THUNDERBIRD

Bakery Equipment & Food Machines

INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL NO: ARM-40

Installation, Operation, and Care of MODEL: ARM- 40 Mixer SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GENERAL
The ARM-40 was designed primarily for use in general kitchen applications. This mixer features a timer and #12 attachment hub as standard equipment and is powered by a 1.5 Hp motor.

INSTALLATION
UNPACKING Immediately after unpacking the mixer, check it for possible shipping damage. If this machines is found to be damaged after unpacking, save the packing material and contact the carrier within 8 days of delivery. Prior to installation, test the electrical service to assure that is agrees with the specifications on the machine data plate. LOCATION Place the mixer in its operating location. There should be adequate speace around the mixer for the user to operate the controls and install and remove bowls. The area above the mixer should allow the top cover to be removed for routine maintenance and servicing. Holes are provided in the base for permanent bolting to the floor, although this is not necessary in normal installations. For plastic plugs are supplied with the mixer to plug these holes if they are not used. Once located, the mixer must be leveled. Remove the top cover screws and the top cover. Place a level on the machine surface of the transmission cse and slide shims under the legs (base) of the mixer as required to level it from front-to-back and side to side. Do not replace the top cover until installation is completed. LUBRICATION This is shipped with oil in the transmission and planetary. Check oil levels before starting mixer. Refer to the Maintenance Section for oil level and filling procedures.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
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WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTION MUST COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH INDICATING THAT YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT. BRANCH CIRCUIT SIZE AND PROTECTION MODEL ARM-40 DUAL ELEMENT TIME-DELAY FUSE MINIMUM CIRCUIT MAXIMUM PHASE AMPACITY FUSE SIZE 1 30 30 1 20 20 1 20 20 1 20 20 1 20 20 3 15 15 3 15 15 3 15 10 3 15 15 3 15 6 3 15 6 *Denotes units with Power Bowl Lift.

VOLTS 115 200 *200 230 *230 200 *200 230 *230 460 575

60C COPPER WIRE SIZE 10 12 12 12 12 14 14 14 14 14 14

NOTE: The above information compiled in accordance with the National Electrical Code, 1984 Edition. Three-phase machines must be connected so the planetary rotates in the direction of the arrow on the drip cup. To check rotation: Set the gear shift lever on 1 Apply the power to the mixer, set the timer on HOLD, and momentarily run the machine by pushing the START and then STOP buttons. If rotation is incorrect, DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY and interchange any two of the incoming supply leads.

OPERATION
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WARNING: MOVING BEATER IN BOWL. KEEP HANDS, CLOTHING, AND UTENSILS OUT WHILE IN OPERATION. In order to fully understand the operation of your mixer, you must be familiar with the items identified on this page. These items are printed in italic type the first time they appear. CONTROLS The START and STOP BUTTONS are self-explanatory. The GEAR SHIFT LEVER is used to change speeds. Always stop the mixer before changing speeds. To change speeds, push the STOP button, move the gear shift lever to the desired speed, and restart the mixer by pushing the START button. NOTE: If you do not stop the mixer to change speeds, it will automatically shut itself off and you will have to restart it after changing speeds. The BOWL LIFT HANDLE is used to raise and lower the bowl. To raise the bowl, rotate the handle upward; rotating the handle downward lowers the bowl. MIXING This section explains operation of the mixer and how to install bowls, agitators, and attachments. Bowl New mixer bowls and agitators (beaters, dough hooks and whips) should be thoroughly washed with hot water and a mild soap solution, rinsed with either a mild soda or vinegar solution, and thoroughly rinsed with clear water BEFORE being used. This cleaning procedure should be followed for bowls and agitators before whipping egg whites or whole eggs. The bowl must be installed before the agitator. To install the bowl, fully lower the bowl support. Position the bowl so the alignment bracket on the back of the bowl is under the retainer on the bowl support and the alignment pins on the front of the bowl support fit in the holes in the bowl. Lock the bowl in place by rotating the bowl clamps over the ears of the bowl. If a bowl adapter is required, install it on the bowl support as you would the bowl and then install the bowl on the adapter.

