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Contents
Contents Contents
RelatedManuals................................................2
Models...............................................................3
Warnings...........................................................4
Installation..........................................................6
ShaftandImpellerSize................................6
Optional4.8to1GearReducerKits..............6
Motor,BearingHousing,andImpeller
Installation......................................7
VFD............................................................8
ConnectVFDtoMotor..................................8
GroundingtheAgitator.................................8
GearReducerKitInstallation........................9
Operation...........................................................10
GeneralOperation.......................................10
FindingtheProperAgitatorSpeed................10
Maintenance......................................................11
Related
Related Related
ManualNumberTitle
3A4793
Manuals
Manuals Manuals
VFD(VariableFrequencyDrive)
RoutinePeriodicMaintenance......................11
CheckScrewandBoltTightness...................11
Bearings......................................................11
GearReducer..............................................11
Service..............................................................12
ShaftSealRemovalandReplacement...........12
Parts..................................................................13
Models25C454and25C463........................13
Models25C453,25C575,25C464,
25C576..........................................15
Models25C462,25C470,25C471,
25C465,25C472,25C473...............17
Dimensions........................................................19
PowerUsageCharts...........................................20
TechnicalSpecications......................................22
308369
CardP/N4054Leeson
Numero:UM-3.1
5,10,and15GallonPressureTanks
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ElectricCorporation,GeneralInstallationandOperatingInstructions(forUL
Listedmotors)
cempFlameproofElectricMotors,ATEXsafetyinstructions
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Models
Models Models
TheElectricDirectDriveAgitatorrequirespowerfromavariablefrequencydrive(VFD)tocontrolspeedandisnot
tobeusedwithoutone.Seemanual3A4793foralistingofpartnumbersforrelatedVFDcontrols,tobeordered
separately.
Models
Table
Table Table
Table
Table Table
UL
Listed
1 11UL UL
Part
No.
Part Part
No. No.
25C453
25C575
25C454
25C462*PressureTankAgitatorAssembly(5Gallon)
25C470*PressureTankAgitatorAssembly(10Gallon)
25C471*PressureTankAgitatorAssembly(15Gallon)
ATEX
2 22ATEX ATEX
Part
No.
Part Part
No. No.
25C464
25C576
25C463
25C465*PressureTankAgitatorAssembly(5Gallon)
Explosion
Listed Listed
Explosion Explosion
Description
Description Description
+
3"Quick-clampFlangeMountAgitatorMotor
+
4”Quick-clampFlangeMountAgitatorMotor
+
7.5"ODFlangeMountAgitatorMotor(3"150#ANSIFlange
MountingHoles)
Listed
Explosion
Listed Listed
Explosion Explosion
Description
Description Description
+
3"Quick-clampFlangeMountMotor
+
4”Quick-clampFlangeMountMotor
+
7.5"ODFlangeMountMotor(3"150#ANSIFlangeMounting
Holes)
Proof
Inverter
Proof Proof
Inverter Inverter
Proof
Inverter
Proof Proof
Inverter Inverter
Duty
Motor
Duty Duty
Motor Motor
Motor
Hazardous
Motor Motor
Hazardous Hazardous
Approvals
Approvals Approvals
Duty
Motor
Duty Duty
Motor Motor
Agitator
Agitator Agitator
Location
Location Location
Approvals
Approvals Approvals
25C472*PressureTankAgitatorAssembly(10Gallon)
25C473*PressureTankAgitatorAssembly(15Gallon)
+
Doesnotcomewithshaftorimpeller.SeeShaftandImpellerSize,page6forpropershaftlengthandimpeller
diameterpartnumbers,tobeorderedseparately.
*Thesemodelsincludeashaftandimpeller,butdonotincludepressuretanks.Thesemodelsareforthereplacement
ofexistingairmotordrivenpressuretankagitators.Seemanual308369forcorrespondingpressuretankpart
numbers,tobeorderedseparately.
Optional
Optional Optional
OptionalgearreducerkitsareavailableforboththeULandATEXmotors.
SeeOptional4.8to1GearReducerKits,page6formoreinformation.
Gear
Gear Gear
Reducer
Reducer Reducer
Kits
Kits Kits
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Warnings
Warnings
Warnings Warnings
Thefollowingwarningsareforthesetup,use,grounding,maintenance,andrepairofthisequipment.Theexclamation
pointsymbolalertsyoutoageneralwarningandthehazardsymbolsrefertoprocedure-specicrisks.Whenthese
symbolsappearinthebodyofthismanual,referbacktotheseWarnings.Product-specichazardsymbolsand
warningsnotcoveredinthissectionmayappearthroughoutthebodyofthismanualwhereapplicable.
