IMPORTANT–Please Read and Follow!
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Site Preparation
It is recommended that a thorough site inspection be
conducted PRIOR to unpacking and moving this appliance.
Make sure that incoming voltage is the
same as unit rating. An electric rating
plate specifying voltage, hertz, and amps
is attached to the product. Wiring the
compactor with more voltage than it is
rated for may cause severe damage. To
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons, installation work and
electrical wiring must be done by qualified
technician in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards, including
fire-rated conditions.
• Before beginning–please read these
instructions completely and carefully.
• DO NOT remove permanently affixed
labels, warnings, or rating plates from the
trash compactor. This may void warranty or
create an unsafe product.
• Please observe all national and local
codes.
• Please ensure that this product is properly
grounded.
• The installer should leave these
instructions with the consumer who should
retain for local inspector’s use and for
future reference.
Table of Contents
Warnings & Important Information ______________________________________ 3
Dimensions __________________________________________________________ 5
Specifications ________________________________________________________ 6
Cutout Dimensions ___________________________________________________ 7
Electrical Requirements _______________________________________________ 8
General Information __________________________________________________ 9
Installation __________________________________________________________ 10
Panel Installation and Dimensions______________________________________ 11
Accessory Door Panel (PTDP15) ____________________________________ 11
Accessory Door Panel (PDTP18) ____________________________________ 12
Custom Door Panel _______________________________________________ 13
How the Compactor Works ___________________________________________ 14
Operation___________________________________________________________ 15
Key Lock Switch __________________________________________________ 15
Clock/Auto Delay _________________________________________________ 15
Battery Backup ___________________________________________________ 15
Preparing Odor Control Disk _______________________________________ 16
Installing Odor Control Disk________________________________________ 16
Installing Bag_____________________________________________________ 17
Compacting______________________________________________________ 17
Compacting Tips _________________________________________________ 17
Bag Removal _____________________________________________________ 18
Cleaning____________________________________________________________ 19
Troubleshooting _____________________________________________________ 20
Service & Registration ________________________________________________ 21
Warranty____________________________________________________________ 22
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DO NOT put paint, oily rags, lighter fluid cans,
paint thinner cans, etc., in your compactor. Doing
so could result in spontaneous combustion causing
a fire and/or explosion.
NEVER push trash into the bucket with hands or
feet. Trash might contain broken glass, sharp
pieces of metal, etc., which could cause injury.
Glass fragments and other sharp trash pieces
may be on or around the surfaces to be cleaned.
Carefully remove these objects before wiping
down any surfaces.
DO NOT compact aerosol cans or any other
containers still holding or which held toxic
chemicals, insecticides, or combustible contents.
Fumes may be rereleased that are hazardous to
health or may result in fire or explosion.
The odor control disk contains material that may
cause moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with
eyes. Harmful if swallowed. Wash skin or clothing
thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
DO NOT reuse empty foil pouch.
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