INDCO, Inc.
M-M-30124 mixer manual MX-3&5
date: 1/5/05
General
A container holder designed to hold anything up to a 55-
gallon drum is supplied, but the unit can handle batches in
the 250-300 gallon range, based on viscosity.
Standard Features:
• MX3 - 3 HP motors
• TEFC or Explosion-Proof, 3-phase, 230/460-volt, 60Hz.
• Shaft: 1.5” diameter - 316 stainless steel.
• ONE, 15” diameter, 3-blade Turbine Impellers - 316SS.
• Fixed speed electric models - 175rpm.
• Mechanical variable speed electric models - 30 to 200rpm.
• Electrical variable speed electric models - 0 to 175rpm.
• MX5 - 5 HP motors
• TEFC or Explosion-Proof, 3-phase, 230/460-volt, 60Hz.
• Shaft: 2” diameter - 316 stainless steel.
• TWO, 15” diameter, 3-blade Turbine Impellers - 316SS.
• Fixed speed electric models - 175rpm.
• Mechanical variable speed electric models - 30 to 200rpm.
• Electrical variable speed electric models - 0 to 175rpm.
Installation
Receiving:
Before removing any packing, visually inspect the exterior of
the shipment for any sign of damage. Should there be any
damage, bring it to the attention of the delivering UPS or
truck line and note the same on the receiving ticket. Should
there be damage you must place a claim with the truck line.
They are the only ones who will pay for the damage done and
you are the only one who can place that claim.
Mounting:
Ensure the unit is securely bolted to your floor and is level,
square, and plumb. Leave space around the unit for
cleaning, inspection and maintenance.
Pre-Start Up Check List:
1. Are all mounting bolts tight?
2. Bump motor and check rotation, looking down into the
container, shaft should rotate clock-wise. If direction is
incorrect reverse motor.
Safety
Please read this complete manual before trying to operate
your mixer. Failure to follow these instructions could result
in serious bodily injury or death.
• Never move the unit without a suitable lifting device.
• Have a qualified individual bring power to your unit.
• Never run the unit in open air.
• Never adjust the speed without the unit running.
• Always lockout the power when working on the unit.
• Always use the container holder to restrain the container
during operation.
Electric Motor Safety:
Motors should be installed, protected and fused in
accordance with latest issue of National Electrical Code,
NEMA Standard Publication No. MG 2 and local codes.
Eyebolts or lifting lugs are intended for lifting the motor
only. These lifting provisions should never be used when
lifting or handling the motor with other equipment (i.e.
pumps, gearboxes, or other driven equipment) as a single
unit. Be sure eyebolt is fully threaded and tight in its mounting
hole.
Frames and accessories of motors should be grounded in
accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 430.
Rotating parts such as pulleys, couplings, external fans,
unusual shaft extensions should be permanently guarded.
Keep hands and clothing away from moving parts. Trained,
qualified personnel should make electrical repairs only.
Mechanical Variable Speed Drive Safety:
When maintenance is required in the area of the equipment
necessitating removal of the guarding, the prime mover
should be turned off and “locked out”.
The user of variable speed belt drives should be aware of
the hazards through misuse of the product or failure to
protect against contact with moving parts.
Spring-loaded pulleys should never be disassembled without
first receiving instruction from factory.
Rapid acceleration or braking, or shock loading may cause
a shaft to fracture due to torsional twist beyond its capacity.
All mounting screws on the pulleys must be kept tight.
Even though each pulley is individually balanced at the
factory the system in which the pulleys operate may
resonate, particularly at high RPM’s over 1800. Sometimes
a new belt will reduce vibration levels in a system.
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