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TRUMIX VORTEX BLENDER

OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL

MECHANICAL TIMER AND DIGITAL PANEL MODELS

I.C.T.C. Holdings Corporation
HERO Products Group
720 Eaton Way.

Delta, BC V3M 6J9
Canada

Phone 800.494.4376

• Fax 866.778.3323

Revision 2.00

Summary of Contents for Ultrablend Trumix 1

Page 1: ...BLENDER OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL MECHANICAL TIMER AND DIGITAL PANEL MODELS I C T C Holdings Corporation HERO Products Group 720 Eaton Way Delta BC V3M 6J9 Canada Phone 800 494 4376 Fax 866 778 3323 Revision 2 00 ...

Page 2: ...T CIRCUIT BREAKER REPLACEMENT POWER CORD REPLACEMENT LIMIT SWITCH MAGNETIC SWITCH REPLACEMENT 5 5 1 5 1 1 5 1 2 5 1 3 5 1 4 5 2 5 2 1 5 2 2 5 2 3 5 2 4 5 3 5 3 1 5 3 2 5 3 3 5 3 4 5 3 5 S E C T I O N 3 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW 3 3 1 S E C T I O N 4 TROUBLESHOOTING IDENTIFYING PROBLEMS THE MIXER DISPLAY IS BLANK THE MIXER DISPLAYS THE MESSAGE STOP THE MIXER DISPLAYS THE MESSAGE dL THE MIXER...

Page 3: ...friendly operator interface The digital panel comes in two optional configurations Time Select The Time Select option allows the operator to select mixing time increments and offers maximum flexibility for experienced operators Preset Time The Preset Time option offers one touch operation of two pre selected mix times to simplify mixing jobs Physical Specifications Model Height Width Depth Weight ...

Page 4: ...ds for all TruMix XHD models The maximum recommended weight is 80 pounds for all TruMix Ergo 5 models Container Accommodation Size TruMix 1 1 gallon can 1 gallon square can with use of a square bucket 1 quart can with use of adapter 1 pint can with use of adapter TruMix 5 XHD 5 gallon can 2 gallon can with use of adapter 1 gallon can with use of adapter 1 gallon square can with use of adapter 1 qu...

Page 5: ...ove the mixer from the pallet The power cords for the TruMix 5 TruMix XHD and TruMix Ergo 5 will be found underneath the machines The power cord for the TruMix 1 will be seen as the mixer is being unpacked 7 Cut off the tie wrap around the power cord 8 Position the blender in a designated location 9 Level the blender See Section 5 2 3 10 Plug the power cord into a 115 VAC properly grounded recepta...

Page 6: ... for use on a nominal 115 volt circuit and has a grounding plug similar to the plug illustrated Only connect the product to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug Do not use an adapter with this product Unplug the machine before performing any service operations Do not use in environments with solvent vapors This machine is not designed to be used in environments with solvent vapors D...

Page 7: ...e these types of stains For more severe build up HERO recommends the newer water based paint cleaners Remember to always unplug the blender from the outlet prior to cleaning Never use flammable solvents when cleaning spills or spatters Please follow these guidelines since your HERO Warranty does not protect you from improper negligent or abusive operation 2 1 Page 2 Revision 2 00 ...

Page 8: ... SLAM OR DROP THE DOOR 2 Set the desired blending time Section 2 3 details instructions for operating the mixer based on the model 3 Once the blend cycle is complete WAIT 8 SECONDS and lift the cabinet loading door to the open position Note The models with solenoid locks will remain locked different times according to their settings 2 2 3 UNLOADING Rotate bucket to proper position as when loading ...

Page 9: ...r and press the green Jog button on the right hand side of the blender This will turn the bucket turn to the correct position 3 Pull the black handle on the latch away from the bucket to release the gate Open the gate 4 Slide the container into the bucket 5 Close the bucket gate and ensure it is securely latched Try to pull it open it to be sure 6 Secure the bail handle with the bail cord ...

Page 10: ... 5 Open the gate 6 Slide the container out of the bucket 2 If not close the door and press the green Jog button on the right hand side of the blender This will turn the bucket turn to the correct position Open door when stopped 3 Release the bail cord from the bail handle 1 The bucket should stop with the latch on your right and the hinge on your left ...