Agitator

To install an agitator, the bowl must be installed and fully lowered. Place the agitator in the bowl, push it up on the agitator shaft, and turn it clockwise to seat the shaft pin in the slot of the agitator shank. Attachments To install an attachment, loosen the attachment hub thumb screw and remove the plug. Insert the attachment into the attachment hub, making certain that the square shank of the attachment is in the square driver of the mixer. Secure the attachment by tightening the thumb screw. Move the gear shift lever to the desired speed and start the mixer to operate the attachment. The meat and food chopper attachment should be operated in second or third speed. If material in the cylinder stalls the mixer, push the STOP button at once. DO NOT attempt to restart the mixer in a lower speed - remove the adjusting ring, knife, plate, and worm and clear the obstruction. THIS ATTACHMENT MUST NOT BE USED TO CHOP BREAD CRUMBS. MIXER SPEEDS Speed 1 (Low) - This speed is for heavy mixtures such as bread dough, heavy batters, and potatoes. Speed 2 (Medium) - This speed is for light dough which must rise quickly, cake batters, and some whipping operations. Speed 3 (High) - This is a fast speed for light work such as whipping cream, beating eggs, and mixing thin batters. CLEANING The mixer should be thoroughly cleaned daily. DO NOT use a hose to clean the mixerit should be washed with a clean dap cloth. The base allows ample room for cleaning under the mixer. The apron may be removed by loosening the thumb screws. Behind this apron is an access cover which may be removed for cleaning. The drip cup (which is secured by two thumb screws) should be removed periodically and wiped clean.

MAINTENANCE
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WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH INDICATING THAT YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT BEFORE BEGINNING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE. LUBRICATION Planetary The planetary oil should be checked periodically. To check, DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY and remove the drip cup, which is secured by tow thumb screws. Remove the fill plug. Oil should be even with the bottom of the fill plug hole. If it is not, slowly add oil and replace the fill plug and drip cup.

A drain plug is located on the bottom of the planetary. Should draining become necessary, remove the drip cup and place a suitable catch pan under the drain plug. Remove the drain plug, allow the oil to completely drain, and replace the drain plug. Remove the fill plug and pour in oil. Replace the fill plug and drip cup. Planetary Seal Occasionally, the planetary seal may become dry and begin to squeak. To correct this, work a little lubrication under the lip of the seal. Transmission The transmission oil should be even with the line on the oil level gauge when the motor is NOT running. If the oil falls below this line, DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY and remove the top cover, which is secured by two screws. Remove the transmission fill plug and add a small amount of transmission oil until the oil returns to the proper level. DO NOT overfill the transmission as leakage may result. Bowl lift The slideways and lift screw should be lubricated approximately twice a year. To reach these areas, fully lower the bowl support and remove the apron, which is secured by four thumb screws. Wipe a thin coat of lubricant on the bowl clamp area of the bowl supports, each slideways, and the lift screw. Replace the apron.

ADJUSTMENTS
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Agitator Clearance The agitator clearance should be checked with each bowl change. The agitator must not touch the bow but there should be no more than 1/8 clearance between the bowl and agitator. To check and, if necessary, adjust the clearance: Install a bowl and the beater. If the bowl and beater come into contact before the bowl lift reaches its stop, slightly lower the bowl, loosen the locking nut, and turn the stop screw counterclockwise enough to prevent the bowl and beater from touching before proceeding with the adjustment. Pour enough flour in the bowl to cover the bottom of the bowl where the beater travels. With the bowl fully raised, briefly run the mixer in speed 1. Turn off the mixer, DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY, and measure the depth of flour where the beater has traced a path. This measurement should be taken at several points assure accuracy. If an adjustment is necessary, remove the apron (which is secured by thumb screws), loosen the locking nut, and turn the stop screw counter clockwise to increase the clearance or clockwise to decrease the clearance. Tighten the locking nut while holding the stop screw, and replace the apron. Reconnect electrical power supply and operate the bowl lift several times to check the adjustment.

