Lincoln SKF Minilube User manual

Assembly Instructions
SKF Minilube
Date:
16.6.2022
Document no.:
MINILUBE
Version: 2C
Read this manual before
installing or commissioning
the product and keep it at
hand for later reference!

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Original EC Declaration of Incorporation in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC,
Appendix II Part 1 B
The manufacturer hereby declares at its sole responsibility that the partly completed machinery conforms to the essential health and safety
requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex I, marked in the Annex to the EC Declaration of Incorporation as applicable and
fulfilled at the time of placing on the market.
The special technical documents were prepared following Annex VII part B. Upon justifiable request, these special technical documents can be
forwarded electronically to the respective national authorities. The authorized company for the compilation of the technical documentation is the
manufacturer.
Designation:
Electrically driven pump to supply lubricant during intermittent operation within a centralized lubrication system
Type
MINILUBE-170-24; MINILUBE-170-12; MINILUBE-170-ST102-12V, MINILUBE-170-ST102-24V, MINILUBE-170LS-
ST102-12V & MINILUBE-170LS-ST102-24V
Furthermore, the following directives and standards were applied in the respective applicable areas:
2011/65/EU: ROHS II including the addition (EU) 2015/863
2014/30/EU: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Industry)
EN ISO 12100:2010
EN 61000-6-2:2005/AC:2005
EN 61000-6-4:2007/A1:2011
EN IEC 63000:2018
The partly completed machinery must not be put into service until it has been established that the machinery into which it is to be incorporated is
in compliance with the provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and all other applicable Directives.
Muurame, 16.12.2020
Juha Kärkkäinen
Design Office Manager
SKF Lubrication Management
Manufacturer: Oy SKF Ab Finland Teollisuustie 6 40951 Muurame FINLAND
Original UK Declaration of incorporation according to the Supply of Machinery (Safety)
Regulations 2008 No. 1597 Annex II
The manufacturer hereby declares under sole responsibility that the partly completed machinery complies with the essential health and safety
requirements of UK legislation Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 No. 1597Annex I, marked in the Annex to the EC Declaration of
Incorporation as applicable and fulfilled at the time of placing on the market.
The special technical documents were prepared following Annex VII part B. Upon justifiable request, these special technical documents can be
forwarded electronically to the respective national authorities. The authorized company for the compilation of the technical documentation is
SKF (U.K.) Limited, 2 Canada Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 2RT, GBR.
Designation:
Electrically driven pump to supply lubricant during intermittent operation within a centralized lubrication system
Type
MINILUBE-170-24; MINILUBE-170-12; MINILUBE-170-ST102-12V, MINILUBE-170-ST102-24V, MINILUBE-170LS-
ST102-12V & MINILUBE-170LS-ST102-24V
Furthermore, the following regulations and standards were applied in the respective applicable areas:
"Ordinance on the restriction of use of certain hazardous substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2012 No. 3032
"Electromagnetic compatibility Ordinance 2016 No. 1091
EN ISO 12100:2010
EN 61000-6-2:2005/AC:2005
EN 61000-6-4:2007/A1:2011
EN IEC 63000:2018
The partly completed machinery must not be put into service until it has been established that the machinery into which it is to be incorporated is
in compliance with the provisions of UK legislation Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 No. 1597 and all other applicable Directives.
Muurame, 5.10.2021
Juha Kärkkäinen
Design Office Manager
SKF Lubrication Management
Manufacturer: Oy SKF Ab Finland Teollisuustie 6 40951 Muurame FINLAND

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Appendix to Declaration of Incorporation in accordance with 2006/42/EC, Annex II, No. 1 B
Description of the essential health and safety requirements according to 2006/42/EC, Annex I, which have been applied and
fulfilled. Any essential health and safety requirements not listed here are not relevant to this product
Table 1
Appendix to Declaration of Incorporation
Valid for: MINILUBE lubrication pumps
No.:
Essential health and safety requirement
Applicable:
Fulfilled:
1.1.1
Definitions
Yes
Yes
1.1.2
Principles of safety integration
Yes
Yes
1.1.3
Materials and products
Yes
Partially1)
1.1.5
Design of machinery to facilitate its handling
Yes
Yes
1.2
Control systems
Yes
Yes
1.2.1
Safety and reliability of control systems
Yes
Yes
1.2.2
Control devices
Yes
Yes
1.3
Protection against mechanical hazards
Yes
Yes
1.3.4
Risks due to surfaces, edges or angles
Yes
Yes
1.6
Maintenance
1.6.1
Machinery maintenance
Yes
Yes
1.6.4
Operator interventions
Yes
Yes
1.7
Information
Yes
Yes
1.7.1
Information and warnings on the machinery
Yes
Yes
1.7.2
Warning of residual risks
Yes
Yes
1.7.3
Marking of machinery
Yes
Yes
1.7.4
Instructions
Yes
Yes
1) Not completely fulfilled: Hazards due to the lubricant used must be assessed by the operator on the basis of the Safety
Data Sheet (SDS) and, if necessary, protective measures must be taken.

