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- Page 1 IOM Manual – IBC Mixers IOM manual IBC Mixers Series – LBC, HBC Edit. 2022 Read this instruction manual carefully, before you install and operate the pump Mixers - LBC/HBC...
- Page 2 IOM Manual – IBC Mixers General Instructions 1.1. Declaration of Conformity 1.2. Codification 1.3. Inspection 1.4. Storage 1.5. Description 1.6. Safety Installation and Operation 2.1. Installation 2.2. Operation 2.3. Fault Diagnosis Maintenance 3.1. Routine Maintenance 3.2. Lubrication 3.3. Tightening Torques 3.4.
- Page 3 IOM Manual – IBC Mixers Mixers - LBC/HBC...
- Page 4 IOM Manual – IBC Mixers 1.2. Codification 1. Product signature: HBC – High-speed IBC Mixer (direct drive) – 1450rpm LBC – Low-speed IBC Mixer – 236rpm 2. Nominal power Signature Nominal Power 0,37kW 0,75kW 150* 1,5kW 220* 2,2kW *available only for LBC Mixers 3.
- Page 5 IOM Manual – IBC Mixers 5 – Frequency Inverter Blank – none D – Build on frequency inverter E – External frequency inverter 6 – Optional frame connection Blank – none H – Hopper for powders L – Liquid inlet 7 –...
- Page 6 15°C to 40°C until the mixer is ready to be used. 1.5. Description Tapflo IBC Mixers series LBC, HBC are designed for use on Industry standard Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) with a 150mm screw cap and are suitable for most container types.
- Page 7 IOM Manual – IBC Mixers 2. Installation and Operation 2.1. Installation The mixers with electric drive are supplied pre-wired and fitted with a DOL starter, overload protection, safety interlock and appliance Inlet Plug. The plug colour indicates the power supply required. Red - indicates a 400v 3ph 50 Hz supply •...
- Page 8 IOM Manual – IBC Mixers Securely fasten the mixer onto the IBC frame with the 2 quick action clamps provided - adjust the clamps if necessary. When the mixer is securely mounted on the IBC frame the power supply or compressed air supply can be connected if safe to do so.
- Page 9 IOM Manual – IBC Mixers 2.2. Operation Tapflo Mixers series LBC, HBC can be driven by an electric motor with a DOL starter or gearmotor with a frequency inverter. Mixer shaft speed can be change by turning the potentiometer on the inverter - for more detailed instruction please refer to the Leroy Somer instruction manual supplied with this mixer.
- Page 10 Overload relay set to the wrong Check setting on overload relay Electric value drive Product different - higher SG or Contact Tapflo or your local distributor for advice Electric viscosity product being mixed drive Motor starts but has low 3-phase motor is single phasing Check that motor connections are correct.
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Page 11: Maintenance
IOM Manual – IBC Mixers 3. Maintenance 3.1. Routine Maintenance Every 6 months Check the security of all nuts and screws, and ensure all components are in a serviceable condition and not damaged. Check that the mixer gearbox, electric motor or air motor muffler are kept clean. - Page 12 3.5. Material Disposal Tapflo IBC mixers series LBC, HBC are designed for a long trouble-free life. At the end of the useful service life the lubricants and components can be recycled. The IBC mixer, frame, shaft and impeller are manufactured from stainless steel and the gearbox and electric motor from aluminium and cast iron.
- Page 13 IOM Manual – IBC Mixers 4. Supplementary instructions and drawings 4.1. Mixer Assembly Drawing 4.1.1. Mixer with Electric Drive ITEM Description ITEM DESCRIPTION Electric motor/Gearmotor Hexagon nut Mounting frame Bernstein safety switch Drive coupling Hex socket head setscrew Hexagon socket setscrew Hexagon nut Quick action toggle clamps Switch plate...
- Page 14 IOM Manual – IBC Mixers 4.1.2. Mixer with Air Drive ITEM Description ITEM DESCRIPTION Air motor Hexagon dome nut Gearbox Plain washer Mounting Frame Nameplate Drive Coupling Hex head screw Hexagon socket set screw Hexagon nut Quick action toggle clamps Hex head screw Lifting strap Hexagon nut...
- Page 15 IOM Manual – IBC Mixers 4.2. Mixer Shaft – Direction of Rotation The direction of rotation for the mixer shaft is clockwise when viewed from above, as indicated on the mixer nameplate. Changes to electrical connections to reverse the direction of rotation must be done by qualified personnel only.
- Page 16 IOM Manual – IBC Mixers Low-Level Impeller (Kicker) - A low-level radial flow fixed impeller can also be supplied for mixing the IBC contents at very low liquid levels - install below the folding impeller as illustrated. A 1000mm long shaft is available with this option to position the lower impeller close to the bottom of the IBC.
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Page 17: Warranty
Pack the return articles carefully to prevent any damage during transportation. • 5.2. Warranty Tapflo warrants products under conditions as stated below for a period of not more than 12 months from installation and not more than 18 months from date of manufacturing. - Page 18 Tapflo. Parts subjected to normal tear and wear shall not be covered by the warranty. Tapflo shall decide as to whether the defective or faulty part shall be replaced or repaired.
- Page 19 IOM Manual – IBC Mixers IBC Mixers – LBC, HBC...
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