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Totem Digital smart waste bins contain a battery, a photovoltaic panel and electronic components, and some models have an automatically operated door. Read the precautions below before installing, using or servicing the bin.
  • Do not open the electronics housing and do not work on the battery or wiring. Electrical maintenance must be done only by authorized technical staff.
  • Incorrect operation or repair can cause electric shock, short circuits or fire.

General precautions

  • Keep this manual for future reference.
  • Use only parts and accessories recommended by the manufacturer, or with the same characteristics as the original parts.
  • Do not try to repair the product yourself. For repairs, contact the support team.
  • Do not use pressure washers on the electronics, sensors or solar panel.
  • Do not touch or adjust components that are not mentioned in this manual.

Battery and solar panel

  • The photovoltaic panel is fragile. Do not hit its surface or place objects on it. If the panel is broken, stop using the bin and contact support.
  • Do not short-circuit or disconnect the battery. The battery must be replaced only by authorized staff, with an equivalent model.
  • Place the bin in a sunny area. In shaded areas the battery does not charge enough and the automatic functions may stop.

Automatic door

  • Do not put hands or objects in the closing area of the door while it is moving.
  • Do not force the automatic door open or closed by hand.
  • On the TPV2209, the automated compartment has an anti-crush function. Do not rely on it as the main protection, and supervise children near the bin.

Prohibited waste

Do not throw into the bin:
  • burning or hot materials (lit cigarette butts, ash, coals);
  • liquids, flammable, corrosive or toxic substances;
  • batteries, accumulators and electronic waste;
  • bulky objects that can block the door or, on the compactor model, the compaction mechanism.

Rules for operators

  • Wear protective gloves when emptying and cleaning.
  • On the WYC-2021-120 compactor model, never put your hands into the compaction chamber. Make sure the mechanism is stopped before emptying.
  • Lift full bags within the weight limits for manual handling.