PORTABLE MANUAL 6-11
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1. e Fill proper amount of lubricant eChange lubncant Change to correct lubncant eCheck bearings gears replace if necessary Apply lubncant to lip seal e Bearing failure e High temperature product e Excessive overhung load Water damage e See all items under Noisy e Provide heat shield e Consult factory eReplace bearing check all other parts Gear failure e Excessive loading checkamps elackof orimproper lubrication e Sta rt sto p start loading product burying impeller with solids e Foreign materal in lubricant e Consult factory e Fill with recommended lubricant or equivalent see Section 6 Free impeller of any solids at start up pre stir with air hose or paddle e Replace lubricant Oil leakage e Excessive lubrica nt eCheck manual for proper amount lubricant and drain excess eDamaged broken gasket Replace gasket eLoose bolts around eCheck and tighten bolts side plates eSeals wom or Replace seals damaged e Shaft vibration e Impeller not immersed in liquid e Fill ta nk 4366 11 0499 e Impeller too close to surface e Bent mixer shaft e Unstable mounting platform e Bent or uneven impeller blades eWom ordamaged drive bearings orcoupling Operating at cntical speed 11 eFill tank orlower impeller see Section 3 e Consult factory e Reinforce platform e Consult factory eReplace damaged parts e Consult factory Accessories and2. OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR La READ BEFORE UNPACKING MIXER YOUR MIXER HAS BEEN TESTED AND SHAFT STRAIGHINESS VERIFIED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT CAREFUL HANDLING OF SHAFT PRIOR TO AND DURING INSTALLATION WILL ENSURE PROPER OPERATION THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA MUST BE ADHERED TO IN ORDER TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR SERIOUS INJURY TO OPERATING PERSONNEL WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE AND ROTATING PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY ONLY EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL MUST OPERATE OR SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT NEVER ENTER TANK WITHOUT LOCKING OUT POWER TO MIXER LOCKOUT POWER PRIOR TO REMOVING ANY GUARDS OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS EQUIPMENT INCLUDING INITIAL INSTALLATION AND OR INSPECTION THIS MANUAL MUST FIRST BE FULLY READ AND UNDERSTOOD PRIOR TO INSTALLATION BY ALL PERSONNEL INSTALLING AND OR OPERATING THIS OR NEAR THIS EQUIPMENT NEVER USE THIS EQUIPMENT FOR ANY USE OTHER THAN DESCRIBED IN THE ORIGINAL PROPOSAL AND APPLICATION BOX ON THE DATA SHEET MODIFICATIONS UNAUTHORIZED BY SHARPE MIXERS TO THIS EQUIPMENT MAY DAMAGE EQUIPMENT OR CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO PERSONNEL CAUTION ALWAYS READ THE SERVICE MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLATION AND START UP OPERATION OF MIXER IN AIR IS NOT RECOMMENDED ALWAYS FOLLOW MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIBED IN ORIGINAL PROPOSAL MIXER PLATFORM MUST BE STABLE eEXTENDED OPERATION OF MIXER WHEN LIQUID LEVEL IS AT OR NEAR BOTTOM IMPELLER IS NOT RECOMMENDED ALWAYS ROTATE THE
3. eOverload of motor Loose drive coupling bolts 651 e Air motor vanes ports dirty e Insufficient pressure for air motor See Mixer will not start eCheck amperage against nameplate data eCheck coupling bolt tension coupling and orshaft maybe damaged if mixer hasbeen run with slipping coupling e Flush air motor with non combustible solvent amp relubric ate increase airline Compressor size decrease air Compressor distance from air motor eMotor runs hot eLow orhigh voltage eAmperage overload e Product too viscous e Restricted ventilation e Frequent starting and stopping e Unbalanced voltage between phases eIncorrect rotation e Air motor not lubricated propery e Impellers upside down e Exceeding maximum speed e Wire for correct voltage eContact factory eCheck viscosity and specific gravity of product consult factory eClearvents eCheck with factory a special motor may be required e Consult electncian Change motor leads per nameplate instructions eLubncate see Section 6 e Reinstall in correct position e Adjust vanable speed drive to limit R P M 4366 10 0499 PRO BLEM e Noisy POSSIBLE CAUSE e Loose drive coupling bolts 651 orbearing set screws e Insufficient lubricant e Foreign materal in lubricant eIncorrect lubricant eWom orfaulty bearngs gears e Dry lip seal in spool POSSIBLE SO LUTION eCheck and tighten coupling boltsand set screws
