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Minnich 2000 Series Operators & Service Manual

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Electric Flex Shaft Vibrator
Operator/Service Manual
Hours of Operation
8:00AM to 4:30PM Mon. – Fri. Eastern Standard Time
277 North Main Street
Phone: 419.524.1000
PO Box 367
www.minnich-mfg.com
Toll Free: 800.524.1033
Mansfield, OH 44902
e-mail: sales@minnich-mfg.com
Fax: 419.524.4000
Form: LIT-012 Revised 7/1/2007

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  • Page 1 Electric Flex Shaft Vibrator Operator/Service Manual Hours of Operation 8:00AM to 4:30PM Mon. – Fri. Eastern Standard Time 277 North Main Street Phone: 419.524.1000 PO Box 367 www.minnich-mfg.com Toll Free: 800.524.1033 Mansfield, OH 44902 e-mail: sales@minnich-mfg.com Fax: 419.524.4000 Form: LIT-012 Revised 7/1/2007...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page # WARRANTY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 WORK AREA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 ELECTRICAL SAFETY---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 PERSONAL SAFETY-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 TOOL USE AND CAR ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 SERVICE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 ASSEMBLY--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 OPERATION-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 MAINTENANCE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ------------------------------------------------------------- 10 MOTORS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 FLEXIBLE SHAFTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 VIBRATOR HEADS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    WARRANTY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT Minnich Manufacturing Co. warrants to the original purchaser that, if any part of the product proves defective in material or workmanship within one year from purchase, and is returned to Minnich Manufacturing Co. within 90 days after the defect is discovered, Minnich Manufacturing Co.

  • Page 4: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES This manual contains NOTES, CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS. These MUST be followed to prevent the possibility of improper use, incorrect servicing, damaging the equipment, or personal injury. Read and comply with all NOTES, CAUTIONS and WARNINGS included in these instructions.

  • Page 5: Work Area

    - WORK AREA – Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. DO NOT operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as, in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite the dust or fumes. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.

  • Page 6: Grounding Instructions

    GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The electric vibrator motors must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. The vibrator motors are equipped with a 3-conductor electric cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit a properly grounded mating receptacle.

  • Page 7: Functional Description

    FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The MINNICH line of Flex Shaft vibrators is a system of fully interchangeable components that fulfill the requirements of any job. The electric motors are available in three (3) sizes – 1500, 2500 and 3500 series all in 115 volts. They are designed to be splash-proof as designated by the following symbol on the switch plate cover.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Turn the switch off and unplug the motor before performing any maintenance or fitting any components to the motor. ASSEMBLING SHAFT TO MOTOR 1. The end of casing with the strain relief spring goes into the motor casing adapter. 2.

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION Match vibrator motor, shaft and head assembly to the job. Select the shortest shaft possible to do the job to assure maximum power at the head. Avoid sharp bends in the flexible shaft for greatest efficiency and shaft life. This is true both in operation and storage. DO NOT allow the flexible shaft to hang or be dragged over sharp edges of the forms during operation.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Turn the switch off and unplug the motor before performing any maintenance or fitting any components to the motor. When servicing use only identical replacement parts. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BEFORE OPERATING 1. Inspect air inlet filter and outlet vent holes. Clean or replace dirty or clogged filter. 2.

  • Page 11: Flexible Shafts

    4. Inspect bearings, core adapter and seals for signs of wear. If parts pass inspection, reassemble eccentric weight assembly into the housing. Clamp head vertically in a vise and refill with proper amount of MINNICH #002119- 00000 long life oil (see chart on page 19).

  • Page 12: Service

    SERVICE ELECTRIC MOTORS CAUTION: Turn the switch off and unplug the motor before performing any maintenance to the motor. When servicing use only identical replacement parts. TO REPLACE BRUSHES #19 TO REMOVE: 1. Disconnect electric cable #24 from power source. 2.

  • Page 13: To Replace Motor Switch

    TO REPLACE MOTOR SWITCH #32 TO REMOVE: 1. Disconnect electric cable #24 from power source. 2. Using a wrench, remove motor switch weather cap #36 and motor switch nut #35 from barrel of motor switch #32. NOTE: The vertical groove in the threaded barrel of the switch is toward the electric cable #24. 3.

  • Page 14: To Replace Electric Cable

    TO REPLACE ELECTRIC CABLE #24 TO REMOVE: 1. Disconnect electric cable #24 from power source. 2. Using a wrench, remove motor switch weather cap #36 and motor switch nut #35. 3. Using a blade point screwdriver, remove four (4) screws #2 and four (4) lockwashers #3 from motor switch cover plate #34.

