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Concrete mixing guide – Marshalltown MIX3, MIX3-UK Wheelbarrow Mixer User Manual

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WS1213
2-2014/Rev.A

Wheelbarrow Mixer - Model MIX3

Mixing pre-mix concrete:

Needed:
1-1⁄4 gallons of water
(1)x 80 lb bag of pre-mix concrete

1. Start Mixer
2. Put in 1 gallon of water, or as specified in concrete mix instructions
3. Add 1⁄2 of 80 lb bag of pre-mix concrete – mixture will be very sloppy
4. Slowly add 2nd half bag of concrete
5. Add 1⁄4 gallon of water slowly to obtain desired thickness, or as specified in concrete mix instructions

Mixing sand & gravel:

Needed:
Square point shovel
Portland cement
Gravel or round stone
Masonry sand

1. Start Mixer
2. Put in 1 gallon of water *
3. Add 3 shovels full of gravel or round stone
4. Add 1 shovel full of Portland cement
5. Add 2 shovels full of masonry sand – slowly
6. Add water to obtain desired thickness

* Amount of water will vary according to moisture content of sand and gravel.

CONCRETE MIXING GUIDE