SKF LINCOLN VP Series User manual

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Operating instructions
according to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU
Progressive metering devices of the series
VP, VPK, VPB EEX
VP VPK VPB

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Jürgen Kreutzkämper
Manager R&D Germany
Stefan Schürmann
Manager PD Germany South
EU Declaration of Conformity pursuant to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, Annex X
The manufacturer, SKF Lubrication Systems Germany GmbH, Walldorf Plant, Heinrich-Hertz-Str. 2-8, DE - 69190 Walldorf, hereby declares under its sole
responsibility conformity of the device
Designation: Progressive metering device, series: VP; VPK und VPB
Part Number: 24-3830-*, 24-3850-*, 24-3810-*, 24-3820-*
Year of manufacture: See type plate
Explosion protection marking:
II 1G IIC T6 Ga /-20...+70°C II 1D IIIC T90°C Da / -20...+70°C Metering device with proximity switch 24-1884-2288
II 2G IIB T4 Gb / -35...+40°C II 2D IIIC T135°C Db / -35...+40°C Metering device with 3/2 directional solenoid valve 24-1254-2219
II 2G IIB T4 Gb / -35...+40°C II 2D IIIC T135°C Db / -35...+40°C Metering device with 2/2 directional solenoid valve 24-1254-2212
II 2G IIB T4 Gb / -20...+40°C II 2D IIIC T135°C Db / -20...+40°C Metering device with proximity switch 24-1884-2288 and with 3/2 directional sole-
noid valve 24-1254-2219
with all essential safety and health requirements of ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU as well as the basic safety and health requirements protection requirements
of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC specified below at the time of placing on the market.
Furthermore, the following Directives and (harmonized) standards were applied in the applicable areas:
2011/65/EU RoHSII 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility
Standard
EN ISO 12100:2010 EN ISO 80079-36:2016 EN 60947-5-6:2000
EN IEC 63000:2018 EN ISO 80079-37:2016 EN 60947-5-2:2007/A1:2012
The device 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 ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, and all other applicable Directives.
Walldorf, 11/3/2021
EU Declaration of Conformity

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Masthead
Training
SKF conducts detailed training in order to
enable the maximum safety and efficiency.
SKF recommends taking advantage of this
training. For information, contact the rel-
evant SKF service address.
Copyright
© Copyright SKF
All rights reserved.
Warranty
The instructions do not contain any infor-
mation on the warranty. This can be found in
our General Terms and Conditions.
Disclaimer of liability
The manufacturer shall not be held liable for
damage resulting from:
○Improper usage, assembly,
operation, configuration, maintenance,
repair, intentional or gross negligence, or
accidents
○Use of unsuitable lubricants
○Improper reaction to malfunctions.
○Unauthorized modifications to the
product.
○Use of non-original SKF spare parts
The maximum liability for loss or damage
resulting from the use of our products is
limited to the purchase price. Liability for
indirect damage of any kind is excluded.
Masthead
Manufacturer
SKF Lubrication Systems Germany GmbH
www.skf.com/lubrication
Address of manufacturer plants
Headquarters
Walldorf Plant
Heinrich-Hertz-Str. 2-8
69190 Walldorf
Germany
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Berlin Plant
Motzener Straße 35/37
12277 Berlin
Germany
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]

