This service manual is intended for use by persons having electrical and mechanical training and a level of knowledge of these subjects considered acceptable in the appliance repair trade. DISPERATOR cannot be responsible, or assume any liability, for injury or damage of any kind arising from the use of this manual.
Features ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (SECTION D) POWER UNIT MECHANISM (SECTION C) CABINET (SECTION B) How the compactor works The compactor compresses kitchen trash up to 1/6 of its original volume. It will compact normal kitchen trash including cartons, glass and plastic bottles, containers and jars, tin cans, wrappings, boxes etc. When you start the compactor, an electrically powered ram moves down into the trash bucket, compresses the trash and then returns to the “UP”...
section a – installation Built-in Installation our compactor has been designed to require minimum space without loss of capacity whether free-standing or built-in. MoUNtiNG straps Free-Standing TOP OF COMPACTOR As shipped, the compactor is only configured for built-in installations. This appliance can be converted from built-in to free-standing with the use of Toe Kick Accessory Kit Model 15TCTK (sold separately).
section a – installation CorD CLaMp Leveling the Compactor The compactor is equipped with a 6-ft. long power cord. Use the cord clamp to prevent excess power Your compactor has four adjustable levelers; (2) rollers being pin cord from ched beneath the cabinet during in the rear and (2) legs in the front.
section B – Cabinet C, D Cabinet Legend The compactor’s main cabinet supports and encloses Trash Bucket a number of sub-assemblies. These include the trash Bucket Handle bucket, the door, the motor, the ram, and the electrical C, D. Slide Rails controls and components.
section B – Cabinet Trash Bucket Buckle Handle reMoVe reMoVe aN repLaCe To remove the bucket completely from the cabinet for The plastic bucket handle may receive a lot of ‘‘wear repairs or cleaning, follow these instructions. and tear” simply because the operator uses it every time he or she places trash in to the compactor, or removes or replaces the bag.
section B – Cabinet Slide Rails (Cabinet) Slide Rails (Bucket) reMoVe aND re-iNstaLL reMoVe aND re-iNstaLL The compactor’s slide rails may become bent from misuse or the ball bearings may become worn. RAIL SCREW BUCKET SPRING CLIPS SCREW RAIL SCREWS 1.
section B – Cabinet Door Assembly reVerse Door HiNGe positioN The compactor comes from the factory with the door in the right-hand opening position. Use the following reMoVe aND re-iNstaLL instructions to reverse the door. The heavy-duty door could become dented, scratched or bent and require replacement.
section B – Cabinet Safety Interlock Actuator TRIM PIECE reMoVe aND re-iNstaLL UPPER This safety device prevents the compactor from ope- HINGE rating except when the door is closed. NOTE: If the interlock actuator should break off, the compactor will not function;...
section B – Cabinet Gasket Assembly 1. Remove door assembly (see Door Assembly, Remove and Re-install). reMoVe aND re-iNstaLL 2. Remove control panel (see Electrical Components, Control Panel Assembly). The gasket is made of a flexible vinyl material with imbedded magnets. Over time it may become brittle or cracked, and lose its flexibility.
section B – Cabinet Top Trim Cover Assembly reMoVe aND re-iNstaLL 1. Remove the door (see Door Assembly, Remove and Re-install). SCREWS 2. Remove the four Phillips head screws that secure the top trim cover to the cabinet. 3. Pull the top trim cover away from the cabinet. 4.
section C – power Unit Mechanism Drive Belt DRIVE WHEELS reMoVe aND re-iNstaLL The drive belt transfers power from the motor to the ram screws. If it requires replacement, follow these steps. 4 COVER BELT SCREWS COVER CAP SCREWS BELT 3.
section C – power Unit Mechanism Main Motor reMoVe aND repLaCe Follow these instructions if it becomes necessary to replace the main motor. DRIVE WHEEL IDLER WHEEL MOTOR 3 HEAD CAP SCREWS, IDLER LOCK WASHERS AND WHEEL FLAT WASHERS NOTE: For illustration purposes, the view is shown with the drive wheels removed.
section C – power Unit Mechanism Complete Power Unit Mechanism Drive Wheels reMoVe aND re-iNstaL reMoVe aND repLaCe The complete power unit mechanism consists of the SPRING ram screw assemblies, the motor and the drive belt. WASHER Rather than replace individual components, it may be easiest to replace the whole mechanism.
section C – power Unit Mechanism Ram Screw Assembly reMoVe aND repLaCe The ram screw assemblies transfer power to the ram and plate. Heavy usage can damage the threaded rod. If it becomes necessary to replace one or both of the ram screw assemblies, follow the instructions below.
