INDCO MX3 Series User manual

INDCO, Inc. M-M-30124 mixer manual MX-3&5 date: 1/5/05
MX3 & MX5 SERIES
MIXERS
Contents Page
Safety, General & Installation ... 2
Operation ...... 3
Maintenance ...... 4
Parts List ...... 6
MX3 - MX5
Series
Mixers
OWNERS
MANUAL
INDCO, Inc.
P.O. Box 589
New Albany, IN 47151
phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
web: www.indco.com
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.
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.
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INDCO, Inc. M-M-30124 mixer manual MX-3&5 date: 1/5/05
General
A container holder designed to hold anything up to a 55-
gallon drum is supplied, but the unit can handle batches in
the 250-300 gallon range, based on viscosity.
Standard Features:
• MX3 - 3 HP motors
• TEFC or Explosion-Proof, 3-phase, 230/460-volt, 60Hz.
• Shaft: 1.5” diameter - 316 stainless steel.
• ONE, 15” diameter, 3-blade Turbine Impellers - 316SS.
• Fixed speed electric models - 175rpm.
• Mechanical variable speed electric models - 30 to 200rpm.
• Electrical variable speed electric models - 0 to 175rpm.
• MX5 - 5 HP motors
• TEFC or Explosion-Proof, 3-phase, 230/460-volt, 60Hz.
• Shaft: 2” diameter - 316 stainless steel.
• TWO, 15” diameter, 3-blade Turbine Impellers - 316SS.
• Fixed speed electric models - 175rpm.
• Mechanical variable speed electric models - 30 to 200rpm.
• Electrical variable speed electric models - 0 to 175rpm.
Installation
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.
Mounting:
Ensure the unit is securely bolted to your floor and is level,
square, and plumb. Leave space around the unit for
cleaning, inspection and maintenance.
Pre-Start Up Check List:
1. Are all mounting bolts tight?
2. Bump motor and check rotation, looking down into the
container, shaft should rotate clock-wise. If direction is
incorrect reverse motor.
Safety
Please read this complete manual before trying to operate
your mixer. Failure to follow these instructions could result
in serious bodily injury or death.
• Never move the unit without a suitable lifting device.
• Have a qualified individual bring power to your unit.
• Never run the unit in open air.
• Never adjust the speed without the unit running.
• Always lockout the power when working on the unit.
• Always use the container holder to restrain the container
during operation.
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.
Eyebolts or lifting lugs are intended for lifting the motor
only. These lifting provisions should never be used when
lifting or handling the motor with other equipment (i.e.
pumps, gearboxes, or other driven equipment) as a single
unit. Be sure eyebolt is fully threaded and tight in its mounting
hole.
Frames and accessories of motors should be grounded in
accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 430.
Rotating parts such as pulleys, couplings, external fans,
unusual shaft extensions should be permanently guarded.
Keep hands and clothing away from moving parts. Trained,
qualified personnel should make electrical repairs only.
Mechanical Variable Speed Drive Safety:
When maintenance is required in the area of the equipment
necessitating removal of the guarding, the prime mover
should be turned off and “locked out”.
The user of variable speed belt drives should be aware of
the hazards through misuse of the product or failure to
protect against contact with moving parts.
Spring-loaded pulleys should never be disassembled without
first receiving instruction from factory.
Rapid acceleration or braking, or shock loading may cause
a shaft to fracture due to torsional twist beyond its capacity.
All mounting screws on the pulleys must be kept tight.
Even though each pulley is individually balanced at the
factory the system in which the pulleys operate may
resonate, particularly at high RPM’s over 1800. Sometimes
a new belt will reduce vibration levels in a system.
