Operation Manual
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1. VPM2 Operation Manual 66 LISTED Whip Mix Corporation 361 Farmington Ave P O Box 17183 Louisville KY 40217 0183 USA 502 637 1451 800 626 5651 Fax 502 634 4512 www whipmix com e Premixing The Vacuum Mixer includes a unique mixing feature which eliminates the need for hand incorporation It gives the user the option to premix up to 8 stages Premixing is customizable with options to adjust the speed time and direction in all 8 stages e Program Descriptions Up to 9 characters may describe the type of program stored in any location for easy recall Display Characters 4 Lines x 20 Characters Operational Altitude Sea level 2 000 meters 6 560 feet Operational Temperature 13 C 41 C 55 105 F Maximum Relative Humidity 80 for temperatures up to 35 C 95 F decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 35 C 104 F Pollution Tolerance Level 2 in accordance with IEC 664 Recommended Environment Vertical position indoors within operational parameters see Installation for more detail Accessories 4485 300 mL Vac U Mixer 6585 500 mL Vac U Mixer 6685 875 mL Vac U Mixer 7685 1 200 mL Vac U Mixer Wall Bracket Stand VPM2 Operation Manual Features e The Whip Mix VPM2 is designed for mixing all types of gypsum plaster and investment material e Powerful Vacuum The twin chamber vacuum pump quickly creates a high vacuum e Hands Free Mixing The powerful2. 3 seconds CCW Stage 3 300 RPM 3 seconds CW Stage 4 400 RPM 3 seconds CCW Mix Main Mix 450 RPM 45 seconds CW Post Vac 10 seconds Start Button Does Not Start the Program Reset the unit cycle the power off then back on and try again If the problem persists the button is probably bad and needs to be replaced Call technical support Maintenance Cleaning Painted Surface The VPM2 has been painted with special epoxy based powder coat paint To clean the surface use Windex or water and a clean cloth Never use Windex on the display screen as this may cause the screen to become dry and easy to scratch Bowls Keep bowls clean Residual materials set gypsum or investment can create contamination issues Replace bowls when they show signs of wear Worn bowls can reduce reactions of phosphate investments resulting in casting inconsistency For a list of solvents that will harm the bowls call technical support O Ring Maintenance Lubriplate has been applied to the O Rings of the VPM2 to maintain suppleness If the O Rings dry they may not seal properly Apply Lubriplate monthly to maintain the O Rings on both the lids and VPM2 Vacuum Filter An extra filter has been supplied with the VPM2 Replace the filter when the vacuum is clogged or the filter is soiled Preventing the vacuum pump becoming contaminated wil
3. damage please notify you dealer or Whip Mix immediately Installation on Optional Bench Stand 1 Connect the base to the stand column using two flat washers two lock washers and two 1 4 x 1 2 bolts 2 Assemble the column to the mixer using four 1 4 bolts flat washers and lock washers 3 The power connector in the back of the mixer should be open through the slot in the column CAUTION DO NOT USE NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS Installation on Bracket Preparation The only hardware supplied with the unit is one 8 32 nut See the instructions below for more information regarding hardware Mounting Make sure the wall can support 20 4 kg 45 Ibs of weight 1 Mount the bracket to the wall using four 1 4 bolts screws and lock washers 2 Place the Bracket Clip on the back and bottom of the VPM2 with the screw hole facing down Bracket Clip Bracket Clip Slot Mounting Bracket Once the Start Stop button is pressed and the bowl is placed on the chuck the program begins and the vacuum pump starts The vacuum will rise until there is no need to hold the bowl in place Mixing occurs automatically from this point until the end of the program When a program finishes the VPM2 will play the program finished tune repeatedly and the vacuum will continue to run until the Start Stop button is pressed Note Make sure to support the bowl when the Start Stop button is pressed at end of mix