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section C – power Unit Mechanism FASTENERS SLOT 7. Turn the ram until the top pin indexes 90° from the FASTENERS pin slot; remove two hex screws, lock washers and flat washers (fasteners). 6. Remove two hex head screws, shims, brackets 8.
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section C – power Unit Mechanism THRUST WASHER BEARING BEARING HOUSING THRUST BEARING BEARING WASHER HOUSING 9. Remove the pin, thrust washer, bearing, and upper bearing housing from the ram. SCREW 10. Lower the ram screw assembly through the center stabilizer plate.
section D – electrical Components H, I Legend A. Cabinet Cover B. Control Panel Assembly C. Display Module Assembly D. Cabinet Safety Interlock Switch E. Key Switch Assembly F. Upper Limit Switch Assembly G. Lower Limit Switch H. Motor Centrifugal Switch Assembly I.
section D – electrical Components Start Switch Access to Components reMoVe aND repLaCe In order to access the electrical components, it is first necessary to remove the cabinet cover. The start switch is located inside of the cabinet, behind the push button assembly. reMoVe CaBiNet CoVer 1.
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section D – electrical Components 4. Remove control panel assembly (see Control Panel Assembly, Remove and Re-install). SCREWS 6. Remove six Phillips head screws each that secure the front and rear of the stabilizer plates to the cabinet cover (rear view shown). NOTCH SCREWS NOTCH...
section D – electrical Components re-iNstaLL CaBiNet CoVer SCREWS PINS 8. Remove five Phillips head screws each from the lower right and left sides of the cabinet cover. 1. To re-install the cabinet cover, lift the cover over the top of the unit and allow it to rest temporarily on the top of the locator pins.
section D – electrical Components Control Panel Assembly WIRING HARNESSES reMoVe aND re-iNstaLL The control panel assembly houses the display panel, the safety interlock switch, the bag storage, and the odor control disk tray. SCREWS 2. After removing these five screws, open odor disk tray, pull the panel away from the cabinet and disconnect the two wiring harnesses.
section D – electrical Components Display Module Assembly Key Switch reMoVe aND re-iNstaLL reMoVe aND repLaCe The display module assembly contains switches that allow the operator to turn the compactor ON and OFF C ONTROL and to select HOLD or NORMAL mode. PANEL INTERLOCK S WITCH...
section D – electrical Components Interlock Switch Assembly Upper Limit Switch Assembly reMoVe aND re-iNstaLL reMoVe aND repLaCe The interlock switch assembly is a safety feature. The This switch sets the upper travel limit for the ram switch prevents the compactor from operating unless mechanism.
section D – electrical Components Lower Limit Switch Motor Centrifugal Switch Assembly reMoVe aND repLaCe This switch sets the lower travel limit for the ram reMoVe aND repLaCe mechanism. This switch reverses the motor when peak load is 1. Remove the back panel from the cabinet cover (see reached.
section D – electrical Components Motor Capacitor test, reMoVe aND repLaCe P OWER UNIT MAIN MOTOR S CREWS S HIELD 2. Locate the capacitor underneath the main motor. Remove three Phillips head screws and the shield. C APACITOR S HIELD S CREWS The capacitor provides power required to start the main motor and improves overall efficiency.
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section D – electrical Components 3. Remove two Phillips head screws and wire lead from the capacitor. 4. Discharge the capacitor (see Warning above). 5. Use an ohmmeter or multi-meter set on the “Ohms times 1000” scale (if available) to check resistance across the wire terminals.
Ram is in down position. Close door and press START to Compact mode is set to HOLD. return ram to up position. Trash bags pull down into trash Using trash bags designed Use DISPERATOR replacement bucket. for another manufacturer’s trash bags. compactor.
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section e – troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table (Continued) Problem Possible Cause Correction Noticeable odor coming from trash Active section of deodorant disk Advance deodorant disk to next compactor. has expired. section. Entire deodorant disk has Replace deodorant disk. expired. Odor causing trash is trapped Clean or remove odor causing outside of the trash bucket.
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section e – troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table (Continued) Problem Possible Cause Correction Compaction cycle repeats without Defective start switch. Replace start switch. pressing START. Defective upper limit switch Replace upper limit switch assembly. assembly. Motor runs when the START button Defective lower limit switch. Replace lower limit switch.
section G – Diagrams and parts Lists Drawing and Parts List – Cabinet 24, 25 6, 7 1, 2 15 RH & LH 3, 4 Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description S99526966 Door Hardware - Black S99527485 Bucket Assembly S99526843 Door Hardware - SS S99526872 Bucket Slide Assembly S99526835 Door Assembly - Black...
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