Initial Start-Up (Electric Motor) - MULTIQUIP MC-64P Operation And Parts Manual

MC-64P/S CONCRETE MIXER — INITIAL START-UP (ELECTRIC MOTOR)
Initial Start-up Instructions (Electric Motor)
Starting
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
DO NOT attempt to operate the mixer until
the Safety, General Information and
Inspection sections have been read and
understood.
1. Before starting, make sure mixer is positioned on a secure
flat surface to prevent rolling.
2. Use an extension cord (see Table 5) of adequate current
carrying capacity, insert the electric motor's power plug into
one end of the extension cord.
3. NEVER! use a worn or frayed extension cord.
4. NEVER! operate mixer with V-belt cover removed.
DANGER DANGER
DANGER DANGER DANGER
NEVER! touch the power cord (Figure 16)
with wet hands or while standing in water
when it is connected to a power source. The
possibly exists of electrical shock
(electrocution) even death. NEVER! spray
water directly on the electric motor.
Figure 16. Extension Cord (Wet Hands)
To prevent personnel from tripping over
the extension cord, position the
NOTE
extension cord so that it lays flat and is
not curled underneath the mixer.
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5. Place the voltage selector switch (Figure 17) in the position
that is in accordance with voltage listed on the electric motor's
nameplate. The electric motor's are shipped from the factory
with the with the voltage selector switch placed in the 115 VAC
position.
If 230 VAC is required, remove the locking bolt and nut and
flip the voltage selector toggle switch to the 230 VAC
position. Reinstall the locking bolt and nut to prevent the
toggle switch from being accidently tripped.
Figure 17. Voltage Change Switch
(115 VAC Position)
6. Plug the other end of the extension cord into either a 115 or
230 VAC power source (look at position of voltage selector
switch). Remember to read the nameplate to determine the
motor's input voltage requirement.
WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
ALWAYS read the label on the electric motor
before applying power. The label will indicate
the correct power requirements for the motor.
Remember the use of an incorrect input
voltage will severely damage the electric
motor.
Starting the Electric Motor
1. Set the electric motor's ON/OFF switch (Figure 18) to the
ON position.
Figure 18. Electric Motor ON/OFF Switch
(ON Position)