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U S E R M A N U A L
PN: 21-0122_REV04
T W I S T E R T R I M M E R . C O M

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  • Page 1 U S E R M A N U A L PN: 21-0122_REV04 T W I S T E R T R I M M E R . C O M...
  • Page 2 T W I S T E R T R I M M E R . C O M...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Important Safety Informa on Machine Overview Ini al Setup Control Panel Overview Opera on Disassembly Reassembly Inspec ons Cleaning Maintenance Storage Troubleshoo ng Warranty Informa on Speci ca ons Accessories Contact Us...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Informa On

    • Do not reach inside the tumbler while the T2 is plugged in. • Do not allow water to collect on the ground around the T2. This could cause a slipping hazard. • Keep body parts away from moving parts of the T2.
  • Page 5 Con ne long hair when opera ng or conduc ng maintenance on the T2. • Do not operate or conduct maintenance on the T2 while red or under the in uence of drugs, alcohol, or medica ons. Replace any safety labels if they •...
  • Page 6 Improper adjustment may result in damage to the machine. • Replacement parts are speci c to the T2 and must only be purchased from an authorized dealer. Failure to comply may void warranty, cause bodily harm, and/or damage to the machine.

  • Page 7: Machine Overview

    BLADE ADJUSTMENT CLICKER BLADE MOTOR CONTROL PANEL Fig. 1 Hopper bolts are located on both sides of the T2. T W I S T E R T R I M M E R . C O M p g | 5...
  • Page 8 M A C H I N E O V E R V I E W BED KNIFE BRUSH TUMBLER HELIX BLADE UPPER VACUUM SHROUD VACUUM OUTLET LOWER VACUUM SHROUD Fig. 2 T W I S T E R T R I M M E R . C O M p g | 6...
  • Page 9 M A C H I N E O V E R V I E W TUMBLER GUIDE PIN TUMBLER PLATE TUMBLER BELT TUMBLER HEIGHT LOCKNUT TUMBLER MOTOR PULLEY TUMBLER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT BOLT TUMBLER BELT HANDLE Fig. 3 SAFETY INTERLOCK BRUSH BEARING FLANGE TUMBLER HEX BOLTS TUMBLER ROLLER HELIX BLADE PULLEY...

  • Page 10: Ini Al Setup

    I N I T I A L S E T U P Step 1: Attach Wheels Slide the axles into the T2 frame (see Fig. 5). Slide the wheels onto the axles (see Fig. 6). Insert the co er pins into the holes at the end of the axles (see Fig. 7).
  • Page 11 • With enough space to easily access the tumbler inlet and outlet. It is highly recommended to operate the T2 in as cold of an environment as possible. Opera ng the T2 in colder environments will improve the machine’s performance and signi cintly reduce buildup on the machine.
  • Page 12 Set up either the Trim Saver or the Leaf Collector vacuums for opera on (for instruc on, see the respec ve vacuum manual). A ach a hose to the vacuum outlet on the T2 and the vacuum inlet on the Trim Saver or the Leaf Collector (see Fig. 9. Trim Saver pictured).
  • Page 13 TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE To safely feed product into the T2 tumbler, Twister TO THE TUMBLER, ENSURE THE Conveyors or a T2 Hopper is required (for a list of TUMBLER AND CONVEYORS available conveyors and the Twister Hopper, see ARE NOT IN CONTACT DURING Accessories on page 53).
  • Page 14 Safety Interlock. Secure the rest of the hopper to the hopper mount bracket with bolts and the hopper twist knob (see Fig. 14). Place a container beneath the T2 outlet to collect product. Fig. 13 Fig. 14 T W I S T E R T R I M M E R . C O M...

  • Page 15: Control Panel Overview

    C O N T R O L B O X O V E R V I E W EMERGENCY STOP TUMBLER ON BLADES ON TUMBLER OFF BLADES OFF Fig. 15 Fig. 15 T W I S T E R T R I M M E R . C O M p g | 1 3...

  • Page 16: Opera On

    Step 1: Pre-Operation Checks DANGER The following checks should be completed before each DO NOT OPERATE THE T2 use of the T2. Before opera ng, ensure: UNLESS THE MACHINE IS FULLY ASSEMBLED AND ALL The following are installed: PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ARE Belt covers MADE.
  • Page 17 Feed the machine consistently. Inconsistent feeding will result in inconsistent trimming. • If using a hopper, feed the T2 with consistent handfuls at consistent intervals. T W I S T E R T R I M M E R . C O M p g | 1 5...
  • Page 18 Adjust feeding speed to have the same volume of product exi ng and entering the machine simultaneously. • Adjust the T2 to operate with the tumbler full (see Tilt Guidelines on page 10). • If wet trimmiing, spray the brush every 5 minutes with cold dis lled water to reduce buildup on the tumbler (if dry trimming, there is no need to spray the brush).

