Marshalltown MIX3, MIX3-UK Wheelbarrow Mixer - Manual (Page 17)

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WS1213
2-2014/Rev.A
Wheelbarrow Mixer - Model MIX3
Mixing pre-mix concrete:
Needed:
1-1⁄4 gallons of water
(1)x 80 lb bag of pre-mix concrete
1. Start Mixer
2. Put in 1 gallon of water, or as specified in concrete mix instructions
3. Add 1⁄2 of 80 lb bag of pre-mix concrete – mixture will be very sloppy
4. Slowly add 2nd half bag of concrete
5. Add 1⁄4 gallon of water slowly to obtain desired thickness, or as specified in concrete mix instructions
Mixing sand & gravel:
Needed:
Square point shovel
Portland cement
Gravel or round stone
Masonry sand
1. Start Mixer
2. Put in 1 gallon of water *
3. Add 3 shovels full of gravel or round stone
4. Add 1 shovel full of Portland cement
5. Add 2 shovels full of masonry sand – slowly
6. Add water to obtain desired thickness
* Amount of water will vary according to moisture content of sand and gravel.
CONCRETE MIXING GUIDE