Review this manual before beginning the installation. Study the job-
site and installation requirements carefully to be certain all necessary
safeguards and/or safety devices are provided to protect all person-
nel and equipment during the installation and as a completed system.
These instructions are not intended as a substitute for training and experi-
ence in proper use, safety procedures, maintenance, or installation of this
equipment.
This baler is designed for INDOOR USE ONLY.
Marathon does not assume responsibility for the installation proce-
dures of this equipment. Conformance to applicable local, state, and
federal laws concerning installation rests with the customer.
3 INSTALLATION
GENERAL INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
ANCHORING TO CONCRETE PAD
The concrete pad should be level, and a minimum of 3000 PSI concrete,
steel reinforced, 6” thick. Anchor baler to floor using anchor plates on sides
of baler base. Four 3/4” diameter anchor bolts required, Red Head type
recommended.
DECALS
Installation of the baler is not complete until an inspection of the warning
decals has been made. Decals should be clearly visible, legible, securely
applied, and in the proper location. For decal description and location, see
DECALS and DECAL PLACEMENT in Section 1.
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DANGER:
DO NOT CLIMB ON SIDES OF BALER. USE A LADDER OR
WORK PLATFORM WHEN WORKING ON TOP OF THE BALER OR
OTHER AREAS OF THE BALER THAT CAN NOT BE REACHED FROM
GROUND LEVEL.
WARNING:
PARTS OF THE PLATEN WILL EXTEND ABOVE THE TOP
OF THE BALER WHEN THE PLATEN IS FULLY RAISED.