PSI Waste Equipment Services, Inc.
P50 Apartment Compactor
Sec
Ɵ
on 5, Maintenance
14
Preventa
Ɵ
ve Maintenance
Each
Container
Change
Make
sure
all
control
bu ons,
door
interlocks,
and
warning
light
and
alarm
work
properly.
Listen
to
compactor.
It
should
run
quietly
and
smoothly.
Make
sure
container
ratchet
and
latch
operate
smoothly.
Look
for
obvious
oil
leaks
or
unsafe
condi ons.
Correct
devia ons
before
pu ng
the
compactor
back
in
service.
Monthly
Or
More
Frequently
As
Needed
Grease
charge
box
fl
oor,
walls,
and
slider
plate
track
to
prevent
premature
wear
and
to
keep
unit
running
smooth
and
quiet.
Wipe
photo
eye
clean
with
a
damp
paper
towel.
Use
soap
and
water
if
needed.
Do
not
use
sol
‐
vents
or
abrasive
materials!
Check
oil
level
using
the
dip
s ck
on
the
breather/dips ck.
With
the
ram
in
the
back
posi on,
oil
level
should
be
within
1
‐
1/2”
of
top
of
s ck.
If
more
than
1
gallon
(5/8”)
of
oil
is
being
lost
per
year,
call
a
quali
fi
ed
compactor
repair
company
and
have
them
check
the
cylinders
and
hoses
for
leaks.
Clean
trash
from
under
and
around
compactor.
Every
5
Years
Change
oil,
clean
reservoir,
clean
or
replace
suc on
screen
(inside
tank).
Make
sure
suc on
tube
is
ght.
Use
a
quality
AW46
hydraulic
oil
(8
gallons).
This
service
should
be
performed
by
quali
‐
fi
ed
technician.
For
more
informa on
on
repairs,
refer
to
our
repair
manual
at
www.psiwaste.com/P50.html
Warning:
Lockout/Tagout
before
entering
any
por on
of
compactor!
Only
quali
fi
ed
and
authorized
personnel
should
work
on
the
machine!
Your
P50
is
designed
to
last
many
years
with
li le
maintenance.
With
that
said,
it
is
prudent
to
keep
your
compactor
clean
and
dry.
Though
the
electrical
components
are
sealed
and
can
get
wet,
you
should
NOT
pressure
wash
the
panel,
photo
eye
or
other
electrical
components.
Make
sure
the
exte
‐
rior
of
the
compactor
has
a
good
coat
of
paint
on
it
and
follow
the
maintenance
schedule
below.
