Marathon V-4830 User manual

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OPERATION, MAINTENANCE
AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
FOR
VERTICAL RECYCLER BALER
INCLUDING THESE MODELS:
V-4830 V-4830HD V-6030LP
V-6030 V-6030HD V-6042LP
V-7230HD
ADOVER INDUSTRIES COMPANY
Marathon Equipment Co. OMI Manual No. 0003, Rev. 01/01
VERNON, AL - YERINGTON, NV - CLEARFIELD, PA
LEEDS, AL - FAYETTE, AL

SECTION 1 - Operation
Introduction ................................................................. 1-1
Pre-Operating Instructions ....................................... 1-2
Controls
For HD and V-6030LP Units ................................1-3
For V-6030 and V-4830 Units ..............................1-4
For V6042LP Units .............................................. 1-5
Control Description ...................................................... 1-6
Operating Instructions
Making A Bale - HD and LP Units ....................... 1-7
Making a Bale - V-6030 and V-4830 ................... 1-8
Bale Tie Off - V-6030HD, V-4830HD, V-7230HD 1-9
Diagram .......................................................... 1-10
Bale Tie Off - V-6030LP ...................................... 1-11
Diagram .......................................................... 1-12
Bale Tie Off - V-6042LP ...................................... 1-13
Diagram .......................................................... 1-14
Bale Tie Off - V-4830 and V-6030 ...................... 1-15
Diagram .......................................................... 1-16
Tie Slot Cleaning-Diagram ........................................ 1-17
Decals ......................................................................... 1-18
Decal Placement For Vertical Balers ........................... 1-20
SECTION 2 - Maintenance
Lock-Out & Tag-Out Instructions ............................ 2-1
Supporting of Platen ................................................... 2-2
Periodic Maintenance ................................................. 2-3
Procedures
Pressure Setting .................................................. 2-4
Interlock Testing .................................................. 2-4
Cylinder Removal ................................................ 2-5
Cylinder Rebuilding ............................................ 2-6
Limit Switch Adjustment ...................................... 2-6
Warranty and Service on Motors ......................... 2-6
Feed Gate Latch Adjustment ...............................2-7
Principles of Operation ............................................... 2-8
Baler Specifications..................................................... 2-10
Timer Adjustment ....................................................... 2-11
Charts ......................................................................... 2-12
Parts List .....................................................................2-13
Panel Box
For HD and LP Units ........................................... 2-14
For V-6030 and V-4830 Units ............................. 2-15
CONTENTS

CONTENTS
SECTION 2 - Maintenance (continued)
Power Unit
For 4830, 6030, 4830HD, 6030HD, & 7230HD ... 2-16
For 6030LP ......................................................... 2-17
For 6042LP ......................................................... 2-18
Hydraulic Schematic
For Vertical Balers - Typical ................................ 2-19
For V6042LP ....................................................... 2-20
Trouble-Shooting Chart ...............................................2-21
SECTION 3 - Installation
Off-Loading and Up-Ending Of Baler ......................... 3-1
General Installation .................................................... 3-2
Electrical Installation .................................................. 3-3
Start-Up Instructions .................................................. 3-4
Copyright Marathon Equipment Company, January 2001.

1 OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A MARATHON VERTICAL BALER.
This product is designed to give you reliable service and superior performance for years
to come. To guarantee top performance and the safest operation of the baler, each per-
son involved in the operation, maintenance and installation of the baler should read and
thoroughly understand the instructions in this manual and follow all warnings.
The employer(s) involved in the operation, maintenance and installation of the baler
should read and understand the most current version of the following applicable stan-
dards:
ANSI Standard No. Z245.5, “Safety Requirements For Baling Equipment”
(A copy of this standard may be obtained from Marathon Equipment
Company, Field Service Department, at 1-800-633-8974).
OSHA 29 CFR, Part 1910.147, “The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)”
IF YOU SHOULD NEED FURTHER ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
DISTRIBUTOR. YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BALER SERIAL
NUMBER, INSTALLATION DATE, AND ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC NUMBER
TO YOUR DISTRIBUTOR.
IF YOU HAVE ANY SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THE EQUIPMENT, OR
NEED FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US AT:
Marathon Equipment Company
P.O. Box 1798
Vernon, Al 35592-1798
Attn: Field Service Department
1-800-633-8974
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ALL SERVICE OR REPAIR PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN THIS
MANUAL SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED, FULLY
TRAINED PERSONNEL.
Any service or repairs that go beyond the scope of this manual
should be performed by factory authorized personnel only.

1 OPERATION
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NEVER ENTER ANY PART OF THE BALER UNLESS THE DISCONNECT
SWITCH HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND PADLOCKED. Before starting the
baler, be sure no one is inside. Be certain that everyone is clear of all points of
operation and pinch point areas before starting. See Lock-Out & Tag-Out
instructions in the Maintenance section.
THE EMPLOYER SHOULD ALLOW ONLY AUTHO-
RIZED AND TRAINED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE
THIS BALER. This baler is equipped with a key oper-
ated locking system. The key(s) should be in the pos-
session of only authorized personnel. Turn off and
remove key after use.
Pay close attention to the RED WARNING LIGHT on the control panel. If the light
is illuminated when the feed gate is raised, there is a malfunction of the magnet-
ic interlock system. IN THIS EVENT, DISCONTINUE USE OF THE BALER AND
LOCK-OUT & TAG-OUT THE BALER PER THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
MAINTENANCE SECTION, PAGE 2-1. Perform necessary repairs before continu-
ing operation of the baler.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
SHOULD BE ALLOWED INSIDE THE
PANEL BOX. The panel box contains
high voltage components. See Lock-Out
& Tag-Out instructions in the
Maintenance section.
BE CERTAIN TURNBUCKLE AND LATCH IS FULLY LOCKED IN PLACE ON BALE
CHAMBER DOOR BEFORE STARTING BALER.
STAND CLEAR WHILE
BALER IS IN OPERATION.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE BALER UNTIL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE
THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD.
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Federal regulation prohibits operation by persons under 18 years of age.