IOM Manual – IBC Mixers
Mixers - LBC/HBC
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2. Installation and Operation
2.1. Installation
The mixers with electric drive are supplied pre-wired and fitted with a DOL
starter, overload protection, safety interlock and appliance Inlet Plug.
The plug colour indicates the power supply required.
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Red - indicates a 400v 3ph 50 Hz supply
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Blue - indicates a 220-240v 1ph 50 Hz supply
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Yellow - indicates a 110v 1ph 50 Hz supply
The mixers with pneumatic drives are supplied with a flow control valve to regulate the
motor speed and an exhaust muffler.
1.
Check that the motor / starter voltage requirements correspond with the supply
or verify if compressed air supply system is suitable in case of mixer with air
motor.
2.
Check that the mixer shaft direction of rotation corresponds to the rotation
arrow placed on the mixer nameplate - rotation is clockwise when viewed from
above.
3.
Changes to reverse the direction of rotation must be done by qualified personnel
only.
4.
Fit the impeller on to the mixer shaft, dimple the shaft on assembly for the set
screws and tighten securely.
5.
Fit the mixer shaft into the drive head coupling and tighten the 2 set screws
(Item 5) through the slot provided in the coupling guard.
6.
Lower the mixer on to the IBC frame with a forklift truck or hoist using the eye
bolt provided on the mixer.
