Fluid Management 5G-HD User Manual
HARBIL 5G High Speed Paint Mixer
with Enhanced Clamping Circuitry
End User Guide
Part No: 24018
Rev. G 06.14
Your
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Fluid Management is a global leader in dispensing
and mixing equipment used in the paint industry, as
well as, specialized equipment for the food and beverage,
chemical, health and beauty, and home improvement industries.
Located in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, Fluid Management is
a United States owned and operated company with historical roots
to the paint industry dating back to 1927. In 1996, IDEX Corporation
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Contents
Safety Information
4 Mixer Warning Labels
4 Safety Notice Information
Introduction
6 Product Descriptions
7 Equipment Maintenance Log
8 Spare Parts Order
Unpacking Directions
9 Inspect the Crate for Damage
9 Unpacking and Setup
Electrical Conditions
10 Grounding
10 Danger
Aligning and Leveling Mixer
11 Aligning the Struts
11 Level i ng
12 Remove Shipping Inserts
Getting to Know Your Paint Mixer
13 General Locations
14 Control Panel
14 Revisable Door
Important Information
15 Warnings
15 Cautions
Basic Operation
16 Basic Operation Procedure
Operational Test
19 Operational Test Procedure
Maintenance Procedures
20 General Lubrication
21 Super-Struts Lubrication
Troubleshooting
22 Troubleshooting Tables
Servicing and Repair
26 General Information
26 Safety Procedure
Opening Mixer
27 Remove the Exterior Panels
Removing Shake Frame
28 Removing Shake Frame Procedure
30 Remove the Counterweights
Testing Shake Motor
32 Testing Shake Motor Procedure
Changing Shake Motor
33 Changing Shake Motor Procedure
Changing the V-Belt
34 Changing the V-Belt Procedure
Removing Circuit Board
35 Removing Circuit Board Procedure
Installing Rubber Pads
36 Installing Rubber Pads Procedure
Replacing/Adjusting DC Motor
38 DC Clamping Motor Replacement/Adjustment
Adjusting Clamping Force
39 Clamping Force Adjustment Procedure
Reversing Door
42 Reversing Door Procedure
Replacing Super-Struts
44 Removing the External Panels
44 Removing the Super-Struts
47 Installing the Super-Struts
Replacing Crankshaft
50 Access the Crankshaft
50 Remove the Crankshaft
51 Install New Crankshaft
Reassembling Mixer
53 Reassembling Mixer Procedure
54 Test Procedure
Parts Section
56 Sheet and Metal Outer Frame
60 Control Box Assembly
62 Inner Frame
64 Shake Frame
70 Clamping Motor Assembly
72 Top Plate Assembly
74 Crankshaft Assembly
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Warranty
76 Paint Equipment Limited Warranty
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Safety Information
Safety
Information
Mixer Warning Labels
You should become familiar with important warning labels which are afxed to the
mixer, as well as the symbols which appear throughout this manual. These warnings
have been included to help you safely perform your job.
Please read all warning labels that are on the mixer. Keep them clean so they are
easy to read. If the warning labels become damaged or unreadable, new labels can
be purchased from Fluid Management. See the parts list in the back of the manual
for ordering information.
Safety Notice Information
The two main safety notices used in this manual are Warning and Caution. Notices in
this manual will look like the example below.
Warning Notice
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
Do not operate the mixer with the door
open. Disconnect power before servicing.
WARNING
A Warning notice tells you about a hazard that could cause serious injury to you or
extensive damage to the mixer. This information is placed at the beginning of the
manual to emphasize the importance of safety to your well being.
When you see a Warning notice in this manual, read it carefully. Before continuing
with the operation of the mixer, take all necessary precautions to avoid potential
injury.
Caution Notice
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
All electrical components must be kept
CAUTION
A Caution notice tells you about a danger that could cause injury to you or minor
damage to the mixer. When you see a Caution notice in this manual, read it carefully
and be sure you understand it before continuing.
dry. Never place containers of liquid on
or near the control box.
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Safety Information
Information Notice
Note: If the cabinet vibrates, loosen the locking nuts on the right
front leveling foot and slightly adjust the length.
An Information notice gives details that will assist you in efciently using the mixer.
When you see an Information notice in this manual, know that it is there to save you
time and energy.
Compliance Information
See the afxed labeling on the machine for safety and regulatory compliance
information. ETL Listed, conforms to UL STD 1450. Certied to CAN/CSA STD
C22.2 No.68 (120 V model only).
