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MANUAL - TRASH COMPACTORS - UTC920
Revised 2010-01
COMPACTING CANS AND PAILS
1. Make sure both Doors are closed. Move the Main Control Lever to the “
LEFT”
position. The Crushing
Plate moves to the “
DOWN”
position
2. Put Main Control Lever in “
NEUTRAL
”. Open the Hopper Door by pushing down on the Release Lever
and then pulling the Hopper open using the Handle.
3. Place the can or pail on top of the Crushing Plate.
4. Push the the Hopper Door fi rmly closed and move the Main Control Lever to the “
RIGHT
” position. The
Crushing Plate moves upward, crushing the can or pail. When the Plate is fully in the “
UP”
position
and the can or pail has been crushed, the sound of the exhaust air will stop. The crushing cycle has
been completed. Crushing may take up to 30 sec depending on the air pressure and construction of
the can or pail.
5. Move the Main Control Lever to the “
LEFT”
position. The Plate will move down. After the sound of the
exhaust air stops, wait about 10 sec, then put Main Control Lever in “
NEUTRAL
” and open the Hopper
Door.
The compacted can or pail is now ready for removal.
MAINTENANCE
1. To avoid damage to the Control Valve, drain the water separator (Moisture Filter) daily.
2. All moving parts and the friction surfaces such as door hinges, door lock mechanism, loading hopper
hinge, etc. must be lubricated as required to prevent excessive wear and tear as well as unpleasant
noise.
3. For longer life and smooth operation of the air cylinder, check the compressed air supply to make sure
it is clean and dry.
MAIN CONTROL LEVER
LEFT
CRUSHING PLATE
MOVING DOWN
• DURING & AFTER TRASH COMPACTION
• BEFORE CAN / PAIL CRUSHING
MAIN CONTROL LEVER
RIGHT
CRUSHING PLATE
MOVING UP
• DURING & AFTER CAN / PAIL CRUSHING
• BEFORE TRASH COMPACTION