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INDCO, Inc. M-M-30124 mixer manual MX-3&5 date: 1/5/05
Air Cylinder Lift Operation:
Before connecting your air supply ensure the lift control
valve is in the center (off) position. Connect your air supply
to the quick connector on the 3-position air valve. Maximum
air pressure is 100-PSI. Note that air pressure is used to
both raise and lower the cylinder. The following will enable
you to adjust the height of the impeller or to install and remove
your batch container:
CAUTION: After the air line is installed and before operating
the machine for the first time, move the lift control valve to
the downward position. This will charge the air cylinder
and prevent surging when the lift control valve is moved to
the upward position.
• Lifting:
Move the lift control valve to the upper most position.
To stop upward motion, move valve to center (off)
position.
• Hold:
To hold the impeller at any height, move the lift control
valve to the center (off) position.
• Lowering:
Move the lift control valve to the lower most position.
To stop downward motion, move valve to center (off)
position.
Speed Adjustment:
Listed below are the various mixer models and how the
variable-speed adjustments are made.
• Models: MX3-TV1
MX3-TV2 MX5-TV2
MX3-TV2 MX5-TV4
Electronic Variable Speed Drive:
- Speed range of 0 to 175-RPM.
- Controlled by the Control Box or Inverter Keypad.
- Either DC or AC-VFD drive.
• Models: MX3-EV MX5-EV
Mechanical Variable Speed Drive:
- Speed range of 30 to 200-RPM.
- Turning the hand-wheel at the rear of the mixer varies
the speed.
- Always stop and start the mixer in the lowest hand-wheel
setting.
DO NOT TURN THE HAND-WHEEL
WHEN THE MIXER IS NOT RUNNING !
• Models: MX3-T MX5-T
MX3-E MX5-E
Fixed Speed:
- speed 175-RPM.
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up “raise” position
center “off” position
down “lower” position 3-position
air control
valve
Operation
• Air Valve Speed Control Adjustment:
Air flow adjusting screw:
- screw in until desired
lowering speed is
obtained.
Air flow adjusting screw:
- screw out until desired
lifting speed is obtained.
Once desired raise &
lowering speeds are
obtained, tighten lock-nuts.
lock-nut
lock-nut
joystick
mechanical
speed
control
hand-wheel
lift cylinder
control valve
container holder
chain
Mechanical Variable Speed Drive Model
container holder
adjustment knob

INDCO, Inc. M-M-30124 mixer manual MX-3&5 date: 1/5/05
Mechanical Variable Speed Drive
• Avoid using automotive chassis and other non-
interchangeable lubricants. Lubricated pulleys will stick
or freeze if not lubricated properly. The most frequent
cause is failure to run the drive through part of its range
at the time it is lubricated. The pulley must be lubricated
periodically and pulley adjustment opened and closed to
distribute the grease inside. Small amounts of grease
will do. Wipe excess off of belt faces.
• Check belt alignment. Misalignment will cause the belt
to overheat and wear rapidly.
• Watch for overload conditions. If the belt loops out or
squeals the drive is overloaded. This condition will
frequently exist during start-up but should not continue
for more than a few seconds. When starting up,
particularly if starting several times a day, try to start
up slowly by jogging the machine to bring the speed up
gradually.
• Excessive vibration will cause damage to all of the
equipment in the drive system. If any doubt exists as
to the safe levels of vibration a qualified person should
be called in to examine the drive.
• Use Loctite on set screws where necessary to prevent
screws from backing out due to vibration in machine.
General
Maintaining your mixer is not difficult if you follow these
guidelines:
• Keep the mixer clean.
• Ensure all bolts, nuts and set-screws are tight.
• Check all wiring on a regular basis and repair as needed.
• Unit fails to start: Check power source to unit, check
-and/or- reset breaker. If problem continues, disconnect
power and have a qualified person make proper repairs.
