Installations With Elevators; Operation; General Operation - Graco 25C483 Instructions - Parts Manual

Operation

Operation Operation
To reduce the risk of serious injury, including cuts,
amputation of fingers by the agitator blades, and
splashing in the eyes or on the skin, always power
off and disconnect power to the VFD before raising,
checking, or repairing the agitator.
Equipment surfaces and fluid that is heated can
become very hot during operation, resulting in
severe burns. To avoid severe burns do not touch
hot fluid or equipment.
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Verify each of the following items before starting the
pump.
• DEBRIS: DEBRIS: Ensure that the drum is free of any DEBRIS:
contaminants or debris that will block blade
movement.
HOSE MATERIAL: MATERIAL: Check that the hose material
• HOSE HOSE MATERIAL:
is compatible with the fluid being pumped. Consult
your Graco distributor for available hose materials.
• FASTENERS: FASTENERS: FASTENERS: Check that all fasteners are properly
tightened.
LEAKS: Check the suction line connection to verify
• LEAKS: LEAKS:
there are no leaks and that all fittings are tight.
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NOTICE
NOTICE NOTICE
To avoid equipment damage, be sure the motor
rotation is set in a clockwise rotation — when
looking down on the motor fan blade and agitator
blade. Counterclockwise rotation will potentially
damage the gear box and loosen the agitator
shaft. See the VFD manufacturer's manual for
information on setting rotation direction, or for a
Graco supplied VFD, see manual 3A4793.

General Operation

Operation
General General Operation
Use the VFD to start, stop, and adjust the agitator
speed. See the VFD manufacturer's manual for
operating information. For a Graco supplied VFD,
see manual 3A4793 for operating information.
Agitators are used to maintain solids in suspension.
If solids have settled in the container, use a shaker
or some other device to bring product back in
suspension before installing and operating the
agitator.
Installations with with Elevators
Installations Installations with
Before raising the elevator and drum lid, make sure to
shut off power to the electrical motor on the agitator.
Shut off power at the disconnect switch installed near
the agitator.
Operation
Elevators
Elevators
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