4. the handwheel fully counterclockwise until it stops pulling the WedgeLOCK in the direction of the gray arrow as shown 2 Install the assembly with the Swivel Screw through the slot in the nosecone swivel mount Install the Vibration Pad over the screw and thread the screw into the Clamp 3 Push the nosecone into the Clamp to stretch the Vibration Pad enough so the Screw will reach the tap in the Clamp Continue to push the Nosecone into the Clamp and tighten the Swivel Screw until all slack is removed and the bolt is finger tight www sharpemixers com P O Box 3906 Seattle WA 98124 5 4 The Swivel Screw must be loose enough at this point so the Nosecone can still be rotated and moved around in the Clamp 5 Turn the Handwheel clockwise to tighten the WedgeLOCK and secure the mixer in position NOTE If the mixer is still loose when the handwheel is tightened loosen the handwheel fully counter clockwise and re tighten the Swivel Bolt This adjustment is especially necessary when the Vibration Pad is new and is not yet formed to fit into the Clamp 206 767 5660 SECTION 9 DIRECT DRIVE DISASSEMBLY 8 1 Disconnect power from mixer WARNING High voltage and rotating partscan cause senousor fatal injury Lockout power before servicing 8 2 Remove the service window Loosen the two bearing setsc rews and the two lower coupling bolts and remove the mixer shaft Remove the four 3 8 bolts mount
5. AFTER FIRST INSTALLATION OF THE MIXER AT BUYER S FACILITY OR FOR EIGHTEEN 18 MONTHS AFTER ITS SHIPMENT FROM SHARPE S FACILITY WHICHEVER PERIOD IS SHORTER ADDITIONALLY SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED ORAL OR WRITTEN INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF SHARPE THESE WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY TO FAILURES RESULTING FROM A NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR B ACCIDENT NEGLIGENCE ALTERATION ABUSE MISUSE OR USE INCONSISTENT WITH ANY INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED AS TO STORAGE HANDLING MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION INSTALLATION STARTUP OPERATION AND SAFETY C IMPROPER INSTALLATION AND OR D INACCURATE AND OR INCOMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS DESIGN CONDITIONS OR OTHER DATA FURNISHED BY OR ON BEHALF OF BUYER WE MAKE NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO ACCESSORIES OR PARTS NOT SUPPLIED BY SHARPE 2 LIMITATION OF REMEDIES Buyer s remedy for breach of any of the foregoing warranties shall be limited to those set forth in Section 1 above provided WE will not be responsible for removal loading installation freight or similar related expenses in connection with any replacement repair or return The determination of which such remedy shall be applicable shall be determined by SHARPE in its sole discretion THE ABOVE STATED REMEDIES ARE SHARPE S ENTIRE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITIES AND BUYER S EXCLUSIVE
6. REMEDIES FOR ANY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES IN CONNECTION HEREWITH By way of illustration and not limitation in no event shall we be liable for any direct indirect special or consequential damages or delay whatsoever or loss of use and SHARPE S liability under no circumstance will exceed the contract price for the Mixer for which liability is claimed All claims for breach of any of SHARPE S warranties shall be barred unless Buyer notifies SHARPE in writing within 30 days of discovery of the breach WE shall not be responsible for any repairs performed by third parties unless the extent terms and costs of such repairs are authorized by SHARPE in writing in advance Buyer shall be solely responsible for any agreement that Buyer makes with its customers which is contrary to the foregoing provisions 3 DELIVERY SHIPMENTS Unless otherwise quoted shipments are F O B shipping point Risk of loss and damage to the Mixer shall pass to Buyer upon delivery to the carrier and at such time Buyer shall be solely responsible for the Mixer We will make every effort to ship on the date specified in the contract provided that such dates are approximations only We will not be liable for or penalized as a result of delays in shipment for any cause including but not limited to price of the Mixer as shall be determined by SHARPE in its sole discretion 5 PRICES PAYMENT Price quotations set forth on any Proposals from SHARPE are for informational pu
7. SPACING 4366 7 0499 GEAR DRIVE PARTS UST 100 MOTOR c 104 PINION GEAR KEY 118 C FACE GASKET 201 BEARING PLATE 203 GEAR HOUSING 204 z PINION GEAR 205 HELICAL GEAR 211 GEAR SHAFT 221 GEARBOX BEARING 223 LIP SEAL 227 GEARBOX GASKET 230 BEARING RETAINER 231 GEAR SPACER RING C 232 STAR WASHER E 233 GEAR NUT 100 we nN p 21 1 a A a nn 118 233 ee ES o laa S 232 e gt ese 203 yaa eas fan pe 4 205 CA A INN MT s E E 231 aa F W E YN HI I J 4 E MMA Hf TT E iy M yy YN a y Tif Lf fy E JF A a 1 X aN J J Jj AY tol van ae a A S ey 230 J C gt J AR A A Ee ea o SSN SN ES 4404 IN NR NN SSS de Ww A NO Es Dn SR p AA x _A K MN 201 Lyra IN a o Onde y ETA pe e ae MN any Sa r o E E i Bee AN N RS ECE 221 DA 3 _X rar My ae Ae A Mo A k ir E NA gr 023 NANA A a O eae XS A ii ANA J WA A Xx NA d ea E A N X pe J P MA NS Ley NS i XA dl L SEE DIRECT DRIVE FOR C CLAMP amp CUP PLATE DETAILS
