KP03 Mini Apartment Compactor
START-UP AND TESTING
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MANUAL MODE - RAM CYLINDER CYCLING
1. With the MANUAL mode selected, turn the FWD/OFF/REV Switch to the REV position to retract the ram
cylinders until they are fully retracted.
2. With the MANUAL mode selected, turn the FWD/OFF/REV Switch to the FWD position to extend the ram
cylinders until they are fully extended.
3. After completely extending the ram cylinders, turn the FWD/OFF/REV Switch to the REV position to retract
the ram cylinders until they are fully retracted.
4. With the ram cylinders fully retracted, inspect and adjust the hydraulic fluid level in the reservoir.
5. Repeat previous steps several times to remove air from hydraulic system.
AUTO MODE - RAM CYLINDER CYCLING
1. Turn the MANUAL/AUTO Switch to select the AUTO mode.
2. Depress the START Button for 1 to 2 seconds, then release.
3. Upon start-up of pack cycle, the ram cylinders will extend until they are fully extended.
4. After the cylinders are fully extended, there should be a 1 second delay.
5. After the extend delay, the ram cylinders will begin retracting. The ram will completely retract and stop for a
1 second delay.
6. The pack cycle will start again and repeat until 3 cycles have been completed.
7. After the completion of the packing cycle, the Power Pack should stop automatically and shut down. If it
does not, press the EMERGENCY STOP button. Check the timers in power panel. They may be faulty or
incorrectly adjusted. Refer to SERVICE section for procedure to set PLC.
VALIDATE INTERLOCKS
Depending on the application and the options ordered and provided, the compactor can be equipped with
interlocks. All interlocks need to be verified that they are functioning properly.
When retracting, monitor the hydraulic fluid level in the
reservoir for the Power Pack so it is not over-filled. It may be
necessary to remove fluid from reservoir.
The hydraulic fluid level must be checked with the ram cylinders
completely retracted to prevent over-filling.
AUTO pack mode is programmed for 3 cycles from the factory.
Make sure the interlocks are installed and functioning
properly.
With the factory electric interlock installed, opening of the
chamber access door or gate will shut down the power pack.
Doors or gate must be closed for power pack to operate.
