Maintenance - Bauer MSXH Operating Manual

7 MAINTENANCE

The wire rope is made from stainless V4A material. Nevertheless check the rope regularly and do replace it if it is
worn. Incidental greasing or lubricating will increase its useful lifetime.
Spray the entire rope winch (with casing) frequently with oil to protect it from corrosion.
Check mixing propeller! Remove strings (cords and the like) which got entangled around the propeller. They may
cause extreme vibrations thus making the motor run out of round. Whenever the mixer starts running joltingly it is
absolutely necessary to clean the mixing propeller!
Before lifting, transporting or repairing the mixer always switch off power at the main switch and secure
the control box from any unintentional switching.
Do not touch the revolving parts of the mixer before having switched off power supply and secured the
mixer from unintentional turning on.
When the mixer is running it must always be fixed and engaged to the guide tube. The guide tube must
be tightly clamped inside the guide tube bracket.
When the mixer is running it must always be submerged in the medium for cooling the motor and
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gaskets.
Always switch off and lock main switch when lifting the mixer.
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Never use the power cable in order to haul or lift the mixer!
CLEANING
If the mixer will not be used for a longer time clean and rinse it thoroughly with water to prevent it from
unnecessary corrosion. A crust of dried sludge on the mixer hinders cooling of the running mixer.
CABLE CHECK
Check intactness of cable – is it damaged, twisted, squeezed or the like? With a damaged cable fluid may come
into the mixer. Faulty parts must be replaced immediately.
CHECKING THE LIFTING DEVICE
Check wear and corrosion of hoisting chains and wire ropes. Whenever there are traces of material fatigue
replace affected parts immediately. Check rope winch, lifting hook and shackles as to wear or rupture and clean
and lubricate at the same time. This should be done at least every six months.
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