IOM Manual – IBC Mixers
Mixers - LBC/HBC
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3.4. Air Motor – Flushing
Flush the motor if it is operating slowly or inefficiently. Flushing the air motor removes
excessive dirt, foreign particles, moisture or oil that occurs in the operating
environment and will help to maintain proper vane performance/motor efficiency.
Safety - Flush the air motor in a well ventilated area. Keep face away from exhaust port.
Eye protection must be worn.
Use Gast # AH255B Flushing Solvent, or any non-toxic, non-flammable industrial
cleaning solvent.
DO NOT
use paraffin or
ANY
other combustible solvents to flush this
air motor.
3.5. Material Disposal
Tapflo IBC mixers series LBC, HBC are designed for a long trouble-free life. At the end of
the useful service life the lubricants and components can be recycled.
The IBC mixer, frame, shaft and impeller are manufactured from stainless steel and the
gearbox and electric motor from aluminium and cast iron.
Properly dispose of all mixer and gearbox parts responsibly, in particular lubricants
which must be collected for disposal or recycling in accordance with local authority
guidelines.
3.6. Ordering Spare Parts
To maintain your IBC mixer only Tapflo genuine spare parts are recommended. To
ensure safe reliable operation of your mixer please contact your local distributor for
spare parts.
To order please state:
Serial number – indicated on the mixer nameplate.
Item number – description of the part and quantity.
