Klein Tools KLEIN OPENER User manual

Installation Manual
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Read instructions carefully before
assembling and installing
Use caution when handling the Kleen Opener during
unpacking, assembly, and installation. Kleen Opener has
metal edges that can cause harm.
Misuse of this product can cause breakage and/or personal
harm.
DO NOT USE KLEEN OPENER TO MOVE DUMPSTER
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Components Shipped
With Kleen Opener Kits
This manual uses a Right
Side kit as an example. All
information and steps apply
to Left Side kits as well.
When shipped the
Kleen Opener is partially
disassembled.
Your Right Side kit comes with three tubes - the larger adapter tube attached to the
mounting bracket, the intermediate tube, and the end tube with the eyelet bolt.
Each kit comes with two orange pull down straps.
Make sure your kit(s) come with coordinating left vs right side tubes. Tubes are labeled
accordingly.
DO NOT REMOVE THE NYLON TIE UNTIL INSTRUCTED
For your safety leave the nylon tie attached to the mounting bracket. This holds the gas spring and
arm in place while you mount. Removing the tie before instructed can lead to injury.
Adapter Tube
Intermediate Tube
Eyelet Bolt
End Tube
Pull Down Straps
Mounting Bracket
DO NOT REMOVE
Other components to note are
the clamp bolts and gas spring.
Gas Spring (black)
Clamp Bolts
Extras Included with the Kleen Opener Kit:
• Threadlocker
• 2 extra orange pull down straps for a longer reach
• Bag of Extras:
- four 1/4” x 1” Clamp Bolts
- four longer 1/2” x 1 3/4” Mounting Bolts
- four Nylon Lock Nuts with Flange
TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION not included
(These items come in our Installation Tool Kit for purchase on kleenopener.com)
• 3/8 in. ratchet
• 3/4 in. socket
• 7/16 in. socket

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General Installation:
Assembling the Arm
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Take the larger
adapter tube and the
intermediate tube.
Make sure they are
both labeled Right
Side (or Left Side when
mounting for the left side
dumpster)
Simply slide the
intermediate tube into
the adapter tube.
Insert intermediate tube
until the clamp bolts
meet with a small gap as
shown.
Do not tighten clamp
bolts until instructed.
Adapter Tube
Intermediate Tube

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General Installation:
Mounting the Bracket
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Up to 8 inches
Now it is time to mount your Kleen
Opener.
First place the mounting bracket on the
dumpster top rail. The arm should be
inside the dumpster with the mounting
bolts on the outside as shown.
It is easiest to hold the Kleen Opener with
your left hand.
Make sure the bracket is resting at
against the top rail.
The mounting bracket should be placed
anywhere from 1/2 inch up to 8 inches
from the back rail of the dumpster where
the hinge of the lid is located.
Smaller dumpsters can mount between 1/2
in to 4 inches from the back rail. For larger
dumpsters with long lids, mount between 4
to 8 inches from the back rail.
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First make sure you are on the correct side
of the dumpster. Left Side and Right Side
are determined when facing the front of
the dumpster.
Manually open the lid before installation. LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE
This manual shows a general installation with a metal angled mount. There are
four dierent mount types based on dumpster material and conguration. To nd
mount specic instructions to match your dumpster see pages 11-13.
TOP RAIL

General Installation:
Mounting the Bracket
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Use the 3/4 in. socket on the ratchet
to tighten the mounting bolts.
Alternate between each bolt as you
tighten.
Turn until both bolts are FIRM and
SNUG.
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First hand tighten the mounting bolts to
steady the Kleen Opener on the top rail.
Then put a couple of drops of
Threadlocker on the mounting bolt as
shown.
YOU CAN NOW SAFELY REMOVE THE
NYLON TIE
with cutting tool, scissiors, or wire
cutters (not provided)

