Multiquip PRO12E53 - Manual (Page 13)

PRO12 HYDRAULIC MIXER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/04/14) — PAGE 13
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION
The Multiquip PRO12 hydraulic mixer (with drum capacity
of 12.0 cu. ft./340 liters) is shipped completely assembled,
factory-tested, and ready for use.
This mixer is only intended for the mixing of plaster and
mortar. The mixer must be used for its intended purpose
and is not suitable for mixing flammable or explosive
substances. The mixer must not be used in an explosive
atmosphere. This mixer has a batch capacity between 3-1/2
and 4-1/2 bags.
POWER PLANTS
This hydraulic mixer is powered by either a 11.7 HP Honda
GX390RT2-QNB2 air-cooled, 4-stroke, gasoline engine
(Reference Table 2), or a 5 HP electric motor. Reference
Table 3 for more detailed information regarding the electric
motor.
HARDWARE
Check all hardware on the mixer before starting. Periodically
inspect all hardware. Loose hardware can contribute to
early component failure and poor performance. Keep all
mixer hardware components tight.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
For basic engine maintenance, refer to the engine
maintenance section in this manual. For a more detailed
engine maintenance, refer to the Honda Engine Owner's
manual furnished with the engine.
ELECTRICAL
If mixer is equipped with an electric motor, make sure that
the power being supplied to the motor corresponds to the
voltage rating label on the motor. Supplying the wrong
voltage to the electric motor will cause severe electrical
damage to the motor. Reference Table 3 for electric motor
specifications.
Always make sure the
OFF/ON switch on the electric motor
is in the OFF position before applying power.
EXTENSION CABLES
The extension cable should be a 3-wire configuration that
includes a ground wire that conforms to UL code. The wire
cross section must be a minimum of 2.5 mm 2 . Choose an
extension cord of adequate current carrying capacity as
referenced in Table 7. Remember cable distance affects
the current-voltage capacity of the extension cable.
Ensure that the extension cable is carefully laid out avoiding
wet areas, sharp edges and locations where vehicles
might run over it. Avoid allowing the extension cable to be
trapped underneath the mixer.
Unroll the extension cable fully or it will overheat and could
catch fire. Make sure that all extension cable connections
are dry and safe. Replace any defective or badly worn
extension cable immediately.