Manual

795-92794 04-13 Air Motor Mixer OMI
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AIR MOTOR GENERAL INFORMATION
The air motor is designed to be driven by
compressed air and under NO circumstances to
be driven by any other gases. The air motor must
not be driven by fluids, particles, solids or any
substance mixed with air, particularly combustible
or flammable substances likely to cause explosions.
Do not run mixer air motor with flammable or
explosive gases or operate the unit in an
atmosphere containing them.
The air motor is designed for compressed air
only. Do not allow corrosive gases or particulate
material to enter the motor. Water vapor, oil-based
contaminates, or other liquids must be filtered out.
EYE PROTECTION IS REQUIRED. Keep face away
from exhaust port.
PRODUCT USE CRITERIA
Normal conditions: Operate mixer at temperatures up to 250°F
(121°C).
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or the next size larger than the inlet port for efficient output
and speed control.
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build-up on components.
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ing.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When mixing flammable or combustible materials,
a Static Protection Kit must be used. Order
Graymills Part No. 790-100835.
• Improperenvironment,installationandoperationcanresult
in severe personal injury and/or damage to property.
 Qualiedpersonnelmustperformallworktoassemble,
 Whenusingmixer,beawareofwhatliquidis/hasbeen
mixedpreviously.Ifliquidispotentiallyharmful,takeap-
propriateprecautions,includingwearingpersonalprotec-
tive clothing.
• Readandfollowallsafetyinstructionssuppliedwiththe
fluids/inks you will be mixing.
• Thismixerhasrotatingparts.Usecaution.
• Airmotormusthavelteredandlubricatedcompressedair.
Forproperoperation,maintainthecorrectairvolumeand
donotexceed100PSI(7bar).
• Besureallttingsandconnectionsareproperlytightened
before use.
• Shutoffandthenremoveairsupplybeforedoinganyservice
on mixer or motor.
• Weareyeprotectionandappropriatesafetygearwhenus-
ing mixer.
• Donotoperatemixerorallowotherstooperatemixer
until the instructions and warnings have been read and are
understood by all people involved.
Never work with equipment you feel may be
unsafe. Contact your Supervisor immediately.
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equately ventilated and that there is no external heat input.
The cooling air may not exceed 104°F/40°C.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Correct installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have
the proper installation conditions. Contact Graymills Customer
Service (773-248-6825) if you have any questions.
• Checkthesiteenvironmentforpotentiallyexplosiveoils,
acids,gases,vaporsorradiation.
 Improperenvironment,installationandoperationcanresult
in severe personal injury and/or damage to property.
• Qualiedpersonnelmustperformallworktoassemble,
install,operate,maintainandrepairairmotor.
• Followtheseinstructionsandthewarningandinformation
labels on the motor and all other drive configuration docu-
ments,startupinstructionsandcircuitdiagrams.
• Followallcurrentapplicablenationalandregionalspeci-
cationsregardingexplosionprotection,safetyandaccident
prevention.
• Checktheambienttemperatureofthesiteandtheabilityto
maintain proper ambient temperature.
• Airstreamfromproductmaycontainsolidorliquidmateri-
als that can result in eye or skin damage.
• Wearhearingprotectionasneeded.Soundlevelfrommo-
tormayexceed85db(A).
• Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanresultineyeinjury
or other serious injury.
 Place mixer in liquid before starting.
• Makesuremixerisrmlyattachedtocontainerbefore
starting. We recommend that you obtain the Graymills lid
made specifically for this mixer system.
• Donotattachairlineuntilmixerisinuidandyouare
ready to begin mixing.
• Operatorshouldweareyeprotection(andappropriate
personalprotectiveclothing).
• Donotusemixerwithliquidscontainingsolidsthatcould
damage propellers or motor.
• Ensureunithasadequateaccesstoairowformotorcool-
ing.
1. Mixer is assembled except for mounting hardware.
2. Remove propeller if necessary to insert shaft through tank
lid.
3. Reattach propeller and tighten locking set screw when in
place.
4. Immerse mixer propeller in liquid to be mixed, ensuring it is
submerged sufficiently to prevent splashing.
5. Secure motor mounting plate to tank lid.
6. Connect lines to motor in the proper direction.