FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Proper service and repair are important to the safe, reliable operation of the Marathon Equipment Company products. Service procedures recommended by Marathon Equipment Company are described in this Operation, Service, and Installation Manual and are effective for performing service operations.
® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container General Information SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Printed in U.S.A. Issued January 2025 Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company General Information...
General Information INTRODUCTION ® Thank you for purchasing a Marathon RamJet Self-Contained Auger 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.
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.
9. Before entering compactor perform hazard assessment for confined space requirements (hazardous fumes, dust, toxic material, or other hazards) per the OSHA confined space standard. 10. The compactor is now locked out. Issued January 2025 Printed in U.S.A. General Information Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company...
5. Notify affected employees that the servicing or maintenance is completed and the compactor is ready for use. 6. Reassess area to determine all hazards are protected. Printed in U.S.A. Issued January 2025 Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company General Information...
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. Marathon Equipment Company personnel are trained to give prompt, professional assistance.
When normal cleaning procedures do not remove difficult debris from the decals, try the following: Spot clean the decal with Isopropyl Alcohol and a micro-fiber cloth (rag) If these methods do not work on a problem area, call a Marathon Equipment Company Dealer or Marathon Equipment Company Customer Support.
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® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container General Information DECAL CARE - CONTINUED Issued January 2025 Printed in U.S.A. General Information Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company...
® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container General Information ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS Printed in U.S.A. Issued January 2025 Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company General Information...
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 (Central Standard Time) Issued January 2025 Printed in U.S.A. Installation Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company...
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. Conformance to applicable local, state, and federal laws concerning installation rests with the customer.
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.
Emergency Stop Button should be added and installed in the manner described above. NOTE: Verify that one line of the 3 phase wire passes through the current transducer. This component monitors motor amperage for the AW/CF indicator. Printed in U.S.A. Issued January 2025 Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company Installation...
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Make sure that the operators are trained in the proper use of this equipment prior to operation. CAUTION Make sure persons and material are clear of charge box area. Issued January 2025 Printed in U.S.A. Installation Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company...
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 (Central Standard Time) Issued January 2025 Printed in U.S.A. Operation Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company...
If the compactor is equipped with a security gate or doghouse with security door, be sure that the security gate or door is closed before the compactor is started. NOTICE Federal regulation prohibits the use of this equipment by anyone under 18 years of age. Printed in U.S.A. Issued January 2025 Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company Operation...
3. EMERGENCY STOP PUSHBUTTON - When depressed, this pushbutton will stop all powered operation of the compactor. 4. REVERSE PUSHBUTTON - This pushbutton will reverse the auger rotation when depressed. The motor must be running for the REVERSE button to operate. Printed in U.S.A. Issued January 2025 Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company Operation...
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To deactivate the timer, the illuminated pushbutton is pressed after clearing the blockage. *For more information on the Multi-Cycle Counter, see PLC Maintenance Issued January 2025 Printed in U.S.A. Operation Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company...
The light will continue to flash until the unit is manually turned off, automatically shuts down, or is switched to manual mode. WARNING In AUTOMATIC mode, the auger will restart automatically anytime the photocell detects ANY OBJECT in the charge box. Printed in U.S.A. Issued January 2025 Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company Operation...
6. START ON DOOR CLOSURE - When switch is in auto the PLC counts door closures. The machine will start on predetermined count that is within the PLC. Issued January 2025 Printed in U.S.A. Operation Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company...
® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Hauler Information SECTION 4 HAULER INFORMATION Printed in U.S.A. Issued January 2025 Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company Hauler Information...
3. Make sure that the container tailgate safety chain is secured in the keyhole on the latch side of the container floor. 4. If the unit is a Streamline model (SL), connect a compatible drain hose(s) to the unit. Issued January 2025 Printed in U.S.A. Hauler Information Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company...
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. Issued January 2025 Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company Hauler Information...
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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. Ratchet latch side of container shown with chain engaged into chain keeper. Issued January 2025 Printed in U.S.A. Hauler Information Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company...
The customer can attach a drain hose with a 3” NPT male fitting to the drain valve. Printed in U.S.A. Issued January 2025 Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company Hauler Information...
® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Service SECTION 5 SERVICE Printed in U.S.A. Issued January 2025 Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company Service...