  • Page 19: Disassembly

    D I S A S S E M B L Y The T2 needs to be disassembled to conduct rou ne DANGER cleaning, maintenance, and any repairs. Conduct the following steps in order to disassemble the T2: THE T2 MUST BE UNPLUGGED Step 1: Remove the Tumbler Guard BEFORE DISASSEMBLY.
  • Page 20 D I S A S S E M B L Y Fig. 18 Fig. 19 CAUTION Rotate the tumbler guide out (see Fig. 18). Rotate the tumbler belt handle (see Fig. 19). THE TUMBLER IS FRAGILE. Li the tumbler motor pulley (see Fig. 19). REMOVE CAREFULLY.
  • Page 21 D I S A S S E M B L Y Step 4: Remove the Brush Remove the set screws on both brush bearing anges (See Fig. 22). Remove the bolts and washers on the brush bearing ange located on the tumbler belt side of the machine (see Fig.
  • Page 22 D I S A S S E M B L Y Fig. 25 Fig. 26 Rotate the lower vacuum shroud up turn to clear the blade (see Fig. 27). Carefully pull out the lower vacuum shroud at a slight angle (see Fig. 28). Fig.

  • Page 23: Reassembly

    R E A S S E M B L Y Step 1: Install the Vacuum DANGER Shrouds THE T2 MUST BE UNPLUGGED Ensure the T2 is unplugged. DURING REASSEMBLY. Carefully place the lower vacuum shroud above its opera ng posi on at a slight angle (see Fig.
  • Page 24 R E A S S E M B L Y Fig. 31 Fig. 32 Step 2: Install the Brush Insert the brush, and hold in place (see Fig. 33). Place the brush bearing ange on the end of the brush (see Fig. 34). Secure the brush bearing ange by inser ng the bolts and washers (see Fig.
  • Page 25 R E A S S E M B L Y Fig. 35 Fig. 36 Step 3: Install the Tumbler and Tumbler Belt Insert the tumbler (see Fig. 36). Li the tumbler motor pulley (see Fig. 37). Install the tumbler belt. Fig.
  • Page 26 R E A S S E M B L Y Allow the tumbler motor to drop. The weight of the motor will provide the necessary tension for the tumbler belt. Rotate the tumbler belt handle back (see Fig. 38). Rotate the tumbler guide back to its lock posi on (see Fig.
  • Page 27 Lower the tumbler guard onto the machine (see Fig. 41). Step 6: Connect the Vacuum Connect the hose to the vacuum outlet on the T2. Connect the hose to the vacuum inlet on the Trim Saver or Leaf Collector vacuum.

  • Page 28: Inspec Ons

    I N S P E C T I O N S To ensure op mal performance, of the following DANGER inspec ons should be made on the T2 on a weekly basis. Ensure the T2 is unplugged before conduc ng TURN OFF ALL MOTORS, THEN any inspec ons.
  • Page 29 I N S P E C T I O N S Inspect the Tumbler Check for any gouges, obvious scrapes, or visible damage. While the room is quiet, rotate the tumbler and listen for any contact with the blades. A “ ng” sound means the tumbler is contac ng the blades (if a “...
  • Page 30 Perform a leaf cut test (see Adjus ng the Blade, step 8, on page 34). Only perform a leaf cut test prior to the T2 being sani zed. Inspect the Blade Belt Check the belt tension. Ensure the blade spins when the belt is pulled.

  • Page 31: Cleaning

    C L E A N I N G To ensure op mal performance, the following cleaning DANGER steps should be completed between each use of the T2. TURN OFF ALL MOTORS, THEN Disassemble the machine (for instruc ons, UNPLUG THE T2 BEFORE see Disassembly on page 17).

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Only grease the blade bearings— greasing. To grease the blade bearings: Ensure the T2 in unplugged. Remove both belt covers (see Step 2: Remove the Belt Covers in Disassembly on page 17 and Fig. 43). Pump grease into the grease nipples (see Fig.
  • Page 33 M A I N T E N A N C E Fig. 44 T W I S T E R T R I M M E R . C O M p g | 3 1...
  • Page 34 M A I N T E N A N C E Blade Adjustments On a properly adjusted T2, the blades should have light contact with each other in a self-sharpening ac on, and a fast cking sound should be present. Periodic adjustment of the blades will be required to ensure they are s ll in contact with each other.
  • Page 35 M A I N T E N A N C E Fig. 45 Fig. 46 Adjusting the Blade Turn the adjustment clickers clockwise so there is no contact between the blades. At one end of the blade, insert a 0.005” shim horizontally between the helix blade and the bed knife (see Fig.
  • Page 36 Due to backlash within the bedbar adjustment mechanism, it is possible that the machine will need up to 10 clicks to achieve the ideal blade contact and resul ng fric on. This may vary between machines in a tandem setup. Only perform a leaf cut test prior to the T2 being sani zed. Fig. 47 T W I S T E R T R I M M E R .
  • Page 37 To make tumbler adjustments. Ensure the T2 is unplugged. Remove the tumbler belt (see Disassembly on page 17). Loosen the hex bolts on both sides of the tumbler (see Fig. 48).
  • Page 38 It is recommended to keep a spare blade belt for quick replacement. To replace the blade belt: Ensure the T2 is unplugged. Flip the T2 on its handles with the motor plate facing up to make replacement easier (see Fig. 50). Remove the belt cover screws (see Fig. 51).
  • Page 39 M A I N T E N A N C E Fig. 52 Fig. 53 Slide the motor up towards the tumbler (see Fig. 53). Tighten one of the four bolts from step 4 to hold the motor in the up posi on. Remove the old belt.
  • Page 40 M A I N T E N A N C E Fig. 54 Fig. 55 Tumbler Belt Replacement Over me, the tumbler belt will see natural wear. The tumbler belt should be replaced if it shows any signs of wear or physical damage. It is recommended to keep a spare tumbler belt for quick replacement.
  • Page 41 M A I N T E N A N C E Fig. 57 Fig. 58 lock posi on (see Fig. 60). Insert the tumbler guide pin (see Fig. 60). Place the tumbler belt cover over the tumbler belt (see Fig. 61). Insert and ghten the tumbler belt cover screws (see Fig.
  • Page 42 M A I N T E N A N C E Fig. 61 T W I S T E R T R I M M E R . C O M p g | 4 0...

