Graco 308345P- User Manual

Page 2 - Symbols; Warning Symbol; Caution Symbol; CAUTION; WARNING; EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD

2 308345 Symbols Warning Symbol WARNING This symbol alerts you to the possibility of seriousinjury or death if you do not follow the instructions. Caution Symbol CAUTION This symbol alerts you to the possibility of damage toor destruction of equipment if you do not follow theinstructions. WARNING IN...

Page 3 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD; MOVING PARTS HAZARD

308345 3 WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames, or sparks can cause a hazardous condition andresult in a fire or explosion and serious injury. Ground all equipment. Refer to Grounding on page 5. If there is any static sparking or you feel an electric sho...

Page 4 - Application

4 308345 Application The Twistork Helix Mixer is intended to mix and maintain paints and similar fluids in closed-head, 55-gallon (200-li-ter) drums with 2-in. npt bung connections. The Twistork Helix Mixer provides suction porting through its siphontube, which allows you to siphon fluid to a pump w...

Page 5 - Installation; Grounding Instructions

308345 5 Installation WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDAlways maintain a minimum of 1 in. clearance between rotating agitator parts and container to prevent sparks from contact. air line lubricator agitator motor air line filter air regulator and gauge mix tank (reference only) Typical Installation ...

Page 6 - Air Line Accessories; Flush the Mixer Before Using It

6 308345 Installation Air Line Accessories The following air line accessories help to increasemotor life and ease of operation. Air Line Filter Air line filters remove harmful dirt and moisture fromthe air supply. Order one of the following: Part No. 106148: 3/8 npt(f) air line filterPart No. 106149...

Page 7 - Installing the Mixer

308345 7 Installation Installing the Mixer The mixer weighs 24 lb (11 kg). To manually lift it inand out of the drum, grasp the housing (3), and guidethe helix tube (7) through the drum bung. See Fig. 5.Accessory handle Part No. 189658 is available so youcan connect a lift hook to raise and lower th...

Page 8 - Operation; Maximum Siphon Flow Rate; Operating the Mixer

8 308345 Operation WARNING MOVING PARTS HAZARDTo reduce the risk of serious injury,including cuts, amputation of fingers,and splashing in the eyes or on the skin: Always shut off the mixer and disconnect the airline before you check or repair the mixer. Maximum Siphon Flow Rate The volume of fluid t...

Page 9 - Shutting Down

308345 9 Operation 1. Turn on the air supply to start the mixer. Regulatethe helix speed with the needle valve (18). 2. Operate the mixer continuously when supplyingpaints or other fluids to the system. 8 4 7 Fig. 6 18 F Model 236629 shown 03400B Â Shutting Down 1. To stop the mixer, close the needl...

Page 10 - Maintenance; Prolonging the Life of the Bearing Nut; Cleaning the Fluid Tubes

10 308345 Maintenance Prolonging the Life of the Bearing Nut CAUTION Use a compatible solvent to clean parts. The bearingnut (8) is made of acetal, which is not compatiblewith acidic fluids. Check your material data sheetand/or supplier for compatibility. Avoid getting anysolvent on the air motor be...

Page 11 - Cleaning the Air Intake Check Valve

308345 11 Maintenance Lubricating the Air Motor(Model 236629 Only) CAUTION Not lubricating the air motor will cause air motor failure. If an air line lubricator is not installed, the air motormust be manually lubricated every 8 hours. Lubricatethe agitator air motor by placing 10–20 drops of SAE#10 ...

Page 13 - Service; Flushing Instructions; Servicing Guidelines

308345 13 Service WARNING MOVING PARTS HAZARDTo reduce the risk of serious injury,including cuts, amputation of fingers,and splashing in the eyes or on the skin Always shut off the mixer and disconnect the airline before you check or repair the mixer. Wear eye protection. WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION ...

Page 14 - Detail A

14 308345 Service 06240C ÂÂ 4 8 7 3 Fig. 9 25 41 14a 14 B 24 6 Torque oppositely and evenly to 60 to 70 in-lb (6.8 to 7.9 N m). Apply PTFE spray lubricant to inside lip of bearing nut beforeyou install it. Apply PTFE spray lubricant to siphon tube (4) inlet end and totop 6 in. (150 mm) of helix tube...

Page 15 - Assembling the Mixer

308345 15 Service Fig. 10 12 2 27 15 14a 14 13 With helix tube (7) flush with top of bushing (14), torque thescrews oppositely and evenly to 55 to 60 in-lbs (6.2 to 6.8 N m). Replace with a genuine ESD rated and marked belt only. 1 1 2 2 Model 236629 shown 03027B Assembling the Mixer 1. Make sure th...

Page 16 - Parts Drawing

16 308345 Parts Drawing Â TI0301B 1 3 4 2 1 5 3 18 16 or 17 26 27 1 12 12a 22 5 6 41 24 25 24 25 4 8 7 46 50 44 20 45 21 11 11 9 32 34 33 2 10 13 14 15 14a 35 28 29 31 30 2 3 4 6 7 8 10 6 8 7 10 See Detail 39 27 30 11 11 56 11 12 12 9 9 Includes items 18a to 18e 18a 18c 18e 18d 18b 51 Needle Valve (...

Page 17 - Parts List

308345 17 Parts List Model 236629 Standard Mixer Includes items 1 to 16 and 18 to 50, 57–58 Model 236760 Oil-less Reversible Mixer Includes items 1 to 15 and 17 to 58 Ref.No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 236720 BRACKET 1 2 189648 COVER, belt drive 1 3 189649 HOUSING, mixer 1 4 189651 TUBE, siphon 1 5...

Page 18 - Technical Data

18 308345 Technical Data Maximum working pressure 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum recommended helix speed 800 rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 19 - Dimensions

03023B ÂÂ 7.4 in. (18.8 cm) 48.6 in. (123.4 cm) 32 in. (81.3 cm) minimum 35-1/8 in. (89.2 cm) maximum NOTE: The bung adapteradjusts the depth of themixer to a minimum of 32 in.(81.3 cm) and a maximum of35-1/8 in. (89.2 cm). 2 npt bung adapter 3/4–14 npt(f)fluid outlet 1/8 npt(f)air inlet 308345 19 D...

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