Mixing A Cement Slurry - Ametek Chandler Engineering 3065 Instruction Manual

2-2 SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Mixing a Cement Slurry

1. Measure the amount of water and pour into the mixer cup. Place the cover on the mixer
cup.
2. Using a scale, measure the amount of cement.
3. Set the Timer Switch to the AUTO position.
4. Verify that the total countdown time is set to 50 seconds in accordance with the API
procedure. Adjust the timer by pressing the small buttons below each digit.
5. Turn the MASTER switch to ON (red power light lit). Press the Mix 1 button.
6. Press the Red START/RESET button. The motor will operate at 4,000 rpm.
7. Add the measured cement into the mixer cup as the water is mixed.
8. Replace the mixer cup cover and press the MIX 2 button to increase the motor speed to
12,000 rpm. The motor will turn off when the timer countdown has ended.
Note: Mixer should run for 15 seconds at LOW speed (4,000 rpm) and the remaining 35
seconds at HIGH speed (12,000 rpm) in accordance with API Specification 10.