BLA-B20 SPM
BLA-B20 SPM
MANUAL
BLAKESLEE Division of Blako Inc.
1844 South Laramie Avenue [Link] 1149 Bellamy Road North Unit 19
Chicago, IL 60804 Scarborough, Ontario Canada M1H1H7
Phone (708) 656-0660 service@[Link] Phone (416) 751-2625
Fax (708) 656-0017 Fax (416) 751-8539
Revision 8/2005
INDEX
Page
General Information 1
Installation Instructions 2
Design and Use Of Beaters, Whips and Other Accessories 5
Mixing Instructions 7
Mixing Bowl Capacity Chart 9
Available Beaters, Whips and Accessories 11
Operation 12
Parts Section: 13
Figure 1. Column Weldment 14
Figure 2. Bowl Support 16
Figure 3. Power Bowl Lift 18
Figure 4. Motor Mounting Bracket Assembly 20
Figure 5. Motor & Power Train 21
Figure 6. Auxiliary Hub Assembly 22
Figure 7. Lower Planetary 23
Figure 8. Planetary & Beater Shaft 24
Figure 9. Transmission Housing Assembly 25
Wiring Diagrams 30
Electrical Components 34
Service & Parts Distributors 35
Warranty 37
GENERAL INFORMATION
Your Blakeslee Mixer is just one piece of equipment that provides extra profit in your operation.
Consistency of performance will reduce waste and maintain better control over yield.
Your Blakeslee-built mixer has been designed and engineered to assist you in the quick and easy
preparation of fine tasting, quality foods. It is a valuable machine deserving the same maintenance
and attention your other kitchen equipment now receives. By following the suggestions in this
booklet, your mixer will operate for many trouble-free years.
This booklet has been prepared to give you the necessary knowledge for correct operation, load, and
lubrication of your mixer.
The food service operator will also be able to save you labor during the cleaning process due to the
smooth surfaces and design of the Blakeslee mixer. Each beater, whip and attachment is engineered
to perform specific jobs for you. The planetary action of Blakeslee Mixers (beater travels around the
circumference of the bowl as it rotates) assures you of a perfectly blended mix every time.
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Installation Instructions
26.25
670
Travel
Bowl Guard
Travel
Bowl Guard
40.75
10.35
26.50 675
Raised Position
Shown With Type “A” Bowl Guard Shown With Type “B” Bowl Guard
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26.25
670
Travel
Bowl Guard
Travel
Bowl Guard
45.75
1160
30.00 760
Raised Position
Shown With Type “A” Bowl Guard Shown With Type “B” Bowl Guard
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PORTABLE MODEL – U20
1. Electrical Connections
CAUTION: Before making electrical connections be sure that current and voltage of the
mixer are identical to those of electrical inlet lines.
20 quart, 110 volt mixers are furnished with a six (6) foot flexible power cord.
On 30 quart mixers the line cord is to be supplied by the customer. Connections are made
inside the mixer column through the cover plate located on the back side of the column
near the bottom. NOTE: A six (6) foot flexible three (3) prong cord is available as an extra
cost option.
IMPORTANT: On 3 phase mixers, after electrical connection has been made, be sure the
mixer operates in a counter-clockwise direction as indicated by the arrow located above
the attachment. If electrical connection is reversed the transmission will not shift, nor will
the planetary action function.
2 Transmission Oil
After the first 200 hours of operation and every 6 months thereafter the transmission oil
must be changed.
When adding or changing transmission oil use 50 S.A.E. heavy duty oil. 3 pints required.
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Design and use of Beaters Whips & Other Accessories
Each beater and whip has been designed to do a particular type of work. Use only that beater or whip
for the work for which it was designed. For example: never use a batter beater for mixing heavy
dough’s. Always use a dough hook for dough work.
Following are illustrations of the different types of beaters and whips with an explanation of the work
and use for which they were designed.
Dough Hook
Batter Beater
Used for mixing batters such as cake and muffin batters, creaming
butter, mashing potatoes and vegetables, light cakes, icings and the
average run of light work. Never use this beater for heavy dough
work. When mashing potatoes, etc. it is advisable to start with the
bowl at its lowest position and as the potatoes or other ingredients
break up, the bowl should be raised to its working position. This
procedure eliminates severe strain to the beater and to the mixer
proper and consequently adds to their life and efficiency.
Wire Whip
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“PK” Pastry Knife
Used for cutting flour and shortening together in a pie dough, pastry
shells and for cutting lard or shortening into flour. The “PK” pastry
knife should always be used for such work so that pie crusts, etc, are
mixed with as little rubbing as possible and so that the shortening will
be in small pieces to produce a flaky product.
