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- Page 1 Questions? 1-800-632-3379 support@betterbee.com ® Betterbee Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers Lyson 12 Frame Motorized Extractor Instructions (W229E) Last Updated February 2018 Page 1 of 17 LYSON W229E...
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Page 2: Section 1: Prepare Extractor For Use
Questions? 1-800-632-3379 support@betterbee.com Before using your extractor please read these instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage caused by using the device contrary to its intended purpose or inappropriate handling. SECTION 1: PREPARE EXTRACTOR FOR USE 1. Assemble the extractor, if required, by following the included instructions. -
Page 3: Section 2. Instructions For Honey Extractor Use
Questions? 1-800-632-3379 support@betterbee.com Safety Precautions 1. This device is not designed to be used by persons (including children) with limited physical, sensual or psychological abilities or by persons who do not have experience or knowledge of the device unless it is done under supervision and according to the user manual. Keep away from children. -
Page 4: Section 3: Assembly Instructions
Questions? 1-800-632-3379 support@betterbee.com 6. Before starting the extractor: • Make certain the 1-1/4” honey drain valve is open, so honey can drain to a container below the open valve. Pooling honey in the bottom of the extractor can impede the rotation and damage the extractor! •... - Page 5 Questions? 1-800-632-3379 support@betterbee.com 2. Lay extractor on its side on several pieces of cardboard packing material, ensuring that it is not resting on the honey gate or hand crank. Last Updated February 2018 Page 5 of 17 LYSON W229E...
- Page 6 Questions? 1-800-632-3379 support@betterbee.com 3. Bolt on the legs. You will need a large washer, small washer, cap nut, and bolt for each leg (see inset below). Place the small washer in between the leg and the extractor. Place the large washer between the nut and the outside of the leg.
- Page 7 Questions? 1-800-632-3379 support@betterbee.com 5. Place the belt over the motor pulley, and then slide the motor up the leg until the pulley is almost touching the bottom of the extractor. This adjustment is used to align the motor pulley with the extractor pulley.
- Page 8 Questions? 1-800-632-3379 support@betterbee.com 7. Tighten hex cap screw with hex key. Be sure the locking nut is not touching the pulley. Approximately 5 ft-lb torque is sufficient (do not overtighten). 8. After hex cap screw is tightened, lock it in place by tightening the nut onto the pulley with an open- end wrench.
- Page 9 Questions? 1-800-632-3379 support@betterbee.com 9. Slide the motor approximately 2/3 of the way out towards the leg and tighten the four screws. Last Updated February 2018 Page 9 of 17 LYSON W229E...
- Page 10 Questions? 1-800-632-3379 support@betterbee.com 10. Install the belt on the motor pulley and force the belt onto the large pulley by rotating the large pulley by hand. There should be no slack in the belt once installed. If there is, remove belt, slide motor outward, and reinstall belt.
- Page 11 Questions? 1-800-632-3379 support@betterbee.com 11. Set extractor upright on the legs. Install the lid switch on the top bar as shown below. 12. Loosen the top bar nut on the lid switch side (but do not remove), lift the bar ~1/8”, and slide the lid switch cord underneath the top bar.
- Page 12 Questions? 1-800-632-3379 support@betterbee.com 13. Identify the correct screws and washers to install the hinges on the plexiglass covers. Use the long screws and the large washers. You will need three plastic shims per hinge. Install the hinges on plexiglass with three shims between the hinge and the plastic. Do not fully tighten the nuts yet.
- Page 13 Questions? 1-800-632-3379 support@betterbee.com 15. Install the motor controller on the top bar. You will need to remove the two small plastic plugs from the top bar. The digital screen will face you on the left side of the extractor. See below for orientation.
- Page 14 Questions? 1-800-632-3379 support@betterbee.com 17. Route the motor wire as shown and mount on the extractor drum with adhesive mounts and zip ties. Place the adhesive mounts in the locations shown by arrows, below. 18. Connect lid switch to controller. Last Updated February 2018...
- Page 15 Questions? 1-800-632-3379 support@betterbee.com 19. Turn extractor by hand. The extractor will not spin freely with the belt installed but should not be difficult to turn. 20. Double check that all fasteners have been tightened properly, and that all pieces have been installed.
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Page 16: Section 4: Construction Of The 12 Frame Extractors
Questions? 1-800-632-3379 support@betterbee.com Operation: Distribute frames evenly around the extractor to ensure a balanced load. Close lid and open honey gate before starting extractor. Turn unit on with switch on right side of control box. Slowly increase speed by pressing the “+” button. Allow to extract at low speeds before gradually increasing the speed as the honey extracts. -
Page 17: Section 5: Storage Of Honey Extractors
Questions? 1-800-632-3379 support@betterbee.com SECTION 5: Storage of honey extractors After completion of the honey harvest, the device must be thoroughly cleaned and dried. Before starting the honey extractor, in the case when it has been moved from a room with a lower temperature to spaces of higher temperature, you should wait until it reaches the ambient temperature.
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