  • Page 15: To Replace Armature And Field

    TO REPLACE ARMATURE #8 AND FIELD #12 TO REMOVE ARMATURE #8 1. Refer to steps “1” through “4” in “TO REMOVE” section of “TO REPLACE BRUSHES #19.” 2. Using a blade point screwdriver, remove four (4) screws #2 and four (4) lockwashers #3 from end cap #4. 3.

  • Page 16: To Replace Brush Holder

    TO REPLACE ARMATURE #8 1. Before replacing armature #8 into motor housing #13, be sure core adapter #6 is securely threaded onto the armature shaft at fan end. 2. With motor housing #13 standing in an upright position, hold armature #8 with commutator bars facing down and insert through field #12 into bearing seat of motor housing #13.

  • Page 17: Vibrator Heads

    VIBRATOR HEADS All vibrator heads are equipped with seals in the casing adapter to keep the grease from the flexible shaft out of the vibrator head and to retain the oil in the vibrator head. TO DISASSEMBLE HEADS: 1. Secure tip of vibrator head in vise and use a chain or pipe wrench on the casing adapter #51, rotating adapter counterclockwise for a right hand thread.

  • Page 18: To Assemble Eccentric Weight Assembly

    #48 to properly seat the bearings into the housing #44. 4. Refill vibrator with the proper amount of MINNICH #002119-00000 long life oil (see chart on page 19). 5. Put a light coat of oil or grease on polished surface of core adapter #48 for ease of assembly of casing adapter #51 containing the two seals #50.

  • Page 19: Parts And Service Notes

    PARTS AND SERVICE NOTES Part numbers shown in BOLD type are recommended spare parts. These parts are subject to wear under normal operating conditions and may need periodic replacement. It’s suggested that these items be stocked to satisfy the expected service needs of this model. The actual stocking quantities of these and other service parts used in more extensive repairs will be dependent upon the service practices of each customer.

  • Page 20: Electric Motor Parts Sheet

    Electric Motor Parts Sheet Fig. No. 1500 2500 3500 Description 002189-00000 002189-00000 002189-00000 Casing Adapter 006703-00.62 006703-00.62 006703-00.62 Screw, 10-24x5/8" Long Pan Hd. Th'd. Cutting (14) 006145-00000 006145-00000 006145-00000 Lockwasher #10 (18) 002088-00000 002014-00000 002081-00000 End Cap 002061-00000 002061-00000 002061-00000 Spring Washer 002678-00000 002678-00000...

  • Page 21: Vibrator Head And Shaft Parts Sheet

    VIBRATOR HEADS AND SHAFTS PARTS SHEET FLEXIBLE SHAFT (order 1 Core & 1 Casing for Complete Assembly) Fig. No. 2' Long 5' Long 7' Long 10' Long 14' Long 21' Long Description 0A2216-00000 0A2217-00000 0A2218-00000 0A2244-00000 0A2245-00000 0A8148-00000 7/8" Core & Casing 0A8163-00000 0A8164-00000 0A8165-00000...
  • Page 22 1500 Flex Shaft Specifications Weight 14lbs. (6.4kg) Recommended AWG Wire Size for Extension Cords Rated Amps 9 Amps Amperage 9(115V), 4.5(230V) 25’ (7.6m) 18ga Extension 50’ (15.3m) 14ga Shafts 2’, 5’, 7’ Cord 100’ (30.5m) 12ga Lengths 150’ (45.8m) 10ga Heads 3/4”...
  • Page 23 2500 Flex Shaft Specifications Weight 17lbs. (7.7kg) Recommended AWG Wire Size for Extension Cords Rated Amps 15 Amps Amperage 15(115V), 7.5(230V) 25’ (7.6m) 16ga Extension 50’ (15.3m) 12ga Shafts 2’, 5’, 7’, 10’, 14’, 21’ Cord 100’ (30.5m) 10ga Lengths 150’...
  • Page 24 3500 Flex Shaft Specifications Weight 21lbs. (10kg) Recommended AWG Wire Size for Extension Cords Rated Amps 20 Amps Amperage 20(115V), 10(230V) 25’ (7.6m) 14ga Extension 50’ (15.3m) 12ga Shafts 2’, 5’, 7’, 10’, 14’, 21’ Cord 100’ (30.5m) Lengths 150’ (45.8m) Heads 1-3/8”...
  • Page 25 SERVICE RECORD DATE SERVICE PERFORMED - 25 -...

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