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PLAY IT SAFE! OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION MANUAL VERTICAL RECYCLER BALER V-4224 CE RATED MODEL VERNON, AL - FAYETTE, AL YERINGTON, NV - CLEARFIELD, PA Marathon Equipment Co. OMI Manual No. 0011CE, Rev. 02/02...
1 OPERATION INTRODUCTION THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A MARATHON VERTICAL BALER. This product is designed to give you reliable service and superior performance for years to come. To guarantee top performance and the safest operation of the baler, each person involved in the operation, maintenance and installation of the baler should read and thoroughly understand the instructions in this manual and follow all warnings.
1 OPERATION P.O. Box 1798 Vernon, AL 35592-1798 800-633-8974 205-695-9105 http//www.marathonequipment.com EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 Pursuant to The Council of The European Communities Directive 89/392/EEC, as amended by 91/36P/EEC The Machine/Installation: PRODUCT: V-4224 Vertical Recycler Baler SERIAL NUMBER: As specified for EC export YEAR OF MANUFACTURE: 2006 The above has been developed, designed and manufactured in accordance with the above relevant...
1 OPERATION PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STAND CLEAR WHILE BALER IS IN OPERATION. WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE BALER UNTIL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD. NEVER ENTER ANY PART OF THE BALER UNLESS THE DISCONNECT SWITCH HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND PADLOCKED. Before starting the baler, be sure no one is inside.
1 OPERATION C O N T R O L S RED WARNING LIGHT KEYED ON/OFF SWITCH AUTOCYCLE BUTTON EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON MANUAL UP BUTTON MANUAL DOWN BUTTON BALE MADE LIGHT RESET INTERLOCK OVERRIDE FEED GATE *SEE CONTROL DESCRIPTION ON FOLLOWING PAGE POWER UNIT CONTROL PANEL BALE DOOR...
1 OPERATION CONTROL DESCRIPTION ON-OFF (Keyed Selector Switch) Turning this switch to the ON position activates the other controls in the control panel. The baler can not be operated unless the key is in the switch and the switch is in the ON position.
1 OPERATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - MAKING A BALE WA R N I N G : DO NOT O P E R ATE BALER UNTIL O P E R ATING INSTRUCTIONS A R E UNDERSTOOD. See page 1-4 for control panel layout. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: Push the large red button to STOP...
1 OPERATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - BALE TIE OFF/BALE EJECT When the “BALE MADE” light comes on it is time to tie off the bale and eject the bale from the baler. See page 1-4 for control panel layout and location. See the following page for a diagram of the following steps.
1 OPERATION DIAGRAM - BALE TIE OFF/BALE EJECT FRONT VIEW OF BALER SIDE VIEW FEED GATE OPENS WHEN BALE DOOR IS OPENED PLATEN BALE TIE SLOTS BALE TIES ENTER BALE TIES THROUGH PLATEN FOLLOW LOOPED END FIRST WIRE GUIDES BALE TIE SLOTS BALE TIES EXIT THROUGH FLOOR BALE CHAMBER...
1 OPERATION TIE SLOT CLEANING AT TIMES THE TIE SLOTS MAY BECOME OBSTRUCTED WITH MATERIAL AND PREVENT THE WIRE TIES FROM PROPER INSERTION THROUGH THE SLOTS AND AROUND THE BALE. THE BALER IS SUPPLIED WITH A SLOT CLEANING TOOL FOR RODDING OUT THE TIE SLOTS. TO USE, INSERT THE TOOL INTO THE BLOCKED SLOT AND PUNCH OR DRAG THE MATERIAL OUT.
These labels are subject to wear and abuse due to the nature of the operation. THESE DECALS MUST BE MAINTA I N E D. Additional decals may be purchased through your distributor. DESCRIPTION 06-2682 MARATHON LOGO/A DOVER COMPANY 06-3309 CE RATED DANGER STRIPE (275mm) 06-2582 NO ACCESS FOR UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS...
2 MAINTENANCE LOCK-OUT & TAG-OUT INSTRUCTIONS FOREWORD: Before entering any part of the baler, be sure that all sources of energy have been shut off, all potential hazards have been eliminated, and the baler is locked-out and tagged-out in accordance with O S H A and ANSI requirements.
2 MAINTENANCE SUPPORTING OF PLATEN WARNING: BEFORE ENTERING BALE CHAMBER FOR SERVICE, BE SURE THAT THE PLATEN IS SECURELY SUPPORTED. AT A MINIMUM, USE TWO WOODEN 100mm x 100mm BEAMS (GOOD CONDITION), CUT TO FIT SNUG IN EACH REAR CORNER OF THE CHAMBER WHILE SUPPORTING THE PLATEN IN THE UP POSITION.
