5
“COMPACTOR FULL” alarm
will occur. If necessary, refer to the operation chapter to learn how to adjust this
time.
8)
If you suspect that the ram is moving in the wrong direction go to the display on the hydraulic power
pack. Press the
Up Arrow
key to go to the manual control page. Using the
left and right arrow
keys you can
E
xtend and
R
etract the ram. If the ram is moving in the wrong direction, reverse the hoses.
9)
To connect the wheeled refuse container to the compactor, first shut off power to the system by
pressing the Red E-
Stop Button on the hydraulic power pack. Move the container’s open end over the open
end of the compactor and engage the ratchet hooks into the container rings. Work the ratchet to bring the
container to within ½” of the c
ompactor.
Twist
the Red E-Stop pushbutton to return power to the system.
Open the hopper shutoff by withdrawing the red Stop Rod.
10)
There is an optional single lever design which is available when side access is at a minimum. Shut off
power as before. Push the latching lever fully to the rear of the compactor to raise the latches. Roll the
container against the compactor as close as possible. Draw the lever forward to latch the hooks on the
container. Assure that the hooks are properly engaged. The lever is then locked by a cam protruding from the
side of the compactor. Return power to the system.
THE COMPACTOR IS NOW READY TO OPERATE
Chapter 3 - Operation
The compactors are designed for loading and compaction of refuse into totally enclosed wheeled containers.
The specially designed refuse containers, into which refuse is delivered and compacted, are moved from the
compactor and closed when full. They can then be rolled to an intermediate storage area or directly to the
location where a trash truck can unload them.
The hopper on top of the compactor receives refuse from above and directs it into the compaction chamber.
A photocell, directed horizontally across the lower portion of this chamber, detects refuse and initiates the
ram action.
The hydraulically actuated ram is energized and driven forward for a controlled period to force the refuse into
the wheeled container which is firmly attached to the compactor. This action gradually compacts the refuse in
the container. The ram continues to travel back and forth, compacting the refuse against the material already
in the container until the photo eye no longer detects refuse. The ram will stop in the retracted position. The
cycle begins ten seconds after the photo eye continuously sees trash and ends when the photo eye is cleared,
and the ram returns home.
When the container is packed to a pre-determined density, the compactor will return home and shut down
automatically. The readout states
“COMPACTOR FULL”
indicating that the container needs to be switched.
Prior to operating a compactor, the hopper access door must be closed. An empty refuse container needs to
be locked in place. The wall disconnect must be turned on. The red Emergency Stop pushbutton must be
