OptiMix - Manual - EN - Rev.03.05 (Mixer)

Paddle mixer
OPTIMIX2000 OPTIMIX4000 OPTIMIX6000

OPTIMIX8000 OPTIMIX10000 OPTIMIX12000
Manual type: User manual Date of issue: June 2019
Master version no.: 03.05, EN Distribution: Machine documentation
Contact: ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel A/S

Division: Machine documentation
Machine responsible: Engineering
Glentevej 5-7
6705 Esbjerg, Denmark
Phone: +45 72 160 300
Fax: +45 72 160 301
www.andritz.com
Confidential document. All rights reserved. No duplication or disclosure to third parties permitted
without the written consent of ANDRITZ
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
INTRODUCTION 5
1.1 Mechanical user manual 5
1.2 Guidelines for the use of the manual 5
1.3 Instructions in the use of the manual 6
1.4 Field of application 7
1.5 Guarantee 8
1.6 Manufacturer 8
SAFETY 9
2.1 General safety regulations 9
2.2 User obligations 9
2.3 Warning and mandatory signs 10
2.4 Defined danger zones in the machine area 13
2.5 Indication of service area 14
2.6 Safety during repair and cleaning works 16
2.7 Lockout / tagout 16
2.8 Safe use of the machine 17
2.9 Safety-related parts of the machine 18
2.10 Personal protective equipment 19
2.11 Safety at the assembly site 19
2.12 Safety during machine operation 19
2.13 Safety information summary for the operator 20
2.14 Safety procedure for the opening of the mixer 22
TECHNICAL DATA 25
3.1 Machine dimensions 25
3.2 Machine data (basic design data on delivery) 27
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 29
4.1 Machine functioning 29
4.2 Machine components 30
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4.3 Technical description 31

4.4 Functional description with other machines 33
4.5 Operating principle 34
TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION 36

5.1 General 36
5.2 Safety precautions 36
5.3 Damage and missing parts 36
5.4 Transport 37
5.5 Lifting guidance 38
5.6 Transport and assembly 42
5.7 Mounting of the top and bottom for OPTIMIX12000 43
5.8 Storage 46
5.9 Installation instructions 46
5.10 Electrical and safety-related components 52
5.11 Inlet section electrical components 54
5.12 General demands on electrical connections and installations 55
5.13 Installation guide for the electrical connection 56
5.14 Demands on the control 57
5.15 Electrical diagram 59
5.16 Connection of compressed air 60
5.17 Liquid connections 63
5.18 Outlet gate and Inlet gate 65
5.19 First start-up 67
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 68

6.1 Application 68
6.2 User obligations 68
6.3 Checklist before start-up 69
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6.4 Machine start-up 69

6.5 Control during start-up 69
6.6 Control during operation 70
6.7 Machine stop 70
6.8 Operation 71
6.9 Filling and discharge 72
6.10 Troubleshooting 73
MAINTENANCE 74
7.1 General instructions 74
7.2 Safety regulations 74
7.3 Cleaning instructions 75
7.4 Preservation 76
7.5 Lubricant chart 77
7.6 Lubrication chart for bearings and gear 78
7.7 Adjustment and control chart 79
7.8 Repair and replacement of mixing arm 80
7.9 Repair and replacement of paddles 81
7.10 Outlet gate adjustment 82
7.11 Cleaning of liquid door seals 85
7.12 Mounting of bearings 86
7.13 Mounting of wear plates 87
DISMANTLING 88
8.1 Dismantling and scrapping 88
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EXPLANATION OF CHAPTERS AND SYMBOLS

Introduction
• Guidelines for the use of the manual
• Field of application
• Guarantee
Safety
• User obligations
• Danger zones and service area in the machine area
• Safe use of the machine
Technical data
• Machine dimensions
• Basic design data on delivery
Functional description
• General description
• Machine functioning
• Configuration example
Transport and installation
• Storage
• Demands on connections electrical, pneumatic etc. and installations and on the control
• Checklist before the first start-up and after repairs
Directions for use
• Checklist before start-up in daily operation and Control during operation
• Machine stop
• Troubleshooting
Maintenance
• Cleaning
• Lubricant chart
• Adjustment and control chart
Dismantling and scrapping
List of spare parts and tools
Supplier annexes
• Data sheets
• Supplier manuals
Subject to all rights!

ANDRITZ reserves the right to make changes in illustrations and information in this user manual as a conse-
quence of technical development. Furthermore, any translation is subject to reservations.
© Copyright ANDRITZ
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 Mechanical user manual

This manual is a mechanical user manual, which forms part of the technical
documentation from ANDRTIZ. It is intended to facilitate the process of getting to
know and utilize the machine in the best way possible.
The user manual contains important instructions regarding the safe and
economical use of the machine. Observance of these instructions will minimize
risks, repair costs and wasted time and at the same time increase the reliability
and working life of the machine.
In addition to this user manual, the machine fitter is responsible for reading and
following the installation instructions from suppliers in the supplier annexes.
1.2 Guidelines for the use of the manual

The user manual should be read and used by all the persons, who work with the
machine, e.g. in the following areas:
• Operation: (Installation, remedy of errors during the working procedure,

maintenance, disassembly of operational and auxiliary equipment etc.).
• Maintenance: (service, inspection, repair etc.).
• Transport: (machine lifting etc.).
Spare parts lists and supplier annexes are not included in this user manual as
they are normally supplied separately as part of the documentation package for
each project.
In addition to this user manual, national and local safety regulations in force are
to be observed.
Some of the illustrations in this manual may show various additional equipment.
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1.3 Instructions in the use of the manual
This user manual has been divided into chapters and sections. Therefore,
the table of contents or the index pages at the back of the manual should be
consulted to provide a general view of the manual.
Means: Machinery instruction.
Means: Important information about the most efficient use of the machine.
Means: Reference to another section or appendix.
Means: Safety information/warning regarding provisions and prohibitions to avoid

serious injuries or damage.
Means: Prohibition of using the machine in an inappropriate and reckless way as

regards safety.
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1.4 Field of application

The machine is a dual-rotation batch paddle mixer designed for the mixing of
compound animal feeds composed of vegetable and animal raw materials, prior
to pelleting or extrusion processes. The mixer is designed to comply with relevant
hygiene requirements when adding large amounts of liquids to the mix. The mixer
can be operated with a wide range of batch sizes and uses a dual-directional
mixing aggregate with a large, full-length axial inlet and outlet damper.
The mixer must be installed with a surge bin for discharging and optionally with
a pre-bin for loading. The mixing aggregate (shaft and paddles) rotates during
loading. Any optional liquids can be added after the completed dry mixing.
DEMANDS ON • The machine is intended for compound animal feed mixing

MATERIALS
• Materials must not contain foreign objects heavier than 1 kg (metal, stone etc.).
• The characteristics of the material must comply with the following: Dust cloud
Minimum Ignition Energy MIE> 15 mJ. and Minimum Ignition Temperature
MIT > 300°C.
• The material must under no circumstances create chemical reactions that
generate heat.
DEFINITION OF Potentially explosive atmosphere (ATEX) is evaluated according to the

ATEX ZONE ATEX Directive in force. Any certification would appear in the declaration and
nameplate of the machine.
ATEX ZONE, The mixer is available in two different configurations for ATEX dust environments:
OUTSIDE - ATEX zone is unclassified or
- II 3D T135°C (for use in ATEX zone 22)
ATEX ZONE, Inside the mixer an ATEX zone 21 is present. To ensure no potential ignition
INSIDE sources are able to occur following preventive measures must be taken:
• All input material is free from foreign objects such as stones and metal parts
heavier than 1 kg. This can be achieved by having a separating or sifting
process upstream from the mixer.
• According to regular maintenance, control of paddle adjustment and fastening
of paddles are mandatory.
• According to regular maintenance, control of scraper adjustment and
fastening of scraper are mandatory.
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1.5 Guarantee
The sales contract specifies the guarantee, which ANDRITZ, Denmark, grants
from the date of delivery. Wear parts and general wear of the equipment will
not be covered by this guarantee. The standard guarantee does not cover
equipment, which has been damaged due to the fact that it has been used for
other purposes or in other conditions than those, for which it was offered. The
standard guarantee does no cover damage, misuse or lack of maintenance,
which infringe the recommendations given in the manuals from ANDRITZ.
ANDRITZ has been very attentive to fabrication and design in order to make the
product as safe and reliable as possible. Should you, contrary to expectation,
experience problems with your ANDRITZ product, please contact the company,
which is responsible for the installation of the equipment, or ANDRITZ. At the
inquiry please indicate the machine serial number placed on the machine name
plate.
1.6 Manufacturer
DENMARK ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel A/S
Glentevej 5-7
DK-6705 Esbjerg Ø
Denmark
Tel. +45 72 16 03 00
Fax +45 72 16 03 01
www.andritz.com
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SAFETY
2.1 General safety regulations

ANDRITZ cannot be held responsible for damage due to incorrect use of the
machine.
In order to avoid serious accidents, it is extremely important to observe the stated

safety regulations. The machine must not be used until these regulations have
been fully understood.
Before use, the buyer is responsible for the correct installation of the machine in
accordance with the health and safety regulations in force at the time in question.
The machine must not be modified without the prior written agreement of ANDRITZ.
2.2 User obligations

• Read and understand the user manual.
• Allow only trained personnel to operate the machine. The personnel must
have a complete understanding of the operation, controls, safety and warning
devices as well as the performance and limitations of the machine.
• Correct audible or otherwise perceptible operating faults immediately,
irrespective of whether these can be remedied by the buyer on site or if they
require the assistance of an ANDRITZ service support fitter.
• Do not disconnect or bypass safety switches for electrical locking of the doors.
The safety circuit must prevent the door locks from being disengaged until the
machine has come to a complete standstill.
• Do not start the machine until all guards have been mounted and placed
correctly and all doors have been closed.
• Do not open doors or remove guards while the machine is running.
• Do not place hands, feet, tools or other foreign objects in the mixer while it is
running. Such actions may lead to physical injury.
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2.3 Warning and mandatory signs
WARNINGS The following safety and mandatory signs are used for the machine and in the user
AND SYMBOLS manual. The numbers over the stickers are for a possible ordering of new stickers.
P10 P11 A9 P6 P2
132283433 132301292 131862190 131186608 131852678
Lubrication grease. Read the manual. Lifting point. Eye protection Wear appropriate
required. Risk of eye dust mask in this
injury. area.
P12 A8 A10 A11 A18

132507232 131275256 131911519 131957214 132630754
Wear hard hat in Hazardous voltage. Cutting hazard. Mind Before opening. Rotating paddles,
this area. Follow lockout the fingers due to Read and which may cause
procedure before sharp edges. follow all safety severe injury or
removing this cover. procedures. death
A17 A15 V1
132639384 132557637 201785374
ANDRITZ FEED & BIOFUEL A/S
Glentevej 5-7
DK-6705 Esbjerg Ø
Tel. +4572160300
www.andritz.com
Material no.: Name:
Project def.: Type:
Year: Item no.:

