowers with the leaves on will improve your trim and concentrates, as well as homogenize the small flowers moisture level with the larger
4. If shucking and trimming on the same day, be sure to still cure the product, post trimming, for at least 5-7 days
5. Drying and curing to proper RH levels is the most important part of the harvesting process, and will ensure great smell and taste if done properly
6. IT IS CRUCIAL THAT THE PRODUCT IS DRIED AND PREPPED PROPERLY PRIOR TO TRIMMING, THIS MEANS, ALL OF THE FLOWERS HAVE BEEN INDIVIDUALIZED, AND THAT THE OUTER LEAVES SNAP, AND DO NOT BEND AT ALL WHEN DISTURBED.

STEP 5: TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. To start trimming, turn on the main motor, then set the brushes to forward and adjust the speed to high or your preferred setting
2. Changing the speed and or direction of the brushes will affect the amount of agitation to the product, different strains require different amount of agitation, find a setting that works best for each strain, we recommend starting on forward and fast
3. Place roughly 300-400 grams of flowers into the machine, the amount of product should fill up the shoot when trimming is complete
4. Use the air flow controller and lids to adjust the amount of suction and vortex inside the drum, with popcorn buds or lighter strains you may need to run the entire cycle with one or both of the inner lids open, with dense or heavier strains you may need to run the entire cycle with both inner lids closed, find the amount of airflow that works best for each strain, we recommend starting with the inner lids closed or with the back lid cracked
5. Allow the product to trim for 30 – 60 seconds depending on the strain, when the product is done trimming, tilt the drum down, open the drum gate, turn the rotor motor to forward and allow the product to exit into the chute, opening and closing the back inner lid will speed up this process
6. When the drum is empty, close the drum gate, tilt the drum upright, and reload the machine
7. While the next batch is running, open the chute gate and allow the product to empty into an appropriate container.
8. Optionally – install the chute sock around the base of the chute to avoid having to open and close the chute hatch when emptying
9. AVERAGE THROUGHPUT for every Ez Trimmer should be 15,000 grams (33 LBS) per hour of dried finished flower

TIPS AND TRICKS

1. Clean filtration bags and motor cover often to avoid residue
2. Thoroughly cleaning the machines after EACH use is imperative to longevity and producing a quality product over time. Please refer to the accompanied cleaning information or watch our cleaning videos. https://www.eztrim.com/2020/04/08/video-library/
3. Ensure the product is dry enough for trimming (leaves should snap when disturbed)
4. Adjust airflow with inner lids open and closed to optimize internal flow rate
5. Adjust rotor speed and direction to optimize trim cycle
6. Be sure to utilize the dry trimming grate (If the product is still too moist to trim, try trimming using the wet trim grate)
7. Proper preparation is key to quality trimming – individualize all flowers, remove fan leaves and keep no more than an ⅕” to 1/4 “of stem at the base of the flowers
8. If the product isn’t trimmed in under a minute, the product is too wet
9. If the product is still too wet and it is time to trim, open containers the product is being stored in and increase airflow on the product
10. There is a balance of quality and speed for every strain, some strains require zero touch up, while others need some, find the optimal trimming cycle time and touch up required that creates the best quality and efficiency
11. Quality control or touch up should be happening simultaneously

WET TRIMMING

OPERATION

STEP 1:  SHUCKING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Remove the flowers from the stem using the Debudder, it’s best to individualize the stems as much as you can
2. Adjust the Debudder speed control dial to the appropriate speed for the product, we recommend 30 – 50% and higher, for wet product
3. Dialing in the speed for each strain is crucial, slower isn’t always better, try to find the speed that allows the product to really pop off the stem
4. When shucking wet flowers, be sure to shuck and trim immediately after harvesting, do not allow the harvested plants to sit for more than a few hours before shucking and trimming, doing so can cause the leaves to curl in, and flowers to squish, effecting trim quality

