McLaughlin New Way K-PAC KP03 User manual

Copyright©7/2022 K-PAC™ Compactors, a product of McLaughlin Family Companies
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USER MANUAL
Item No. 144433 Rev. A
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
•Operation
• Installation
•Service
•Parts
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD
PURPOSE OF MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ABOUT K-PAC™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
K-PAC™ FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DEALER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GENERAL
IDENTIFICATION PLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ABOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
KP03 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
STANDARD POWER PACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SAFETY ALERTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SAFETY DECAL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
COMPACTOR SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SAFETY DECAL IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
CONTAINER SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SAFETY DECAL IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
POWER PACK SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SAFETY DECAL IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
PROCEDURES FOR WORK IN CONFINED SPACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ARC FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRICAL ARC FLASH AND SHOCK SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
MOST COMMON HAND SIGNALS USED IN THE FIELD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
REMOVE LOCKOUT/TAGOUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
MAIN POWER DISCONNECT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
INSTALLATION SITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
MAIN POWER DISCONNECT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
OSHA LOCKOUT/TAGOUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
WIRE COLORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
WIRING CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
START-UP AND TESTING
POWER PACK START-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
MANUAL MODE - RAM CYLINDER CYCLING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
AUTO MODE - RAM CYLINDER CYCLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
VALIDATE INTERLOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
OPERATION
CONTROL PANEL and REMOTE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR STANDARD COMPACTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
AUTO MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
MANUAL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
CONTAINER FULL LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
ELECTRIC EYE OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
DISCONNECT AND EMPTY CONTAINER
CONTAINER FULL LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
PREPARE COMPACTOR TO SEPERATE CONTAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
DISCONNECT CONTAINER FROM COMPACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
SECURE CONTAINER TO BE DUMPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
DUMPING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
REATTACH CONTAINER TO COMPACTOR CHAMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
REMOVE LOCKOUT/TAGOUT TO PLACE COMPACTOR INTO SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . 50
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
INITIAL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
AFTER EMPTYING CONTAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
MONTHLY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
3-MONTH CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
FILTER MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
YEARLY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
HYDRAULIC HOSE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
RECOMMENDED HYDRAULIC FLUID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
GENERAL MAINTENANCE TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
FILTERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
RELIEF VALVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
PUMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
HEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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SERVICE
PLC PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
TIMER AND CYCLE SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
MAIN RELIEF ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
PRESSURE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
SCHEMATICS
CONTROL PANEL VOLTAGE OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
CONTROL TRANSFORMER WIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
POWER PACK ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
208, 230, 460 VAC, 3HP, 3 PHASE, 60 HERTZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC SECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Section "A". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Section "B". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Section "C". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Section "D". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
3HP, 3 PHASE, 60-HERTZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
PARTS
OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Panel Cover Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Panel Cover Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Inside Panel Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Inside Panel Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
POWER PACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Assembly Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Assembly Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Hydraulic Reservoir Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Hydraulic Reservoir Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Pump Hydraulics Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Pump Hydraulics Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Motor and Pump Illustration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Motor and Pump Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
VARIABLES (Remove from book before publishing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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FOREWORD
PURPOSE OF MANUAL
You have purchased a quality designed and manufactured K-PAC™compactor. Advanced features have been
designed into the compactor for modern disposal operations. As with any investment, a return is expected and the
return received from this investment will be in the form of maximum performance during many years of dependable
service.
In order to maintain quality performance of the new K-PAC™compactor, it is important that all of the information in
the manual be reviewed and studied carefully before operation.
It is suggested that owner/users read ANSI National Standards Z245.2-2013 for stationary compactors. Copies
may be purchased from the American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036,
Phone: [phone].
SCOPE
This manual provides information for use by the owner/user. This manual contains a variety of information for
General, Safety, Installation, Operation, Start-Up, Maintenance, Service, Schematics and Parts.
ABOUT K-PAC™
K-PAC™Equipment, a division of New Way®has established itself as a leader in innovation and dependability in
the waste equipment industry. From engineering to production, K-PAC™is committed to providing top quality
equipment and service. K-PAC™'s neat, clean appearance, in both the rear and front loading model, blends
attractively with its surroundings.
In 2008 New Way®acquired K-PAC™Equipment, a leader in solid waste compaction equipment. New Way® now
offers two lines of K-PAC™Industrial & Commercial Compactors: stationary compactors and self-contained
compactors. There is a K-PAC™model to fit nearly every commercial and industrial application. From solid waste
to heavy industrial waste compactors, K-PAC™compactors will crush nearly anything you throw their way.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Contact New Way®Trucks for K-PAC™factory direct sales and product support.
New Way®TRUCKS
P.O. Box 336
101 State Street
Scranton, IA 51462
TELEPHONE
Direct: 712-652-3396
Sales: 800-831-1858
Parts and Service: 844-652-3395
WEBSITE
www.kpac-wastecompaction.com
K-PAC™ FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE
Brandon Schirmbeck
[e-mail]
712-634-6014

