Specifica ons ‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 1 1 Sec on 5— Maintenance Parts Diagram ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 1 2 Lock‐Out Tag‐Out ‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 1 3 Preventa ve Maintenance ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 1 4 Hydraulic Schema c ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 1 5 Electrical Schema c ‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 1 6 PSI Waste Equipment Services, Inc.
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P50 Apartment Compactor Introduc on Thank you for choosing the P50 from PSI Waste Equipment Services, Inc. The P50 is built on a foun‐ da on of 30 years of experience building, selling, installing and repairing waste equipment. PSI Waste has installed, repaired and rebuilt thousands of compactors. We know what works and what doesn’t. We know what lasts and what doesn’t. We took the best ideas, made them be er, and built the best twin cylinder apartment style compactor on the market. About this manual This manual provides the installer, owner and operator with informa on needed to install, maintain and operate the P50 compactor. You must also comply with local, state and federal codes. A Repair Manual is available at www.psiwaste.com/P50.html Compliance The P50 apartment style compactor is built to meet all ANSI Z245.2(1) safety standards. Please install, maintain and operate this compactor in accordance with this manual, applicable local, state, and fed‐ eral codes and regula ons. If you have any ques ons about the P50, please call us at 352‐742‐4774 Opt. 2. Please read this en re manual before installing, opera ng, or maintaining the compactor! PSI Waste Equipment Services, Inc.
300013 Danger Confined Space Lock Out Hopper– all sides 4 300014 Danger Crushing/ Shearing Hazard Hopper– all sides, inside doors, access panel 6 300015 Danger Hazards Compactor Access panels and adjacent surfaces. 3 300017 Danger Lock Out Power Unit Control panel face (Power Unit) 1 300018 Danger Shock/ Arc Flash Control panel face (Power Unit) 1 300019 Danger Starts Automa cally Areas of access and feed 2 Replacement decals are available upon request. Pick up hook used to safely move compactor using crane or other suitable li ing equipment. Note: Remove a er install. PSI Waste Equipment Services, Inc.
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P50 Apartment Compactor Sec on 1, Safety and Responsibili es Safety Decals PSI Waste Equipment Services, Inc.
Ensure employees understand and follow Operator Responsibili es and safety decals. Ensure only authorized and qualified employees have access to the compactor. Properly maintain compactor and surrounding areas providing adequate space for use and maintenance. Ensure the containers used with the compactor are adequately rated and fit properly. See ANSI Z245.2 for detailed Owner and Operator Responsibili es. Operator/ Employee You must be 18yrs old or older to operate this compactor. Do not use the compactor un l properly trained and authorized. Read, understand and follow all safety decals and this manual. Make sure all safety switches and safeguards are in place and working. Ensure all persons are clear of hopper, charge‐box areas and end of container. Use the compactor carefully maintaining awareness of poten al safety issues. Report any damage or malfunc on immediately. If compactor is unsafe to operate use lockout/tagout procedures to shut it down (if possible) and report situa on immediately. PSI Waste Equipment Services, Inc.
P50 Apartment Compactor Sec on 3, Opera on Changing Containers Before unhooking container, make sure ram is in rear posi on. Press the E‐Stop bu on and turn the key switch to the Off posi on. Unlatch container as shown. Remove container and place in staging area. Roll new container up to compactor. Latch as shown. Follow instruc ons on the next pages to operate compactor. PSI Waste Equipment Services, Inc.
If the mul cycle mer has not med out the ram will immediately move forward to begin another cycle. If the E‐STOP is pressed, a door is opened, or the KEY SWITCH is turned off, the cycle will stop and the motor will shut off. When the START bu on is pressed again, the compactor will start forward. If the REVERSE bu on is pressed and held the motor will start and the ram will shi into reverse or con nue in reverse. Once the REVERSE bu on is released the cycle will stop and the motor will turn off. If the START bu on is pressed during a normal cycle there will be no effect. If the START bu on is pressed at the me that T1 mes out or the ram deadheads in reverse for 1 second the compactor will begin another cycle regardless of mul ‐cycle mer value. If the pressure switch is actuated for 1/2 sec on forward stroke the FULL light will come on. The con‐ tainer should be changed out soon. NOTE: Reset by pressing the E‐STOP bu on. If the pressure switch is actuated for 1 sec on the forward stroke the FULL light will stay on and the compactor will shut down. NOTE: Reset by pressing the E‐STOP bu on. PSI Waste Equipment Services, Inc.