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Masthead
Manufacturer
Oy SKF Ab
Teollisuustie 6 P.O Box 80
40951 Muurame, Finland
Email: [email protected]
www.skf.com/lubrication
Authorized local distributors
- Great Britain -
SKF (U.K.) Limited,
2 Canada Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire,
OX16 2RT, GBR.
- North America -
SKF Lubrication Business Unit
Lincoln Industrial
5148 North Hanley Road, St. Louis,
MO. 63134 USA
- South America -
SKF Argentina Pte. Roca 4145,
CP 2001 Rosario, Santa Fe
Warranty
The instructions contain no statements regarding the warranty or liability for defects. That information can be found in our
General Terms of Payment and Delivery.
Training
We conduct detailed training in order to enable maximum safety and efficiency. We recommend taking advantage of this
training. For further information, contact your authorized SKF dealer or the manufacturer.

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Table of contents
Masthead........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Table of contents ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Safety alerts, visual presentation, and layout ................................................................................................................................. 7
1. Safety instructions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
General safety instructions ....................................................................................................................................................8
General electrical safety instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 8
General behaviour when handling the product ...................................................................................................................... 8
Intended use.......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Persons authorized to use the product .................................................................................................................................. 9
Foreseeable misuse .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Referenced documents ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Prohibition of certain activities ...............................................................................................................................................9
Painting plastic components and seals.................................................................................................................................. 9
Safety markings on the product ...........................................................................................................................................9
Notes on the type plate...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Note on Low Voltage Directive ............................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Note on Pressure Equipment Directive.............................................................................................................................. 10
Notes on CE marking ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Notes related to the UKCA marking................................................................................................................................... 10
Notes on EAC mark........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Note on China RoHS mark ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Emergency shutdown ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Assembly, maintenance, fault, repair................................................................................................................................. 11
First start-up, daily start-up................................................................................................................................................ 11
Residual risks .................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2. Lubricants ................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
General information ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Material compatibility ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Temperature properties ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Aging of lubricants ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
Avoidance of faults and hazards.......................................................................................................................................... 13
Solid lubricants .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
3. Overview, design & operation................................................................................................................................................... 14
Main components ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
System diagram, SKF Minilube with internal ST104 control ................................................................................................ 15
System diagram, SKF Minilube with external ST102 control ............................................................................................... 16
4. MINILUBE WITH INTERNAL ST104 CONTROL...................................................................................................................... 17
LEDs.................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Jumpers............................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Lubrication cycle settings, rotary switch T ........................................................................................................................... 19
Lubrication Cycle Schedule 1, Jumper A Open ......................................................................................................................... 19
Lubrication Cycle Schedule 2, Jumper A Closed....................................................................................................................... 19
Test button S ....................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Power failure........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Electrical connections 3pump models with internal ST104 control ..................................................................................... 20
4.6.1 Supply voltage connection......................................................................................................................................... 20
4.6.2 Alarm output .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
4.6.3 Interlock input ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
4.6.4 Wiring diagram .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
5. Technical data .......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Technical specification ........................................................................................................................................................ 22
Designation and order codes............................................................................................................................................... 22
6. Delivery, returns, storage.......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Delivery ............................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Return shipment .................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Storage temperature range ................................................................................................................................................. 23
Storage conditions for products filled with lubricant............................................................................................................. 23
6.5.1 Storage period up to 6 months .................................................................................................................................. 23