STEP 2:  TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. To start trimming, turn on the main motor, then set the brushes to forward and adjust the speed to high or your preferred setting
2. Changing the speed and or direction of the brushes will affect the amount of agitation to the product, different strains require different amount of agitation, find a setting that works best for each strain, we recommend starting on forward and fast
3. Place roughly 200-400 grams of flowers into the machine
4. Use the air flow controller and lids to adjust the amount of suction and vortex inside the drum, typically when wet trimming you will run the entire cycle with both inner lids closed, or perhaps the back inner lid cracked
5. Allow the product to trim for 1-2 minutes depending on the strain, when the product is done trimming, tilt the drum down, open the drum gate, and allow the product to exit into the chute, opening and closing the back inner lid will speed up this process
6. When the drum is empty, close the drum gate, tilt the drum upright, and reload the machine
7. While the next batch is running, open the chute gate and allow the product to empty into an appropriate container
8. Optionally – install the chute sock around the base of the chute to avoid having to open and close the chute hatch when emptying
9. As one batch is being trimmed, the operator should be inspecting and touching up the previous batch as necessary
   • If a strain requires a longer trimming cycle time, and in order to avoid sacrificing quality, decide if it makes more sense to just allow the trimmer to do 80% of the trim quickly and touch up the rest with scissors
   • There is a balance of quality and speed for every strain, some strains require zero touch up, while others need some, find the optimal trimming cycle time and touch up required that creates the best quality and efficiency
   • Quality control or touch up should be happening simultaneously with trimming and with the proper team should not be a bottleneck in the process (to avoid bottlenecking and if necessary, increase the number of employees on quality control)
   • Quality Control, or touch up, can also be done post drying, often, the handling process of drying and curing will remove any excess leaf naturally
   1. AVERAGE THROUGHPUT for every Ez Trimmer should be 20,000 grams (44 LBS) per hour of fresh flower or 5,000 grams (11 LBS) per hour of dried finished flower
   2. For clients that prefer hand trimming and hang drying or smaller operations that don’t need the capacity of the Ez Trimmer we offer the Wander Trimmer for fast and efficient trimming of your wet product.

STEP 3:  DRYING INSTRUCTION:

1. After the product has been trimmed, place the flowers on drying racks for 5-7 days in a climate-controlled room with plenty of airflow, and until the product and room homogenize to 50-60% RH
2. ¼” mesh screen is ideal for drying racks, and will help to eliminate any flattening that may occur

STEP 4:  CURING INSTRUCTIONS

1. After the product is dried, place the flowers in sealed containers to cure, for no less than 5-7 days, burping 1-2 times daily for 30-60 minutes, and until the container’s RH level reaches 30 – 40%
2. Drying and curing to proper RH levels is the most important part of the harvesting process, and will ensure great smell and taste if done properly, even when trimming wet

TIPS AND TRICKS

• Debud and trim within 2-3 hours of harvest and before the leaves get squished or start to curl in
• Avoid piling the wet shucked flowers too high or for too long, as it can squish the product making it difficult to trim and effecting quality
• Dialing in the blade effectively will dramatically change the closeness of the trim, the blade should be no less than 1/16”- 1/8” from the bottom of the grate at all points
• Proper preparation is key to quality trimming – individualize all flowers, remove fan leaves and keep no more than an ⅜” to 1/4 “of stem at the base of the flowers
• If a strain requires a longer trimming cycle time, and in order to avoid sacrificing quality, decide if it makes more sense to just allow the trimmer to do 80% of the trim quickly and touch up the rest with scissors
• There is a balance of quality and speed for every strain, some strains require zero touch up, while others need some, find the optimal trimming cycle time and touch up required that creates the best quality and efficiency
• Quality control or touch up should be happening simultaneously with trimming and with the proper team should not be a bottleneck in the process (to avoid bottlenecking and if necessary, increase the number of employees on quality control)

HOW TO USE AND MAINTAIN THE FILTRATION BAGS

The filtration bags are used to catch and separate the fan leaves and stem from the sugar leaf and keif. The leaf is pulled down through the grate and through the 4 filtration bags by the fan on the main motor. Because proper airflow is critical in this process, IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE BAGS AND MOTOR COVER CLEAN. The following are tips and tricks for using and maintaining the filtration bags and motor cover:

