Mixing Shelf

• Can I use a fork adaptor lid on the A8 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 A8 machine?

No - You must use platform part F600164
• Why do the orange safety guards "flutter" up and down while the machine is mixing?

The movement of the orange safety guard tells you that each can is inserted properly and mixing. If an orange 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 floor

For safety reasons, the assembled machine must be securely anchored to the floor to prevent tipping. Each foot has two holes that allow the anchoring to the floor; use the appropriate fasteners for your application.
• 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 first shaft that you install into the motor is a special size shaft (located in the motor box). Install shaft through the drive gear of the bottom unit into the motor gear. After attaching this special size shaft to the motor, install the shafts (provided with each unit) through the drive gear and into the drive gear of the 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.
• What is the best way to install the support rods?

The support rods need to be installed before you place the paint cans on the machine. It is best to install the rods starting from the bottom shelf first and working your way up the machine one unit at a time. Make sure the rods are lined up properly (each end of the rod should be located on the same hole in each unit).
• What size wrench do I need to assemble the A8 machine?

You need a 10mm wrench.