8. for air driven mixers Needle valves are also available for economi cal speed control POLISHING 4 polished impellers are available from stock with finer finishes down to 5 Ra and all welded amp blended assemblies optional SHARPE MIXERS INC STANDARD TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF SALE In consideration of the mutual promises and agreements contained herein the buyer Buyer and SHARPE MIXERS INC SHARPE or WE hereby agree to the following terms and conditions provided that the terms and conditions including the price quotations shall only become binding on SHARPE upon the mailing or other transmission of SHARPE s Acknowledgment Form as described in Section 6 Below 1 Warranty We warrant that we shall repair or replace without additional charge or refund the price of the products provided to the Buyer herewith collectively Mixer if the Mixer a is defective in materials or workmanship b fails to provide the process results specified in SHARPE s proposal Proposal or c if no process results are specified in SHARPE s proposal Mixer fails to provide the process results described in Buyer s written specifications While we warrant that the Mixer is made from the materials specified in the Proposal or its commercial equivalent WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THE MIXER AGAINST CHEMICAL ATTACK OR OTHER DETERIORATION DUE TO EXPOSURE THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES EXTEND ONLY FOR TWELVE 12 MONTHS
9. rated current There are also sprays a valla ble to help dry out motors Relubricate motor before start up when in storage six months or more When gear drive models have been in storage for more than a year the condition of the gearlubricant must be inspected see Section 6 Lubrication SECTION 2 MOUNTING 2 1 Setthe mixer drive on the tank mounting surface and tighten the cla mp screw until stabilized Check to see that both the honzontal and vertical mounting surfacesare in even contact Tighten the clamp screw securely If the unit is supplied with a cup plate instead of a C clamp bolt the cup plate securely in place using four 4 3 8 hex bolts see page 6 forcup plate dimensions Lock washers or double nutting is recommended to prevent bolts from loosening by equipment vibration 2 2 Mounting structure must be stable If mounting to a flexible tank wall or other unstable support mixer loads may cause dismounting damage to the tank orotherhazards A free standing mounting bracket may be fabncated orask for Bulletin MS9 6 descnbing the portable mixerstands we have to offer SECTION 3 INSTALLING THE MIXER SHAFT amp IMPELLER referto pages6or 7 WARNING Alwayslockout power before insta lling orremoving mixer shaft or impeller 4366 1 0499 3 1 The mixer shaft will have one end marked motor end ground to fit the drive bearing and coupling Slide the impeller s onto the opposite end with the concave s
10. the gearnut and the starwasher The slow speed gear may be removed using a gear puller if it istoo tight to remove by hand Gearteeth are hardened and are easily chipped Use care when handling Loosen the upper two coupling boltsand remove the gear shaft beanng plate assembly from the coupling Place the subassembly in a press with the threaded end of the shaft pointing up Remove the spacerring from the gearshaft Pressthe gearshaft 211 down out of the bearing plate Remove the four 1 4 cap screws and the bearing retaining ring Tum the bearing plate upside down so that the lip seal ison top Using a 2 dia meter arbor press the lip sealand the bearing out ofthe bearing plate See Section 8 2 for removal of bearing and lipseal in the nosecone 9 4 To remove pinion gear from the motor shaft first clean the pinion gearand motor shaft of grease Support the motor shaft with a soft block to prevent damage when removing the pinion gear The pinion gear may be removed from the motor shaft using a gear puller Use care to not chip the teeth of the hardened gear Apply heat to break the adhesion of the Loctite 6 9 5 To reassemble a new gearon an existing motor Clean all parts and tral fit the pinion gearon the shaft Never pound the pinion gear into place Assemble gearand key flush with the end of the motor shaft using Loctite RC 680 compound Remove any excess Loctite from the gear especially from the gearteeth If replacing
