Page 3 - Compactor Owner ’s Manual; CONTENTS
3 Compactor Owner ’s Manual General ................................................. TC51 Specifications .............................. TC71 Specifications .............................. TC80 Specifications .............................. TC91S Specifications ............................ TC151S / TC...
Page 4 - GENERAL
4 www.rockbreaker.com BTI compactors are designed to mount on mini-excavators, backhoes andexcavators. BTI compactors combine impulse force, down pressure, andvibration to work as soil compactors or pile/sheet drivers. The compactor has 3 basic components: • Mounting Bracket: attaches the compactor ...
Page 5 - TC51 SPECIFICATIONS
5 Compactor Owner ’s Manual TC51 SPECIFICATIONS Impulse Force: 2,250 - 3,000 lb 2,250 - 3,000 lb 1,020 - 1,360 kg 1,020 - 1,360 kg Oil Flow Req'd: 8 - 12 US gpm 12 - 18 USgpm 30 - 45 l/min 44 - 68 l/min Cycles/Minute: 1,940 - 2,200 1,940 - 2,200 Hydraulic Connections: #8 JIC Male #8 JIC Male Minimum...
Page 7 - TC80 SPECIFICATIONS
7 Compactor Owner ’s Manual TC80 SPECIFICATIONS Impulse Force: 5,000 - 8,200 lb2,270 - 3,727 kg Oil Flow Req'd: 20 - 26 US gpm75 - 97 l/min Cycles/Minute: 1,659 - 2,200 Hydraulic Connections: #12 JIC Male Minimum Tube I.D.: ¾" Operating Pressure: 1,300 - 2,000 psi88 - 136 bar Base Plate Dimensio...
Page 9 - Hydraulic Connections:
9 Compactor Owner ’s Manual Impulse Force: 11,120 - 16,610 lb 11,120 - 16,610 lb 5,055 - 7,550 kg 5,055 - 7,550 kg Oil Flow Req'd: 25 - 31 US gpm 35 - 43 US gpm 95 - 117 l/min 132 - 163 l/min Cycles/Minute: 1,800 - 2,200 1,800 - 2,200 Hydraulic Connections: #16 JIC Male #16 JIC Male Minimum Tube I.D...
Page 11 - Danger; HAZARD ALERTS
11 Compactor Owner ’s Manual Danger, Warning, and Caution are hazard alerts used in this manual andon the compactor decals to identify hazards on or near the carrier andcompactor. Danger - Immediate hazards, which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken...
Page 14 - Do not operate or service the compactor unless you are qualified.
14 www.rockbreaker.com Head Foot Eye Hearing Protection Protection Protection Protection Do not operate or service the compactor unless you are qualified. Avoid loose fitting clothing, loose or uncovered long hair, jewelry andloose personal articles. These can get caught in moving parts. Jewelrymay ...
Page 15 - Sizing the Compactor based on the Type of Work; For proper compaction we recommend the following lift size; Typical
15 Compactor Owner ’s Manual The compactor must be sized properly for both the carrier on which itwill be mounted and the work to be done. Sizing the Compactor based on the Type of Work Most applications require the soil under a road or load bearing surface tobe compacted to 95% or greater than the ...
Page 16 - in choosing the correct sized compactor.; Carrier
16 www.rockbreaker.com Always use a compactor sized to the carrier. A compactor that is toosmall for the carrier will damage the compactor, while a compactor toobig will damage the carrier. Ensure you have the proper installation kitfor attaching the compactor and that the carrier's hydraulic system...
Page 17 - • The carrier must have a hydraulic circuit which will provide the; TYPICAL HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS
17 Compactor Owner ’s Manual To run, a compactor needs hydraulic flow in one direction within a work-ing pressure range. When installing the compactor the carrier hydrauliccircuit must have the following: • The carrier must have a hydraulic circuit which will provide the correct flow • A switch to a...
Page 19 - Carrier without Auxiliar y Circuit
19 Compactor Owner ’s Manual Carrier without Auxiliar y Circuit If the carrier does not have an auxiliary control valve (see Figure 2), apriority flow control valve must be installed to direct oil flow from thenormal circuit to the compactor. The priority flow control valve is usual-ly equipped with...
Page 20 - INSTALLATION
20 www.rockbreaker.com There is no separate pressure adjustment on the compactor. The compactor's supply oil should be directed out the left side of theboom and the return line back on the boom's right side. A combination ofhoses and steel tubing is recommended to keep the installation neat andcost ...
Page 24 - OPERATION
24 www.rockbreaker.com Hourly Production Rates Compaction of Materials BTI compactors achieve material compaction by using impulse force andvibration to displace air and water pockets in the material. Compactionperformance depends on 3 items: • Type and size of material being compacted• Moisture con...
Page 25 - Compact in lift depths of:
25 Compactor Owner ’s Manual Lift Depths Shut off the compactor and lift it into the air to a new position, or usingminimum boom down-force slide the compactor along the ground. Avoiddragging the compactor's plate across the material surface ('ironing')while the motor is running. Forces exerted on t...
Page 26 - Daily Inspection
When compaction is complete, shut off compactor before lifting it fromthe ground. Do not pound the ground with the compactor. Do not start in the middle of an un-compacted area. Always start at theedge, near a solid wall, bank, or a previously compacted area. Compacting Clay Materials Clay type mate...
Page 27 - Removal and Storage; Maintenance- Ever y 40 Hours of Operation; Do not overfill the oil reservoir.; Check that mounting pins and bushings are receiving lubrication.
Disconnect the pressure and return lines. Cap the lines on the machineand on the compactor to prevent dirt from entering. Remove pins to disconnect compactor from boom. Spread grease on pinsand bushings after removal to prevent corrosion. Removal and Storage 27 Compactor Owner ’s Manual OPERATION Ma...
Page 28 - PRODUCT WARRANTY
28 www.rockbreaker.com 1. BREAKER TECHNOLOGY Company (hereinafter referred to as BTI) war-rants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period oftwelve (12) months from the date of installation. This warranty does not covero-rings, seals, fittings, hoses, or other items consi...
Page 29 - BRACKET OPTIONS
29 Compactor Owner ’s Manual BRACKET OPTIONS Bolt-On Rigid Top Mount: (Shown on TC80)Standard equipment on TC51,TC71, TC80 & TC301 Bolt-On QA Non-SwivelTop Mount: Available as an option on theTC71 & TC80 QA Swivel Top Mount: Standard equipment on TC91S &TC151S. Optional Bolt-On on theTC7...
Page 33 - Flow Control Kit
33 Compactor Owner ’s Manual TC71 PARTS Item 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425 Description Upper BodyIsolatorBearing HousingBolt - Grade 8LocknutFlat WasherLower HousingEccentric AssemblyBearingReatining RingO-RingBearing Housing - Motor SideBolt - Grade 8Nordlock Washer SetGasketPlugFitting...