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 (Central Standard Time) Issued January 2025 Printed in U.S.A. Service Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company...
8. Before entering compactor perform hazard assessment for confined space requirements (hazardous fumes, dust, toxic material, or other hazards) per the OSHA confined space standard. 9. The compactor is now locked out. Printed in U.S.A. Issued January 2025 Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company Service...
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The removal of some forms of blocking may require re-energizing of the compactor before safe removal. 5. Notify affected employees that the servicing or maintenance is completed and the compactor is ready for use. 6. Reassess area to determine all hazards are protected. Issued January 2025 Printed in U.S.A. Service Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company...
Check functional operation of controls and options (stop button, timers, lights, etc.). Lubricate the container door and tailgate hinges. Lubricate chain and sprockets Annually Lubricate electric motor bearings annually per the manufacturer’s instructions. Printed in U.S.A. Issued January 2025 Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company Service...
OUT DEBRIS BEARINGS June July Sept MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Every 3 Months Annually CHECK FUNCTIONAL OPERATION LUBRICATE CONTAINER DOOR/ LUBRICATE MOTOR OF CONTROLS TAILGATE HINGES BEARINGS June July Sept Issued January 2025 Printed in U.S.A. Service Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company...
10 HP 27.5 25.6 12.8 11.4 WIRE SIZES Three Phase THW Copper 75°C (165°F) LENGTH MOTOR SIZE VOLTAGE TO 100' TO 200' TO 300' 15 HP 10 HP Printed in U.S.A. Issued January 2025 Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company Service...
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. Issued January 2025 Printed in U.S.A. Service Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company...
Screw terminal block for discrete input Connector for backup memory or PC connection cable Shift key Selection and validation key (Menu / Ok) Relay output screw terminal block Arrow keys Printed in U.S.A. Issued January 2025 Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company Service...
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Press the Up or Down Arrow Button until the desired time is flashing Press Menu Press Menu with YES blinking Repeat Steps 4-8 with TT2 (Reverse Timer) Press the Menu Button to return to normal operation. Issued January 2025 Printed in U.S.A. Service Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company...
This circumstance can be remedied by the installation of phase protectors which drop power to the motor if surges are present. Issued January 2025 Printed in U.S.A. Service Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company...
® RamJet Self-Contained Auger Compactor Container Replacement Parts SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS Printed in U.S.A. Issued January 2025 Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company Replacement Parts...
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 (Central Standard Time) Issued January 2025 Printed in U.S.A. Replacement Parts Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company...
05-4991 LATCH SLAM LOCKABLE 05-5027 STRIKER FOR SLAM LATCH & MANUAL LATCH 45-4619 09-3658 SHIM PLATE FOR STRIKER 05-5027 ONLY 454619 LATCH BOLT ON FOR AUTO START Printed in U.S.A. Issued January 2025 Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company Replacement Parts...
CURRENT TRANSDUCER 03-7045 MOTOR 10HP 208/230/460 VOLT TEFC 03-7046 MOTOR 10 HP 575 VOLT TEFC 03-6907 MOTOR 15HP 208/230/460 VOLT TEFC 03-6902 MOTOR 15HP 575 VOLT TEFC Issued January 2025 Printed in U.S.A. Replacement Parts Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company...
Refer to the chart below to identify components. To order replacement parts, please call our Parts Department at 800-528-5308. Printed in U.S.A. Issued January 2025 Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company Replacement Parts...
® 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. Issued January 2025 Printed in U.S.A. Replacement Parts Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company...
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.
* 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. This applies to both door decals. ** Located on each outside wall. Issued January 2025 Printed in U.S.A. Replacement Parts Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company...
- general introduction liquid removal for optional SL units lock-out/tag-out instructions 6, 37 maintenance schedule form miscellaneous parts list Printed in U.S.A. Issued January 2025 Copyright 2025, Marathon Equipment Company Index...
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Cus tom er Care: 800-633-8974 Parts Central: 800-528-5308 www.m ec om erc hant.c om Tec hnic al Servic e and W arranty: 877-258-1105 Cus tom er Support: Marathon Equipm ent Com pany P.O. Box 1798 Vernon, AL 35592-1798...
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