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Introduction
Introduction
The Harbil 5G High Speed Paint Mixer is a versatile, automatic mixer designed with
concern for safety, reliability and ease of use. Its features include:
• Heavy-duty, high-capacity components and a durable finish for long wear.
• Vibration-free mixing for blending and conditioning paint.
• Versatile mixing times from 30 seconds to 3 minutes
• Handles pint, quart, gallon, and 5-gallon containers.
Important safety features are:
• Automatic shut off if the door is opened during the shaking operation.
• Fully visible red STOP switch for emergency shut off.
Product Description
Specications
Height 45.5” (115.6 cm)
Width 28” (71.0 cm)
Depth 28” (71.0 cm)
Weight 470 lb (213.2 kg)
Contain Capacity
Maximum height 17.5” (44.5 cm.)
Minimum height 0.5” (1.3 cm)
Diameter 13.5” (34.3 cm)
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Typical Electrical Supply
See name plate for specic information.
120 V ± 10%, 60 Hz, 11.8 A
220 V ± 10%, 50 Hz, 6.0 A
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Unpacking Directions
Inspect the Crate for Damage
IMPORTANT
Unpacking and Setup
Refer to the Unpacking and Setup Instructions afxed to the shipping carton in a
mailing pouch.
If any damage is found, notify the carrier at once
and arrange for inspection in order to claim
recovery. Claims for damage must be made by
the consignee (You). The carrier assumes full
responsibility upon acceptance of shipment and
will not entertain any claims by the consignor
(Fluid Management).
Unpacking
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Electrical Connections
Electrical
Connections
The unit must be plugged into a dedicated electrical line
with no other equipment using the same circuit. DO NOT
CAUTION
use an adapter or extension cord with this product.
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk
of electric shock.
WARNING
Grounding
This product must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape for the electric current.
This product is equipped with a cord that has a grounding wire and an appropriate
grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Check with a qualied electrician or service person if
grounding instructions are not completely understood or
if in doubt as to whether product is properly grounded.
WARNING
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Danger
Improper installation of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. If
repair or replacement of the cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the grounding
wire to either at blade terminal. The insulation wire with green or green and yellow
stripes on the outer surface is the grounding wire. Check with a qualied electrician
if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt about
whether the product is properly grounded. DO NOT modify the plug provided. If it will
not t into the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.
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Aligning and Leveling Mixer
Aligning the Struts
1. Make sure that the power is removed from the mixer.
2. Remove the top cover of the unit. Save the screws.
3. Check the inner frame and struts by grasping the frame at the top.
Vigorously rock the frame back and forth to see that all struts move freely on
their supports. No kinking in the springs should occur at the bottom of the
struts. The shake frame will return to the center position and appear level
when it comes to rest.
4. If one or more of the struts is not seated properly, it (they) can be realigned
as follows:
• Remove the upper rear cabinet (sheet metal covering). See Figure 5,
“Removing the Mixer Covers” on page 27.
• Raise the inner frame closest to the unseated strut. The frame should be
high enough for the strut pin to clear the strut body.
• Carefully lower the frame while guiding the pin into the strut body. Take care
not to raise the frame so high that the other struts become unseated.
Aligning and
Leveling
Mixer
• Repeat this procedure for each misaligned strut.
5. Move the mixer to its permanent, leveled area. Leave ample room around
the paint mixer to facilitate maintenance and safe operation.
Leveling
Although the mixer is leveled by the manufacturer, variations in oor surfaces may
necessitate further adjustment.
Improper leveling may cause severe damage to the
paint mixer when in mixing operation.
WARNING
1. Level the mixer by adjusting the 4 feet as necessary.
2. Lock the feet into place by tightening the lock nut to the frame insert.
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Aligning and Leveling Mixer
Remove Shipping Inserts
After you have plugged the mixer into a dedicated power line and leveled it, inspect
to be sure that you have removed the shipping materials inside the mixer.
1. Make sure the front door of the paint mixer is closed. A safety switch
prevents the operation of the paint mixer while the door is open.
2. Apply power to the paint mixer by placing the POWER switch in the ON
position.
3. Turn the button labeled EMERGENCY STOP clockwise until the button pops
out to the ON position. If the button does not turn, then it is already in
the ON position. To stop or turn off the paint mixer, push the button to
the OFF position.
4. Push the UP button. Wait several seconds until the top plate raises high
enough for you to remove the shipping inserts.
5. Open the front door of the paint mixer. Remove the shipping inserts and the
wooden disc insert. If there is not enough room to remove the inserts,
then push the UP button again.
6. Be sure that you save the plywood and the foam rubber discs. These will be
used with 5-gallon pails.
