Needle Scaler N-24
Operation & Maintenance Guide
FF - MM - 08 REV - 3
OPERATION:
Scalers are rugged dependable tools designed to give you years, of satisfactory service. Follow the instructions
mentioned here to enhance life and performance of your scalers.
DAILY BEFORE OPERATING:
Disconnect and pour in 1 to 2 ounces of recommended oil into the tool and reconnect hose after blowing out any
accumulated dirt in the hose line before connection.
AIR SUPPLY:
The Scalers work best at 6.2 bar (90 psi) air pressure. The air should be clean, dry and lubricated. Install a FRL
unit as close as operation will permit.
CAUTION:
Assemble Hose Nipple in the Housing (12) (supplied separately)
To dis - assemble N - 24 scaler disconnect air supply and loosen clamp bolt (4). Slide out needle guide (1).
Unscrew stop ring (2). Pull out needle supporter (6) and slide out needles (5). Slide out anvil (7).Unscrew rear bolt
(18) and tap out cylinder (8) and punch out lever pin (20) and remove lever (19). Examine all components for wear
after washing with light diesel oil or suitable solvent. Replace any worn or damaged parts. Coat parts with
recommended light oil and reassemble carefully in the reverse sequence.
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS:
LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Always install a line lubricator on the air line as close to the tool as possible. A Filter Regulator Lubricator unit (FRL)
is strongly recommended. Keep the lubricator bowl topped up with recommended grade of oil and check that the
oil is reaching the tool. Running the tool without lubrication is likely to cause damage to the components causing
premature replacement.
ABOVE 270C - 800F
50C-270C 400F-
800F BELOW 50C 400F
SHELL Toona R. 72 Toona R. 41 Toona R.27
MOBIL Almo 529 Almo 527 Almo 525
ESSO ----- Arox.EP.65 Arox EP.45
CALTEX Rando Oil 100 Rando Oil 100 Rando Oil 46
CP ----- ----- Airolene Tool Oil
TEXACO Regal oil F (R&O) Regal Oil PE (P&E) Regal Oil PE (R&O)
DALTRON Silkolene 881 Silkolene 548/T Silkolene 733
BURMAH CASTROL Castrol RD Oil 3 Castrol Rd Oil Light Megna SPX
DUCKHAM Garnet 7 Garnet 6 Zero Fio 5
STERNOL Merlin 87 Merlin 71 Merlin 54
PETROFINA Purifoc 53 Purifoc 46 Purifoc 32
CHEVRON Vistac Oil 18X Vistac Oil 19X Vistac Oil 9X
IND OIL Servo Spyn – 22 ----- -----