HARD DRIVE DESTROYER DED-HD2 USER’S MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the Hard Drive Destroyer. Please be sure to read and understand the contents of this user manual before operating this device in order to ensure safe operation of your Hard Drive Destroyer. We also advise you to keep this manual at hand for a quick reference in the future. Note for this operation manual: Specifications are supposed to change subject without notice. We don’t give assurance for the content of this text. We don’t give assurance when you use this unit for a particular application. This manual is supposed to change and to revise without notice. In that case, we don’t have an obligation to inform particular persons and associations of the revision and change of the content. DataExpert Technology Limited has no responsibility for all accidents or troubles occurred by using this device. Also, we have no responsibility for any damage caused by the troubles. Never conduct what this document forbids. Unexpected accidents or breakdown may result in. Contents １ Introduction ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2 ２ Appearance 2.1 Name of Parts ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 3 2.2 Accessories ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5 ３ How to Use Hard Drive Breaker ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6 4 Safety Points ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 9 5 Instruction for Use ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 10 6 Specification ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 11 -1- 1. Introduction What is Hard Drive Destroyer? The leakage of classified data can happen from hard Drive of disposed computers. The Hard Drive Destroyer is a tools/ equipment to destroy the target disposal hard Drive drives physically by bending them as V-Shape and you can visually check your hard Drive is destroyed.       For 1.8” HDD, 2.5” HDD and 3.5” HDD. For SCSI of 3.5’’ HDD for server. Compact design. Can be used everywhere by domestic power source. Safety design: The unit does not start an operation unless a target media is placed in the unit and the Front Door is closed. Quick & Reliable operation. Note: This unit is so heavy that please pay attention when you carry it. -2- 2. Appearance 2.1 Name of Parts – Front View Part Description Functions 1 Modern Aluminum Chassis Protect the internal component 2 Trade Mark OEM available 3 Mass LED Lamp 4 Hammer Stabilizer 5 6 Industrial Level V-Shape Hammer Protection Door 7 Overheat Indicator 8 9 Usage Counter Display Start button with Blue LED Lamp 10 Security Key for Power Switch 11 Door Open Sensor 12 Emergency Stop Button To illuminate internal environment during operation Stabilizes the hammer during operation Blends the hard drive into V shape Separate internal & external environments during operation To indicate internal component overheat. Indication of number of usage Lights up to show that the unit is ready for the operation. Insert the Key and turn right to power on. Sensor for door open/close to ensure operation security Stop the process when there is an emergency -3- 17 14 15 16 13 Back Side View Part 13 14 15 16 17 Side View Description Ventilation Fan Fuse Power Cable Product information RESET button Functions Cooling Overcurrent Protection Power Cable connector Indication of Serial No Offset the V-Shape Hammer at default position -4- 2.2 Accessories 19 18 Part 18 Description Silicon rubber Dust Tray Functions It gathers up the fragments generated in the HDD destroying process. Please use a brush and suchlike to gather them up. 19 Access Control Key For the authorized person to power on the machine. Optional Accessories Two-way wheel carrying case -5- 3. How to use Hard Drive Breaker Unpack the shipping carton and take out the Hard Drive Breaker. Please make sure the unit is not damaged during transportation. 1. Connect the power cable to a wall socket. 2. Insert the key and turn right to power on the machine. Then, - The Lamp on power lock will light up. Trade Mark logo light up. Mass LED light system light up 3. Open the protection door and place the target hard drive into the operation chamber. -6- Place a 3.5”, 2.5” or 1.8”, 1.0” HDD on the Bending Stands as below. 4. Close the protection door. The LED lamp on the Start button will turn on if the door is securely closed. *Note: Do not put your hands inside the chamber except when you insert the HDD START LED Lamp 5. Push the Start button once in order, and the destruction process will start. The V-Shape Hammer will automatically go down toward HDD with motor sound (Less than 40 dB). 6. Once the V-Shape Hammer reaches at the bottom, the V-Shape Hammer automatically goes up. *Note: -7-  Do NOT open the Front Door until the V-Shape Hammer go up to the top and the motor stops sounding completely for the safety.  V-Shape Hammer might not be able to bend the target HDD if its case is too hard. In that case, the V-Shape Hammer will freeze the position. You have to press “reset” button to offset hammer. The “RESET” button at the back of the machine. At times like this, please once take out the HDD and put it reversely. Then run the destroying operation again. Please note that some HDD might not be bended depending on its shape and hardness of materials.  