Thomas 7175 User manual

USER’S
GUIDE
Duomel
Extractor
Ref. 7175/7176/7177
7178/4144/4124
THOMAS APICULTURE
French designer and manufacturer
Of beekeeping equipment
ZA de l’Évangile
321, rue Bernard de la Rochefoucauld
45450 Fay-aux-Loges –France
Tél: [phone]
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www.thomas-apiculture.com
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Technical Definition
Stainless-steel
Capacity:
Ref. 7175/7177 : 6 ½ Dadant or Voirnot
frames or 3 body frames
Ref. 7176/7178 : 4 any size ½ frames or 4
Langstroth frames
Ref. 4111/4124 : 9 ½ Dadant frames
Diameter : 520 mm
Height : 1000 mm
Geared motor (Ref. 7177 / 7178 / 4124)
single phase 220 V –110 W
The Duomel extractor is the ideal tool for
beekeepers who have between 5 and 20 hives.
All options considered, the Duomel fulfils 3
functions in a single unit: extractor (1), filter and
maturing tank (2).
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION : (electric models)
Before connecting the appliance to a power supply, make sure that your electric
installations comply with current standards (differential circuit breaker protection,
earth wire, etc.).
Check the supply voltage.
Before using the unit for the first time, clean it to remove any residual metal shavings
or filings.
Secure the machine to the ground (the optional feet have holes for this purpose). Make
sure that the extractor cage is as well balanced as possible when loading the frames:
always maintain symmetry according to the central axis.
Do not open the lid (5) when the appliance is running.

OPERATING PRINCIPLES
The Duomel extractor allows you to extract easily and quickly honey from frames.
It is easily adaptable in tangential or radial mode, according to the honey that must be extracted
and can be electrified with a 1/2 motor lid (3).
After having extracted, filtered and maturated, the Duomel can also be used as a filter.
The Duomel extractor is entirely made of stainless-steel and has a silent helicoidal gear.
The maturing tank outlet has a « Perfection » tap (4) so as to ease the honey drain.
The whole system has a 1/2 transparent lid (5) allowing surveillance of the extraction progress.
The upper tank is fixed to the maturing tank with 2 toggle locks, offering optimal stability to the
whole structure. A filter between these two parts stops the biggest impurities.
The machine can be delivered with a set of feet: Option ref. 7150
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Transparent ½ lid (5)
Toggle lock (x2)
(6)
Extractor (1)
Handle (7)
Maturing tank (2)
Outlet (4)

ASSEMBLY
Stands assembly
Slightly tilt the unit. Insert the foot into the slot.
Tighten the knob. Repeat for the other two feet.
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…and tighten the knob.
Insert the stand in the slot….
Assembling the transport handles
Twist the plastique protection.
Insert the upper part and push down to fully install the handle.
Twist the plastique protection… …and push down.

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Installation
Install the valve on the tank:
- Apply Teflon® tape (not provided) to the threaded part.
- Screw the valve onto the tank opening.
Crank handle setup (Refs. 7175; 7176; 4111)
CAUTION: Once assembled, the crank handle will not be removable.
This unit is delivered with the crank handle removed.
Simply put it in place as shown in the illustration below, and engage the washer using a
hammer. Do not forget to insert the spring between the crank handle and the handle.

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USAGE GUIDE
-Manual version (Refs. 7175; 7176; 4111)
Extraction :
Open the transparent lid.
Place the uncapped frames vertically in the cage, taking care to balance the load, and putting
the heels outwards.
Close the lid.
Start the extraction by turning the crank at low speed and accelerate as the frames are emptied
and lighten.
Wait for the cage to stop completely.
Collect the extracted frames.
-Electric version (Refs. 7177; 7178; 4124)
Extraction :
Connect to the electrical supply.
Open the transparent lid.
Place the uncapped frames vertically in the cage, taking care to balance the load, and
putting the heels outwards.
Close the lid. The "click" of the safety device must be audible when closing (and
opening) the lid.
Press the ON/OFF switch (8).
Turn the speed variator in slow gear (medium for tangential extraction) in the chosen
direction et wait a couple minutes before raising the speed.
Once the extraction is completed, put the lever (9) back to 0 and wait for the complete
stop of the cage.
Press the ON/OFF switch to stop the machine.
Collect the extracted frames
NOTA : Opening the lid during the cycle stops the motor.

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Speed lever (8)
Safety device (9)
ON/OFF switch (7)
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: For the electric version, unplug the machine before any maintenance.
Be sure to protect the electrical parts of the machine when cleaning.
Clean with hot water, dry thoroughly by running the empty machine.
The Radianox is a seasonal equipment but must be operated regularly throughout the year, at
least a few minutes per month (electric version only).
Store preferably in a dry room with the tap open.
It is necessary to regularly retighten the fixing nuts of the two radial crowns to ensure that the
lower crown is not in contact with the bottom of the cage.
The center plate, located at the base of the rotating axis, may wear out over time: it may then be
useful to change it.

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The center plate is made of a plastique gasket, tightened by a nut beneath the transversal
bar. It is accessible by unlocking the maturing tank. In the plastique hull, there is a marble
and a plastique cover. They must be changed if they are worn out.

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Frequent Questions
CAUTION : Unplug the machine before any work is carried out.
Problems Possible solutions
The motor won’t start (electric
version)
- Check that the unit is connected to the electrical supply.
- Check the power supply (power failure).
- Check that the controller (7) is not set to 0.
- Check that the transparent lid (2) is properly closed and
that the safety contact (8) is correctly engaged ("click" when
opening and closing).
-If this is not the case, twist the plate slightly
outwards.
- Check the ON/OFF switch.
The motor or handle does not
engage the cage
- Check the centre plate: the cage axle must be engaged in
the one coming out of the motor or handle.
-If it is not the case: tighten the bolt underneath the
extractor.
The extractor is having trouble
running
- Check that there still is a marble inside the centre plate
- Replace the centre plate if it is worn out. (see p.8)
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