Page 11: ...ructions in 2 2 2 3 2 TIME SELECT DIGITAL PANEL MODEL 1 Close the mixer s door 2 Select the mixing time by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons one or several times until the desired time appears in the display the time changes by discrete amounts 3 Press the RUN button 4 Wait until the blending cycle ends 5 Wait until the bucket stops spinning approximately 8 seconds after the blending cycle ends 6 O...

Page 12: ...al display 2 3 4 MODELS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM Either one of the digital panel models may have a door locking mechanism If the mixer is equipped with a solenoid locking mechanism the lock remains active for eight seconds after the cycle ends to allow the bucket to stop spinning If the red stop button is used to stop the cycle the locking mechanism may remain active for a longer time depending on t...

Page 13: ...chine or put some absorbent material on the spill Make sure the surface where the spill resides is thoroughly cleaned 4 Open the door and remove the paint can from the bucket placing the can in a larger container 5 Remove the paint bucket by removing the 3 fasteners 6 Remove the back panel screws and the back panel 7 Remove all the wet paint from the drive and cover assembly 8 Do not use flammable...

Page 14: ...cord is damaged Replace the power cord as described in Section 5 3 4 5 A fuse has blown or is disconnected Check that the fuse is installed properly Follow the procedure in Section 5 3 2 6 There is a wiring fault on the internal wiring electronics To determine this proceed as follows Unplug the paint blender Remove the back cover Refer to Section 5 1 for cabinet removal instructions Check that the...

Page 15: ... the dL message remains proceed as follows Unplug the paint blender Remove the back cover Refer to Section 5 1 for cabinet removal instructions Check that when the door is closed the switch actuation magnet is directly under the magnetic switch and that it is securely fastened to the door This applies to both magnetic switches for the Ergo 5 Refer to Appendix 4 2A B D for detailed wiring informati...

Page 16: ...ck option When there is no power applied to the machine the interlock solenoid de energizes and the door locks When power is applied to the machine the solenoid energizes and the door unlocks When the mix cycle commences the solenoid is de energized locked At the completion of a cycle i e display counted down to zero the door remains locked for a short period to allow the motor to come to a rest I...

Page 17: ...ure the connector has not come loose from its terminal JP3 Inside the control box Check that neither the motor cable connections to the motor J7 and from the power cord J1 have come loose Make sure all 3 wires Black White and Green are firmly snapped into the terminals on both ends of the MotorCables and the power cables Ergo 5 Remove the Stainless Steel cover and roller assembly and the front pan...

Page 18: ...00 494 4376 to further troubleshoot this problem 4 1 8 THE MIXER IS MAKING EXCESSIVE NOISE If the noise is a grinding drive related noise check the condition of the upper and the lower gears They may have foreign matter or be broken or worn out In this case they may need to be replaced If the noise is a rattling noise check that all cover and back panel screws are tight If not tighten with a mediu...

Page 19: ...Appendix 4 2 A Digital Panel TM 1 ...

Page 20: ...Appendix 4 2 B Digital Panel TM 5 TM XHD ...

Page 21: ...Appendix 4 2 C Mechanical Timer TM1 TM5 TM XHD ...

Page 22: ...Appendix 4 2 D Ergo 5 ...

Page 23: ...rs shown in Item 1 Figure 5 1A that hold the rear panel to the cabinet FIGURE 5 1A FIGURE 5 1B 3 Remove the 4 screws and lock washers shown in Item 2 Figure 5 1B that hold the cabinet to the base two are located on each side FIGURE 5 1C 4 Carefully cut the tie wraps shown in Item 3 Figure 5 1C holding the cords together 5 Disconnect the 2 sets of cable connectors shown in Item 4 FIGURE 5 1C 6 Lift...

Page 24: ...nd lock washers shown in Item 1 FIGURE 5 1A and secure 6 Plug in the blender 5 1 3 REMOVE TRUMIX 5 XHD CABINET 1 Unplug the paint blender 2 Using a Phillips medium screwdriver remove the 6 screws and lock washers Item 1 TruMix 5 5 screws and lock washers on TruMix XHD that hold rear panel to cabinet 3 Remove the screws lock washers Item 2 that hold cabinet to base 4 Disconnect the 2 cable connecto...