Bowl Extension
Extension Rims are merely vertical sided splash covers. They are
not covers in form but do provide higher side walls to prevent throw-
out of ingredients. Usually they are not recommended because they
are invitations to overloading a machine beyond its point of maximum
efficiency. Extension rims permit more air to enter the bowl and
prevents splash of light ingredients.
The true capacity of a mixer is not the amount of material that can be put in the bowl or the amount of
the total batch which can be mixed with in the power of the motor. The true capacities and the most
efficient (therefore the best money makers) are the ideal loads which permit a Mixer to operate at
peak efficiency, so far as development, yield or aeration have their effect on the mixing operation.
Splash Covers
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Mixing Instructions
FOR BEST
RESULTS
Operators have their own particular ways of operating their
mixing machines, so no attempt will be made to set up iron
clad instructions, but there are certain general principles that
should be followed in the various operations. These general
principles as listed below should be helpful to old and new
operators.
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Mixing Dough
Mashing Potatoes
Always use the dough hook for mixing heavy
Use the batter beater and pre-heat the bowl and doughs. Do not overload the mixer with too large
beater. Lower the mixing bowl before putting in batches. (See the capacity chart on page 7.)
the potatoes to be mashed then gradually raise When using the dough hook, the mixing should
the bowl to its working position. be started at low speed only. The bowl should be
Start the operation on low speed. When the in its lowest position gradually raised to working
potatoes have been broken up, stop the mixer position. Remember – an increased mixing time
and add milk or cream, butter and seasoning. means a decreased fermentation time. Weighing
Many operators like to change to the wire whip for materials each mix time will insure a standard
whipping in the milk or cream since more of a product. Stop the mixer occasionally to lower the
whipping action is obtained to produce a fluffier dough mass from the hook and to scrape the
mashed potato. bowl.
Cake Batters and Cookie Dough Important – In mixing heavy doughs be sure to
use the dough hook, be sure not to overload the
Use the batter beater. Butter or shortening can mixer (see capacity chart on page 7,) and be sure
be thoroughly creamed in about 10 minutes. The to start the mixer on low speed with the bowl in
butter or shortening should be at room operating position.
temperature. Always lower the mixing bowl
before putting in the ingredients then gradually Biscuit Mix
raise the bowl to its working position.
Sugar should be added to recipes at a medium Use “W” wire whip and bowl extension ring (to
speed. When all of the sugar has been added, confine ingredients to bowl). Mix shortening and
stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the dry ingredients until shortening is blended and
mixing bowl with a spatula to insure a smooth mixture is granular in appearance. Turn off
mix. Be careful not to add sugar until the butter mixer. Scrape bowl down with bowl knife. Store
or shortening has been thoroughly creamed. in covered can until ready for use. Use beater or
When adding dry ingredients, stop the mixer dough hook when adding liquid; start mixing on
occasionally and scrape the upper part of the slow speed and bowl in lowest position, then
bowl with a spatula to make sure that every gradually rise to the working position. Do not
portion will be efficiently mixed into the recipe. over mix.
Always operate the mixer on slow speed while
adding dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients Pastries
alternately with liquid, starting and ending with dry
ingredients. Do most of the beating before the Use the “PK” pastry knife, as pastries should be
flour and milk are added. Over beating after mixed with as little “rubbing” as possible. The
these two ingredients causes a sub-standard “PK” pastry knife leaves the shortening in small
mixture. pieces to produce a flaky product. Remember,
over-worked dough makes tough pastry, and
working in too much flour tends to toughen
pastry.
Sweet Dough
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Mixing Bowl Capacity Chart
CAPACITY OF BOWL
(Finished Material)
KITCHEN MATERIALS 20 Qt. 30 QT.
Egg whites 1 qt. 1 ½ qt.
Mashed potatoes 15 lbs. 23 lbs
Mayonnaise (qts. Of oil) 10 qts 12 qts
Meringue (pts. Of water) 1 ½ Pts. 2 pts.
Waffle or Hot cake batter 8 qts. 12 qts
Whipped cream 4 qts. 6 qts
BAKE SHOP MATERIALS
Angle Food (8 to 10 oz. cake) 15 22
Box or Slab Cake 21 lbs. 30 lbs.
Cup cakes 22 doz. 33 doz.
Layer cakes 20 lbs. 30 lbs.
Pound cake 21 lbs. 30 lbs.
Short sponge cake 15 lbs. 23 lbs.
Sponge cake batter 21 lbs. 18 lbs.
Sugar cookies 35 doz. 50 doz.
Bread or roll dough (60%AR) 25 lbs. (1) 45 lbs. (1)
Noodle dough 8 lbs. 10 lbs.
Pie dough (50%AR) 17 lbs. 27 lbs.