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DEALER SUPPORT
K-PAC™is committed to the design and manufacture of the best compactors, but it is our dealers that bring it all
together for you. K-PAC™boasts a large, dedicated dealer network throughout the United States as well as
internationally. We understand and appreciate the value that our dealers provide to us and to end users. Our
dealers are our most important partner in helping you to install, support and maintain your compactor.
The following is a list of K-PAC™dealers that can support your needs:
ALABAMA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
KEN BEUGGER - 712.634.6385 | [email protected]
ALASKA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
DAVE SHORT - 712.634.6382 | [email protected]
ARIZONA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
DAVE SHORT - 712.634.6382 | [email protected]
ARKANSAS
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
SCOTT RUPIPER - 712.634.0064 | [email protected]
CALIFORNIA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
CHUCK DAVIS - 712.634.6385 | chuckdav[email protected]
Bay Area Trash Compactor
2310 Tice Valley Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
OFC: 925-765-4418
Serving the Bay Area
Gold Coast Ecology
6490-4 Stoney View Lane
Simi Valley, CA 93063-6425
OFC: 805-501-5659
Serving the Los Angeles - Orange County Metro Area
COLORADO
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
SCOTT RUPIPER - 712.634.0064 | [email protected]
Elliott Equipment
Commerce City, CO 80022
OFC: 303-853-4840
CONNECTICUT
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
STAN HAINES - 712.634.6388 | [email protected]
DELAWARE
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
STAN HAINES - 712.634.6388 | [email protected]
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
STAN HAINES - 712.634.6388 | [email protected]
FLORIDA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
KEN BEUGGER - 712.634.6385 | [email protected]

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GEORGIA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
MIKE CASSOTTA - 712.634.6386 | [email protected]m
HAWAII
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
DAVE SHORT - 712.634.6382 | [email protected]
IDAHO
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
DAVE SHORT - 712.634.6382 | [email protected]
Solid Waste Systems
OFC: 800-892-7831
ILLINOIS
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
JOSH ISER - 712.634.6384 | [email protected]
Elliott Equipment
OFC: 563-391-4840 - Davenport
OFC: 563-391-4840 - Grimes (Corporate)
Rantoul Truck Center
Rantoul, IL 61866
OFC: 217-893-4158 Toll Free: 877-898-9900
Pyramid Equipment
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
OFC: 800-833-2591
Serving these counties: Boone, Cook, DeKalb, BuPage, Grundy,
Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston,
McHenry, Will, Winnebago.
INDIANA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
JOSH ISER - 712.634.6384 | [email protected]
Pyramid Equipment
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
Toll Free: 800-833-2591
IOWA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
SCOTT RUPIPER - 712.634.0064 | [email protected]
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Elliott Equipment
OFC: 563-391-4840 - Davenport
OFC: 563-391-4840 - Grimes (Corporate)
Kelly Equipment
Fort Madison, IA 52627
OFC: 319-750-5074 - Craig
OFC: 314-941-4158 - Kathleen
Mid Iowa Equipment
Newton, IA 50208
OFC: 641-792-9422
KANSAS
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
SCOTT RUPIPER - 712.634.0064 | [email protected]
Elliott Equipment
OFC: 816-761-4840
KENTUCKY
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
SCOTT RUPIPER - 712.634.0064 | [email protected]
Municipal Equipment
OFC: 800-248-7590

