Timken C-POWER Series User manual

Timken C-Power Lubricator
Operating System
Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
C-Power Multi-Point Lubrication System
Content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. Various. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Delivery/Content
1.2 Storage
1.3 Markings
1.4 Intended Usage
1.5 Legal Requirements
2. Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Persons Responsible for Safety
2.2 General Safety Instructions
2.3 Safety Information for the Timken C-Power Multi-Point Lubricator
3. Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Design of the C-Power Lubricator
4. Mounting and Assembly of the Timken C-Power Lubrication System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.1 Mounting the Drive Unit on to a Fixing Device for Wall-Mounting
4.2 Assembly of the Lubricator
5. Display and Control Elements of the Lubrication System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.1 Display Elements
5.2 Function Indication on the Display
5.3 Function Indication via the LED Signal Lights
5.4 Control Buttons
6. Operation and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.1 Preparations
6.2 Questions to Ask Prior to Operation
6.3 Setting into Operation
6.4 During Operation
6.5 Switching the Lubrication System On
6.6 Switching the Lubrication System Off
6.7 Determining the Discharge Period
6.8 Setting the Discharge Period
6.9 Calculation of the Remaining Discharge Period
7. Replacement of the C-Power LV-Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.1 Setting the Volume of the C-Power LV-Unit
7.2 How to Replace the C-Power LV-Unit
8. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8.1 Error Messages on the Display
8.2 Trouble Shooting Guide
9. Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
10. Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
11. Quick Reference Distribution Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
12. Quick Reference Timken C-Power Multi-Point Lubricator Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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1. VARIOUS
About this Operating Manual
■This operating manual is intended for the safe operation of the Timken C-Power
multi-point lubricator. It contains important instructions that must be followed
to ensure safe operation.
■All workers who will come in contact with Timken C-Power must read all relevant instructions
and notices, and have access to this operating manual during their shifts.
■The operating manual must be maintained in a complete and easy-to-read condition.
Terms Used
■C-Power Lubricator
In the following text, the lubricator will be referenced as the brand name C-Power.
■Lubrication Canister
In the following text, the “Lubrication Canister” will be called C-Power LV-unit. The user
can order the C-Power LV-unit with different lubricants and in 250 cc and 500 cc sizes.
Usage of Safety Instructions
All safety instructions in this operating manual are standardized.
Danger Signs
This sign warns of potential danger.
Tips
This sign alerts you to application tips that can help save time and improve safety.
1.1 Delivery / Content
■Timken C-Power will be delivered according to customer specifications for type of grease
and size of the C-Power LV-unit. The user will only need to assemble it and adjust the settings.
■Mounting device and screws are included.
■Operating instructions and EC Conformity Declaration are included.
■Upon delivery, make sure the delivered goods correspond to your order. Timken will not accept liability
for subsequent claims.
■Immediately forward any claims of noticeable transport damage directly to the shipper.
■Immediately forward any claims of noticeable faults, shortcomings or defects to your Timken distributor.
1.2 Storage
■If the C-Power will not be installed immediately, store in a dry, dust-free place
with a temperature of 59° F to 77° F (15° C to 25° C).
■Do not remove the cover disc (2) with plug (3) on C-Power drive units (1) for
long periods, as this will cause the internal support battery to prematurely
lose power.
■The cover disc should only be removed immediately before use of
the lubricator.
■Extended storage periods without cover disc/plug or without a
C-Power LV-unit should be avoided.
■Do not store C-Power LV-units and battery sets for more than one year.

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1.3 Markings
■The C-Power is clearly marked with a label on the drive system and a label on the C-Power LV-unit.
■CE mark is located on the drive unit and the C-Power LV-unit.
1.4 Intended Usage
The Timken C-Power:
■Immediately supplies all lubrication points with lubricant, at a pressure buildup of max. 360 psi (25 bar).
■Supply is precise and independent of temperature.
■Can be used for all lubrication points.
■Should only be connected to and used with original lubrication tubes from Timken.
■Is intended for use on machinery and equipment.
■Should not be used for any inappropriate purpose.
■Is only to be used under recommended operating conditions.
■Is only to be used with the recommended settings and variations.
Any other usage, setting, addition and/or variation is considered inappropriate.
1.5 Legal Requirements
Liability
■The information, data and tips contained in this operating manual were current as of the printing date.
No claims for the Timken C-Power that were already delivered can be made based on the
following information, pictures and descriptions.
■Timken cannot be held liable for damages and malfunctions caused by:
● Inappropriate usage.
● Unauthorized alterations to the drive system or the C-Power LV-unit.
● Inappropriate operations on or with the lubricator.
● Incorrect operation and settings of the lubricator.
● Incorrect settings of time and size of the lubricator.
● Disregarding the operating manual.
Warranty
■Warranty terms and conditions: see terms and conditions of sale and delivery pertaining to Timken.
■Immediately lodge any warranty claims with your local supplier.
■The warranty expires in all instances where no liability claims can be enforced.

