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MX-MA-MTHC Agitator
With Helical-Bevel Gearing
And Drop Bearing

Table of Contents

DescriptionPage
Front Matter

Title Page .....................................................................................................................................1

Table of Contents .........................................................................................................................2
General Safety Rules ...................................................................................................................4

Introduction
Role of Mud Agitators ...................................................................................................................5
Design Features ...........................................................................................................................5
Motors ..........................................................................................................................................5
Shaft Coupling ..............................................................................................................................5
Impeller ........................................................................................................................................5

Installation
Locating Agitators ........................................................................................................................7
Dimensions and Weight ...............................................................................................................7
Lifting the Agitator ........................................................................................................................7
Installation ....................................................................................................................................8
Installing Stabilizer .......................................................................................................................8
Electrical .......................................................................................................................................9
Check Oil Level ............................................................................................................................9
Check Motor Rotation ..................................................................................................................9

Operation
Starting the Agitator ...................................................................................................................16
Operation ...................................................................................................................................16
Safety .........................................................................................................................................16

Maintenance
Checking Oil Level .....................................................................................................................17
Oil Capacity ................................................................................................................................17
Periodic Oil Changes .................................................................................................................18
Approved Lubricants ..................................................................................................................18

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................19

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MX-MA-MTHC Agitator
With Helical-Bevel Gearing
And Drop Bearing

Table of Contents (Continued)

DescriptionPage

Spare Parts Lists

Field Service ..............................................................................................................................20
Getting Help ...............................................................................................................................20
Input Coupling ............................................................................................................................20
Rigid Coupling ............................................................................................................................20
Oil Seals .....................................................................................................................................21
Bearings ................................................................................................................................21-22

Recommended Spare Parts

Recommended Spare Parts ...................................................................................................23-28

Performance Curves
Performance Curves ...................................................................................................................29

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Figure 1.1: Agitator Major Components

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Figure 2.2: MX-MA05-MTHC-2 5 HP 380V/5-HZ MX-MA07-MTHC 7.5 HP
460V/60Hz Agitator Dimensions
Figure 2.3: MX-MA07-MTHC-2 7.5 HP 380V/50HZ MX-MA10-MTHC 10 HP
460V/60Hz Agitator Dimensions
Figure 2.4: MX-MA10-MTHC-2 10 HP 380V/50 HZ MX-MA15-MTHC 15HP
460V/60Hz Agitator Dimensions
Figure 2.5: MX-MA15-MTHC-2 15 HP 380V/50HZ MX-MA20-MTHC 30 HP
460V/60Hz Agitator Dimensions
Figure 2.6: MX-MA20-MTHC-2 20 HP 380V/60HZ MX-MA25-MTHC 35 HP
460V/60Hz Agitator Dimensions
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