Power supply acc. to sign
plates on components
Protective conductor Hot surfaces. The nameplate indicates the type of

connecting points. machine and the identification number.
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PLACING OF SIGNS
ON THE MACHINE
A9
A15a
A8a
P10
P10
A8a
V1 P11
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A9
P6 A21
P2 P12 A11
A11
A10
A10
A17 A9
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2.4 Defined danger zones in the machine area
The intention in indicating a danger zone is to make the operator aware of the risk
that may arise when working in this area.
If there is a risk of personal injury when opening the machine, it is advisable to

paint the part of the machine floor that represents the danger zone, as shown
on the drawing below. To avoid personal injury, opening should take place in a
specific order (follow the instructions in ”Safety procedure for the opening of the
mixer”).
During maintenance and repairs, it is the customer’s responsibility to provide safe

access to the door. If necessary, by means of platforms or scaffolds.
OPERATION During normal operation there are no danger zones around the mixer. The mixer
is designed as a closed construction, meaning that it is not possible to access any
moving parts during operation.
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2.5 Indication of service area
OPERATION When the paddle mixer is running, there is no need to carry out work around the
machine as the mixer is a closed construction.
STOP When the mixer has been brought to a standstill, the entire machine is considered
the normal service area, as all cleaning, lubrication and adjustment work is carried
out here (see the relevant sections for further information).
OPTIMIX2000
OPTIMIX4000 Y Z
Right SERVICE AREA
1000
B end A end
1000
Left
Distance
Y Z
Type
OPTIMIX2000 1600 1900
OPTIMIX2000
1850 1900
MINERAL
OPTIMIX4000 1850 2000
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OPTIMIX6000
OPTIMIX8000
OPTIMIX10000 Y Z
OPTIMIX12000
Right SERVICE AREA
1000
B end A end
(Door end)
1000
Left
Distance
Y Z
Type
OPTIMIX6000 1900 2500
OPTIMIX8000 1900 2500
OPTIMIX10000 1900 3000
OPTIMIX12000 2100 3200
SERVICEAREA The service area must be adapted to provide safe access to the doors, if
necessary by means of platforms or scaffolds.
Access door at the end of the mixer.

Side doors to the liquid nozzles at the top of the mixer.
After the removal of mixing arms and bearings, the shaft can be pulled out through
the access door.
There must be enough free space at the gear motor end to remove the motor from
the shaft.
DISTANCE, It is important that there is adequate ventilation around the motor.

MOTOR
The minimum requirements for clearance behind the motor are shown in the motor
documentation.
The distances Y are defined in order to have enough space to pull the motor from
the shaft
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2.6 Safety during repair and cleaning works
• Follow the instructions provided to avoid unintentional rotation while working.

As the mixer shaft can be turned manually, do not place body parts between
paddles and the mixer housing.
• Only allow any necessary work to be undertaken by two or more people; at all
times leaving at least one person in constant attendance outside the machine
while someone is working inside it.
• Only qualified and properly trained personnel with management approval
may be permitted to perform certain procedures; such as maintenance,
adjustments, etc., which may require access to the machine during operation.
• Remove any dust etc. before working on or in the machine to avoid any
ignition or explosion risk. Do NOT use tools which may unintentionally cause
sparks or the discharge of static electricity.
2.7 Lockout / tagout

• Disconnect the attached motor and lock the power switch in open
(disconnected) position before preforming any work or inspection close to
movable machine parts.
• Instruct the personnel, who is carrying out this work, to place a padlock
on the power switch to make sure that it is disconnected. The key must be
kept by the personnel in question. It may not be possible for other than the
personnel, who placed the padlock on the power switch, to remove it.
• Attach a sign with the text ”DANGER - WORKING PERSONNEL” to a visible
place close to the lock. Only the personnel, who placed the padlock on the
power switch, should be able to remove it.
• Interrupt (pressure-drain) and lock all pneumatically and hydraulically operated
components, steam systems and electrical circuits for the supply of controls in
the same way, provided that these systems are independent of the main power
supply.
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2.8 Safe use of the machine

All guards and hatches have a safety function and must be properly secured,
when the machine is running.
FIXED All guards which can only be dismantled by means of a tool are fixed guards.
GUARDS
Before removing the guards for cleaning or repair works, the machine must be
disconnected and locked at the repair switch/supply separator.
Furthermore, it is important to make sure and give notice that the motor must not
be started again until all guards have been fixed in their correct position. This
is done by locking contactors or start devices and by displaying the appropriate
signs.
MOVABLE The mixer access door enables direct operator access to the mixer interior and
GUARDS/ must be supervised in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1. This control system must
DOORS ensure compliance with the required performance level (PLr).
An interlocked safety door switch is used for the supervision. It takes a few
minutes from the activation of the stop function until the mixer aggregate comes to
a standstill, after which the door can be unlocked.
During operation the door is hidden behind a fixed guard.

LOCKING On delivery of the OPTIMIX mixer, the Outlet gate is locked and the mixing
DEVICES aggregate can be locked.
Before commissioning these locks have to be removed. It is important to save the

locks as they are also used during maintenance.
MECHANICAL LOCK OUTLET MECHANICAL LOCK MIXING

GATE AGGREGATE.
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2.9 Safety-related parts of the machine

SAFETY The OPTIMIX is fitted with safety equipment that must be connected according
to the required performance level (see chapter 5) to prevent the doors from being
opened until the mixer shaft has come to a standstill. Likewise, the mixer must be
prevented from starting until the doors have been closed and locked.
ZERO-SPEED SENSORS
SENSING BRACKET
DOOR LOCK
DOOR KEY
DOOR HANDLE
DOOR LOCK RELEASE BUTTON.

LIGHTS UP GREEN, WHEN THE
DOOR IS ABLE TO BE UNLOCKED
SAFETY The two zero-speed sensors detect if the mixer shaft is rotating. The sensors must
SYSTEM be connected to the supplied “Safe standstill monitor” in a safety circuit together with
the door lock.
The safe standstill monitor monitors and diagnoses whether it is safe to release the
door lock, i.e. the mixer shaft is at a standstill.
This requires that both sensors are functioning correctly, i.e. the sensors are within
range of the sensing bracket, the sensor cables are intact etc.
When the mixer shaft comes to a halt, the green door lock release button is
illuminated and the door lock can be released by pressing the green button.
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2.10 Personal protective equipment

Working at the machine and handling machine components requires:
• The personal protective equipment listed in section ”Safety information

summary for the operator”.
Furthermore, reference is made to the instructions given by the factory concerning
the use of personal protective equipment in the working area.
• Do not attempt to handle heavy machine parts manually.

• Use appropriate lifting equipment.
WORKING The mixer interior is slippery; body parts should not be placed between the
INSIDE THE paddles and the mixer trough as the mixer aggregate can be easily rotated.
MIXER
The appropriate personal protecting equipment must be worn while working inside
the mixer:
• hard hat
• safety glasses
• dust mask
• gloves
It is possible to use the gangway while working on the mixer interior to gain access
to the inlet gate; see Safety procedure for the opening of the mixer
2.11 Safety at the assembly site

During the replacement of machine parts, there is always a risk that these may be
dropped. Due to the weight of the items, even small mishaps may cause injuries.
There is a risk of ruptures, wound injuries, fractures and crushing. There is also a
risk of strain injuries (see the instructions above).
2.12 Safety during machine operation

• Connect the mixer to the control system so that the stop device is easily
accessible.
• It is important to test the correct functioning of safety components (emergency
stops, door switches, safety circuits etc.) periodically based on the product
data sheets for the safety components and the documentation for the safety-
related system in question.
A normally set-up and running machine does not require an operator. During short
inspections of the machine, hearing protection is required.
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2.13 Safety information summary for the operator
SUBJECT ASSESSMENT FOR NORMAL OPERATION MARKING
TEMPERATU- No risk.
RE The supply of liquids and the associated heating pipes have the same
temperature as the fluids inside.
NOISE The noise from the mixer is below the permitted 70 dB (free field)
according to ISO 9614-2.
The mixer can be placed with other machines with a higher noise level.
Wear hearing protection when working in the area around the mixer.
ELECTRICAL Electrical installation must be carried out by a certified electrician in
EQUIPMENT accordance with EN 60204-1 or equivalent national/local regulations.
The machine has been constructed in accordance with EN 60204-1.
GASSES, No health risk. However, inspection hatches into processing parts are
DUST, STEAM to be kept closed during operation in order to minimize the transport of
OR SMOKE dust to the machine’s surroundings.
Use appropriate safety equipment when working inside the mixer.
BEFORE Read and follow the instructions in Safety procedure for the opening of
OPENING the mixer.
HEAVY LIFTS Any kind of lifting requires the correct fitting of the straps. Only
approved straps of a sufficient length should be used in accordance
with EN1492:2.
Use safety footwear to protect against falling objects.
LUBRICATION Follow the instructions in the data sheet for the lubricant.
AND Always wear appropriate clothing when replacing worn parts and
MAINTENANCE cleaning the machine.
To avoid fall accidents, lubricants or oil should not be spilled in

the area around the machine. Use drip trays when lubricating and
replacing oil and clean the area of oil spills after filling.
EXPLOSION The atmosphere inside the mixer may contain large amounts of
RISK combustible dust.
In order to exclude ignition sources, it is important to carry out a
correct maintenance of the machine with increased checks of the
paddle placement and fastening and additional interior and exterior
cleaning. The maintenance instructions in chapter 7 must be observed.
The material must not contain foreign objects heavier than 1 kg (metal,
stone etc.).
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SUBJECT ASSESSMENT FOR NORMAL OPERATION MARKING
MOVABLE Transmissions and moving parts are equipped with a fixed guard
PARTS in accordance with ISO 14120. Processing parts are equipped with
supervised guards in accordance with EN 13849-1 (see installation
demands for controls in Control system).
Reinstall all guards before operation.
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2.14 Safety procedure for the opening of the mixer

Depending on the composition of materials, there will be dust residue when
opening the mixer. To avoid personal injury, opening should take place in the
specified order of succession.
LOCKOUT/ All connections to electrical, pneumatic and liquid systems for the mixer must be
TAGOUT disconnected, and it must be verified that the access to the machine is secured.
OPTIMIX2000, After opening the cover with integrated ladder, the access door can be opened to
OPTIMIX4000 gain access to the mixer.
ACCESS
DOOR
OPTIMIX6000 The footplate is used to step up and open the access door. From here it is only
OPTIMIX8000 possible to look into the mixer. In order to enter the mixer, a safe working platform
OPTIMIX10000 must be erected..
OPTIMIX12000
ACCESS
DOOR
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ACCESS TO The access hatch for the liquid system is located at the top of the mixer. The
THE LIQUID maintenance area for the liquid nozzles is located above normal working height.
SYSTEM
LIQUID NOZZLES TOP HATCH
ACCESS TO • Only trained personnel is allowed to install and service the equipment.
THE MIXER • The mixer interior is slippery and the mixer aggregate can easily be rotated.
• The pre-bin must be empty and the Outlet gate must be closed and locked.
• All supplies must be de-energized.
SECURING OF The supply from ANDRITZ includes a

