KP03 Mini Apartment Compactor
MAINTENANCE
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
We recommend that the user of the K-PAC
™
compactors adopt a program of regularly scheduled maintenance
procedures. This schedule should be followed to insure against premature failure of mechanical or hydraulic
components.
INITIAL CHECK
• All nuts and bolts during the first week of use, and then monthly thereafter.
• Hydraulic reservoir oil level should be at mid to upper range of sight glass with ram retracted.
• Hydraulic lines for leaks.
• Hydraulic hose condition. (Check for damage, kinks, etc.)
• Access covers to be sure fasteners are in place.
• Power Pack. Remove dust and dirt from outside of control box. Wipe off any dirt or grease, oil or moisture.
AFTER EMPTYING CONTAINER
• Wipe to clean the container and compactor chamber mating surface each time the container is removed to
empty.
• Ensure container is properly and completely latched to the compactor chamber.
MONTHLY CHECK
• Check external hoses for chafing, rubbing, or other deterioration and damage.
• Check for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as electrical lines or operator obstructions, in compactor
area.
• Check oil level in hydraulic reservoir.
• Wash unit out.
3-MONTH CHECK
• Check functional operation of standard controls and options (stop button, timers, lights, etc.)
• Open top cover and wash out behind ram. Clean out any accumulation of waste material.
• Check hydraulic cylinder and internal hoses for leakage; hoses for chafing and wear.
FILTER MAINTENANCE
• Hydraulic filter should be cleaned after one (1) month of operation and then at regular intervals of not more
than six (6) months.
• Filter may be removed from unit by disconnecting pipe on suction side of pump, removing four bolts
retaining cover plate, and lifting filter from reservoir. Filter may also be removed by tipping tank at angle
and removing cleanout cover on end. With cover removed, filter can be accessed and removed.
• Care should be exercised in cleaning filter to insure that the element is not torn. Clean with soft brush and
standard industrial solvent.
• Replace filter after cleaning; tighten union securely. Be sure to tighten pipe to pump before tightening 4
bolts on cover plate. Pump noise and “crackle” sound is most often caused by air entering pump suction
line. Tightening the suction fittings will usually eliminate such problems.
