Remote Power Pack

The Remote Power Pack option allows the hydraulic power unit and electrical panel box to be mounted separately from the packer. Remote Power Units are used in applications where the packer is installed in a locations which may occasionally flood, are subject to dust or other harsh conditions. Depending on the unit, push buttons are mounted in the face of the electrical panel box or, if specified, as a separate assembly connected to 13’ Sealtite. Hydraulic couplings are welded in the side of the compactor. The power unit is connected to the compactor by two 7-foot wire braided hoses. A steel Weather Cover and NEMA 3R Electrical Panel Box is provided to protect the components. The Weather Cover tilts back for maintenance and easy access to the hydraulic components. Marathon manufactures its power units with only the highest quality components.

When the compactor operates for long periods of time without shutdown, the power unit should be equipped with an Oil Cooler.

A thermostatically controlled Oil Heater can be installed for better cold weather performance. It is installed on the oil reservoir and is equipped with a manually adjustable thermostat control so that the heater is functioning only when required. It does not have to be disconnected during the summer months. Its temperature range cannot exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tri-Volt Option

The Tri-Volt Option is offered as a time saver and for convenience. With this option, it is very easy to convert from 3 phase/208 volt to 230, to 460 and back to 208 volt. The only additional parts needed are the overload protection device (sized to voltage and motor size-see chart in compactor’s electrical panel box). This option consists of a tri-volt transformer, motor and motor starter sized large enough for any of the 3 voltages. Voltage changes are made by rewiring the motor and the transformer and changing the overload protection device. The Tri-Volt Option is available for all Marathon Compactors.