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7.2
Operation
In order to obtain the best utilization of the mixer, the following should be
followed:
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Various components to be mixed can be added manually via the hopper or
automatic with an auger, fan, pump or the like.
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If the mixer is equipped with emptying auger, so that the outlet throttle is
always totally or partly open, a small portion will be left in the outlet and this
portion will not be mixed with the rest. It must be avoided that
concentrates/minerals gather here.
Therefore addition of this as first component must take place at the opposite
end of the mixer compared to the outlet, and the mixer auger may not be
started before part of the main component (such as ground barley/wheat) is
added. If not, the concentrates/minerals will be taken to the outlet.
As an alternative concentrates/minerals can be added after the main
components.
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When adding components in larger quantities it must be secured that the
material is distributed in the mixer so that the inlet is not blocked. The mixer
must be started now and then during the intake or alternatively started for a
while between addition of each component (minimum 1 minute).
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Liquids must always be added as last component and while the mixer is
operating.
In order to secure homogeneous mixing of concentrates/minerals it might be
an advantage to dry-mix 3-5 minutes before liquids are added.
The liquids must be sprayed over the dry components at a distance as short as
possible and in a position where there is always material irrespective of the
size of the portion – i.e. approximately over the mixer outlet.
Liquids may also be added manually via the hopper, but only if the mixer is full
so that the mixer auger is not visible at any point. Liquids must be added
slowly so that they can be absorbed by the dry matter.
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CCM is added in the following order:
1.
Flour
2.
Concentrate
3.
CCM – while the mixer is operating.
The max. mixing capacity when adding CCM is 600 kg with max. 40% CCM
with max. 50% humidity.
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Start the mixer after accomplished filling.
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The mixing time is 10-15 minutes depending on the material and the size of
the portion. The mixing time is increased when adding liquids.