THE MIXING locking device for the securing of the
AGGREGATE mixing aggregate before gaining access to
the mixer.
Console highlighted on the picture below

is securing all pneumatic cylinders. It
has to be dismounted before running the
production.
LOCKING DEVICE
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WORKING The customer has the responsibility for

PLATFORM ensuring:
• Safe access to the liquid system outside

the machine.
• Safe access and working area inside
the mixer. This is not a part of the
OPTIMIXer but can be supplied from
ANDRITZ. The platform ensure a safe
working area inside the machine and is
easy to mount.
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TECHNICAL DATA
3.1 Machine dimensions
OPTIMIX2000
G
OPTIMIX4000
B C D F
A E
Dimensions
A B C D E F G
Type
OPTIMIX2000 3357 882 574 1890 1510 1450 880
OPTIMIX2000
3539 1064 574 1890 1510 1450 880
MINERAL
OPTIMIX4000 3953 1120 586 2270 1910 1600 955
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OPTIMIX6000
OPTIMIX8000
OPTIMIX10000
OPTIMIX12000 H
D
E
B C G
A F
A B C D E F G H
OPTIMIX6000 5029 1120 1120 3265 2520 2412 1900 958
OPTIMIX8000 5029 1120 1120 3265 2520 2412 1900 958
OPTIMIX10000 5703 1120 1120 3745 2900 2762 2200 1122
OPTIMIX12000 5703 1190 1190 3745 2900 2762 2200 1122
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3.2 Machine data (basic design data on delivery)

MACHINE DIMENSIONS According to machine size and type (see dimensional sketch).
(STANDARD)
PLATFORM REQUIREMENTS See chapter 5, Transport and installation.
WEIGHT - STATIC LOAD According to machine size and type.
Type Weight incl. motor [kg]
OPTIMIX2000 2800
OPTIMIX2000 Mireral 3300
OPTIMIX4000 4100
OPTIMIX6000 7250
OPTIMIX8000 7250
OPTIMIX10000 9840
OPTIMIX12000 10540
WEIGHT – DYNAMIC LOAD 1.3 x static load.

CAPACITY According to recipe, machine size, filling and number of batches per
hour.
3600 [s]
= batches per hour
(filling+mixing+wet mixing+discharge [s])
MOTOR POWER Max. Motor

Max. capacity
(SEE MOTOR DATA IN Type volume power
SUPPLIER ANNEXES)
[kg]
[Litres] [kW]
OPTIMIX2000 2000 1200 22
(density 0.6)
OPTIMIX2000 Mineral 2000 2200 37
(density 1,1)
OPTIMIX4000 4000 2400 45
(density 0,6)
OPTIMIX6000 6000 3600 2x30
(density 0,6)
OPTIMIX8000 8000 4800 2x37
(density 0,6)
OPTIMIX10000 10000 6000 2x45
(density 0,6)
OPTIMIX12000 12000 7200 2x55
(density 0,6)
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NUMBER OF FREQUENCY Optimix2000: 1 motor and 1 VSD

CONVERTERS Optimix4000: 1 motor and 1 VSD
Optimix6000: 2 motors and 2 VSD
Optimix8000: 2 motors and 2 VSD
Optimix10000: 2 motors and 2 VSDs
Optimix12000: 2 motors and 2 VSDs
EMC REQUIREMENTS According to 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
(INSTALLATION CABLES,
EARTHING, OTHER
COUPLINGS)
ATEX CATEGORY Approved for:

Outside: ATEX zone is unclassified or
II 3D T135°C (for use in ATEX zone 22).

Inside: zone 21.
The ATEX zone description appears from the nameplate on the

machine
BATCH SIZES 25-100%, relative to the max. volume.
MIXER ROTATION Approx. 34 rpm, both 50/60 Hz motor, OPTIMIX2000
Approx. 31 rpm, both 50/60 Hz motor, OPTIMIX4000
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT • Air sealing
• Liguid addtion
• Air cleaning (only OPTIMIX2000 mineral)
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
4.1 Machine functioning

The machine is designed for batch mixing of compound animal feed mixtures
composed of vegetable and animal raw materials prior to the pelleting or
extrusion. The mixer may operate from 25-100% degree of filling. The mixer is
designed to comply with the hygienic requirements when adding high amounts of
liquids to the mixer.
The mixer works by moving material both axial and radial. It operates on batches
initially mixing the dry components and subsequently spraying the liquids over the
meal as the mixing aggregate rotates. After completion the material is released
through the outlet damper for further processing.
MECHANICAL The trough is completely cylindrical and the paddles sweep with minimal
DESCRIPTION tolerance to the trough. The shaft, arms and paddles are designed to operate
equally in both rotational directions in order to minimize product accumulation
caused liquid applications. The mixer has an integrated full-length outlet damper
with a locking device and optionally air seals to ensure no leaking. The mixer
comes with an optional full-length axial inlet damper. Full-length inlet and outlet
dampers ensure fast filling and discharging.
The mixer must be installed with a surge bin for discharging and optionally with
a pre bin for filling. The mixing aggregate (shaft and paddles) rotates during
loading. Any optional liquids may be added after completed dry mixing. Liquids
are added through nozzles. These are located in the inlet material stream to
prevent material accumulation around the nozzles. Liquids may be molasses, fat,
oil, water, enzymes etc.
The mixer trough is a welded cylindrical construction with a tangential inlet. It

is made of carbon steel, however the trough may be manufactured in stainless
steel. The mixing aggregate consists of a shaft with permanently mounted bi-
directional paddles fitted with adjustable wear plates. The wiring and other items
are integrated into the frame, making it easy to clean and maintain the mixer. A
ladder is attached to the end of the mixer to provide easy access to the mixer.
ADDITION OF Nozzle pipes make it possible to add various liquids. The nozzle pipes can be
LIQUIDS insulated in a box and heated with hot-water pipes.
CONNECTIONS All electrical connections are accessible in a Junction box.
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4.2 Machine components
2 4
Pos Component Pos Component

1 Trough 6 Outlet gate
2 Liquid supply 7 Inlet gate
3 Mixer shaft 8 Access door
4 Mixing arms 9 Drive unit (gear motor)
5 Mixing paddles 10 Pre Bin and Surge Bin
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4.3 Technical description

1 Trough:
The mixing trough receives all the raw materials, inside the mixing
trough all the raw materials are mixed.
The wide trough outlet flange can be placed on a deck or legs and
has holes to accommodate the surge bin.
2 Liquid supply:
Liquids can be added through up to eight liquids pipes in the

system. The pipes can be heated or non-heated. The nozzle sizes
are chosen according to the required amount of liquids.
3-5 Mixer Aggregate

The Aggregate mixes the material into a homogeneous mass.
The mixing aggregate is a welded construction with adjustable

paddles to maintain a constant distance to the trough. The mixing
aggregate is embedded in spherical bearings with a seal that turns
towards the mixing chamber. The seal can be filled with grease or
air.
6 Outlet gate:
LOCKING CYLINDER
The Outlet gate opens in the entire length of the mixing chamber
to ensure a correct emptying. The Outlet gate consists of a lock
and a flap. The lock and the flap are activated pneumatically by
means of a linkage system, which makes the ”closed position”
self-barring. Together with the mechanically adjusted sealing plate,
the air seal helps to ensure that the bottom damper closes tight
and properly.
OUTLET CYLINDER
OPTIONAL AIR SEAL
7 Inlet gate (option):
The damper opens at a signal from the bottom damper to let the
material run into the mixer.
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8 The trough has large gas spring activated access doors for mixer
cleaning, adjustment and repair. When the mixer shaft stands still,
the light in the green door lock release button will turn on, the door
key can be released by pressing the green button and the access
door can be opened.
9 Drive unit:
The drive unit drives the mixer shaft. The drive unit consists of a
motor, a gear on the mixer shaft and a torque arm with connection
to the mixer trough. The OPTIMIX 2000 to 4000 has one drive unit
and the OPTIMIX 6000 to 12000 has two motores.
10 The pre-bin (A) above the mixer retains the meal as it comes from
the batching/grinding.
10 The surge bin (F) below retains the material until its transport into
the processing line (pelleting or extrusion).
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4.4 Functional description with other machines

MIXER The pre-bin (A) above the mixer retains
FUNCTIONING the meal as it comes from the batching/
grinding and the micro-macro dosing
systems. The surge bin (F) below retains
the material until its transport into the PRE-BIN A
processing line (pelleting or extrusion).
The Inlet gate (B) opens after a fixed

period after having received a closed LOW LEVEL
signal from the mixer outlet gate (D). INDICATOR C
When the low level sensor (C) in the pre- INLET GATE B
bin gives a not empty indication, the Inlet
gate opens. After a constant period the
NOZZLE PIPE
Inlet gate closes. This is the official mixing
start.
MIXER E
The mixer carries out the mixing for a
constant period. The mixer requires an
empty signal from empty level indicator
in the surge bin (H), before it releases
the material through the outlet gate.
Otherwise, the mixing stops to await this
signal.
OUTLET
GATE D
SURGE BIN F
EMPTY LEVEL
INDICATOR H
LIQUID The dry mixing must be completed before the liquid addition. All the meal
ADDITION must be sprayed directly by the nozzles. Therefore, the spraying period is at
least half the mixing time similar to the dry mixing time and independent of the
amount added.
ANDRITZ recommends that the spray time = dry mixing time.
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4.5 Operating principle

WITH 1. Close Outlet gate and activate lock and air seal (optional).
FREQUENCY
INVERTER 2. Start the motor if not running.
3. Release the lock and open the inlet gate to fill the mixer.
4. Close the Inlet gate and activate the lock.
5. Continue mixing for the desired mixing time (See DRY MIXING TIME).
6. Start the spraying for min 50% of dry mixing time (See MIXING TIME AT
ADDITION OF LIQUIDS).
7. On completed mixing / spray time deactivate air sealing (optional), release
the lock and open Outlet gate if surge bin is empty.
8. Reverse the direction of rotation and run 10 sec. before the next batch is
started.
IMPORTANT The frequency converter stops the rotation of the mixing aggregate by means of
ramping down.
After the discharge, the direction of rotation of the mixing aggregate is reversed
to clean the mixer interior, to keep the inside of the trough clean.
If the direction is not changed after every batch, the amount of accumulated
product on the mixer aggregate may increase.
ROTATIONAL The actual shaft speed must correspond to the information given on the gear
SPEED motor nameplate. If the rotational speed is modified during the mixing, the
mixing quality will not be optimal.
The mixing aggregate will operate equally in both directions of rotation.