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LOUISIANA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
KEN BEUGGER - 712.634.6385 | [email protected]
MAINE
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
STAN HAINES - 712.634.6388 | [email protected]
MARYLAND
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
STAN HAINES - 712.634.6388 | [email protected]
MASSACHUSETTS
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
STAN HAINES - 712.634.6388 | [email protected]
MICHIGAN
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
JOSH ISER - 712.634.6384 | [email protected]
Pyramid Equipment
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
OFC: 800-833-2591
MINNESOTA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
SCOTT RUPIPER - 712.634.0064 | [email protected]
MISSISSIPPI
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
KEN BEUGGER - 712.634.6385 | [email protected]
MISSOURI
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
JOSH ISER - 712.634.6384 | [email protected]
Elliott Equipment
Grandview, MO 64030
OFC: 816-761-4840
Liberty Compactor
Kansas City, MO 64155
OFC: 816-734-5935
MONTANA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
DAVE SHORT - 712.634.6382 | [email protected]
Solid Waste Systems
OFC: 800-892-7831
NEBRASKA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
SCOTT RUPIPER - 712.634.0064 | [email protected]
Elliott Equipment
Lincoln, NE 68521
OFC: 402-474-4840
NEVADA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
JOSH ISER - 712.634.6384 | [email protected]
Brask Enterrprises,Inc
Las Vegas, NV 89193
OFC: 800-848-8805

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NEW HAMPSHIRE
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
STAN HAINES - 712.634.6388 | [email protected]
NEW JERSEY
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
STAN HAINES - 712.634.6388 | [email protected]
NEW MEXICO
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
DAVE SHORT - 712.634.6382 | [email protected]
NEW YORK
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
STAN HAINES - 712.634.6388 | [email protected]
Long Island Sanitation, LLC
Farmingdale, NY 11735
OFC: 631-531-9292
Serving these counties: Long Island, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam,
Rockland, Westchester and the 5 boroughs.
NORTH CAROLINA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
MIKE CASSOTTA - 712.634.6386 | [email protected]m
NORTH DAKOTA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
SCOTT RUPIPER - 712.634.0064 | [email protected]
OHIO
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
JOSH ISER - 712.634.6384 | [email protected]
OBC Industrial
Strongsville, OH 44149
OFC: 216-398-8800
OKLAHOMA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
TANNER RUPIPER - 712.634.6389 | [email protected]
OREGON
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
CHUCK DAVIS - 712.634.6385 | chuckdav[email protected]
Compaction And Recycling Equipment, Inc
Clackamas, OR 97015
OFC: 503-594-6900
Serving the Portland Area.
PENNSYLVANIA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
STAN HAINES - 712.634.6388 | [email protected]
Eagle Truck Equipment
Chester Springs, PA 19425
OFC: 610-458-5333
Del Mackson
OFC: 412-773-1600
RHODE ISLAND
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
STAN HAINES - 712.634.6388 | [email protected]

