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Maintenance 

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308345T

Clean the Fluid Tubes

To prevent fluid from drying on the tubes and interfering 
with helix rotation, clean the siphon tube (4) and helix 
tube (7) when you change colors or coatings and when 
the agitator is removed from the drum long enough for 
the fluid to dry. Also, clean the fluid tubes for periodic 
maintenance as follows: 

1.

Remove the bearing nut (8). See F

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. 8.

2.

Remove the two diagonal socket-head screws (24) 
and lockwashers (25) protruding from the top of the 
siphon cover (6).

3.

Remove the siphon tube (4) as follows:

a.

Rest the agitator on its side on the drive belt 

housing so the inlet is lower than the outlet. This 

orientation prevents fluid from running into the 

bearing and drive belt area.

b.

Pull up on the fluid outlet fitting (41) to remove 

the siphon tube (4).

4.

Clean the siphon tube (4), helix tube (7), and 
bearing nut (8). The inside diameter of the tubes 
can be cleaned by pulling a solvent-soaked rag 
through them.

NOTE: After you mix or pump catalyzed materials 
that could set up between the tubes without air, 
always remove the siphon tube, and clean both 
tubes.

5.

Apply PTFE spray lubricant to the siphon tube (4) 
inlet end only. Install the siphon tube through the top 
of the agitator housing (3). Lubricant must have an 
auto-ignition rating of 482°F (250°C) or greater.

6.

Install the two socket-head screws (24) and 
lockwashers (25) into the top of the siphon cover 

(6). Torque the screws oppositely and evenly to 60 
to 70 in-lbs (6.8 to 7.9 N•m).

7.

Apply PTFE spray lubricant to the inside lip of the 
bearing nut (8), and tighten it onto the helix tube (7).

Torque oppositely and evenly to 60 to 70 in-lbs 
(6.8 to 7.9 N•m).

1

2

Torque oppositely and evenly to 80 to 100 in-lbs 
(9 to 11.3 N•m).

Apply PTFE spray lubricant to inside lip of bearing nut 
before you install it.

3

Apply PTFE spray lubricant to the siphon tube (4) inlet 
end before you install it.

4

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. 8: Apply PFTE Spray Lubricant

Model 236629 shown

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25

41

24

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4

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Summary of Contents for Twistork Helix 308345T

Page 1: ...re For use in closed head bung type 55 gallon drums 100 psi 0 7 MPa 7 bar Maximum Working Pressure See page 2 for model information Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in...

Page 2: ...the Air Motor 11 Prolong the Life of the Bearing Nut 11 Clean the Fluid Tubes 12 Agitator Blades 13 Lubricate the Air Motor Model 236629 Only 13 Clean the Air Intake Check Valve 13 Correct a Bad Sucti...

Page 3: ...and gasoline Do not plug or unplug power cords or turn power or light switches on or off when flammable fumes are present Use only grounded hoses Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggeri...

Page 4: ...y approvals and create safety hazards Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in which you are using it Use equipment only for its intended purpose Call your distributor for...

Page 5: ...ess Reversible Agitator Model 236760 The oil less reversible agitator operates the same as the standard agitator but it uses a non lubricated air supply and the helix rotation can be reversed NOTE Alt...

Page 6: ...k of fire and explosion always maintain a minimum of 1 in 25 4 mm clearance between rotating agitator parts and container to prevent sparks from contact FIG 3 Typical Installation AM SV AL MT AR AF Th...

Page 7: ...for Model 236629 only Downstream from the filter install an air line lubricator for automatic air motor lubrication Set the lubricator feed rate at 1 drop of oil per minute for high speed or continuo...

Page 8: ...ight 4 Position the air motor so the air line C can be attached to the inlet D on the needle valve without obstructing any other system components 5 When using the agitator suction feature connect a s...

Page 9: ...0 162 m3 min of air at 800 rpm Nitrogen Charge the Drum Operate the Agitator See FIG 7 The bearing nut 8 helps prevent excessive fluid flow between the siphon tube 4 and helix tube 7 but it is not in...

Page 10: ...ow it to drain Order part number 189658 accessory handle so you can connect a lift hook to raise and lower the agitator or hang the agitator to store it Do not let fluid dry in the fluid tubes See Cle...

Page 11: ...the bearing nut 8 and could destroy it the next time you start the agitator Flush the fluid section before you change colors or coatings or store the agitator Do not operate the agitator without flui...

Page 12: ...can be cleaned by pulling a solvent soaked rag through them NOTE After you mix or pump catalyzed materials that could set up between the tubes without air always remove the siphon tube and clean both...

Page 13: ...allows make up air to enter the closed drum as fluid is drawn out through the agitator outlet port See FIG 8 The air intake check valve should be inspected and cleaned every 2000 operating hours or wh...

Page 14: ...in lbs 9 0 to 11 3 N m NOTE If Step 1 does not correct the problem continue with Steps 2 through 5 2 Replace the rings 22 Make sure the outer lips face up as shown in FIG 9 3 Insert the inlet tube 4...

Page 15: ...agitator on its side on the drive belt housing so the inlet is lower than the outlet This orientation prevents fluid from running into the bearing and drive belt area b Pull up on the fluid outlet fi...

Page 16: ...to 60 to 70 in lb 6 8 to 7 9 N m 1 2 Apply PTFE spray lubricant to inside lip of bearing nut before you install it Apply PTFE spray lubricant to siphon tube 4 inlet end and to top 6 in 150 mm of heli...

Page 17: ...shing 14 Then remove the installation tool Wedge a screwdriver blade into the gap of the bushing 14 to spread the bushing while inserting tube 7 7 Torque the three hex head screws 14a oppositely and e...

Page 18: ...ed Bend washer tab up to lock Apply PTFE spray lubricant to inside lip of bearing nut before you install it Torque oppositely and evenly to 80 to 100 in lbs 9 to 11 3 N m Torque oppositely and evenly...

Page 19: ...20 x 3 16 in not a replacement part 1 13 112550 PULLEY large drive belt 1 14 112551 BUSHING QD taper lock includes items 14a 1 14a SCREW hex head 10 24 x 1 in not a replacement part 3 15 112552 BELT d...

Page 20: ...8 6 in 123 4 cm 32 in 81 3 cm minimum 35 1 8 in 89 2 cm maximum 3 4 14 npt f fluid outlet 1 8 npt f air inlet 2 npt bung adapter NOTE The bung adapter adjusts the depth of the agitator to a minimum of...

Page 21: ...2 gpm approximately 4 5 lpm Air consumption at 400 rpm 2 5 scfm 0 071 m3 min at 800 rpm 5 7 scfm 0 162 m3 min Noise dBa Maximum sound pressure 70 dBA at 400 to 800 rpm Tested to CAGI PNEUROP 1969 Mat...

Page 22: ...material or workmanship repairs will be made at a reasonable charge which charges may include the costs of parts labor and transportation THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANT...

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