Multiquip MVH206GH - Manual (Page 13)

MVH-206GH PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (06/17/08) — PAGE 13
GENERAL INFORMATION
PLATE COMPACTOR
The Mikasa MVH-206GH is a walk behind, reversible plate
compactor designed for the compaction of sand, clay and
asphalt. This plate compactor is a powerful compacting
tool capable of applying a tremendous force in consecutive
high frequency vibrations to a soil surface. Its applications
include soil compacting for road, embankments and
reservoirs as well as backfilling for gas pipelines, water
pipelines and cable installation work.
VIBRATORY PLATES
The vibratory plates of the MVH-206GH produce low
amplitude high frequency vibrations, designed to compact
granular soils.
The resulting vibrations cause forward motion. The engine
and handle are vibration isolated from the vibrating plate.
The heavier the plate, the more compaction force it
generates.
REVERSIBLE VIBRATORY PLATES
Reversible vibratory plates have two eccentric weights that
allow a smooth transition for forward and reverse travel,
plus increased compaction force as the result of dual
weights.
Due to their weight and force, reversible plates are ideal
for semi-cohesive soils.
FREQUENCY/SPEED
The compactor's vibrating plate maximum frequency is
5200 vpm (vibrations per minute). The forward and reverse
travel speed of the compactor is approximately 75 feet/
minute (23 meters/minute).
ENGINE
The Mikasa MVH-206GH Plate Compactor is equipped with
a GX240U1SMX2 (recoil start) gasoline engine.
CONTROLS
Before starting the MVH-206GH Plate Compactor, identify
and understand the function of the controls and
components.