Fawcett HDPM-5 Pail Mixer - Manual (Page 3)

FAWCETT CO, INC. HDPM-5 manual 01/09
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Safety
Please read this complete manual before trying to operate
your mixer. Failure to follow these instructions could result
in serious bodily injury or death.
• Never move the unit without a suitable lifting device.
• Have a qualified individual bring power to your unit.
• Always ground the unit. Never use an extension
cord.
• Never run the unit in open air.
• Never adjust the speed without the unit running.
• Always lockout the power when working on the unit.
• Always use the container holder to restrain the
container during operation.
Electric Motor Safety:
Motors should be installed, protected and fused in
accordance with latest issue of National Electrical Code,
NEMA Standard
Publication No. MG 2 and local codes.
Rotating parts such as pulleys, couplings, unusual shaft
extensions should be permanently guarded. Keep hands
and clothing away from moving parts. Trained, qualified
personnel should make electrical repairs only.
Air Motor Safety:
The air motor is designed to be driven by compressed air
and under no circumstances be driven with any other gases.
Fluids, particles, solids or any substance mixed with air,
particularly combustible substances likely to cause
explosions, must not drive air motor.
• Do not drive with flammable or explosive gases.
• Air motor is designed for air only. Do not allow
corrosive gases or particulate material to enter
motor. Water vapor, oil-based contaminants, or
other liquids must be filtered out.
• Do not use a hammer or force coupling or drive
pulley onto shaft when installing drive onto air
motor. This causes end thrust that could damage air
motor.
• Ambient temperature should not exceed 250°F.
• Solid or liquid material exiting unit can cause eye or
skin damage. Keep away from air stream.
• Always disconnect air supply before servicing.
• Do not allow air motor to "run free" at high speeds
with no loads. Excessive internal heat build-up, loss
of internal clearances and rapid motor damage will
result.
• Some
models may exceed 85dB (A) sound level.
Hearing protection should be worn when in close
proximity to these models.
General
The MX-1 series mixers are designed for bench top use to
process batches up to five-gallons. They are ideal for use in
labs, pilot plants, or small-scale production.
Standard features:
• Speed
Range:
- 175rpm fixed speed
- DC variable speed, 0-175rpm available
- Air motor model speed range: 0-300rpm
• Shaft: 1” diameter, 316 SS
• Impellers: TWO, 10" diameter, 3-blade axial flow
turbines
• Hydraulic jack -or- pneumatic cylinder lift
mechanism
• Container holder with capacity for up to five-gallon
pail.
• TEFC, Explosion-Proof and Air Motor models.
Installation
Receiving:
Before removing any packing, visually inspect the exterior of
the shipment for any sign of damage. Should there be any
damage, bring it to the attention of the delivering UPS or
truck line and note the same on the receiving ticket. Should
there be damage you must place a claim with the truck line.
They are the only ones who will pay for the damage done
and you are the only one who can place that claim.
Mounting:
Ensure the unit is securely bolted to your bench top, floor,
etc. and is level, square, and plumb. Leave space around the
unit for cleaning, inspection and maintenance.
Pre-Start Up Check List:
1. Are all mounting bolts tight?
2. Has electric motor been wired according to the diagram
on the motor label? Is motor grounded?
3. Bump motor and check rotation, looking down into the
container, shaft should rotate clock-wise. If the direction is
incorrect, reverse motor as explained on the motor label.