Page 25: ...m 2 that hold cabinet to base 4 on TruMix 5 6 on TruMix XHD 4 Re connect the 2 cable connectors Item 3 Plug 1 connector into the motor cable plug the other connector into the power cord connector For Ergo 5 reconnect the magnetic switch furthest from the display circuit board 5 Replace back cover replace screws lock washers Item 1 securing rear panel 6 Plug in the blender 5 1 Page 3 Revision 2 00 ...

Page 26: ...s with lock washers shown in Item 5 FIGURE 5 2A and use Loctite 242 to secure 6 Plug in the blender 5 2 2 BUCKET CLIP REPLACEMENT TruMix 1 only 1 Unplug the paint blender 2 Using a 3 8 wrench remove 2 lock nuts shown in Item 6 FIGURE 5 2C holding the clip to the bucket on the two sides 3 Remove the clip Item 7 4 Place new clip on studs Center the clip slot with the midpoint of the bucket The cente...

Page 27: ...vel If the cabinet does rock adjust the pertinent levelers up or down to eliminate the rocking TruMix XHD Ergo 5 Ensure all four pads are fully seated on the floor 4 Once the cabinet is level lock the leveler pads by re tightening the lock nuts 5 Plug in the blender Leveling Pad Replacement 1 Unplug the paint blender 2 TruMix 5 Using a 9 16 open end wrench loosen the locking nut on the leveling pa...

Page 28: ...ords to bucket 3 Remove old bail cords from bucket 4 Place loops of new bail cords over posts as shown The bail cords should be stretched after assembly 5 Apply 4 drops of Loctite 242 to tapped holes in posts 6 Using a Phillips screwdriver replace the two screws and washers to hold the bail cords in place 7 Plug in the blender Figure 5 2E 5 2 Page 3 Revision 2 00 ...

Page 29: ...mer Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the screws with terminal pressure plates Item 1 FIGURE 5 3A 7 Remove the timer 8 Reconnect the cable Black White lead ends should be stripped 3 8 use gauge on timer Insert stripped end of leads into timer as shown black lead connects to side marked load white lead attaches to side marked line Fasten screws with terminal pressure plates provided in plastic ba...

Page 30: ... next to the large relay Refer to Figure 5 3B for the location of the fuse 6 Remove the terminal cover from the relay and using a Phillips screwdriver remove the black and white wires above the fuse from the relay 7 Using the fuse puller pull the fuse straight out from the board 8 Before replacing the fuse check the voltage and amp rating imprinted on the fuse and be sure the replacement is the sa...

Page 31: ...acing a fuse check the voltage and amp rating imprinted on the fuse and be sure the replacement is the same as the faulty one 5 For the fuse in the fuse block open the block by pulling the tab at the top front of the fuse block out and down Replace the fuse and push the tab back into place 6 For the fuse on the circuit board use a fuse puller to pull the fuse straight out from the board and to pus...

Page 32: ...e the amperage rating marked on the front is the same rating as the one removed 5 Install the new circuit breaker by sliding the breaker into the mounting hole from the outside of the machine putting the terminal blades in first until the compression fittings clamp the breaker into place It may be necessary to gently push the breaker from side to side to seat the breaker 6 Carefully but firmly pus...

Page 33: ... to remove the power cord 7 Slip the new cord up through the gray strain Item 1 approx 12 inches of cord length in the cabinet 8 Push the new white connector Item 2 onto the metal terminals of the power cord Note the black wire is located closest to the pointed end of the connector the white in the middle and the green on the flat side of the connector 9 Tighten the strain relief Item 1 and tie wr...

Page 34: ...the locknuts holding the switch bracket to the cabinet and the locknuts holding the switch to the bracket 2 Using Phillips screwdrivers remove 2 pan head screws connecting the wires to the switch 3 Discard old switch On new switch using pan head screws re attach the white cable wire to terminal marked normally open and re attach the jumper wire white to terminal marked common 4 For the TruMix 1 lo...

Page 35: ...on loosen the jam nuts on the threaded body of the switch using a wrench 3 Unthread the lower jam nut completely from the switch and slide the switch body upward and out of its mounting slot 4 Reverse the procedure for installation 5 Adjust the jam nuts to locate the switch in approximately the same position it was in prior to removal aligned with the magnet when the door is closed 6 Carefully tig...

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