Maintenance
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INDCO, Inc. M-M-30124 mixer manual MX-3&5 date: 1/5/05
Oil Fill Capacities
Model Frame Size U.S. Pints
MX3-T 926 1.2
MX3-E 926 1.2
MX3-TV1 926 1.2
MX3-TV2 926 1.2
MX3-TV4 926 1.2
MX3-EV 935 2.1
MX5-T 935 2.1
MX5-E 935 2.1
MX5-TV2 935 2.1
MX5-TV4 935 2.1
MX5-EV 935 2.1
Factory Filled:
Your new speed reducer is filled to the proper level for standard
mounting position with the appropriate grade of oil for operation
in a 51°F to 110°F temperature environment. The oil level
should be checked and adjusted (if necessary) prior to
operation, using the oil plug provided and while the unit is
oriented in its operating position.
If operating ambient temperature is outside the range specified
above, then refer to the lubrication chart and refill the unit
with the correct grade based on actual ambient temperatures.
Oil Changing:
When changing oil for any reason, it should be remembered
that oils of various types may not be compatible. Therefore,
when changing to a different oil, it is recommended that the
housing be completely drained and thoroughly flushed with a
light flushing oil prior to refilling with the appropriate lubricant.
The oil level should be rechecked after a short period of
operation and adjusted if necessary.
Initial Oil Change:
The oil in a new speed reducer should be changed at the end
of 250 hour of operation.
Subsequent Oil Changes:
Under normal conditions, after the initial oil change, the oil
should be changed after every 2,500 hours of operation, or
every six months, whichever occurs first. Under severe
conditions (rapid temperature changes, moist, dirty or
corrosive environment) it may be necessary to change oil at
intervals of one to three months. Periodic examination of oil
samples taken from the unit will help establish the appropriate
interval.
Synthetic Oils:
Synthetic lubricants can be advantageous over mineral oils
in that they generally are more stable, have longer life, and
operate over a wider temperature range. These oils are
appropriate for any application but are especially useful when
units are subjected to low start-up temperatures or high
operating temperatures. However, continuous operation above
225°F may cause damage to the seals or other components.
It is recommended that the initial oil be changed or filtered
after the first 1500 hours of operation to remove metal particles
that accumulate during break-in. Subsequent oil changes
should be made after 5000 hours operation if units are
operating in a clean environment.
Oil Temperature:
Speed reducers in normal operation can generate temperature
up to 200°F depending on the type of reducer and the severity
of the application (loading, duration of service, ambient temp.).
Excessive temperature can result from overloading due to
original unit selection being too small for the application or
increased load after original load size was selected. Overfilling
and Under filling the oil level of a speed reducer will cause
overheating. Ensure oil is at the proper level.
Lubricants:
Below is just a few of the recommended lubricants that should
be used in your speed reducer.
Ambient Temp. 16 to 50°F 51 to 110°F 111 to 165°F
Max.Op.Temp. 185°F 200°F 200°F
ISO Visc.Grade 460 680 1000
AGMA Lub.No. #7 Comp. #8 Comp. #8A Comp.
Mobil Oil 600W 600W Super Extra Hecla
Shell Oil Omala 460 Omala 680 Omala 800
Sun Oil Sunep 1110 Sunep 1150 Oil 8 AC
Maintenance, continued
Gear Reducers
Winsmith - 900 Series
filler ~ vent
plug
level
plug
drain
plug
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INDCO, Inc. M-M-30124 mixer manual MX-3&5 date: 1/5/05
Parts List MX3 Series
100
200
bolt & washer
set-screws,
2 @ 120° apart
gearbox
( hollow output
shaft )
201 coupler shaft
202 variable speed
drive pulley
203 speed-rod
motor
MX3-EV (only)
Mechanical Variable Speed Drive Components
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100
502
505
501
505
502
503
504
lift control valve
200
300
400
500
600

INDCO, Inc. M-M-30124 mixer manual MX-3&5 date: 1/5/05
Item Description Part No. Qty.
