Vestil HPC-405 User manual

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HPC-405 HYDRAULIC PAIL CRUSHER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Receiving Instructions
After delivery, remove the packaging from the product. Inspect the product closely to determine whether it
sustained damage during transport. If damage is discovered, record a complete description of it on the bill of lading.
If the product is undamaged, discard the packaging.
NOTE: The end-user is solely responsible for confirming that product design, use, and maintenance comply with
laws, regulations, codes, and mandatory standards applied where the product is used.
Technical Service & Replacement Parts
For answers to questions not addressed in these instructions and to order replacement parts, labels, and
accessories, call our Technical Service and Parts Department at [phone]. The Department can also be
contacted online at https://www.vestil.com/page-parts-request.php.
Electronic Copies of Instruction Manuals
Additional copies of this instruction manual may be downloaded from https://www.vestil.com/page-manuals.php.
A
Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703
Telephone: [phone] Toll Free [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.vestilmfg.com eMail: [e-mail]
Table of Contents
Specifications………………………………….……………………………………………………………………..…2
Signal Words…………………………………………….……….……..…………………………………………..…. 2
Safety Instructions………………..……………………………………..………………………………………….…. 2
Electrical Circuit Diagram, 115VAC, Single Phase………………………………………………………………... 3
Electrical Circuit Diagram, 208-230VAC, Single Phase…………………………………………………………... 4
Electrical Circuit Diagram, 3-Phase…………………………………………………………………………………. 5
Exploded View & Bill of Materials……………………….………………………..………………………………..…6
Installing the Crusher-Compactor….………….…………………………………………………………………….. 7
Operating the Crusher-Compactor………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Hydraulic Circuit Diagram……………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
Platen Configurations…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Record of Satisfactory Condition……………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Inspections & Maintenance………………………………….…………...…………………………………………...9
Labeling Diagram………………………………………………………………………………………………………10
Limited Warranty…...……………………………..………………………………………………………………….. 11

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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and other product specifications appear in the following diagrams and table.
SIGNAL WORDS
This manual classifies personal injury risks and situations that might cause property damage with signal words.
Signal words indicate the seriousness of injuries that might result if a particular act does, or does not, occur.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY.
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that might
damage the product.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vestil strives to identify all hazards associated with the use of our products. However, material handling is
dangerous and no manual can address every risk. The most effective way to avoid injury is for the end-user to
exercise sound judgment whenever using this product.
Improper or careless operation might result in serious personal injuries or death.
•Read and understand the entire manual before installing, using or servicing the product.
•Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance procedures.
•Do not operate the crusher with the loading door open.
•Do not operate the machine if the emergency stop switch does not function properly.
•Do not stand in front of the door during operation.
•Keep clear of all moving parts during operation.
•High pressure oil easily punctures skin which can cause injury such as gangrene. If a hose or coupling leaks,
repair the leak before operating the crusher.
•Do not use the crusher if it is damaged or makes unusual noises during operation.
•Do not change the pressure relief valve setting! In particular, do not increase the setting.
•Do not clean out the drum crusher unless power is disconnected.
•Do not attempt to crush smooth-walled pails with this machine. Pails must be ribbed to crush properly. Dent the
side of the pail in a few places before loading it into the crusher.
•Only use this unit to crush empty pails. Do not attempt to crush filled pails.
•Do not use brake fluids or jack oils in the hydraulic system. Only use AW-32 hydraulic oil or its equal.
•Do not modify the product in any way. Modifications might make the lifter unsafe to use and automatically void the
Limited Warranty. See p. 10.
•DO NOT use this device unless every label is in place and easily readable. See Labeling Diagram on. p. 9.
Dimensions:
Overall width = 27”
Usable inside width = 141/2”
Overall length = 223/16”
Usable inside length = 137/8”
Overall height = 649/16”
Usable inside height = 19
1
/4”
Crushing force = 10,000 lb.
Hydraulic system
pressure = 3,000 PSI
Max. pail size = 5 gal.
Motor voltage = 115VAC
Net weight (approx..) = 191 lb.
18” piston stroke crushes pails to
2in.

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ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, 115VAC, SINGLE PHASE (22-124-028 REV. B)
NOTES:
Indicates wire and/or components not included with unit
*All components shown with unit in normal starting position
i.e. ram fully raised and cabinet door open.

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ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, 208-230VAC, SINGLE PHASE (22-124-029 REV. B)
NOTES:
Indicates wire and/or components not included with unit
*All components shown with unit in normal starting position
i.e. ram fully raised and cabinet door open.

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ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, 3-PHASE (22-124-030 REV. B)
NOTES:
Indicates wire and/or components not included with unit
*All components shown with unit in normal starting position
i.e. ram fully raised and cabinet door open.

