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WARNING IF INCORRECTLY USED, THIS EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY. THOSE WHO USE AND MAINTAIN THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE TRAINED IN ITS PROPER USE, WARNED OF ITS DANGERS, AND SHOULD READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SET UP, OPERATE, ADJUST OR SERVICE THE EQUIPMENT. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Proper service and repair are important to the safe, reliable operation of the Marathon Equipment...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information Introduction ......................................4 Preface ......................................5 Hazard Symbols and Definitions ......................................5 Lock-Out/Tag-Out Instructions ......................................6 Service/Parts Assistance ......................................8 Recommended Oils ......................................8 Grease Lubrication Recommendation ......................................8 Guards and Access Covers ......................................8 Warning Decals on the Unit ......................................9 Decal Care ......................................9...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container TABLE OF CONTENTS Decal Placement ......................................53 Decal Parts List ......................................54 Decal Images ......................................55 Decals for Optional Loading Configurations ......................................57 Index ..................................59 Issued May 2018 Printed in U.S.A. Table of Contents Copyright 2018, Marathon Equipment Company...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container ® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container ASC-215 OPERATION, SERVICE, AND INSTALLATION ISSUED MAY 2018 0018-1-RJASC-0518 Printed in U.S.A. Issued May 2018 Copyright 2018, Marathon Equipment Company...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container General Information SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Printed in U.S.A. Issued May 2018 Copyright 2018, Marathon Equipment Company General Information...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container General Information INTRODUCTION ® Thank you for purchasing a Marathon RamJet Self-Contained Auger ASC-215 Compactor Container! This product is designed to give you reliable service and superior performance for years to come. The purpose of this manual is to provide the owner and/or operators with the necessary information to properly install, operate, and maintain the machine.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container General Information PREFACE The following sections are a guide for maintenance and service of the Marathon Equipment Company unit. The sections cover preventive maintenance, adjustment, and troubleshooting hints. Before performing maintenance, check the work area carefully to find all the hazards present and make sure all necessary safeguards or safety devices are used to protect all persons and equipment involved.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container General Information LOCK-OUT & TAG-OUT INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Before entering any part of the compactor, be sure that all sources of energy have been shut off, all potential hazards have been eliminated, and the compactor is locked-out and tagged-out in accordance with OSHA and ANSI requirements.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container General Information LOCK-OUT & TAG-OUT INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) RESTORING SERVICE When the servicing or maintenance is completed and the compactor is ready to return to normal operating condition, the following steps shall be taken: 1. Check the compactor and the immediate area around the compactor to ensure that nonessential items have been removed and that the compactor components, guards and covers are operationally intact.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container General Information SERVICE/PARTS ASSISTANCE Assistance in troubleshooting, repair and service is available by contacting the authorized Marathon Equipment Company Dealer in your area. Parts are available at your Marathon Equipment Company Dealer or through Marathon Equipment Company.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container General Information WARNING DECALS ON THE UNIT WARNING DO NOT operate without all guards and access covers in place. Make sure you can read all warning and instruction decals. Clean decals if you cannot read the words. See below for directions on cleaning decals.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container General Information DECAL CARE - CONTINUED Issued May 2018 Printed in U.S.A. General Information Copyright 2018, Marathon Equipment Company...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container General Information ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS Printed in U.S.A. Issued May 2018 Copyright 2018, Marathon Equipment Company General Information...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Installation SECTION 2 INSTALLATION Printed in U.S.A. Issued May 2018 Copyright 2018, Marathon Equipment Company Installation...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Installation CONTACT INFORMATION Technical Service and Warranty: 877-258-1105 Parts: 800-528-5308 For parts visit our e-commerce market place at www.mecomerchant.com. If you do not have a user name and password, contact our Parts Department and they will assist with your registration. Normal Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Installation CONCRETE PAD REQUIREMENTS These installation instructions are not intended as a substitute for training and experience in proper use and safety procedures in operating this equipment. Marathon Equipment Co. does not assume responsibility for the installation procedures of this equipment.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Installation STEEL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Dock Installation If the appropriate accessories are ordered from Marathon Equipment Co., the compactor/ container will be furnished with either a four-sided hopper or a three-sided hopper with a hinged gate. THESE ACCESSORIES SHOULD NOT BE ALTERED AS THEY ARE MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THOSE STANDARDS WHICH PREVAIL AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURE.