Installing the Mixmate Machine

Installing the Mixmate Machine

Installing the Mixmate Machine

This guide covers how to mount your machine and connect the plumbing.

Important: Do not power on the machine yet. This step is only for physical installation.

1. Mounting the Machine

Choose a location that is stable, level, and easy to access.

  • Secure it: Bolt the machine down according to the manufacturer's guidelines so it cannot tip or move while driving.

  • Protect it: Try to place the machine where it is protected from extreme weather or physical damage.

2. Plumbing Requirements

Before you connect your hoses, make sure your setup meets these standards to ensure the machine works correctly.

Color Codes We use these colors in our diagrams to make things clear:

  • Green: Product lines (Chemicals)

  • Red: Rinse lines (Clean water for cleaning)

  • Blue: Carrier lines (The main water source)

Hose Sizing For the best performance, use product hoses that are 1.25 to 1.5 inches (32 to 38 mm) in diameter. Using smaller hoses will slow down your mixing.

Rinse Pump Requirements If you are using a rinse pump for the inductor, it must be strong enough to clean the jugs properly. It needs to deliver:

  • Flow: At least 25 Gallons Per Minute (95 Liters Per Minute).

  • Pressure: It must maintain 25 PSI (1.7 bar) while flowing at that rate.

  • Note: Maximum pressure for components is 100 PSI (6.9 bar).

3. Plumbing Layouts

There are different ways to plumb the machine depending on how many water sources (Carrier Inputs) you have. Below are the five common setups.

1. Single Carrier Input (Most Common) This layout uses one carrier supply line feeding the system. It is the simplest and most commonly used configuration.


2. Multiple Carrier Inputs Using 2-Way Valves This layout allows multiple carrier inputs using 2-way valves. Only one carrier input is open at a time.


3. Multiple Carrier Inputs Using 3-Way Valves This layout uses 3-way valves to switch between multiple inputs. It provides flexible selection with fewer valve positions.


4. Multiple Carrier Inputs Using 2-Way Valves and Line Throttle This layout combines multiple inputs with a line throttle to manually control the carrier flow speed.


5. Multiple Carrier Inputs Using 3-Way Valves and Line Throttle This layout combines 3-way valves for selection with a line throttle for flow control.


4. Final Check

Before you move on, do a quick inspection:

  • Is the machine securely mounted?

  • Are all liquid lines connected and tight?

  • Are there any visible leaks?

  • Is the machine still powered OFF?