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Table of contents
Masthead .......................................................................................... 3
Explanation of symbols and signs ....................................................... 7
1. Safety instructions ................................................................ 9
1.1 General safety instructions ....................................................................9
1.2 General behavior when handling the product .....................................9
1.3 Intended use ..........................................................................................10
1.4 Foreseeable misuse ..............................................................................10
1.5 Painting plastic components ...............................................................11
1.6 Modifications to the product ................................................................11
1.7 Prohibition of certain activities ............................................................11
1.11 Notes on the type plate ........................................................................12
1.12 Note on CE marking .............................................................................12
1.8 Inspections prior to delivery ................................................................12
1.9 Referenced documents ........................................................................12
1.10 Markings on the product ......................................................................12
1.13 Persons authorized to use the product ..............................................13
1.13.1 Operator ...........................................................................................13
1.13.2 Qualified mechanic .........................................................................13
1.13.3 Qualified electrician ......................................................................13
1.16 Operation ...............................................................................................14
1.17 Emergency stop ....................................................................................14
1.18 Transport, assembly, maintenance, malfunction, repair,
shutdown, disposal ...............................................................................14
1.13.4 Specialist in maintenance and servicing in
potentially explosive atmospheres ...............................................14
1.14 Instruction of outside fitters .............................................................14
1.15 Provision of personal protective gear .................................................14
1.19 First start-up, daily start-up ...............................................................16
1.20 Cleaning .................................................................................................16
1.21 Special safety instructions regarding explosion protection .............17
1.22 Nullification of ATEX approval .............................................................19
1.23 Operation in potentially explosive atmospheres ...............................19
1.24 Explosion protection marking .............................................................19
1.25 Obligations of the operator ..................................................................19
1.25.1 Identification of hazards ................................................................19
1.25.2 Explosion protection measures.....................................................19
1.25.3 Provision of necessary information ..............................................20
1.25.4 Duty to provide instruction and training ......................................20
1.26 Residual risks ........................................................................................22
1.27 Residual ATEX risks...............................................................................23
2. Lubricants .......................................................................... 25
2.1 General ...................................................................................................25
2.2 Selection of lubricants ..........................................................................25
2.3 Material compatibility ...........................................................................26
2.4 Aging of lubricants ................................................................................26
2.5 Lubricants in potentially explosive atmospheres ..............................26
3. Overview, functional description .......................................... 27
3.1 Overview of progressive metering devices ........................................27
3.2 ATEX marking according to Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX) ..............27
3.3 Information on volume data ................................................................28
3.4 Overview of VP progressive metering device series .........................29
3.4.1 Functioning of a VP progressive metering device .......................31
3.5 Overview of VPK progressive metering device series ......................33
3.5.1 Functioning of a VPK progressive metering device ....................35
3.6 Overview of VPB progressive metering device series ......................37
3.6.1 Functioning of a VPB progressive metering device ....................39

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4. Technical data ..................................................................... 40
4.1 Volume data for VP metering device sections ...................................40
4.1.1 Basic design of VP progressive metering device.........................40
4.1.2 VP progressive metering device with 2/2 directional solenoid
valve for oil and grease, attachment 13 ......................................41
4.1.3 VP progressive metering device with 3/2 directional solenoid
valve for oil and grease, attachment 14 ......................................41
4.1.4 VP progressive metering device with inductive NAMUR sensor . 42
4.2 Volume data for VPK metering device sections .................................43
4.2.1 Basic design of VPK progressive metering device ......................43
4.2.2 VPK progressive metering device with 2/2 directional solenoid
valve for oil and grease, attachment 13 ......................................44
4.2.3 VPK progressive metering device with 3/2 directional solenoid
valve for oil and grease, attachment 14 ......................................44
4.2.4 VPK progressive metering device with inductive NAMUR sensor . 45
4.3 VPB volume data for metering device outlets...................................46
4.3.1 Basic design of VPB progressive metering device ................. 46
4.3.2 VPB progressive metering device with 2/2 directional solenoid
valve for oil and grease, attachment 13 ......................................47
4.3.3 VPB progressive metering device with 3/2 directional solenoid
valve for oil and grease, attachment 14 ......................................47
4.3.4 VPB progressive metering device with inductive NAMUR sensor . 48
5. Delivery, returns, storage .................................................... 49
5.1 Delivery ..................................................................................................49
5.2 Return shipment ...................................................................................49
5.3 Storage ...................................................................................................49
5.3.1 Corrosion protection .......................................................................50
6. Assembly ............................................................................ 51
6.1 Installation information ........................................................................51
6.2 Minimum mounting dimensions.........................................................52
6.3 VP port dimensions, assembly holes, and minimum mounting
dimensions ............................................................................................52
6.3.1 VP in basic design ...........................................................................53
6.3.2 VP tightening torques ....................................................................54
6.3.3 VP progressive metering device with cycle switch,
monitoring type ZY .........................................................................55
6.3.4 VP progressive metering device with inductive NAMUR sensor,
monitoring type ZS (electric monitoring) .....................................55
6.3.5 VP progressive metering device with 2/2 directional solenoid valve 56
6.3.6 VP progressive metering device with 3/2 directional solenoid valve 57
6.3.7 Assembly of the VP progressive metering device .......................57
6.3.8 Connecting outlets on the VPM ....................................................58
6.3.9 Changing VP metering device sections ........................................65
6.4 VPK port dimensions, assembly holes, and minimum
mounting dimensions ..........................................................................65
6.4.1 VPK in basic design ........................................................................65
6.4.2 VPK tightening torques ..................................................................65
6.4.3 VPK progressive metering device with cycle switch, monitoring type ZY ...65
6.4.4 VPK progressive metering device with inductive NAMUR sensor,
monitoring type ZS (electric monitoring) .....................................65
6.4.5 VPK progressive metering device with 2/2 directional solenoid valve 65
6.4.6 VPK progressive metering device with 3/2 directional solenoid valve . 65
6.4.7 Assembly of the VPK progressive metering device .....................65
6.4.8 Consolidation of multiple outlets on the VPK (crossporting) .....66
6.4.9 Changing VPK metering device sections ......................................74