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Installation ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION The motor control panel contains high voltage components. Only authorized service personnel should be allowed inside. See Lock-Out & Tag- Out Instructions in the Service section. A lockable fused disconnect switch (customer furnished) must be installed and be within sight of the compactor motor control panel location, not to exceed 50'0"...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Installation ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Pushbutton Control Panel If a remote operator station is furnished, it will be factory wired using Sealtite. If it is necessary to disconnect it from the wires (to install the operator station inside a building), exercise care that these wires are reconnected as originally furnished.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Operation SECTION 3 OPERATION Printed in U.S.A. Issued May 2018 Copyright 2018, Marathon Equipment Company Operation...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Operation CONTACT INFORMATION Technical Service and Warranty: 877-258-1105 Parts: 800-528-5308 For parts visit our e-commerce market place at www.mecomerchant.com. If you do not have a user name and password, contact our Parts Department and they will assist with your registration. Normal Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Operation PRE-OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Employers should allow only authorized and thoroughly trained personnel to operate this compactor. This compactor is equipped with a key operated locking system. Keys should be in possession of only authorized personnel.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Operation STANDARD CONTROL PANEL CONTROL DESCRIPTION 1. KEYED SWITCH - This switch requires a key for operation. Insert the key and turn counterclockwise to the ON position. The compactor will cycle one time then stop. After use, turn the key clockwise to the OFF position and remove the key.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Operation CONTROL PANEL - MODELS WITH PHOTOELECTRIC CYCLE CONTROL CONTROL DESCRIPTION 1. MANUAL-OFF / AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN - This switch controls the compactor operation mode, manual or automatic (automatic is photocell mode). 2. KEYED START SWITCH - This switch requires a key for operation. Insert the key and turn clockwise to the START position.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Operation CONTROL DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED) 5. ADVANCE WARNING / CONTAINER FULL LIGHT - When the light starts flashing (ADVANCE WARNING). When the light stays on continuously (CONTAINER FULL), the container is full and is ready to be emptied before its next use.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Operation OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - MODELS WITH PHOTOELECTRIC CYCLE CONTROL NOTICE This compactor features an ANSI Z245.21 (2013) SECTION 5.12.1 compliant start-up alarm that is both audible and visible during the activation of the AUTOMATIC mode. Operating Instructions (Automatic Mode) 1.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Operation OPTIONAL CONTROLS 1. SUSTAINED MANUAL PRESSURE CONTROL BUTTON (Hold-To-Run, Release-To-Stop) This option requires the compactor operator to remain at the push button station while the compactor is in use. Actuation requires depressing the "Hold-To-Run" and "Start" buttons. After the unit has started, the "Start" button is released. If the "Hold-To-Run" button is released, the unit will stop instantly.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Hauler Information SECTION 4 HAULER INFORMATION Printed in U.S.A. Issued May 2018 Copyright 2018, Marathon Equipment Company Hauler Information...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Hauler Information HAULER INSTRUCTIONS – GENERAL Before hauling to the dump site: 1. Disconnect electrical connections between the MCP and the compactor. Make sure they are placed in an area where they will not get damaged. 2.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Hauler Information SECURING TAILGATE CHAIN INTO CHAIN KEEPER 1. Open tailgate fully and swing it around until it abuts the side of the container. Insert chain into hole in chain keeper and pull chain through the keeper until tight. Printed in U.S.A.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Hauler Information SECURING TAILGATE CHAIN INTO CHAIN KEEPER (CONTINUED) 3. Slide chain down into vertical chain keeper slot. 4. Turn chain and slide it into horizontal slot toward tailgate end of the container 5. Ensure chain link is fully secured into horizontal door slot toward tailgate. 6.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Hauler Information TAILGATE/LATCH OPERATION Printed in U.S.A. Issued May 2018 Copyright 2018, Marathon Equipment Company Hauler Information...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Hauler Information TAILGATE/LATCH OPERATION (CONTINUED) Issued May 2018 Printed in U.S.A. Hauler Information Copyright 2018, Marathon Equipment Company...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Hauler Information LIQUID REMOVAL FOR OPTIONAL SL UNITS The RamJet Self-Contained Auger Streamline compactor/containers are designed with an internal drain system for liquid removal, ported to each corner of the machine container tailgate end only. The unit comes standard with one ball valve. This valve can be moved to either four drain outlets on the machine.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Service SECTION 5 SERVICE Printed in U.S.A. Issued May 2018 Copyright 2018, Marathon Equipment Company Service...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Service CONTACT INFORMATION Technical Service and Warranty: 877-258-1105 Parts: 800-528-5308 For parts visit our e-commerce market place at www.mecomerchant.com. If you do not have a user name and password, contact our Parts Department and they will assist with your registration. Normal Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Service LOCK-OUT & TAG-OUT INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Before entering any part of the compactor, be sure that all sources of energy have been shut off, all potential hazards have been eliminated, and the compactor is locked-out and tagged-out in accordance with OSHA and ANSI requirements.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Service LOCK-OUT & TAG-OUT INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) RESTORING SERVICE When the servicing or maintenance is completed and the compactor is ready to return to normal operating condition, the following steps shall be taken: 1. Check the compactor and the immediate area around the compactor to ensure that nonessential items have been removed and that the compactor components, guards and covers are operationally intact.