Operation
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Operation
Find the Proper Agitator Speed
NOTE:
Attach ground wire before using agitator.
1. Fill the fluid supply container to about 3–4 inches (75–
100 mm) above the agitator blade.
2. Start the agitator, and gradually increase the speed by
turning the needle valve (11) until a vortex begins to
form in the paint.
3. Reduce the speed slightly, then fill the fluid
container. Use the lowest agitator speed needed for
thorough agitation of the paint. Excessive agitator
speed may cause the paint to foam.
Pressure Relief Procedure
1. Close the bleed-type air shutoff valve (SV) to relieve
pressure to the air motor.
2. Disconnect the air line.
Operate the Agitator
Operate the agitator continuously while supplying paints
or other fluids to the system. Use the needle valve (11)
to regulate the agitator speed. Set the agitator speed to
thoroughly mix the paint, using the lowest speed
possible.
To stop the agitator, close the bleed-type air shutoff
valve (SV) or close the needle valve (11).
Stop the agitator and disconnect the air line before
removing it from the container.
Check Fluid Viscosity
If the agitator is in a closed drum, the agitator must be
removed to check the fluid viscosity or the fluid must be
siphoned from the 3/4 npt drum port.
Moving parts, such as an impeller blade, can cut or
amputate fingers. To reduce the risk of serious injury,
always shut off the agitator and disconnect the air line
before moving, checking, or repairing the agitator.
This equipment stays pressurized until pressure is
manually relieved. To help prevent serious injury from
splashing fluid and moving parts, follow the Pressure
Relief Procedure before cleaning, checking, or
servicing the equipment.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the equipment, do not operate the
agitator at a high speed for a long period of time.
Excessive agitator speed can cause foaming of fluid
(making the fluid unusable), vibration, and increased
wear on parts. Only agitate the fluid enough to
maintain even mixing.