Bowl Clamps The height of the bowl is controlled by a spring washer and lock nut, which are located on the bottom of the bowl support. Turning the lock nut clockwise will loosen the clamp, counter clockwise will tighten it. If repeated adjustments are necessary, contact Thunderbird Machinerys Customer Service.

TROUBLESHOOTING
This section contains some simple operator-oriented troubleshooting tips. If any of
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these symptoms appear, check the possible causes -- this might eliminate the need for service. SYMPTOM Mixer will not start POSSIBLE CAUSES: 1. Gear shift lever is not fully engaged 2. Circuit protector in open position check fuse or disconnect switch. 3. Mixer or attchment overloaded. SYMPTOM Agitaor touches bowl POSSIBLE CAUSES: 1. Bowl clamps are not closed 2. Improper agitator clearance see MAINTENANCE section. 3. Bowl clamps improerly adjusted see MAINTENANCE section. SYMPTOM Planetary seal squeaks POSSIBLE CAUSES: 1. Seal requires occasional lubrication see MAINTENANCE section.

ARM-30/40(NEW) PARTS LIST

P-1
DESCRIPTION Bearings Washer Nut -1/2 -20 Pin Bolt Shaft Support Cover Bolt Shift Shaft Spring Washer Nut Nut Switch Pin Spring Slow Speed Gear Spring Slow Speed Gear Pin Slow Speed Gear (8T) Bushing Key Key Key Bushing Bearing #6201 Key Lockwasher Bearing #6201 Attachment Hub Oil Seal Bearing Bolt Spring Steel Ball Speed Changing Mechanism Pin Motor Fan Lockwasher Bearing #6203 Bearing #6204 Oil Seal Key Bolt Switch Pusher Safety Guard Cover Bolt Spring Washer Steel Cover Bolt Spring Washer Washer Washer NO. 75 76 79 82 83 84 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 117 118 119 120 121 126 127 128 129 130 131 134 135 136 137 140 141 142 143 146 147

NO. 1 2 5 7 8 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 53 54 55 60 63 64 65 66 67 68 72 73

DESCRIPTION

Cover Flat Head Screw Planetary Base Speed Change Mechanism Bearing Cap Plastic Plug Center Shaft Bearing Upper Spacer Slow Speed Gear Zero Bevel Gear Upper Clutch Gear Sleeve Clutch Lower Clutch Gear Shaft Center Yoke Shifter Bevel Drive Gear Bevel Drive Gear Spacer Plug Attachment Hub Worm Wheel Worm Gear Shaft Worm Motor Rear Housing Internal Gear Beater Shaft Gear Beater Shaft Lever Bowl Lift Arm Bowl Lift Rod Bowl Lift Spring Bowl Beater Dough Hook Whip Terminal Board Start Winding Bolt Slide Ways Bowl Pin Nuts Bowl Pin Safety Guard Center Shaft Nut Center Shaft Lock Washer Slide Way Bolts Nut - 3/8 Beater Pin Attachment Hub Screw Center Shaft Seal Center Shaft Bearing Upper

ARM-30/40(NEW) PARTS LIST

P-2 DESCRIPTION Micro Switch Timer KNOB NUT Washer NO. 211 212 213 214 215 217 219 220 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235

DESCRIPTION

Pin Spring Pin Spring Pin Spring Switch Pusher Bolt Switch Pad Micro Switch Capacitor Capacitor Micro Switch Bolt Switch Holder Micro Switch

Bearing Transmission Shaft Bushing Gear Box Motor Speed Changing Shaft Speed Changing Handle Bolt Plastic Ball Bowl Support Bolt Apron Pedestal Bolt Case Cover Contactor Bolt

Bowl clamp Washer Nut Base Hub Plate Feeding Chute L Holder Bowl Lifter Handle Lockwasher Overload Switch Nut Pedestal Cover Safety Guard Pad Screw Safety Guard Pin Nut

NO. 148 149 150 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 171 171-1 172 172-1 176 177 178 179 180 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206

Pedestal cover

Spring Bearing Cap Nut Pin Bolt Plastic Ball Bowl Clamp Bolt Bolt Switch Pad Bolt

207 208 209

Nut Cable Gland Cable