Operation
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3A5453D
Operation
Pressure Relief Procedure
1. Close the needle valve (11) and close the main air
shutoff valve (A). Turn off the air regulator, if
equipped.
2. Disconnect the air line from the motor air inlet.
Operate the Agitator
1. Fill the fluid supply container.
2. With the needle valve (11) in the closed position,
open the master air valve (A).
3. Start the agitator by slowly opening the needle valve
(11) and run it slowly.
NOTE:
For best performance, ensure the shaft and
blades are spinning counter-clockwise when viewed
from above. The direction of rotation can be changed by
reversing the position of the air inlet and muffler on the
motor.
4. Use the needle valve (11) to regulate the agitator
speed. Set the agitator at a speed that minimizes
vibration.
NOTE:
If an air shutoff valve is installed in the supply
line and used to stop the agitator, the same agitator
speed will be set each time the agitator is used.
5. Operate the agitator continuously while supplying
paints or other fluids to the system.
6. To stop the agitator, close the master air valve (A)
or close the agitator needle valve (11).
Check Fluid Viscosity
If the agitator is in a closed drum, remove the agitator to
check fluid viscosity or siphon some fluid from the
3/4 npt drum port.
To avoid personal injury due to moving parts, never
operate the agitator outside of a drum.
This equipment stays pressurized until pressure is
manually relieved. To help prevent injury from
pressurized fluid, such as splashing fluid and moving
parts, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure when you
stop dispensing and before cleaning, checking, or
servicing the equipment.
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NOTICE
Do not operate the agitator at a high speed for a long
period of time. Excessive agitator speed can cause
foaming of fluid (making the fluid unusable), vibration,
and increased wear on parts. Always agitate the fluid
only enough to maintain even mixing.
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