To reduce material build-up on the mixing aggregate, direction of rotation must
be changed between batches or depending on the requirement.
Don’t change direction of rotation (start-up) of the mixing aggregate with fully
loaded mixer.
MIXING TIME The mixing time is defined when the mixer is completely filled and inlet is
closed. The dry mixing time is specified for each mixer. Larger mixers require
longer mix time.
On request ANDRITZ will supply documentation for the accomplished mixer

verification using ASAE S303.4 SEP2007 (R2012).
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FILLING AND According to material properties and Type Volume Filling /

DISCHARGE TIME batch size. The time must be verified Discharge
during start-up. time
litre sec.
Example OPTIMIX6000
Approx. 15 sec., filling from prebin. OPTIMIX2000 2000 10+10
Approx. 15 sec., discharge from mixer. OPTIMIX4000 4000 10+10
OPTIMIX6000 6000 15+15
OPTIMIX8000 8000 15+15
OPTIMIX10000 10000 20+20
OPTIMIX12000 12000 20+20
DRY MIXING TIME The mixing time depends on the material and the particle size. In general.
Mixer type Dry mixing time [sec.]
OPTIMIX2000 90
OPTIMIX4000 90
OPTIMIX6000 105
OPTIMIX8000 105
OPTIMIX10000 120
OPTIMIX12000 120
ADDITION The mixer can be supplied with equipment for the addition of liquid constituents.
OF LIQUIDS
(OPTION)
MIXING TIME AT Spraying of fat and oil cause particle agglomeration, therefore the spraying
ADDITION OF period can be initiated only after the completed dry mixing time is over.
LIQUIDS However, spraying of water based liquids can be started before dry mixing time
is completed, as these do not cause any particle agglomeration.
POST TIME After addition of liquids it is recommended to wait 10 seconds before emptying
AFTER ADDITION mixer, to make sure that there are no remaining liquids in the pipes.
OF LIQUID
Longer mixing time after liquids are added have no effect on mixing quality.
FILLING The mixer shaft must rotate during filling.
The mixer can be started with a full batch, but this is not recommended.
DISCHARGE The mixer shaft must rotate during discharge to prevent carry-over of material.
ADDITIONAL • Inlet gate
EQUIPMENT • Liquid system
• Pre-bin and surge bin
EXPLOSION The atmosphere inside the mixer can contain large amounts of combustible
RISK dust. Sparks may be generated by foreign objects being trapped between the
paddles and the trough.
To avoid the creation of a spark-related explosion, foreign objects must not be

heavier than 1 kg.
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TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION
5.1 General
This chapter includes transport information and guidance as regards the control
and preparation of machine parts before use.
The handling of the machine should always take place in accordance with
the below instructions in order to minimize the risk of personal injuries and
mechanical damage.
5.2 Safety precautions

MACHINE 1. Remove all loose parts and close and attach guards, covers etc. before lifting
LIFTING the machine to prevent them from falling down.
2. Check that there are no persons in the area around the machine, before lifting
it.
3. Secure the lifting gear adequately and do not pull it in an oblique angle. The
machine should not be drawn over the surface as the lifting gear may then be
damaged, and the mixer may go into unforeseen oscillations when starting the
lift. If the mixer is to be moved on the surface, rolls or similar objects should
be mounted under the base. Make sure that the stability is sufficient to prevent
the mixer from falling forwards.
4. Place the mixer on a surface with sufficient stability and strength to carry the
total weight of the machine.
Any handling of the machine must take place according to the safety regulations.
Personal protection for transport
Risk of falling objects.
Risk of sharp edges and heavy objects.
Risk of sharp edges.
5.3 Damage and missing parts
Immediately upon receipt the supply is to be checked for transport damage or

missing parts. Any damage or deficiency has to be reported at once to ANDRITZ.
From receipt and until installation, the machine should be stored in a suitable
place with protection against the weather.
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5.4 Transport
LOCKING On delivery of the OPTIMIX mixer, the Outlet gate is locked and the mixing
DEVICES aggregate can be locked.
Before commissioning these locks have to be removed. It is important to save the

locks as they are also used during maintenance.
MECHANICAL LOCK OUTLET MECHANICAL LOCK MIXING

GATE AGGREGATE.
LIFTING Any kind of lifting requires a correct fitting of the straps. Only approved straps of a
sufficient length should be applied in accordance with EN1492:2.
It applies to all lifting procedures that straps and chains, which are placed
around sharp edges on machine parts, have to be protected by an appropriate
intermediate layer, such as rounded off steel brackets or two pieces of wood.
Any handling has to take place in accordance

with the safety regulations in force.
Any lifting shall be effected by placing the straps in all four lifting eyes. It is
important to use sufficiently long straps so that the mixer end walls are not
damaged.
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5.5 Lifting guidance

LIFTING OF OPTIMIX2000
SLINGS OF MINIMUM 2000 MM
LENGTH
D
B
A AVOID DAMAGING THE

PAINT. USE PROTECTIVE
PLATES
A B C D
OPTIMIX2000
490 790 >30o >30o
Mineral
OPTIMIX2000 550 835 >30o >30o
OPTIMIX4000 755 966 >30o >30o
Weight incl. motor

Type
[kg]
OPTIMIX2000 2800
OPTIMIX2000 3300
Mineral
OPTIMIX4000 4000
WHEN LIFTING THE MIXER WITH OUT GEAR AND MOTOR, THE GRAVITY
POINT WILL BE MOVED AWAY FROM THE DRIVE END.
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AND OPTIMIX4000 WITH
FORKLIFT
WHEN THE MIXER IS TRANSPORTED OR LIFTED BY A

FORKLIFT, THE FORKS MUST SUPPORT THE ENTIRE
BOTTOM
WHEN LIFTING THE MIXER WITH GEAR

AND MOTOR, THE GRAVITY POINT WILL
BE DISPLACED TOWARDS THE DRIVE
END.
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SLINGS OF MINIMUM 2000

MM LENGTH
A
B
C
AVOID DAMAGING THE

PAINT. USE PROTECTIVE
PLATES
Weight incl.
A B C
motor [kg]
OPTIMIX6000 2000 11 >30o 6360
OPTIMIX8000 2000 11 >30 o
7200
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Any lifting of assembled OPTIMIX10000 and OPTIMIX12000 are not allowed.
Lifting bottom part Weight [kg]

OPTIMIX10000 5500
OPTIMIX12000 6800
CENTER OF GRAVITY
Lifting top part
CENTER OF
GRAVITY
WEIGHT: 680
KG
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5.6 Transport and assembly

The OPTIMIX can be delivered in several parts, the number of parts depends on
the way it is sent in a container or as general cargo on a truck.
• OPTIMIX2000 and OPTIMIX4000

• Mixer + inlet
• Mixer + inlet + 1 side cover (packed in one container)
• Mixer + inlet (if delivered on truck)
• Bottom part + top part and inlet + side cover and mixer arms
When the mixer is delivered unassembled, the mixing shaft is locked. The lock
has to be removed before the mounting of the mixer arms.
Any lifting must be effected by placing the straps as illustrated. It is important to

use sufficiently long straps to avoid damaging the mixer end walls.
Side covers are not intended for dismount, when performing service inside the
mixer.
Weight in kg
Type 6000 8000 10000 12000
OPTIMIX weight incl. motor and mixing arms 6500 6500 N/A N/A
OPTIMIX weight excl. cover. 5935 6135 N/A N/A
Side cover 1 pcs. 350 350 425 425
Mixing arms 1 pcs. 135 135 191 191
Inlet 750 750 1024 1024
Top part N/A N/A 680 680
Bottom part incl. motor and 2 mixing arms N/A N/A 5500 6800
THE ARMS HAVE TO BE

MOUNTED AND TURNED IN
PLACE.
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5.7 Mounting of the top and bottom for OPTIMIX12000

1. Mount rubber sealing between top and bottom part (OPTIMIX12000).
2. Assemble top part and tighten all screws.
3. Seal with silicone between top and bottom part.
SILICONE BETWEEN TOP

RUBBER SEALING AND BOTTOM PART
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AFTER THE MOUNTING OF THE ARM, THE SIDE COVER

HAS TO BE LIFTED IN PLACE AND MOUNTED.
ALL JOINTS SHOULD BE SEALED WITH SILICONE.
1. Seal trough with silicone.

2. Place the pins in the trough bottom flange in
the holes in the mixer flange.
3. Mount some bolts to secure the trough.
4. Remove the lifting tool.
5. Mount and fasten all bolts in the flange.
6. Extra silicone must be scraped plane with the
inside of the trough, after mounting of the
side cover.
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MOUNTING OF INLET GATE

ALL JOINTS SHOULD BE SEALED WITH SILICONE.
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5.8 Storage
All products from ANDRITZ have to be stored as safely and reliably as possible.
99 Cover the machine, if it is placed in a store.

99 Protect all exposed and unprocessed metallic parts against damage and
corrosion.
99 Rotate the machine shafts every 4-6 weeks to maintain the rotating ability and to
protect bearings and gear wheels from corrosion etc.
99 Clean the machine in order to remove foreign objects, water, corrosion etc. on
removal from the storage.
5.9 Installation instructions
BUILDING All supporting structures for ANDRITZ’ equipment must be calculated according to
FLOOR relevant building codes including the required safety factors. It has to be verified that
all loads informed by ANDRITZ can be absorbed by the structure.
Tolerance:
Steel structure according to EN 1090.
Concrete structure according to EN 13670
• The structure must correspond to ”Execution class 2” as a minimum, unless

otherwise indicated.
• The supporting floor/beams for the machine have to be levelled to a tolerance
within 1-2 mm per metre to ensure optimum operational conditions.
• In case of specific questions as regards demands on steel and concrete
structures, ANDRITZ should be contacted.
VIBRATION To avoid the transmission of noise and vibrations from the machine, the mixer must
DAMPING be placed on a plane concrete base or steel beams.
The base must have a large volume, e.g. a thick concrete deck. If this is not possible,
because the mixer is to be placed on a steel framework or similar, machine shoes or,
better yet, correctly dimensioned vibration dampers can be used. However, vibration
damping rubber plates should as a minimum always be used as an intermediate
layer. In general, an inappropriate base must intensify the noise from the mixer
considerably.
Weights: See weight chart for static and dynamic loads.
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FOOTPRINT,
OPTIMIX2000
OPTIMIX4000
F1 - MOTOR SIDE
C
F4 - MOTOR SIDE
A [mm] B [mm] C [mm] D [mm]

OPTIMIX2000 1900 1300 1450 1210
OPTIMIX4000 2300 1700 1600 1000
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LOADS
OPTIMIX2000
OPTIMIX4000
OPTIMIX2000 OPTIMIX4000
Static Dynamic Dynamic Static Dynamic Dynamic
load [N] load load [N] load [N] load load [N]
F1 Motor side (30% load) 13050 15570 20820 24510
F2 - (20% load) 8700 10380 13880 16340
F3 - (20% load) 8700 10380 13880 16340
F4 Motor side (30% load) 13050 15570 20820 24510
OPTIMIX 28000 1,3 36400 41000 1,3 53300
Inlet 3500 1 3500 4400 1 4400
Weight of material (density 0.6) 12000 1 12000 24000 1 24000
Total load 43500 51900 69400 81700
OPTIMIX2000 MINERAL
Static Dynamic Dynamic
load [N] load load [N]
F1 Motor side (30% load) 17850 20910