11. without SHARPE s written consent Buyer agrees to indemnify SHARPE against all loss damage or expense incurred due to cancellation including but not limited to the cost of special materials non resalable goods completed or in process labor freight engineering time overhead and profit A minimum charge of 20 will be applied in the event of a cancellation 8 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT OF 1970 WE do not warrant or represent that any of SHARPE s products by themselves or in a system or with other equipment will conform to or comply with the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and the standards and regulations thereunder or any other federal state or local law or regulation of the same or similar nature 9 PATENTS SHARPE certifies that to its knowledge the Mixer does not infringe upon any patents granted to others by the United States of America WE do not assume any responsibility or liability for any claim of infringement brought against the Buyer its successors assigns customers or users of the Mixer 10 ATTORNEY FEES In the event an arbitration suit or action is brought by any party under this agreement to enforce or interpret any of its terms or in any appeal therefrom it is agreed that the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys fees to be fixed by the arbitrator trial court and or appellate court Buyer shall be responsible for any and all costs of collection incu
12. 301 SHAFT BEARING 310 2 S S BRASS TIPPED SET SCREWS 360 SHAFT LIP SEAL 511 NOSECONE 512 SERVICE WINDOW 513 SERVICE WINDOW GASKET 600 MIXER SHAFT 650 COUPLING 651 4 SPLIT COUPLING BOLTS NOTE WHEN ORDERING PARTS GIVE SERIAL NO AND SHAFT SIZE L DENOTES RECOMMENDED SPARE PART 4366 8 0499 SECTION 10 GEAR DRIVE DISA SSEMBLY 9 1 Disconnect powerfrom mixer WARNING High voltage and rotating partscan cause serious orfatal injury Lockout power before servicing 9 2 Remove the service window Loosen the two bearing setscrews and the two lower coupling bolts and remove the mixer shaft 9 3 Remove the three motor bolts and the motor may be lifted off the gearhead assembly Remove the four 4 3 8 gearhead assembly bolts and lift off the gearbox housing The bearing plate may now be removed with the gear gearshaft and coupling assembled Clean the assembly of grease and nnse with mineral spints Handling the gear shaft sub assembly isbest accomplished using a piece of round barthe same diameter asthe mixer shaft Clamp the round barina bench vise and tighten the drive coupling onto the round bar Ifa round baris not available clamp the coupling in the vise using two piecesof wood so asnotto damage the coupling To remove the gearnut first bend down the locking tab on the star washer from the slot in the gearnut Using a spanner wrench loosen the gear nut from the shaft Remove
13. AIR MOTOR 1750 R P M 6 AM AIR MOTOR 1750 R P M 100 FIGURE 7 1 FIGURE 7 2 7 10 Start Up Checklist Pnorto and dunng start up please check that the following things have been done a Manualhasbeen read and followed b Shaft coupling bolts tight 3 16 hex tee wrench c Beanng setsc rews tight 1 8 hex allen wrench d Sufficient weather protection for motor if outdoors e Wirng correctly installed grounded and insulated f Corect heaters installed for overload protection g All mounting bolts tight h Impeller bolts tight i Impellers installed correctly see Section 3 j Impellers spaced correctly if two ormore for maximum and minimum liquid level see Section 3 k Impeller immersed in liquid Propertype and amount of lubricant when serviced see Section 6 m Propershaft rotation clockwise looking down unless otherwise noted n Correctvoltage amperage upon starting check against motor nameplate data Record __ _ o Excessive noise after start up Record ____ p Excessive vibration of tank or support INSPECTOR DATE J UU UUUUU UUUUL Volts _ Amps db E3ft cB 4366 4 0499 DARE M5 QUICK RELEASE MOUNTING SYSTEM Installation Procedure Sharpe Mixers M5 Quick Release Mounting System is relatively simple to assemble but it won t work properly if not installed amp adjusted correctly The following procedure will help this installation 1 Loosen
14. Options MIXER STANDS Sharpe Mixers manufac tures a wide variety of adjustable height mixer stands in sizes from 24 to 72 tall Manufactured from plate steel amp heavy wall pipe these stands are built for rugged service Available in mild steel or stainless STAND OPTIONS Heavy duty ratchet type nylon tank straps optional to hold the stand tight to the tank Casters are also available for easy move ment of the stand from tank to tank TOTE BIN MOUNTS Sharpes Tote Bin Mixers are designed specifically for portable tote bin tanks Sturdy three point base with vibration mounts can be bolted to the tank roof or directly to the threaded cover so it can be moved from tank to tank COATINGS AND SPECIAL ALLOYS Sharpe Mixers offers a wide variety of coating options including Halar Kynar Teflon FRP and rubber covering Special alloys such as Titanium or Alloy 20 are also available 12 PARTS KITS After years of service your Sharpe Mixer can be rebuilt with a Mixer Fixer Kit All the right high quality parts are included in one efficient package Includes all wearing parts and shaft coupling not shown BUNG MOUNTS Mounting adapters for 2 barrel bungs are available for both the Thrifty and Direct Drive portable mixers Folding impellers pass thru 2 opening E R L KITS Top quality Filter Regulator Lubricator kits offer the best protection and control