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Persons responsible for safety
■The operator or maintenance supervisor must ensure:
●That all relevant instructions and regulations are followed.
● That only qualified personnel work with and on the C-Power.
● That unauthorized personnel are not allowed to work with and on the C-Power.
● That safety regulations are followed when mounting the lubricator or during maintenance.
2.2 General Safety Instructions
■All safety instructions must be followed, even if not expressly outlined in this manual.
Please contact Timken Customer Service with questions or problems.
■At the time of delivery, the C-Power is considered to be safe to operate.
■The possibility of accidents and or/injury increase when:
● Unqualified personnel operate the C-Power.
● The lubricator is used inappropriately.
● The lubricator setting/variation is incorrect.
● The C-Power is opened by force while in operation.
● The C-Power is not mounted with the Timken mounting device.
● The tube connection to the lubrication point is not attached correctly.
■Operate the C-Power only when it is in perfect working condition.
■Retrofitting, reconstructing or otherwise changing the lubricator is prohibited. Timken
must be consulted before any changes are made.
■Only original tube connections and connectors from Timken can be used on or with the
lubrication system. These will withstand high pressure up to 360 psi (25 bar).
■Ambient media, especially chemically aggressive substances, can attack seals and plastic.
2.3 Safety Information for Timken C-Power Multi-Point Lubricator
Safety During Installation and Maintenance
■All work stations and traffic routes must be safe and free of debris.
■Follow all regulations and guidelines when installation or maintenance is performed,
particularly under conditions in which there is a risk of falling objects.
■Observe all safety and operating instructions when the C-Power is installed or serviced.
Safety When Handling the C-Power LV-Unit
■Avoid contact between lubricant and eyes, skin and clothing.
■Avoid ingestion of lubricant.
■Prevent lubricant from spilling into soil or sewer system.
■Observe safety data sheets.
■Immediately clean lubricant from floors to avoid slipping accidents.
■Use only original C-Power LV-units from Timken.
Safety when Handling Batteries
■Avoid contact between battery substances and eyes, skin and clothing.
■Avoid ingestion of any leaking battery substances.
■Observe safety data sheets.
■Do not expose batteries to extreme heat and do not throw into open fire.
■Do not recharge batteries.
■Observe regulations for battery disposal.
■Use only original battery sets from Timken.

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3. TECHNICAL DATA
If your application is out of the specification range shown in this diagram, please contact your local
distributor. Timken cannot be held liable for these applications.
Example:
1. The application temperature is +41° F/+5° C. What is the maximum tube length allowed for
standard grease?
Correct Answer: 3 m maximum tube length for standard grease, 5 m maximum tube length for low
temperature grease (arrow 1 meets the dashed line of the standard grease range at 3 m).
2. You want to use a 4 m tube. Up to which temperature can the system be used?
Correct Answer: 50° F/+10° C with standard grease 23° F/-5° C with low temperature grease
(arrow 3 meets the dotted line of low temperature grease at the -5° C mark; and the dashed line
of the standard grease at the +10° C mark).
Table 1
Figure 1

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3.1 Design of the Timken C-Power Lubricator
Lubricators are available in 250 cc and 500 cc versions. They can be supplied with the lubricant
requested by the customer. They consist of (refer to figure 2):
Protection cover for the drive unit. It is re-usable.
C-Power LV-unit, which can be supplied in 250 cc
and 500 cc versions. Lubricant can be requested by
the customer. Use only Timken C-Power LV-units.
Battery set, consisting of two batteries. The
batteries are not rechargeable and must be
changed every time the C-Power LV-unit is
replaced. Batteries can be used only once.
Use only Timken battery sets.
Drive unit consists of a gear motor, pump system
and an electronic unit for the control system. It is
reusable.
➞
➞
➞
➞
Figure 2

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4. MOUNTING AND ASSEMBLY OF THE TIMKEN C-POWER LUBRICATION SYSTEM
4.1 Mounting the Drive Unit onto a Fixing Device for Wall Mounting
■Attach the supplied mounting device to the drive unit using the two enclosed hex head bolts
(M6 x 16) and the two washers.
■Screw the mounting device with the drive unit on to a support for your system. For the position of
the bores of the three fixing screws (141.5 x 45) refer to figure 3 below. You must use at least three
hexagon screws (M6 x 25).
■Before connecting the outlet of the drive unit to the lubricant tube, make sure that the lubrication
points and the complete lubricant tube are pre-lubricated with the same lubricant that is contained
in the C-Power LV-unit. To do this, Timken offers a 400 g lubrication cartridge for manually operated
grease presses.
■Connect the lubricant tube (connection G 3/8 outside or G 1/8 inside) to the outlet of the drive unit
and install the tube between the outlet and the lubrication point. The lubricant tube must not exceed
five meters.
Make sure the connections and lubricant tubes are assembled correctly and tightly to avoid
possible leakage.
Hexagon screws
M6 x 25
(for wall mounting)
2 hex head bolts
M6 x 16, maximum
torque 3 Nm (supplied
for attaching the
Timken C-Power to the
mounting device)
2 hexagon screws
M6 x 25
(for wall mounting)
Figure 3