F2 - (20% load) 11900 13940
F3 - (20% load) 11900 13940
F4 Motor side (30% load) 17850 20910
OPTIMIX 34000 1.3 44200
Inlet 3500 1 3500
Weight of material (density 1.1) 22000 1 22000
Total load 59500 69700
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FOOTPRINT:
OPTIMIX6000
OPTIMIX8000
OPTIMIX10000
OPTIMIX12000
C
A B C D
OPTIMIX6000 2900 2250 1900 1200
OPTIMIX8000 2900 2250 1900 1200
OPTIMIX10000 3320 2610 2200 1500
OPTIMIX12000 3320 2610 2200 1500
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LOADS:
OPTIMIX6000
OPTIMIX8000
OPTIMIX10000
OPTIMIX12000
load [N] Load load [N] load N Load load [N]
factor factor
F1 - (25% load) 27125 32000 27125 35000
F2 - (25% load) 27125 32000 27125 35000
F3 - (25% load) 27125 32000 27125 35000
F4 - (25% load) 27125 32000 27125 35000
OPTIMIX 65000 1.3 84500 65000 1.3 84500
Inlet 7500 1 7500 7500 1 7500
Total load 108500 128000 120500 140000
load [N] load load [N] load [N] load load [N]
F1 - (25% load) 27125 46200 27125 51475
F2 - (25% load) 27125 46200 27125 51475
F3 - (25% load) 27125 46200 27125 51475
F4 - (25% load) 27125 46200 27125 51475
OPTIMIX 88000 1.3 114400 95000 1.3 123500
Inlet 10400 1 10400 10400 1 10400
Total load 158400 184800 177400 205900
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ERECTION 1. Place the mixer (A) on legs or a deck with the necessary reinforcement.
2. Install the Inlet gate (B) on the mixer.
3. Install the pre-bin (C) on the Inlet gate and install the low level sensor (D).
4. Install the surge bin (E) under the mixer with an empty level sensor (F) at the
outlet end.
5. Install the conveyor under the surge bin.
6. The baffle plate in the surge bin must be placed in the same end as the discharge
screw outlet.
D
B
E
F
FLANGE SEALING It is important that all flanged connections are sealed with silicone to prevent dust
from escaping into the room.
PLATFORM It is necessary to establish a safe working platform for service works and access
REQUIREMENTS to the mixer.
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5.10 Electrical and safety-related components

List of electrical and safety-related components on the machine.
The required performance level PLr for the safety system and for the individual
safety components has been determined on the basis of EN/ISO 13849-1.
Junction box on mixer is prepared for connection of all cables from inlet section.
Check position of cable entry on inlet section, so inlet is mounted with cable entry
in same end as junction box on mixer.
OPTIMIX2000
OPTIMIX4000
DETAIL A
4
10
8
9
1 5
6 7
Pos Component (see supplier annexes) PLr
1 Main motor
2 Door switch with lock d
3 Release button for door lock
4 Sensors for Zero-speed monitoring with Safe standstill monitoring d
5 3/2 air seal (OPTIONAL)
6 Read sensors, open/close gate
7 5/2 open/close gate
8 Read sensors, lock/unlock for gate
9 5/3 lock/unlock for gate
10 Junction box
11 Air cleaning OPTIMIX2000 mineral (not shown)
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OPTIMIX6000
OPTIMIX8000
OPTIMIX10000
OPTIMIX12000
10
A
5
8 9
1 6 7
6 7
3 2 1
Pos Component (see supplier annexes) PLr

1 Main motor
2 Door switch with lock d
3 Release button for door lock
4 Sensors for Zero-speed monitoring with Safe standstill monitoring d
5 3/2 air seal (OPTIONAL)
6 Reеd sensors, open/close gate
8 Reеd sensors, lock/unlock for gate
10 Junction box
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5.11 Inlet section electrical components

OPTIMIX6000
OPTIMIX8000
8 9
6 7
OPTIMIX10000
OPTIMIX12000
6 7
8 9
6 7
Pos Component PLr

6 Reеd sensors, open/close gate
8 Reеd sensors, lock/unlock for gate
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5.12 General demands on electrical connections and installations

OPERATIONAL If the following items have been correctly mounted, installed and carried out, the
RISK paddle mixer does not pose any risk during operation.
• Door lock and corresponding safety circuit

• Fixed guards
• Padlocked switch for disconnection of main supply
• Lockable repair switches for all main supplies (electricity, pneumatics, etc)
• Voltage drop release circuit (described in chapter 5, section “Installation
guide for electrical connection”)
Depending on the recipes, it is possible to add heated liquids to the compound.

Normally, the heating temperature of added liquids may not exceed 60°C. When
adding molasses to the compound, the temperature should normally not exceed
45°C.
The nozzle pipe is normally water-heated to max. 60°C.
The buyer/customer is responsible for the connection of an approved lockable

repair switch to the paddle mixer to allow a mechanic/the operator to disconnect
all energy supplies (electricity, pneumatics, hydraulics, steam, etc) to the
machine and keep them disconnected during works on the inner parts of the
machine or during the absence of safety guards.
Please contact ANDRITZ for further details.
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5.13 Installation guide for the electrical connection

The demands on connections, which are described in ”General demands on
electrical connections and installations”, have to be observed closely.
The electricity for the mixer has to be connected by a certified electrician in

accordance with the information in the installation guide.
OPTIMIX WITH 2 OPTIMIX with 2 motors:
MOTORS
By the installation of two motors on the mixer, there is a need for a frequency
controller. Here are the following precautions you should be aware of.
If there is only 1 frequency converter to drive the 2 motors the following applies:
• The power cables for the motors must be absolutely equal length, or the
converter will not be allowed to allocate the load evenly between the motors.
• There should be mounted 2 protective motor switches between the 2 motors
and the converter, and these must be specifically designed for frequency
converter operation.
If there are 2 frequency converters:

• The 2 frequency converters must be connected in a master slave setup, so
load on motor 1 becomes the set-point to the load on the slave converter
(motor 2).
• It is important to perform an auto tune of the frequency converters on the
installed machine, and load distribution is checked.
The machine safety equipment must be connected to the control system for
dangerous machine parts in accordance with the required performance level,
taking into account environmental conditions, such as explosive atmosphere,
ambient temperature, risk of rodent attack on cables etc. The relevant essential
health and safety requirements in the Machinery Directive or national standards
have to be observed to the greatest extent possible. If not, the manufacturer
or the owner should be contacted in case the machine was modified after the
installation.
ELECTRICAL The mixer motor and electrical parts have to be connected by a certified
CONNECTION electrician in accordance with EN60204-1 or corresponding national/local
regulations.
The junction box for internal electrical connections is mounted on the mixer end
wall (opposite the access door).
EARTHING The electrical installation has to be carried out in accordance with the legislation
RESISTANCE in force.
After mounting and installation, it has to be ensured that the protective bonding
circuit meets the requirements in EN 60204-1 or similar national/local regulations.
THREE-PHASE Each motor must be protected against overheating according to EN 60204-1 or

MOTORS similar national/local regulations. All cables must be dimensioned according to
the motor current ratings, cable length and other relevant conditions.
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VOLTAGE DROP The machine has to be provided with an under-voltage protection that will switch
RELEASE off the machine in case of a voltage drop or a power failure. The protection
device must prevent an unexpected start-up when the voltage or power returns to
normal.
The safety systems must also prevent an unexpected start-up when returning to
normal operation mode after a reset of the safety circuits.”
ATEX If the machine was purchased for installation in an ATEX zone 22, then the
electrical installation must be performed in accordance with EN 60079-14, and
inspections of the electrical installation must be carried out in accordance with EN
60079-17 before use.
MAIN The buyer/main contractor is responsible for the connection of approved main/
SWITCHES padlock switches to the machine to allow the repairer/the operator to disconnect
the electrical supply to the machine and keep it disconnected during works on the
inner parts of the machine or during the absence of safety guards.
The main switch must be placed in the same room as the mixer.
5.14 Demands on the control

In case a control from ANDRITZ is not used, the customer’s control must comply
with the requirements below for personal safety reasons.
FILLING The mixer shaft must be running during the filling. With an ANDRITZ pre-bin,
the filling takes approx. 5-10 seconds, and the homogenisation starts when the
material enters the mixer.
The filling starts upon a closed signal from the Outlet gate.
EMPTYING The mixer shaft must be running during the emptying to ensure an optimum
emptying.
The emptying starts upon a signal from the surge bin.
Close sequence for bottom damper -

1. Close the damper
2. Activate the lock after 3 sec, it is not necessary for the reed sensor on the
open /close cylinder to be activated
3. When the lock is closed, a signal from both the lock and the open /close
cylinder should be active.
AIR CLEANING The air cleaning is used in the OPTIMIX 2000 Mineral mixer to ensure that the
OPTIMIX2000 trough is cleaned after each batch.
MINERAL
Before closing the bottom damper the air cleaning is activated.
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DOOR LOCK The door lock has to be connected to the MCC panel according to the instructions
in the data sheet (see supplier components) and installed so that it is absolutely
impossible to open the mixing chamber, until the motor has been brought to a
complete stop.
The door lock must have the holding force to keep the doors closed as long as the
mixing shaft is rotating. The switch will release automatically when the motor has
stopped. The switch must have a manual push-button switch to be pressed for the
switch to release.
The zero-speed system must be designed to sense the rotation of the mixing shaft
and lock the switch, until the motor is standing still.
PLr for the door switch is rated category d based on EN ISO 13849-1. If the rotor
starts during service, there is a serious risk of personal injury
If the mixer shaft starts during service or the door is unlocked while the mixer
shaft is still rotating, there is a serious risk of personal injury.
ZERO-SPEED Zero speed sensors setup
SENSORS The two zero-speed sensors detect if the mixer shaft is rotating.
The sensors must be connected to the supplied “Safe standstill monitor” in a safety
circuit together with the door lock.
The “Safe standstill monitor” surveillances and diagnoses the sensors and
evaluates if it is safe to release the door lock i.e. the shaft stands still.
When the mixer shaft stands still, the light in the green door lock release button will
turn on, and the door key can be released by pressing the green button.
Functional description:
• The system has 2 sensors (A & B) connected to the “Safe standstill monitor”.
One sensor is always damped.
• When the system detects pulses alternating from both sensors (A & B) =
rotation
• When the system does not get pulses from sensors (no change on sensor A or
B) = no rotation.
• One sensor is always damped to ensure safety circuit integrity.
• If no sensors are activated at any time, there is a fault on the system.
ZERO-SPEED SENSORS
It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that the safety circuit is
implemented in the MCC panel according to the required performance level stated
above.
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EMERGENCY The mixer is not provided with emergency stops, as it is considered to be safe
STOP during operation and maintenance. An emergency stop would not further reduce
possible risks.
The mixing shaft has a short after-run. The safety locks on the doors and the
safety circuit must ensure that the mixing chamber cannot be opened, until the
motor has been brought to a complete stop.
It is important to connect the machine to an overall emergency stop circuit for the
entire installation as required by local regulations.
5.15 Electrical diagram
If the machine was purchased with control system provided by ANDRITZ, the
documentation provided from ANDRITZ is available in the enclosed Annexes.
If the machine was purchased without a control, ANDRITZ will supply only
documentation of the junction box. The customer is responsible for the
preparation/supply of documentation that describes the control from the third
party.
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5.16 Connection of compressed air