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Service PERIODIC MAINTENANCE WARNING Never enter any part of the self-contained compactor/container until the unit has been locked-out and tagged-out. Monthly Check cords for chafing, rubbing, or other deterioration and damage. Check for any unsafe conditions in the compactor area. Check oil level in gear box.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Service PRESSURE GAUGE READINGS FOR COMPACTORS Issued May 2018 Printed in U.S.A. Service Copyright 2018, Marathon Equipment Company...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Service MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FORM Make copies of below table to record your maintenance on equipment. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Monthly CHECK UNSAFE CONDITIONS CHECK OIL LEVEL IN CLEAN/WASH CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN GEAR BOX OUT DEBRIS BEARINGS June July...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Service PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION Standard System Operating Characteristics Upon startup, a contact is made that energizes the motor starter, starting the electric motor and at the same time energizing T1 timer in the program. When T1 is energized, the auger will turn counterclockwise (forward) for the predetermined amount of time in T1.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Service TAILGATE SEAL REPLACEMENT When the tailgate seal becomes damaged or worn, replace the seal. When removing the old seals (top & bottom) mark the position of the seal joints. Pry the seal retainer up slightly to allow removal of the old seals. When installing the new seals, join the seals at the same position.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Service PLC MAINTENANCE - LAYOUT & DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESCRIPTION Retractable mounting feet Screw terminal block for the power supply LCD, 4 lines, 18 characters Screw terminal block for inputs Screw terminal block for discrete input Connector for backup memory or PC connection cable Shift key Selection and validation key (Menu / Ok)
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Service PLC MAINTENANCE - LAYOUT & DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED) NOTICE Repeating this process switches the current rotation of the auger stop forward or auger stop reverse. PLC Maintenance - Forward/Reverse Timer Adjustment STEPS DIRECTIONS Press the Menu Button Press the Up or Down Arrow Button until you get to PARAMETER Press the Menu Button Press the Up or Down Arrow Button until TT1 is flashing (Forward Timer)
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Service ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC Issued May 2018 Printed in U.S.A. Service Copyright 2018, Marathon Equipment Company...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Service TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION UNIT WILL NOT START 1. No electrical power to 1. Turn on main disconnect. unit 1b. Replace fuses/reset breakers. 2. No electrical power to 2a. Check primary and secondary sides of transformer. control circuit 2b.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Replacement Parts SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS Printed in U.S.A. Issued May 2018 Copyright 2018, Marathon Equipment Company Replacement Parts...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Replacement Parts CONTACT INFORMATION Technical Service and Warranty: 877-258-1105 Parts: 800-528-5308 For parts visit our e-commerce market place at www.mecomerchant.com. If you do not have a user name and password, contact our Parts Department and they will assist with your registration.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Replacement Parts MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE PARTS LIST PART # DESCRIPTION 447966 RATCHET ASSEMBLY 02-1027 BALL VALVE FOR 250slSL 06-2880 GROUND ROLLER 06-3372 GROUND ROLLER RUBBER 06-3691 GUIDE ROLLER 12-2112 GUIDE ROLLER MOUNTING BRACKET 12-2114 BULL NOSE FOR SC 05-0136 PADDLE LATCH W/KEY LOCK 05-0294...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Replacement Parts TYPICAL PANEL BOX CONFIGURATION The diagram below represents a typical panel box configuration for the self-contained compactors. The panel box on your compactor may differ depending on the model and/or optional equipment/controls. Refer to the chart below to identify components.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Replacement Parts DECAL PLACEMENT Match part numbers to chart on next page. See next 3 pages for Decal Images. Printed in U.S.A. Issued May 2018 Copyright 2018, Marathon Equipment Company Replacement Parts...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Replacement Parts DECAL PARTS LIST Warning Decal Requirements When your compactor leaves the factory, several WARNING DECALS are installed for your protection. These labels are subject to wear and abuse due to the nature of operation. The FOLLOWING DECALS MUST BE MAINTAINED. Additional decals may be purchased through your distributor or from Marathon Equipment Company by calling the parts department at 800-528-5308.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Replacement Parts DECAL IMAGES 06-0038 06-0039 06-0249 06-3044 06-0121 06-0002 06-0094 06-0133 06-3123 06-3976 06-1839 Printed in U.S.A. Issued May 2018 Copyright 2018, Marathon Equipment Company Replacement Parts...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Replacement Parts DECAL IMAGES 06-3977 06-0093 06-0104 06-0105 06-0052 06-0040 06-2751 06-0097 06-0057 06-3978 Issued May 2018 Printed in U.S.A. Replacement Parts Copyright 2018, Marathon Equipment Company...
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Replacement Parts DECALS FOR OPTIONAL LOADING CONFIGURATIONS Match part numbers to Decals when ordering replacement decals. * The doghouse decals are to also be placed on the inside wall of the doghouse or opposing side from the doghouse door, so that it is visible when the door is open.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container INDEX circuit breakers operating instructions concrete pad requirements optional controls contact information 14, 20, 36, 50 control panel - models with photoelectric cycle control periodic maintenance cylinder removal instructions plc maintenance preface pre-operation instructions decal care pressure gauge reading for compactor decal images...
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www.marathonequipment.com Customer Care: 800-633-8974 Parts Central: 800-528-5308 www.mecomerchant.com Technical Service and W arranty: 877-258-1105 Customer Support: Marathon Equipment Company P.O. Box 1798 Vernon, AL 35592-1798...
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