VPMmini

Operator's Manual

Whip Mix Corporation • 361 Farmington Ave. • P.O. Box 17183 • Louisville, KY 40217-0183 USA
502-637-1451 • 800-626-5651 • Fax 502-634-4512 • www.whipmix.com
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Features
• The Whip Mix VPMmini is designed for mixing all types
of gypsum, plaster and investment material.
• Powerful Vacuum – The vacuum pump quickly creates
a high vacuum.
• Hands Free Mixing – The powerful vacuum allows the
unit to hold the Vac-U-Mixer to the unit.
• 99 Flexible Programs – Advanced electronics allow
user to pre-program speed and mix time for specific
materials.

Specifications
Dimensions with stand: (21.75" H x 6.25" W x 10.25" D) Display Characters: 2 Lines

Weight: 23 lbs. (10.4 kg) Operational Altitude: Sea level – 2,000 meters (6,560 feet

Voltage: 100 – 120 Vac, 5A Operational Temperature: 13° C – 41° C (55° F – 105° F)
200 – 240 Vac, 2.5A
Recommended Environment: Vertical position, indoors
50/60 Hz
within operational parameters (see Installation for
Mixing Speed: 100 RPM – 500 RPM more detail)

Vacuum: ≥ 24 in Hg

User Programs: 99

Mixing Time: 5 Seconds – 955 Seconds (15.9 Minutes)

Fuse Type: 5 Amp

Contents Optional Accessories

#6585 500 mL Vac-U-Mixer Part # Description
Operator's Manual — 1 07420 Lubriplate (2 Tubes)
Extra Vacuum Filter — 1 15680 Spatula
Column, Base, Base Cover, Hardware (with Stand) 29342 Wall Bracket
Magnetic Program Log 29343 Bench Stand
Bracket & Hardware (with Wall Mount) 29344 300 mL Vac-U-Mixer
29345 500 mL Vac-U-Mixer
29346 875 mL Vac-U-Mixer
29348 1,200 mL Vac-U-Mixer
29352 350 g Flexible Vac-U-Mixer
29355 650 g Flexible Vac-U-Mixer
29414 Black Sponge Filter

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Symbols Used
= Safety Ground = Warning or Caution = Important Note

Cautions
CAUTION: ALWAYS PLACE ONE HAND BELOW  AUTION: NEVER PLACE YOUR FINGER INSIDE
C
THE MIXING BOWL BEFORE PRESSING THE THE VACUUM CASTING FOR ANY REASON OR
START/STOP KNOB TO RELEASE VACUUM. INJURY COULD RESULT. IF THE MIXING PADDLE
WILL NOT ROTATE, CONTACT SERVICE PROVIDER.
 AUTION: DO NOT OVERFILL THE MIXING BOWL
C
(PAST THE MAX FILL LINE ON THE BOWL) OR  AUTION: IF THE VPMmini VACUUM MIXER IS NOT
C
MATERIAL CAN BE DRAWN INTO THE VACUUM USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS
PUMP OR FILTER, POSSIBLY PLUGGING THE AND WARNINGS IN THIS USER MANUAL, THE
VACUUM LINE. IF THE MIXING BOWL CAN PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE MIXER MAY
EASILY BE REMOVED DURING A MIXING CYCLE, BE IMPAIRED.
THEN THE VACUUM IS NOT AT AN OPTIMAL
LEVEL. FAILURE TO ADDRESS A WEAK VACUUM  AUTION: IF THE DETACHABLE AC POWER CABLE
C
CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE MIXING BOWL TO IS REPLACED FOR ANY REASON, THE NEW CORD
DROP TO THE COUNTERTOP. MUST HAVE EQUIVALENT OR GREATER SAFETY
RATINGS. THE RATINGS ARE EMBOSSED ALONG
CAUTION: IF THE MIXING BOWL WILL NOT THE LENGTH OF THE CORD.
SUPPORT ITSELF EVEN THOUGH THE DISPLAY
INDICATES SUFFICIENT VACUUM IS PRESENT, IT
MEANS MATERIAL IS BLOCKING THE VACUUM
LINE BETWEEN THE BOWL AND THE PUMP.
HAVE A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON CHANGE
THE INLINE TRAP FILTER INSIDE THE MIXER.