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EXPLODED VIEW AND BILL OF MATERIALS (22-006-019)
Item
Part no.
Description
Qty.
Item
Part no.
Description
Qty.
1 22-514-047 WELDMENT,CRUSHER BODY 1 13 36114
HEX NUT Z-PLATED, GRADE A, Ø5/8
- 11 UNC
1
2
22-514-044
WELDMENT,LEG
3
14
11321
HEX BOLT DIA 5/8" - 11 x 4 1/2"LG
1
3 11205
HEX BOLT, GRADE A, ZINC
PLATED, 1/2"-13X 1"
3 15 22-516-003 WELDMENT,CRUSH PLATE TOP 1
4
33624
LOCK WASHER, Z PLATED, Ø 7/16
3
16
22-514-072
WELDMENT, PLATEN
1
5
22-016-070
BRACKET,SHELF
1
17
22-016-022
BRACKET, PUSH PLATE GUIDE
2
6 11105
HEX BOLT, GRADE A, ZINC
PLATED, 3/8"-16 X 1"
2 18 33008
FLAT WASHER, LOW CARBON, USS,
ZINC PLATED, 3/8"
6
7 37024
NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT, GRADE
2, ZINC FINISH, 3/8"-16
2 19 11107
HEX BOLT, GRADE A, ZINC FINISH,
3/8"-16 x 1-1/4"
4
8
22-525-003
WELDMENT, HANDLE TIE BAR
1
20
22-514-045
WELDMENT,DOOR
1
9 99-021-949
CYLINDER, HYDRAULIC, Ø2 1/2" x
18", PISTON STYLE, FLANGE
MOUNT
1 21 11053 Ø 5/16 - 18 x 3/4 LG HHCS #2 Z-
PLATED, GRADE A 3
10 11211
HEX BOLT, GRADE A, ZINC FINISH,
1/2"-13 x 2"
4 22 37021
NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT, GRADE
2, ZINC FINISH, 5/16"-18
3
11 37030
1/2"-13 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT,
GRADE 2
5 23 11219
BOLT, HEX HEAD, GRADE A, Ø 1/2 -
13 UNC X 4 LG
1
12 22-514-046 WELDMENT,CRUSH PLATE 1 24 99-612-001
PIN, BULLDOG BOLT AND NUT
ASSEMBLY
3
*Replacement cylinder seal kit 99-136-002.
Bolt hole for 1/
2
”
anchor bolts
(necessary
length to be
determined by
building

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INSTALLING THE CRUSHER-COMPACTOR
The crusher can be installed in either of 2 configurations: 1) as a full assembly including legs and shelf bracket; or
2) as a benchtop unit by removing the legs and shelf bracket.
Full assembly:
The foot plate of each leg includes a bolt hole for 1/2 inch anchor bolts of appropriate length as determined by your
building engineer.
Benchtop configuration:
Benchtop installation requires disassembling the legs and shelf bracket. Remove the legs and the bracket by
following the steps described and shown in the diagrams below.
OPERATING THE CRUSHER-COMPACTOR
To operate the device: 1) select the appropriate platen configuration. See Platen configurations on p. 8; 2) place a
pail inside the cabinet and center it beneath the platen; 3) close the door and latch it; 4) turn the key switch on the
control box to the appropriate mode, i.e. either CRUSH or COMPACT; 5) pull out the red emergency stop button; 6)
press the START button and hold it until the motor engages. NOTE: Each unit is equipped with a momentary contact
control. To begin a crushing or compacting cycle, simply press the START button and hold it until the motor engages.
The ram will extend and retract without having to continue to press the button.
The direction the ram travels (up/retract or down/extend) is determined by the starting position of the platen. If the
platen is fully raised to the top of the cabinet (cylinder fully retracted), the cylinder will extend when the start button is
pressed causing the platen to move downwards. If the platen is not fully raised when the START button is pressed,
the cylinder will retract and raise the platen to the "Home" position. The power unit will turn off at that point. Pressing
the START button again begins a new cycle. Hold the button for a few seconds to latch the circuit (wait until you hear
the motor turn on) and begin the cycle.
When the crusher is in home position and the cycle start button is pressed, the cylinder pushes the platen down
onto (or into if operating in COMPACT mode) the pail. In order to achieve a short cycle time, both sections of the
pump in the power unit drive oil to the cylinder until the cylinder pressure reaches approximately 1000 PSI. At that
time, the higher-displacement section recycles oil to the reservoir while the low-displacement, high-pressure section
continues to pump oil to the cylinder. This arrangement creates a typical High-Low circuit.
As the platen crushes a pail, or compacts the contents of the pail, the cylinder pressure increases until it reaches
the set-point of a particular pressure switch/valve. The valve shifts to center and a timer activates that controls the
period of decompression. When the decompression period ends, the directional valve shifts and reverses the direction
of oil flow to the cylinder. Reversing the flow of oil causes the cylinder to retract and raise the platen to the home
position. When the cylinder returns the platen all the way to the top of the cabinet, the power unit turns off. At this
point, the cabinet door can be opened.
Emergency stop button: The ram can be stopped at any point during a cycle. To stop the ram, press the red
emergency stop button located on the control panel. Pressing the button instantly stops the motor and prevents the
cylinder moving. To disengage the stop button, pull it out. Press the cycle start button again to retract the cylinder and
return the platen to the home position. The crusher is again ready for normal operation.
Bolt hole for 1/
2
” anchor
bolts (necessary length
to be determined by
building engineer)
Remove
bolt &
washer
using
3/4”
wrench or
socket
Remove
nut & bolt
using
9/16
”
wrench or
socket
Shelf
bracket
Leg
Full assembly
Benchtop
configuration

