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HERO M1300 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 M1300 OPERATOR MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents: 1.0. GENERAL ..............................4 1.1.INTRODUCTION ............................4 1.2. DEFINITIONS ............................6 1.3. EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION ......................... 7  WARRANTY ............................. 8 1.5. TECHNICAL STANDARDS ......................... 8 1.6. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ........................9 2.0. SYMBOLS AND ALERTS ..........................10 2.1. WARNINGS............................10 2.2.
  • Page 3 9.1. STANDARD MAINTENANCE ........................34 9.2. SPECIAL MAINTENANCE ........................38 10.0. EQUIPMENT DISASSEMBLY AND DISPOSAL .................... 42 10.1. EQUIPMENT REMOVAL ........................42 10.2. TEMPORARY STORAGE ........................42 10.3. DISPOSAL ............................42 11.0. REPLACEMENT PARTS ..........................44 12.0. M1300 MIXER WARRANTY ........................46...

  • Page 4: General

    1.0. GENERAL 1.1. INTRODUCTION We thank you for choosing HERO and for the trust represented by that choice. We are pleased to count you among our most loyal customers and we are confident that the use of HERO equipment, designed and manufactured according to the most modern processing systems, will give you complete satisfaction.
  • Page 5 Please complete the information requested below and provide it to a HERO representative when requesting any assistance or ordering parts. MODEL NUMBER M1300 EQUIPMENT TYPE Single head, fully automatic immersion mixer SERIAL NUMBER YEAR OF MANUFACTURE INPUT POWER 220 VAC /60 Hz...

  • Page 6: Definitions

    - Technical training that allows operations according to safety standards related to the potential hazards inherent in electric current, pressure circuits, etc. - Technical training or specific instructions provided by an authorized HERO representative as to the safe use and maintenance procedures of the equipment.

  • Page 7: Equipment Identification

    1.2.7. GUARD / PANEL / SHIELD / SHELTER A component or other element of the equipment used specifically to provide protection via a material barrier. 1.2.8. INTENDED USE The use of the equipment in accordance with the information provided in the manual or other instructions for its use.

  • Page 8: Warranty

    If the data on the id. plate becomes illegible, it can be replaced by using the data entered in the chart above on page 5.  WARRANTY HERO warrants the equipment’s parts for 24 months starting from the shipping date. The warranty covers the replacement of defective or prematurely worn parts and excludes parts with normal wear.

  • Page 9: General Characteristics

    1.6. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Automatic mixers manufactured by HERO are designed and built to achieve: • An absolute homogeneity of the colors produced. • High...

  • Page 10: Symbols And Alerts

    The operation of the equipment is managed by an electronic control board integrated with the display and a power board, the combination of which has the task of managing the various component movements. 2.0. SYMBOLS AND ALERTS The pictograms used on the equipment are shown below: 2.1.

  • Page 11: Requirements And Other Warnings

    However, during its use, there may be dangers for the assigned user as well as third parties and unit failures may occur. These safety warnings do not grant the user the right to claim having received all necessary information. further information, please contact manufacturer HERO Europe S.r.l.

  • Page 12: Shipping And Delivery Notes

    3.0. SHIPPING AND DELIVERY NOTES PACKAGING, SHIPPING AND LIFTING The equipment is carefully packed and shipped with cellophane and/or bubble wrap in addition to a cardboard outer cover (a barrier bag is used with shipments that include transportation over water, which offers some protection against moisture but is NOT waterproof).

  • Page 13: Materials Included With The Equipment

    Place the equipment on the ground and move it to its working area. To position the M1300, it is advisable to screw the feet up to their complete stop in order to move the mixer with the supplied wheels. Once the mixer is in its place, it is advisable, after lowering the feet, to adjust them in order to level the mixer.

  • Page 14: Safety

    • Servicing of the electrical components should be carried out only according to approved standards, by an electrician or other trained persons. 5.0. SAFETY 5.1. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS-TRANSPORTATION The equipment is packaged and protected as described in section 3. Lifting and moving of the equipment must be carried out using a forklift truck with a minimum capacity of 1.5 tons.

  • Page 15: Safety Requirements-Maintenance

    • Do not proceed with structural or wiring changes on the equipment (e.g., welding, machine sectioning, changes to the electrical system, etc.), unless the manufacturer is consulted and authorizes the changes. 5.3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS-MAINTENANCE In addition to the appropriate regulations of the destination jurisdiction, the following regulations should be observed: •...

  • Page 16: Using The Equipment

    6.3. COMPLIANCE The "M1300" mixer cannot be put into service after having undergone modifications or additions to its components that are not part of standard and approved maintenance or updates, without again being declared compliant...