DANGER
DANGER DANGER
HIGH
VOLTAGE
HIGH HIGH
VOLTAGE VOLTAGE
Thisequipmentuseshighvoltagepower.Impropercontactwithhighvoltageequipment
willcausedeathorseriousinjury.
•Turnoffanddisconnectpoweratmainswitchbeforedisconnectinganycablesandbefore
servicingequipment.
•Thisequipmentmustbegrounded.Connectonlytogroundedpowersource.
•Allelectricalwiringmustbedonebyaqualiedelectricianandcomplywithalllocalcodes
andregulations.
ELECTRIC
ELECTRIC ELECTRIC
SHOCK
SHOCK SHOCK
HAZARD
HAZARD HAZARD
WARNING
WARNING WARNING
FIRE
AND
FIRE FIRE
Flammablefumes,suchassolventandpaintfumes,inwork work
solventowingthroughtheequipmentcancausestaticsparking.Tohelppreventreandexplosion:
•Useequipmentonlyinwellventilatedarea.
•Eliminateallignitionsources;suchaspilotlights,cigarettes,portableelectriclamps,andplastic
dropcloths(potentialstaticarc).
•Groundallequipmentintheworkarea.SeeGrounding Grounding
•Neversprayorushsolventathighpressure.
•Keepworkareafreeofdebris,includingsolvent,ragsandgasoline.
•Donotplugorunplugpowercords,orturnpowerorlightswitchesonoroffwhenammable
fumesarepresent.
•Useonlygroundedhoses.
•Holdgunrmlytosideofgroundedpailwhentriggeringintopail.Donotusepaillinersunlessthey
areantistaticorconductive.
Stop
•Stop Stop
youidentifyandcorrecttheproblem.
•Keepaworkingreextinguisherintheworkarea.
EXPLOSION
AND AND
EXPLOSION EXPLOSION
operation
operation operation
immediately
immediately immediately
HAZARD
HAZARD HAZARD
work
area
area area
canigniteorexplode.Paintor
Grounding
ifstaticsparkingoccursoryoufeelashock,Donotuseequipmentuntil
instructions.
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WARNING
WARNING WARNING
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT
Misusecancausedeathorseriousinjury.
•Donotoperatetheunitwhenfatiguedorundertheinuenceofdrugsoralcohol.
•Donotexceedthemaximumworkingpressureortemperatureratingofthelowestratedsystem
component.SeeTechnical Technical
•Useuidsandsolventsthatarecompatiblewithequipmentwettedparts.SeeTechnical Technical
equipmentmanuals.Readuidandsolventmanufacturer’swarnings.Forcompleteinformation
aboutyourmaterial,requestSDSfromdistributororretailer.
•Donotleavetheworkareawhileequipmentisenergizedorunderpressure.
•Checkequipmentdaily.Repairorreplacewornordamagedpartsimmediatelywithgenuine
manufacturer’sreplacementpartsonly.
•Donotalterormodifyequipment.Alterationsormodicationsmayvoidagencyapprovalsand
createsafetyhazards.
•Makesureallequipmentisratedandapprovedfortheenvironmentinwhichyouareusingit.
•Useequipmentonlyforitsintendedpurpose.Callyourdistributorforinformation.
•Routehosesandcablesawayfromtrafcareas,sharpedges,movingparts,andhotsurfaces.
•Donotkinkoroverbendhosesorusehosestopullequipment.
•Keepchildrenandanimalsawayfromworkarea.
•Complywithallapplicablesafetyregulations.
MOVING
MOVING MOVING
Movingpartscanpinch,cutoramputatengersandotherbodyparts.
MISUSE
MISUSE MISUSE
PARTS
PARTS PARTS
HAZARD
HAZARD HAZARD
Technical
HAZARD
HAZARD HAZARD
Data
Data Data
inallequipmentmanuals.
Technical
Warnings
Data
Data Data
inall
•Keepclearofmovingparts.
•Donotoperateequipmentwithprotectiveguardsorcoversremoved.
•Beforechecking,moving,orservicingequipment,disconnectallpowersources.