The buyer/main contractor is responsible for the connection of an approved
padlocked switch for the disconnection of the air supply to the mixer to allow
a repairer/the operator to disconnect the air supply to the machine and keep
it disconnected during works on the inner parts of the machine or during the
absence of safety guards.
COMPRESSED The compressed air is connected to the valve on the mixer front.
AIR
• Air connection: Hose Ø8 mm.
• The mixer Outlet gate opens/closes by means of pneumatic cylinders.
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• Solenoid valve: 1/4” -5/2 valve with double solenoid.
• The door lock is activated by an air cylinder.
• Solenoid valve: 1/4”-5/3 valve with spring return.
AIR CONSUMPTION/ DOUBLE MIN. MAX.
This document constitutes confidential and proprietary information of ANDRITZ AG and/or its affiliates. Any party accepting receipt of this drawing does so on the
STROKE/6 BARS PRESSURE PRESSURE

Outlet gate 30 l 6 8
express understanding and agreement that it will neither copy, reproduce, disclose to third parties or use this document for any purpose other than those
Inlet gate 30 l 6 8
Air Seal 1.2 - 1.5 2
INTERNAL INLET GATE
Inlet gate INLET Inlet
GATE LOCK
gate lock
AIR DIAGRAM
OPTIMIX2000
OPTIMIX4000 -A6 -A7
4 2
-P 4 2
-P
51 3 51 3 date of p
Y1 Y2 -D0 Y1 Y2
-Z10
-Z11
-Z2
-Z3
-Z12
AIR SUPPLY
Air supply
OPTION
Option
AIR SEAL
Air seal
expressly agreed to by ANDRITZ AG or one of its affiliates.
-A3 -A4
BOTTOM GATE BOTTOM

Bottom GATE
gate lock LOCK
Bottom gate
-S1
-A1 -A5
-D
-P
2-P -P 2
4 4 2
1 3
51 3 51 3 Y1
-D2 Y1 Y2 Y1 Y2
-Z4
-Z5
-Z1
-Z14
-Z6
-Z7
Rev. Rev.Date Created Checked

Air AIR SUPPLY
Description
supply
of Revision Crea.Date: 29.09.2015 OPTIMIX 6000+8000 Project: Temp
A 04.04.2017 Randa Randa Springs displayed at lock valve Created: Randa Optimix Inlet Damper Project no.: #-12-
Checked: Randa / 29.09.2015 Hydraulic / Pneumatic Diagram - Pneumatic OPTIMIX8000 Inlet Damper Customer:
Standard: ISO 1219 Order:
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Rev. Rev.Date Created Checked Description of Revision Crea.Date: 29.09.2015 OPTIMIX 2000+4000 Project: # Function Unit: @Template21.@M
Created: Randa Optimix 4000 Project no.: #-12-123456-68# Location:
Checked: Randa / 29.09.2015 Pneumatic OPTIMIX4000 Customer: ## Page:
Standard: ISO 1219 Order: ¤¤ Draw. no.:
AIR CLEANING The compressed air is connected to a tank on each side of the mixer.
OPTIMIX2000
MINERAL • Air connection: Hose Ø8 mm.
• The spray nozzles are activated by the solenoid valve.
• Solenoid valve: 1/4”-5/3 valve with spring return.
AIR CONSUMPTION/ DOUBLE MIN. MAX.
STROKE/6 BARS PRESSURE PRESSURE
CAE: @Template21|@MIX|05|030|H|2 Air Cleaning 14 l 6 8
date of p
LEFT SIDE
Left side RIGHT
RightSIDE
side
-3 -2 -4 -1
-ST3 -ST4
-ST2 -ST1
-P
2
-P 2
1 3
1 3 Y1
Y1
-Z16
-Z15
AIRAirSUPPLY
supply
SPRAY NOZZLES
Rev. Rev.Date Created Checked Description of Revision Crea.Date: 24.03.2017 OPTIMIX 2000 (Premix) Project: Template project Function
Unit: @Template21.@M
A 24.03.2017 Randa Randa Revision Created: Randa Optimix 2000 PREMIX Project no.: #-12-123456-68# Location:
B 04.04.2017 Randa Peter Hansen Additional diaphragm valves added Checked: Randa / 24.03.2017 Hydraulic / Pneumatic Diagram - Pneumatic OPTIMIX2000 PREMIX Air Cleaning Customer: ## Page:
Standard: ISO 1219 Order: ¤¤ Draw. no.:
SOLENOID VALVE AIR TANK
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INTERNAL
INLET
InletGATE
gate INLET GATE
Inlet gate lock LOCK
AIR DIAGRAM
OPTIMIX6000
OPTIMIX8000 -A6 -A7
4 2-P 4 2 -P
51 3 51 3
Y1 Y2 -D0 Y1 Y2
-Z10
-Z11
-Z2
-Z3
-Z12
date of print: 04
AIR SUPPLY
Air supply
OPTION
Option
AIR SEAL
Air seal
-A3 -A4
BOTTOM BOTTOM GATE BOTTOM GATE

GATE (A) (B) LOCK
Bottom gate A Bottom gate B Bottom gate lock
-S1
-A1
-A2 -A5
-D
4 2-P 4 2-P 4 2 -P 2 -P
51 3 51 3 51 3 1 3
-D2 Y1 Y2 -D1 Y1 Y2 Y1 Y2 Y1
-Z4
-Z5
-Z14
-Z13
-Z6
-Z7
-Z8
-Z9
-Z1
AIR SUPPLY
Rev. Rev.Date Created Checked Description of Revision Crea.Date: 29.09.2015 OPTIMIX 6000+8000 Project: #
Air supply Created: Randa Optimix Inlet Damper Project no.: #-12-12
Checked: Randa / 29.09.2015 Pneumatic OPTIMIX8000 Inlet Damper Customer:
INTERNAL
AIR DIAGRAM INLET GATE (A)

Inlet gate (A)
INLET GATE (B)
Inlet gate (B)
INLET GATE LOCK
Inlet gate lock
OPTIMIX10000
OPTIMIX12000
-A6 -A8 -A7
4 2-P 4 2-P 4 2 -P
51 3 51 3 51 3
Y1 Y2 -D0 Y1 Y2 -D1 Y1 Y2
-Z10
-Z11
-Z13
-Z14
-Z2
-Z3
-Z12
-Z15
date of print: 15.06.2016
13:45:14
AIR SUPPLY
Air supply
Rev. Rev.Date Created Checked Description of Revision Crea.Date: 18.09.2015 OPTIMIX 6000+8000 Project: Template project Function
Unit: @Template21.@MIX.03
A 29.09.2015 Randa Randa Lock valve changed Created: Randa Optimix 8000 Project no.: #-12-123456-68# Location:
OPTION
A1 04.04.2017 Randa Randa Springs displayed at lock valve Checked: Randa / 18.09.2015 Hydraulic / Pneumatic Diagram - Pneumatic OPTIMIX8000 Customer: ## Page:
es confidential and proprietary information of ANDRITZ AG and/or its affiliates. Any party accepting receipt of this drawing does so on the

Option ¤¤ Draw. no.:
nd agreement that it will neither copy, reproduce, disclose to third parties or use this document for any purpose other than those
AIRAir SEAL
seal
-A3 -A4
BOTTOM
BOTTOM GATE
Bottom gate A (A) BOTTOM
Bottom gateGATE
B (B) GATE
Bottom gateLOCK
lock
-S1
-A1
-A2 -A5
-D
4 2-P 4 2-P 4 2 -P 2 -P
51 3 51 3 51 3 1 3
-D2 Y1 Y2 -D1 Y1 Y2 Y1 Y2 Y1
Crea.Date: 25.11.2015 OPTIMIX 10000+12000 Project: #

-Z4
-Z5
Rev. Rev.Date Created Checked Description of Revision

-Z14
-Z13
-Z6
-Z7
-Z8
-Z9
-Z1
Created: Randa Optimix Inlet Damper Project no.: #-12-123456-

Checked: / Pneumatic OPTIMIX8000 Inlet Damper Customer:
AIR SUPPLY
Air supply
OPTIMIX
NDRITZ AG or one of its affiliates.
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5.17 Liquid connections

The mixer is supplied with pipes for liquid addition:
The buyer/main contractor is responsible for the connection of an on/off valve to

the liquid addition to allow a repairer/the operator to disconnect the supply to the
machine and keep it disconnected during works on the inner parts of the machine
or during the absence of safety guards.
The on/off valves for the liquid supply have to be mounted:

99 as close as possible to the nozzle pipe, so that the ”open” pipe lengh to the
nozzle pipe is as short as possible.
99 below the position of the nozzle pipe to prevent the liquid from running into
the mixer.
HOSE OPTIMIX2000 OPTIMIX4000: Ø26 mm.
CONNECTOR OPTIMIX6000 OPTIMIX8000 OPTIMIX10000 OPTIMIX12000: Ø39 mm or Ø26 mm
according to the amount of liquids added.
Heating pipe all: Ø13
PIPE MATERIAL Liquid pipe: AISI 316 (material no. 1.4301) or according to specification.
Heating pipe: Copper pipe.
CONNECTION OF HOT
WATER FOR HEATING
CONNECTION OF
CONNECTION OF LIQUID
LIQUID
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CONNECTION OF
LIQUID
NON-RETURN
VALVE IN ORDER TO
PREVENT DRIPPING
OF LIQUIDS INTO
THE MIX.
Nozzle type to be written on the nozzle pipes

Nozzle Type 1 Nozzle l/min 3 Nozzles l/min
490.644 4.7 14.1
490.742 7.4 22.2
490.804 11.7 35.1
490.884 18.8 56.4
490.964 29.4 88.2
490.044 47.04 141.1
491.084 58.8 176.4
405.204 118 354
NOZZLE TYPE
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5.18 Outlet gate and Inlet gate

The dampers are secured during transport. Before start-up the locking bracket
must be removed.
It is important to check the dampers before the start-up.
OPTIMIX2000
OPTIMIX4000
MUST BE REMOVED
BEFORE START
OPTIMIX6000
OPTIMIX8000
OPTIMIX10000
OPTIMIX12000
MUST BE REMOVED
BEFORE START
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ADJUSTMENT • It is important to set the locking mechanism of inlet damper in correct position
OF LOCKING to avoid overload of pneumatic cylinder.
MECHANISM
• If the inlet damper is fully closed, the locking arms will be in position as shown
in the picture.
CORRECT
ADJUSTMENT
INCORRECT
ADJUSTMENT
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5.19 First start-up

IMPORTANT! Prior to the first start-up the various machine functions have to be checked.
Before delivery, the mixer was test-run in an ANDRITZ workshop.
COVERS All covers have to be mounted and firmly bolted.
BOTTOM It is important to check that the dampers close tightly.

