Vestil HPC-400 User Manual

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VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP.

2999 N. Wayne St., Angola, IN 46703
Ph: 260-665-7586 · Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail] · Website: www.vestil.com

OWNER’S

MANUAL

MODEL HPC-400 HYDRAULIC PAIL CRUSHER

Serial number ____________

Assembly / Installation Instructions ………………..… 2
Operation Instructions ……………………….……… 3-4
Routine Maintenance & Safety Checks ……………… 5
Inspection & Testing Procedures (hoists) ...…….… …. 6
Exploded Structural Parts Drawing & BOM ………... 7-8

IMPORTANT NOTES, WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Ensure that all employees understand and follow the following.

* Failure to read and understand this owner’s manual before using or

servicing the pail crusher constitutes a misuse of the product. All
persons who will install, use, or care for this product must be familiar
with this material.

o The crushing platen must be secured against dropping before any work is

performed on the hydraulic system.

o Ensure that all information / safety / warning labels stay in place and

remain legible.

o Do not use the pail crusher if any damage or unusual noise is observed.
o Always verify that the cabinet door is securely closed before the crusher

is put into operation.

o The pail crusher is intended for crushing steel pails (standard 5-gallon and

smaller) in non-classified indoor environments.

o Do not use brake fluid or jack oils in the hydraulic system. If oil is

needed, use an anti-wear hydraulic oil with a viscosity grade of
150 SUS at 100°F, (ISO 32 cSt @ 40°C), or Dexron transmission fluid.

o Contact the manufacturer for any needed MSDS information.

♦ Do not perform any modifications to the pail crusher without the

manufacturer’s approval. Failure to receive authorization for changes to
the equipment could void the warranty.

♦ Maintenance and repairs are to be done only by personnel qualified to

perform the required work. Consideration will not be given for warranty
repair charges without prior written authorization by the manufacturer.

Electrical & Hydraulic Diagrams & BOM …………. 9-12
Power Unit’s Operation ………………...…..………... 13

Troubleshooting …………………………....………… 14

Safety Label Identification .............................................15

Warranty …………………………………….……..…. 16

WHEN ORDERING
REPLACEMENT PARTS:

We take pride in using quality
parts on the equipment we
manufacture. We are not
responsible for equipment
problems resulting from the use
of unapproved replacement
parts.

To order replacement or
spare parts for this equipment,
contact the factory.

In any communication with
the factory please be prepared
to provide the machine’s serial
number, which is indicated on
the machine dataplate.

RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS

It is possible that this product
could incur damage during
transit.

Inspect the unit closely when
it arrives. If you see evidence

of damage or rough handling to
either the packaging or to the
product when it is being
unloaded, immediately
note of it on the Bill Of Lading!

It is important that you
remove the product’s packaging
upon its arrival to ensure that
there is no concealed damage
or to enable a timely claim with
the carrier for freight damage.

Also verify that the product
and its specifications are as
ordered.

make a

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – HPC-400

Review this entire page before installing the pail crusher.
Consult the factory in the event there are any questions or problems at the time of installation, or for

information regarding optional features not covered by the owner’s manual.

The pail crusher must be removed from the shipping wood and securely anchored to a concrete surface before

use!

• Modifications or additions to the pail crusher without prior manufacturer’s authorization may void the crusher’s
warranty.

• The installation of this machine must be made so that it complies with all the regulations applicable to the
machine and its location. The end-user must verify that the supplied equipment is installed so it will be suited to
the environment in which it will be used.

• Installation must be performed by suitably trained personnel with access to the appropriate equipment. The
electrical aspects of the installation should be performed by an electrician.

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For a typical installation of a standard pail crusher, you will need the following:

1. A fork truck or hoisting means to unload the pail crusher from the freight truck and set it into place.

2. A smooth, level, and adequately strong concrete surface on which to mount the pail crusher.

3. Concrete anchors, a masonry drill, a masonry bit, and hand tools. Consult the building’s architect or facility
engineer to determine the best size and type of hardware with which to anchor the machine to the floor.

4. An appropriate power supply circuit and electrical disconnect matching the motor voltage and current
requirements. Refer to the machine’s dataplate, to the labels on the control enclosure, and to the electrical
section in this manual for more information. The end-user is responsible for supplying the branch circuit’s required
ground fault and short-circuit protection. (Standard units have a 115V motor with overload protection provided by
a built-in thermostat, and have an 8’ long power cord with a molded 3-prong plug.)

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To install a standard pail crusher:

1. Move the pail crusher to the location at which it is intended to be operated. Use care to avoid damaging the power
unit’s electrical and hydraulic components.
Caution: Once it is unbanded from the skid, the pail crusher will be top-heavy and can fall over.
Note: The pail crusher’s legs can be removed to allow the pail crusher to be used on top of a heavy work table,
countertop, work bench, etc. If the legs are removed, the unit does not need to be anchored.

2. Anchor the frame to the floor (3/8” max.) through the holes located in the bottom flange of each leg.

3. If applicable, make permanent connection to the power supply, using an appropriate wiring method.

4. Operate the pail crusher through several full crush cycles. Verify that the crush platen’s upper travel limit switch
and the door limit switch function properly.

