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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installer: Leave Use and Care Guide with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Use and Care Guide for future reference and
for local electrical inspector’s use if required.
Unpacking
IMPORTANT:
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You may want to wear gloves when moving compactor.
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Begin in the room where the compactor will be located.
1. Remove compactor from shipping carton. Follow the
instructions on the shipping carton.
2. Remove all packaging materials such as tape and shipping
pads.
3. Use a mild detergent and warm water to remove waxy
residue caused by shipping material.
4. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For more information, see
“Cleaning.”
5. Be sure the power cord is attached to the cord clip on the
rear of the compactor.
6. Place two of the corner posts from the packaging on the floor
near the compactor.
7. Press the foot pedal to open the compactor drawer and
remove any shipping materials or other items from the
drawer.
NOTE: Do not remove the compactor bag.
8. Grasp the front of the drawer and tilt it backwards slightly
while pulling forward to clear the drawer stops.
9. Grasp sides of drawer and lift drawer out of compactor.
10. Place the drawer on the 2 corner posts.
11. Place the other 2 corner posts on the floor to the side of the
compactor.
12. Grasp the sides of the compactor cabinet and put compactor
on its side on top of the corner posts.
13. Remove the shipping base from the bottom of the compactor.
14. Tilt compactor to upright position. Leave the drawer out of
the compactor.
Location Requirements
Product dimensions
A. Cord clip
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install compactor.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
A
A. Leveling legs B. Shipping base C. Corner posts
B
A
C
34
¹⁄₈
"
(86.7 cm)
24"
(61 cm)
15"
(38.1 cm)
