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Installation and Operation Manual Manual P/N 5900097 — Manual Revision B — December 2020 Model: • RP-30FCH Designed and engineered by BendPak Inc. in Southern California, USA. Made in China. ⚠ Read the entire contents of this manual before using this product.
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Ranger website. Warranty. The BendPak Ranger warranty is more than a commitment to you: it is also a commitment to the value of your new product. For full warranty details, contact your nearest BendPak Ranger dealer or visit bendpak.com/support/warranty.
95 percent of the leftover oil. More information about the full line of BendPak Ranger products is available at bendpak.com. This manual is mandatory reading for all users of the RP-30FCH, including anyone who sets up, operates, maintains, or repairs it.
• Do not use the product in the presence of cigarette smoke, dust, or flammable liquids or gases. Use the product indoors in a well-ventilated area. • Do not make any modifications to the product. RP-30FCH Oil Filter Crusher P/N 5900097 — December 2020 — Rev. B...
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Instead, take the unit out of service, then contact an authorized repair facility, your distributor, or the Ranger Products Hotline at (805) 933-9970. • BendPak Ranger recommends making a thorough inspection of the product at least once a year. Replace any damaged or severely worn parts, decals, or warning labels.
You could end up jamming the unit or even damaging it. Q: Can I crush other things in the RP-30FCH? A: No. The RP-30FCH is designed for crushing Oil Filters only. RP-30FCH Oil Filter Crusher P/N 5900097 — December 2020 — Rev. B...
Components The following drawing shows the major components of the RP-30FCH. RP-30FCH Oil Filter Crusher P/N 5900097 — December 2020 — Rev. B...
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The main components of the RP-30FCH are: • Enclosure. Includes the crushing chamber, the Door, the Window, the Press Ram, and the Control Handle. Gets bolted to the top of the Platform. • Door. Opens so that you can put in cans to be crushed. Door must be locked shut before you can crush what is inside.
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10. About Thread Sealants. ☐ 11. Connect the Hydraulic Hoses. ☐ 12. Wire the Door Safety Switch. ☐ 13. Connect to a Power Source. Requires a licensed, certified Electrician. RP-30FCH Oil Filter Crusher P/N 5900097 — December 2020 — Rev. B...
CAUTION Certain parts of installing the Oil-Filter Crusher are difficult for just one person. BendPak Ranger strongly recommends having two or more persons work together to install the unit. If you have to use an extension cord, make sure its current rating is equal to or greater than that of the equipment being used.
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• Floor. The unit is best used on a flat, concrete floor. Do not install on asphalt or wood surfaces. • Anchoring. Although not required, BendPak Ranger recommends anchoring your Oil-Filter Crusher to the Concrete floor. This provides strong stability for the unit.
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To allow enough room to crush your Oil Filters, a certain amount of space around the unit is required. BendPak Ranger recommends leaving an additional 12 inches / 305 mm of space above the top of the Oil Can Crusher.
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Stand, then secure the bottom end of the Diagonal Leg and Power Unit Support in place using the same hardware. Move the Stand to the upright position. RP-30FCH Oil Filter Crusher P/N 5900097 — December 2020 — Rev. B...
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Secure the Enclosure to the Platform using four Hex Head Bolts, Flat Washers, and Nuts. Front view. Not all components shown. Connect the Drain Hose Fitting to the bottom of the Enclosure. Refer to the graphic on the following page. RP-30FCH Oil Filter Crusher P/N 5900097 — December 2020 — Rev. B...
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The Power Unit is heavy; we recommend having one person hold the Power Unit, while a second person bolts it in place. The following graphic shows how to attach the Power Unit to the Stand. RP-30FCH Oil Filter Crusher P/N 5900097 — December 2020 — Rev. B...
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If you put too much, the excess liquid will be pushed out when the Fitting is tightened; use a rag to wipe the excess. Tighten the Fitting into the connector; do not over tighten the Fitting. Allow the manufacturer-recommended curing time before pressurizing the system. RP-30FCH Oil Filter Crusher P/N 5900097 — December 2020 — Rev. B...
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Connect the four Hydraulic Hoses as shown in the drawing above; securely tighten all connections. If you like, you can use liquid thread sealant on the NPT Connectors to help prevent leaks. Do not use thread seal tape. RP-30FCH Oil Filter Crusher P/N 5900097 — December 2020 — Rev. B...
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Connect the other Hydraulic Hose (800 mm) to the Hydraulic Power Out on the Power Unit. The following drawing shows the connections to make to the Power Unit. Not drawn to scale. Not all components shown. RP-30FCH Oil Filter Crusher P/N 5900097 — December 2020 — Rev. B...
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The following graphic shows the Safety Switch (with Safety Switch Cover) being put in place. Not all components shown. To wire the Door Safety Switch: Remove the Back Plate and two Screws from behind the Handle on the Door. RP-30FCH Oil Filter Crusher P/N 5900097 — December 2020 — Rev. B...
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Wiring Diagrams for more wiring information. ⚠ WARNING All electrical work must be done by a licensed, certified Electrician. Replace the Back Plate and two Screws behind the Door. RP-30FCH Oil Filter Crusher P/N 5900097 — December 2020 — Rev. B...
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Connect the Power Unit to a Power Source The RP-30FCH Oil-Filter Crusher needs to be connected to a 208-230 VAC power source. The unit comes with a Pigtail. Have your Electrician remove the Pigtail inside the Electrical Box, then wire the Electrical Box to the facility’s electrical grid or attach an appropriate Power Cord and Plug for connection to a power outlet.
If you see anything wrong, take the Oil Filter Crusher out of service, remove disconnect it from power, and then contact an authorized repair facility, your distributor, or the Ranger Products Hotline at (805) 933-9970. • Only allow trained, supervised personnel to operate the Oil-Filter Crusher.
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Normal Operation The RP-30FCH Oil Filter Crusher is controlled by the Control Handle on the right side of the unit. ⚠ Avoid off-center loads. If the Press Ram seems to be laboring more than usual or WARNING the Oil Filter is unusually hard to press, stop operation.
If there is air, loosen the hose fittings at the Press Ram and run the pump until you see a steady flow of oil that is free of air bubbles escaping from the loosened fittings. Retighten the hose fittings. RP-30FCH Oil Filter Crusher P/N 5900097 — December 2020 — Rev. B...
The standard Power Unit for the RP-30FCH is 208-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase. The RP-30FCH comes with a Pigtail. Have your Electrician remove the Pigtail inside the Electrical Box, then wire the Electrical Box to the facility’s electrical grid or attach an appropriate Power Cord and Plug for connection to a power outlet.
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