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Description / Abstract:
This standard revises requirements to minimize the risk of fire,
electrical shock and injury to persons during operation and
maintenance of stationary compacting equipment for use with wastes
and recyclable materials by commercial businesses, apartment
buildings, industrial plants, waste processing facilities, waste
disposal and transfer industries, and recycling facilities.
The requirements of this standard apply to stationary compactors
rated at 600 volts or less, for outdoor or indoor use, and are
employed in accordance with the manufacturer's written
installation, operation, and maintenance instructions and
procedures.
This standard does not apply to compactors intended for use in
private homes.
This standard does not apply to mobile landfill compactors and
compactor-type equipment that is operational when permanently
mounted on trucks or other vehicles.