Installation instructions, Warning, Tools and parts – Gladiator GACP15XXMG Garage Compactor User Manual
Page 4: Unpacking, Location requirements

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installer: Leave Use and Care Guide with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Use and Care Guide for future reference and for
local electrical inspector’s use, if required.
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Tools Needed
Parts Supplied
Unpacking
IMPORTANT:
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Do not grasp console to move compactor.
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Begin in the room where the compactor will be located.
1.
Remove compactor from shipping carton.
2.
Remove all packaging materials such as tape and shipping pads.
3.
Use a mild detergent and warm water to remove waxy residue
caused by shipping material.
4.
Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For more information, see
“Cleaning.”
5.
Be sure the power cord is attached to the cord clip on the rear of
the compactor.
6.
Place the 2 corner posts from the carton on the floor near the
compactor.
7.
Open the compactor drawer and remove any shipping materials
or other items from the drawer.
NOTE: Do not remove the compactor bag.
8.
Grasp the handle and raise the front of drawer until it clears the
drawer stops.
9.
Grasp sides of drawer and lift drawer out of compactor.
10. Place the drawer on the 2 corner posts.
11. Place the other 2 corner posts on the floor to the side of the
compactor.
12. Grasp the sides of the compactor cabinet and put compactor on
its side on top of the corner posts.
13. Remove the shipping base from the bottom of the compactor.
Location Requirements
Product Dimensions
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Level
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Pliers
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⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head socket wrench
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⁷⁄₁₆" hex-head socket wrench
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Tape measure
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Utility knife
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Flat-head screwdriver
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Caster frame
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Fixed casters with wheel brakes (2)
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Swivel casters (2)
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Locking nuts (16)
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Bolts (16)
A. Cord clip
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install compactor.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
A
A. Leveling legs
B. Shipping base
B
A
34
¹⁄₈
"
(86.7 cm)
24"
(61 cm)
15"
(38.1 cm)