TORNADO 51000 Portable Paint Shaker User Manual

TORNADO 51000 Portable Paint Shaker

Portable Paint Shaker TM Operator’s Manual

Models 51000 and 51200
For Aerosol, Pint, Quart, Rectangular Gallon and Round Gallon Containers

3001 Hougen Drive Swartz Creek, MI. 48473
Phone: 810-635-7111 Fax: 810-635-8277
Made in the U.S.A.

Safety Instructions

1. Operate only in a well-vented area.
2. Do not shake cans that leak or are deformed. Periodically check for leakage during mix cycle.
3. Do not operate machine if electrical cords are cracked or frayed.
4. Disconnect from power source when working on machine.
5. Shaker must be placed on solid, level surface well clear of any obstructions.
6. Never leave any operating machine unattended.

New Machine Setup

1. Remove Shaker and parts from package. Place Shaker on a rigid, level surface, away from any edge, and well clear of obstructions.
2. Install bracket assembly to platform with side hole to the right.
3. Route power cord so that it will not be damaged and plug into grounded receptacle.
4. READ OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS and post it in a conspicuous place.

Maintenance

NOTICE: FAILURE TO FOLLOW MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES VOIDS WARRANTY.

1. Wipe paint spills immediately. Accumulations of paint may detract from your Shaker’s performance and reliability.
2. Check and tighten all fasteners periodically.
3. Periodically examine cords and wiring for damage. Damaged cords must be immediately replaced.

General Operating Instructions

1. Thread the clamping screw (P/N 51069) with the lock nut attached through the bar as shown. Install this into the hold down bar by inserting it through the hole while simultaneously pushing
   in the locking pin.

2. Insert the can as shown, then turn the clamping screw until the hold-down bar securely clamps the can, making sure the nut remains free on the screw.

3. After the can is clamped, then turn the lock nut down the screw until it tightens against the bar.

4. HINT: To make sure that the nut is tight,simultaneously give both the nut and the screw an extra 1/4 turn.

5. The motor is started by rotating the timer switch. Turn past the desired time by 2 minutes, then set timer. Due to the varying states of unmixed paint, it is impossible to give specific mixing times for your paint, however, a little experience will soon show how quickly your particular paint can be mixed.

Special Instructions for Rectangular Gallons

1. Remove the hold-down bar and clamping screw and set them aside.
2. Loosen both knobs (P/N 51032) and slide the right side of top bar toward the front of the machine (right end of the top bar is slotted).
3. Slide the can onto the platform with the top bar between the handle and the spout.
4. Center the can on the platform and secure the cap by tightening both knobs evenly and firmly until the can is clamped securely.
   _NOTE: FULL RECTANGULAR GALLONS OF PRIMER SHOULD NOT BE_ CENTERED, BUT PLACED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PLATFORM.

Installation of Springs

TOOLS REQUIRED: Channel-Lock pliers, 3/16 hex key and 5/32 hex key.

GENERAL NOTES: Springs are sold in sets of (4) lower (P/N 51028) and (4) upper (P/N 51027). When a spring fails,the other springs in the set are fatigued also. The sets are factory matched, and the entire set should be replaced.

• The Portable Paint Shaker TM is a machine designed to mix paint in containers like aerosol, pint, quart, rectangular gallon, and round gallon containers. The product comes with safety, new machine setup, maintenance, general operating instructions, and special instructions for rectangular gallons. The machine should be operated only in well-vented areas and should never be left unattended while operating. Do not shake cans that leak or are deformed. Check for leakage during a mix cycle. The machine must be placed on a solid, level surface that is clear of any obstructions.

• The product comes with a bracket assembly that needs to be installed to the platform with the side hole to the right. The power cord should be routed so that it will not be damaged and plugged into a grounded receptacle. The operation instructions should be read and posted in a conspicuous place. Wipe paint spills immediately to avoid any accumulation that may detract from the
  machine’s performance and reliability. Check and tighten all fasteners periodically. Examine cords and wiring for damage periodically and replace them immediately if damaged. The machine comes with general operating instructions that include inserting the can into the machine, clamping the can securely, and starting the motor by rotating the timer switch. Due to varying states of unmixed paint, it is impossible to give specific mixing times for your paint. However, a little experience will soon show how quickly your particular paint can be mixed.

• For rectangular gallons, remove the hold-down bar and clamping screw and set them aside. Loosen both knobs and slide the right side of the top bar toward the front of the machine (right end of
  the top bar is slotted). Slide the can onto the platform with the top bar between the handle and the spout. Center the can on the platform and secure the cap by tightening both knobs evenly and firmly until the can is clamped securely. Full rectangular gallons of primer should not be centered but placed to the left side of the platform.

• To install springs, Channel-Lock pliers, 3/16 hex key, and 5/32 hex key are required. Springs are sold in sets of (4) lower and (4) upper. When a spring fails, the other springs in the set are fatigued also. The sets are factory-matched, and the entire set should be replaced.