15. SHAFT BY HAND TO VERIFY STRAIGHTNESS PRIOR TO OPERATION IN LIQUID ALWAYS CHECK ASSEMBLY DRAWING AND DATA SHEET FOR SPECIAL OPERATING SPEED REQUIREMENTS IF USING A VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE ALWAYS FLUIDIZE SETTLED SOLIDS BEFORE STARTING MIXER NEVER LIFT MIXER BY SHAFT ANY EXCEPTIONS TO THE ABOVE MUST BE AGREED UPON IN WRITING BY SHARPE MIXERS AND NOTED ON THE ASSEMBLY DRAWING SHARPE MIXERS P O BOX 3906 SEATTLE WA 98124 206 767 5660 FAX 206 767 9170 800 237 8815 SERIAL NO Service Manual M5 061 1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR SHARPE M5 PORTABLE MIXERS TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Section 1 Initial Inspection Receiving and Storage 1 Section MOUNUINO asesore ipepirecis 1 Section 3 Installing the Mixer Shaft amp Impeller 1 Section 4 POSIIONING ssersconicansori ria 285 Section 5 Motor CONNECtIONS ooccccccocconcconnoncnnconncnncnnnnnnnnnos 2 151011 0 218 50d 819 9 Le 111 0 sere ar a E 3 Section 7 DCI all Ol saren toad reacio 3 Section 7 1 Start Up CheckliSt ooooooccccocccoccccccnnoccnconnnos 4 Section 8 Quick Release Moun cecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 Section 9 Direct Drive DisassemMbly o oooococccocccocccnonconnconooo 6 Section 9 1 Direct Drive Parts LiSt ooooooocccccocnccnonccnonccononos 7 Section 9 5 Gear Drive Parts LiSt oooooccccccoccccccnnnnccnncnnnno 8 Section 10 Gear Drive DisasseM
16. bly ooocccccocccconiccnnccnnconnoo 9 Section 11 Trouble Shooting GUIAE ooococcccocccoccncocnnnnnnnoos 10 Section 12 Accessories and OPtIONS ococcccccoccccccncoccnnonncnnnos 12 Service Manual M5 061 1 www sharpemixers com 800 237 8815 FAX 206 767 9170 OPERATION and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for SHARPE PORTABLE MIXERS SECTION 1 INMAL INSPECTION RECEIVING AND STORAGE 1 1 Immediately upon receipt of the equipment checkthe crating and contentsforany damage that may have occurred in transit Report any damage immediately to the camerand to Sharpe Mixers Check against packing slip to be sure that all parts were received Report missing items to Sharpe Mixers 1 2 Mixerand impellers are normally packed to gether The mixer shaft ispacked in a separate container Impellers are usually banded to mixer drive orlag bolted to drive skid If space allows keep shipping containers for possible future use 1 3 Storage Store mixer ina clean dry location with circulating airfree from wide vanations in tempera ture Electric motors are easily damaged by moisture Store the entire unit off the floor covered with plastic and use desiccantsto reduce moisture build up Do not seal the plastic coverasthistraps moisture If the motor shows signs of moisture absorption before start up dry the motor out by applying 10 voltage on two leads if in doubt measure resistance in windings This should give approximately 50
17. both the motorand pinion gear Sharpe Mixers will nomally supply the motor with the pinion gear installed Pack the gearbox full with the appropnate lubncant see Section 6 HYFLO Il ENERGY EFFICIENT IMPELLERS ARE STANDARD ON GEAR DRIVE PORTABLE MIXERS Always reference mixer senal number when making a parts inquiry or placing an order This senal number is located on the Shame Mixer na meplate and on the front coverof the service manual 4366 9 0499 PRO BLEM e Shaft will not fit into drive SECTION 11 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE POSSIBLE CAUSE Wrong end of shaft only one end fits e 2 bearing set screws extend into bearing bore 2 coupling bolts too tight e Shaft over size proper dia 0 001 0 002 undernominal dia Wrong size shaft 600 coupling 650 orbearing eDamaged shaft coupling 650 orbearng 301 POSSIBLE SOLUTION e Install end marked motorend eloosen set screws eloosen bolts e Measure and consult factory e Consult factory e Consult factory e Mixer will not sta rt e incorect wiring eLoose connections e Blown fuse eIncorrect voltage Mechanical jamming eWaterdamage to motor Wrong size heatersin starter eCheck winng diagram and wire correctly eCheck and tighten connections e Replace fuse e Wire for correct voltage e Free all debns for rotation e Service or replace motor eReplace heaters e Mixer will not reach correct speed