4. include the ability to customize the speed time and direction of the paddle Before starting a program make sure the paddle and bowl are clean Start the program and place the appropriate mixing paddle on the Vac U Mixer bowl Hold the bowl and paddle up until the vacuum supports the bowl and paddle The rest is automatic VPM2 Operation Manual Premix Mixing Before using rinse the bowl and lid assembly Shake off the excess water This is most important whenever water and material are measured Proportion water and material water first material next into bowl according to manufacturer s specifications Premixing eliminates the need to hand incorporate the mix before placing the bowl into the mixer The unit includes a default premix option and also the ability to customize the premix parameters according to material and volume being mixed The allowable parameters include the ability to customize the speed time and paddle direction in up to eight stages The default parameters are CW CLOCKWISE CCW COUNTER CLOCK WISE Program 0 Gypsum Premix Stage 1 100 RPM 3 seconds CW Stage 2 200 RPM 3 seconds CCW Stage 3 300 RPM 3 seconds CW Stage 4 400 RPM 3 seconds CCW Stage 5 400 RPM 3 seconds CW Stage 6 400 RPM 3 seconds CCW Stage 7 400 RPM 3 seconds CW Stage 8 400 RPM 3 seconds CCW Mix Main Mix 450 RPM 30 seconds CW Post Vac 0 Program 1 Invest 5 Premix Stage 1 100 RPM 3 seconds CW Stage 2 200 RPM
5. the Menu button 2 Use the OO Step Arrow buttons to select ADD DELETE PROGRAMS 3 Press the 63 Enter button 4 Use the OO Step Arrow buttons to select DELETE PROGRAM 5 Press the 63 Enter button Change a specific program parameter e Change Mix Time e Change Mix Speed Change Premix Change Pre Vacuum Change Post Vacuum Change Program Name To Modify a Program 1 Press the Menu button 2 Use the DO Step Arrow buttons to select MODIFY PROGRAM Personalize the mixer e Change Language Change Tune To Change Setup Options 1 Press the Menu button Program 2 Invest 0 Premix Stage 1 100 RPM 3 seconds CW Stage 2 200 RPM 3 seconds CCW Stage 3 300 RPM 3 seconds CW Stage 4 400 RPM 3 seconds CCW Mix Main Mix 450 RPM 60 seconds CW Post Vac 10 seconds Program 3 Invest 0 Premix Stage 1 100 RPM 3 seconds CW Stage 2 200 RPM 3 seconds CCW Stage 3 300 RPM 3 seconds CW Stage 4 400 RPM 3 seconds CCW Mix Main Mix 450 RPM 90 seconds CW Post Vac 10 seconds Program 4 Formula 1 Premix Stage 1 100 RPM 3 seconds CW Stage 2 200 RPM 3 seconds CCW Stage 3 300 RPM 3 seconds CW Stage 4 400 RPM 3 seconds CCW Mix Main Mix 450 RPM 120 seconds CW Post Vac 0 The mixing portion of the program is customizable according to the needs of the material manufacture with the ability to include a premix pre vacuum and post vacuum All mixing stages
6. vacuum allows the unit to hold the Vac U Mixer to the unit e 30 Flexible Programs Advanced electronics allow user to pre program speed and mix time for specific materials Specifications Dimensions 58 4 cm H x 20 3 cm W 28 cm 23 H x 8 W x 11 D Weight 20 4 kg 45 Ibs Voltage 100 120 Vac 5A 200 240 Vac 2 5A 50 60 Hz Mixing Speed 100 RPM 500 RPM Premix 100 RPM 400 RPM Vacuum 27 5 In Hg 930 mbar User Programs 30 Mixing Time 1 Second 255 Seconds 4 25 Minutes Fuse Type 5 Amp Fast Acting Contents 6585 500 mL Vac U Mixer Power Cord 1 User Manual 1 Extra Vacuum Filter 1 Allen Wrench 1 230V only Symbols Used D Safety Ground Mixer Stand Column Base Slide the VPM2 down onto the wall mount bracket Make sure the place the unit is mounted can handle the weight Install the 8 32 nut onto the threaded stud See the illustrations below Note e Make sure the unit is anchored on wall studs either directly or using a plywood board e The drive shaft must point downward e Keep a minimum distance of 9 23 cm between the bottom of the mixing ring and the bench or table Move the unit down from top of the bracket until secure VPM2 Operation Manual Installation After unpacking the unit check for possible damage during shipping or transport Should there be any
7. ber pad to enter the desired Mix Speed 100 RPM 500 RPM Press the Enter button Mix Time using the alphanumeric keypad enter a number between 1 and 255 seconds for the amount of mix time needed Press the Enter button POST VACUUM NO is displayed Use the Arrow keys to choose YES or NO Mix cycle w o POST VAC beeps immediately after mixing is complete POST VAC allows for continued vac for allotted time after mix is complete Important for Phosphate Investments and yes if you did not program PST VAC you could achieve it by ignoring the END CYCLE tune for 10 15 seconds Press the Enter button If YES was selected in step 16 use the number pad to enter the amount of time needed for Post Vacuum 0 30 seconds Press the Enter button When the program is complete the Main Menu will be displayed and another memory slot may be selected for programming The addition of the program should be complete Press Enter button to select program to run 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 VPM2 Operation Manual To add a program to memory Press the Menu button Use the OO Step Arrow buttons to select ADD DELETE PROGRAMS Press the 63 Enter button Use the DO Step Arrow buttons to select ADD PROGRAM Press the S Enter button Select a memory number slot to program using the OO Step Arrow buttons or the number pad Press the 63 Enter button Use the alphanumeric keypad to