  • Page 43: Storage

    S T O R A G E When not in use, the T2 should be stored using the following guidelines to ensure the longevity of the machine. Storage Guidelines • Before storage, clean the T2 (see Cleaning on page 29).

  • Page 44: Troubleshoo Ng

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS • Product Comes Out of the T2 • The Tumbler Makes a Grinding Unprocessed. Sound. • Suc on from the Vacuum Seems •...
  • Page 45 The blade motor will get hot if run for long periods of me. This is normal. The blade motor is thermally protected and will turn o if it becomes too hot. If this occurs allow it to cool and then restart the T2. •...
  • Page 46 The extension cord is undersized. DO NOT INCREASE THE • The circuit breaker is not sized properly for CIRCUIT BREAKER SIZE ABOVE 20A/120V the T2 and Trim Saver or Leaf Collector. (NORTH AMERICA) 10A/230V • The blades are dirty. (EUROPE).
  • Page 47 • Operate the T2 in a colder environment. • Lubricate the brush frequently during wet trimming (see Step 4: Feed the T2 on page 15). • Clean the T2 a er each use. Product Comes Out of the T2 Unprocessed Possible Causes: •...
  • Page 48 Keep the tumbler less than half full. • Adjust the tumbler closer to the blades. If this does not work, replace the tumbler. • Give lower density product a second pass through the T2. Suction from the Vacuum Seems Weak Possible Causes: •...
  • Page 49 Product is Not Exiting the Tumbler Possible Causes: • The suc on is too high. • The T2 is not inclinded enough. Solutions: • Purchase a Vacuum Bypass to reduce the suc on (for details on the Vacuum Bypass, see Accessories on page 53).
  • Page 50 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G • If the red light is s ll on or no lights come on with the above solu ons, call technical support. The Motor Start Buttons Light Up, but the Motor Does Not Start Possible Causes: •...

  • Page 51: Warranty Informa On

    The warranty period will begin on the date the machine is purchased by the ini al purchaser. The T2 warranty defects can be remedied at any authorized service dealer or directly by Keirton. Any original parts deemed to be defec ve will be replaced free of charge. Keirton reserves the right to use any manufacturer approved replacement part for warranty repair.
  • Page 52 Allow only persons who understand this manual to operate the T2. Keirton claims no liability for any damage or injury that results from the use of the T2 by persons who have not read and understood the cau ons, warnings, and danger no ces contained in this manual or through any Please keep misuse of the T2.

  • Page 53: Speci Ca Ons

    S P E C I F I C A T I O N S North American Speci cations Product Number Product Number 02-10006A ca ons ca on CSA/UL Dimensions Machine Height 34.5”/876mm Machine Length 38.1”/968mm Machine Width 27.5”/699mm Tumbler Diameter 6”/101mm Tumbler Slots (standard tumbler) 50 x 0.25”/6.4mm Cut Height...
  • Page 54 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S European Speci cations Product Number Product Number 02-10021A ca ons ca on Dimensions Machine Height 876mm/34.5” Machine Length 968mm/38.1” Machine Width 699mm/27.5” Tumbler Diameter 101mm/6” Tumbler Slots (standard tumbler) 50 x 6.4mm/0.25” Cut Height 1mm/0.04”...

  • Page 55: Accessories

    Twister T2 Triple Rail System 24-9036 Twister T2 Quad Rail System 24-9033 The Twister T2 Rail Extension a aches to the Twister T2 Single Rail to support two T2s. Spare Parts Trim Saver Nylon (70 Micron) Filter Bag 23-0217 Trim Saver White Mesh (40 Micron) Filter Bag...
  • Page 56 A C C E S S O R I E S Spare Parts (continued) Leaf Collector Collec on Bag 23-0133 T2 Tumbler - Standard ( ” Slots) 24-9033 T2 Tumbler - Narrow ( ” Slots) 24-0003 T2 Blade Belt 19-0008...

  • Page 57: Contact Us

    C O N T A C T U S Keirton Technical Support is available between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Paci c Standard Time, seven days a week at: 1-888-254-3204 • support@keirton.com • T W I S T E R T R I M M E R . C O M p g | 5 5...
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