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4.2 Assembly of the Lubricator
a)
■Insert the battery set into the drive unit (according to the direction of the arrow on the label).
■Check the position of the jumper. It must correspond to the size of the C-Power LV-unit
(refer to figure 4 and chapter 7.1).
Figure 4
b)
■Place the C-Power LV-unit inside the protection cover and remove the plug (refer to figure 5).
Figure 5
Battery set
Catch Interlocking teeth
Setting 250 cc
C-Power LV-unit
Plug
Jumper
Setting 500 cc
Jumper
Protection cover

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c)
■Push the C-Power LV-unit into the protection cover until lubricant comes out of the opening
(refer to figure 6).
Figure 6
d)
■Place the C-Power LV-unit, with its protection cover, on the drive unit. Make sure that the catch
locks in place and that the teeth of the C-Power LV-unit and the drive unit interlock (refer to figure 4
and figure 7).
■Turn the cover clockwise until the bayonet catch locks.
Figure 7

5. DISPLAY AND CONTROL ELEMENTS OF THE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
5.1 Display Elements
The operating status of the C-Power can be determined via the green or red LED and the display
screen on the C-Power unit (refer to figure 8). The C-Power offers a menu-guided setting. Changes
to settings are shown on the display. Error messages also are indicated on the display.
Figure 8
5.2 Function Indication on the Display
The display is located on the C-Power unit (refer to figure 8, chapter 5.1). The display shows settings,
operating conditions and error messages.
When no errors are present, the display shows the remaining volume of the mounted C-Power LV-unit
in percent volume (% Vol.). Figure 9 shows an example of the information that will be displayed if the
C-Power LV-unit is new and full.
Figure 9
The display cannot be switched off by the operator. If the lubrication system is switched off,
the display will always show two lines (see figure 10 below).
Figure 10
5.3 Function Indication via the LED signal lights
Table 2
12
99% Vol.
––
MODE
SAVE
push button
Connector for
distributor MP 6
Green LED
LCD
Red LED
ON/OFF
SELECT
push button

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5.4 Control Buttons
There are two push buttons on the control unit (refer to figure 8), which can be used for a
menu-guided change of the settings.
When operating the C-Power, it is important to note that the lubricator differentiates between long and
quick pushes of the button. For the control system to recognize that a button has been pushed for a long
period of time, it must be held down for at least four seconds. If the button is held down for less than
four seconds, it is recognized as a quick push of the button.
■With the MODE/SAVE button (refer to figure 11), you can reach the configuration menu, change the
mode and save the modified settings.
Figure 11
■With the ON/OFF/SELECT button (refer to figure 12), you can switch the lubricator on and off and
gradually increase the discharge period. Every time that you push the button, the discharge period
is increased by a day, a week or a month.
Figure 12
6. OPERATION AND CONTROL
6.1 Preparations
■Prior to installation of the lubricator, the lubrication point and the complete connection tube must be
sufficiently pre-lubricated with the same lubricant that the C-Power LV-unit contains. For this, Timken
offers a 400 g lubrication cartridge for grease presses with the corresponding lubricant.
■The supplied Timken mounting device should be used when installing the Timken C-Power.
■The lubricant tube must be installed and mounted correctly. The length of the lubricant tube should
not exceed five meters. The tube must be a Timken product.
■Please verify that the connection threads of the Timken C-Power (G 3/8 or G 1/8) correspond to the
connection thread of the lubrication point. If they do not match, a corresponding reducer or other parts
can be ordered from the Timken accessory range.
For the initial setting into operation of a Timken C-Power, the pump system in the drive unit is
pre-filled with SF 04 from Timken’s standard range of lubricants. An exception is made with regard
to lubricants for the food industry. A complete discharge of this pump filling is guaranteed after
approximately 10 discharges (carry out additional discharges, if necessary).
6.2 Questions to ask Prior to Operation
■Have all parts of the C-Power been checked for obvious damage?
■Is the new C-Power LV-unit filled with the required lubricant?
■Has a new battery set been inserted?
■Was the drive unit set to the correct size of the C-Power LV-unit by inserting the jumper into the
corresponding slot?
■Has the cover disc with plug been removed from the drive unit? (See chapter 1.2).
■Was the drive unit set to the discharge period requested by the operator while taking into account
the required discharge volume?
■Have all of the parts been assembled and mounted correctly and tightly?
MODE
SAVE
ON/OFF
SELECT