100. 3-HP motor, 56C Mount, T.E.F.C., 230/460 VAC, 3-phase MTR-3-56C-3-TEFC 1
100. 3-HP motor, 140TC Mount, Explosion-Proof, 230/460 VAC, 3-phase MTR-3-140TC-3-EP 1
100. 3-HP motor, 145TC Mount, T.E.F.C., 180-VDC MTR-108502 1
101. 3-HP DC Motor Controller MTR-DC-CONTROL-3HP 1
102. Power cord, 12/3 (no plug) CRD-CORD 1
100. 3-HP motor, 182TC Mount, T.E.F.C., Variable-Speed Inverter-Duty, 230-Volt MTR-SM-3-230 1
100. 3-HP motor, 182TC Mount, T.E.F.C., Variable-Speed Inverter-Duty, 460-Volt MTR-SM-3-460 1
101. Motor Controller Keypad with 60” cable, for Inverter-Duty motors MTR-AC-CONTROL 1
200. Gear box, right angle, 10:1 ratio - 56C input, 1.5” hollow quill output HDW-GB-926MDSF-10:1 1
200. Gear box, right angle, 10:1 ratio - 140TC input, 1.5” hollow quill output HDW-GB-140TC-10/1 1
200. Gear box, right angle, 10:1 ratio - 182TC input, 1.5” hollow quill output HDW-GB-182TC-10/1 1
300. Shaft, 1.5” diameter - 316 stainless steel, machined SHF-1-1/2 52”
400. Impeller, Turbine, 15” dia., 3-blade, 1.5” bore - 316 stainless steel C-STI-15 1
500. Air Cylinder, 4” dia. - 36” travel HDW-4X36 1
501. 3-Position spool valve HDW-E2181-1000 1
502. Brass muffler for spool valve HDW-SPCMUF 2
503. Elbow, street, brass - 1/4”NPT HDW-2202P-4-4 1
504. Quick release coupler - 1/4” MNPT HDW-1/4-M-QCPLUG 1
505. Push connect, 90° elbow - 3/8” tube x 1/4”MNPT HDW-W369ML-6-4 2
506. Push connect, 90° elbow - 3/8” tube x 1/2”MNPT (not shown) HDW-W369ML-6-8 2
507. Air line tube - 3/8” (not shown) HDW-EB-64-0500 60”
600. Container Holder Ass’y Complete N-CH5-A 1
Parts List
models: MX3-T, MX3-E
MX3-TV1, MX3-TV2, MX3-TV4
model: MX3-EV (only)
Mechanical Variable Speed Drive
100. 3-HP, 140TC Mount, Explosion-Proof, 230/460 VAC, 3-phase MTR-3-140TC-3-EP 1
200. Gear box, right angle, 15:1 ratio - 140TC input, 2.0” hollow quill output HDW-GB-140TC-15/1 1
201. Coupler shaft, 2” dia. x 1.125” dia. x 13” long CPL-MX5V 1
202. Drive pulley - variable speed head with handwheel HDW-HM7-PULLEY 1
203. Torque arm shaft, threaded, 3/8” x 8” - stainless MET-HS5-SPEEDROD 1
204. Drive Belt, V-type (not shown) HDW-BELT-HS5 1
205. DriveN pulley - spring loaded (not shown) HDW-12905X1-1/8 1
206. Bearing housing (not shown) HDW-MX5V-BRGHSG 1
207. Sealmaster bearing (not shown) HDW-ER32T 2
300. Shaft, machined - 2” dia. (not shown) SHF-MX5V 1
400. Impeller, Turbine, 15” dia., 3-blade, 2” bore - 316 stainless steel C-STI-15 1
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INDCO, Inc. M-M-30124 mixer manual MX-3&5 date: 1/5/05
Parts List MX5 Series
100
200
bolt & washer
set-screws,
2 @ 120° apart
gearbox
( hollow output
shaft )
201 coupler shaft
202 variable speed
drive pulley
203 speed-rod
motor
MX5-EV (only)
Mechanical Variable Speed Drive Components
502
505
501
