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OPERATORS MANUAL
FOR
ROCKCRETER OPTIMIX 1.5
PAGE 6
4. OPERATING PROCEDURES
4.1 Set- Up
1. Insert the drive/mix shaft into the hopper and engage the flat end into
the slot of the rotor.
2. Slowly swing the motor assembly into the closed position, stopping
before the motor shaft adapter and drive/mix shaft touch.
3. Align the shaft adapter and drive/mix slots so that they engage, If they
do not align then rotate until correct position is achieved.
4. Swing the motor completely shut and secure in place with motor latch.
5. Secure the hopper gate onto the top of the hopper.
6. Connect the motor cable to the power out connector.
7. Connect the power cable to the main power in connector.
8. Connect the power cable to an appropriate power source.
4.2 Priming with Water
1. Attach a water feed hose to the water inlet.
2. Attach the main hose to the water system bypass outlet and attach the
spay nozzle to the hose outlet.
3. Place the nozzle into a waste container.
4. Turn the main power disconnect switch to the “ON” position.
5. Open the ball valve directly before the water system bypass outlet.
6. Press the water drain button to turn on.
7. Run the water until water flows from the end of the nozzle.
8. Press the water drain button to stop the water and close the ball valve
directly before the water pump bypass outlet.
NOTE: Do not run the water pump without water. The water pump
will overheat and cause damage.
9. Run clean-out ball(s) to coat the inside of the hoses:
a. Remove the nozzle from the end of the hose.
b. Remove the hose inlet from the water system bypass outlet and
insert a clean-out ball into the hose inlet (The ball must be soaked in
water before inserting).
c. Attach the hose to the water system bypass outlet, open the ball
valve and press the water drain button to resume flushing the hose.
d. The clean-out ball will be pushed out of the hose after several
minutes.
e. When the task is complete, close the ball valve, remove the hose
inlet from the water system bypass outlet.