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BTR-S

ERIES

 

O

PERATION 

& M

AINTENANCE 

M

ANUAL

 

12838 Stainless Drive, Holland, MI 49424 

 

Phone: 616/399-5600 Fax 616/399-3084 

 

 

Copyright 2018 BRAWN Mixer 

www.BRAWNMIXER.com 

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11/27/2018 

CONTENTS 

 

Mixer Installation / Assembly / Dimension Drawings 

 
Safety ............................................................................ 1 
Customer Service Contact ............................................ 1 
Initial Inspection ............................................................. 2 
Installation ..................................................................... 2 
Shaft and Impeller Assembly ......................................... 3 
Start-Up ......................................................................... 3 
Electric Motors .......................................................... 4 - 7 
Maintenance / Lubrication ....................................... 7 & 8 
Storage .......................................................................... 8 
Warranty ........................................................................ 9 
 
 

SAFETY

 

 
The precautions mentioned in this manual are not 
intended to cover all hazards that may exist in a plant or 
on this equipment. Using safety mechanisms requires 
the constant attention of everyone in the vicinity of this 
(or any) equipment. 
 
A plant and the related equipment are only as safe as the 
personnel are safety-minded. Proper equipment 
maintenance and the use of personal safety devices will 
contribute as much toward safety as will any number of 
mechanical safety devices. 
 

  WARNING  

 

 

 

To assure maximum safety, optimum performance, 
and to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential 
that you or any other operator of this equipment read 
and understand the contents of this manual before 
the mixer is operated. 

 

Installation, operation and maintenance must be 
performed only by qualified personnel. 

 

Do not operate this equipment unless all safety 
devices are installed and working properly.  Check 
all devices prior to starting the equipment. 

 

Disconnect and lock out electrical power before 
installing or servicing the mixer. 

 

Do not touch rotating parts (keep all guards and 
safety devices installed while operating). 

 

Develop a safety checklist for this equipment and 
perform regular maintenance to ensure continued 

and proper operation. Develop a safety checklist for 
this equipment and perform regular maintenance to 
ensure continued and proper operation. 

 

Do not make any field changes or modifications 
without reviewing the change with your BRAWN 
sales representative or the BRAWN Customer 
Service Department. 

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE 

 
Mixer Model #............................................. 

BTR-SERIES

 

Mixer Serial # _________________________________  
Contact: 

  Customer Service ............................... 616/399-5600 

  E-Mail ................................. [email protected] 

 
 

BRAWN NAMEPLATE 

 

 

 
 
You have received a quality engineered and 
manufactured BRAWN Mixer. We value your business, 
and we will strive to provide you with the proper service 
and equipment to meet your needs. 
 
The information contained in this BRAWN Mixer 
Operator's Manual is designed to assist you in putting 
your BRAWN Mixer into operation without further delay.  

Please read the entire manual before attempting to 
start your mixer.

 If you have any further questions or if, 

by some chance, there are some missing components, 
contact your BRAWN Mixer Representative or the factory 
immediately. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for BTR Series

Page 1: ...OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL SERIAL NUMBER ___________________ CUSTOMER ____________________________ SALES REP ____________________________ BTR SERIES 150644...

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Page 3: ...ER J MINIMUM HARDWARE CLEARANCE REQUIRED IN MOUNTING STRUCTURE NOTES BASIC WEIGHT DOES NOT 1 INCLUDE SHAFT IMPELLERS OR MOTOR ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES 2 2018 DATE DIMENSION AND ASSEMBLY DRAWING AP...

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Page 5: ...ALUE IN THE O M MANUAL 3 ATTACH THE GUARD ITEM 2 ON THE TOP OF THE GEARDRIVE ALTERNATE SHAFT CONSTRUCTION ATTACH THE SHAFT COLLAR ITEM 7 TO THE MIXER SHAFT ITEM 4 BEFORE STEP 1 QUANTITY VARIES DEPENDI...

Page 6: ...operate this equipment unless all safety devices are installed and working properly Check all devices prior to starting the equipment Disconnect and lock out electrical power before installing or ser...

