Fluid Management VR-1 Mixer - Manual (Page 12)

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Basic Operations
Mixing
There are three mix cycles to choose from – Light, Medium, and Dark depending on the paint you are mixing. Follow these steps
to begin the mix cycle for your V-Series Mixer:
1
Press the Power On/Off button.
2
Place container.
a. Open the mixer door.
b. Turn the can holder towards you and pl
ace the paint container inside the holder.
Note: Make sure the paint container is tightly sealed to prevent
spills. For plastic square paint containers, align the container’s
handle with the metal lever on the side of the can holder.
(See Figure 4.)
c. Turn both lid retainer levers on the can holder until they firmly snap into place.
Figure 4
Note: If you are mixing a metal paint container, make sure the
handles fit firmly into the slots on the side of the can holder.
(See Figure 5.)
d. Close the mixer door.
3
Select the mix cycle.
a. Press the Light, Medium, or Dark button to start the mixing cycle.
(See Figure 6.) The mix times are factory set at 1.5, 2, and 3 minutes, respectively.
b. To program your timer for alternate mix settings, contact Fluid Management
Customer Service.
Note: For mechanical timer models, turn the timer knob to the
desired mixing time (1 to 4 minutes). (See Figure 7.)
4
Remove the container from the mixer.
a. Open the door when the mixing cycle is complete.
b. Turn the lid retainer levers to the open position.
c. Remove the paint container.
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7