1. Check if the power supply is turned on at the wall and ensure the isolator switch on the machine is also on.
2. Are the lights on the door switches illuminated? If not, this could indicate a power supply issue.
3. If the door switches are on but the lights are still off, please book a technician.

1. Is the flash rate constant?

If not, count the short flashes between the long flashes to identify the issue.

One short flash: Container or bin not detected

1. Check that the bin away switch/laser is functioning properly and that the laser lens is clean (if fitted).
2. If the issue persists, book a technician.

Two short flashes: Oil leakage detected

1. Check the oil level. If it’s low, book a technician.
2. Check underneath the machine for oil on the floor.
3. If oil is found, book a technician.

Three flashes: Compactor is overfull

Contact your cartage contractor to arrange for the compactor to be emptied.

Four flashes: Front block detected

1. Check the hopper for any obstructions, such as large foreign objects preventing the blade from moving.
2. If found, book a technician.

Five flashes: Oil temperature too high or ambient temperature is too high

1. Allow time for the oil to cool down.
2. If the five flashes persist after cooling, book a technician.

Six flashes or more: Internal failure detected

This indicates an internal issue. Book a technician immediately.

2. Is the flash rate constant?

If yes, check the following:

One flash every two seconds: Motor overheating

1. This indicates the motor has overheated and will self-reset once it cools down.
2. Allow time for the motor to cool.
3. If the motor cools down and doesn’t reset, book a technician.
4. If this is a recurring issue, book a technician.

One flash every second: Oil overheating

1. This indicates the oil has overheated and will self-reset once it cools down.
2. If the tank is cold to the touch, book a technician, as this may be a fault in the system. (Use caution, as the tank may be as hot as 80°C.)
3. If the tank is hot and it’s a cold day, book a technician, as this points to a system fault.
4. If the issue is recurring, book a technician.

Two flashes every second: Pressure issue

This indicates the machine has been running without reaching minimum pressure. The error will reset once you press the emergency stop.

1. First, check for any oil on the ground. If there is, book a technician.
2. Second, try restarting the machine. If the issue recurs, book a technician.

If the fault light is solid:

This could indicate one of three issues, depending on the age of the machine:

1. Low oil: Check the oil level. If it’s low, book a technician.
2. Oil level is fine: Check all safety interlocks (e.g. emergency stop(s), cage doors, and bin placement).
3. Both are fine: It may indicate an internal fault with the control system. Book a technician.

1. Check if the hydraulic oil is leaking from the compactor:
2. Disconnect the power to the compactor to prevent further leakage.
3. Check if an oil container is caught in the compactor chamber or if the oil is leaking from the power pack.
4. If the oil is leaking from the power pack, book a technician to resolve the issue.

This indicates an electrical fault. Please book a technician to inspect and resolve the issue.