  • Page 17: Safety Devices

    The fixed side panels limit unauthorized access to the dangerous areas of the equipment. The M1300 mixer also incorporates a protective cover over all sides of the mixing mechanism, which separates the mechanism from the operator. The 3 mm Lexan sliding front shield, which is designed to also...

  • Page 18: Starting The Equipment

    • Inform the manufacturer also by telephone or e-mail. NOTICE The communication of any damage or anomalies must be received by HERO within 48 hours from the date of receipt of the equipment. 8.2. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS After unpacking the equipment and placing it in its final location, its installation can be started.

  • Page 19: Power Connection

    • 115 VAC/60 HZ The type of AC power required is indicated on the serial number label positioned on the upper rear panel of the M1300 mixer. The same label also shows the serial number, the power consumption and year of manufacture (See picture 1.1).
  • Page 20 8.6.2 GENERAL PARAMETERS. 8.4.1. POSITIONING AND CLAMPING THE PAIL The M1300 mixer is equipped with a concentric can clamping system, which allows you to position and secure the pail for the duration of the mixing cycle. The system is completely automatic and, by means of various parameters (see section ), the clamping force can be customized.
  • Page 21 8.4.2. AUTOMATIC PAIL HEIGHT DETECTION SYSTEM The M1300 mixer autonomously detects the height of the pail. The mixing cycle includes a vertical oscillation of the mixing attachment as a function of this height. The system consists of 2 round bars (A and B), linked by a lower angled plate (C) Pic.

  • Page 22: User Interface

    8.5. USER INTERFACE The following image (Pic. 8.3) shows the screen a few seconds after the M1300 mixer is turned on. From this page, use the “+/ ” and “-/ ” buttons to DOWN scroll through the programs stored in memory (to store/save a new program or to modify its parameters, see section 8.6.1 STIRRING PARAMETERS...
  • Page 23 The screen on the left requires the insertion of a pail (yellow highlight added PROGRAM 00 _ for emphasis). After having inserted and PAIL ELEVATOR positioned the pail correctly, be sure to ATTACHMENT _______________ INSERT PAIL _____________________ completely close the sliding Lexan door. RESET START Press the “...
  • Page 24 The screen on the left shows the status of the mixing cycle (yellow highlight added for emphasis). During the cycle the PROGRAM 00 _ following information is shown: PAIL ELEVATOR ATTACHMENT 1. Height of the elevator/motor assembly MIXING ___ _00:45 PAUSE (Shown as a progress bar) 2.

  • Page 25: Equipment Parameters

    PROGRAM 00 _ ATTACHMENT PAIL REPLACEMENT ELEVATOR ATTACHMENT CLEANING _____ _______________ PAIL UNCLAMPING ________ PAUSE START START START STOP START STOP SHIFT SHIFT RESET RESET During a mixing cycle, it is always possible to pause the mixer. Press the “ ”...
  • Page 26 MENU’ MIXING PARAMETERS GENERAL PARAMETERS LOAD DEFAULT VALUES START STOP SHIFT RESET The menu allows you to access the mixing and general parameters of the equipment. By selecting “ ”, the machine will load the LOAD DEFAULT VALUES factory values. Use the “+/ ”...
  • Page 27 The next mixing parameter is “ ” as shown below. It START SPEED ATTACHMENT defines the initial speed of the mixing attachment for the first immersion into the material. This value is normally set low to allow the pigments to spread on the surface, before starting the blending process.
  • Page 28 The next parameter sets the actual mixing time. This is the time during which the mixing attachment moves up and down through the product while rotating at different speeds. ____MIXING PARAMETERS ___ MIXING TIME 45 [s] The following parameters define how excess product is removed from the mixing attachment after mixing.
  • Page 29 To be able to change the general parameter, a log-in password is necessary. INSERT PASSWORD _ ***** Contact HERO’s Customer Support team for the appropriate password. Below is a list of general parameters and a brief description of what they control, starting from the first one shown when the “-/ “...
  • Page 30 The next parameter sets the number of storable subroutines or programs that can be made available from the “ ” screen. PROGRAM SELECTION __GENERAL PARAMETERS__ NUMBER OF AVAILABLE PROGRAMS The first two parameters below adjust the maximum and minimum speeds of the mixing attachment as a percentage.
  • Page 31 The next parameter sets the height for replacement of the mixing attachment. __GENERAL PARAMETERS __ ATTACHMENT REPLACE LEVEL 400 [mm] The following parameter sets the height at which the mixing attachment stops to allow the changing of pails, when a quantity of 2 or more pails is entered at the start of the order process (page 22, bottom picture).
  • Page 32 8.6.3. ALARMS This alarm occurs when one of the following circumstances is detected: ALARM 1. Possible malfunction of the front ______________________________________ DOOR OPEN door sensor. __________________________________ 2. The front door closed PRESS RESET properly. Press reset to cancel the alarm after correcting the issue.
  • Page 33 STOP/RESET START entering a password, you can access the “Manual Commands” feature, which controls various components of the M1300 mixer. Contact HERO’s Customer Support team for the appropriate password. This feature can help in quickly identifying malfunctions. The elevator is controlled with the “...

