BODYOPERATION III The Phoenix body comes in several sizes but
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Its three main functions remain the same: dropping and packing the waste inside the hopper, then discharging it at a disposal site.
Refuse is dropped into the hopper using a bin lifter or by hand; it is then swept inside and packed against the ejection barrier In operation the blade tilts back from the packing position, moves down to grab the waste in the hopper, sweeps It up then rises to pack it in the hopper As more waste is squeezed in, the inner barrier moves forward until eventually it is filled.
To offload refuse the tail section lifts fully and the barrier ejects the load.
The body uses various electre-pneumatic hydraulic systems, all with safety and fail-safe devices to protect operatives and mechanics— function switches including five red emergency "stop" buttons are prominently sited around the tailgate and in the cab.