7. Before performing an operational test, read the following information Getting
To Know Your Mixer.
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Getting to Know Your Paint Mixer
General Locations
• CONTROL PANEL – All controls are in one location.
• DOOR SAFETY SWITCH – The Door must be closed continuously to operate
the paint mixer.
• WARNING STICKERS – Read these important messages for YOUR safety.
• ADJUSTABLE FEET – The leveling feet adjust in order to level the mixer.
Control Panel
Safety Label
Safety Label
Door Safety Switch
Getting to
Know Your
Paint Mixer
Hinge
Door Handle
Adjustable Foot
Figure 1. General Locations
Door
Adjustable Foot
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Getting to Know Your Paint Mixer
Control Panel
• EMERGENCY STOP button for quickly stopping the mixer.
• POWER rocker switch for applying power to the machine.
• UP button for raising the top pressure plate.
• START button for activating the mixer.
• TIMER for setting the desired mix time from 30 seconds to 3 minutes.
The POWER switch must be in the ON position and the
EMERGENCY STOP must be turned clockwise until it
Note
pops up for the machine to function.
Figure 2. Control Panel
Reversible Door
The door on the mixer can be easily reversed using a slotted screwdriver.
Instructions for reversing the door are found in the maintenance section of this
documentation.
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Important Information
Before operating the mixer, carefully read the following important information.
Warnings
• Verify that your paint mixer is properly levelled. Improper leveling may cause
severe damage to the machine during the mixing operation.
• Always shut off the master POWER switch and unplug the mixer from the AC
power outlet before servicing the paint mixer.
• THIS MACHINE IS NOT EXPLOSION-PROOF AND MUST NOT BE USED IN
A FLAMMABLE ATMOSPHERE.
Cautions
• Do not run the paint mixer without a container in place.
• Do not mix more than one full case (four 1-gallon cans) of paint at one time.
The maximum weight limit is 80 pounds for paint and 60 pounds for
stucco mixture. See BASIC OPERATION, Figure 3, “Gallon Can
Placement” on page 16.
• On 5-gallon metal containers, use the flake-board disc for recessed bottoms
that do not have a center support. Use the discs for recessed tops.
See BASIC OPERATION, Figure 4, “5-Gallon Container Cut-Away
View” on page 17.
Important
Information
• On 5-gallon plastic containers, use the foam discs for the recessed tops
around the bung hole. Do not use the flake board disc on plastic
containers.
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Basic Operation
Basic
Operation
Open the door. If you need to raise the top plate to accommodate the container to
be mixed, turn on the POWER switch and push the UP button. Wait a few seconds
until the UP light goes out. This will raise the top plate about two inches. Repeat if
necessary.
To quickly stop the machine, push the EMERGENCY
STOP button. If you open the door during the operation,
Note
1. After opening the front door, place the container(s) near the center of the
table. The diagram below illustrates the proper gallon can placement.
Cans must be removed from cardboard case before mixing.
the paint mixer will stop.
2 Gallon Cans
Lead Screw Centerline
3 Gallon Cans
Lead Screw Centerline
4 Gallon Cans
Lead Screw Centerline
Figure 3. Gallon Can Placement
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Basic Operation
2. When using 5-gallon plastic or metal containers with recessed lids, place the
foam disc on top of the container even with the rim.
Note: Both thick and thin discs come with the mixers. Foam discs
eliminate exing of the container. On metal containers with
recessed bottoms and no center support, place the ake
board disc underneath the container.
Foam Rubber Pad
Used with plastic or metal container.
5 Gallon Container
Flake Board Disk for
metal containers only
Table
Figure 4. 5-Gallon Container Cut-Away View
3. Close the door firmly. The paint mixer will not operate with the door
open.
4. Set the timer on the control panel to the desired shaking time.
5. Apply power to the mixer by pressing the POWER rocker switch to the ON
position and turning the EMERGENCY STOP button clockwise until it pops
out to the ON position. If the button does not turn, then it is already in the
ON position. To stop the paint mixer, depress the EMERGENCY STOP
button.
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Basic Operation
6. Push the START button. The paint mixer will go through the following
sequence:
• The paint mixer will automatically move the top plate down and hold the
• The paint mixer will shake the container for the set amount of time.
• The paint mixer will raise the top plate about 2 inches. Allow a few
7. Remove the paint container when the mixer is completely stopped.
container in place.
seconds for the top plate to raise.
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Operational Test
Operational Test Procedure
1. Plug in the mixer.
2. Using two one-gallon containers followed by a five-gallon container, perform
these steps:
• With the one-gallon containers in position on the table, set the TIMER to
its minimum value.
