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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
GENERAL
The Tri-Blender is relatively maintenance free, requiring normal cleaning and inspection to ensure
optimum performance. Inspect all seals for cuts or abrasions and inspect seal faces for nicks and
cracks. Replace worn or damaged parts as necessary.
REPAIR INFORMATION
Repair of the Tri-Blender is normally accomplished by replacing defective parts. The only moving
parts are the control valve, the impellers, the drive shaft, the seal, the belt, and the motor armature
shaft. It is recommended that all parts of the Tri-Blender be periodically inspected to prevent
malfunctions caused by worn or broken parts. For repair or replacement of the drive motor, refer to
the motor manufacturer. For repair and service of the Butterfly valve on your blender, refer to
B
Series Butterfly Valve Service and Installation Manual (B51SM) available from Tri-Clover. Refer to
the parts list for replacement data for the Tri-Blender parts.
TRI-BLENDER DISASSEMBLY
1.
Remove the clamp (3) securing the hopper (1) to the blender and remove the
hopper and gasket (4).
2.
Remove the clamp (3) securing the control valve (5), and remove the valve and
gasket (4). (Hold the valve while loosening the clamp to prevent the valve from
falling.)
3.
Remove the clamp (8) securing the diffuser and suction tube (7), and remove the
diffuser and suction tube and gasket (9).
4.
Remove the clamp (8) securing the inlet adapter (10), and remove the inlet adapter and gasket (9).
Relieve pressure and
remove all fluid from blender
prior to disassembly.
Remove power before
servicing to prevent
unintended start of the
blender.
WARNING
C.I.P. CLEANING
The Dual Stage Tri-Blender can be cleaned in place. If the Tri-Blender is to be cleaned, the butterfly
valve must be removed and cleaned separately. Refer to separate valve service manual. In addition,
the dry ingredients inlet adapter tube must be capped off.
DISASSEMBLY
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