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6.5 VPB port dimensions, assembly holes, and minimum mounting dimensions 7 4
6.5.1 VPB in basic design ........................................................................74
6.5.2 VPB tightening torques ..................................................................74
6.5.3 VPB progressive metering device with cycle switch, monitoring type ZY ...74
6.5.4 VPB progressive metering device with inductive NAMUR sensor,
monitoring type ZS (electric monitoring) .....................................74
6.5.5 VPB progressive metering device with 2/2 directional solenoid valve 74
6.5.6 VPB progressive metering device with 3/2 directional solenoid valve 74
6.5.7 Assembly of the VPB progressive metering device ....................74
6.5.8 Consolidation of multiple outlets on the VPB (crossporting) ....78
6.6 Establishing equipotential bonding ....................................................78
6.7 Electrical connection ...........................................................................78
Connecting the inductive AMUR sensor .......................................................
Connecting directional solenoid valves .........................................................
6.8 Connecting the lubricant line ..............................................................79
6.8.1 Assembly process ...........................................................................80
6.9 Assembly of the lubrication lines using quick disconnect couplings .80
6.10 Lubrication line arrangement .............................................................81
7. First start-up ...................................................................... 83
7.1 Venting a grease progressive system .................................................83
7.2 Venting an oil progressive system ......................................................84
7.3 Inspections before first-time start-up ...............................................85
7.4 Inspections during first-time start-up ...............................................85
8. Operation ........................................................................... 86
9. Cleaning ............................................................................. 86
9.1 Cleaning agents.....................................................................................86
9.2 Exterior cleaning ...................................................................................87
9.3 Interior cleaning ....................................................................................87
10. Maintenance ....................................................................... 88
11. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies ..................................... 89
12. Repairs ............................................................................... 92
12.1 General notes ........................................................................................92
12.2 Replacing inductive NAMUR sensor -see Figure 43 .......................93
13. Shutdown, disposal ............................................................. 94
13.1 Temporary shutdown ...........................................................................94
13.2 Permanent shutdown, disassembly ...................................................94
13.3 Disposal ..................................................................................................94
14. Spare parts ........................................................................ 95
14.1 VP spare parts ......................................................................................95
14.2 VPK spare parts ................................................................................. 103
14.3 VPB spare parts ................................................................................. 109
15. Accessories ....................................................................... 111
15.1 VPB bridge designs (crossporting) .................................................. 111
15.2 VPB check valves ............................................................................... 112
16. Appendix .......................................................................... 113
16.1 Declaration of Conformity proximity switch.................................... 113
16.2 Declaration of Conformity directional solenoid valves .................. 114

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Explanation of symbols, signs, and abbreviations
Explanation of symbols and signs
General warning Risk of electrical shock Risk of slipping Hot surfaces
Being drawn into machinery Crushing hazard Pressure injection Suspended load
Electrostatic sensitive
components
Potentially explosive
atmosphere
Wear personal protective gear
(goggles)
Wear personal protective
gear (face mask)
Wear personal protective gear
(gloves)
Wear personal protective gear
(protective clothing)
Wear personal protective gear
(protective footwear) Unlock the product General notes Unauthorized persons must be kept away
CE marking Disposal of waste electrical
and electronic equipment Disposal, recycling
Warning level Consequence Probability Symbol Meaning
DANGER Death, serious
injury Immediate Chronological instructions
WARNING Death, serious
injury Possible Bullet list items
CAUTION Minor
injury Possible Indicates the requirements that must be met for the actions de- scribed in the following
NOTICE Property damage Possible

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Abbreviations and conversion factors
re: regarding °C degrees Celsius °F degrees Fahrenheit
approx. approximately K Kelvin Oz. ounce
i.e. that is N Newton fl. oz. Fluid ounce
etc. et cetera h hour in. inch
poss. possibly s second psi pound per square inch
if necessary if necessary d day sq.in. square inch
usually usually Nm Newton meter cu. in. cubic inch
incl. including ml milliliter mph miles per hour
min. minimum ml/d milliliters per day RPM Revolutions per minute
max. maximum ccm cubic centimeter gal. gallon
Min. minute mm millimeter lb. pound
etc. et cetera l liter hp horsepower
e.g. for example db (A) Sound pressure level kp kilopound
kW kilowatt > greater than fpsec feet per second
U Voltage < less than Conversion factors
R Resistance ± plus minus Length 1 mm = 0.03937 in.
I current intensity Ø diameter Area 1 cm² = 0.155 sq.in.
V volt kg kilogram Volume 1 ml = 0.0352 fl.oz.
Wwatt RH relative humidity 1 l = 2.11416 pints (US)
AC alternating current ≈ approximately Ground 1 kg = 2.205 lbs
DC direct current = equal to 1 g = 0.03527 oz.
A ampere % percent Density 1 kg/cm³ = 8.3454 lb./gal(US)
Ah ampere hour ‰ per mil (thousandth) 1 kg/cm³ = 0.03613 lb./cu.in.
Hz Frequency (Hertz) ≥ greater or equal Force 1 N = 0.10197 kp
NC Normally closed contact ≤ less or equal Pressure 1 bar = 14.5 psi
NO Normally open contact mm2square millimeter Temperature °C = (°F-32) x 5/9
rpm Revolutions per minute Power 1 kW = 1.34109 hp
Acceleration 1 m/s² = 3.28084 ft./s²
Speed 1 m/s = 3.28084 fpsec.
1 m/s = 2.23694 mph

