Instruction Manual
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Issue: 3.5
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General Description
The electric driven agitators are designed to drive paddle assemblies primarily for
the agitation of Solventborne and Waterborne paint.
Two types of Agitator mounting are available Inverter or Manual Variator control to
suit customer preferences for speed change.
The Agitator complies with current EU CE and ATEX legislation.
Operating Principle
An AC induction electric motor drives an in-line gearbox which in turn drives a
shaft and stainless steel three bladed paddle assembly.
A robust coupling connects the gearbox shaft to the paddle shaft.
A PTFE lip seal ensures sealing of the paddle shaft through the lid of the tank.
The assembly is mounted Vertically and ‘off set’ from the centre of the tank, the
paddle design moves the fluid in a downward offset centrifugal direction.
The correct positioning of the agitator on the tank lid is important to create the
optimum agitation and perform correct mixing without the use of baffles mounted
inside the tank. (See Installation Section)