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Vertical balers for dependable, cost-saving recycling
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2207 EAST ONTARIO STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 19134
VERTICAL BALERS
FOR DEPENDABLE, COST-SAVING RECYCLING
ENGINEERED FOR SUPERIOR DURABILITY & MAXIMUM SAFETY
Model #_______________
Serial #_______________

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  • Page 1 2207 EAST ONTARIO STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 19134 VERTICAL BALERS FOR DEPENDABLE, COST-SAVING RECYCLING ENGINEERED FOR SUPERIOR DURABILITY & MAXIMUM SAFETY Model #_______________ Serial #_______________...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION GENERAL WARRANTY SAFETY/TRAINING INFORMATION 6-10 CONTROL LAYOUT BALER OPERATING MODES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13-16 SAFE BALE EJECTION PROCEDURE 17-18 BALING WIRE IMFORMATION PLC TROUBLESHOOTING 20-25 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 26-30 LOCKOUT PROCEDURES 31-32 BALER MINIMUM CLEARANCE CHART INSTALLATION INFORMATION 34-36 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 37-40...
  • Page 3 Congratulations on your purchase of a PTR Baler.  PTR is known for producing balers with the highest safety and quality standards in the industry.  All PTR Balers are factory tested and receive a vigorous quality assurance inspection to insure top performance and safety in the field.

  • Page 4: General

    GENERAL  PTR’s vertical downstroke baler is designed with the operator’s safety in mind. However, as with most industrial equipment, the ultimate responsibility for safety rests with the operator.  It is the operator’s duty to be thoroughly familiar with this manual and video before operating the baler.

  • Page 5: Warranty

    The foregoing shall constitute the sole remedy of the purchaser, and the responsibility of PTR BALER AND COMPACTOR COMPANY.
  • Page 6 The Baler Safety Video supplied by PTR should be shown to all potential operators and the manual should be read thoroughly.

  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    6. It is imperative that proper housekeeping is performed in the area behind and around the baler. The areas behind the baler must be kept clean and free of debris, pallets and any other material. PTR recommends that this area be inspected daily to maintain the safe operation of vertical balers.

  • Page 8: Operator Safety

    5. Keep baler clean and free of dirt and other contaminants. Failure to do so may cause illness or death. 6. The areas behind the baler must be kept clean and free of debris, pallets and any other material. 7. PTR recommends that the area behind the baler be inspected daily to maintain the safe operation of vertical balers.
  • Page 9 12. The areas behind the baler must be kept clean and free of debris, pallets and any other material. 13. PTR recommends that the area behind the baler be inspected daily to maintain the safe operation of vertical balers.
  • Page 10 Attachment A TRAINING RECORD Employee Name Description of Training and other Notes Date of Seen Video Employee Signature Yes/No Training Store name and location: ______________________ Training Video Present at Store: ____________________ Manual present at Store: __________________ Store #: _______ Name or Trainer: ____________________ Store Manager Name: _________________________ Signature of Trainer: ___________________ Signature and Date: ____________________________...
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  • Page 12 BALER MODES There are three basic modes of operation a downstroke vertical baler will perform – loading, compression, and ejection. LOADING Material is evenly loaded into the baler chamber while the safety charging gate and ram are in the UP position. The baler chamber door is closed and locked. COMPRESSION With the safety gate down, the ram pushes the material down into the bottom of the baler chamber area.
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  • Page 26 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BALER WILL NOT OPERATE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY No Power 1. Check main power source 1. Check if power key switch is on 2. Reset Overloads 3. Check motor starter contacts for extreme wear 4. Check if gate is down 5.
  • Page 27 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE RAM WILL NOT TRAVEL DOWN POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY A) Directional Valve Check valve solenoid Malfunction Push in manual override, pins are on each end of solenoid B) Electrical Malfunction Perform electrical system continuity check C) Material Jamming Ram Remove all jamming material from ram D) Ram Switch Ram Switch not in proper position...
  • Page 28 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE RAM WILL NOT TRAVEL UP POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Hydraulic Fluid Level Low Check hydraulic fluid level gauge on reservoir, add hydraulic fluid. Pump Taking Air Check fittings to see if they are tight Directional Valve Check valve solenoid Malfunction Push in manual override, pins are on each end of solenoid...
  • Page 29 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE RAM DRIFTS DOWN POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Directional Valve Spool may be jammed Cylinder Seals may be damaged (Replace seals or replace cylinder) Hoses may be reversed. Verify “A” to (optional) Regenerative Hydraulic Valve extend and “B” to retract. Hydraulic Leak Check all connections for leaks.
  • Page 30 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BALER IS NOISY POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Ram Rubbing Cylinder and ram may not be centered in chamber Cylinder rod may be bent Noise at Directional Valve Directional valve worn Check for broken springs inside valve PUMP NOISE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Oil Reservoir Level Low...
  • Page 31 DANGER: THE AREAS BEHIND THE BALER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND FREE OF ANY DEBRIS, PALLETS, AND ANY OTHER MATERIAL Balers that are found not to be operating safely, must be IMMIEDIATELY reported to PTR Baler and Compactor AT: (800) 523- 3654...
  • Page 32 Affected employees shall be notified that the servicing or maintenance has been completed and the equipment is ready for use. PTR Baler & Compactor strongly recommends that current and applicable ANSI and OSHA standards be made available to operators at all times. At the time of printing the applicable OSHA Standard 29 CFR1910.147 / 1910.147 Appendix A applied.
  • Page 33 DIMENSIONS AND MINIMUM CLEARANCES OF INSTALLED BALERS: MODEL 1800HD 2300HD 3400HD 3600HDLP 5000HD 7200HD 7' -11 1/2" 7' -11 1/2" 11' -6" 12' - 8" 12' - 7" 7' - 11.5" 12' - 6" 12' - 6" 4' - 2" 4' - 10"...

