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6.2
Mixer mounting and installation
6.2.1 General instructions
The electric motors installed on our mixers are suitable for an outside installation, therefore
humidity and dirt resistant, according to their IP55 protection degree.
Anyway, for a correct motor and gearbox operating, the outside temperature has not to be
lower than –10°C and higher than +40°C.
A correct motor ventilation has to ensured.
Prevent suction and discharge openings from blocking up and clogging due to rough dust.
Follow the safety rules of the local authorities concerning Biogas plants, as well as the
general safety provisions and the accident prevention regulations.
Hazard of injuries in case of not correctly fixed parts!
Instruction for mixer transport and installation
Attention! Transport the mixer only with suitable motor vehicles.
The loading and unloading of the machine can be carried out by means of:
- a lift truck (fig.1) or
- a hoisting crane (fig.2).
N.B.:
the carrying capacity of the sling has to be seven times as much as the machine
total weight (if it is made of a textile fibre).
WARNING
! Never lift the machine by catching on the weakest parts of the structure
(delivery pipes, etc...) or on moving parts, but use the lifting points foreseen on the
machine (fig.3)!
Before lifting the machine, check if it is well-balanced.
Never move abruptly or bump the stainless steel parts with the forks of the lift truck.
Stopping under a hanging load during mixer lifting, transport or unloading, is strictly
forbidden!
Never leave any hanging load unattended!
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