At the end of the cycle, if the eye does not “see” any more trash the motor will stop and the process is over. The eye will con nue to “look” for more trash. Momentary blocking of the eye (falling trash) will have no effect. When the eye is blocked for 5 full sec‐ onds the warning horn will sound. If the eye con nues to stay blocked for the next 6 seconds the warn‐ ing horn stops and the compactor will start. If the eye is cleared before the compactor starts the com‐ pactor will not start and the process is reset. Auto with “NO WARNING” set (Does NOT comply with ANSI) There are some instances where an audible warning prior to each intermi ent start may not be possible. The owner and installer must take addi onal safety precau ons to insure it is safe to turn this off. NOTE: The ini al audible warning can not be turned off. Danger: Only qualified and authorized personnel should a empt the following! To turn off audible warning prior to each intermi ent start, open the panel and locate the Zen controller (figure A below). Go to status screen by pressing [ESC 0]. The top line of Status Screen will have the pro‐ gram version (e.g. “V‐P V6.0 EX”). Press and release [4 ] and [ALT 7] at the same me. You should see “No Warning” on the bo om line. If not, release and do it again. These bu ons toggle the feature on and off. See image below. PSI Waste Equipment Services, Inc.
Now you need to set the sleep mode mer. This me is also in 24 hrs. So 11:00 pm would be 23:00. [3 Press [ESC 0] [5 ]. You should now be on PARAMETER. Press [OK 1] [OK 1] ]. You should now ]. You should now be on “@0”. be on the T of T0. The T should be blinking off and on. Press [2 ] ]. You should now be on “ON 00:00”. The is Press [OK 1] [2 [2 the me the compactor “wakes ] to change the values and [3 up” in the morning. Press [OK 1]. Use [5 ] and [2 ] and [4 ] to ] to go to the OFF me. scroll between MM and HH. When the ON me is set, press [OK 1]. Use [2 Press [OK 1]. This is the me the compactor “goes to sleep”. PSI Waste Equipment Services, Inc.
22.63L x 28W Capacity Per Hour (cy) Performance Cycle Time (secs) Normal Force (lbs.) 15,708 Pack‐Out Force (lbs.) 18,221 Normal Ram Face Force (psi) 27.1 Pack‐Out Ram Face Force (psi) 31.5 Ram Penetra on (in) Weight (lbs.) 1,876 Electrical Tri‐Volt Motor 208/230/460...
6) Relieve pressure from hydraulic system by pushing in on each side of direc onal valve for 3 full seconds. (see illustra on below) 7) If compactor is chute fed, close off the chute. 8) Be sure to complete any other steps that may be necessary to remove all energy from the com‐ pactor. 9) Before star ng electrical work, check for incoming voltage with a meter. 10) Only qualified and authorized personnel should perform maintenance and repair tasks. Return to Service 1) Double check the work area for tools and personnel. Check to so that all connec ons are made and ght and that covers are in place and all safety switches are in place. 2) Remove Lockout devices 3) Reenergize compactor and follow opera ng instruc ons in this manual. 4) Test all safety devices and check for leaks and proper opera on of all controls and compactor. 5) No fy all affected personnel that compactor is opera onal. PSI Waste Equipment Services, Inc.
Correct devia ons before pu ng the compactor back in service. Monthly Or More Frequently As Needed Grease charge box floor, 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 qualified 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‐ fied technician. For more informa on on repairs, refer to our repair manual at www.psiwaste.com/P50.html PSI Waste Equipment Services, Inc.
P50 Apartment Compactor Sec on 5, Maintenance Electrical Schema c PSI Waste Equipment Services, Inc.
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Warranty Term: The P50 comes with a 3‐years structural, 2‐years parts, and 1‐year labor limited warranty. The Term begins on the day of shipment unless no fica on is made of the day of install. The term will begin no later than three months from the day of the invoice. Limited Warranty‐ What’s Covered: 1 Year– Parts, labor, and up to 2 hours travel to repair actual defects in materials or workmanship. 2 Years– Parts to repair actual defects in materials or workmanship. 3 Years‐ Parts and labor to repair actual structural failures proven to be caused by defects in materials or workmanship. Warranty “VOID” if covered equipment is not paid for in full. Warranty limited to the price paid to PSI Waste for covered equipment. What’s NOT Covered: · Modifica ons, op ons, or equipment not provided by PSI Waste. · Damage, wear and tear, misuse, negligence, or other losses not caused by defects in manufacturing. · Normal maintenance, cleaning. · Abrasion or damage to exterior hoses. · Loss of use, temporary service, consequen al or incidental damages. · Over me and travel over 2 hours. · Casters, ratchets, twisted latches, anchors, fuses, and keys. · Repair or replacement of property other than the covered equipment. · Work done without the authoriza on of PSI Waste or by an unauthorized company. · Parts not provided by PSI Waste unless otherwise authorized. Making a Claim: · Claims must be made within ten days of a suspected defect and must include a serial number. · No fy PSI Waste by email or phone of a claim as soon as a defect is suspected. · Upon approval of the claim, PSI Waste will authorize repairs to be made. Condi ons may apply. · Condi ons must be met for a claim to be paid. (E.g. pictures of repairs, returned parts, etc.) ...
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