DAMPERS
CHECKLIST
Step Control activity
BEFORE THE
START-UP
1 Check the trough for foreign objects.
AND AFTER
REPAIRS 2 Check the open and closed position of the outlet gate and the switch
signal for open and closed position.
3 Check the open and closed position of the inlet gate and the switch
4 Check that the two guards above the linkage mechanism at the outlet
gate have been mounted.
5 Check that the cleaning door(s) at the outlet pipe is (are) closed.
6 Check that the paddles do not touch the trough: distance of 5-10 mm.
7 Check that the doors cannot open, when the mixer is running.
8 Check the direction of rotation.
9 Check air cleaning OPTIMIX2000 Mineral
10 Check air sealing (optional)
When manufactured of carbon steel (mild steel) the trough surface is very rough,
which may cause a poor emptying. A smooth surface can be achieved by letting
the paddle mixer run for four hours with unground maize.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
6.1 Application
The paddle mixer must only be used for the material described by ANDRITZ.
When using the machine for other purposes than those described in this manual,
it will be considered contrary to the stipulated application.
ANDRITZ cannot be held responsible for damage occurred due to incorrect use.
The user has the sole responsibility for any damage due to incorrect use.
It is to be expected that the purchaser of the machine trains local operators in the
maintenance and operation of the delivered equipment. This training should be
carried out by a start-up technician, which is a service offered by ANDRITZ.
6.2 User obligations

DANGER OF • Read and understand the user manual. Make sure that all safety instructions
PERSONAL correspond to the description in chapter 2, Safety.
INJURY
• Correct audible or otherwise perceptible operating troubles immediately,
no matter if these can be remedied by the buyer on site, or if they require
assistance from a machine fitter from ANDRITZ.
• Do not start the machine, until all guards have been mounted and placed
correctly and all doors have been closed.
• Do not open doors or remove guards, while the machine is running.
• Do not place hands, feet, tools or other foreign objects in the mixer, while it is
running. Such actions may lead to bodily harm.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
6.3 Checklist before start-up

BEFORE
Step Control activity
START-UP
1 Check the trough for foreign objects.
2 Check the open and closed position of the Outlet gate and the switch
3 Check the open and closed position of the Inlet gate and the switch
4 Check that the two guards above the linkage mechanism at the Outlet
gate have been mounted.
5 Check that the cleaning door(s) at the outlet pipe is (are) closed.
6 Check that the paddles do not touch the trough: distance of 5-10 mm.
6.4 Machine start-up
The start-up and operating instructions are to be elaborated by the manufacturer

of the control.
The control has to be constructed in accordance with the specifications in

”Control system”. In case the machine was purchased with a control from
ANDRITZ, the start-up and operating instructions will be included in the control
manual.
6.5 Control during start-up
All mounted guards and hatches must be securely fixed before putting the paddle
mixer into operation.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
6.6 Control during operation

• Check that the oil, steam and water addition agrees with the material in
question.
• Check the machine for dissonances.
• Check the tightness of the machine.
• Check the lubricating systems regularly.
6.7 Machine stop

EMERGENCY Only an empty mixer has a caster, as the mass in the mixer contribute to slowing
STOP/POWER down the mixer shaft rapidly.
FAILURE
The machine is intended to stop immediately, regardless of the operating
conditions.
MANUAL STOP In case the machine has been purchased with a control from ANDRITZ, the stop
procedure in the control manual has to be followed.
AUTOMATIC The mixer will stop automatically at a signal from the control system.
STOP
RESTART The mixer is not designed to continuously start / stop.

AFTER A STOP
After an emergency stop of a full mixer, a restart can be performed according to
the filling and the density of the material in the mixer.
If the motor cannot drag the mixing shaft around due to the filling degree, the
mixer has to be emptied before a restart.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
6.8 Operation
MIXING TIME The mixing to a CV<5 will take from 90-120 seconds (depends on the mixer
type). However, this depends specifically on different parameters, such as
material, particle size and liquid addition.
PROBABILITY MIXING QUALITY

AS A FUNCTION
OF MIXING
TIME PROBABILITY (%)
MIXING TIME (SECONDS)
The mixing quality has been evaluated by means of a MicroTracer ©. The result
is shown above with the mixing quality (probability) as a function of the mixing
time.
For further information about the mixing accuracy, a test report can be requested
from ANDRITZ.
MIXING TIME AT • The duration of the liquid spraying period must be adapted so that it
THE ADDITION corresponds to the mixing time.
OF LIQUIDS
(INDICATIVE) • The spraying can only start after the achievement of a complete dry mixing.
• The spraying must be performed through nozzles.
Max. addition of liquids
Fat 8%
Molasses 5%
FILLING To obtain a good performance, the mixer must never be filled more than 100% or
DEGREE exceed the nominal filling degree (see chapter 3, Machine data).
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6.9 Filling and discharge

FILLING The mixer must be running during the filling. With an ANDRITZ pre-bin the filling
takes approx. 5-10 seconds and the homogenisation starts when the material
enters the mixer.
DISCHARGE The mixer must be running during the emptying to ensure an optimum emptying.
After the discharge, the direction of rotation of the mixing aggregate can be
reversed to clean the mixer interior. The direction of rotation should be reversed
after each batch.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
6.10 Troubleshooting
If changes occur in the paddle mixer functioning during operation, the machine
should be stopped immediately and the malfunction should be informed to the
person responsible for the machine.
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Vibrations In case of vibrations during operation, Control and remove the source of the
the source of the vibrations has to be vibrations.
located, e.g.
• Rubbing between trough and

mixer motor.
• Wedged foreign object.
• Defective bearing.
• Defective gear.
• Loose pieces, e.g. paddles.
• Imbalance in standard motor.
• Foreign object in mixer.
Noise The noise may be caused by: Control and remove the cause of the
noise.
• Foreign object in mixer.
• Rubbing between trough and
mixer shaft.
• Defective bearing.
• Defective gear.
• Loose moment arm.
Dust Possible dust nuisances may be Clean or change seals.
caused by:
Adjust joints at flange and bottom
• Damaged seals in service door. damper.
• Clogged return channel.
• Untight flange joints.
• Leaky Outlet gate.
Increased mixing Clogged nozzles reduce the liquid Clean nozzles, install filter,
time flow and increase the spraying time macerators, ultrasound breakers etc.
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MAINTENANCE
7.1 General instructions

Reference is made to the enclosed operating instructions from other suppliers.
Mounting and service works on the equipment should only be made by qualified
personnel in accordance with national safety demands.
7.2 Safety regulations

DANGER 99 Follow the safety instructions for the products in question when handling oil,
grease and other chemical substances, such as detergents.
99 Stop the machine and disconnect and lock the supply separator before
performing any cleaning or maintenance work.
99 Disconnect the compressed air supply to the outlet gate and inlet gate and
secure the switch with a padlock during lubrication, cleaning and maintenance
work.
99 Be extremely careful when staying inside the mixing trough, as there is a risk
of shaft rotations during cleaning or maintenance of machines without the
possibility of locking the mixing shaft.
99 Use appropriate hand, eye and body protection during maintenance works.
99 Follow the dismantling instructions in order to avoid personal injury.
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7.3 Cleaning instructions

The cleaning cycle is to be based on the hygiene rules in force for the line of
business in question.
To protect the machine functioning and prevent galvanic corrosion and the
occurrence of bacteria and microorganisms, regular cleaning of the machine is
very important. The cleaning applies to all parts in contact with the feed.
The machine and the machine area must be kept clean. Possible leaks must be
repaired immediately.
INTERIOR All types of attached feed have to be removed carefully, as insufficient cleaning
CLEANING may result in inaccurate dosing and cross-contamination during a change of
recipe.
The rubber air sealing in the bottom damper has to be cleaned, while the damper
is open. All fat and molasses residues must be scraped off, and the tightness of
the flap has to be checked in closed position.
Fat and molasses residues must be removed from the trough and mixer device
with a spatula.
Work in the mixer interior require that the mixer and the bin are properly vented.
Furthermore, appropriate clothing has to be worn during works in the mixer
interior (see chapter 2).
EXTERIOR Outside surfaces are to be cleaned by means of vacuum cleaning. Fat and
CLEANING molasses have to be removed by means of a detergent.
LIQUID It is important to clean the area around the liquid nozzles with a vacuum cleaner
ADDITION and a stiff angled brush to remove stuck material.
99 Only clean the machine with an approved, dry detergent in places, where
cleaning is required.
99 Do not use chlorine-containing, acidiferous, wet or grinding products for the
cleaning of the machine.
99 Do not use wire brushes and tools, which unintentionally may cause sparks or
static electricity.
Cleaning = removal of dirt (oil, grease, protein, salts, sand, stones, gravel, etc.).
Disinfection = removal of microorganisms.
The cleaning should take place in accordance with EN1672-2 and other industrial
recommendations.
Care should be taken with wet cleaning in areas with electric components.
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7.4 Preservation
PRODUCTION After a production stop of long duration, the machine has to be thoroughly
STOP cleaned, and all exposed and unprocessed metallic parts should be protected
against damage and corrosion. If the storage is prolonged, the bearings should
be pumped full of grease to prevent corrosion.
The machine shafts are to be rotated every 4-6 weeks to maintain the rotating
ability and to protect bearings and gear wheels from corrosion, etc.
Before taking the machine into operation again, it should be cleaned in order to
remove foreign objects, water, corrosion, insect pests etc.
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7.5 Lubricant chart

BEARING On delivery from ANDRITZ the bearings have been lubricated with the supplier’s
standard grease type.
Subsequent lubrication should be carried out with the same type of lubricant or
equivalent according to the chart below.
SMALL FLANGE The flange bearings are ”maintenance-free bearings”, the supplier recommends
BEARINGS that the bearings must be relubricated at least every third year (30,000 hours).
The bearings are used in a industrial environment such as high temperature,

affected by dust and run for many hours a day, ANDRITZ would therefore
recommend refilling the bearing with a small amount of grease every year.
Lubricant chart
Make Designation Saponification basis
NLGI No. Thickener type
Mobil Mobil XHP 222 2 Li/Pb
SHELL Gadus S3 V220C 2 2 Li/Pb
KLÜBER Klüberplex BE 31-222 2 Li/Pb
• Lubricants recommended by oil companies.
• The above grease and oil types should not be mixed.
The indicated grease types can be used in temperatures between –30°C and +110°C (-22°F and
230°F).
If another make is used, the bearings must be cleaned thoroughly before applying the other
lubricant.
When buying another lubricant, the local supplier of lubricants should be able
to document that the lubricant in question is compatible with the above data.
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7.6 Lubrication chart for bearings and gear
Lubrication chart for bearings and gear

