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Continuous Loss-in-Weight Blenders 
Chapter 3: Installation 
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Note: Never weld on the blender’s frame, machine or mezzanine 
without first removing the control panel and verifying that the 
blender’s power is disconnected. 
Mezzanine Mount 
In a mezzanine mount application, review the following items before installation begins. 
First, verify the blender mounting locations match the mezzanine supports. Verify that the 
mezzanine is capable of supporting the blender with a full load of material and loading 
equipment installed.  If the unit is unstable in the vertical or horizontal plane, additional 
bracing of the mezzanine floor or blender side bracing will be required.  Remember that this 
is a precision weighing system.  It is only as accurate as the base it is mounted on. 
If a blender is moving due to vibration, the weigh hoppers will tend to remain stationary due 
to the laws of physics dealing with inertia.  This causes the load cells to output erroneous 
weight signals. 
 
Note:  While in operation, the blender applies both horizontal and vertical pressures 
to the mezzanine mount location.  
 
Second, verify ALL clearances to other equipment and structures.  Insure motors, hoppers, 
and control panels have proper clearance for operation, cleaning and maintenance. 
 
Note:  Auger assemblies require a minimum of 24 inches for proper cleaning and 
maintenance. 
 
Ensure that the blender, if feeding the extruder from an offset (not exactly over the center of 
the extruder throat), is mounted with the gravity discharge tube at least at a 60 degree angle 
(See figure 7 below).  This must be more than the angle of repose of the material or bridging 
in the discharge tube will occur and the extruder could starve.  The material connection 
should be made with rigid tubing, if possible. 
Figure 7:  Offset Mezzanine Mount Position