Owner's Manual

4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tools
Installer: Leave User Instructions with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep User Instructions for future reference
and for local electrical inspector’s use if required.
Tools needed:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
 Level  Phillips No. 2 screwdriver
 Tape measure  Flat-head screwdriver
 Pliers  5/16" box-end wrench
 Scissors  Utility knife
Unpacking
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install compactor.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Begin in the room where the compactor will be located.
1. Remove compactor from shipping carton. Follow the
instructions on the shipping carton.
2. Remove all packaging materials such as tape and
shippingpads.
3. Use a mild detergent and warm water to remove waxy
residue caused by shipping material.
4. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For more information,
see the “Cleaning” section.
5. Be sure the power cord is attached to the cord clip on
the rear of the compactor.
Power cord clip
6. Place two of the four corner posts from the packaging
on the oor near the compactor.
7. Press the foot pedal to open the compactor drawer
and remove any shipping materials or other items from
the drawer.
NOTE: Do not remove the compactor bag.
8. If the compactor has a full front panel, install the handle.
The handle is located inside the drawer.
To install handle:
 Insert screws into the holes from the inside of the drawer.
 Place handle on the front of the drawer and align handle
screw holes with screw ends.
 Tighten screws snugly.
Two screws inserted
into holes from
inside of drawer
Top of drawer
Handle installed
on drawer front
9. Grasp the front of the drawer and tilt it backwards slightly
while pulling forward to clear the drawer stops.
10. Grasp the drawer handle or sides of drawer and lift drawer
out of compactor.
11. Place the drawer on the two corner posts.
12. Place the other two corner posts on the oor to the side
of the compactor.
13. Grasp the sides of the compactor cabinet and place
compactor on its side on top of the corner posts.
14. Remove the shipping base from the bottom of
the compactor.
Corner posts
Shipping base
Leveling legs
NOTE: Before returning the compactor to the upright position,
adjust the height of the compactor as necessary using the
following “Height Adjustment” instructions.