Vestil HDC-900 - Manual (Page 4)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Read the entire manual before installing the crusher.
For installation you will need the following:
1.) A fork truck.
2.) Lag bolts, masonry drill, masonry bit, and wrench for lag bolt, grout, and steel shims.
3.) A power circuit with the specified voltage, including fuses and disconnect or circuit
breakers. (See p. 8-9). Reference NEC 70.
4.) Minimize voltage drop by using adequate wire size. Reference NEC 70.
Position the crusher with a fork truck by lifting the crusher via the fork tubes on the frame.
Read all warning labels on the unit and be sure every label shown on page 12 is on the unit.
Anchor the crusher to the floor before using it for the first time.
Connect the power source as shown in electrical section.
Cycle the unit a few times; then check the oil and add more oil, if necessary. (See oil
specification on page 5).
LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
The Hydraulic Drum Crusher/Compactor (HDC-900) is designed to crush standard ribbed steel
drums of 55 gallon size or smaller. DO NOT use the crusher to compact smooth-walled drums,
i.e. drums that lack ribs. The crusher can be used to compact (standard ribbed) steel drums
that contain soft materials.
When loading the crusher, always apply these suggestions:
1.) Before using the crusher, confirm that the platen is properly installed;
2.) Carefully center the material/item to be crushed under the platen, because an offset or
uneven load might damage the cylinder rod;
3.) DO NOT fill drums with scrap metal, paint cans, etc. which will exceed the crushing
capacity of the unit and significantly damage the crusher.
NOTE: The crusher is designed to compact standard, ribbed steel drums. However, the crusher
might not compact a particular drum. It is also possible that the crusher might sustain minor
damage during the compaction process.