Newstripe Pack-Master Air User manual

Pack-Master™Air Manual / 1259.0814
Pack-Master™ Air
Product Manual
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Pack-Master™Air Manual
Table of Contents / 1259.0814
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Precautionary Warning…......... Page 1
Assembly…………………….. Page 2
Air Filter/Lubricator
Installation …………………. Page 3
Operation……………………. Page 4
Parts List…………………….. Page 5
Control Arm…………………. Page 6
Warranty…………………….. Page 7
Thank you!And Congratulations on
your purchase of the Pack-MasterTM
Air industrial trash compactor.
Please take some time to read over the
instructions and make sure you have
all the necessary parts before
assembling. Once assembled, you will
have an efficient tool to reduce waste
volume for many years.
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PRECAUTIONARY WARNING!
Please read and understand all operation instructions as detailed in this
manual. Failure to follow specified instructions may result in
equipment damage or serious injury to personnel.
Unit is not designed for crushing of glass containers or items that may
shatter or contain volatile vapors.
Keep compacted waste drums away from heat, sparks
and flame –No Smoking.
Always consult your Facility Safety and/or Personnel Department for
specified safety protocols prior to operating this equipment.
If using the Sorbent Basket:
Always refer to the Product Safety Data Sheet for specific chemical
handling and safety instructions
Keep liquid container closed when not in use.
Store in a cool/low temperature, well-ventilated place away from heat
and ignition sources.
Use only in well-ventilated area.
Avoid chemical contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Caustics, pesticides, insecticides, and white metals should not be
collected into a drum with other liquid residuals and should be
segregated in designated containers labeled properly.
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Your Pack-MasterTM Air package contains the following:
Base Plate
Upright Arms (2)
Air Cylinder
Air Cylinder Mounting Plate
Ram Plate
Control Arm & Mounting
Bracket Assembly
Parts Bag Containing:
¼” x ¾” long bolt (1)
¼” washer (1)
½” x 1 ½” long bolts (4)
½” x 2” long bolts (4)
½” x 3 ½” long bolts (2)
½” locking nuts (10)
½” washers (12)
ASSEMBLY
1. Set the base plate (#3) on the floor. The 3 small holes in a triangle shape should face away from you.
2. Mount the Left (#1) and Right (#2) Uprights to the Base Plate (#3) using (4) ½” x 1 ½” long bolts, (8)
washers, and (4) locking nuts. Place one washer on the top and one on the bottom. Only tighten the nuts
at this time until they are snug. This allows the Uprights to be aligned with the bolt holes in the Air
Cylinder Mounting Plate (Step 3).
NOTE: The Left Upright has 1/2" and 1/4" holes, and is stamped with an "L".
3. Align the 1/2" holes in the Uprights and the Air Cylinder Mounting Plate (with the stamped “L”
nearest the Left Upright), using (2) ½” x 3 ½” bolts, (4) ½” washers, and (4) locking nuts.
4. Mount the Air Cylinder to the Air Cylinder Mounting Plate using (4) ½” x 2” bolts and (4) locking
nuts. The Air Supply fittings should face away from you.
5. Tighten all Air Cylinder Assembly and Upright mounting bolts.
6. Using (1) ¼” x ¾” bolt and (1) ¼” washer, mount the Control Arm Bracket (#4) to the top of the Left
Upright (#1).
7. Connect the air hoses (#6 & #7) to the fittings on the backside of the Air Cylinder.
8. Check that the Jam Nut (#15) is spun all the way up on the Air Cylinder rod threads by hand. Thread
the Ram Plate (#14) onto the Air Cylinder rod until it is snug. Spin the Jam Nut backward against the
Ram Plate.
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AIR FILTER/LUBRICATOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(OPTIONAL ITEM)
After assembling the Pack-MasterTM Air compactor, you may then install the Air Filter/Lubricator.
1. Remove the small Secondary mounting plate bolt that secures the Control Arm Bracket.
2. Place the Air Filter/Lubricator mounting plate saddle over the Control Arm Bracket.
The Filter/Lubricator will be facing the front of the machine with the back of the mounting plate saddle
against the Control Arm Bracket upright.
3. Align the hole in the mounting plate saddle with the Secondary Mounting bolt hole in the
Control Arm Bracket.
4. Reinstall the Secondary mounting bolt.
5. Connect the existing, Pack-Master™air supply ‘pigtail’ into the inlet of the Air Filter/Lubricator.
6. Connect the new air supply ‘pigtail’ (From the Air Filter/Lubricator outlet) into the your air
supply line.
7. Add an air lubricating 10w oil to the lubricator per manufacturer’s instructions.
Your Pack-Master™Air compactor is now ready for operation.
Secondary
Mounting Plate Bolt
Mounting
Plate Saddle
Air Supply
“Pigtail”
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OPERATION
1. To operate the Pack-MasterTM Air, connect the compactor air supply line (#5) to any compressed
air source up to 150 psi. (Minimum 85 psi)
2. Lift the Safety Control Arm (#10) to a horizontal position, against the stop. This assures safety
control valve (#12) is completely depressed. The Safety Control Valve must be depressed for the
unit to operate.
