INDCO DL Series User manual

OWNERSMANUAL
DL(G) Drum Lid Series Mixers
TABLEOFCONTENTS:
Safety & General ................................................................................2
Receiving &Installation.....................................................................3
Operation ..............................................................................................4
Parts List.................................................................................................5-10
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Drum
Lid
Mixers
Warranty
Our products are guaranteed against
defective materials and workmanship,
we will repair or replace such items
as may prove defective at our option.
Warranty period is one year on items
manufactured by INDCO, except for
the MixMaster Series Shakers which
carries a two year warranty. On items
not manufactured by INDCO, the
manufactures warranty applies. All
component parts of our products are
covered by this warranty, except for
normal wear items such as belts or
impellers. We cannot be responsible
for damage or abuse to equipment
caused by improper installation or
operation. Warranties can also be
voided by unauthorized disassembly
of equipment. For warranty repairs,
equipment is returned to INDCO at
the customer’s expense; we will repair
and return to customer at our expense.
Under no circumstances will we allow
labor charges or other expense to repair
defective merchandise. This warranty
is exclusive and is in lieu of all other
warranties, whether express or implied.
INDCO shall not be liable for any other
damages, whether consequential,
indirect, or incidental, arising from the
sale or use of its products.
DL Series
- direct drive -
DLG Series
- gear drive -

Safety:
Please follow the below safety precautions. If there are any questions, please call INDCO at 800-942-4383. Please read this
complete manual before trying to operate your mixer. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious bodily injury
or death.
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Keep all hands, feet, clothes, neckties, necklaces and other objects clear of moving parts.
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ELECTRIC MOTOR SAFETY:
Motors should be installed, protected and fused in accordance with latest issue of National Electrical Code, NEMA Standard
Publication No. MG 2 and local codes. Frames and accessories of motors should be grounded in accordance with National
Electrical Code (NEC) Article 430. For general information on grounding refer to NEC Article 250. Not all rotating parts are
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and non-standard connections. If environment has hazardous combustible fumes present, use only explosion-proof electric
motors.
AIR MOTOR SAFETY:
The air motor is designed to be driven by compressed air and under no circumstances be driven with any other gases. Fluids,
particles, solids or any substance mixed with air, particularly combustible substances likely to cause explosions, must not drive
air motor.
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thrust that could damage air motor.
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damage.
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clearances and rapid motor damage will result.
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models.
General:
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This line of drum lid mixers oer a low cost method of agitating and blending 55-gallon open head drums of low viscosity liquids.
All units include steel drum lids.
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This line of rugged, heavy duty drum lid mixers are ideal for vigorous mixing of heavy-bodied coatings, epoxies, mud, plaster and
slurries. Built around a 5:1 ratio gear box, they have extra power and high torque necessary for tough drum and tank mixing jobs.
All units include steel drum lids.
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Receiving:
Before removing any packing, visually inspect the exterior of the shipment for any sign of damage. Should there be any damage,
bring it to the attention of the delivering UPS or truck line and note the same on the receiving ticket. Should there be damage you
must place a claim with the truck line. They are the only ones who will pay for the damage done and you are the only one
who can place that claim.
Installation:
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machine before it’s operational.
Shaft & Coupler
To install mixer shaft, back o the set screws as far as possible without removing them. Insert mixing shaft into the coupler as far
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Gear Drive, DLG Series
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point as shown below.
IMPELLERS:
To install the impeller, back o the set screw(s) as far as possible without removing them. Insert mixing shaft into the bore and
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set screws
shaft
shaft coupler
Filler-Vent Plug Location
• Remove Allen head plug
Drain Plug Location
shaft
set screws

