3M AC-900, User Manual

Page 1: ...IAL TRANSPORTATION DIVISION St Paul MN 55144 1000 USA www 3M com aerospace or 1 800 364 3577 or 1 800 235 2376 Made in USA with US and Globally Sourced Materials 3M 2015 All rights reserved 3M is a trademark of 3M Company ...

Page 2: ...ling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord h Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing or cleaning i Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug or if equipment malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner Contact the manufacturer for examination repair or electrical and or mechanical adjustment j Turn the power switch to the off position O when the equipment is not in ...

Page 3: ...ding connector to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the equipment is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the equipment if it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician This equipment is for use on a nominal 120V circuit ...

Page 4: ... Remplacer avec Fast 250V interim 5A fusible seulement Description The Model AC 900 Automatic Mixer is designed to perform the complete mixing operation of cartridge packaged materials Stroking of the dasher rod is accomplished by means of a reversing air cylinder and the rotation of the dasher rod is accomplished by a quiet high quality induction gear motor therefore the service requirement for t...

Page 5: ...perform the following under Full Instructions WARNING Do not operate this device in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust WARNING If materials spill disconnect power and follow Safety Data Sheet SDS for spill clean up procedure WARNING Dispose of mixer in accordance with all applicable regulations Quick Instructions If you are not familiar with the mixer ...

Page 6: ...wist and remove air cylinder cap assembly 9 Remove dasher rod from drive spindle and then lift cartridge through carriage plate for use as required CAUTION Keep clear of all possible moving parts ie Carriage plate cycling and spindle turning CAUTION Disconnect air supply and or electrical power when equipment is not in use and before servicing ...

Page 7: ...REV B 03 17 2015 Full Instructions 1 Identify which kind of packaged material you desire to mix Is it barrier or injection style 2 Then determine the size cartridge and rod you are desiring to mix and use the appropriate spindle and upper adjusting rod ...

Page 8: ...Model AC 900 Automatic Mixer AC 900 Manual page 7 REV B 03 17 2015 3 The upper rods are located on the back of the mixer in the rack and are numbered to make identifying the correct upper rod easier ...

Page 9: ... the Model AC 900 Automatic Mixer is switched to OFF position on switch This will make certain the machine does not cycle 5 Ensure timer is set to 0 or no time This will make certain the machine does not cycle 6 Plug mixer into proper electrical outlet 110V for standard mixer ...

Page 10: ...Model AC 900 Automatic Mixer AC 900 Manual page 9 REV B 03 17 2015 7 Plug mixer hose fitting Hansen into your regulated shop air supply We recommend setting the shop air regulator between 60 90 psi ...

Page 11: ...unger in place when the cartridge is locked into the carriage plate You can only set the pressure of this regulator when the mixer is cycling As mixer is now cycling pull black knob out on the regulator turn to the desired pressure then push knob back in to the locked position We recommend setting this regulator at 10 12psi for most materials Turn machine to OFF and set timer back to 0 Turn the Mo...

Page 12: ...0 Push and twist firmly yet carefully the dasher rod so that the dasher blade inside the cartridge is seated against the plunger located at the bottom of the cartridge This is basically performing a full down stroke for the cartridge of material you are preparing to mix ...

Page 13: ...Firmly with both hands carefully pull up on the carriage plate assembly towards the MANUAL DOWN poppet valve 12 Place cartridge into carriage plate assembly rod end first and place dasher rod onto spindle pins Note that the carriage plate will move down as you perform this ...

Page 14: ...dge flange is seated into the carriage plate and lock into place with the cap assembly Push MANUAL UP poppet to release air if necessary Tighten by using the pin for leverage but only tighten by hand Do NOT over tighten and do NOT use tools such as a hammer etc 14 Now loosen knurled knob that s holding the adjusting rod assembly ...

Page 15: ...tomatic Mixer AC 900 Manual page 14 REV B 03 17 2015 15 With both hands pull down firmly on carriage plate assembly until mixing blade seats onto plunger inside cartridge You will feel the resistance as you pull down ...

Page 16: ...ppet valve on the mounting plate about of the way down Lock it down with the knurled knob 17 This is now the distance you have set for the down stroke of the machine to the cartridge you are mixing You may need to fine tune the length of the stroke slightly Do this by the adjusting rod 18 Make certain machine is clear and safe to cycle ...

Page 17: ... AC 900 Manual page 16 REV B 03 17 2015 19 Turn machine to MIX KEEP CLEAR OF ALL MOVING PARTS 20 Turn timer to material manufacturer s specified mixing time recommendations KEEP CLEAR OF ALL MOVING PARTS MIXER WILL BEGIN TO CYCLE ...

Page 18: ...ct in a particular application Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M product user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user s method of application Warranty Limited Remedy and Disclaimer Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product p...

Page 19: ... Do not tap on the third pin with a hammer or other tool This may damage or break the carriage plate The motion of mixing a cartridge naturally tightens the cartridge into the carriage plate The cap assembly is only used to keep the cartridge in place and from rotating If the material is highly viscous you may need to adjust the regulator on the back of the Model AC 900 Automatic Mixer to slightly...

Page 20: ...d to adjust the stroke speed depending upon materials and or type of packaging you are using ADJUST THESE SCREWS ON THE PILOT VALVE COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO SLOW DOWN THE SPEED OF THE STROKE ONE SCREW IS FOR THE UP STROKE THE OTHER IS FOR THE DOWN STROKE YOU WANT TO KEEP THEM EVEN WHEN MIXING The upper screw adjusts the up stroke speed The lower screw adjusts the down stroke speed View from the back of...

Page 21: ...Model AC 900 Automatic Mixer AC 900 Manual page 20 REV B 03 17 2015 MODEL AC 900 EXPLODED VIEW ...

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Page 23: ...quality quiet induction motor which is brushless making the motor maintenance free The machine itself needs to be kept wiped clean of all material Also make certain you are using a supply airline that is filtered and regulated Periodically inspect mixer air lines hoses and tubing and poppet valves 821342 for possible leaks and replace immediately if any leaks are found CAUTION Disconnect air suppl...

Page 24: ...our records Product Model AC 900 Automatic Mixer Serial Number ____________________ Purchase Date ____________________ REGISTER ONLINE http www notronmfgsales com Then click the Product Registration tab For product assistance product support technical support replacement parts and or product registration please have your Model AC 900 Automatic Mixer serial number ready and contact the manufacturer...

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