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Pre-start Up Check List
1) If your equipment is supplied with gear speed reducer make sure it is filled with
the proper weight and amount of oil. (Gear boxes are shipped without oil from the
factory.)The recommended level and types of lubricants are listed in the factory
manual included in this manual. Running the machine with out oil will cause serious
damage to the gearbox that will not be covered under warranty.
2) If your equipment is supplied with an oil fluid coupling, make sure it is filled with
the proper weight and amount of oil. (Fluid couplings are shipped without oil from
the factory.) The recommended level and types of lubricants are listed in the factory
manual included in this manual. Running the machine with out oil will cause serious
damage to the fluid coupling that will not be covered under warranty.
3) If your equipment is equipped with a chain drive and or spur gears make sure
there is the proper amount of oil in the guards to lubricate the chain or gears. (See
manual for proper levels.)
4) If your equipment is equipped with an air operated discharge gate make sure
that the compressed air is plumbed to the cylinder correctly and that you are
running sufficient air pressure to the gate. (90-110 psi is usually recommended.) A
filter/regulator/lubricator is supplied with all air operated gates. Be sure this is
plumbed into the air supply line and has the proper lubricating oil in it.
5) If your equipment was supplied with air purge shaft seals make sure air is
supplied to each seal (having separate regulators for each seal is recommended.)
We recommend 3-5 psi as a starting point for the seal pressure. This air supply
may be un-lubricated.
6) Double check machine shaft rotation with the sticker on the outside of machine.
7) On some machines (mainly batch and continuous mixers) there is a short break
in period. During this period the inside of the tub and the agitator will polish and
become smooth and decrease the amount of drag or friction on the agitator. It may
be necessary to run smaller batches until this is accomplished to keep from drawing
excessive horsepower.
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