EarthBin Silo EB500 User manual

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EB500 / EB130
SUMMER 2022
PATENT PENDING
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USER GUIDE

Welcome to your new waste management solution
We value you as a customer and wish you many years of safe and
satisfied use of your EarthBin. The EarthBin is designed with the
user in mind and features many benefits and features, such as a low
feed height, locking lids and both front and rear feed doors. The
EarthBin is engineered to remain solidly in the ground for many,
many years to come. The EarthBin is manufactured by a team of
highly skilled and dedicated professionals and technicians using
comprehensive quality processes to ensure your satisfaction and
trouble-free use of the product.

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Using Your Operator’s Manual
1.2 Engineering Improvements
2.0 The Earthbin Silo
2.1 Elevation View
3.0 Decals and Signage
4.0 Loading the EarthBin Silo
5.0 Main Service Lid
6.0 Feed Door
6.1 Locking and Unlocking the Feed Door
6.2 Using the door stay (if equipped)
6.3 Optional Slam Latch
7.0 Servicing EarthBin Silo with a Crane Truck
8.0 Maintenance of the EarthBin Silo
8.1 All accessible screws, bolts & nuts
8.2 Safety labels & decals
8.3 Cleaning the Earthbin
8.4 Cleaning under the bin
8.5 Repairs to the Earthbin
9.0 General Specifications

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1.1 Using Your Operator’s Manual
Reading and understanding your operator’s manual will help you and
others to avoid personal injury. The information contained in this
manual will provide the operator with the safest and most effective
use of the equipment. By understanding the contents of this manual,
you will be able to train others who may also use this equipment.
The equipment shown in this manual may be slightly different from
your equipment, but will be similar enough to help you understand
the instructions.
1.2 Engineering Improvements
One of our objectives as a company is to continuously improve all of
our products. Periodically, we may modify the design or appearance
of the EarthBin. Therefore, some of the changes or modications may
not be described or shown in this manual.
1.0 Introduction

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Designed in Canada. Made in Canada.
2.0 The Earthbin®SiloTM
Colour coded feed door
(black, green, blue, brown) Durable fade & warp
resistant lid
Maintenance free
architectural plastic panels
Lockable feed door

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Bag
Continuously
Sealed
Polyethylene
Ground Sleeve
Concrete
Pad
Gravel
Backll
Patented
Anchor
System
2.1 Elevation View

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3.1 Front view
3.0 Decals and Signage
GARBAGE
2.7m
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Designed in Canada.
Made in Canada.
GARBAGE
2.7m
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Designed in Canada.
Made in Canada.

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3.2 Rear view
Serial Number Plate
Model number
Serial number
Manufacturing Date

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To ensure longevity of the EarthBin Silo, and maintain its appearance,
and to prevent damage, the following guidelines are recommended:
Educate the users about the EarthBin Silo.
Ensure that there are no materials on top of the EarthBin Silo lid
prior to servicing with the truck.
Remove snow from around the EarthBin Silo by maintaining a
walkway for users to load the front and rear feed door and to
allow proper truck access.
Remove snow from the EarthBin Silo lid & feed door so that the
feed door may be easily opened.
4.0 Loading the EarthBin Silo

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DO NOT Dispose of metal in the EarthBin inlcuding bicycle frames
and long steel poles as this type of waste may damage the bag.
DO NOT Dispose of heavy stone, concrete, masonry, asphalt or
steel construction or demolition wastes in EarthBin Silo.
DO NOT Dispose of waste which is on re (or very hot) such as
grilling coals or hot ashes in EarthBin Silo.
DO NOT Dispose of hazardous wastes, corrosive chemicals, toxic
or reactive wastes in EarthBin Silo.
DO NOT Leave the feed door propped open when not in use as
this allows odours to escape, attracts animals and pests, allows
waste to blow around, encourages illegal dumping and allows
rain water to enter, which could result in higher lift costs.
DO NOT Climb on or enter into the EarthBin Silo.
DO NOT Exceed the maximum capacity for the bag of 1,250 kg (2,750 lbs).
DO NOT Stand within 20 metres of the container during servicing
by the truck.

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The truck driver does not have to unlock the feed
door to service the bin.
Grab handle
(if equipped)
Hasp for padlock
Quick lift loop
Friction hinges
(if equipped)
5.0 Main Service Lid

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6.0 Feed Door
The EarthBin Silo comes equipped with doors that
allow the user various loading options.
Standard Lid
Cardboard Slot Small opening (300mm)

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6.1 Locking and Unlocking the Feed Door – Padlock
The EarthBin Silo comes equipped with provision to install a padlock
on both front and rear feed doors. It is the responsibility of the site
manager or owner to secure the bin by locking the feed doors.

