Multiquip MVH150VD2 - Manual (Page 13)

MVH150VD2 PLATE COMPACTOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (10/10/08) — PAGE 13
GENERAL INFORMATION
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Mikasa MVH150VD2 is a walk-behind, reversible
plate compactor designed for the compaction of sand and
clay. 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 backfi lling for gas pipelines, water
pipelines and cable installation work.
ECCENTRIC WEIGHTS
A set of rotating eccentric weights within the vibrator
case produces low amplitude high frequency vibrations,
designed to compact granular soil. The rotation of the
weights are controlled hydraulically through a lever on the
control handle. Changing the position of the lever allows
smooth transition between forward and reverse travel.
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.
ANTI-VIBRATION HANDLE SYSTEM (AVT)
This compactor is equipped with advanced anti-vibration
handle design that reduces vibration to the operator by up
to 50% compared to other plate compactors.
FREQUENCY/SPEED
The compactor's vibrating plate has a frequency of 5,400
vpm (vibrations per minute). The forward and reverse travel
speed of the compactor is approximately 82 feet/minute
(25 meters/minute).
ENGINE
The plate compactor is equipped with a Yanmar
L48V6AF3R4AAW4 air-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel engine.