3. Move Ram Control Valve (joystick) (#11) toward handle end, (backwards) to lower ram. Release
Ram Control Valve and ram plate will stop. Move ram control valve (Joystick) toward the unit
(forward) to raise ram. Control Arm must continue to be held in horizontal position for Ram Plate to
move.
PRECAUTIONARY WARNING
Unit is not designed for crushing of glass
containers or items that may shatter or contain
volatile vapors.
Dropping the Safety Control Arm at any time will
stop movement of the Ram Plate.
Do not remove, modify or change controls in any
way. Never alter or change equipment design.
Keep arms & hands away from compactor ram
and drum lip while compacting. Failure to do so
may cause personal injury.
Do not exceed 150 psi as damage to unit or
operator may result.
Always make sure air supply line is disconnected
before performing any cleaning of the compactor.
With the air line disconnected, the Ram Plate may
gradually lower after a long period of time.
The Air Cylinder Mounting plate must be
mounted on the underside of the Uprights.
Do not permanently bolt the Pack-
MasterTM to the floor as damage and
breakage of ram assembly and personal
injury may occur.
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PARTS LIST
Item Part Item Part
Number Description Number Number Description Number
1 Upright, Left 10001417
2 Upright, Right 10001418
3 Base Plate 10001289
4 Bracket, Control Arm 10001419
5 Air Supply Line, 12" 10001421
6 Air Hose, Lower, 56" 10001423
7 Air Hose, Upper, 81” 10004150
8 Air Cylinder
Mounting Plate 10001508
9 Air Supply Line
Cylinder 44 1/2" 10001422
10 Safety Control Arm 10004151
11 Ram Control Valve (Joy stick) 10004148
12 Safety Control Valve 10000609
13 Air Cylinder 10001846
14 Ram Plate 10001524
15 Jam Nut 10001353
16 Handle Grip 10001827
Air Cylinder #13
Bracket, Control Arm #4
Safety Control Valve #12
Safety Control Arm #10
Upright, Left #1
Base Plate #3
Jam Nut #15
Upright, Right #2
Ram Plate
#14
Ram Control Valve
(Joy stick) #11
Air Cylinder
Mounting
Plate #8
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PACK-MASTERTM AIR CONTROL ARM
Lower Air Hose #6
Upper Air Hose #7
Air Supply Line #5
Upper Air Hose #7
Lower Air Hose #6
Handle Grip #16
Ram Control Valve
(Joystick) #11
Lower Air Hose #6
Air Supply Line, Cylinder #9
Upper Air Hose #7
Bracket, Control Arm #4
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THE NEWSTRIPE WARRANTY –18 MONTH
NEWSTRIPE, INC., WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER, FOR 18 (EIGHTEEN) MONTHS AFTER
DATE OF PURCHASE, THAT THE EQUIPMENT* HEREBY SOLD SHALL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN
MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY DAMAGE OR
MALFUNCTION RESULTING FROM MISUSE, NEGLECT, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, OR NORMAL
WEAR AND TEAR.
Damage incurred in shipment from Newstripe, Inc. to the customer is the total responsibility of the carrier. The
CUSTOMER MUST NOTE DAMAGES on the Bill of Lading of Trucking Company or Railroad; and Newstripe, Inc.
will furnish to the customer the cost or parts and labor. The customer can then bill the common carrier for the damages by
placing his signature on the documents.
The Newstripe, Inc. obligation under this warranty and any implied warranties is limited to replacement or repair of
defective parts of its manufacture without charge for 18 (Eighteen) months from date of purchase. For service under this
warranty, buyer shall ship the defective part or parts of the equipment, transportation prepaid, to Newstripe, Inc. together
with a written description of any claimed defect and proof of purchase date of the materials being returned. Prior to
retuning any part or machine, the CUSTOMER must obtain a Return Materials Authorization number. Call 1-
800-624-6706. To review the complete guidelines for warranty and returns, please visit
www.newstripe.com/guidlinesforwarrantyandreturn.
*Gasoline engines, compressors, pumps (including airless) and Transaxles are furnished with their respective
manufacturer's warranties only. Such components are not covered by any warranty of Newstripe, Inc. Where
Newstripe elects to extend manufacturers’ warranties, the warranty shall be pro-rated as to cover 100% of the cost
to replace or repair materials and parts for the first 12 months of ownership and 60% for the remaining 6 month
period.
The responsibilities described above are the only responsibilities of Newstripe, Inc. under this written warranty or any
implied warranty, and may be exercised only within 18 (Eighteen) months from the date of purchase. In no event shall
Newstripe, Inc. be liable for incidental or consequential damages and no person had any authority to bind it to any
representation or warranty, not be responsible for work done, materials furnished or repairs made by others without its'
specific written authorization.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND
THERE IS NO OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS
SOLD HEREBY EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN. IT IS EXPRESSLY AGREED THAT THIS WARRANTY
SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS AND THE LABOR AND
SERVICES REQUIRED THEREBY. IN NO EVENT, INCLUDING ANY CLAIM FOR NEGLIGENCE, SHALL
NEWSTRIPE, INC. BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Sincerely,
Newstripe, Inc
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