Multiquip MVH306DSCP - Manual (Page 13)

mvh306ds2/dsCpas pLaTe COmpaCTOR • OpeRaTiOn and paRTs manuaL — Rev. #7 (02/04/14) — page 13
GENERAl NfORMATION
plate Compactor
The Mikasa MVH306DS2/DSCPAS 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 this plate compactor 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
4400 vpm (vibrations per minute). The forward and reverse
travel speed of the compactor is approximately 75 ft./minute
(23 meters/minute).
Engine
This plate compactor is equipped with a YANMAR
L70V6GJ1R1AAS5 diesel engine.
Controls
Before starting this plate compactor, identify and understand
the function of the controls and all components.