_____ Cycle Start Button
If compactor has a chute, the feeding opening must have a security door interlocked to stop operation of the
compactor when the security door is open.
_____ Chute has a security door
_____ Security door has electrical interlock
_____ Chute door is a walk up style
_____ Security door has mechanical interlock
Mainline disconnect switch must be located so that it can be seen from the compaction end of the compactor.
Direct feeding compactor where the loading height is less that 42 inchest must have:
(a) Deadman controls, with the control panel located in such a way that the operator cannot reach the
loading zone pinchpoint area.
(b) The installation of a point-of-operation guard that shall: prevent entry of hands, fingers, or any part
of the body into the point of operationl; in itself, creat no pinch point between the guard and moving
stationary compactor parts; offer maximum visibility of the point of operation consistent with other
requirments; be interlocked in such a manner that the stationary compactor cannot be operated if the point
of operation guard is removed; and be easily accessible for inspection and maintance.
_____ Compactor complies with above.
Direct feed compactors having automatic cycling, must have an access cover to close off the opening,
interlocked so that when the cover starts to open, the automatic cycling mode will not function