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SOUTH CAROLINA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
MIKE CASSOTTA - 712.634.6386 | [email protected]m
Amick Equipment Co., Inc.
OFC: 800-922-3795
SOUTH DAKOTA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
SCOTT RUPIPER - 712.634.0064 | [email protected]
Olympic Sales
OFC: 701-281-8221
Elliott Equipment
OFC: 563-391-4840 - Grimes (Corporate)
TENNESSEE
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
SCOTT RUPIPER - 712.634.0064 | [email protected]
Municipal Equipment
OFC: 800-248-7590
Serving these Counties: Anderson, Bedford, Bledsoe, Blount,
Bradley, Campbell, Carter, Cheatham, Claiborne, Clay, Cocke,
Coffee, Cumberland, Davidson, Dekalb, Dickson, Fentress,
Franklin, Giles, Grainger, Greene, Grundy, Hamblen, Hamilton,
Hancock, Hardin, Hawkins, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys,
Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln,
Loudon, Macon, Marion, Marshall, Maury, McMinn, Meigs,
Montomery, Moore, Monroe, Morgan, Overton, Perry, Pickett,
Polk, Putnam, Rhea, Roane, Robertson, Rugherford, Scott,
Secquatchie, Sevier, Smith, Stewart, Sulivan, Sumner, Trousdale,
Unicoi, Union,Van Buren, Warren, Washington, Wayne, White,
Williamson, Wilson.
TEXAS
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
TANNER RUPIPER - 712.634.6389 | [email protected]
Kee Services Company
OFC: 972-293-0855
UTAH
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
JOSH ISER - 712.634.6384 | [email protected]
AARCO Compactors & Balers
OFC: 801-916-0600
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VIRGINA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
MIKE CASSOTTA - 712.634.6386 | [email protected]m
Municipal Equipment
OFC: 800-248-759
Serving counties West of Highway 77: Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell,
Russell, Washington, Buchanan, Dickenson, Wise, Scott, Lee.
Including West half of: Bland, Wythe, Carroll.
WASHINGTON
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
CHUCK DAVIS - 712.634.6385 | chuckdav[email protected]
GK Industrial Refuse Systems
Auburn, WA 98002
OFC: 800-295-5543
Serving the Seattle Area.
Solid Waste Systems
OFC: 800-892-7831

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WEST VIRGINA
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
MIKE CASSOTTA - 712.634.6386 | [email protected]m
MunicipalEquipment
OFC: 800-248-7590
WISCONSIN
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
JOSH ISER - 712.634.6384 | [email protected]
WYOMING
To get started, contact your local regional sales manager:
SCOTT RUPIPER - 712.634.0064 | [email protected]
Elliott Equipment
OFC: 303-853-4840-Grimes(Corporate)

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GENERAL
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
Figure 1
An identification plate (Figure 1, 1) is located on the side of the packer chamber.
The identification plate contains the compactor model number (Figure 1, 2). The model number for compactors
covered by this manual will have the code KP03. Code KP03 represents a mini apartment compactor.
A unique serial number (Figure 1, 3) is assigned to each compactor when it is manufactured. This serial number is
important and should be used when requesting service or ordering parts. The serial number for compactors
covered by this manual will have the format K9999. The serial number starts with a capital K followed by the four
digit sales order number assigned to the compactor.
A third field shows the date (Figure 1, 4) of manufacture. The first two digits of the date represent the month the
compactor was manufactured. The last two digits represent the year the compactor was manufactured.
Model :
Date:Serial:
4
2
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ABOUT
When space is limited, turn to the K-PAC™ KP03 stationary compactor. The packer that is designed to do BIG jobs
in tight spaces such as trash and recycling rooms of office and residential high-rise buildings as well as apartments
requiring chute-fed applications. Moreover, when you need a ground level, manual feed compactor, the KP03 is
your solution! This space-saving power-packer provides more compaction pressure with its energy-saving 3HP
motor than most competitors' 5HP motor models.
SPECIFICATIONS
KP03 SPECIFICATIONS
• Charge Chamber Capacity
a. Manufacturer’s Rating 1/3 yd3
b. WASTEC Rating .25 yd3
• Clear Top Opening 22.5" x 28"
• Ram Top .38" Plate
• Ram Face .38" Plate
• Compactor Sides .31" Plate
• Loading Height 42"
STANDARD POWER PACK
• Power Pack 3 HP / 3 Phase 208/230/460 Volt 60 Hertz
• Control Voltage 115 VAC
• Hydraulic Pump 5 GPM 2-stage (3 HP)
• Packing Pressure Normal 1,850 PSI
• Packing Pressure Maximum 2,100 PSI
• Reservoir 13 Gallons
• Cylinders 2 - 2.5" x 20" Diagonal,
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
• Cycle Time 18 Seconds
• Ram Penetration 6"
• Packing Force Normal 15,450 lbs.
• Packing Force Max. 17,540 lbs.
• Ram Face Pressure Normal 31.3 PSI
• Ram Face Pressure Max 35.4 PSI

