Vestil HPC-405, Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents Rev. 1/26/2022 HPC-405 MANUAL
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and other product specifications appear in the following diagrams and table.
SIGNAL WORDS
This manual classifies personal injury risks and situations that might cause property damage with signal words.
Signal words indicate the seriousness of injuries that might result if a particular act does, or does not, occur.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY.
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that might
damage the product.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vestil strives to identify all hazards associated with the use of our products. However, material handling is
dangerous and no manual can address every risk. The most effective way to avoid injury is for the end-user to
exercise sound judgment whenever using this product.
Improper or careless operation might result in serious personal injuries or death.
• Read and understand the entire manual before installing, using or servicing the product .
• Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance procedures.
• Do not operate the crusher with the loading door open.
• Do not operate the machine if the emergency stop switch does not function properly.
• Do not stand in front of the door during operation.
• Keep clear of all moving parts during operation.
• High pressure oil easily punctures skin which can cause injury such as gangrene. If a hose or coupling leaks,
repair the leak before operating the crusher.
• Do not use the crusher if it is damaged or makes unusual noises during operation.
• Do not change the pressure relief valve setting! In particular, do not increase the setting.
• Do not clean out the drum crusher unless power is disconnected.
• Do not attempt to crush smooth-walled pails with this machine. Pails must be ribbed to crush properly. Dent the
side of the pail in a few places before loading it into the crusher.
• Only use this unit to crush empty pails. Do not attempt to crush filled pails.
• Do not use brake fluids or jack oils in the hydraulic system. Only use AW-32 hydraulic oil or its equal.
• Do not modify the product in any way. Modifications might make the lifter unsafe to use and automatically void the
Limited Warranty . See p. 10.
• DO NOT use this device unless every label is in place and easily readable. See Labeling Diagram on. p. 9.
Dimensions:
Overall width = 27”
Usable inside width = 14
1
/
2
”
Overall length = 22
3
/
16
”
Usable inside length = 13
7
/
8
”
Overall height = 64
9
/
16
”
Usable inside height = 19
1
/
4
”
Crushing force = 10,000 lb.
Hydraulic system
pressure = 3,000 PSI
Max. pail size = 5 gal.
Motor voltage = 115VAC
Net weight (approx..) = 191 lb.
18” piston stroke crushes pails to
2in.