Rev. 3/30/2021
MTC-PNU-55 MANUAL
Copyright 2021 Vestil Manufacturing Co.
Page 5 of 7
OPERATING THE COMPACTOR
Apply the following steps to operate
the compactor:
1)
Grasp the handle and raise the guard.
2)
Place a 55gal. barrel on the base.
3)
Center the barrel beneath the platen.
4)
Lower the guard. The compactor will
not operate unless the guard is down.
5)
Connect factory air to the quick-
attach adaptor. Air pressure must be
at least 80PSI (15CFM).
6)
Turn the power toggle switch ON.
7)
Stand behind the barrel/drum cradle.
Turn the compactor direction control
lever counterclockwise to the DOWN
position. The cylinder/ram extends.
The platen compresses the contents
of the barrel. When the cylinder
achieves maximum extension, barrel
contents are fully compacted.
8)
Retract the cylinder by turning the
direction control lever clockwise to
the UP position.
9)
Fully retract the cylinder/ram. Then,
turn the power toggle switch OFF.
10)
Raise the guard. Remove the barrel.
11)
Lower the guard
12)
Disconnect factory air.
RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION
Before
using the compactor for the first time, make a record of its appearance and operation.
Thoroughly photograph the unit. Include close-range photographs of each label applied to the unit, the
pump (7), the control box (8), the air pilot operated valve (9), the cylinder (21), and the roller arm valve
(18). Cycle the compactor by following the
instructions. Watch the cylinder
and listen to the pump as the ram cycles. Record your observations about the sound of the motor and the
movement of the ram. Collect all photographs and writings into a single file. This file is a record of the unit in
satisfactory condition.
INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE
Disconnect the compactor from factory air and inspect it as instructed. Compare the results each
RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION
to determine whether the unit is in satisfactory
condition. DO NOT use the compactor unless it is in satisfactory condition. Only use manufacturer-approved
replacement parts to restore the unit to satisfactory condition.
DON’T GUESS!
If you have any questions
about the condition of your unit, contact the
TECHNICAL SERVICE
department.
The phone number is
provided on the cover page of this manual.
Never make temporary repairs of damaged or missing parts
.
Purely cosmetic changes, such as chipped paint, are not changes from satisfactory condition. However,
touchup paint should be applied to all areas where the finish is damaged as soon as the damage occurs
because exposed metal rusts. Left unaddressed, rusting could compromise the soundness of the metal and
create a safety hazard.
At least once per month or once per week whenever the unit is used more than 5 times per week:
1.
Examine the pneumatic system. Look for damaged hoses or fittings. In particular, look for kinks,
punctures, tears, or other damage causing leaks.
Air pilot operated valve mounted on pump
Pump
Air pilot operated valve
Roller arm
valve
Control box with power
toggle switch (shown OFF)
Quick attach
adaptor
Cylinder
Guard
Barrel/Drum
cradle
Fork
Platen compacts drum contents
Platen
UP
DOWN