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DIMENSIONS
CHUTE HOPPER
FULL ENCLOSED HOPPER
21.0"
31.0"
41.0"
30.0"
24.19"
34.0"
74.0"
43.5"
35.5"
68.0"
21.0"
43.5" 31.0"
41.0"
36.0"
24.19"
34.0"
30.25"

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SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING, REPAIRING OR ADJUSTING
YOUR K-PAC™COMPACTOR.
THOSE WHO USE AND MAINTAIN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE THOROUGHLY TRAINED AND FAMILIAR
WITH THE PRODUCT.
Should operators of this equipment have a reading or learning disability, dyslexia, or other such condition, then
they must be assigned a mentor/trainer to read and explain to them the entire contents of this manual as well as
the safety guidelines, danger, caution, and warning decals on this unit. Such individuals should not be allowed to
operate this equipment until they thoroughly understand all of these materials. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury or death.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Elimination of the hazards listed in this manual should not be construed as providing guarantees that the
equipment will meet or exceed all standards or regulations, or will be completely safe to all personnel. The operator
should inspect and review the compactor after it is in his possession for adequacy in safety for the function for
which it will be used.
IF INCORRECTLY USED, THIS EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE
SEVERE INJURY. THOSE WHO USE AND MAINTAIN THE
EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE TRAINED IN ITS PROPER USE,
WARNED OF ITS DANGERS AND SHOULD READ AND FULLY
UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO SET UP, OPERATE, ADJUST OR SERVICE THE
EQUIPMENT. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
THIS SAFETY SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANT SAFETY
MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL,
CAREFULLY READ THE MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS. BE ALERT
TO THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

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SAFETY ALERTS
Safety notices are one of the primary ways to call your attention to potential hazards. The following safety notices
are used throughout this manual.
Read, understand and follow the safety guidelines and heed dangers and warnings listed below and contained in
this manual as well as on the Compactor itself to promote reliable operation and prevent serious personal injury.
The “signal words” of DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION have specific meanings to alert you to the relative
level of hazard.
Take the safety warnings seriously. If you do not understand them or have questions about them, contact K-PAC™
for assistance.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS is used to indicate general instructions relative
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SAFETY DECAL REQUIREMENTS
When your compactor leaves the factory, SAFETY DECALS are installed for everyone’s protection. The decals are
subject to wear and abuse due to the nature of operation. These decals must be maintained. Additional decals may
be purchased through your K-PAC™dealer or directly from the factory. Refer to decal placement illustrations later
in this Safety section.
The following safety decals are found on your compactor and warn of hazards related to the use of this equipment.
Read and understand all safety decals before operating this equipment.
COMPACTOR SAFETY DECALS
Depending on the Compactor configuration and optional equipment, the
actual location of the decals and/or placards may vary slightly from the
examples shown.
Specifications, appearance and part numbers for safety decals are
subject to change without notice.
If safety decals on the equipment are missing or not clearly readable,
contact your K-PAC™dealer.
No. Part Number Qty. Description
1123550 2K-PAC LOGO, Small
2 503085 2 K-PAC LOGO, Proudly USA Made
3101437 2DANGER, Do Not Enter
4 502848 1 WARNING, Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing
serious injury or death.
5502859 2WARNING, This compactor starts automatically
6 502844 2 CAUTION, Operators - all persons operating this compactor are to read the
operators manual and understand the safety messages on this machine
7502853 1CAUTION, Do not remove access cover except for servicing.