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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Read the entire manual before installing the crusher.
Installation requires the following:
1.) A fork truck.
2.) Lag bolts, masonry drill, masonry bit, and wrench for lag bolt, grout, and steel shims.
3.) A power circuit with the specified voltage, including fuses and disconnect or circuit breakers. (See p.
8-9). Reference NEC 70.
4.) Minimize voltage drop by using adequate wire size. Reference NEC 70.
Read all warning labels on the unit (see "Label placement diagram" on p. 11) and confirm that each label
shown in the diagram is on the unit.
Move the crusher to its installation location, e.g. with a fork truck by lifting the crusher via the fork tubes on
the frame.
Anchor the crusher to the floor before using it for the first time.
Connect the power source as shown in the electrical circuit diagram on p. 8 and described in "Electrical
system specifications" on p. 9.
Cycle the unit a few times; then check the oil level and add more oil, if necessary. (See oil specification on
page 5).
LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
The Hydraulic Drum Crusher/Compactor (HDC-900) is designed to crush standard, ribbed steel drums of 55
gallon size or smaller. DO NOT use the crusher to compact smooth-walled drums, i.e. drums that lack ribs.
The crusher can be used to compact standard, ribbed steel drums that contain soft materials.
When loading the crusher, always apply these suggestions:
1.) Before using the crusher, confirm that the platen is properly installed;
2.) Carefully center the material/item to be crushed under the platen, because an offset or uneven load
might damage the cylinder rod;
3.) DO NOT fill drums with scrap metal, paint cans, etc. which will exceed the crushing capacity of the unit
and significantly damage the crusher.
NOTE: The crusher is designed to compact standard, ribbed steel drums. However, the crusher might not
compact a particular drum. It is also possible that the crusher might sustain minor damage during the
compaction process.
PLATEN CONFIGURATIONS
Page 4
Configure the platen to match the application:
The compactor platen is shown in blue in the
drawing at right; the crusher platen is shown in
grey.
To compact materials, remove the crusher platen
by sliding it off of the circular compactor platen.
The crusher platen is heavy; at least 2 people
should work together to remove it. Lower the ram
to position the platen at a comfortable level; then
press the red emergency stop button. Remove
the crusher platen.
To crush drums, install the crusher platen by sliding
it unto the compactor platen. Center the crusher
attachment on the circular platen as shown in the
graphic.
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