18. chase price to be paid by Buyer If payment is not made when due Buyer shall pay SHARPE a finance charge of 1 5 per month and ii ALL WARRANTIES PROVIDED BY SHARPE HEREUNDER SHALL IMMEDIATELY BE NULL AND VOID All price lists and discount schedules are subject to change without notice 6 ACCEPTANCE All orders by Buyer are subject to acceptance by SHARPE s authorized representative at SHARPE s main office provided that any terms or conditions which are additional or different to the terms and conditions set forth herein or which may have been included in any communication between Buyer and SHARPE whether written or oral are hereby objected to by SHARPE and shall not be effective or binding upon SHARPE unless specifically assented to by a duly authorized officer of SHARPE in Writing No waiver alteration or modification of any of the provisions hereof shall be binding on SHARPE unless made in writing and signed by a duly authorized officer of SHARPE Buyer s acceptance of delivery of the Mixer shall constitute full acceptance of all of the terms and conditions set forth herein The failure of either party to enforce any of its rights hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of such rights or of any other rights hereunder The terms and conditions of the Acknowledgment contain the entire agreement of the parties Clerical and typographical errors are subject to correction 7 CANCELLATION CHARGES Orders placed by Buyer may not be canceled
19. ide of the blades facing AWAY from motor end of shaft for standard clockwise rotation down pumping only A single impeller is mounted at the end of the shaft The upperimpeller if supplied is normally mounted a minimum of 2 impeller diameters below the liquid surface Tighten the set screws securely High horsepower units will have divots into which the set screws must be tightened 3 2 Remove the service window from the mixer nosecone so the bearing and coupling are visible see page 6 or 7 Rotate the coupling until the two clamping bolts are accessible Install the mixer shaft with the end marked motorend up through the lip seal bearing and into the drive coupling Do not use oil to aid in assembly or slippage may occur Using the 3 16 hex wrench supplied TIGHTEN THE TWO BOLTS IN THE COUPLING 651 gripping the mixer shaft in position Tighten SEC URELY as these bolts transmit the mixer torque TIGHTEN THE TWO BEARING SET SCREWS the 1 8 hex wrench provided 310 using SECTION 4 POSITIONING 4 1 The ball and socket mounting design allows for 360 rotation of the mixerdrive and 90 adjustment of the shaft angle The best positioning for your particular application dependson yourtank shape and process requirements Refer to the illustrations below 4 3 lf tank diameter is approximately equal to liquid depth use one propel ler placed at least 2 propeller diameters from the bottom of the ta
20. ing the motor to the nosecone and then the two may be separated 8 3 Bearing and seal removal Place the mixer nosecone in a bench press with the motor mounting face down Use a 1 1 2 diameter arbor in the press on top of the lip seal and press the lip seal and the bearing down and out of the nosecone STANDARD DIRECT DRIVE IMPELLERS CRY MARINE PROPELLER 8 4 Reinstall the bearing from the inside of the nosecone using a LOCTITEsealant 271 or better to hold the bearing in place The lipseal must be installed from the outside of the nosecone into position as shown in the drawing 8 5 To reassemble reverse procedure being sure shaft has full engagement in the split coupling and all fasteners are tight HIGH SHEAR 4366 6 0499 DIRECT DRIVE PARTS UST 100 GID 521 518 512 650 513 310 514 301 Me 360 100 MOTOR i 301 BEARING 310 2 S S BRASS TIPPED SET SCREWS 360 LIP SEAL 511 NOSECONE 512 SERVICE WINDOW 513 SERVICE WINDOW GASKET 514 C CLAMP 515 CLAMP SCREW 516 CLAMP SCREW SWIVEL END 518 QUICK LOCK MOUNTING ASSEMBLY 519 VIBRATION PAD 520 CUP PLATE 521 SWIVEL BOLT 600 MIXER SHAFT 650 COUPLING 651 4 SPLIT COUPLING BOLTS 700 IMPELLER SEE OPPOSITE PAGE NOTE WHEN ORDERING PARTS GIVE SERIAL NO AND SHAFT SIZE ss DENO TES RECOMMENDED SPARE PART 4 7 16 ON 3 1 4 SQUARE
21. me orone pipe size larger than intake port of motor A regulator may be used to govem the mixerspeed Install the airline in the proper port to provide properrotation These accessonesare available from Sharpe Mixers WARNING Damage to equipment or serious injury to personnel can result if soeed limitations are not followed SECTION 6 LUBRIC ATION 6 1 Your mixerhas been lubncated atthe factory with the propertype and amount of lubrication for normal service gear drive units only This lubricant needn t be changed undernormalconditionsfora period of 3 years Under extreme conditions it is recommended that the lubricant in the gearboxbe changed more SERVICE 32 F 0 C and up Oil based EP Semi fluid grease LUBRICANT frequently Remove motorto repackgearbox Refer to the chart below forthe lubricant recommended fortempenatures in yourarea When changing to a different lubricant clean gearbox with mineral spirits before repacking CHEVRON EQUIVALENT Black Pear NLGI 1 standard from factory Down to 20 F 29 C and up to 300 F 149 C Synthetic EP ULTI PLEX synthetic grease EP Food grade Food grade EP 2 Chevron FM grease EP2 6 2 Hectic motor bearings are usually sealed and need no relubncation If zirc fittingsare present relubncate a No 2 consistency lithium soap base and petroleum compound every 6 monthsto 3 years depending on usage Open and clean drains Add grease until ne
