Alfa Laval IsoMix External Drive, Instruction Manual

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5 Operation
Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to warnings! Always check the machine before operation. Alfa Laval
recommends a soft starter for the machine to reduce the load on tank and machine. For operation instructions from motor
supplier see chapter 9.3 Drive unit instructions.
5.1 General information
All position numbers and item numbers refer to the drawings shown and specified in chapter 8.1 IMXD without middle section
and 8.2 IMXD with middle section.
Rotation of machine must always be counter-clockwise.
1)
Rotation
direction*)
4306-0022
*) Rotation direction
Use of gear motor covers is not permitted due to risk of reduced cooling on motor.
Gear motor shall not be started unless liquid is pumped through the DN80 inlet of the Alfa Laval IsoMix External Drive (IMXD) at
a differential pressure of minimum 1 bar.
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