  • Page 34: Installation Information

    Checklist, and the Baler Installation Information sheet. 8. Supply the customer with the operation manual and video. Also, get them to sign them the two checklists and the Baler Installation Information sheet which must be completed and mailed or faxed to PTR.
  • Page 35 Please complete and mail/fax this form along with the Philadelphia, PA, 10134 completed Baler Safety Checklist, immediately after installation Fax: (215) 533 - 8907 PTR Baler and Compactor Company Baler Installation: Information / Check List Baler Information: Model No Serial No...
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  • Page 41: Electrical Information

    The unit “as shipped” is pre-wired to a specific voltage, as shown on the cover of its control panel. The standard baler is intended for indoor installations only. Please contact PTR Baler and Compactor Co. if a baler is required for an outdoor application. CAUTION If your power supply voltage does not agree with the voltage stated on the Compactor control panel cover, DO NOT CONNECT THEM;...
  • Page 42 ELECTRICAL INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The baler must be connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment- grounding terminal or lead on the baler. A qualified electrician should be consulted if there is any doubt as to whether an outlet box or the machine is properly grounded.
  • Page 47 Electrical Information For 50Hz power GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The compactor must be connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment- grounding terminal or lead on the compactor. A qualified electrician should be consulted if there is any doubt as to whether an outlet box or the machine is properly grounded.
  • Page 57 PRESSURE SETTING PROCEDURE 1. Locate relief valve & loosen locking nut 2. Turn adjustment screw counter-clockwise to lower pressure setting 3. Locate the set screw on the pressure switch & loosen it 4. Turn the adjustment ring on the pressure switch clockwise to raise pressure switch setting 5.
  • Page 58 PRESSURE CHECKING PROCEDURE 1. Note reverse timer setting in PLC, and adjust the reverse timer setting to the maximum allowable value 2. Run the machine & watch the pressure gauge as the cylinder reaches maximum pressure (ram fully extended) 3. The pressure on the pressure gauge should spike towards an area around the labeled working pressure 4.

  • Page 61: Parts & Service

    PARTS AND SERVICE PTR Baler and Compactor Company has carefully chosen the components in your vertical downstroke baler to be the best available for you particular model. We strongly recommend that all replacement parts be identical to the original components.
  • Page 65 EFFECTIVE 10/2016 1800 1800 2300 2300 3400 3600 3400 5000 7230 7200 PART NO. DESCRIPTION HDLP HDLP 500459 PUMP 1.3 G.P.M. 500460 PUMP 3.7 G.P.M. 605746 PUMP 10.5 G.P.M. 500127 PUMP 15.1 G.P.M. 500063 4 WAY VALVE: SS-G01-C7Y-FR-E115 155529 5 WAY VALVE: SS-G03-C7Y-FR-E115 330766.1 PRESSURE GAUGE 0 TO 4000 P.S.I.
  • Page 66 EFFECTIVE 10/2016 1800 1800 2300 2300 3400 3600 3400 5000 7230 7200 PART NO. DESCRIPTION HDLP HDLP 155397 UP/DOWN PUSH BUTTON 155398 EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON 155399 CONTACT BLOCKS KA-1 155400 CONTACT BLOCKS KA-2 155401 CONTACT BLOCKS KA-3 155392 RELAY (11 PIN) 155393 RELAY BASE (11 PIN) 311604...
  • Page 67 EFFECTIVE 10/2016 1800 1800 2300 2300 3400 3600 3400 5000 7230 7200 PART NO. DESCRIPTION HDLP HDLP 500042 POWER UNIT 3 H.P. 500077 POWER UNIT 5 H.P. (220V/1PH.) 500985 POWER UNIT 10 H.P. 500985 POWER UNIT 10 H.P.-H.T. 500986 POWER UNIT 15 H.P. 500995 POWER UNIT 20 H.P.

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