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How to Use This Manual
Use this manual as a guide and reference for installing, operating, and maintaining your
Gravimetric Batch Blender. The purpose is to assist you in applying efficient, proven
techniques that enhance equipment productivity.
This manual covers only light corrective maintenance. No other maintenance should be
undertaken without first contacting a service engineer.
The Functional Description section outlines models covered, standard features, and safety
features. Additional sections within the manual provide instructions for installation, pre-
operational procedures, operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance.
The Installation chapter includes required data for receiving, unpacking, inspecting, and setup
of the blender. We can also provide the assistance of a factory-trained technician to help train
your operator(s) for a nominal charge. This section includes instructions, checks, and
adjustments that should be followed before commencing with operation of the Gravimetric
Batch Blender. These instructions are intended to supplement standard shop procedures
performed at shift, daily, and weekly intervals.
The Operation chapter includes a description of electrical and mechanical controls, in
addition to information for operating the unit safely and efficiently.
The Maintenance chapter is intended to serve as a source of detailed assembly and
disassembly instructions for those areas of the equipment requiring service. Preventive
maintenance sections are included to ensure that your Gravimetric Batch Blender provides
excellent, long service.
The Troubleshooting chapter serves as a guide for identification of most common problems.
Potential problems are listed, along with possible causes and related solutions.
The Appendix contains technical specifications, drawings, schematics, parts lists, and
available options. A spare parts list with part numbers specific to your machine is provided
with your shipping paperwork package. Refer to this section for a listing of spare parts for
purchase. Have your serial number and model number ready when ordering.
Safety Symbols Used in this Manual
The following safety alert symbols are used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow these symbols to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER!
WARNING!
Caution!
Gravimetric Batch Blenders w/AB Control
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice that, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice that,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or in property
damage.
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