FILTRATION BAGS

1. When installing the filtration bags be sure to install the #1 bag (large openings) first, the bags should sit directly above the link lock latches and around the base of the drum
2. Install bags 2, 3 then 4 in the same manner
3. Install the filtration bags with the hem side out (inside out), this inhibits build-up in the hem and makes them easier to clean
4. Empty the filtration bags often while trimming and prior to the first bag being overfilled
5. To clean and empty the filtration bags during the trimming process
6. place a container below the bags
7. remove the bags from the trimmer
8. empty one by one, starting with bag #1, into a separate container,
9. Using your hands, rub the material together to quickly clean
10. To clean the filtration bags and motor cover after trimming:
11. Using a 50-gallon drum, garbage can or the trimmer drum, pull the filtration bag around the drum until it conforms around it
12. Spray the filtration bag with Denatured alcohol or heavy duty simple green and spray clean using a pressure washer or high-pressure hose
13. Inside out the bag and repeat the cleaning process

Note: You can optionally take the bags to the laundromat to clean, but If doing so, be sure the bags are free of loose debris and do not run the wash and dry cycles on HOT

MOTOR COVER

1. To remove the motor cover, uninstall the cutting blade and fan blade
2. Clean the motor cover by soaking and spraying clean
3. CLEAN THE MOTOR COVER OFTEN TO AVOID DAMAGING THE MOTOR
4. Reinstall the motor cover hem side out (inside out), be sure that it is properly seated around the base of the motor

HOW TO REMOVE THE MAIN MOTOR

1. Unplug the power chord from power source
2. Unplug the 4 pin wire harness from the motor junction box
3. Remove the filtration bags
4. Ensure all 6 lid latches are fastened
5. Loosen the drum knobs, rotate the drum upside down and tighten the drum knobs
6. Unlatch the 4 link lock latches holding the motor assembly
7. Grabbing the motor plate pull up and wiggle the motor assembly out of the drum
8. If removal is difficult tap each motor bracket from underneath to free it from the drum, prior to grabbing the motor plate
9. Once the motor assembly is free, place it blade side up with Adjustment knobs down on a flat surface
10. You can now service the motor assembly components
11. To reinstall the motor assembly, align the junction box on the motor arm with the x’s on the inside of the drum and grabbing the motor by the motor plate lower the assembly into the drum
12. Be sure to align the 4 adjustment brackets with the bracket buttons on the inside of the drum
13. Latch the 4 link lock latches ensuring they are locked and that the adjustment brackets are seated tightly to the bottom of the drum
14. Occasionally oil and inspect the link lock latches, the blade adjustment knobs and the adjustment brackets

HOW TO SHARPEN & REPLACE THE CUTTING BLADE

1. Remove the motor assembly from the drum
2. Using an 1/8” hex head bit remove the 3 blade screws
3. Place the blade on a flat surface
4. Wrap 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper around a small wooden block, dip into water before starting
5. Sand in line with cutting edge without holding the block too far out over the edge, sand the entire blade
6. Flip the blade over and repeat, Do not roll the edge
7. Wipe the blade clean and place it on the blade hub
8. Install the 3 blade screws, BE SURE NOT TO OVERTIGHTEN TO AVOID STRIPPING
9. Ensure there is a fresh felt pad installed on the top center of the blade
10. Check the blade for trueness by spinning the blade with your hand and checking for any wobble
11. Reinstall the motor assembly into the drum

HOW TO REPLACE THE GRATE

1. Remove the motor assembly from the drum
2. With the drum in the upside-down position, unscrew the grate screws
3. Place one hand through the drum gate opening, sandwich the grate with both hands and push the grate up at an angle
4. Place the new grate down in the same manner you removed it
5. Be sure that the label of the gate – “Wet grate or Dry grate” is positioned inside the gate window opening and that all screw holes are positioned over the rubber
6. Reinstall the grate screws and ensure that you do not over tighten them but that the screw heads are completely flush with the grate
7. Reinstall the motor assembly
8. If there is a gap between the drum and the grate at the window gate opening, use a small amount of silicone to seal it