The motor for destruction has a safety device inside it to prevent heat. If you continuously bend the HDD too hard to bend, the unit will STOP operating because the motor gets heat and this heat protection device will work. The device will operate when heat reaches more than 150˚C. The unit can be used normally after refraining from use for about several minutes or tens of minutes since the temperature of the motor goes down. We recommend that the machine is better working under in room temperature. If “Overheat” indicate light up, we recommend that the machine rest for about several minutes. 7. When the V-Shape Hammer goes up to the top (the motor sound completely stops), please open the Front Door. 8. Take out the target HDD from the chamber. *Note: Please pay special attention to avoid any injuries when you take out the HDD from the chamber. **Note: In case the HDD changes shape due to destruction and cannot be taken out, please try to use other tools for assistant. 9. Take out the crush HDD from the Bender fixture base. Before The destruction of HDD is now completed. After -8- 4. Safety Points (CAUTION) When using the Hard Drive Destroyer, please pay special attention to the following safety information. Failure to follow these procedures could cause serious injury, harm, or even death. ● Do not take apart the unit or try to modify it. High electrical current runs throughout the internal circuitry and it could be a source of electric shock. ● Please pay special attention to avoid injuries when you carry the unit because it is heavy equipment (26.7kg). ● Please unplug the power cable from a wall socket when the unit is not in use. Otherwise fire or damage could be caused by a short circuit by lightning strike. ● Do not place drinks or other liquids around the unit. Any spillage of liquid around or inside the unit could cause a fire or an electric shock. ● Avoid placing and using the unit in unusually dusty or humid environments. Otherwise fire or damage could be caused by a short circuit by lightning strike. ● Do not unplug the power cable with wet hands. It could cause an electric shock. ● Do not insert a screwdriver or a finger into the slot or the air hole. It could be a source of electric shock or damage to the unit. ● Do not touch terminal area with your hands or with other metal products. It could be a source of an electric shock or damage. ● Use reasonable care in the handling of the power cable. Do not severely bend or put undue stress on the cable. Do not place any items on the cable itself. Do not unplug the power cable by pulling on the cable. ● When disconnecting the power cable, please make sure to hold the plug. If the power cable is pulled out, it is damaged and it could be the cause of a fire or an electric shock -9- 5. Instruction for Use When using Hard Drive Breaker, please pay special attention to the following. Failure to follow these procedures could cause serious failure or malfunction. Operating Environment: Please do not use or keep the Hard Drive Breaker in the following environments; ● Excessive heat, cold, humidity, moisture, or dust. ● Uneven or unstable surface. Use unit on secure, horizontal surface. ● It can happen that the unit gets moist inside due to a sudden change of the temperature if you bring the unit from a cold place to a warmer place. In this case, please wait for about one (1) hour before using it. Handling the Unit: ● Do not drop the unit or the parts or give a strong shock to the unit. ● When using the unit, do not insert and remove the accessories by design. ● When moving the unit, please unplug the power cable from the wall socket. ● When turning off the power, please wait more than 10sec before turning it on again. About Power Cable: ● Do not let the power cable touch water or metal. Cleaning: Cleaning should be done as suggested hereafter; ● Please wipe dirt off with a soft and dry cloth. ● When cleaning the unit, make sure that the power is not connected, and wipe them with a soft and dry cloth. We go through Handling Instructions on the unit or manual well enough; however, something unexpected incidents can happen during operation. Therefore, please pay special attention to handling the unit. - 10 - 6. Technical Specification Item Specifications Model DED-HD2 Destruction Method Automated Gear Power transfer Notebook HDD (2.5 inch) Desktop HDD (3.5 inch) Storage HDD (3.5 x 1 inch) Storage HDD (3.5 x 1.6 inch), SSD, etc. Target Media Thickness of hard drive up to 35mm (2 thinner HDDs at same time) Time for Destruction Approx. 10 sec/job (Cycle time: 20 sec) Operation Environment Temperature: 5 to 40ºC, Humidity: 10 to 80% (Non Condensing) Cooling System Cooling Fan system design Consumable 45 degree V-Shape Destruction Hammer Power Requirement AC 110V/220V; 50/60 Hz Weight 26.7kg Dimension 228(W) x 347(D) x 289(H) mm Accessories User’s Manual / Warranty Card MAX # of Continuous 200 units Operations 500 units MAX # of Operation per day Specifications are subject to change without notice June, 2014 - 11 - v1.04