BWG-S
ERIES
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PERATION
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AINTENANCE
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ANUAL
12838 Stainless Drive, Holland, MI 49424
Phone: 616/399-5600 Fax 616/399-3084
Copyright 2018 BRAWN Mixer
www.BRAWNMIXER.com
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11/27/
2018
STORAGE
Units shipped from Brawn Mixer are intended to be used
within 30 days after receipt and presumed to be stored
indoors in a heated building. Store mixers as packaged
by the factory. If you intend storing units under adverse
conditions or for a long period of time, special storage
precautions will be necessary.
1. Store in a sheltered area away from chemical vapors or
steam.
2. Cover.
3. Do not store in sunlight or near high heat.
4. Spray oil on exposed shafts and seals. Remove oil on
start-up.
5. Rotate output shaft 360º every 3-4 weeks.
6. Mixers should not be stored near vibrating machinery
to avoid damage to the bearings.
7. If electric motors have been subjected to humid
conditions, check the insulation resistance between
phase and mass and between the different phases.
The resistance should not be less than 100
megohms. If the resistance is less, please consult
the factory
BWG GEARBOX FEATURES
[SEE FIGURE ON PAGE 9]
1.
Rugged Cast Iron Housings
provide superior
strength and rigidity.
Generous Oil Capacity
assures lower operating
temperatures and maximum gear, bearing and seal
life.
2.
Hardened and Precision-Ground Worms
are cut
integral with the shaft. High helix angles provide the
ultimate in efficiency and torque capacity.
3.
Cast Iron Bearing Covers
on the input shaft provide
greater reliability when subjected to high start-up or
reversing loads.
4.
Tapered Roller Bearings
provide greater overhung
load and thrust capability, ensuring maximum life.
5.
Chill-Cast Bronze Gears
give you the long, trouble-
free life and high quality you expect from Brawn
Mixer drives.
6.
Output Oil Seal
keeps the lubricant in, contaminants
out. Maintenance costs are reduced.
7.
Alloy Steel Output Shafts
provide extra strength for
your rugged applications.
LUBRICATION
Splash Lubrication
provides positive protection for
gears and bearings.
Splash Guards
are furnished to prevent oil from leaking
through the vent.
MIXER NAMEPLATE
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