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PLAY IT SAFE!
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE
AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
FOR
VERTICAL RECYCLER BALER
V-4224
CE RATED MODEL
VERNON, AL - FAYETTE, AL
YERINGTON, NV - CLEARFIELD, PA
Marathon Equipment Co. OMI Manual No. 0011CE, Rev. 02/02
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CONTENTS SECTION 1 - Operation Introduction ..................................................................1-1 EC Declaration of Conformity....................................... 1-2 Pre-Operating Instructions ....................................... 1-3 Controls ....................................................................... 1-4 Control Description ...................................................... 1-5 Operating Instructions Making A Bale .........................................
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1 OPERATION INTRODUCTION THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A MARATHON VERTICAL BALER. This product is designed to give you reliable service and superior performance for years to come. To guarantee top performance and the safest operation of the baler, each person involved in the operation, maintenance and installation of the baler should read and thoroughly understand the instructions in this manual and follow all warnings. The employer(s) involved in the operation, maintenance and installation of the
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1 OPERATION P.O. Box 1798 Vernon, AL 35592-1798 800-633-8974 205-695-9105 http//www.marathonequipment.com EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 Pursuant to The Council of The European Communities Directive 89/392/EEC, as amended by 91/36P/EEC The Machine/Installation: PRODUCT: V-4224 Vertical Recycler Baler SERIAL NUMBER: As specified for EC export YEAR OF MANUFACTURE: 2006 The above has been developed, designed and manufactured in accordance with the a
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1 OPERATION PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STAND CLEAR WHILE BALER IS IN OPERATION. WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE BALER UNTIL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD. NEVER ENTER ANY PART OF THE BALER UNLESS THE DISCONNECT SWITCH HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND PADLOCKED. Before starting the baler, be sure no one is inside. Be certain that everyone is clear of all points of operation and pinch point areas before starting. See Lock-Out & Ta g - O u t instructions in the Maintenance section. THE EMPLOYER
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1 OPERATION C O N T R O L S RED WARNING LIGHT KEYED ON/OFF SWITCH AUTOCYCLE BUTTON EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON MANUAL UP BUTTON MANUAL DOWN BUTTON BALE MADE LIGHT RESET INTERLOCK OVERRIDE FEED GATE *SEE CONTROL DESCRIPTION ON FOLLOWING PAGE POWER UNIT CONTROL PANEL BALE DOOR 1-4
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1 OPERATION CONTROL DESCRIPTION 1. ON-OFF (Keyed Selector Switch) Turning this switch to the ON position activates the other controls in the control panel. The baler can not be operated unless the key is in the switch and the switch is in the ON position. The purpose of this switch is to allow only authorized and trained personnel to operate the baler. The key should be removed from the baler when not in use and should stay in the possession of only responsible and trained personnel. 2. EMERGEN
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1 OPERATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - MAKING A BALE WA R N I N G : DO NOT O P E R ATE BALER UNTIL O P E R ATING INSTRUCTIONS A R E UNDERSTOOD. See page 1-4 for control panel layout. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: Push the large red button to STOP WARNING: Interlocks and safety devices were installed on this unit for your p r o t e c t i o n . Never disable or bypass any interlock or safety device. Failure to comply with this warning could result in serious injury or death. TO MAKE A BALE : 1. Feed materi
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1 OPERATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - BALE TIE OFF/BALE EJECT When the “BALE MADE” light comes on it is time to tie off the bale and eject the bale from the baler. See page 1-4 for control panel layout and location. See the following page for a diagram of the following steps. FOR BALE TIE OFF & BALE EJECT: 1. Press the MANUAL UP button until the platen is in the up position and the feed gate raises. 2. Insert a large, flat piece of material across the top of the bale. With the platen in the “
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1 OPERATION DIAGRAM - BALE TIE OFF/BALE EJECT FRONT VIEW OF BALER SIDE VIEW FEED GATE OPENS WHEN BALE DOOR IS OPENED PLATEN BALE TIE SLOTS BALE TIES ENTER BALE TIES THROUGH PLATEN FOLLOW LOOPED END FIRST WIRE GUIDES BALE TIE SLOTS BALE TIES EXIT THROUGH FLOOR BALE CHAMBER DOOR OPENED BALE TIE - TIGHTENED BALE DURING HAND TIGHT EJECTION EJECTED BALE PALLET OR BALE CART SIDE VIEW RECOMMENDED FOR - BALE SUPPORTING BALE 1-8