Page 7: ...fferent phases The resistance should not be less than 100 megohms If the resistance is less please consult the factory If mixer is stored for more than a year the condition of the gear lubricant shoul...

Page 8: ...lubricant level should be checked with the unit mounted in its correct operating position Lubricant should be added or removed to bring it to the correct level The catalog for the gear unit shows the...

Page 9: ...accumulated moisture Drain regularly if storage atmosphere results in formation of condensation INSTALLATION Installation must be handled by qualified service or maintenance personal OPERATION CAUTIO...

Page 10: ...necessary to ensure safe operation of the equipment Particular applications may require further procedures Dangerous voltages are present in the equipment which can cause severe personal injury and p...

Page 11: ...e motor frame or housing permits removal of accumulated moisture Drain regularly MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Gear units should have the oil changed every 10 000 hours or 2 years If synthetic lubricant is...

Page 12: ...st a machined orifice until pressure exceeds 2 psi Above 2 psi the air is allowed to escape depressurizing the gearcase When internal pressure drops below 2 psi the autovent re seals closing the unit...

Page 13: ...ak EP2 20 to 140 Mineral Shell Cypernia RA C3 Ambient Temperature F Formulation Grease Manufacturer Grease Brand Name 58 to 230 Synthetic Texaco Starfak 2202 58 to 230 Synthetic Shell Aero Shell 5 to...

Page 14: ...ich were conducted without their prior written authorization BRAWN Mixer shall not be held liable for any further cost expense or labor to replace equipment or replaceable parts or indirect or consequ...

Page 15: ...be performed only by qualified personnel Do not operate this equipment unless all safety devices are installed and working properly Check all devices prior to starting the equipment Disconnect and loc...

Page 16: ...of lubricant that was applied during assembly it is important to completely fill the voids in the seven ring box with lubricant No further lubricant is required for the two ring box 1 Remove the lubr...

Page 17: ...inspect the shaft for damage If the shaft is significantly worn it should be repaired or replaced 5 Select the correct size and type of packing refer to the mixer specification sheet Using a bar that...

Page 18: ...engagement zone and record the measurement as B in the equation below 3 Add A B and subtract 0 08 2mm from the distance This needs to be done so that the coupling will not be preloaded after installa...

Page 19: ...IEC 132 NEMA 180TC 210TC J28 28mm 1 1 8 in 45 90 Nm 399 797 lb in IEC 100 112 NEMA 180TC M42 42 mm 1 5 8 in 100 200 Nm 885 1 770 lb in IEC 160 NEMA 250TC M48 48 mm 1 7 8 in 140 280 Nm 1240 2 478 lb i...

Page 20: ...Automatic Lubricator Principle of Operation After tightening the plastic activating screw the Zinc Molybdenum pellet drops into the Citric Acid electrolyte The chemical reaction builds up pressure tha...

Page 21: ...apped hole on the end for customer use The chart below indicated the tap size for each shaft Keys are also supplied with solid shaft Outboard pinion and sprocket fits should be as recommended by the m...

Page 22: ...ew into the motor shaft to lock coupling in place 3 Let the coupling cool down before mounting the spider into the jaws The spider should not be under axial compression when installed 4 Place the moto...

Page 23: ...esume its normal function The lubricator contains approximately 120 cm3 or 120 ml 4 8 oz of grease For reference a single stroke of a typical grease gun delivers approximately 1 0 1 2 cm3 0 03 0 04 oz...

Page 24: ...extreme highs and lows Lower ambient temperatures will lead to slower dis pensing rates and higher ambient temperatures will lead to faster dispensing rates Average Ambient Temperature Discharge Perio...

Page 25: ...ice the grease cup 1 Unscrew the grease drain cup 1299 from either the outlet port of the NEMA or IEC input cylinder or from the extension 1243 that is secured to the NEMA or IEC input cylinder 2 To e...

Page 26: ...TORQUE DRY AS SPECIFIED IN O M MANUAL BSB ALL DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY UNLESS THE DRAWING IS CERTIFIED ALL EQUIPMENT DESIGN AND APPLICATION DATA SHOWN HEREIN IS CONFIDENTIAL AND T...

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