• Twist the EMERGENCY STOP to release it.
• Depress the POWER switch.
• With one hand on the EMERGENCY STOP, depress the START switch.
The unit should cycle automatically—clamping down and starting the
shake cycle with a smooth, vibration-free movement.
3. If vibrations are noticed, immediately press down the EMERGENCY STOP
switch.
• Mildvibrations may occur because the unit is not properly leveled. Try
slipping a piece of paper under each of the four (4) adjustable feet. If
the paper easily slides under a foot (feet), then the mixer is not solidly
contacting the floor. Level as necessary.
Operational
Test
• Severeorpersistentvibrations may be caused by a variety of problems.
Check to make sure that the struts are moving freely. If they are, then
contact a qualified service technician or Customer Service at Fluid
Management for assistance before continuing to operate the mixer.
4. Repeat the above steps using a 5-gallon container.
5. When the unit is operating smoothly, replace and secure the top cover and
upper rear cabinet with the screws.
6. Your high speed paint mixer is now ready for operation. Please read the next
two sections to familiarize yourself with the machine and how to operate it
safely.
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Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance
Procedures
General Lubrication
To ensure safe, dependable operation of the paint mixer, follow the maintenance
schedule detailed below.
WEEKLY
Lubricate the following items with SAE 20 oil:
• Top pressure plate nut (accessed through the right and left side doors)
• Threaded lead screw (accessed through the front door)
EVERY 3 MONTHS
Lubricate the Super-Struts with SAE 20 oil:
• Apply oil to the Super-Strut pins so that the oil will ow down the bushing.
• Lubricate the struts on the both sides of the mixer.
Grease ange bearings.
EVERY 6 MONTHS
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Maintenance Procedures
Super-Struts Lubrication
Use the table below to record your maintenance on the Super-Struts every three
months.
LUBRICATION RECORD
Date
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CHECK ACTION
The paint mixer does not start.
Using the chart below, locate the problem in the rst column, then select the
probable cause to check and action to take from the next two columns. The
problems are arranged from the simplest to the most complex.
Where appropriate, refer to the Servicing and Repair section to correct the
problem.
if mixer attached to receptacle.
receptacle for voltage.
if front door is not closed.
POWER switch is in the ON
position and operating properly. The
EMERGENCY STOP button should
not be depressed.
6.3 amp fuse.
5 amp Slow-Blow fuse.
• Connect to power source.
• Contact electrician.
• Close the front door.
• Turn on POWER switch. Put the
EMERGENCY STOP button in the
ON position.
• Replace fuse.
• Replace fuse.
The top plate does not move in a
downward direction.
PCB connector.
may be a problem with printed circuit
board.
loose/broken wire in the DC motor
cable.
START switch mechanism on the
control panel for a loose connection.
DC motor.
may be a problem with printed circuit
board.
• Reestablish PCB connector.
• Call Customer Service.
• Replace printed circuit board.
• Reconnect loose wire or replace
broken wire.
• Tighten connections at the START
switch.
• Replace START switch mechanism.
• Using voltmeter, measure voltage at
DC motor or call Customer Service.
• Replace DC motor.
• Call Customer Service.
• Replace printed circuit board.
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PROBLEM CHECK ACTION
The top plate does not move in an
upward direction.
Paint mixer runs before the top plate
clamps on the container.
Paint mixer will not shut off.
voltage at the DC motor.
broken wire in the DC motor cabling.
problem with the DC motor.
problem with the UP switch
mechanism on the control panel.
may be a problem with printed circuit
board.
binding of the top plate.
may be a problem with printed circuit
board.
timer control on the front control
panel.
if relay is stuck in the closed
position.
bad timer.
may be a problem with printed circuit
board.
• Use voltage meter or contact
Customer Service for assistance.
• Replace broken DC motor cabling.
• Contact Customer Service.
• Replace DC motor.
• See wiring schematic and test with
voltmeter.
• Replace the UP switch mechanism.
• Call Customer Service.
• Replace printed circuit board.
• Clean and oil lead screws.
• Call Customer Service.
• Replace printed circuit board.
• Replace if necessary.
• Replace relay.
• Replace timer.
• Call Customer Service.
• Replace printed circuit board.
The shake motor has voltage and
hums, but it will not run.
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low line voltage.
V-belt tension.
motor capacitor.
shake motor.
• Confirm that the mixer is on a
dedicated line.
• Correct tension.
• Replace motor capacitor.
• Replace shake motor.
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