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1 OPERATION TIE SLOT CLEANING AT TIMES THE TIE SLOTS MAY BECOME OBSTRUCTED WITH MATERIAL AND PREVENT THE WIRE TIES FROM PROPER INSERTION THROUGH THE SLOTS AND AROUND THE BALE. THE BALER IS SUPPLIED WITH A SLOT CLEANING TOOL FOR RODDING OUT THE TIE SLOTS. TO USE, INSERT THE TOOL INTO THE BLOCKED SLOT AND PUNCH OR DRAG THE MATERIAL OUT. IF THE WIRE GUIDES BECOME OBSTRUCTED WITH MATERIAL , THE BALER SHOULD BE EMPTIED, LOCKED OUT AND TAGGED OUT, AND THE PLATEN SHOULD BE CHOCKED AS SHOWN IN THE
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1 OPERATION DECALS WARNING DECAL REQUIREMENTS When your baler leaves the factory, several WARNING DECALS are installed for protection. These labels are subject to wear and abuse due to the nature of the operation. THESE DECALS MUST BE MAINTA I N E D. Additional decals may be purchased through your distributor. DESCRIPTION 1 06-2682 1 MARATHON LOGO/A DOVER COMPANY 2 06-3309 6 CE RATED DANGER STRIPE (275mm) 3 06-2582 1 NO ACCESS FOR UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS 4 06-2755 1 DO NOT ENTER/CONFINED SPACE
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1 OPERATION DECAL PLACEMENT 1-11
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2 MAINTENANCE LOCK-OUT & TAG-OUT INSTRUCTIONS FOREWORD: Before entering any part of the baler, be sure that all sources of energy have been shut off, all potential hazards have been eliminated, and the baler is locked-out and tagged-out in accordance with O S H A and ANSI requirements. Before servicing the OFF hydraulic system or the inside of the bale chamber, THE PLATEN MUST BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED A S SHOWN ON THE NEXT PA G E. The specific lock-out and tag-out instructions may vary from compan
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2 MAINTENANCE SUPPORTING OF PLATEN WARNING: BEFORE ENTERING BALE CHAMBER FOR SERVICE, BE SURE THAT THE PLATEN IS SECURELY SUPPORTED. AT A MINIMUM, USE TWO WOODEN 100mm x 100mm BEAMS (GOOD CONDITION), CUT TO FIT SNUG IN EACH REAR CORNER OF THE CHAMBER WHILE SUPPORTING THE PLATEN IN THE UP POSITION. THE TOP END OF EACH BEAM SHOULD BE IN THE EXTREME CORNER, WHILE THE BOTTOM END SHOULD BE POSITIONED OVER THE OUTER TIE SLOT IN THE FLOOR. SEE DIAGRAM BELOW. DANGER: DO NOT CLIMB ON SIDES OF BALER. US
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2 MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE WARNING: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE PROCEDURES ON THE BALER, MAKE SURE THE BALER IS LOCKED-OUT AND TAGGED-OUT PER THE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 2-1. FOR MAINTENANCE INSIDE THE BALE CHAMBER, SEE THE PLATEN CHOCKING PROCEDURE ON PAGE 2-2. MONTHLY 1. Check external hoses for chafing, rubbing, leakage, or other deterioration and damage. Tighten all fittings as necessary. Check hydraulic cylinder, cylinder pin and bolts for signs of wear and fatigue
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2 MAINTENANCE PRESSURE SETTING DANGER: DO NOT CLIMB ON SIDES OF BALER. USE A LADDER OR WORK PLATFORM WHEN WORKING ON TOP OF THE BALER OR OTHER AREAS OF THE BALER THAT CAN NOT BE REACHED FROM GROUND LEVEL. WARNING: FEED GATE WILL EXTEND ABOVE THE TO P OF THE BALER WHEN THE FEED GATE IS RAISED. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE SETTING 1. Using the “MANUAL DOWN” button, run the platen to the fully down position. RELIEF VALVE Lock-out and Tag-out the power per the 2. “A” PORT instructions on page 2-1. Rel
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2 MAINTENANCE PRESSURE SETTING AND INTERLOCK TESTING DANGER: DO NOT CLIMB ON SIDES OF BALER. USE A LADDER OR WORK PLATFORM WHEN WORKING ON TOP OF THE BALER OR OTHER AREAS OF THE BALER THAT CAN NOT BE REACHED FROM GROUND LEVEL. WA R N I N G : FEED GATE WILL EXTEND ABOVE THE TO P OF THE BALER WHEN T H E FEED GATE IS RAISED. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE SETTING-(continued) 14. Continue to press the “MANUAL DOWN” button and adjust the Relief Valve to 1800 psi. 15. While holding 1800 psi. adjust the p
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2 MAINTENANCE CYLINDER REMOVAL AND REBUILDING DANGER: DO NOT CLIMB ON SIDES OF BALER. USE A LADDER OR WORK PLATFORM WHEN WORKING ON TOP OF THE BALER OR OTHER AREAS OF THE BALER THAT CAN NOT BE REACHED FROM GROUND LEVEL. WARNING: FEED GATE WILL EXTEND ABOVE THE TOP OF THE BALER WHEN THE FEED GATE IS RAISED. CYLINDER REMOVAL 1. Close the feed gate. 2. Turn on power and lower the platen using the MANUAL DOWN button. Turn off power. 3. Disconnect and Lock-out and Tag-out power per instructions on p
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2 MAINTENANCE FEED GATE LATCH A D J U S T M E N T NOTE: Adjustment is made by tightening or loosening the TENSION ADJUSTMENT NUT with the feed gate in the up position. Spring tension should not exceed 5 lbs to prevent excessive wear on the feed gate latch and striker. TENSION ADJUSTMENT NUT FEED GATE SPRING STRIKER FEED GATE LATCH BALE DOOR BOLTS FOR STRIKER NOTE: In the event of excessive wear, the feed gate latch STRIKER is removable and replaceable. Striker may be replaced by removing the tw
