Alemite 9979-A User manual

Service Guide
SER 9979-A
9979-A
Alemite Corporation
PO Box 473515, Charlotte, North Carolina 28247-3515
www.alemite.com
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Figure 1 High-Pressure Stationary Pump
Model 9979-A
Description
The major components of the high-pressure
stationary pump assembly model 9979-A consist of a(n):
• air-operated motor
• double-acting reciprocating pump tube
• cover assembly
• follower plate
Pump Assembly
The high-pressure (50:1 ratio) pump included with
the assembly is designed to deliver a range of greases
directly from a 400-pound container.
Follower Plate
The follower plate is designed with a flexible edge
that allows operation in tapered containers.
Specifications
IMPORTANT: For detailed information on
the pump tube (including specifications
and performance data) refer to SER 9930.
For information on the motor, please refer
to SER 339413.
High-Pressure Stationary Pump
Container Weight Width x Height
lbs kg Inches Cm
400-pound 50 22.7 24 x 43-1/2 61 x 110.5

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Figure 2 High-Pressure Stationary Pump Model 9979-A - Exploded View
Item
No. Part No. Description Qty Notes Numeric Order Part # (Item #)
1 9979 Pump Assembly, High-Pressure 1 See SER 9930 9979 (1)
2 338165 Cover Assembly 1 48018 (3)
3 48018 Screw, Thumb 3 77786 (5)
4 172207-1 Washer, Lock, 1/4 " 3 172207-1 (4)
5 77786 Screw, 1/4 " -20 x 1/2 " 3 338165 (2)
6 338911 Plate, Follower 1 338911 (6)
Legend:
Part numbers left blank (or in italics) are not available separately

High-Pressure Stationary Pump SER 9979-A
Alemite Corporation 3 Revision (4-02)
Changes Since Last Printing
Deleted Connector and Coupler from Air Motor
Assembly
NOTE: Refer to Figure 2 for component
identification on all assembly procedures.
CAUTION
Select a clean environment for all assembly proce-
dures. Prevent contamination from foreign mate-
rial. Damage to components can occur.
Pump Assembly
IMPORTANT: Make sure to remove the pro-
tective cover from the inlet of Pump Assem-
bly (1).
1. Install Pump Assembly (1) into Cover (2).
• Make sure to align the Screw holes.
2. Secure the Pump Assembly to the Cover with Lock
Washers (4) and Screws (5).
• Tighten the Screws securely.
Follower Plate
3. Place Follower Plate (6) onto the top of the product.
• With a wobbling motion, eliminate any air that may
be trapped underneath the Follower Plate. Force the
product through the hole in the center of the Plate.
4. Guide the pump tube into the Follower Plate and fit the
Cover onto the container.
5. Secure the Cover to the container with Thumb
Screws (3).
6. Test/Prime the Pump assembly.
• Refer to Service Guide SER 9630 for details.

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