5. Check the hydraulic oil level. It should be filled to within about 1” of the reservoir’s fill hole. If oil is needed, use
an anti-wear hydraulic oil with a viscosity grade of 150 SUS at 100°F (ISO 32 at 40°C) or a non-synthetic automatic
transmission fluid.

6. Clean up any debris or spilled oil, and verify that all of the information/safety/warning labels are in good
condition.

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS – HPC-400

o Ensure that all employees involved in the operation of this crusher understand and follow these instructions!

The standard model pail crusher is suitable for use indoors in most non-classified industrial and commercial

locations. It is intended to be used to crush empty metal and fiber pails measuring up to 17½” high and 12½” in
diameter.

[Notes re: applications involving static, temperature (esp. extremes), washdown, classified areas, etc.?]

Loading:

Warning: Do not attempt to crush sealed pails or pails that are not completely empty.
Note: The original contents of the pail must be taken into account to ensure that a hazardous or unhealthy condition

will not be created (from airborne dust and vapors, etc.) when it is crushed.

Place an empty, unsealed pail on the floor of the cabinet. Center the pail so that there is a gap all the way around

the pail to allow for the pail’s diameter to increase as it crushes.

Operation:

Warning: The cabinet door must be closed and securely latched before cycling. Injury to personnel or permanent
damage to the pail crusher could result from operating it with the cabinet door unsecured.

Caution: Keep personnel away from the front of the machine when it is in operation.

Press and release the “CYCLE START” pushbutton. The motor will turn on and the crushing platen will lower to crush
the pail. When the pail is flattened, the platen will automatically raise back to the top of the cabinet and the crusher
will turn off.

Open the door and remove the crushed pail.
Warning: Do not attempt to open the cabinet door when the crusher is in operation.
Caution: Never use the pail crusher if any damage or unusual noise is observed, if it is in need of repairs, or if it seems

to be malfunctioning. Notify your supervisor or maintenance personnel if you notice anything out of the ordinary.

Ensure that all information/safety/warning labels stay in place and are legible. Refer to the labels page in this
manual.

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & SAFETY CHECKS – HPC-400

o Warning: Care should be taken to identify all potential hazards and comply with applicable safety procedures

before beginning work.

o Warning: Fully lower the crushing platen and remove all hydraulic pressure before beginning any work on the

hydraulic system.

o Only qualified individuals trained to understand mechanical devices and their associated electrical and hydraulic

circuits should attempt troubleshooting and repair of this equipment

(A) Inspect daily for:

1.) Frayed or damaged wires.

2.) Oil leaks.

3.) Pinched or chafed hoses.

4.) Damage or structural deformation to the cabinet, legs, or door latching mechanism.

5.) Unusual noise or binding, or evidence thereof.

6.) Proper functioning of the upper travel and door switches.

(B) Inspect monthly for:

1.) The hydraulic fluid level. It should be maintained about 1”-1½” below the reservoir’s fill hole with the
crushing platen in the fully raised position. See below for the hydraulic oil specification.

2.) Worn or damaged hydraulic hoses and electrical wires.

3.) Bending of the crushing platen’s hydraulic cylinder rod.

4.) The integrity of the legs’ anchor bolts, and for cracks in the concrete around them.

5.) Condition and tightness of the pushbuttons.

6.) Unusual noises or movement during operation.

7.) All the information/safety/warning labels being in place and in good conditio n .

8.) The need to clean off dirt and debris.

The oil should be changed if the oil darkens, becomes gritty, or turns a milky color (indicating the presence of
water). Replace with an anti-wear hydraulic oil with a viscosity grade of 150 SUS at 100°F, (ISO 32 at 40°C). Ex:
AW 32 or HO 150 hydraulic oil, or a non-synthetic transmission fluid such as Dexron III. You may use a synthetic
transmission fluid if you flush the system with the synthetic fluid before filling the reservoir.

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EXPLODED PARTS VIEW & BOM -- HPC-400

Item no. Part number Description Qty.

1 22-514-013 Sub-assembly, frame and door 1
2 22-014-037 Leg, frame, formed 3
3 22-514-015 Weldment, leg brace, frame, right 1
4 22-514-016 Weldment, leg brace, frame, left 1
5 22-021-006 Cylinder, 2½” x 18” (1½” rod) 1
6 22-514-014 Weldment, frame, push plate 1
7 22-01-022 Bracket, guide, push plate 2
8 A/L Screw, hex head, 3/8”16 UNC x 1” long 4

9 A/L Washer, flat, 3/8” ID 4
10 A/L Bolt, hex head, 3/8”-16 UNC x 1½” long 6
11 A/L Bolt, hex head, 5/8”-11 UNC x 4¼” long 1
12 A/L Nut, hex, 5/8”-11 UNC 1
13 A/L Bolt, hex head, 1/2”-13 UNC x 1¼” long 4
14 A/L Nut, hex, 1/2”-13 UNC 4
15 A/L Bolt, hex head, 1/4”-20 UNC x ¾” long 8
16 A/L Nut, hex, 1/4”-20 UNC 8

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