TOXIC
TOXIC TOXIC
Toxicuidsorfumescancauseseriousinjuryordeathifsplashedintheeyesoronskin,inhaled,or
swallowed.
•ReadSafetyDataSheet(SDS)toknowthespecichazardsoftheuidsyouareusing.
•Storehazardousuidinapprovedcontainers,anddisposeofitaccordingtoapplicableguidelines.
BURN
BURN BURN
Equipmentsurfacesanduidthatisheatedcanbecomeveryhotduringoperation.Toavoidsevere
burns:
•Donottouchhotuidorequipment.
PERSONAL
PERSONAL PERSONAL
Wearappropriateprotectiveequipmentwhenintheworkareatohelppreventseriousinjury,including
eyeinjury,hearingloss,inhalationoftoxicfumes,andburns.Protectiveequipmentincludesbut
isnotlimitedto:
FLUID
FLUID FLUID
HAZARD
HAZARD HAZARD
OR
FUMES
OR OR
FUMES FUMES
PROTECTIVE
PROTECTIVE PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT
•Protectiveeyewearandhearingprotection.
•Respirators,protectiveclothing,andglovesasrecommendedbytheuidandsolventmanufacturer.
3A4553F5

Installation
Installation
Installation Installation
Shaft
Shaft Shaft
Flange-mountedandquick-clampangemounted
agitatorsneedshaftsandblades.Seebelow
todeterminethelengthoftheshaftandthe
recommendedimpellerdiameter.
Table
Table Table
Impeller
Impeller Impeller
Number
Number Number
17N704
17N708
17N712
*Recommendedimpellerbladediameterisgenerally
determinedbytakingtheinsidedimensionofthe
tank,drum,orvessel(TinFigure1)andmultiplying
by0.35.
**Speedislimitedbymaterialviscosityand
tankdiameterfor12”(30cm)impeller.See
FindingtheProperAgitatorSpeed,page10.
Todeterminetheshaftlength(“A”inTable4):
1.Findthedistancefromthebottomofthetankup
2.Fromthatpoint,measuretothelidmounting
3.Addmeasurementinstep2(L)tothelengthof
Example:Shaftlength“A”=L+5inches(127mm).
NOTE:Roundeachmeasurementupordownto
nearestshaftlengthinTable4.
and
Impeller
and and
Impeller Impeller
Recommended
3 33Recommended Recommended
Inside
Kit
Kit Kit
1/2theimpellerdiameter(i.e.,2”,4”,or6”)(See
0.5DinFigure1).
surface(L).
thebearinghousing(5”or127mm).
Inside Inside
Diameter
Diameter Diameter
12"(30cm)orless4"(10cm)
12"(30cm)to
22"(56cm)
22"to36”
(56to91.5cm)
Size
Size Size
Impeller
Impeller Impeller
Tank
Tank Tank
“T”
“T” “T”
Diameter*
Diameter* Diameter*
Stainless
Stainless Stainless
Impeller
Impeller Impeller
8"(20cm)
12"(30cm)**
Steel
Steel Steel
Diameter
Diameter Diameter
“D”
“D” “D”
Figure1MeasureforShaftLength
Table
Table Table
Shaft
Shaft Shaft
Part
Part Part
17P005
17P006
17P007
17P008
17P009
17P010
17P011
17P012
17P013
17P014
Optional
Optional Optional
•UseKit25N644formountingontoULlistedmotor
•UseKit25N645formountingontoATEXlisted
Shaft
4 44Shaft Shaft
No.
No. No.
assemblies(seeTable1ULListedExplosionProof
InverterDutyMotor,page3).
motorassemblies(seeTable2ATEXListed
ExplosionProofInverterDutyMotor,page3).
Length
Length Length
Length
Length Length
54(137)
52(132)
50(127)
48(122)
46(117)
44(112)
42(107)
40(101)
4.8
4.8 4.8
Part
Numbers
Part Part
Numbers Numbers
Part
“A”
“A” “A”
(cm)
in inin(cm) (cm)
38(97)
36(91)
to
Gear
to to
1 11Gear Gear
No.
Part Part
No. No.
17P015
17P016
17P017
17P018
17P019
17P020
17P021
17P022
17P023
Reducer
Reducer Reducer
Length
Length Length
18(46cm)
“A”
“A” “A”
(cm)
in inin(cm) (cm)
34(86)
32(81)
30(76)
28(71)
26(66)
24(61)
22(56)
20(51)
Kits
Kits Kits
Kitsincludethegearreducerandmounting
hardware.Toinstallandmountthegearreducer,see
GearReducerKitInstallation,page9.