Column and Base Assembly

Instructions
1. Lay the VPMmini control head on its face, with the keypad
side closest to the work surface. See picture at right.

2. Secure the column to the baseplate by orienting the open

side of the column with the flat edge of the baseplate, and
threading 2 hex bolts, with washers, as shown below, then
tightening the bolts with the hex wrench provided.

3. Secure the other end of the column (with the rectangular

cutout) to the head with 4 hex bolts and washers, then
tighten with the hex wrench provided.

FOR ASSISTANCE CALL 1-800-626-5651

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Installation on Wall Bracket NOTE: MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS ANCHORED ON

WALL STUDS, EITHER DIRECTLY OR USING A
Preparation PLYWOOD BOARD.
The only hardware supplied with the unit is one #8-32 nut
NOTE: THE DRIVE SHAFT MUST POINT
and the bracket clip. See the instructions below for more DOWNWARD.
information regarding hardware.
Mounting NOTE: KEEP A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 9" (23 CM)
BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE MIXING RING
Make sure the wall can support 23 lbs. (10.4 kg) of weight.
AND THE BENCH.
1. Mount the bracket to the wall using four 1/4" bolts,
screws and lock washers.
2. Place the bracket clip on the back and bottom of the
VPMmini with the screw hole facing down.
3. Slide the VPMmini down onto the wall mount bracket.
(Make sure the place the unit is mounted can handle
the weight.)
4. Install the #8-32 nut onto the threaded stud. See the
illustrations below.

Move the unit

down from top
of the bracket
until secure.

2 Vacuum
Bracket Nut Filters
(hardware included)

Bracket
Clip Slot
Mounting Bracket Clip
Bracket (hardware included)

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Operation
The vacuum mixer is ready for immediate operation after On/Off Button
plugging the power supply cable into the back of the unit.
Press the On/Off button.

Entering Programs
1. Setting the Program number
A. Press the PROG button (Fig. 1).
B. Turn the knob (Fig. 2) to select program number
(Max.= 99).
C. Press the knob (Fig. 2) to set the number.
D. Program number/RPM will flash in top left of screen.

2. Setting the Mixing Time

A. Press the TIME button. (Fig. 3)
B. Turn the knob (Fig. 2) to select the minutes and
seconds (Mins : Secs)
C. Press the knob (Fig. 2) to set the number.

3. Setting the Mixing Speed (RPM) (100 – 500 RPM)

A. Press the RPM button. (Fig. 4)
B. Turn the knob (Fig. 2) to select the RPM
C. Press the knob (Fig. 2) to set the speed (RPM).
Fig. 1 Fig. 3 Fig. 4
4. Storing the Program
A. Press PROG button. (Fig. 1)
B. Press and hold the knob (Fig 2) to lock in the chosen
program. Two short beeps will indicate the program Fig. 2
has been stored.
C. Repeat the steps above to store up to 99 programs.

Recalling a Program Note: Programs cannot be deleted but can be edited by

A. Press the PROG button. following the steps above.
B. Select the memorized program by turning the rotating Note: Recommended 350 to 450 RPM’s for most
knob (Fig. 2) to the desired program number. materials, check with material manuafacturer for product
C. Press the knob (Fig. 2) to lock in the chosen program. specifications.

Mixing 4. Press the knob (Fig. 2).

1. Choose desired Program number by pressing the • Vacuum will automatically start.
PROG Button (Fig. 1) and rotating the knob (Fig 2).
• The paddle in the bowl will start turning after the
2. Powders must be hand mixed into the liquid(s) before vacuum reaches 40% (upper right of screen).
vacuum mixing. • VPMmini will hold the bowl in place while mixing
after the paddle has started to turn.
3. Place mixing bowl drive nut into the mixer.

