Start-Up/Operation - MULTIQUIP Essick Series Operation And Parts Manual

6. Pull the starter grip (Figure 22) lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull briskly. Return the starter grip
gently.
STARTER GRIP
Figure 22. Starter Grip
STARTING THE MIXER (ELECTRIC MOTOR)
The following steps outline the procedure for starting the
electric motor.
1. Using an adequate size extension cord (Table 8),
connect one end of the extension cord to the plug on
the electric motor, connect the other end to the power
source. Make sure the motor is configured for the
proper operating voltage.
Table 8. Cable Selection
Cord
Length
ft/m
0-2 2-5
10 (3.0)
25 (7.6) 16 GA 16 GA 16 GA
50 (15.2) 16 GA 16 GA 16 GA
100 (30.5) 16 GA 16 GA 14 GA
150 (45.7) 16 GA 14 GA 12 GA
200 (61.0) 14 GA 14 GA 12 GA
CAUTION: Equipment damage can result from low voltage
NOTICE
Extensions cords must be rated "Heavy Duty" or "Extra
Heavy Duty" and must be a continuous length.
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Amperage/Load Rating
5-7 7-10 10-12 12-15
16 GA 14 GA 14 GA
14 GA 14 GA 12 GA
12 GA 12 GA
12 GA
10 GA

START-UP/OPERATION

2. To start the electric motor, press the BLACK
ON/START switch (Figure 23).
Figure 23. Electric Motor ON/START Switch
MIXING
1. Push the clutch engagement lever forward (Figure 24),
toward the tow end of the mixer.
12-20
12 GA
Figure 24. Clutch Engagement Lever
2. The paddle shaft inside the drum should be rotating
at this time.
3. Add a small amount water to the mixing drum
(Figure 25).
4. Lift the mixing bag compound (Figure 25) onto the steel
safety grate over the bag cutter and let the contents
fall into the drum. Add more water if desired and mix
compound to desired consistency.
OFF ON
PRESS TO
START
START
STOP
CLUTCH LEVER
DISENGAGED
ENGAGED