General Installation:
Adjusting Arm Length
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Now it is time to adjust the length of the
arm.
Pull on the intermediate tube and end tube
with eyelet bolt to slide out arms.
Adjust the tubes so they are evenly spaced.
Leave at least a 1-2 inch gap
between the end of the eyelet
bolt and the front rail.
The eyelet bolt should be facing
up and down, meaning you
would not see the open circle
when looking from above (as
seen to the left)
1-2 INCH GAP
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General Installation:
Secure Arm Length
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Next you will secure the length of the
arm.
Use the 7/16 in. socket on the ratchet.
First raise the arm slightly while
holding in place. Use caution as the
gas spring will want to raise the arm
automatically.
Use the ratchet (with 7/16 in. socket)
to tighten the clamp bolts.
Make sure to tighten until the gap
closes.
Use the ratchet to secure both
clamp bolts. Make sure the
gap closes on each clamp bolt.
Tighten until both bolts are
secure and the intermediate and
end tubes cannot be twisted or
moved by hand.
CLOSE GAP
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To attach the straps pull one end
through the eyelet bolt to create
a loop.
Pull the other end of the strap
through the loop.
Pull the strap through until
you see the knot form on the
eyelet bolt.
For longer reach you can
attach the extra strap to the
rst strap using this same
process.
General Installation:
Attach Straps
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Pull up on the strap to lift the arm of the Kleen Opener. Then
manually close the dumpster lid onto the arm. Pull down on the strap
to close the lid.
To operate your Kleen Opener simply
lift up the orange strap 6-8 inches
until the gas spring arm takes over
and lifts the lid open.
To close the dumpster lid pull
down on the orange strap. Pull
down until the dumpster’s lid
closes completely. Let go of
the strap. Your dumpster lid
will remain closed.
Operational Instructions
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Mount #1: Metal Angled
Mount #2: Metal Flat
This mount does not have the added round
head bolts on the inside of the bracket.
This does not aect installation.
Installation process is exactly as described
in the manual’s General Installation
instructions.
Mount specic things to note are the two
round head bolts on the inside of the
bracket. They go under the inside of the
angled top rail. These round head bolts
help secure the mount on the angled
inside of your metal dumpster.
This mounting bracket is
featured in the General
Installation instructions in
this manual.
This mounting bracket is for
metal dumpsters with a at
interior wall.
Dumpster Top Rail
Dumpster Top Rail
Inside Dumpster
Inside Dumpster
Outside Dumpster
Outside Dumpster
Mounting Bracket
Mounting Bracket
Mount Specic
Instructions
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Mount #3: Plastic Flat
This bracket includes 4 torque washers. Each
torque washer has 4 tiny sharp prongs which are
necessary for mounting and securing the bracket
onto plastic dumpsters.
This mounting
bracket is for plastic
dumpsters with a at
interior wall.
Step 5: For plastic dumpsters mount the bracket 6-12 inches from the back hinge of
the dumpster’s plastic lid depending on how high you want the lid to open. Mounting
closer to the back hinge of the dumpster will raise the lid higher.
Step 7: Tighten 1/2” bolts snug with the ratchet and 3/4” socket until the inside
and outside gaps created by the torque washers are closed and the 4 tiny prongs
on each torque washer has seated into the inner and outer walls of the plastic
dumpster. This allows the torque washers’ prongs to properly pierce the inner
and outer walls of the plastic dumpster, allowing the bracket to securely mount
to the plastic dumpster.
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Mounting Bracket
CLOSE GAP
Dumpster Top Rail
Outside Dumpster
Inside Dumpster
Mount Specic
Instructions
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Mount Specic
Instructions
Mount #4: Plastic Lip
This mount is for plastic dumpsters with an inner lip.
This bracket includes 3 torque washers, a spacer, and a
supporting angle bracket (L-shaped attachment).
Each torque washer has 4 tiny sharp prongs which are
necessary for mounting and securing the bracket onto
plastic dumpsters.
Dumpster Top Rail
Mounting Bracket
Spacer
Torque Washers
Supporting Angle Bracket
Outside Dumpster
Inside Dumpster (with plastic lip)
Step 5: For plastic dumpsters mount the bracket 6-12 inches from the back hinge of the
dumpster’s plastic lid depending on how high you want the lid to open. Mounting closer
to the back hinge of the dumpster will raise the lid higher.
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Mount Specic
Instructions
Step 7: Hold the supporting angle bracket in place (You may need another
person to hold the arm steady while you support the bracket). Tighten the
1/2” bolts snug with the ratchet and 3/4” socket until the inside and outside
gaps created by the torque washers are closed and the 4 tiny prongs on
each torque washer has seated into the inner and outer walls of the plastic
dumpster. This allows the torque washers’ prongs to properly pierce the
inner and outer walls of the plastic dumpster, allowing the bracket to
securely mount to the plastic dumpster.
You DO NOT want to
see a gap between the
dumpster lip and the
bottom of the supporting
angle bracket.
Step 6: The L-shaped supporting angle bracket
needs to rest ush against the bottom of the
outer lip. Make sure to hold the supporting
angle bracket in place while you manually
tighten the bolts.
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CLOSE GAP
Mount #4: Plastic Lip (continued)
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Still have questions or comments?
Please call us at:
1-(818)-280-3907
or E-Mail Us at:
owner@rmfresh.com
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