IMPELLER PLACEMENT:
For mixers with ONE impeller, mount it 1 to 2 impeller diameters o the bottom of the mixing container. For mixers with TWO or
more impellers, mount the lowest impeller 1 to 2 diameters distance o the bottom of mixing container. Mount the imellers 1 to
2 impeller diameters apart. The uppermost impeller should be positioned approximately 1 impeller diameter under the surface
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placement may provide your best results.
Operation:
ELECTRIC POWER: Once the electric motor has been wired. check rotation to be sure the mixer shaft is rotating in a clock-
wise direction, looking downward into the container.
AIR POWER: Check to ensure the air valve in in the closed position, then connect air supply. Check rotation to be sure the
mixer shaft is rotating in a clock-wise direction, looking downward into the container.
Once the mixer is in the container, it is now safe to operate.
Caution:
Never run the mixer without a propeller.
Never run the propeller in open air.
Never run propeller outside a container.
MAINTENANCE:
Maintaining your mixer is not dicult if you follow these guidelines:
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LUBRICATION:
Gear Drive Models:
The gearbox contains oil from the factory. The recommended replacement oil is:
Gearbox models #RPQ1 and #RPQ2:
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- For 50°F to 125°F ambient.
- RPQ1 Oil capacity is 11 ounces.
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Item 100 Part No. Description
MTR-3/4-HUB-AIR-CCW Hub Mount - 3/4 HP (2AM-NCC-16) CCW rotation only
N-K202 Repair Kit* (2AM-NCC-16)
MTR-3/4-FOOT-AIR-CCW Foot Mount - 3/4 HP (2AM-FCC-1) CCW rotation only
N-K202 Repair Kit* (2AM-FCC-1)
MTR-3/4-56C-AIR 56C Mount - 3/4 HP (2AM-NRV-90) bi-rotational
N-K510 Repair Kit* (2AM-NRV-90)
HDW-1/4-VALVE Needle valve, brass - 1/4”
HDW-2502-SNB Pipe nipple, steel - 1/4” X 2”
N-AC980 Mu󰀪er, metal
MTR-1.5-HUB-AIR Hub Mount - 1.5 HP (4AM-NRV-22B) bi-rotational
N-K205 Repair Kit* (4AM-NRV-22B)
MTR-1.5-FOOT-AIR Foot Mount - 1.5 HP (4AM-FRV-13C) bi-rotational
N-K205 Repair Kit* (4AM-FRV-13C)
MTR-1.5-56C-AIR 56C Mount - 1.5 HP (4AM-NRV-50C) bi-rotational
N-K206A Repair Kit* (4AM-NRV-50C)
HDW-1/4-VALVE Needle valve, brass - 1/4”
HDW-25-CNG Pipe nipple, steel - 1/4” X 7/8”
N-AC980 Mu󰀪er, metal
MTR-4-FOOT-AIR Foot Mount - 4 HP (6AM-FRV-5A) bi-rotational
N-K208 Repair Kit* (6AM-FRV-5A)
MTR-4-56C-AIR 56C Mount - 4 HP (6AM-NRV-11A) bi-rotational
N-K208 Repair Kit* (6AM-NRV-11A)
HDW-1/2-VALVE Needle valve, brass - 1/2”
HDW-50-CNG Pipe nipple, steel - 1/2” X 1-1/8”
N-AC990 Mu󰀪er, metal
* Repair Kits include: Vanes, shaft seal, o-rings, DE & NDE bearings,
body & end cap gaskets.
Air Motors
3/4 HP1.5 HP4 HP

