Multiquip MVH-150D manual MVH-150GH/D General Information

MVH-150GH/D GENERAL INFORMATION

Definition of Plate Compactor

The Mikasa MVH-150GH/D is a walk behind, reversible plate compactor design for the compaction of sand, clay and asphalt. This plate compactor is a powerful compacting tool capable of applying a tremendous force in consecutive high frequency vibrations to a soil surface. Its applications include soil compacting for road, embankments and reservoirs as well as backfilling for gas pipelines, water pipelines and cable installation work.

Vibratory Plates

The vibratory plates of the MVH-150GH/D produce low amplitude high frequency vibrations, designed to compact granular soils.

The resulting vibrations cause forward motion.The engine and handle are vibration isolated from the vibrating plate.The heavier the plate, the more compaction force it generates.

ReversibleVibratory Plates

Reversible vibratory plates have two eccentric weights that allow a smooth transition for forward and reverse travel, plus increased compaction force as the result of dual weights.

Due to their weight and force, reversible plates are ideal for semi-cohesive soils.

Frequency/Speed

The compactor's vibrating plate maximum frequency is 5600 vpm (vibrations per minute).The forward and reverse travel speed of the compactor is approximately 75 ft./minute (23 meters/ minute).

Engine

The Mikasa MVH-150GH/D Plate Compactor is equipped with an Honda air cooled, 4-cycle gasoline engine. The MVH-150D Plate Compactor is equipped with aYanmar Air cooled, 4- cycle diesel engine.

Controls

Before starting the MVH-150GH/D Plate Compactor identify and understand the function of the controls and components as indicated on page 11 (Figure 1).

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