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Last Updated February 2018 

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LYSON W229E 

 

11.

 Set extractor upright on the legs. Install the lid switch on the top bar as shown below.  

 

 

 
 
12.

 

Loosen the top bar nut on the lid switch side (but do not remove), lift the bar ~1/8”, and slide the lid 

switch cord underneath the top bar. Re-tighten the nut.  

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Lyson 12

Page 1: ...Questions 1 800 632 3379 support betterbee com Last Updated February 2018 Page 1 of 17 LYSON W229E Betterbee Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers Lyson 12 Frame Motorized Extractor Instructions W229E ...

Page 2: ...maged and needs to be exchanged contact your Lyson distributor for assistance The honey extractor cannot be used if the power cord is damaged 3 Before switching on the device to the network make sure that the control is switched off Circuit breaker on the control panel should be in a 0 position 4 Make sure that the nominal voltage of honey extractor and of power source are compatible 5 Take extra ...

Page 3: ...d tidy and proper lighting should be provided SECTION 2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR HONEY EXTRACTOR USE General guidelines 1 Place the honey extractor in the desired location Rotate extractor so that loading area and honey discharge are in ideal location 2 Fix the honey extractor to the floor surface to avoid excessive movement A sheet of plywood may be used as a temporary floor if needed 3 Before using hone...

Page 4: ...tially and then gradually increase the speed as the frames empty of honey If the extractor begins to vibrate decrease the speed until the vibration stops Extract until the frames are mostly empty of honey Please note that the time required to extract your honey will depend on the type of honey the size depth of the frame and the temperature of the honey Accelerating too quickly can result in poor ...

Page 5: ...2 3379 support betterbee com Last Updated February 2018 Page 5 of 17 LYSON W229E 2 Lay extractor on its side on several pieces of cardboard packing material ensuring that it is not resting on the honey gate or hand crank ...

Page 6: ...l washer in between the leg and the extractor Place the large washer between the nut and the outside of the leg After installing the bolts install the hand knobs to clamp the legs in place 4 Install the motor with the pulley end facing up as shown below Be sure to install on the correct leg as shown relative to the honey gate looking from below motor is counterclockwise from the honey gate Do not ...

Page 7: ...ley and then slide the motor up the leg until the pulley is almost touching the bottom of the extractor This adjustment is used to align the motor pulley with the extractor pulley 6 Align the large pulley with the center shaft The hex cap screw must be aligned with the hole drilled in the extractor shaft see below Slide onto the shaft ...

Page 8: ... of 17 LYSON W229E 7 Tighten hex cap screw with hex key Be sure the locking nut is not touching the pulley Approximately 5 ft lb torque is sufficient do not overtighten 8 After hex cap screw is tightened lock it in place by tightening the nut onto the pulley with an open end wrench ...

Page 9: ...Questions 1 800 632 3379 support betterbee com Last Updated February 2018 Page 9 of 17 LYSON W229E 9 Slide the motor approximately 2 3 of the way out towards the leg and tighten the four screws ...

Page 10: ...ary 2018 Page 10 of 17 LYSON W229E 10 Install the belt on the motor pulley and force the belt onto the large pulley by rotating the large pulley by hand There should be no slack in the belt once installed If there is remove belt slide motor outward and reinstall belt ...

Page 11: ...8 Page 11 of 17 LYSON W229E 11 Set extractor upright on the legs Install the lid switch on the top bar as shown below 12 Loosen the top bar nut on the lid switch side but do not remove lift the bar 1 8 and slide the lid switch cord underneath the top bar Re tighten the nut ...

Page 12: ...between the hinge and the plastic Do not fully tighten the nuts yet Mount the handle on the cover with an extra hole 14 Install the covers on the top bar The cover with the handle goes on the side opposite the crank This is the side you will load and unload frames Use short screws and small washers to mount the hinges on the steel top bar Align the cover and adjust hinge positions before tightenin...

Page 13: ...E 15 Install the motor controller on the top bar You will need to remove the two small plastic plugs from the top bar The digital screen will face you on the left side of the extractor See below for orientation 16 Connect the motor cable and mount the connector on the leg with two zip ties as shown ...

Page 14: ...st Updated February 2018 Page 14 of 17 LYSON W229E 17 Route the motor wire as shown and mount on the extractor drum with adhesive mounts and zip ties Place the adhesive mounts in the locations shown by arrows below 18 Connect lid switch to controller ...

Page 15: ...urn 20 Double check that all fasteners have been tightened properly and that all pieces have been installed Turn hand crank to the down position and plug in the extractor Press button and gradually increase speed Adjust belt tension or motor height if needed 21 Clean extractor before use Be sure to unplug the extractor first and do not get the electronic components wet Regular dish soap and warm w...

Page 16: ... get the electronic components wet Do not fill the extractor with water as this can damage the bearings Rinse clean and allow to dry before placing extractor in storage SECTION 4 Construction of the 12 Frame Extractors Honey extractors are made of acid resistant stainless steel The side of drum is made of steel with a thickness of 0 6mm the cone shaped bottom is made of steel with a thickness of 0...

Page 17: ...troller for assistance SECTION 6 Maintenance and cleaning honey extractor IMPORTANT After completion of the honey harvest you must thoroughly wash the honey extractor with hot water with a small amount of preparations authorized for use in the food industry or using a pressure washer When washing you must take special care to prevent moisture of the engine and control of honey extractor at the tim...

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