Interval
Part Quantity Hourly Daily Monthly Half-yearly Yearly

Bearings (1) 90 g Every 6
months
Bearing seals (2) 20 g Monthly
Small flange 2g 8000 h

bearings
Gear and Motor See separate
instructions and
gear nameplate
The shaft must rotate during relubrication.
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7.7 Adjustment and control chart
Adjustment and control chart

Interval
Part Other Weekly Monthly 3 months Yearly

ATEX 20 or 21 Control and
A inside/1000 adjustment/
hours 2000 hours
B Cleaning
Control/4000
C
hours
Control and
D adjustment/
2000 hours
Tighten before Re-tighten after
E Control yearly
start first month
Control and
F
adjustment
See gear and
Motor
motor manual
THE INTERVALS ARE INDICATIVE, AS THEY DEPEND ON THE MATERIAL BEING

MIXED.
B. LIQUID D. INLET GATE:

NOZZLES: CHECK REGULARLY FOR
CLEAN THE LEAKS AROUND THE
AREA AROUND SEALS.
THE LIQUID
NOZZLES. A. PADDLES:
RE-TIGHTEN THE
C. BEARINGS: PADDLES AND CHECK
CHECK THE FOR DAMAGED OR WORN
CLEARANCE. PADDLES. CHANGE AND
ADJUST THE PADDLE
E. BOLTS: DISTANCE, IF NECESSARY.
TIGHTEN THE
BOLTS ON THE
MIXER ARMS F. LOCK FOR OUTLET GATE:
BEFORE START. CHECK REGULARLY.
RE-TIGHTEN
AFTER FIRST
MONTH.
D. OUTLET GATE:
CHECK REGULARLY
FOR LEAKS AROUND
THE DAMPER.
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7.8 Repair and replacement of mixing arm

In order to keep the end wall clean, it is important that the outer paddle arm is
adjusted up against the end wall.
Side covers are not intended for dismount when performing service inside the
mixer
1. Tighten the bolts by means of a torque wrench according to the table below.
Mixer type Torque Nm
(clamp for arm)
OPTIMIX2000 290
OPTIMIX4000 370
OPTIMIX6000 370
OPTIMIX8000 370
OPTIMIX10000 720
OPTIMIX12000 720
2. Re-tighten after first month.
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7.9 Repair and replacement of paddles

PADDLE To achieve the optimum mixing effect, the paddle clearance to the trough has to
ADJUSTMENT be adjusted regularly to 5-10 mm.
Be extremely careful when staying inside the mixing trough, as there is a risk of
shaft rotations during cleaning or maintenance of machines without the possibility
of locking the mixing shaft.
1. Loosen the bolts.

2. Push out the paddles towards the trough with a 5 mm shim between the
paddle and the trough. The paddles can be closer to the trough, but without
any interaction between paddles and trough.
3. Apply a set of Nordlock washers to each bolt and tighten the bolts by means
of a torque wrench (tightening torque: M16 quality A2, 140 Nm).
4. Turn the mixer shaft and check that the paddle does not touch the trough
anywhere.
Replace the paddles, when the adjustment possibility of the oblong holes has
been used up.
Make sure to order the correct paddle type when ordering new paddles.
CONTROL OF During the adjustment of the paddles, it is important to check that the bolts on the
PADDLE ARM paddle arm are correctly tightened by means of a torque wrench.
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7.10 Outlet gate adjustment

The correct adjustment of the Outlet gate position appears from the illustration.
1.ADJUSTMENT BOLT
10. LOCKING ARM
12. LOCKING
BRACKET
2. SEALING PLATES
4. SUPPORT BRACKET BOLT
5. DAMPER ARM BOLT

8. END SEALING PLATES
10. LOCKING ARM
3. ADJUSTMENT BOLT
12. LOCKING BRACKET

6. TROUGH PLATE
2. SEALING PLATE 11. AIR RUBBER SEAL (OPTIONAL)
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6. TROUGH 7. DAMPER 8. END SEALING

PLATE PLATE PLATES
9. END STOP
CLOSED 1. Loosen the bolts for sealing plates (pos. 2), support bracket (pos. 4) and
OUTLET GATE damper arm (pos. 5).
2. Use the bolts (pos. 1 and 3) to adjust the damper, until the trough plate (pos. 6)
and the damper plate (pos. 7) have been aligned.
3. Place the locking bracket (pos. 10) centred around the locking arm (pos 12)
and adjust the bolts (pos. 1 and 4), until the locking arm is in contact with the
locking bracket.
4. Adjust the sealing plates (pos. 2 and 8) up against the trough plate (pos. 7).
• Open the bottom damper and clean the CHECK
contact surface underneath the trough FOR CLOSE
thoroughly. CONTACT
• Close the bottom damper.

• Loosen the nuts and push the sealing
plates against the trough, so there is
contact on the entire length.
• Tighten the nuts, and check if there is
contact on the entire length.
NUT
5. Tighten the damper after the adjustment of all bolts.
Adjust all locking arms to make the sealing plates seal against the trough plate in
the full length of the Outlet gate.
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OUTLET GATE To check the tight closing of the bottom damper, it is necessary to climb into the
SEAL surge bin via the manhole.
Before the manhole is opened, it is important to ensure:

• That the mixer is empty and properly secured.
• That it is not possible to add material to the mixer.
• That all safety requirements in chapter 2 Safety have been observed.
An inspection of the seal requires that the outlet gate can be opened and closed.
MANHOLE
PRE-BIN
MIXER
SURGE BIN
MANHOLE
CONTROL OF It is important to check that:

SEALS AND
SEALING PLATE • All seals are tight. Worn seals must be replaced.
• The bottom is closed by means of sealing plates in the full length of the mixer.
In case of leaks , the flaps have to be aligned by means of the adjusting screws.
Contact ANDRITZ for adjustment instructions.
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7.11 Cleaning of liquid door seals

In order to have a tight sealing between the mounting plate for the liquid nozzles
and the liquid door.
Each mounting plate is equipped with a rubber list that keeps the door tight during
operation.
Before closing the machine after service or cleaning works, it should be checked
that the seals are undamaged and clean. The rubber list must be replaced or
cleaned, if it is damaged or dirty.
LIQUID NOZZLES TOP HATCH
MOUNTING PLATE
SEALING
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7.12 Mounting of bearings
BEARING, MOTOR END BEARING, ACCESS DOOR
BEARING
HOUSING
GUIDE
RINGS
BEARING
SEALS
B
B(1:1)
(231)
(226)
10
The bearings/seals have to be inspected for grease leaking into the mixer or
visible product material from the mixer interior at the bearing ends.
• Dismantle the bearing and the bearing housing before the replacement of
seals.
• Remove the seals and install new ones.
• Mount the seal (1) close to the end of the bearing housing (2).
• Mount the seal (3) close to the outer edge of the bearing housing (4).
• Allow a 10 mm distance between the seals for greasing purposes.
NB: After the remounting of the bearings, it is important to mount guide rings in
the motor end. On mixer with two motors, mound the guide rings in only one of
the bearings.
It is important to follow the instructions from the bearing supplier or contact

ANDRITZ in case of doubt.
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7.13 Mounting of wear plates

WEAR PLATES The wear plates protect the trough, when the mixer is used for the mixing of
(OPTIMIX2000 minerals. The wear plates are replaced by loosening the individual bolts.
MINERAL)
The paddles are to be adjusted after the replacement of the wear plates.
BOLTS WEAR PLATE
Be extremely careful when staying inside the mixing trough, as there is a risk
of shaft rotations during cleaning or maintenance of the machine without the
possibility of locking the mixing shaft.
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DISMANTLING
8.1 Dismantling and scrapping

At each dismantling of the machine, e.g. in connection with removal or scrapping,
the safety rules in force at the time in question are to be observed.
The dismantling has to take place in the opposite order of the mounting. It is
important to suspend/support the individual component properly before loosening
its bolted connections.
In case of scrapping the machine, all environmentally damaging parts should be

isolated and sent to destruction. This applies to the following parts:
• Grease and oil from gear motors (chemical destruction).

• Rubber from couplings, seals, etc.
• Tightening fillets of doors and Outlet gate and other plastic parts are
demounted and combusted.
All electric components should be sent to a recycling plant. The rest of the
machine should be cleaned and sent to a scrap dealer.
In case the machine is resold to another party than ANDRITZ, the seller is
responsible that this user manual accompanies the machine to its new owner.
For the remounting after a removal, it is important to read the chapter 5

”Transport and installation”.
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4.3 Technical description 31

TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION 36

DIRECTIONS FOR USE 68

6.4 Machine start-up 69

EXPLANATION OF CHAPTERS AND SYMBOLS

Dismantling and scrapping

List of spare parts and tools

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1.1 Mechanical user manual

1.2 Guidelines for the use of the manual

• Operation: (Installation, remedy of errors during the working procedure,

1.3 Instructions in the use of the manual

Means: Machinery instruction.

Means: Reference to another section or appendix.

Means: Safety information/warning regarding provisions and prohibitions to avoid

Means: Prohibition of using the machine in an inappropriate and reckless way as

1.4 Field of application

DEMANDS ON • The machine is intended for compound animal feed mixing

DEFINITION OF Potentially explosive atmosphere (ATEX) is evaluated according to the

- II 3D T135°C (for use in ATEX zone 22)

2.1 General safety regulations

In order to avoid serious accidents, it is extremely important to observe the stated

2.2 User obligations

2.3 Warning and mandatory signs

P12 A8 A10 A11 A18

Material no.: Name:

Project def.: Type:

Year: Item no.:

Protective conductor Hot surfaces. The nameplate indicates the type of

2.4 Defined danger zones in the machine area

If there is a risk of personal injury when opening the machine, it is advisable to

During maintenance and repairs, it is the customer’s responsibility to provide safe

2.5 Indication of service area

Access door at the end of the mixer.

DISTANCE, It is important that there is adequate ventilation around the motor.

2.6 Safety during repair and cleaning works

• Follow the instructions provided to avoid unintentional rotation while working.

2.7 Lockout / tagout

2.8 Safe use of the machine

During operation the door is hidden behind a fixed guard.

Before commissioning these locks have to be removed. It is important to save the

MECHANICAL LOCK OUTLET MECHANICAL LOCK MIXING

2.9 Safety-related parts of the machine

DOOR LOCK RELEASE BUTTON.

2.10 Personal protective equipment

• The personal protective equipment listed in section ”Safety information

• Do not attempt to handle heavy machine parts manually.

2.11 Safety at the assembly site

2.12 Safety during machine operation

2.13 Safety information summary for the operator

SUBJECT ASSESSMENT FOR NORMAL OPERATION MARKING

Use appropriate safety equipment when working inside the mixer.

To avoid fall accidents, lubricants or oil should not be spilled in

SUBJECT ASSESSMENT FOR NORMAL OPERATION MARKING

2.14 Safety procedure for the opening of the mixer