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Settings and Adjustment
Some VM
®
Lab Mixer settings can be adjusted.
Operation Time
The VM
®
Lab Mixer has a setting that will allow the Hopper to rotate for a determined amount of
time.
The operation time should be calculated by mix validation, which is establishing that a specific
process or equipment will consistently produce a product or result. To watch a video on how to
perform a mix validation, go to
https://www.lfatabletpresses.com/videos/mix-validation-making-a-
Tools and Materials Needed
• Disposable latex/rubber gloves (for food grade products and to protect hands from grease)
• Hairnet and/or beard net (food grade products only)
• Sterile shoe covers (food grade products only)
Instructions
Note: Wear latex/rubber gloves (and appropriate food grade attire if applicable) during this process.
1. Press the buttons to make adjustments to the time settings.
WARNING:
For personal protection while operating the VM
®
Lab Mixer, contain
long hair and do not wear loose jewelry
1.1. Note: The two leftmost buttons are for the amount of time. The right button switches
between units of time (S = seconds, M = minutes, H = hours).
2. Press the ON (green) button to start operation.
2.1 Note: If you want to turn off the timer, stop machine operation and turn all settings to 0.