
4. Maintenance and fault clearance
4.1 Before every use all parts of the unit which are getting in contact with the medium i.e. pump, hoses and
grease pistol as well as the compressed air supplying hoses have to be checked carefully if there are leaks
or damages and if so eliminate.
4.2 Always refill the compressed air maintenance unit with suitable oil.
4.3 Pump does not draw in:
4.3.1 Clean dust trap within the suction line.
4.3.2 Ventilate pump.
4.4 Supply capacity is too low:
4.4.1 Clean dust trap within the suction line.
4.4.2 Check grease temperature, it should not be less than 18°C.
4.5 Air within the supplying line:
4.5.1 Make sure that no air is drawn in.
4.6 Pump is working, but does not supply:
4.6.1 Barrel is empty, change or refill.
4.6.2 Pump draws air, make sure that the suction orifice does not stand in the grease.
4.6.3 Use fitting grease following plate.
5. Safety instructions:
5.1 During working pauses and shutdowns the air stopcock in front of the pump must be closed,
to avoid unintentional supply, for example in case of a leak within the pipe or in case of a
leaking hose.
5.2 In case of permanent installed grease pipe lines a relief valve as a security valve must be built
in at the pump.
5.3 During the operating the pump and all parts of the installation are under a pressure of
400 bar. Do not focus the grease pistol to human beings. Danger of injuring.
5.4 For the pie and hose lines only use material suitable for 400 bar pressure.
6. Liability and Guarantee
6.1 In case of insufficient maintenance, faults on operation, use of not adequate spare parts or attachments
all liabilities and rights of claim under guarantee are void.
6.2 The manufacturer is not liable for improper use of this piece of equipment or ignoring the safety
instructions.
6.3 Technical modifications are subject to change without announcement.
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50:1 Grease pump performance
Marerial dispensing
Air consumption
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