LOWER SPRING SET (PIN 51028)

1. Installation:
   • Attach the (2) springs with wide coil spacing to the frame on the right front and left rear, using (2) cap screws through the frame.
   • Attach the (2) springs with narrower coil spacing to the frame on the left front and right rear, same as above. Be sure all (4) cap screws are tight.
2. Adjustment:
   Lower springs do not require adjustment. Upper springs may require adjustment if lower springs have been replaced. Refer to “CHECKING SPRING ADJUSTMENT” to determine this.

UPPER SPRING SET (P/N 51027)

1. Installation :
   • A 3/16″ hex key will fit through the threaded spring mount hole into the cap screw that’s assembled inside the spring. The cap screw fits through the mid-plate and threads into the lower spring’s top mount.
   • Install the (2) shortest springs on the left front and right rear.
   • Install the (2) longer springs on the right front and left rear. Be sure the (4) cap screws are tight.
   • Install the can platform to the springs using (4) flat head cap screws. Be sure the (4) flat head cap screws are tight.
2. Adjustment:
   The upper springs are adjusted to obtain the proper shak ing action. To do this, the springs are threaded onto the TOP spring mounts farther. This STIFFENS the spring and reduces movement. Springs as received from the factory may need to be adjusted stiffer. If your springs have already been adjusted and are too stiff (not enough shake) they must be backed off before proceeding.

BACKING OFF SPRINGS
The spring must be fully installed, including the can platform, to do this.

1. Taking care not to gouge the spring wire, grasp the top of the spring with a pair of pliers so that the pliers jaw catches on the end of the spring coil. This will open the spring slightly so that it can be backed off of the mount; otherwise, the spring will not move.
2. Back each spring off 1/4 turn. Loosen the (4) flat head cap screws on the platform, and the springs will snap back.
3. Retighten the (4) screws and repeat this procedure until the end of each spring is 1/4″ away from the platform. DO NOT BACK THE SPRINGS ALL OF THE WAY OFF OF THE MOUNTS.

ADJUSTING SPRINGS

1. Load a full gallon of paint on the shaker and start the machine. If the shaker makes a clattering noise, the springs are too loose and will require adjustment. If not, proceed.
2. From the front of the machine, watch the mid-plate’s movement as the shaker operates. If the right side moves more than the left, the right front and left rear springs need to be stiffened. If the left moves more, the left front and right rear need to be stiffened. If both sides move the same, all four springs must be stiffened.
3. To stiffen springs, turn off the machine, grasp the spring with your hand, and screw the spring farther onto the end mount 1/4 turn. If you did this to the right front, you must also do this on the left rear. Remember, because the springs work in pairs, you must adjust them in pairs. Loosen the flat head cap screws on the springs that you stiffened, and the spring will snap back. Retighten the screws.
4. Start the machine again. Listen for clatter, and watch the mid-plate from the front to see which side moves the most. If necessary, stiffen the springs again 1/4 turn, loosen and retighten the screws to allow the springs to snap back. Repeat this procedure until the clatter disappears and the mid-plate moves uniformly.

CHECKING SPRING ADJUSTMENT
Start the shaker and check the following:

1. If there is clattering noise, return to adjustment instructions
2. . If no noise, proceed to step 2.
3. Watch the mid-plate from the front. If one side moves substantially more than the other, the front spring that doesn’t move enough and its diametrically opposed spring need to be backed off, and the spring set that moves more may need to be stiffened. Refer to “BACKING OFF SPRINGS” and “ADJUSTING SPRINGS.” Adjust only one set at a time, then retest. Always be sure to allow springs to snap back by loosening and retightening the screws. When the mid-plate moves fairly uniformly, proceed to step 3.
4. Start the shaker and watch the can platform’s movement from side to side. It should move 3/4″ on both sides. You can use a ruler near the platform if you’re not sure. If it moves more than 7/8″ on both sides, stiffen all springs 1/8 turn each to reduce movement. If it moves less than 3/4″, back off all springs 1/8 turn to increase movement. If it moves 3/4″ or more, doesn’t clatter, and has fairly uniform mid-plate movement, your shaker is properly adjusted.

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Commercial / Industrial Limited Warranty

Blair Equipment Company warrants its Tornado II Paint Shaker for a period of 1 year and other products for ninety (90) days from date of purchase against defects due to faulty material or workmanship and will repair or replace (at its option) without charge any items returned. This warranty is void if the item has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use, neglect, improper service, or other causes not arising out of defects in material or workmanship. No other expressed warranty is given or authorized. Blair Equipment Company disclaims any implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS for any period beyond the expressed warranty and shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts and, if the law of such a state governs your purchase, the above exclusion and limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To obtain warranty service, return the item(s), transportation prepaid, to Blair Equipment Co. , 3001 Hougen Drive, Swartz Creek,
Michigan 48473.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
© 2013 Blair Equipment Co.

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