Lincoln Quicklub Series Operating instructions

Lincoln Quicklub System Operation
and Troubleshooting Guide
System Operation
The key components of the Quicklub system are:
1. Pump with integrated system control and monitoring
2. Proximity Switch
3. Divider valve network consisting of a Primary Valve and Secondary Valves
4. A lubrication event is initiated by actuating the pump via the integrated controller based
on a preset “pause time” or time between lubrication events.
5. The Pump dispenses lubricant to the primary divider valve
6. The Primary Valve distributes the lubricant to the secondary valves
7. The Secondary Valves distribute and dispense lubricant to the lubrication points.
8. Lubricant flow through the divider valves actuates the Proximity Switch, which sends a
signal back to the integrated controller/monitor acknowledging proper system operation
and turning off the pump.
9. The controller now begins countdown for the next lubrication event.

Cycle
Indicator Pin
R2 ValveR3 Valve
Primary
Valve
Secondary
Valves
Pump with
Controller
/ Monitor
Hose
Tubing
Lube Point

System Troubleshooting
The integrated controller can diagnose certain faults and provides an indication of which
fault it is via a flashing indicator light. Here are a list of the faults and the fault indication:
Fault indication light and pushbutton
Fault Indication
Malfunction
A: LED flashes continuously for one second
ON and one second OFF
Drive motor defective or electrical line is damaged (see causes
and solutions under “A” below
LED flashes for ½ of a second ON and one
second OFF
Lubrication system malfunctioning (see causes and solutions
under “B” below
LED flashes ½ of a second ON and ½ of a
second OFF
Reservoir is empty
LED is continuously ON
Lube fault has been acknowledged by pressing the pushbutton.
Note: Fault acknowledgement does not clear the fault. Clearing
the fault is accomplished by solving the cause of the fault and
pressing the pushbutton for more than two seconds, which will
initiate a lube cycle. The fault is cleared once the system has
completed a lubrication cycle.

A: Fault: The pump motor does not run
Cause:
Remedy:
Voltage supply interrupted
Check the voltage supply to the pump. If necessary, eliminate
the cause of the fault.
Voltage supply to the printed-circuit board is
interrupted
Check the line leading from the pump plug to the printed circuit
board.
If the voltage is applied, the left-hand LED is lit.
Printed circuit board defective
Replace the printed circuit board.
B: Fault: The pump motor runs continuously for duration of the monitoring time (30
minutes)
Cause:
Remedy:
Proximity Switch defective.
Disconnect the main line leading to the monitored metering
device
Unscrew the proximity switch and test it by insert a metallic pin
into the borehole of the detector and hold it there for over 2
seconds and then remove it. If the pump is not switched off
afterwards, check the cable connections to the pump. If
necessary, replace the proximity switch along with the
connector
Cable connection of the proximity switch to
the pump interrupted
Check the cable connections to the pump. If necessary, replace
the proximity switch with the connector.
Printed circuit board defective
Replace the printed circuit board
Grease line blocked
Clear the blockage (See section below on locating blockages)
Reservoir Empty
Refill the reservoir
Air in the system
Purge the air from the system. Note: always pre-fill lines and
divider valves prior to installation
Broken supply line to divider valve with
Proximity switch
Repair the supply line

Locating Blockage in Lincoln Quicklub Systems
Description
In a Lincoln Quicklub Lubrication System, free flow of lubricant from the pump through the transmission
system and the bearings is necessary. If any portion of this transmission system (a divider valve, line fitting or
any bearing) does not freely accept and pass its portion of the lubricant a blockage has occurred. This
blockage will cause a higher than normal pumping pressure to be developed by the pump. Depending on the
application or system design, this blockage with its resultant high pump pressure will usually cause a
complete loss of lubricant flow into the total system and no bearing will be receiving lubricant. The loss of flow
due to a blockage is first indicated with the higher than normal system pressure that is developed by the
pump as it attempts to overcome this blockage.
This abnormally higher pressure that is a result of a blockage is limited, isolated, and signalled through the
use of various performance indicators, reset and relief, incorporated into the system design.
Divider Valve
A Quicklub divider valve is a proportioning device consisting of a minimum of three pistons. A primary divider
valve is the first divider valve downstream from the lube pump. A secondary divider valve is any divider valve
receiving lubricant from the primary divider valve.
Outlets
Each outlet on a Quicklub divider valve dispenses .012 in³ per cycle. If an outlet is plugged, the lubricant will
be diverted to the next outlet down allowing proper proportioning of lubricant to all lubrication points.
Warning —Never block lube outlets numbered one and two.
Locating Blockage
If a blockage exists in a Quicklub lubrication system it is caused by one of the following reasons:
(1) Crushed transmission line in the System.
(2) Blocked bearing in the system.
(3) Improperly drilled fitting in the system.
(4) Blocked divider valve in the system.
All servicing and disassembling should be carried out under the cleanest conditions possible. A blockage in a
Quicklub system will be indicated by the fault light and by the pump element relief indicator, exhausting
lubricant to atmosphere. Before proceeding as outlined, make a visual inspection of the system and check for
crushed lines or improper divider valve installation. Verify that each divider valve outlet required to discharge
lubricant can do so and that no plugs have been installed in an outlets one and two of any valve.
Use Filtered Lubricant Only.
Note: Dirt and foreign material are the worst enemies of any lubricating system.
Procedure
1. Use a manual pump with a gauge. Fill the pump with clean, filtered lubricant common to the system.
Connect the manual pump into the inlet of the primary valve and slowly operate pump. If system will not
cycle freely below 1,500 PSI, see Step 2.
2. With pressure on the primary as outlined in step 1, remove one at a time each supply line (if the supply
lines cannot be removed, remove outlet fittings starting from the bottom and working towards the valve
inlet) and attempt to operate manual pump after each line is removed. Do not exceed 2,000 PSI. If
pressure drops and primary cycles freely after a line is removed then blockage is downstream in the area
that is being served from that outlet. See Step 3. If all feed lines are removed and primary will not cycle,
blockage is in this divider valve. Note: When a feed line of a blocked area is removed a small shot of

trapped lubricant will usually surge out of this outlet as the inlet pressure on the divider valve drops. If
testing in Step 2 indicates a blockage in the primary divider valve, this divider valve must be replaced.
3. Testing accomplished in Step 2 has indicated the blockage is downstream of the primary divider valve.
Reinstall the feed line into the primary valve and proceed to downstream secondary divider valve and
repeat step 2 on the secondary valve. If lubricant can be discharged freely through the secondary valve,
the blockage is in the supply line between the primary and the secondary valve.
4. If high pressure exists on one of the secondary outlets, blockage has been located. Look for crushed line,
tight bearing, and/or improperly drilled fittings and/or lube inlet port. Correct as necessary.
Contamination
If dirt, foreign material or any other form of contamination is found as the source of the blockage, clearing the
blockage will only temporarily solve contamination blockage problems. The source of the contamination
must be eliminated for satisfactory service. The reservoir must be inspected and cleaned if necessary.
The reservoir filling method should be reviewed to eliminate any chance of foreign material entering the
reservoir during filling. All lubricating systems require filtered lubricant.
Grease Separation Blockage
If a hard wax or soap like material is found in the valve outlets, grease separation is occurring. This means
that the oil is being squeezed from the grease at normal system operating pressure and the grease thickener
is being deposited in the divider valve. Cleaning the divider valve will usually result in only temporarily solving
the problem. Consult your lubricant supplier for recommendations on alternate lubricants and your local
Lincoln Distributor to verify compatibility with centralized lubricating systems