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1. Safety instructions
1. Safety instructions
1.1 General safety instructions
○The operator must ensure that the in-
structions are read by all persons tasked
with working on the product or who
supervise or instruct such persons. The
operator must also ensure that the staff
fully understands the content of the in-
structions. Putting the products into op-
eration or operating them without having
read the instructions is prohibited.
○Retain the instructions for further use.
○The products described here were
manufactured in accordance with current
state-of-the-art technology. Risks may,
however, arise from non-compliant us-
age and may result in personal injury or
damage to material assets.
○Any malfunctions which may affect safety
must be remedied immediately. In ad-
dition to these instructions, the statu-
tory regulations for accident prevention
and environmental protection must be
observed.
1.2 General behavior when handling the
product
○The product may only be used in aware-
ness of the potential dangers, in proper
technical condition, and according to the
information in this manual.
○Familiarize yourself with the functions
and operation of the product. The speci-
fied assembly and operating steps and
their sequences must be observed.
○Any unclear points regarding proper
condition or correct assembly/operation
must be clarified. Operation is prohibited
until issues have been clarified.
○Unauthorized persons must be kept
away.
○Wear personal protective equipment.
○All safety regulations and in-house
instructions relevant to the particular
activity must be observed.
○Responsibilities for different activities
must be clearly defined and observed.
Uncertainty seriously endangers safety.
○Protective and safety mechanisms
supplied by the operator must not be
removed, modified, nor disabled dur-
ing operation and must be checked for
proper function and completeness at
regular intervals.
○If protective and safety mechanisms
must be removed, they must be rein-
stalled immediately following conclusion
of work and then inspected for proper
function.
○Any malfunctions that occur must be
resolved according to responsibility. The
supervisor must be notified immediately
in case of malfunctions outside one's in-
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1.3 Intended use
The ATEX progressive metering devices are
designed for positively driven distribution
of lubricants (oils/greases) in a centralized
lubrication system.
The maximum inlet volumetric flow of the
progressive metering devices is as follows
for the series:
VP 1000 cm3/min
VPK 500 cm3/min
VPB 400 cm3/min.
On all series, the maximum permissible op-
erating pressure for oil is 200 bar and 300
bar for grease.
The inlet and outlet fittings and their con-
necting lines must be designed for these
parameters.
The technical requirements for the in-
stallation of the ATEX VP, VPK, and VPB
progressive feeders are set out in Chapter
6, “Assembly.” These requirements must
be complied with. The same applies to the
technical specifications in Chapter 4, “Tech-
nical data.”
When designing a progressive metering
device, pay attention to the number of cycles
(strokes). On VP and VPK progressive me-
tering devices, the number of cycles should
be kept as low as possible by selecting high-
volume metering device sections. A maxi-
mum value of 200 cycles/min should not be
exceeded. In case of an installation on mov-
ing machine parts or in case of strong vibra-
tions (e.g., on pressing machines), the piston
position of the metering device should not
correspond with the direction of movement
of the machine part.
Only ATEX attachments and monitoring
equipment approved by SKF for the VP;VPK;
VPB metering devices may be installed.
○Never use any part of the centralized
lubrication system as a stand or step or
for climbing.
Any other or additional usage of ATEX VP,
VPK, or VPB progressive metering devices
is deemed non-compliant with the intended
use and could result in damage, malfunc-
tion, or even injury.
1.4 Foreseeable misuse
○Any usage of the product other than as
specified in this manual is strictly prohib-
ited. Particularly prohibited are:
○Use outside the specified operating tem-
perature range
○Use of non-specified equipment
○Use without a pressure relief valve
○Use in continuous operation
○Use in areas with aggressive, corrosive
substances (e.g., high ozone loads)