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MTR-1/2-56C-1-EP 56C, xed speed 1/2 HP Explosion-Proof 115/230VAC 1-phase
MTR-1/2-56F-1-EP 56F, xed speed 1/2 HP Explosion-Proof 115/230VAC 1-phase
MTR-1/2-56C-1-TEFC 56C, xed speed 1/2 HP TEFC 115/230VAC 1-phase
MTR-1/2-56F-1-TEFC 56F, xed speed 1/2 HP TEFC 115/230VAC 1-phase
CPG-INLINE-18/3 Cord 18/3 - 6’, plug and in-line ON-OFF switch
MTR-098000 56C, variable speed 1/2 HP TEFC 115VAC to 90VDC 1-phase
MTR-DC-CONTROL DC motor controller, variable speed - 1/3 thru 2HP
CPG-18/3 Cord 18/3 - 6’ with plug
MET-VSO-BRACKET Angle brackets, mounts v.s. controller to motor (2 req’d)
MTR-3/4-56C-1-EP 56C, xed speed 3/4 HP Explosion-Proof 115/230VAC 1-phase
MTR-3/4-56F-1-EP 56F, xed speed 3/4 HP Explosion-Proof 115/230VAC 1-phase
MTR-3/4-56C-1-TEFC 56C, xed speed 3/4 HP TEFC 115/230VAC 1-phase
MTR-3/4-56F-1-TEFC 56F, xed speed 3/4 HP TEFC 115/230VAC 1-phase
CPG-14/3 Cord 14/3 - 5’ with plug
SWT-TOGGLE ON - OFF switch
SWT-GUARD Switch guard
MTR-108018 56C, variable speed 3/4 HP TEFC 115VAC to 90VDC 1-phase
MTR-DC-CONTROL DC motor controller, variable speed - 1/3 thru 2HP
CPG-14/3 Cord 14/3 - 5’ with plug
MET-VSO-BRACKET Angle brackets, mounts v.s. controller to motor (2 req’d)
MTR-1-56C-1-EP 56C, xed speed 1 HP Explosion-Proof 115/230VAC 1-phase
MTR-1-56F-1-EP 56F, xed speed 1 HP Explosion-Proof 115/230VAC 1-phase
MTR-1-56C-1-TEFC 56C, xed speed 1 HP TEFC 115/230VAC 1-phase
MTR-1-56F-1-TEFC 56F, xed speed 1 HP TEFC 115/230VAC 1-phase
CPG-14/3 Cord 14/3 - 5’ with plug
SWT-DP-TOGGLE ON - OFF switch
SWT-GUARD Switch guard
MTR-108022 56C, variable speed 1 HP TEFC 115VAC to 90VDC 1-phase
MTR-DC-CONTROL DC motor controller, variable speed - 1/3 thru 2HP
CPG-14/3 Cord 14/3 - 5’ with plug
MET-VSO-BRACKET Angle brackets, mounts v.s. controller to motor (2 req’d)
Electric Motors
1 HP 3/4 HP
Item 100 Part No. Description
1/2 HP

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100
600
700
200
300
400
601

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Item Qty. Part No. Description
100. 1 see ‘Parts List - Drive Motors’ Motor, air
100. 1 see ‘Parts List - Drive Motors’ Motor, electric
200. 1 CPL-6262 Coupling - shaft, 5/8” bore x 5/8” bore - stainless
300. 1 SS632 Shaft - impeller, 5/8” dia. x 32” long - stainless
400. 1~2 specify model Impellers
401. 2~4 specify model Set screw (not shown)
Mounting Base Assembly:
600. 1 N-MNT-FLE 56C Face Mount, Air & Electric motors - cast aluminum w/ oor ange
601. 1 HDW-150-FLANGE Floor Flange, 1-1/2”, 150# - cast iron
700. 1 HDW-BUDL Drum Lid, 55-gallon - painted steel
700. 1 HDW-BUDL-SS Drum Lid, 55-gallon - 304 stainless steel

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400
210
100
200
600
601
700
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Item Description Part No. Qty.
100. Motor, air see ‘Parts List - Drive Motors’ 1
100. Motor, electric see ‘Parts List - Drive Motors’ 1
200. Gear Box, 5:1 ratio HDW-GB-56C 1
200. Gear Box, 5:1 ratio for: DLG-4A only HDW-GB-56C-LG 1
210. Coupling - shaft, 5/8” bore x 3/4” bore - stainless CPL-6275 1
300. Shaft - impeller, 3/4” dia. x 32” long - stainless SS732 1
400. Impellers specify model 1~2
401. Set screw (not shown) specify model
2~4
Mounting Base Assembly:
600. 56C Face Mount, Air & Electric motors - cast aluminum w/ oor ange N-MNT-FLE 1
601. Floor Flange, 1-1/2”, 150# - cast iron HDW-150-FLANGE 1
700. Drum Lid, 55-gallon - painted steel HDW-BUDL 1
700. Drum Lid, 55-gallon - 304 stainless steel HDW-BUDL-SS 1