CRAM-A-LOT SCR-02, Operator'S Instruction Manual

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Authorized Technician Maintenance, cont. 

4. YEARLY 

CHECK: 

a.  Electrician to check all electrical connections, check motor resistance (recording successive readings helps pre-

vent future failure), Under heavy use, grease the motor.  (DO NOT OVER-GREASE). 

b.  Hydraulic system—prior to winter season, drain, replace filter, and clean inside of reservoir by removing drain 

plug. Replace plug and refill. Check for tightness. Refill reservoir with high quality 5W-20 Hydraulic fluid. 

c. 

Check structure for potential trouble areas and repair as needed. 

d.  Check hoses to insure that they do not become severely worn before being replaced. A broken hose will allow 

the reservoir to be pumped dry and ruin the pump. 

e.  Check condition of ram guide shoes. Replace if necessary.  

Keeping the slide material replaced when neces-

sary will greatly extend the life of the compactor floor and sides

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LUBRICATION: 

NOTE: Clean-out or maintenance requires the loading chamber cover be open, but be sure the compactor ram is 
extended first. To EXTEND the ram -  - first turn the “start” switch and fully extend the ram. When ram is fully ex-
tended , press the “STOP” button, and remove the key, 

lockout/tag-out 

the power, then the cover can be removed. 

Warning:  Before  removing any access panels or entering charge chamber, make absolutely sure 

main disconnect power box is shut off and locked, with key to said lock in possession of 
person entering charge chamber or area behind bolted access covers. A tag should also be 
attached to the disconnect stating “UNDER REPAIR, DO NOT USE”, with persons name on 
the tag who is entering behind the ram.  

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Open the access cover on the top of the compactor by removing the attached bolts. When lubrication or maintenance is 
complete, replace the cover before any operation. 

Warning:  This procedure is for maintenance only. All access covers shall be replaced and bolted into 

position after lubrication or clean-out. 

We recommend the user of 

CRAM-A-LOT

®

  compactors adopt a program of regularly  scheduled maintenance procedures. This 

schedule should be followed to insure against premature failure of mechanical or hydraulic components. 

1. INITIAL 

CHECK: 

a.  All nuts and bolts during the first week of use, and then monthly thereafter. 
b.  Hydraulic reservoir should be at the mid to upper range of the sight glass with ram retracted.  Use a good quality     

5W-20 Hydraulic fluid. 

c. 

Hydraulic lines for leaks. 

d.  Hydraulic hose condition. (Check for damage, kinks, etc.). 
e.  Access covers to be sure fasteners are in place. 
f. 

Power unit. Remove dust and dirt from outside of control box. Wipe off any dirt or grease, oil or moisture. 

2. MONTHLY 

CHECK: 

a.  Check external hoses for chafing, rubbing, or other deterioration and damage. 
b.  Check for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as electrical lines or operator obstructions, in compactor area. 
c. 

Check oil level in hydraulic reservoir. 

d.  Check functional operation of standard controls and options (stop button, timers, lights, etc.). 
e.  Check hydraulic cylinder and internal hoses for leakages, hoses for chafing and wear. 

 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE