Wilkinson-Hi-Rise, LLC.

The World’s Leader in Chutes for Trash, Linen & Debris, Garbage Compactors & Automated Recycling Enhancements.  Wilkinson-Hi-Rise, LLC. is America’s premier chute and compactor company with 76 years of quality products and experience.  Specializing in waste and linen handling equipment and waste compactors, we also offer a variety of buildings and specialty fabricated products such as ADA compliant chute intake doors, kick plates, corner guards and tenant storage lockers.

We provide, project specific waste and recycling system design for architects, engineers and developers, please call from anywhere in North America at 1-800-231-3888 for any questions or to request a hard copy or specifications on disk.  For the most up to date information and specification in CSI format visit our web site at WWW.WILKINSONHIRISE.COM.

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SECTION 11172

COMPACTOR

This section is based on equipment produced by:

			Wilkinson-Hi-Rise, LLC.	
			3001 Greene Street
			Hollywood, FL 33020
			Telephone:  800-231-3888

Part 1 –GENERAL

1.1	Description
Furnish and install waste compactor Model: 600-C5 and ancillary equipment as indicated on the Drawings and as specified within.
1.2	Related Work Specified Elsewhere
Concrete work - Section 03300 “Cast in Place Concrete”
Rubbish Chute - Section 11175 “Chutes and Collectors” See Wilkinson
Electrical wiring to control panels, and wiring from control to disconnect box panels - Division 16 “Electrical”
Floor drains and hose bibs - Division 15 “Mechanical”
1.3	Quality Assurance
The equipment shall comply with the National Electric Code and ANSI-Z-245-1.
Manufacturer shall have at least 5 years experience in the manufacture of the specified equipment and shall maintain a servicing and replacement parts system for at least 3 years after installation of equipment.
The work in this section shall be subject to all applicable provisions of governing building codes and ordinances.
1.4	Submittals
Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product specifications, performance data sheets and installation instructions.
Shop Drawings: Submit plans, elevations, and details for work not fully shown by published product data; include rough in dimensions and service connection.
1.5	Product Delivery, Storage and handling
Protection:  Equipment shall be protected at all times from physical damage, dirt, water etc.
Under no condition shall compactor be used for construction trash, or any other use other than what it was intended for.

Part 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1	Compactor

General:  Compactor shall be a Wilkinson Model No. 600-C5 manufactured by Wilkinson-Hi-Rise, LLC. Wilkinson Model No. 600-C5 fully automatic, electric eye controlled, hydraulically operated, stationary, ram compactor displacing 33 cubic yards of refuse per hour into a heavy duty compaction container of a design compatible with local requirements.   The compactor body, sides and top are 3/16” steel plate reinforced with 4” structural channels for rigidity.  Compactor ram is constructed of 3/16” sides and top with 3/8” steel plate bottom.  The ram face is 3/8” steel plate, reinforced.  Header bar is 4” x 1/2” steel bar. The hopper is made 3/16” steel plate with a 1/4” back plate to take the impact of falling refuse.  The compactor floor is 1/2” thick steel including a replaceable 1/4” abrasion resistant steel wear plate. The 600-C5 produces 21,000 pounds of packing force at 2000 psi. The hopper shall be indexable to be rotated 90 or 180 to meet special field conditions.
Operation:  The operation shall be automatically controlled when the compaction chamber fills to the level where the photo sensor activates the compaction ram.  The compactor ram shall continue to cycle until all refuse is cleared.  When the container is full, compactor will automatically shut down and activate the full indicator light.
Hydraulic System: The hydraulic system shall include a 5 gpm pump, 5 HP motor, 10 gallon reservoir and directional control valve.  System shall be rated for 3000-psi operation.
Electrical System: The electrical system shall include 5 hp, 1725 rpm motor, 200-208v, 30 amps, three phase, four wire w/neutral for ground, 60Hz (other voltages on special order).  Furnished with motor starter and 115v control and logic circuit.  Overload Protection.  All components are to be UL labeled.  
Photo Sensor: The compactor shall be fitted with a reliable photoelectric sensor.  Wiring to control panel shall be in “sealtite” plastic coated sealed conduit.
Control Panel: The control panel shall be mounted remotely or on the compactor body and shall include a reverse switch, emergency stop and 100% full light.
Safety Features: Compactor door shall be fitted with captive switch not easily defeated to shut the machine down when the access door is opened.  Compactor shall automatically shut down to prevent damage from oversize or uncrushable object.
Programmable logic controllers shall not be acceptable.

Part 3 - EXECUTION
3.1	Inspection
Inspect the areas and conditions under which units are to be installed.  Do not proceed with the work until conditions are satisfactory.
3.2	Installation
Compactors shall be installed in accordance with approved drawings.
Field assembly work: perform minor field assembly work to install certain fragile or projecting parts that were not installed at the factory.
Set each component of work securely and accurately, level and properly aligned with other components and other work.  Anchor as required for secure operation.

3.3	Testing and Instructions
Test each item of operational equipment.  Provide maintenance manual.  Instruct Owner’s operation personnel in proper use and maintenance of equipment.