8. cycle Vacuum is released once Start Stop is pressed and cycle ends allowing paddle bowl assembly to separate from the unit Hold the bowl and paddle up until the vacuum supports both and the paddle begins to turn VPM2 Operation Manual Operation The vacuum mixer is ready for immediate operation after plugging the power supply cable into the back of the unit Switch the unit to ON position On Off Switch The start up message Whip Mix VPM2 Ver X X will be displayed briefly followed by Program 0 or the last program run Once Program 0 is displayed you can choose to run that program or select another program as follows OD se 1 Select a Program Number using the Arrow buttons or the number pad 2 Press the 69 Start Stop button 3 Place the paddle bowl assembly into the chuck Prgm Name gt Program Number 0 Mix Time 5 Press MENU for Setup Liquid Crystal Display 4 lines x 20 characters VPM 04 Menu Button o 0 Up Arrow Button Down Arrow Button Enter Button Back Button ABC 2 ig 8 16 Button Keypad GHI 4 PQR 7 Start Stop Button Sie START STOP PRE VACUUM will be displayed If Pre Vacuum is desired press an Arrow button and the Enter button then select the amount of time for Pre Vacuum If no Pre Vacuum is desired press the Enter button again MIX SPEED will be displayed Use the num
9. enter the name of the program 9 characters are available Press the Enter button after each letter to accept Note e Pressing the same alphanumeric keypad button will scroll through the characters on that button e Pressing the Enter button without selecting a character will move the cursor right e Use the Down Arrow key to move back and erase a character Once all the characters have been entered press the Enter button until the next screen is displayed PREMIX YES will be displayed If no premix is desired press an Arrow button to change from YES to NO and press the Enter button again If a Premix is desired press the Enter button and enter the speed time and direction as prompted 1 2 10 Use the Arrow keys or the alphanumeric keypad to select a program number to delete Press the 63 Enter button Use the OO Step Arrow buttons to select YES Press the S Enter button The deletion of the program should be complete Press the S Enter button Use the OO Step Arrow buttons or alphanumeric keypad to select a program number Press the S Enter button the DA Step Arrow buttons to select a program parameter to change Press the S Enter button Follow the screen prompts Using the OO Step Arrow buttons to select SETUP OPTIONS Press the S Enter button Follow the screen prompts VPM2 Operation Manual To delete a program from memory 1 Press
10. l and ensure a good seal before leaving the bowl Display Is Not Working Check to see if the unit is on Reset cycle the power off then back on the unit if the start up tune is played but the display is still blank call technical support Warranty The VPM2 is covered by a standard Whip Mix three year warranty All parts and labor for three years on purchases made after 9 1 05 Service Contact Information 800 626 5651 or 502 637 1451 361 Farmington Ave P O Box 17183 Louisville KY 40217 USA MPL30485 6 07
11. l extend the life of the VPM2 Replacement Parts Part Description 4485 300 mL Vac U Mixer 6585 500 mL Vac U Mixer 6685 875 mL Vac U Mixer 7685 1 200 mL Vac U Mixer 5515 Inlet Filter 5516 O Ring 5550 5 Amp Fuse Package of 2 5520 Control Pad Overlay VPM2 Operation Manual Troubleshooting Unit Will Not Turn On Check the power cord to make sure the unit is plugged into a working outlet Make sure the power switch is in the on position Check the fuse in the fuseholder of the power connector The unit is shipped with a spare fuse in the fuseholder Note Use only a5 amp fast acting fuse Motor Will Not Start Check for vacuum by looking at the vacuum display bars gt gt gt gt If the bars do not go all the way across the screen vacuum is low If the unit does not sense enough vacuum the motor will not start Make sure all seals are in place and are clean and free of debris Make sure the vacuum filter is not clogged Make sure the paddle is engaged properly Try a different paddle and bowl If they work order a replacement for the size that does not work If a loud clicking noise is heard when the paddle is supposed to begin turning call technical support Program Restarts If the vacuum drops in the middle of a program the program will play a warning sound and bowl will drop The program will stop and go back to the program selection screen Check to make sure the correct program is selected Reposition the bow
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