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HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (22-125-026)
ITEM
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
1
99-627-019 ASSEMBLY. MANIFOLD, REGEN. CIRCUIT 1
1.1
99-127-027
MANIFOLD, HYDRAULIC, REGEN CIRCUIT
1
1.2
99-153-052
VALVE, HYDRAULIC, 4-WAY, 3-POS, MOTOR CENTER, VC08-3
1
1.3
99-153-011
VALVE, CHECK, NOSE-IN/SIDE-OUT, VC08
2
1.4
99-153-006
VALVE, PRESSURE RELIEF, 210 BAR
1
1.5
99-153-110
VALVE, SEQUENCE, HYDRAULIC, VC08
1
1.6
99-034-008
ACCESSORIES, 24VAC COIL W/ DIN CONNECTOR
2
2
99-021-949 CYLINDER, HYDRAULIC, Ø2 1/2"x18", FLANGE MOUNT 1
3
01-135-050 MOTOR, 3/4HP, 1PH, 1800RPM, 56F 1
4
01-143-906-002 PUMP, VANE, .073 DISPLACEMENT 1
5
06-023-003
RESERVOIR, HYDRAUILC, PLASTIC, 160 CUBIC INCHES
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PLATEN CONFIGURATIONS
The pail crusher comes with 2 platens to allow the
user to configure the crusher to perform different
functions. The compactor platen is circular and is bolted
onto the end of the cylinder. Its circular shape allows it
to fit inside pails. The crusher platen consists of 2
plates—a top plate that slides over the compactor
platen and a bottom plate that lies beneath the
compactor platen. To remove the crushing platen,
simply grasp both handles and
Compaction Mode: Remove the crusher platen.
Press the START button and lower the platen to an
ergonomic level. Then, press the red emergency stop
button to make the ram stop. Remove the crusher
platen by sliding it off of the circular compactor platen.
The crusher platen is heavy, so we recommend that at
least 2 people perform this task together.
Crush mode: Install the crusher platen by sliding it unto the compactor platen. Only use the crusher platen to crush
empty pails.
RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION
After installing the crusher and before using it for the first time, create a written description of its appearance and
operation. Thoroughly photograph the inside and outside of the unit. Include photographs of each label applied to the
unit. Press the START button. Watch the ram and listen to the motor as the ram cycles. Record your observations
about the sound of the motor and the movement of the ram. Collect all writings and photos in a file. This file is a
record of the unit in satisfactory condition. Compare the results each inspection with this record to determine whether
the unit is in satisfactory condition. DO NOT use the crusher unless it is in satisfactory condition. NOTE: Purely
cosmetic changes, such as damaged surface finish (paint or powder coat), are not changes from satisfactory
condition. However, touchup paint should be applied to all areas where the finish is damaged as soon as the damage
occurs.
INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance is essential for maximizing the service life of this product. Compare all inspection results to
the RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION. Only use the unit if it is in satisfactory condition. If an inspection
reveals any changes from satisfactory condition, repair/restore the unit to satisfactory conditin before returning it to
service. Only use manufacturer-approved replacement parts. DON’T GUESS! Contact TECHNICAL SERVICE if you
have questions that are not addressed in these instructions or if you are uncertain how to address an issue
discovered during an inspection. Technical Service can be contacted by calling [phone] and asking for the
Service and Parts Department or by submitting your questions through Vestil’s online parts and service portal at
https://www.vestil.com/page-parts-request.php.
1. Examine the electrical system for damaged wires/cables.
2. Inspect hydraulic hoses and fittings for kinks, punctures, tears, or other damage causing oil leaks.
3. Empty the crushing chamber and cycle the ram. Listen for unusual noises and watch for cylinder binding during the
cycle. Check the cylinder to make sure that it is not bent or cracked.
4. Check the oil level in the reservoir. With the ram in the home position (cylinder fully retracted), oil should be 1” –
11/2” below the top of the tank. If oil is needed, add ISO AW-32 hydraulic fluid or its equal.
5. Make sure that all labels are in place and easily readable. See Labeling Diagram on p. 9.
6. Disconnect the crusher from the electrical power source. Open the door and inspect the platens, cylinder, and
crushing chamber. Make sure that the circular compactor platen is securely pinned to the end of the cylinder.
Determine the condition of whichever platen(s) will be used. Look for broken welds, cracks, and other damage.
7. Inspect the legs. Legs should be square, rigid and free of significant rust and corrosion.
8. Repair areas where the finish is been damaged. Use steel wool or a steel bristle brush and a slightly dampened
cloth to remove rust. Apply touchup paint to the affected areas once they are dry.
Change the hydraulic oil at least once per year, or immediately if it darkens, looks milky, or becomes gritty. To
replace the hydraulic oil, remove the oil fill plug and drain oil from the reservoir. Then, flush the reservoir with fresh
hydraulic fluid before filling it. Install the drain plug and fill the reservoir with new hydraulic fluid. Only use ISO AW-32
hydraulic oil or its equal.
Compactor
platen
Crusher platen
(bottom plate)
Handle
Crusher platen
(top plate)

