Marathon RJ-250SC - User Manual

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OPERATIONAL, MAINTENANCE,
AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
FOR
RJ-88SC
RJ-100SC
RJ-250SC
RJ-250VL
Includes HT (Hydraulic Tailgate) Units and SL
(StreamLine, Liquid Removal) Units
RAM-JET SELF-CONTAINED
COMPACTOR CONTAINER
VERNON, AL • FAYETTE, AL
YERINGTON, NV • CLEARFIELD, PA
Marathon Equipment Company • OMI Manual No. 0018, Rev. 9/03

Summary

INTRODUCTION

SPECIFICATIONS

PRE-OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATOR STATION

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR RJ-88 SC, RJ-100 SC, & RJ-250 SC

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR RJ-250 VL

OPTIONAL CONTROLS

DECALS for RJ-88 SC, RJ-100 SC, RJ-250 SC, or RJ-250 VL

DECAL PLACEMENT for RJ-88 SC, RJ-100 SC, RJ-250 SC, or RJ-250 VL

ADDITIONAL DECALS and DECAL PLACEMENT for HYDRAULIC TAILGATE (HT) UNITS

LOCK-OUT & TAG-OUT INSTRUCTIONS

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURES

PRESSURE SETTING

Procedure for setting and verifying hydraulic system pressure.

RAM CONTROL TIMER ADJUSTMENT

Guide for adjusting timer settings to control compactor ram cycle time.

CYLINDER REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

Steps for safely removing hydraulic cylinders from the compactor.

MULTI-CYCLE TIMER ADJUSTMENT - OPTION

Instructions for setting timers for multiple compactor cycles.

RAM STOP FORWARD - OPTION

Procedure for converting the compactor to a Ram Stop Forward configuration.

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

TAILGATE SEAL REPLACEMENT

CHARTS

TIMER SETTINGS

Table of timer settings for different compactor models and operation modes.

FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Chart detailing fuse and circuit breaker sizes for various motor configurations.

WIRE SIZES

Table specifying recommended wire sizes for different motor HP and voltage.

MOTOR STARTERS AND HEATER ELEMENTS

List of motor starters and heater elements by size and voltage.

PARTS LIST

MOTOR CONTROL PANEL - TYPICAL

POWER UNIT - STANDARD 5 HP

POWER UNIT - STANDARD 10 HP

HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC - TYPICAL

TROUBLE-SHOOTING CHART

CONCRETE PAD REQUIREMENTS

STEEL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

ELECTRICAL & HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION

THROUGH-THE-WALL POWER UNIT INSTALLATION

HAULER INSTRUCTIONS - GENERAL

HAULER INSTRUCTIONS - DOOR;LATCH OPERATION

HAULER INSTRUCTIONS - HYDRAULIC TAILGATE OPERATION (FOR OPTIONAL HT UNITS)

HAULER INSTRUCTIONS - LIQUID REMOVAL (FOR OPTIONAL SL UNITS)

Marathon RJ-250SC Specifications

General

Brand	Marathon
Model	RJ-250SC
Category	Trash Compactor
Type	Stationary
Material	Steel