Mixing Shelf

• Can I use a fork adaptor lid on the A5 machine?
  No – You can only use the lids made especially for the Alliance style machine. They operate with gear adaptors.
• Can I use plastic platforms on the A5 machine?

No - You must use platform part # R41 for standard quart/liter cans.
• Why do the green safety guards "flutter" up and down while the machine is mixing?

The movement of the green safety guard tells you that each can is inserted properly and mixing. If a green safety guard is not “fluttering”, it means the can is not engaged into the machine properly and the can at that station is not being mixed.

Assembly

• What is the maximum number of shelves I can stack?
  For safety reasons, machines can only be assembled up to seven shelves high.
• Why is it necessary to install the “expanding bolt” into the top drive gear after the machine is assembled?

The expanding bolt, when installed correctly, will secure the drive shafts in place. Failure to do so will cause damage to the drive system. See assembly instructions for more information.
• How important is it to attach the machine to the wall

For safety reasons, the assembled machine must be securely anchored to the wall to prevent tipping. Use the wall brackets enclosed in the base box
• Can I install the motor on the left hand side of the machine?

No - the motor can only be installed on the right hand side of the machine.
• How do I attach the drive shafts together?

The drive shafts do not require couplers to connect them. The A5 base unit has a special sized shaft that is already installed into the motor and drive gear. As you attach the next mix unit, you will install its shaft through the drive gear and into the base unit below.
• The powerhead belt is loose or sloppy. How do I adjust it?

The pulley on the far left side of the machine is adjustable. Loosen the attaching bolt and slide the pulley to the left to tighten the belt.
Note: In most cases the belts will not need to be adjusted. The belts do not need to be very tight to operate properly. It is OK and correct if the belt has some slack in it across the back of the powerhead.
• The gallon shelf on my A5 machine does not seem deep enough for a backup can. Why?

The gallon units have an additional shelf that snaps onto the back of the powerhead and gives you additional storage space to place a second gallon can behind the mixing can. See assembly instructions for proper assembly information.
• What size wrench do I need to assemble the A5 machine?

The 7/16" wrench is included with the machine.