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    9.0. MAINTENANCE 9.1. STANDARD MAINTENANCE WARNING To maximize the production and efficiency of the M1300 mixer, it is necessary to carry out some periodic maintenance procedures. 9.1.1. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WARNING Maintenance should be carried out by qualified and authorized personnel.
  • Page 35 WARNING Equipment operations should be stopped before initiating any service or maintenance work. Follow the procedure described below to lubricate the trapezoidal screws: • Remove both side and front panels Pic. 9.1 that protect the automatic pail clamping system (Pic.9.1 in green). •...
  • Page 36 • Reinstall the two rubber pail grippers and all of the panels and screws removed in the first step. Use only lubricants that conform to NLGI 2 DIN 51818 specifications. HERO recommends any of the following lubricants: • Shell Gadus S2 U4600L 2 • ENI Grease NF •...
  • Page 37 9.1.2.1 SLIDING DOOR The Lexan sliding guard is prone to getting dirty. For complete cleaning, bring the door to the lowest position, make sure it is locked and remove the six front screws highlighted in Pic. 9.5. At this point, remove the front panel by Pic.

  • Page 38: Special Maintenance

    Thorough cleaning - Using manual controls ( , bring 8.7.4 MANUAL CONTROLS) the mixing attachment to its lowest position (take care to leave about 4” of free space under the paddle), and making the attachment’s quick release knob (pic. 9.6 in green) more accessible. Pull the knob to free and remove the mixing attachment.
  • Page 39 9.2.1. MAIN MOTOR REPLACEMENT Pic. 9.8 The main motor (Pic. 9.8 in green) in the mixer can be replaced by accessing it from the upper rear panel. It is fixed to the reducer (Pic. 9.9 in blue) with 4 screws and nuts. The cables must be disconnected before replacing...
  • Page 40 9.2.3. TELESCOPIC COLUMN REPLACEMENT To replace the telescopic column, the two large rear panels must be removed along with the lower left side (as seen from the rear) panel. Remove the motor as described in section , remove the 9.2.1 MAIN MOTOR mixing attachment and disconnect the proximity sensor described in section .
  • Page 41 Proceed to secure the elevator by first installing the lower screws. Then replace the centering plate making sure that the four corners are in contact with the corresponding surfaces of the column. If not, loosen the screws, move the column as needed and then tighten everything. With the column locked and in position, it is possible to proceed with the assembly of the upper motor holder plate, the proximity sensor, the motor and the mixing attachment.

  • Page 42: Equipment Disassembly And Disposal

    10.0. EQUIPMENT DISASSEMBLY AND DISPOSAL 10.1. EQUIPMENT REMOVAL If it is necessary to disassemble the equipment follow the reverse order of the procedures outlined in sections 8.2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING WARNING The disassembly process indicated in Section 3 should be carried out by qualified technical personnel.
  • Page 43 WARNING Regarding the disposal of harmful substances, note the following: 10.3.2 SPECIAL WASTE The collection of special and / or harmful waste should be entrusted with a written contract to properly authorized companies; and those who physically carry out the transport and handling of such waste, should obtain and possess all required authorizations.

  • Page 44: Replacement Parts

    11.0. REPLACEMENT PARTS Part Number Description Image M13415 Mixing attachment paddle Mixing attchment assembly (paddle & M13410 shaft) M13215 Primary motor (mixing) M13225 Gearmotor 24V (pail clamping) M13305 Control panel & display M13425 Pail clamping jaw M13350 Pail clamping mechanism...
  • Page 45 Part Number Description Image M13310 Power control board Variable frequency drive (speed M13345 controller) S26325 Proximity sensor M13250 Reducer with hub M13245 Telescopic column (elevator) A45772 24V power supply...

  • Page 46: M1300 Mixer Warranty

    HERO. The warranty period begins when the equipment is shipped from HERO’s manufacturing facilities. HERO may, at its own discretion, start the warranty period at a later date due to shipping, installation or other delays. The warranty does not cover damage and repairs due to improper use or non-completion of recommended daily maintenance procedures, unauthorized service and/or modifications, AC power problems, or other manufacturers’...

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