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6.5.2 Storage period between 6 and 18 months .................................................................................................................24
6.5.3 Storage period more than 18 months.........................................................................................................................24
7. Installation and dimensions.......................................................................................................................................................24
General information .............................................................................................................................................................24
Mounting ..............................................................................................................................................................................25
Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................................................26
8. First start-up..............................................................................................................................................................................27
Inspections prior to initial start-up ........................................................................................................................................27
Inspections during initial start-up..........................................................................................................................................27
Operation .............................................................................................................................................................................28
Filling and draining the pumping unit lubricant reservoir ......................................................................................................28
8.4.1 Using the filling device (SKF code 11600330 and NLGI2 11600340) ........................................................................28
8.4.2 Draining the reservoir.................................................................................................................................................30
Bleeding the pumping unit....................................................................................................................................................31
9. Maintenance and repair ............................................................................................................................................................32
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................................32
Periodic inspections .............................................................................................................................................................32
Doser operation inspection ..................................................................................................................................................32
9.3.1 B dosers.....................................................................................................................................................................32
10. Cleaning..................................................................................................................................................................................33
Basics ................................................................................................................................................................................33
Interior cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................33
Exterior cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................33
Cleaning the filter of the filling connection..........................................................................................................................34
11. Faults, causes, and remedies .................................................................................................................................................36
System troubleshooting ST104 control centre ...................................................................................................................36
11.1.1 Control unit does not work .......................................................................................................................................36
11.1.2 All the lubrication points get too little or too much lubricant. ....................................................................................37
11.1.3 Insufficient or no lubricant at the lubrication point. ...................................................................................................37
11.1.4 Overgreasing at the lubrication point .......................................................................................................................37
12. Repairs....................................................................................................................................................................................37
Changing the pumping element .........................................................................................................................................38
Changing of line valve..........................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
13. Shutdown, disposal .................................................................................................................................................................43
Temporary shutdown .........................................................................................................................................................43
Permanent shutdown, disassembly ...................................................................................................................................43
Disposal .............................................................................................................................................................................43
14. SPARE PARTS.......................................................................................................................................................................43
Minilube with internal ST104 control, spare parts ..............................................................................................................44
Minilube-170-ST102 pumping unit, spare parts .................................................................................................................45
15. SKF MINILUBE WITH ST102 CONTROL CENTRE ...............................................................................................................46
16. Appendix .................................................................................................................................................................................47
China RoHS Table .............................................................................................................................................................47

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Safety alerts, visual presentation, and layout
While reading these instructions, you will encounter various symbols, illustrations, and text layouts intended to help you navigate
and understand the instructions. Their meaning is explained below.
Safety alerts:
Activities that present specific hazards (to life and limb or possible damage to property) are indicated by safety alerts. Always be
sure to follow the instructions given in the safety alerts.
<
DANGER
These safety alerts indicate an imminent danger. Ignoring them will result in death or serious injury
<
WARNING
These safety alerts indicate potentially imminent danger. Ignoring them could result in death or
serious injury
<
CAUTION
These safety alerts indicate potentially imminent danger. Ignoring them could result in minor injury
<
NOTICE
These safety alerts indicate a potentially harmful situation. Ignoring them could result in damage to
property or malfunctions
Illustrations:
The illustrations used depict a specific product. For other products, they may have the function of a diagram only. This does not
alter the basic workings and operation of the product.
Text layout:
First-order bulleted lists: Items on a bulleted list start with a solid black dot and an indent.
Second-order bulleted lists: If there is a further listing of subitems, the second-order bulleted list is used.
1 Legend: A legend explains the numbered contents of an illustration, presented as a numbered list. Items in a legend start with
a number (with no dot) and an indent.
Second-order legend: In some cases, the numbered contents of an image represent more than just one object. A second-
order legend is then used.
1.Instruction steps: These indicate a chronological sequence of instruction steps. The numbers of the steps are in bold and
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Second-order instruction steps: In some cases, it is necessary to divide up a step into a few sub steps. A sequence of
second-order instruction steps is then used.

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1. Safety instructions
General safety instructions
Putting the products into operation or operating them without having read the instructions is prohibited. The operator must
ensure that the instructions are read and understood by all persons tasked with working on the product or who supervise or
instruct such persons. Retain the instructions for further use.
The product may only be used in awareness of the potential dangers, in proper technical condition, and according to the
information in this manual.
Any faults that could affect safety must be remedied according to responsibility. The supervisor must be notified immediately
in case of malfunctions outside one's individual scope of responsibility.
Unauthorized modifications and changes can have an unpredictable effect on safety and operation. Unauthorized
modifications and changes are therefore prohibited. Only original SKF spare parts and SKF accessories may be used.
Any unclear points regarding proper condition or correct assembly/operation must be clarified. Operation is prohibited until
issues have been clarified.
The components used must be suitable for the intended use and the applicable operating conditions, e.g. max. operating
pressure and ambient temperature range, and must not be subjected to torsion, shear, or bending.
General electrical safety instructions
Electrical devices must be kept in proper condition. This must be ensured by periodic inspections in accordance with the
relevant applicable standards and technical rules. The type, frequency, and scope of the inspections must be determined in
accordance with the risk assessment to be carried out by the operator. Work on electrical components may be performed only
by qualified electricians. Connect the electrical power only in accordance with the valid terminal diagram and in observance of
the relevant regulations and the local electrical supply conditions.
Work on electrical components may be performed only in a voltage-free state and using tools suitable for electrical work. Do
not touch cables or electrical components with wet or moist hands.
Fuses must not be bridged. Always replace defective fuses with fuses of the same type.
Ensure proper connection of the protective conductor for products with protection class I. Observe the specified enclosure
rating.
The operator must implement appropriate measures to protect vulnerable electrical devices from the effects of lightning during
use. The electrical device is not furnished with a grounding system for the dissipation of the respective electric charge and
does not have the voltage strength necessary to withstand the effects of lightning.
General behaviour when handling the product
Familiarize yourself with the functions and operation of the product. The specified assembly and operating steps and their
sequences must be observed.
Keep unauthorized persons away.
Wear personal protective equipment always.
Precautionary operational measures and instructions for the respective work must be observed.
In addition to these Instructions, general statutory regulations for accident prevention and environmental protection must be
observed.
Precautionary operational measures and instructions for the respective work must be observed. Uncertainty seriously
endangers safety.
Safety-related protective and safety equipment must not be removed, modified or affected otherwise in its function and is to be
checked at regular intervals for completeness and function.
If protective and safety equipment has to be dismantled, it must be reassembled immediately after finishing the work, and then
checked for correct function.
Remedy occurring faults in the frame of responsibilities. Immediately inform your superior in the case of faults beyond your
competence.
Never use parts of the centralized lubrication system or of the machine as standing or climbing aids.
Intended use
Supply of lubricants.
The product is intended solely for installation in another machine.
Use is only permitted within the scope of commercial or economic activity by professional users, in compliance with the
specifications, technical data, and limits specified in this manual.

