MVC-80VH/VHW PLATE COMPACTOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (05/01/06) — PAGE 13
MVC-80VH/VHW PLATE COMPACTOR — GENERAL INFORMATION
Definition of Plate Compactor
The Mikasa MVC-80VH/VHW is a walk behind, plate compactor
designed for the compaction of sand, mixed soils 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 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 MVC-80VH/VHW produce low
amplitude high frequency vibrations, designed to compact
granular soils and asphalt.
The resulting vibrations cause forward motion. The engine and
handle are vibration isolated from the vibrating plate.
Frequency/Speed
The compactor's vibrating plate has a frequency range between
5600 vpm (vibrations per minute). The travel speed of the
compactor is approximately 72 ft./minute (22 meters/minute).
Engine
The Mikasa MVC-80VH/VHW Plate Compactor is equipped with
a Honda GX160U1SM12 gasoline engine.
Controls
Before starting the MVC-80VH/VHW Plate Compactor identify
and understand the function of the controls and components.