505
502
503
504
lift control valve
300
500
600
100
200
230
231
232
222
221
220
240
241
400
400
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INDCO, Inc. M-M-30124 mixer manual MX-3&5 date: 1/5/05
Parts List
models: MX5-T, MX5-E
MX5-TV2, MX5-TV4
model: MX5-EV (only)
Mechanical Variable Speed Drive
100. 5-HP, 184TC Mount, Explosion-Proof, 230/460 VAC, 3-phase MTR-5-BIGC-3-EP 1
200. Gear box, right angle, 15:1 ratio - 184TC input, 2.0” hollow quill output HDW-GB-184TC-10/1 1
201. Coupler shaft, 2” dia. x 1.125” dia. x 13” long CPL-MX5V 1
202. Drive pulley - variable speed head with handwheel HDW-HM7-PULLEY 1
203. Torque arm shaft, threaded, 3/8” x 8” - stainless MET-HS5-SPEEDROD 1
204. Drive Belt, V-type (not shown) HDW-BELT-MXT5V 1
205. DriveN pulley - spring loaded (not shown) HDW-12905X1-1/8 1
206. Bearing housing HDW-MX5V-BRGHSG 1
207. Sealmaster bearing HDW-ER32T 2
300. Shaft, machined - 2” dia. SHF-MXT5V 1
400. Impeller, Turbine, 15” dia., 3-blade, 2” bore - 316 stainless steel C-STI-15 2
Item Description Part No. Qty.
100. 5-HP motor, 184TC Mount, T.E.F.C., 230/460 VAC, 3-phase MTR-5-BIGC-3-TEFC 1
100. 5-HP motor, 184TC Mount, Explosion-Proof, 230/460 VAC, 3-phase MTR-5-BIGC-3-EP 1
100. 5-HP motor, 184TC Mount, T.E.F.C., Inverter-Duty, 230/460 VAC, 3-phase MTR-5-184TC-TEFC 1
101. 5-HP Inverter, 15J series, 230-Volt, 3-phase input (not shown) INV-5-230-3-NEMASM 1
102. 5-HP Inverter, 15J series, 460-Volt, 3-phase input (not shown) INV-5-460-3-NEMASM 1
200. Gear box, right angle, 10:1 ratio - 184TC input, 2” hollow quill output HDW-GB-184TC-10/1 1
210. Coupler shaft, 2” dia. x 13” long, 316ss, machined SHF-2 13”
220. HTD belt drive pulley/sprocket HDW-MX5-HTD-SPROCKET 2
221. HTD belt drive bushing, E x 2” HDW-MX5-HTD-BUSHING 2
222. HTD belt, 2590-14M-40 (38.9” C.D.) HDW-MX5-HTD-BELT 1
230. Belt tensioner HDW-MX5-BELT-TENS 1
231. Belt tensioner idler shaft HDW-MX5-IDLERSHFT 1
232. Belt tensioner idler pulley HDW-MX5-IDLER-PULLEY 1
240. Bearing housing HDW-MX5V-BRGHSG 1
241. Sealmaster bearing HDW-ER32T 2
300. Shaft, 2” diameter - 316 stainless steel, machined SHF-2 64”
400. Impeller, Turbine, 15” dia., 3-blade, 1.5” bore - 316 stainless steel C-STI-15 1
500. Air Cylinder, 4” dia. - 48” travel HDW-4X48 1
501. 3-Position spool valve HDW-E2181-1000 1
502. Brass muffler for spool valve HDW-SPCMUF 2
503. Elbow, street, brass - 1/4”NPT HDW-2202P-4-4 1
504. Quick release coupler - 1/4” MNPT HDW-1/4-M-QCPLUG 1
505. Push connect, 90° elbow - 3/8” tube x 1/4”MNPT HDW-W369ML-6-4 2
506. Push connect, 90° elbow - 3/8” tube x 1/2”MNPT (not shown) HDW-W369ML-6-8 2
507. Air line tube - 3/8” (not shown) HDW-EB-64-0500 72”
600. Container Holder Ass’y Complete N-CH5-A 1
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