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LABELING DIAGRAM
The unit should be labeled as shown in the diagram. However, label content and location are subject to
change so your product might not be labeled exactly as shown. Compare this diagram to your Record of
Satisfactory Condition. Replace all labels that are damaged, missing, or not easily readable (e.g. faded). Order
replacement labels by contacting the Replacement Parts Department
online at
http://www.vestilmfg.com/parts_info.htm. Alternatively, you may request replacement parts and/or service by
calling [phone] and asking the operator to connect you to the Parts Department.
A
B
B & C
E
F
D
A: Label 206 (by plug)
C: Label 248, 249, 250, or 251 (matched to voltage;
on junction box)
B: Label 221 (on junction box)
E: Label 204 (at base of each leg)
F: Label 220 (on door)
D: Label 300 (on door)
E

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Vestil Manufacturing Corporation (“Vestil”) warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship
during the warranty period. Our warranty obligation is to provide a replacement for a defective, original part covered
by the warranty after we receive a proper request from the Warrantee (you) for warranty service.
Who may request service?
Only a warrantee may request service. You are a warrantee if you purchased the product from Vestil or from an
authorized distributor AND Vestil has been fully paid.
Definition of “original part”?
An original part is a part used to make the product as shipped to the Warrantee.
What is a “proper request”?
A request for warranty service is proper if Vestil receives: 1) a photocopy of the Customer Invoice that displays the
shipping date; AND 2) a written request for warranty service including your name and phone number. Send requests
by one of the following methods:
US Mail Fax Email
Vestil Manufacturing Corporation [phone] [e-mail]
2999 North Wayne Street, PO Box 507 Phone Enter “Warranty service request”
Angola, IN 46703 [phone] in the subject field.
In the written request, list the parts believed to be defective and include the address where replacements should be
delivered. After Vestil receives your request for warranty service, an authorized representative will contact you to
determine whether your claim is covered by the warranty. Before providing warranty service, Vestil will require you to
send the entire product, or just the defective part (or parts), to its facility in Angola, IN.
What is covered under the warranty?
The warranty covers defects in the following original, dynamic parts: motors, hydraulic pumps, motor controllers, and
cylinders. It also covers defects in original parts that wear under normal usage conditions (“wearing parts”), such as
bearings, hoses, wheels, seals, brushes, and batteries.
How long is the warranty period?
The warranty period for original dynamic components is 1 year. For wearing parts, the warranty period is 90 days.
Both warranty periods begin on the date Vestil ships the product to the Warrantee.If the product was purchased from
an authorized distributor, the periods begin when the distributor ships the product. Vestil may, at its sole discretion,
extend a warranty period for products shipped from authorized distributors by up to 30 days to account for shipping
time.
If a defective part is covered by the warranty, what will Vestil do to correct the problem?
Vestil will provide an appropriate replacement for any covered part. An authorized representative of Vestil will contact
you to discuss your claim.
What is not covered by the warranty?
The Warrantee (you) is responsible for paying labor costs and freight costs to return the product to Vestil for warranty
service.
Events that automatically void this Limited Warranty.
•Misuse;
•Negligent assembly, installation, operation or repair;
•Installation/use in corrosive environments;
•Inadequate or improper maintenance;
•Damage sustained during shipping;
•Collisions or other accidents that damage the product;
•Unauthorized modifications: Do not modify the product IN ANY WAY without first receiving written authorization
from Vestil.
Do any other warranties apply to the product?
Vestil Manufacturing Corp. makes no other express warranties. All implied warranties are disclaimed to the extent
allowed by law. Any implied warranty not disclaimed is limited in scope to the terms of this Limited Warranty. Vestil
makes no warranty or representation that this product complies with any state or local design, performance, or safety
code or standard. Noncompliance with any such code or standard is not a defect in material or workmanship.