Conair TrueBlend TB45-4 User Manual

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USER GUIDE
UGB011-0207
TrueBlend
™
Gravimetric Blender
Software Version V2.7
USER INSTRUCTIONS • About this operating manual • Warranty and liability • Layout of the manual • Meaning of safety
information Display conventions • Pictograms for safety and information Abbreviations • SAFETY • General • Designated
use • Sources of danger • Safety devices • Warning symbols on the unit • Information for the operator • Information for
operating and maintenance personnel • TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Manufacturer • Specifications • TRANSPORT AND
SETUP • Unpacking • Lifting • Setup • Positioning controller • Making connections • Stowing discharge chute
STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION • Structure of the unit • Brief description of the functional units • Layout of the material
hoppers • Operating modes • Gravimetric mode • Volumetric mode • Combined mode • COMMISSIONING • OPERATION
Switching on • Menu structure • Navigation • Starting and stopping the metering and mixing process • Switching off
Logging in/logging out • Commissioning • Mixing process • Component setup • GRAVICOLOR Setup • Working with recipes
Changing material for a component (also valid for all other components) • Checking total throughout • Creating reports
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Conair TrueBlend TB45-4 Specifications

General

Power	450 watts
Speed Settings	8
Pulse Function	Yes
Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Dimensions	15.75 x 9.25 x 8 inches
Weight	6.4 pounds
Capacity	56 oz
Type	Blender
Material	Stainless Steel
Color	Black

Summary

User Instructions

Meaning of safety information

Defines safety instruction symbols like DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION.

Safety

Safety Hazards

Identifies specific hazards associated with mix blades and vertical valves.

Safety Features

Describes safety features like interlock switches and hopper guards.

Designated Use

Specifies the intended use of the blender and materials that must not be mixed.

Sources of Danger

Identifies four main sources of danger on the unit.

Safety Devices

Lists and describes the function of various safety devices on the unit.

Technical Specifications

Transport and Setup

Lifting

Provides safety warnings and instructions for lifting the unit.

Making Connections

Details on connecting compressed air and electrical supply.

Structure and Function

Operating Modes

Explains the three operating modes: Gravimetric, Volumetric, and Combined.

Operation

Switching On

Starting and Stopping the Blending Process

Guides on how to start, stop, and restart the blending process.

Turning Off the Power

Start-up Procedures

Blending Process

Explains component assignment and the blending process.

Component Setup

Instructions for entering material percentages and types for components.

TrueBlend Setup

Configuration of operating mode, batch weight, mixing, and interval times.

Working with Recipes

Maintenance

Alarm Messages and Troubleshooting

Signaling Alarm Message

Describes how alarm messages are signaled and displayed.

Handling Alarm Messages

Instructions on how to view, clear, and acknowledge alarm messages.

Alarm Messages and Correction

Lists alarm messages, possible causes, and solutions.

Maintenance and Repair

Safety Precautions

Emphasizes personnel qualifications and necessary safety equipment.

Before Starting Work

Lists conditions that must be met before commencing maintenance or repair.

Inspections

Repair Work

Details procedures for calibrating sensors and replacing components.

Decommissioning and Disposal

Appendix: Touch Screen Control Replacement