LIGHTNIN XDQ Series, Instructions Manual

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LIGHTNIN
MIXERS AND AERATORS
®
REVISION
2001
DATE 3–16–83
REVISED 2–26–01
INST. NO. IT–1997
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LIGHTNIN
MIXERS AND AERATORS
®
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LIGHTNIN LIGHTNIN
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
LIGHTNIN XJQ 30 THRU 350 SERIES
OPEN TANK FIXED MOUNT MIXERS
SECTION 1 – INITIAL INSPECTION, SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS AND STORAGE
1.1 As soon as you have uncrated your mixer, check it for shipping damage and report any damage immediately
to the carrier and to our factory.
1.2 Mixer and impellers are packed together. The mixer shaft is packed in a separate container.
1.3 Do not remove wrappings or protective coatings if the mixer is to be stored before it is placed in operation. Store
the mixer in a clean, dry location, with circulating air, free from wide or rapid variations in temperature. When
gear drive models have been stored for more than a year, the condition of the gear lubricant should be checked
before the mixer is installed (see lubrication instructions).
SECTION 2 – MIXER AND SHAFT INSTALLATION
2.1 Refer to the installation drawing for proper mixer mounting and location.
2.2 All mixers are furnished with safety covers. Do not remove during operation.
a . Stop unit and disconnect power supply before removing safety cover.
b . Re–install safety cover after servicing the unit.
SAFETY COVER
4 VENT HOLES
4 HEX HEAD
FASTENERS
2.3 Impeller rotation must be according to the arrow on the mixer nameplate.
a . Single phase totally enclosed motors are wired at our factory for correct rotation.
b . All three phase and explosion proof motors must be field wired for proper rotation. If rotation does not
agree with nameplate, reverse any two line leads.
c . Dual voltage motors must be wired for the desired voltage. Refer to the connection diagrams provided
on the motor nameplate or inside the conduit box cover.
2.4 LIGHTNIN Mixers are equipped with ball bearing chemical plant motors specifically designed for mixer service
in totally enclosed or explosion proof construction.
a . Constant speed mixers are furnished with LIGHTNIN
DURA–MIX
energy efficient motors unless
otherwise specified.
b . For variable speed mixers with electronic or air driven motors, refer to supplementary instructions for
motor control data and connection requirements.