HOW TO REPLACE THE SILICONE FINGERS & BRUSHES

1. Ensure the drum knobs are tight
2. Unlatch the front 4 lid draw latches – keep the back 2 latched
3. Rotate the brush arms until the cotter pin tab on the brush plate is facing the front of the drum
4. Open the front outer lid and rotate the control box 90 degrees back – the lid should be stacked in a half moon position on top of the drum
5. Pull out the cotter pin, and grabbing the brush top plate, jiggle and pull the brush assembly until it is free from the motor shaft
6. To replace brushes or fingers, loosen the set screws on the brush arm, pull the brush or fingers out, reinstall the new fingers or brush, and tighten the set screws
7. Sleeve the brush top plate back onto the motor shaft ensuring the holes in the top plate and shaft are aligned
8. Reinstall the cotter pin
9. Rotate the lid and control box back down and secure the lid latches
10. Occasionally oil the brush plate hub and motor shaft to avoid sticking

HOW TO REPLACE THE CONTROL BOX

1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply
2. Unplug the 4-pin cable from the motor junction box
3. Remove the brush and finger assembly
4. Unscrew the 2 thumb screws on either side of the control box
5. Remove the control box
6. Remove the control box prior to cleaning the lid

HOW TO CLEAN

1. These are the items you will need to perform a proper cleaning
   • Pressure washer
   • Air compressor with air nozzle
   • HD Simple Green (Purple)
   • Denatured alcohol
   • Paper towel or rags
   • hot water heater basin (for soaking)
   • Spray bottles
   • Small soft bristle brush
   • Flat head screwdriver
   • Maintenance kit with Allen keys that came with unit
2. We will start the process by removing the chute, drum gate and lid assembly, rotate the drum upside down unlock 4 latches and remove the motor assembly
3. With the appropriate Allen key remove the 3 screws on top of the cutting blade. Gently set the blade into the bottom of the drum, loosen the 2 set screws on the blade hub and slide the blade hub off of the motor shaft.
4. With a flat head screwdriver remove the 3 screws on the fan blade and set the fan blade into the bottom of the drum
5. Again, using the correct Allen key loosen the set screw on the rotor hub and sleeve the hub off the motor shaft
6. To remove the motor mount brackets, unscrew the blade height adjustment knobs, You can also use a screwdriver to clean out the inside of the knobs
7. Remove the motor cover and place the brackets and motor cover inside of the drum
8. If you have an air compressor and using an air nozzle blow off any loose debris from the components
9. Spray the bottom of the lid plate with heavy duty simple green and scrub the plate using a scotch bright pad and wipe clean, spray the bottom side of the lids with denatured alcohol and wipe clean with paper towels, flip the lid over and repeat the process,  It’s important to only use denatured alcohol and paper towels when cleaning the various plastic components, as other cleaners and abrasive pads can cause damage
10. Next, we will clean the top of the lid plate, it’s helpful to use a toothbrush to clean the hard-to-reach areas, now spray, clean and wipe dry the top side of both lids, again using only denatured alcohol and paper towels.
11. Spray the aluminum components on the motor assembly with the heavy duty simple green and using a toothbrush scrub the various parts, wipe clean and dry, flip the unit on its side and repeat the process
12. Spray the chute components with heavy duty simple green and wipe clean
13. Apply the alcohol on the plastic liberally, when cleaning the areas with heavier build-up.
14. If you don’t already have one, we highly recommend Investing in some type of pressure washer. This will enable you to quickly clean the entire unit when you’re finished trimming, as well as periodically cleaning the blade and grate during the trim session

