Vestil MTC-RB - Manual (Page 9)

T O M OVE T HE C OMPACTOR :
Failure to apply proper repositioning practices described in this section of the manual may result in
serious personal injuries.
• DO NOT move the compactor with a drum on the base weldment.
• Make sure that the jack handle is locked in the storage position with the clevis pin (#11) secured with the hitch
pin (#7).
• MTC-RB model compactors should only be moved with the roll-out tray secured according to Step 9 on p.8.
Fig. 10 Hand Placement
Step 1 Stand to the side of the unit with the wheels, grab the jack and jack
handle (Fig. 10).
Step 2 Tilt the unit back until the
wheels contact the ground (Fig.
11).
Fig. 11 Moving Unit
Step 3 Push the unit to desired
location, and then slowly lower
the raised side of the unit until
the base contacts the ground.
M
AINTENANCE AND
I
NSPECTIONS
:
The end-user bears responsibility to verify that the compactor complies with all regulations, codes, and standards
that apply in the location where the device is used.
Inspections:
DO NOT use the compactor if an inspection reveals any structural damage. Structural damage
might include, but is not limited to, cracked welds, warping or other deformation of the frame members.
Regular/Frequent: The person(s) designated to conduct inspections by your employer/the owner must do so
before the compactor is used for the first time, and before each subsequent use. If the compactor is
infrequently used, conduct the following 2 steps at least once every 2 weeks. Inspect the compactor for:
1. Structural damage or deformation;
2. Proper functioning of the jack.
Periodic: inspect the following at least once per month for corrosion, damage, and excessive wear, or for noisy or
rough operation:
1. Compactor plate;
2. Jack front and back plates;
3. Jack and jack handle;
4. Fasteners (bolts, nuts, clevis pin and hitch pin);
5. Labels (as shown in Fig. 13, p. 11).
Maintenance:
The owner/your employer must implement a maintenance program to ensure the proper function
and safety of the compactor, and is responsible for training employees to work on the compactor. “Work on”
refers to operating, loading, cleaning, servicing, maintaining, or repairing the unit. ONLY trained, competent
maintenance personnel or contractors should perform inspection, maintenance, or repair work.
Step 1 Tag the compactor, “Out of Service.”
Step 2 Conduct “Regular/Frequent” and “Periodic” inspections.
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