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6.2 Using the door stay (if equipped)
Some models of the EarthBin are equipped with friction hinges on the
user door. Lift the feed door by grabbing the handle until door stops.
To close door, push gently and it will fall shut.
Lift up
push gently
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The key is rotated clockwise less than 1/4 turn to release if you
are facing the latch, and then drop the door down to re latch.
6.3 Optional Slam Latch

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See EarthBin Silo Crane Servicing Guide.
7.0 Servicing EarthBin Silo with a
Crane Truck
Typically there is very little maintenance required for the EarthBin Silo.
Normal wear and tear on the EarthBin should not cause the need for
parts replacement or repairs. However, on the occasion that the bin
is damaged by the end user, waste hauler or other vehicle, EarthBin
Products will need to assess the damage and provide a repair
estimate at that time.
The EarthBin container is designed to provide many years of
service. Service life depends on the type of waste being deposited
and the frequency of service.
Users of this product may only perform the maintenance and
service work described in this Owner & Operator manual. All other
service work must be carried out by a servicing distributor or by the
factory (EarthBin Products). Servicing distributors or authorized
service technicians are provided with the necessary training and
supplied with the most current technical information in addition to
using the proper specialized tools and equipment.
EarthBin Products recommends the use of original EarthBin
Products replacement parts in order to avoid the risk of accidents
and damage to the product, service vehicle or property.
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8.1 All accessible screws, bolts & nuts
Retighten or replace as necessary.
8.2 Safety labels & decals
Replace illegible safety labels and decals as required.
8.3 Cleaning the Earthbin Silo
The EarthBin may be cleaned using a scrub brush, water and a mild
detergent to maintain appearance. The exterior of the bin may be
washed with a pressure washer tted with a general purpose 40°
nozzle. If the waste being deposited into the container is of such
nature that it will adhere to and accumulate on the interior of the bin,
a periodic cleaning with a pressure washer tted with a 15°–25°
nozzle may be necessary.
The liquids may be suctioned by a vacuum truck or pumped out
using a submersible utility pump or just emptied into the waste truck
during the next service (contact your waste service provider).

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8.4 Cleaning the ground sleeve (well)
Contact EarthBin Producs if a complete cleaning and sanitization is
needed.
8.5 Repairs to the Earthbin
If the plastic parts become heavily scratched or gouged, the raised
plastic may be removed with a sharp utility knife. Appearance may be
improved further by gently heating the plastic with a propane torch,
which causes the plastic to melt and blend. DO NOT overheat.
Damage to the architectural panels may be removed with use of a
rasp, le, plane or sandpaper to level the damaged area and blend in
to adjacent surfaces.
Contact EarthBin products if repairs are needed at
www.earthbin.com 1-844-213-BINS (2467)

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9.0 General Specifications
Model: EB500T
Capacity/Volume: 5000 litre (6.5 cubic yard)
Capacity/Weight: 1250 kg (2750 lbs)
Diameter (A): 1.8 m (70.8 in)
Height (B): 1.2 m (48.5 in)
Feed Height (C): 1.0 m (39.4 in)
Depth In-Ground (D): 1.5 m (60 in)
Standard Feed Opening: 52 cm x 58 cm (20.5 in x 23 in) Rectangular
Conguration: Round semi-buried in-ground waste & recycling with
vertical lift system (Crane lift)
Feed Door: Optional colours - Black, Blue, Green; lockable and door stay
Lift frame: Quick lift system is standard on all models
Bag: Soft bag; soft bag with liquid retention tank
Framing: Available in Black, Dark Brown or Dark Grey
Liner: Ground sleeve features a Patented Anchor system
Signage: Standard text to indicate different types of materials:
Garbage, cardboard, recycling
Materials: • Ground sleeve liner: Rigid rotomolded premium virgin
Polyethylene 100% recyclable, UV stabilized, continuous
sealed part, liquid tight
• Hardware: galvanized steel, stainless steel or aluminum
to ensure long life
• Lid: 100% recycled black Polyethylene thermoformed
textured surface nish
• Door: 100% recycled black Polyethylene or coloured
Polyethylene thermoformed textured surface nish
• Framing: 100% recycled post-consumer plastic
• Signage: Premium outdoor aluminum
• Bag: Polypropylene woven bag with inner liner; polypropylene
woven bag with Polyethylene liquid retention tank;
Note: Specications may change without notice.