Pizza dough (65%AR) 14 lbs. (1) 21 lbs. (1)
Raised donut dough 9 lbs. (2) 15 lbs. (2)
Eggs & sugar (for sponge cake) 8 lbs. 12 lbs.
Fondant icing 12 lbs 18 lbs.
Marshmallow icing 2 lbs, 3 lbs.
shortening & sugar creamed 16 lbs. 24 lbs.
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Mixer Capacity Another factor often overlooked is the ability of
your mixer to operate at a higher speed. For
The mixer capacity chart is provided as a guide example, the F 30 has a 45 pound capacity of
for controlling the batch sizes. The capacities bread or roll dough with an AR of 60% in first
listed take into account the amount of product speed. The batch could be mixed in second
which can be contained in a particular size bowl speed but the batch must be reduced by 60% to
and the type of dough or product to be mixed and 27 pounds.
it’s own unique properties which affect mixer
performance. Your Blakeslee mixer is designed and intended to
mix your products in the most efficient way
Also considered and noted on the chart is the possible. There is no need for you to sacrifice
batch absorption rate, the ratio of the weight of individual characteristics when using your
water to the weight of flour expressed as a Blakeslee mixer. Care should be taken during
percentage. The absorption rate (AR) measures your batch mixing. When results are exactly to
how heavy a batch is or the density of the batch. your liking, note carefully the time of operation
In fact, the capacities listed on the capacity chart and speed setting. Under the same conditions
for the products listed below are based on the your Blakeslee mixer will perform exactly the
following absorption rates: same, day after day, providing uniformity of your
Product Absorption Rate product. A word of caution: Do not over-mix.
Bread dough 60% Over mixing can adversely affect the texture of
Pizza dough 50% the product you are mixing. You will also
Raised donut dough 65% discover there is often a savings in the time
required for each mixing operation, and that even
When mixing any of the above products with an delicate products usually mixed by hand can be
absorption rate lower than listed, the batch size adapted to your mixer.
should be decreased proportionately to insure
efficient mixing of the product and eliminate the
possibility of over-loading your mixer. For
example: A DD-60 mixer has a pizza dough
capacity of 40 pounds at first speed based on AR
of 50% according to the capacity chart. If the
batch to be mixed has an AR of 45%, the batch
size must be reduced to compensate for the
difference. The size of the reduction is computed
as follows:
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Beaters, Whips and Accessories
Bowls
Wire Whips
20 QT. 01717
20 QT. 03456
30 QT. 03310
30 QT. 03459
MEAT CHOPPER
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VEGETABLE SLICER
CHEESE SHREDDER
3 4
2 1 15071 Grater Disc
5 2 15021 3/16” Shredder Disc.
1 3 15088 3/32” Shredder Disc.
6 4 15019 5/16” Shredder Disc.
5 15072 1/2” Shredder Disc.
6 20599 Hub & Shaft Assembly - Optional for 20581
(only one required for all sizes of shredder plates and
grater plates)
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Part No. Includes “SD” Sweet Dough Splash Covers
Spindle Beaters
CAP PART DESCRIPTION
20 QT 01394 NO.
20 QT 01542
30QT 01978
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Operation
In Order for your mixer to perform at top efficiency at all times, it is necessary that you follow the
recommendations as laid down by the designing engineers. Give your mixer the same attention you
would give your automobile and your Blakeslee-Built Mixer will give you many years of satisfactory
service.
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CAUTION:
Do not attempt to change attachments while mixer in in
operation. Always shut off mixer before placing hands
or kitchen utencils near or in the mixing bowl
The bowl is raised to working position by means of a lever lcated on the right-hand side of the mixer.
Once raised, the bowl will be automatically located in its proper operating position. The bowl lift is
preadjusted to stop at the proper working position before the mixer is shipped.
The beaters and whips used with your mixer have been
designed to make fastening of the attachment positive and
rapid.
To engage the attachment, line up the slots in the attachment
with the drive pin on the beater shaft. Raise the attachment
and twist to the right. When released the attachment will drop
slightly into full locked position.
To remove the attachment, grasp near the top, raise slightly
while twisting to the left and slide downward.
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Bowl Lift Mechanism Adjustment Changing Speeds
Bowl lift is factory set. However should It is important to the life of the mixer, and to
adjustment be necessary ds so as follows. perfect mixing, to keep the mix in constant
motion. In Blakeslee Built Mixers, which are
1. The mixers have adjustable stops to limit equipped with constant mesh gears and
upward travel of the bowl lift automatic clutch, the speed may be varied by
simply turning the mixer off, selecting the new
2. To adjust upward travel of lift (all models) desired speed with the speed change lever, and
loosen lock nut “B” and turn bolt “A” clockwise to then turn the mixer back on.
bring bottom of bowl closer to attachment end or NOTE: When mixing heavy loads, the
counter-clockwise to increase the distance Transmission should be fully stopped before
between the bottom of bowl and attachment end. shifting speeds.
