Mixing Shelf

• Can I use a fork adaptor lid on the A1 machine?
  No – You can only use the lids made especially for the Alliance style machine. They operate with gear adaptors and should be supplied with the machine.
• Can I use plastic platforms on the A1 machine?

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

The movement of the yellow or 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.
• What are the flip down "fingers" for at each mixing station?
  Alliance machines prior to May 1, 2004 have anti-spin fingers that must be lowered into position to keep the cans from turning while mixing.

Assembly

• 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 together. The first shaft that you install into the motor is a special sized shaft. The shaft is located in the motor box. If this shaft is installed first the other shafts will line up correctly inside the drive gears in the mixing shelf.
• 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 maximum number of shelves I can stack?

For safety reasons, machines can only be assembled up to seven shelves high.
• Why do I have one or two extra drive shafts left over after I completely assemble the Alliance machine?

The Alliance machine allows you the flexibility to mix either gallons or quarts on the bottom of your machine. The motor box has one gallon motor shaft and may also contain one quart shaft. These are special shafts used for attachment to the motor. When you choose your mixing shelf to place on the bottom, a shaft will be included with that mixing shelf. The shaft in the mixing shelf will not be used, because you have already used the shaft from the motor box. Therefore, you will have an extra mixing shelf shaft and may also have an extra motor shaft if two were included in your motor box.
• There are not any "fingers" at each mixing station to hold the cans on my Alliance machine. What is supposed to keep the cans in place?

Alliance machines manufactured after May 1, 2004 (with green colored safety guards) do not require a “finger” to hold the cans in place. Our new Elite mixing lids have a raised “tower” behind the paddle shaft that will fit into the slot below the green safety guard. This tower will hold the can in place. If your lids do not have this feature, please call 800-521-7086 to receive a retrofit part that will attach to your existing lids.
• The first shaft I installed is too long and sticks up above the first drive gear, why?

The drive shafts do not require couplers to connect them. The first shaft that you install into the motor is a special size shaft. This shaft is located in the motor box. Remove the shaft you installed and replace it with the shaft from the motor box.