22. nk 4 6 If tank height is greaterthan 1 5 x the diameter use two props Position lower prop at least 2 prop dia meters from bottom Place upper prop halfway between bottom and top of liquid level 4 4 Position the mixer shaft 10 to 20 off vertical 4 2 Rotate the mixer shaft by hand to assure that the impeller runs free of any obstructions in the tank i e baffles or heating coils etc See page 5 for instructions on adjusting the M5 Quick Release Mounting System 4 5 Pivot mixer clockwise until shaft points 10 to 20 off tank centerline and the propeller is about halfway from centerto edge of tank 4 7 Fordrawing down light powders position mixer in center of tank to create a vortex A vortex may not be recommended for other products Depth of propeller will vary vortex 4 8 Bafflesmay be used to prevent vortexing when mixer is mounted on center Baffling may not be required with more viscous products SECTION 5 MOTOR CONNECTIONS WARNING High voltage and rotating partscan cause serious orfatal injury Electric machinery can be hazardous Installation operation and mainte nance of electric machinery should be performed by qualified personnel Familia rity with NEMA safety standards National Electric Code and local building codesare required 5 1 Wining Starting and overload control devices must be matched to motor rating Follow control manufacturer s instructions for proper connecti
23. ons and installation 5 2 Electncal connections must confom to National Electncal code and alllocal regulations Line voltage and wire capacity must match motor rating stamped on motor nameplate 5 3 Hectic motors single phase If your mixer is supplied with a single phase motor it will normally be wired by the factory with a ten foot cord and an on off switch If no cord or switch is provided referto the wirng diagram on the motor forcorrect connections Check that the switch isin the off position before plugging the cord into a 110 volt outlet Check rotation 5 4 Hectic motors 3 phase Motors requiring 3 phase power must be wired according to the winng diagrams on the motor Interchange lines if necessary for proper rotation Size heaters for correct amper age see motor nameplate to provide overload protection 5 5 Hectic Vanable Speed Electric motors using an SCR orvanable frequency controller must be wired 4366 2 0499 following the instructions supplied with the controller Many adjustments are often required to the controller and instructions must be read carefully before applying power Adjust the controller to limit the maximum speed to the motor nameplate R P M or referto the motor speed in the data sheet at the front of this manual 5 6 Air motors Air drven mixers must always have a filter lubricator and moisture trap installed in the air line ahead of the motorto prevent damage Use the sa
24. r of the tank while the agitatorisrunning Neverdump large amounts of powderor solids into the mixing tank This ma y create clotting or sanding in of impellerand cause dam age to the equipment CAUTION Do not start mixer with impeller buned in solids or with liquid solution solidified Damage will occur 7 5 If impeller is bured in solids pnorto starting mixer solids must be dispersed Thismay be achieved with an airhose a recirculating pump ora large stimng stic k if nec essary 7 6 Shaft vibration is nomal with a portable mixer The rubber vibration pad in the mixer mount is de Signed to allow shaft vibration without damaging the mixer drive Excessive vibration may be caused by a shaft or 7 8 Do not drive air motors above 1750 R P M See impeller which has been bent possibly in shipment Figure 7 1 and 7 2 for proper air consumption and Consult factory forrecommendations pressure See DATA SHEET for motor size 7 7 Keep motors free from oil dust dirt water and 7 9 Regular maintenance is the best assurance of chemicals Keep airintakes and outlets free from trouble free long life mixeroperation Inspect and foreign material Electric motors supplied although relubricate at regular intervals Frequency and designed for outdoor use may be damaged due to thoroughness depends on operation nature of weather A rain hood orsimilar protection may be service and environment necessary to prolong motor life 4 AM
