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ManualsBrandsMittler Bros Machine & Tool ManualsWater equipment400-202

(636) 745-7757

Fax: (636) 745-2874

Division of Mittler Corp.

P.O. Box 110 Foristell, Missouri 63348

10 Cooperative Way Wright City, MO 63390

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400 Single Speed to Variable Speed Conversion

#400-202

1. Unpack the boxes and be sure all the parts are included. See the list at the end of these

instructions.

2. Unplug the machine from any power source. Remove the switch box from the base plate by

removing the cover and unscrewing from the base plate.

Remove

Cover

Unscrew

from Base

Plate

3. Remove the Love Joy Cover by removing the two screws. Then loosen the set screws on each

half of the Love Joy coupling.

Love Joy

Cover

Set Screw

Remove

Screw

Remove

Screw

Set Screw

4. With someone holding up the end of the motor remove the four (4) bolts holding the motor /

gearbox assembly to the mounting plate. Remove the complete motor, gearbox, cord & switch

assembly from the machine. Save the mounting bolts to remount the motor / gearbox.

Mounting

Bolts. 2

on Each

Side

5. Remove the Love Joy coupling half from the spindle shaft if it did not slide off in step 4.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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(636) 745-7757 Fax: (636) 745-2874 Division of Mittler Corp. P.O. Box 110 Foristell, Missouri 63348 10 Cooperative Way Wright City, MO 63390 400 Single Speed to Variable Speed Conversion #400-202 1. Unpack the boxes and be sure all the parts are included. See the list at the end of these instructions. 2. Unplug the machine from any power source. Remove the switch box from the base plate by removing the cover and unscrewing from the base plate. Remove Cover Unscrew from Base Plate 3.
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6. Drill and tap two (2) holes, 5/16”-18, in the motor mounting plate as shown below. The holes should be drilled 1” deep and then counter sunk a small amount to allow for the bolt heads. Motor Side Spindle Side Drill & Tap 1” deep for 5/16”-18 7. Slide the large bore (1”) Love Joy coupler half onto the spindle. Be sure the “fingers” are pointing toward the motor location and that the key is installed in the key way. Do not tighten down set screw at this time.
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10. Set the motor / gearbox assembly onto the mounting plate. While someone is holding the motor end up install the mounting bolts finger tight. Use mounting holes farthest from the spindle as shown below. New Mounting Holes Spindle (Love Joy coupler removed) Old Mounting Holes 11. Slip the two Love Joy coupler halves together with your fingers, being sure the spider is still locked in the “fingers”. Tighten the set screws and snug up the motor / gearbox mounting bolts. Set Screw Set Screw 12.
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15. Attach the conduit elbow to the bottom of box by removing the nut, slipping the fitting through and then installing and tightening the nut. Conduit Nut Conduit Elbow Elbow Goes Here 16. Wire the control box to the motor as shown by the included wiring diagram. Use the supplied wire nuts and then use electrical tape for added safety. 17. Wire the input cord correctly for the style and voltage you are using, refer to enclosed wiring diagram. 18.
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