Summary of Contents for Tri-Clover DS3218
- Page 1 TB-DS-SM-97 Tri-Clover ® Dual Stage Tri-Blender Model DS3218 Service & Installation Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing a Tri-Clover Product! This manual contains installation, operation, cleaning and repair instructions, with parts lists, for Dual Stage Tri-Blenders manufactured by Tri-Clover Inc., Kenosha, Wisconsin. It also provides a troubleshooting chart to assist in determining blender malfunction. -
Page 4: Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Safety is very important! DO NOT attempt to modify any Tri-Clover product. To do so could create unsafe conditions and void all warranties. DO NOT place any Tri-Clover product in an application where general product service ratings are exceeded. -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION The Dual Stage Tri-Blender consists of two basic sections, the dry material section and the liquid material section. The Dual Stage Tri-Blender is mounted on a base plate. It is mounted adjacent to the drive motor and is driven by belts running between pulleys under the base plate. The manually controlled Butterfly valve is standard equipment. -
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION GUIDELINES UNPACKING EQUIPMENT When unpacking your equipment, inspect all of the contents for damage that may have occurred during shipping. Report any damage to the carrier. LOCATION AND INSTALLATION The Tri-Blender unit should be located within 3 feet of the liquid source for best performance and in a position where the supply piping can be short and direct with a minimum number of elbows and fittings. -
Page 7: Piping Hints
INSTALLATION PIPING HINTS GENERAL This section provides some hints on piping installation, which will aid in obtaining maximum efficiency and service from your Tri-Blender. Piping should be independently supported at both the inlet and discharge outlet. Care should be taken that piping is properly aligned and does not put any strain on the Tri-Blender casing. The piping should have minimum line restriction. -
Page 8: Maintenance
For repair and service of the Butterfly valve on your blender, refer to B Series Butterfly Valve Service and Installation Manual (B51SM) available from Tri-Clover. Refer to the parts list for replacement data for the Tri-Blender parts. - Page 9 MAINTENANCE 5. Remove the clamp (22) securing the upper casing (11a) to the lower casing (11b). Grasp the upper casing firmly in both hands and pull the casing straight up and off of the lower casing. IMPORTANT: Do not use a tool to pry the casings apart. Any object inserted between the casing and gasket could cause damage to the gasket and casing sealing surface, resulting in leakage after reassembly.
- Page 10 MAINTENANCE STUB SHAFT AND MOTOR REMOVAL Note: When removing drive components, it is necessary to tip the entire blender and base on its side, with the motor end toward the floor. Remove the hopper, valve, tubing, casing, impeller, seal guard and seal components before tipping to make the unit easier to lift.
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Page 11: Reassembly
MAINTENANCE REASSEMBLY 1. Install the o-ring (26) in the deflector collar (30). 2. Install two bearings (33) on the shaft (31) from the bottom until they rests against the shoulder. 3. Install the shaft into the bearing housing (34). 4. Install the other bearing (33) on the shaft (31) through the bottom of the housing (34). - Page 12 MAINTENANCE 12. Tip the base on its side (39), and install the motor (50). Tighten the bolts enough so that they contact the bottom of the base. You’ll use the bolts later to adjust the belt tension. 13. Install the blender pulley key (44d), pulley (44b), and bushing (44c) and tighten the bolts (44a).
- Page 13 MAINTENANCE 20. Install the upper impeller (15a) onto the shaft (31) with the impeller nut (13) and o-ring (14). 21. Loosen all spacer bolts (43) to set the clearance between the lower casing and the lower impeller. 22. Select three alternating adapter ring spacers (37) to adjust for a .015 to .020 inch clearance between the lower casing and the lower impeller.
- Page 14 MAINTENANCE 30. Install the upper casing with o-ring, ensuring that the pins on the upper casing fit into the notches on the lower casing, and install and tighten the clamp. 31. Install the seal guard (36). 32. Install the inlet adapter (10) on the casing (11), securing it with a clamp.
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Page 15: Setting The Drive Collar And Seal Replacement
MAINTENANCE SETTING THE DRIVE COLLAR AND SEAL REPLACEMENT Complete these steps before returning to final reassembly steps in preceding section. 1. Slide the drive collar and seal assembly toward the seal seat until the nose of the drive collar pushes the o-ring and carbon seal tight against the seal seat. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Wrong supply pump or need of a. Verify that pumps are sized correctly to discharge pump. suit application. Contact Tri-Clover if you require assistance. b. Leak on the suction side of the b. Tighten all clamps, fittings - replace worn supply pump or blender. - Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM REMEDY PROBABLE CAUSE 3. Excessive a. High viscosity with screen in a. Remove screen. power head. consumption. b. Install discharge pump on discharge end of the Tri-Blender. 4. Tri-Blender is a. Magnetic hum in motor. a. Consult motor manufacturer. noisy.
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Page 18: Parts List
PARTS LIST MODEL DS3218 All orders for repair parts must contain the following data. 1. Complete model number (located on nameplate). 2. Tri-Blender serial number (located on nameplate). 3. Description and part key number from the parts list. The exploded views and accompanying parts list facilitate ordering repair parts from the factory. All parts of the Tri-Blender are exploded and keyed to the parts list. -
Page 19: Exploded View
EXPLODED VIEW... - Page 20 All Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy and Tri-Clover orders are subject to acceptance by Tri-Clover Inc. at its Kenosha, Inc.’s maximum liability for claims arising hereunder or for Wisconsin or Distribution Center* offices only. No assignment of negligence for any and all losses and damages resulting from the purchaser’s rights may be made without consent of Tri-Clover...
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