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Persons authorized to use the product
Operator
A person who is qualified by training, knowledge and experience to carry out the functions and activities related to normal
operation. This includes avoiding possible hazards that may arise during operation.
Specialist in mechanics
Person with appropriate professional education, knowledge and experience to detect and avoid the hazards that may arise
during transport, installation, start-up, operation, maintenance, repair and disassembly.
Specialist in electrics
Person with appropriate professional education, knowledge and experience to detect and avoid the hazards that may arise from
electricity.
Foreseeable misuse
Any usage of the product other than as specified in this manual is strictly prohibited. Particularly prohibited are:
Use of non-specified consumables, contaminated lubricants, or lubricants with air inclusions.
Use of C3 versions in areas with aggressive, corrosive substances (e.g., high salt load).
Use of plastic parts in areas with high exposure to ozone, UV light, or ionizing radiation.
Use to supply, convey, or store hazardous substances and mixtures as defined in the CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008) or
GHS with acute oral, dermal, or inhalation toxicity or substances and mixtures that are marked with hazard pictograms
GHS01-GHS06 and GHS08.
Use to supply, convey, or store Group 1 fluids classified as hazards as defined in the Pressure Equipment Directive
(2014/68/EU) Article 13 (1) a).
Use to supply, convey, or store gases, liquefied gases, dissolved gases, vapors, or fluids whose vapor pressure exceeds
normal atmospheric pressure (1013 mbar) by more than 0.5 bar at their maximum permissible operating temperature.
Use in an explosion protection zone.
Use without proper securing against excessively high pressures, in the case of pressurized products.
Use outside of the technical data and limits specified in this manual.
Referenced documents
In addition to this manual, the following documents must be observed by the respective target group:
Company instructions and approval rules
If applicable:
Safety data sheet of the lubricant used
Project planning documents
Supplementary information regarding special designs of the pump. This you will find in the special system documentation.
Instructions for other components for setting up the centralized lubrication system.
Prohibition of certain activities
Replacement of or modifications to the pistons of the pump elements
Repairs or modifications to the drive
Painting plastic components and seals
The painting of any plastic components and seals of the products described is prohibited. Completely mask or remove plastic
components before painting the main machine.
Safety markings on the product
NOTE
Further to the findings of the workplace risk evaluation the operating company has to attach additional markings (e. g.
warnings, signs giving orders, prohibition signs or labelling as specified by CLP / GHS), where appropriate.

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Notes on the type plate
The type plate provides important data such as the type designation, order number, and sometimes regulatory characteristics.
To avoid loss of this data in case the type plate becomes illegible, it should be entered in the manual.
Fig. 1
Type identification plate
Note on Pressure Equipment Directive
Due to its performance characteristics, the product does not reach the limit values defined in Article 4, Paragraph 1,
Subparagraph (a) (ii) and is excluded from the scope of Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU in accordance with Article 1,
Paragraph 2 Subparagraph (f).
Notes on CE marking
CE marking is effected following the
requirements of the applied directives
requiring a CE marking:
2014/30/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility
2011/65/EU Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
(RoHS II)
Notes related to the UKCA marking
The UKCA conformity marking con-
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the applicable legal provisions of
Great Britain.
Notes on EAC mark
The EAC conformity marking con-
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the applicable legal provisions of the
Eurasian customs union.