Retighten lock nut “B”. CAUTION: Attachment
muts not rub on bottom of bowl.
Mounting of Accessories
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Transmission Removal and Disassembly
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Troubleshooting
Attachments strike bottom of Bowl support out of adjustment See adjustment procedure on
bowl page 15
The drag link spring is off drag Remove inspection cover from
link arm back of machine, replace 2” long
heavy spring on rocker guide,
install nut and washer on drag link
Bowl will not raise and lock in place by tightening
nuts.
Crank casting loose on drag link Remove inspection cover from
back of machine, reposition crank
casting, tighten set screws after
being sure crank casting key is in
place on shaft.
Bowl support hard to raise Bowl support binding on bowl Clean off bowl slides and
and lower slides lubricate with light grade of oil.
Transmission operates in one Clutch jaw worn Replace clutch and gear
speed only and has a clicking
noise.
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Type of Trouble Possible Cause Recommended Corrective
Procedure
Transmission slips in 1st gear Overrun clutch worn Replace overrun clutch
Motor runs but transmission Bronze worm gear worn Replace bronze worm gear
does dot operate
Bronze worm gear failure Transmission operated when it Check transmission for seal leaks
was low on oil.
Transmission runs attachment Broken beater shaft or stripped Replace broken beater shaft or
shaft but beater shaft does ring gear stripped ring gear
not
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Parts Section
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ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
* 1 18769 Transmission 1
* 1a 86185 Transmission Reconditioned 1
1b 3330-D No Longer Available
2 01961 Top Cover, Gearbox and Motor Housing 1
3 12549 Screws, ¼ x 1-1/4” Flat Head Machine 3
4 72974 Housing, Motor, Steel (20 Quart) 1
4a 72972 Housing, Motor, S/S (20 Quart) 1
4b 72975 Housing, Motor, Steel (30 Quart) 1
4c 72973 Housing, Motor, S/S (30 Quart) 1
5 72667 Cover Plate, for Rear of Motor Housing 1 Steel
5a 03451 Cover Plate, for Rear of Motor Housing 1 Aluminum
5b 72976 Cover Plate, for Rear of Motor Housing 1 S/S
6 20279 Screws, 10-24 x 3/8” R.H. 4
7 73689 Nameplate for Electric Timer 1
7a 03327 Name Plate for Manual Timer 1
8 17379 Plug 1
9 17380 Snap Ring 1
10 01458 Lever Gear Shift 1
11 15310 Screws, 8-32 x 3/8” Pan Head 1
12 Timer, Electric 1
12a 1957 Timer, Mechanical 1
13 15117 Motor, ½ H.P., 1 Phase (20 Quart) 1
13a 20274 270-325 M.F.D. Capacitor (for 15117 motor only) 1
13b 15118 Motor, ½ H.P., 3 Phase (20 Quart) 1
13c 15119 Motor, ¾ H.P., 1 Phase (30 Quart) 1
13d 18904 540 M.F.D. Capacitor (for 15119 Motor only) 1
13e 15120 Motor, ¾ H.P., 3 Phase (30 Quart) 1
18512 1
14 03573 Screws, 3/8 x 1” Socket Head 4
15 03427 Gasket 1
16 15358 Key 1
17 15141 ‘O’ Ring 1
18 15144 Washer, ½ x ¾” Copper Asbestos 1
19 1
1
20 15143 Oil Seal 1
21 01252 Worm 1
22 15142 Washer 1
23 15145 Nut 1
24 15366 Cable Assembly, Motor to Switch (3 Ph. 208/230 V) 1
24a 18594 Cable Assembly, Motor to Switch (3 Ph. 440/480V)1 1
25 03427 Gasket , Motor to switch` 1
26 95654 Switch Guard 1
27 95650 Caution Label 1
28 97275 Start Button 1
29 97276 Contact Block N.O. 1
30 97274 Stop Button 1
31 97277 Contact Block N.C. 1
• 18769 Transmission is used from serial number suffix #1-B A A and up.
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MODEL F-30 COLUMN & BASE ASSEMBLY
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MODELS B-20, F-20, U-20 SERIES COLUMN & BASE ASSEMBLY
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WIRING DIAGRAM
SUPPLY
LINE
INPUT
3 PHASE
1 PHASE
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ITEMS # 5,6, & 7 NOT SHOWN
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TYPE “A” BOWL GUARD ASSEMBLY
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