CAUTION: USER SHOULD HOLD THE BOWL

UNTIL THE VACUUM LEVEL IS 40% TO PREVENT
Hold the bowl and HAVING THE BOWL FALL.
paddle up until the
vacuum supports
both and the paddle
begins to turn.

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Normal Stop Forced Stop

When the program has finished, there will be a beeping 1. In an emergency, the user can stop the unit by
sound. Unit will not release vacuum automatically and pressing the knob (Fig. 2). The motor and pump will
drop the bowl. To release vacuum, press the knob (Fig. 2) stop working.
while holding the underside of the bowl.
2. Press a second time to release the vacuum and stop
the beeping sound.

THE USER SHOULD HOLD THE BOWL WHEN

STOPPING THE PROGRAM

Disassembly and Packaging

Instructions
1. Using the provided hex wrench separate the column
from the base by removing the two bolts located at the
base of the column and the four bolts located at the top
of the column as pictured to the right.

Foam cushion key:

#1 #3 #5

#2 #4 #5

2. Package the unit using the provided foam cushions

(shown above) according to the illustrations below.

Column, Base #5
#1 and Base Cover #3
are optional #5
when sending a
#2 unit in for repair. #4

FOR ASSISTANCE CALL 1-800-626-5651

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Troubleshooting
Paddle Jams – If the mixing paddle jams for any reason, Maintenance/Cleaning
switch the power to the mixer off, clear the jam, then turn Painted Surface – The VPMmini has been painted
the power back on to reset the fault condition, then test with special epoxy based powder coat paint. To clean
the mixer with an empty mixing bowl/lid to ensure normal the surface, use water and a clean cloth. NEVER use
operation. If turning the power off, then on does not reset chemical cleaners on the display screen as this may
the fault, disconnect the power cord from the unit and cause the screen to become dry and easy to scratch.
check the fuse located in the module where the power
cord inserts. Bowls – Keep bowls clean. Residual materials, set
gypsum or investment, can create contamination issues.
Unit Will Not Turn On – Check the power cord to make Replace bowls when they show signs of wear. Worn
sure the unit is plugged into a working outlet. Check the bowls can reduce reactions of phosphate investments
fuse in the fuseholder of the power connector. The unit resulting in casting inconsistency. For a list of solvents
is shipped with a spare fuse in the fuseholder. Note: Use that will harm the bowls call technical support.
only a 5 amp fast acting fuse.
O-Ring Maintenance – If the O-Rings dry they may not
Motor Will Not Start – Check for vacuum, by looking seal properly. Apply Lubriplate* monthly to maintain the
at the % vacuum indicator. If the unit does not sense O-Rings on both the lids and VPMmini.
enough vacuum the motor will not start. Make sure all
seals are in place and are clean and free of debris. Make Vacuum Filter* – An extra filter has been supplied with the
sure the vacuum filter is not clogged. Make sure the VPMmini. Replace the filter when the vacuum is clogged
paddle is engaged properly. Try a different paddle and or the filter is soiled. Preventing the vacuum pump
bowl. If they work, order a replacement for the size that from becoming contaminated will extend the life of the
does not work. If a loud clicking noise is heard when VPMmini.
the paddle is supposed to begin turning call technical To clean filter: Rinse with water and allow to dry before
support. replacing in VPMmini.
Display Is Not Working – Check to see if the unit is on.
Reset (cycle the power off then back on) the unit; if the *Sold separately
start-up tone is played but the display is still blank call
technical support.

Start Button Does Not Start the Program – Reset the

unit (cycle the power off then back on) and try again. If the
problem persists the button is probably bad and needs to
be replaced. Call technical support.

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Warranty Replacement Parts

The VPMmini is covered by a two year parts and Part # Description
labor warranty.
29359 Inline Filter
Service 29414 #5306 Black Sponge Filter
Contact Information: 29415 #5307 Silencer
800-626-5651 or 502-637-1451
29416 #5308 Air Filter
361 Farmington Ave.
Louisville, KY 40209 USA 29417 #5309 O-Ring
29418 #5310 Hose

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