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MVH502DSB/DSB2 PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (03/11/11) — PAGE 13
Plate Compactor
The Mikasa MVH502DSB/DSB2 is a walk behind, reversible
plate compactor designed for the compaction of sand, clay and
asphalt. This plate compactor is a powerful compacting tool
capable of applying a tremendous force in consecutive high
frequency vibrations to a soil surface. Its applications include
soil compacting for road, embankments and reservoirs as well
as backfilling for gas pipelines, water pipelines and cable
installation work.
Vibratory Plates
The vibratory plates of the MVH502DSB/DSB2 produce low
amplitude high frequency vibrations, designed to compact
granular soils.
The resulting vibrations cause forward motion. The engine and
handle are vibration isolated from the vibrating plate. The heavier
the plate, the more compaction force it generates.
Reversible Vibratory Plates
Reversible vibratory plates have two eccentric weights that allow
a smooth transition for forward and reverse travel, plus increased
compaction force as the result of dual weights.
Due to their weight and force, reversible plates are ideal for
semi-cohesive soils.
Frequency/Speed
The compactor's vibrating plate maximum frequency is 4000
vpm (vibrations per minute). The forward and reverse travel speed
of the compactor is approximately 75.5 ft./minute (23 meters/
minute).
Engine
The Mikasa MVH502DSB/DSB2 Plate Compactor is equipped
with a HATZ 1D81S diesel engine.
Controls
Before starting the MVH502DSB/DSB2 Plate Compactor, identify
and understand the function of the controls and components as
indicated in Figure 3.
GENERAL INFORMATION