Installation Using a Tank Clamp
The tank clamp is attached to the side of a tank and supports both the mixer head and the controller (see Figure
5).
1. Position the tank clamp over the edge of the tank with large knob to the outside of tank.
2. Allow clamp to rest on edge of tank for added stability and tighten knob.
3. Position mixer head over material to be mixed and insert mixer mounting shaft into upper hole in tank
clamp, tighten locking knob securely.
4. Select an impeller and shaft for the required operation and install as follows:
a. Place impeller on shaft and tighten set screw.
b. For high-torque mixer head, slide the 5/16 inch to 3/8 inch shaft of the stirring device into the
keyless chuck and tighten.
c. For high-speed mixer head, slide the 0.375 inch mixer shaft through the collet and tighten collet.
Be sure only 0.375 (+/-0.0005) inch shafts are used. Contact Cole-Parmer or your dealer for
obtaining the proper shaft size. Refer to the ACCESSORIES section for the part numbers.
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Exercise extreme care when adjusting mixer head height
and/or position to avoid personal injury. Never make these
adjustments while the mixer shaft is rotating.
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Mixer shafts must be inserted into high speed through-
shaft mixers at least 3 inches and the collet hand-tightened
firmly to ensure adequate shaft retention. Keep mixer
shafts as short as possible to reduce resonant vibrations
caused by the shaft flexing at higher speeds.
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Do not operate mixers where explosive vapors or
flammable materials exist. Death or serious injury could
result. Check NEC and local codes before installing.
Figure 5: Typical mixer setup using a tank clamp (ServoDyne controller shown)