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Installation
Motor,
Motor, Motor,
Installation
Installation Installation
Allelectricalwiringmustbedonebyaqualied
electricianandcomplywithalllocalcodesand
regulations.Onlytrainedandqualiedpersonnel
whohavereadandwhounderstandtheinformation
inthismanualshouldinstallthisequipment.
Alwaysmaintainaminimumof1in.(25.4mm)
clearancebetweenrotatingagitatorpartsand
containertopreventsparksfromcontact.
Personalinjuryorequipmentdamagemayresult
fromlifting/fallingheavyequipment.Toavoid
personalinjuryorequipmentdamage:
•Donotliftthedrumcoverandagitatorwithout
•Donotwalkorstandbeneatharaisedelevator.
Forbestresults,donotremoveanyprotective
wrappingsfromanyoftheagitatorpartsuntiljust
priortoassemblyandinstallation.Storeallparts
indoors,incleandryair.
Figure2showstheholesforinstallingagitatoranges
(partnumbers25C454and25C453)tothemounting
surface.Holesrequiredinthemountingsurfaceare:
Shaft
Shaft Shaft
Mounting
Mounting Mounting
•(3)holestomounttoGracodrumlidsthathave
mountingsurfaceforback-gearagitatorhousings.
•(4)holesfor3"150#ANSIangepattern(6"
diameterboltcircle).Thispatternisfornew
installations.
•(4)holesformountingtoanexistingGracoLSA
suppliedagitatormountingpattern(6.25"diameter
boltcircle).
Bearing
Bearing Bearing
properassistance
hole:
hole: hole:
1"-2"(2.54cm-5.08cm)
the
ange
the the
ange ange
Housing,
Housing, Housing,
(3
methods):
(3 (3
methods): methods):
and
Impeller
and and
Impeller Impeller
NOTE:Eyebolts(26)areshippedloosetobe
attachedforliftingtheagitator.Seeattachment
location(Parts,page13).
1.Installbearinghousing/angeassemblyperthe
following:
a.Forangemount:See
Models25C454and25C463,page13for
partsidentication.Placegasket(20)and
bearinghousing/angeassembly(A)ontank
cover.Installatwashers,mountingbolts,
andnuts(notprovided).Tightensecurely.
b.Forquick-clampangemount:See
Models25C453,25C575,25C464,25C576,
page15forpartsidentication.Place
bearinghousing/angeassembly(A)on
topofquick-clampgasket(notprovided)
andexistingquick-clampangeontank.
Attachwithclamp(notprovided)andtighten
securely.
c.Forpressuretank:SeeModels25C462,
25C470,25C471,25C465,25C472,25C473,
page17forpartsidentication.Placegasket
(21)andbearinghousing/angeassembly
(A)onpressuretankcover.Installand
securewithlockwasher(32)andnut(22).
Tightensecurelytopreventassemblyfrom
rotating.
2.Installtheretainingring(6)inthemachinedslot
intheagitatorshaft(24).
3.Slideshaftthroughthebearinghousing/ange
assemblyfromthetopsideofthebearinghousing
untiltheretainingringrestsontheupperbearing.
4.Slidetheimpeller(23)(seeFigure3)ontothe
shaft(24)sothebladeispushingmaterialdown
withthebladeturningclockwisewhenviewed
fromabove.Shaftcanbemovedupanddownin
thebearinghousingtoinstalltheimpeller.
5.Positiontheimpelleralongtheshaftasrequired:
Thedistancefromthetankbottomtothelowest
impellerblade(BB)shouldbe1/2to1–1/2times
theimpellerbladediameter(bladediameteris
determinedbymeasuringthedistancefromthe
tipoftheimpellertotheshaftcenter(AA)and
multiplyingbytwo).
Figure2AgitatorMountingHoleDimensions
Motorandbearinghousingweighapproximately50
lbs(22.6kg).Verifythatadequatepersonnelare
availableorasecureliftingdeviceisavailableforuse
inpositioningandinstalling.
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Figure3ImpellerInstallation
6.Securetheimpellerbytighteningthesetscrews
(23a).SeeParts,page13.
7.Placecoupling(7)ontoagitatorshaftabovethe
retainingringandtightensetscrew(7a)securely.
8.Placespiderdiskcoupling(8)ontop.
7