• Pour heavy duty simpler green into a reservoir, one large enough to house the blade and grate for soaking, we recommend using either a plastic or metal water heater tray, fill the rest of the reservoir with water at about a 1 to 15, simple green to water ratio, place the blade, the motor mount brackets and the rotor assembly into the reservoir to soak
• Now spray the stand, the drum, the fan blade and the top of the rotor assembly with the heavy-duty simple green, the first items we will pressure wash is the bottom side of the drum and grate, ensure that you thoroughly remove all of the build-up, this is always easiest and quickest to do as soon as you’re done trimming and while the plant material is still fresh, clean and rinse the stand and drum
• Rotate the drum to the upright position and apply the heavy-duty simple green and spray the drum and grate until clean
• Walk the unit down to clean the underside of the stand, stand the unit back up, rotate the drum back upside down and give the entire unit a final rinse
• Spray clean the top and bottom side of the fan blade, spray and clean the rotor assembly, be sure to spray both sides of the fingers as well as the top and bottom, clean the motor mounting brackets, use your foot to stabilize the parts as they’re being sprayed
• Next, we’ll clean the cutting blade, thoroughly clean the top and bottom side of the blade, Make sure that all of the plant matter has been removed, this part of the process can also be implemented when cleaning just the blade and grate during your trim session
• Apply the heavy-duty simple green to the motor cover and spray clean
• Now we are ready to assemble the unit
• Start by attaching the rotor hub to the shaft on the motor control box, make sure the set screw is tight and seated properly
• Attach the motor cover and place the fan blade on the hub, it’s best if you install the fan blade, with the screw hole positioning relative to the motor shaft with a flat head screwdriver install and tighten the 3 screws
• Sleeve the cutting blade hub over the motor shaft, aligning the 2 set screws with the dimples on the shaft, make sure the set screws are properly seated and tighten firmly
• Place the cutting blade on the hub and install the screws, it’s very important that you don’t over tighten the cutting blade screws as they will self-tighten due to the rotation of the motor
• Screw on the motor mount brackets until the bolt is flush with the top of the bracket, repeat the process for all four brackets
• Be sure to align the junction box on the motor assembly with the x’s on the inside of the drum
• Reinstall the filtration bags, rotate the drum to the upright position and fasten the lid, Install the drum gate, the chute and you’re ready to go back to trimming
• Will clean the filtration bags with the pressure washer, start by wrapping the innermost bag around the outside of the drum, rinse the loose material off with water, spray with some heavy-duty simple green, rinse, flip the bag inside out and rinse again, we will repeat this process for all the filtration bags
• You’ll want to pressure wash the bags before cleaning the unit to avoid dirtying the drum and stand with the material from the bags
• When you’re done cleaning the bags, hang them up to dry
• If you have any questions regarding this process, please don’t hesitate to contact us

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

1. Weight – 110 lbs.
2. Ship Weight – 125 lbs.
3. Assembled Dimensions – 32”L x 43”W x 43”H
4. Ship Dimensions – 32”L x 32”W x 48”H

MATERIAL EXPOSED TO PRODUCT

1. Aluminum 6061 – Food Grade
2. Stainless Steel – Food Grade
3. Silicone – HDPE
4. Nylon

UL CERTIFIED COMPONENTS

1. 5 wire harness(Control Box)
2. Dayton Gear Motor
3. FUSE HOLDER
4. MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLER
5. CONTROL BOX MICROCONTROLLER
6. 9′ POWER CHORD
7. MEANWELL POWER SUPPLY
8. MAIN MOTOR
9. CAPACITOR
10. POWER
11. 120 VAC
12. 60 HZ
13. SINGLE PHASE
14. 10 AMPS
15. Dayton Gear Motor

PARTS LIST

LOWER STAND

1. Cross bar x 2
2. Elbows x 4
3. Sides x 4
4. Upper stand
5. Sides x 4
6. Mounting plate with plunge pins x 2
7. Drum knobs x 2

DRUM

1. Rubber inner drum x 2
2. Aluminum inner drum liner x 1
3. Gate window guides with plates x 2
4. Wet grate x1
5. Dry grate x 1
6. Drum side mounts x 2
7. Draw latch keepers x 8
8. Link lock latches x 4

LID

1. Outer lid – front x 1
2. Outer lid – back – x 1
3. Inner lids with knobs x 2
4. Airflow controller x 1
5. Draw latches x 4
6. Spring draw latches x 2
7. Control box with power cords x 1
8. Lid plate x 1
9. Adjustment bracket buttons x 4

MOTOR

1. Main motor x 1
2. Cutting blade with hub x 1
3. Fan blade with hub x 1
4. Motor plate x 1
5. Motor legs x 4
6. Adjustment brackets x 4
7. Adjustment knobs with bolts and collar x 4
8. Link lock latch keepers x 4
9. Junction box with power cord x 1
10. Motor cover x 1

CHUTE

1. Chute x 1

FILTRATION BAGS

1. Bag 1 x 1
2. Bag 2 x 1
3. Bag 3 x 1
4. Bag 4 x 1

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