2 MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE WARNING: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE PROCEDURES ON THE BALER, MAKE SURE THE BALER IS LOCKED-OUT AND TAGGED-OUT PER THE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 2-1. FOR MAINTENANCE INSIDE THE BALE CHAMBER, SEE THE PLATEN CHOCKING PROCEDURE ON PAGE 2-2. MONTHLY Check external hoses for chafing, rubbing, leakage, or other deterioration and damage.
2 MAINTENANCE PRESSURE SETTING DANGER: DO NOT CLIMB ON SIDES OF BALER. USE A LADDER OR WORK PLATFORM WHEN WORKING ON TOP OF THE BALER OR OTHER AREAS OF THE BALER THAT CAN NOT BE REACHED FROM GROUND LEVEL. WARNING: FEED GATE WILL EXTEND ABOVE THE TO P OF THE BALER WHEN THE FEED GATE IS RAISED.
2 MAINTENANCE PRESSURE SETTING AND INTERLOCK TESTING DANGER: DO NOT CLIMB ON SIDES OF BALER. USE A LADDER OR WORK PLATFORM WHEN WORKING ON TOP OF THE BALER OR OTHER AREAS OF THE BALER THAT CAN NOT BE REACHED FROM GROUND LEVEL. WA R N I N G : FEED GATE WILL EXTEND ABOVE THE TO P OF THE BALER WHEN T H E FEED GATE IS RAISED.
2 MAINTENANCE CYLINDER REMOVAL AND REBUILDING DANGER: DO NOT CLIMB ON SIDES OF BALER. USE A LADDER OR WORK PLATFORM WHEN WORKING ON TOP OF THE BALER OR OTHER AREAS OF THE BALER THAT CAN NOT BE REACHED FROM GROUND LEVEL. WARNING: FEED GATE WILL EXTEND ABOVE THE TOP OF THE BALER WHEN THE FEED GATE IS RAISED.
2 MAINTENANCE FEED GATE LATCH A D J U S T M E N T NOTE: Adjustment is made by tightening or loosening the TENSION ADJUSTMENT NUT with the feed gate in the up position. Spring tension should not exceed 5 lbs to prevent excessive wear on the feed gate latch and striker.
2 MAINTENANCE PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS: With the key switch in the ON position, and the bale door and feed gate closed, pressing the AUTOCYCLE push button will cause the machine to operate one complete cycle. Pressing the AUTOCYCLE switch closes three sets of contacts: (1) energizes Relay 1, (2) energizes Relay 2, (3) energizes the motor starter coil.
2 MAINTENANCE POWER UNIT DIRECTIONAL CONTROL COUNTERBALANCE VALVE VALVE RELIEF VALVE (RV1) PUMP SUBPLATE PUMP/MOTOR ADAPTER CLEAN OUT COVER HUB COUPLING BREATHER CAP MOTOR SUCTION FILTER (LOCATED IN RESERVOIR) SIGHT GAUGE NOTE: See RECOMMENDED OIL on page 2-14. 2-11...
3 INSTALLATION GENERAL INSTALLATION CAUTION: Review this manual before beginning the installation. Study the jobsite and installation requirements carefully to be certain all necessary safeguards and/or safety devices are provided to protect all personnel and equipment during the installation and as a completed system.
3 INSTALLATION ANCHORING TO CONCRETE PAD The concrete pad should be level, and a minimum of 3000 PSI concrete, steel reinforced, 150mm thick. Anchor baler to floor using anchor brackets on sides of baler base. Two 18mm diameter anchor bolts required, Red Head type recommended.
3 INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION The panel box contains high voltage DANGER components. Only authorized service personnel should be allowed inside. See Lock-Out & Tag-Out instructions in VOLTS the Maintenance section. 06-0045 WARNING: BEFORE MAKING ANY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, BE SURE THAT THE MAIN DISCONNECT SWITCH HAS BEEN LOCKED-OUT AND TAGGED- OUT PER THE LOCK-OUT AND TAG-OUT INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 2-1.
3 INSTALLATION START-UP INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: BEFORE START-UP, REPLACE THE 3/4” PLUG ON THE TOP OF THE POWER UNIT R E S E RVOIR WITH THE FILLER BREATHER CAP. THIS CAP I S SHIPPED INSIDE OF THE PANEL BOX. D A N G E R : DO NOT CLIMB ON SIDES OF BALER.
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