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INSTRUCTIONS–PARTS LIST

308–246

Rev. B

Supersedes Rev A

This manual contains IMPORTANT

WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND RETAIN FOR REFERENCE

AIR DRIVEN

Twistork

 HELIX MIXER

100 psi (7 bar) MAXIMUM WORKING AIR PRESSURE

Model 235–653, Series A

Stainless Steel Agitator, with suction feature
For use in bung-mounted 55 gallon drum

GRACO INC.   P.O. BOX 1441  MINNEAPOLIS, MN  55440–1441

 COPYRIGHT 1992 GRACO INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warnings

2

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Installation

3

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Operation & Maintenance

4

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Accessories

5

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Parts Drawing

6

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Parts List

7

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Dimensional Drawing

7

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Technical Data

Back Cover

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Graco Phone Numbers

Back Cover

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Warranty

Back Cover

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0910A

Patented in the United States and Europe

Summary of Contents for Twistork A Series

Page 1: ...653 Series A Stainless Steel Agitator with suction feature For use in bung mounted 55 gallon drum GRACO INC P O BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55440 1441 COPYRIGHT 1992 GRACO INC TABLE OF CONTENTS Warnings 2 Installation 3 Operation Maintenance 4 Accessories 5 Parts Drawing 6 Parts List 7 Dimensional Drawing 7 Technical Data Back Cover Graco Phone Numbers Back Cover Warranty Back Cover 0910A Patented in ...

Page 2: ...t manufacturer s literature before using the fluid or solvent with this agitator FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD All electrically conductive objects or devices in the spray area MUST be properly grounded When operating the system any ungrounded objects in the spray area can become electrically charged Arcing may occur if these objects then come in contact or close to ground Arcing of sufficient energy le...

Page 3: ...the bottom of the fluid container that could clog the agitator s fluid tube thoroughly mix the fluid with the plug 7 still in place in the agitator before removing it to use the suction feature 2 Install the agitator on the container cover by screw ing the helix through the drum bung hole and screw ing the agitator housing into the bung hole Refer to the DIMENSION DRAWING 3 Position the air motor ...

Page 4: ...luid outlet A Refer to Fig 2 With the siphon tube routed to a separate container pump the fluid out through the agitator outlet port to check viscosity Maintaining the Agitator Air Motor If an air line lubricator is not installed the air motor must be manually lubricated every 8 hours Lubricate the agi tator air motor by placing 2 or 3 drops of SAE No 10 light oil in the motor s air inlet Run the ...

Page 5: ...AIR SHUT OFF VALVE 500 psi 35 bar MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE Nickel plated steel with PTFE packings 208 390 1 4 npt m x 1 4 npt m 208 391 3 8 npt m x 3 8 npt f 208 392 3 8 npt f x 1 4 npt m 208 393 3 8 npt m x 3 8 npt m GROUNDING CLAMP AND WIRE 222 011 12 ga 25 ft 7 6 m wire QUICK DISCONNECT FLUID FITTING 235 221 2500 psi 172 bar MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE Pin type push locking 316 stainless steel 3 4...

Page 6: ...a 11e 11a 11b 11c 11e 11d 10 Lubricate Lips face down Lubricate Lips face up 0911 0909A Torque to 35 40 in lbs 4 4 5 N m Be sure air motor shaft bottoms out in mounting hole before tightening Torque to 80 100 in lbs 9 11 3 N m 22 20 Lubricate Lips face up Lubricate Lips face down NOTE Install the seals 23 on the agitator shaft 5 before installing the shaft into the housing 4 23 ...

Page 7: ...9 449 S NEEDLE valve 1 11e 159 589 S O RING buna N 2 12 187 053 SEAT check valve 1 13 187 050 HOUSING check valve 1 14 105 691 BEARING ball 1 15 110 208 PLUG hdless pipe 1 8 27 nptf 1 16 187 577 PLATE motor mounting 1 17 102 023 SCREW cap hex hd 1 4 20 x 0 75 3 20 111 593 SCREW grounding hex No 8 32 1 22 157 021 WASHER lock 1 23 235 994 SEAL KIT graphite filled PTFE 1 Recommended tool box spare pa...

Page 8: ...titute purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy and are in lieu of any other warranties express or implied including warranty of merchantability or warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and of any non contractual liabilities including product liabilities based on negligence or strict liability Every form of liability for direct special or consequen tial damages or loss is expressly excluded an...

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