Graymills Electric Mixers OMI - Manual

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Operation and
Maintenance Instructions
Electric Mixers
MX13-A Electric Mixer for 3 gallon container
MX1-A-3G Electric Mixer with lid for 3 gallon container
MX15-A Electric Mixer for 5 gallon container
MX1-A-5G Electric Mixer with lid for 5 gallon container
SAFETY WARNINGS
You will find various types of safety information on the
following pages and on the labels attached to Graymills
equipment. The following Safety Statements explain their
meaning:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert
symbol, indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
CAUTION, used without the safety alert
symbol, indicates a situation that could
result in damage to the equipment or
components not related to personal injury.
Never work with equipment you feel may be unsafe. Contact
your Supervisor immediately if you feel a piece of equipment is
in an unsafe condition.
INTRODUCTION
The Graymills Electric Ink Mixer is for water based ink and
coating applications with viscosity up to 5,000 centipoise.
The mixer runs at 200 RPM. It runs on 115V 60Hz power. All
wetted parts are stainless steel.
UNPACKING
This unit is shipped fully assembled. Unpack and inspect
carefully. Contact shipper or Graymills if you suspect damage
or missing parts. Follow instructions and put into use.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not install or operate until you have read all warnings and
instructions and understand the operation of this equipment.
Keep this manual handy for reference/training.
• This product is NOT explosion proof and NOT
suitable for mixing flammable or combustible
materials. Do not run unit in the presence of an
explosive atmosphere. Contact Graymills for
alternative hazardous-duty mixing products.
• When using mixer, be aware of what liquid is/has been
mixed previously. If liquid is potentially harmful, take
appropriate precautions, including wearing personal
protective clothing.
• This mixer is not washdown rated. Take care to ensure motor
housing is not submerged or subjected to liquid splashing or
sprays. Do not operate unit if liquid has been admitted into
motor housing.
• Read and follow all safety instructions supplied with the
fluids/inks you will be mixing.
• This mixer has rotating parts. Use caution.
• This product operates using 115V, 60 Hz AC power. Do
not attempt to run mixer on alternate power specifications.
Never bypass fuses.