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308345T

F

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. 10: Siphon and Helix Tubes

Remove the Drive Belt

Replace the drive belt (15) if it is cracked or worn.

1.

Remove the siphon tube (4) and helix tube (7) as 
instructed above.

2.

Remove the eight screws (27) and the drive belt 
cover (2). See F

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. 11.

3.

Remove the three hex-head screws (14a) and the 
bushing (14).

4.

Slide the drive belt (15) over the smaller pulley (12). 
Then remove the larger pulley (13) and the drive 
belt (15) as shown in F

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. 11. Belt must have no 

tension after installation.

F

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. 11: Drive Belt

Torque oppositely and evenly 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 helix tube before you install them.

3

Detail A

14a

14

24

41

6

25

4

35

14

7 Ref

3

B

8

7

Detail B

1

3

Model 236629 shown

2

3

To avoid static electricity buildup and possible 
sparking, which could cause fire and explosion, 
replace the drive belt with a genuine ESD rated and 
marked belt only. Order part number 112552. 

With helix tube (7) flush with top of bushing (14), 
torque the screws oppositely and evenly to 55 to 
60 in-lbs (6.2 to 6.8 N•m).

1

2

Model 236629 shown

14a

14

13

15

12

2

27

1

2

Replace with a genuine ESD rated and marked 
belt only.

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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