25. rposes only and represent an estimate of the prices that will be available to Buyer Such price quotations are not binding upon SHARPE until an authorized representative of SHARPE at SHARPE s home office in Seattle Washington accepts and confirms in writing any offer to purchase submitted by the Buyer by way of a Contract Acknowledgment Prices set forth on SHARPE s Acknowledgment Form shall be binding with respect to the order described therein provided that orders placed on hold or held over 3 months or more i e awaiting Buyers approval are subject to price adjustments Upon approval of Buyer s credit by SHARPE unless stated otherwise on the face hereof in which case such terms shall control terms are net 30 days F O B Seattle WA Freight Collect provided that if in the sole discretion of SHARPE a the order is for a customized or otherwise unique Mixer or is of a substantial magnitude or for any other reason or b Buyer s credit is not approved or the financial condition of Buyer becomes such that it does not justify continuance of production shipment or delivery on the terms of payment specified we may require full or partial payment in advance or payment upon delivery Prices do not include customs duties or taxes such as sales use excise retailer s occupation or similar taxes and if in connection with this transaction SHARPE is subject to any such customs duties or taxes the same will be added to the pur
26. rred by SHARPE in connection herewith including attorney s fees and costs delays that are beyond our control Buyer may not defer shipments beyond the specified shipment date after commencement of manufacture without SHARPE s written consent When shipping is deferred for Buyer s convenience due to lack of shipping instructions failure to complete credit arrangements satisfactory to SHARPE or late delivery of customer supplied material Buyer agrees to pay reasonable storage charges interest and any other expenses incurred by SHARPE due to the delay Orders on which delivery is deferred shall be invoiced upon completion of manufacture and are subject to finance charges of 1 5 per month 11 JURISDICTION VENUE This agreement shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of SHARPE and Buyer and shall be deemed entered into at Seattle Washington and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington In the event of litigation between the parties to enforce any terms of the agreement the parties agree that venue shall be the Superior Court of the State of Washington for 4 CHANGES King County Any changes requested by Buyer and approved by SHARPE with respect to the Mixers shall be subject to adjustments to the delivery schedule and or SARPE Document 0051848 05 December 5th 2006 Sharpe M ixers manufactures a full line of liquid mixing equipment including top and side entry mi
27. w grease isforced out drain Remove excess grease and replace input plugs Run motor one half hour before replacing drain plugs Mixer Shaft bearings are sealed and need no relubncation 6 3 Airmotorlubncation The lubncator needsto be adjusted to feed one drop of oil forevery 50 75 CFM of airthrough the motor Use a detergent SAE 10 automotive engine oll SECTION 7 OPERATION WARNING High voltage and rotating partscan cause serious or fatal injury Lockout power before servicing 7 1 Rotate mixer shaft by hand to check shaft straightness and to assure that the impeller is free of any obstructions in the tank 7 2 Never operate mixer without the lower impeller immersed in the liquid by at least one prop diameter Never operate mixer if fluid falls below this level 7 3 Unless otherwise indicated on the DATA SHEET in front of this manual the propeller rotates clockwise pumping down when viewed from above Opposite rotation may cause ovenoad and inefficient mixing 7 4 Optimum mixing isachieved by following the positioning recommendations in Section 4 Vortexing may occur if liquid level istoo close to the upper impeller This willcause aeration of the product and 4366 3 0499 excessive vibration of the equipment When mixing products of dissimilar viscosities and or specific gravities the lighter or less viscous matenal should be introduced first Gradually add the heavier maternal or powders into the cente
28. xers and custom designs to meet specific requirements Contact your local representative or visit our web site to find out more A pplications e FOOD AND BEVERAGE e CHEMICAL e PHARMACEUTICAL e MUNICIPAL e PULP AND PAPER eWASTE TREATMENT e PETROLEUM e MINING Built with pride in the United States of A merica Sharpe M ixers strength originates from the teamwork and energy of our people experienced and innovative employees dedicated to providing exactly what our customers demand superior equipment excellent service and timely delivery at a competitive price P O Box 3906 Seattle WA 98124 Tel 800 237 8815 Fax 800 767 5670 i Internet http www sharpemixers com B bim Service Manual M5 0611
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