6.3 Setting into Operation
■If necessary, mount the drive unit on to a fixing device for wall mounting (refer to chapter 4.1).
■Set the volume of the C-Power LV-unit via the jumper position (refer to chapter 4.2 a).
■Insert the battery set into the drive unit and the C-Power LV-unit into the protection cover.
Close the complete system (refer to chapters 4.2 b-d).
■Switch on the lubrication system (refer to chapter 6.5).
■Determine the discharge period (refer to chapter 6.7).
■Set the discharge period using the buttons below the display (refer to chapter 6.8).
■Carry out an additional discharge (refer to chapter 6.8). If the drive motor starts and the green
LED is lit, the lubricator has begun to discharge. The display indicates the remaining volume
(% Vol.) of the C-Power LV-unit.
The operator must always check the customer-specific settings and, if necessary, change them
before the lubricator is set into operation.
6.4 During Operation
■Perform regular inspections during operation. Pay special attention to possible leakage and the
condition of the lubricator.
■Regularly check the condition of the lubricant tube and the connections.
■Regularly check the filling level of the transparent C-Power LV-unit.
■After several additional discharges, calculate the reduced discharge period and note it on the
lubrication and maintenance schedule.
■If a malfunction is indicated on the display, use the troubleshooting guide (table 4, chapter 8.2)
to determine the cause. If the problem cannot be fixed, contact your Timken supplier for
technical support.
Additional discharges and prolonged idle periods must be taken into account when determining
the remaining discharge period of the lubricator.
6.5 Switching the Lubrication System On
To switch on the lubrication system (refer to figure 13), keep the ON/OFF/SELECT button pressed until
the indication on the display “– –“ is replaced by an indication of the remaining volume (with a new
C-Power LV-unit) and the green LED starts blinking.
Figure 13
6.6 Switching the Lubrication System Off
To switch off the lubrication system (refer to figure 14), keep the ON/OFF/SELECT button pressed until
the display no longer indicates the remaining volume and indicates “– –“ instead. When the lubrication
system is switched off, all of the settings are saved. If you start the lubricator again, it will resume
operation at the point where it had been switched off.
Figure 14
14
––
99% Vol.
ON/OFF
SELECT
99% Vol.
–– ON/OFF
SELECT

6.7 Determining the Discharge Period
The discharge period is automatically factory-set to six months, according to the supplied C-Power
LV-unit. Upon request, a discharge period required by the customer can be factory-set. The size of the
C-Power LV-unit is taken into account.
To determine the discharge interval setting, you must know the required amount (volume) of lubricant in
cubic centimeters. This information can be obtained in technical documents by the manufacturer of the
lubrication point. Using this information, determine the appropriate discharge setting. See table 3.
Table 3
Please note that in case of one or several additional discharges, the remaining discharge period of
the lubrication system must be recalculated. This also applies in the event of a cut-off of the lubrication
system due to a long machine standstill such as weekends or holidays, or in the event of a low-
temperature cut-off carried out by the system if temperatures reach -4° F (-20° C) (refer to figure 20).
Be sure to note the resulting recalculation of the remaining discharge period in the lubrication and
maintenance schedule.
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Days
Average Discharge
Volume per Day
Weeks
Average Discharge
Volume per Day
Months
Average Discharge
Volume per Day
250 500 250 500 250 500
1250.00 500.00 135.71 71.43 18.22 16.45
2125.00 250.00 217.86 35.71 24.11 8.22
383.33 166.67 311.90 23.81 32.74 5.48
462.50 125.00 48.93 17.86 42.06 4.11
550.00 100.00 57.14 14.29 51.64 3.29
641.67 83.33 65.95 11.90 61.37 2.74
735.71 71.43 75.10 10.20 71.17 2.35
831.25 62.50 84.46 8.93 81.03 2.06
927.78 55.56 93.97 7.94 90.91 1.83
10 25.00 50.00 10 3.57 7.14 10 0.82 1.64
11 22.73 45.45 11 3.25 6.49 11 0.75 1.50
12 20.83 41.67 12 2.98 5.95 12 0.69 1.37
13 19.23 38.46 13 2.75 5.49 13 0.63
14 17.86 35.71 14 2.55 5.10 14 0.59
15 16.67 33.33 15 2.38 4.76 15 0.55
16 15.63 31.25 16 2.23 4.46 16 0.51
17 14.71 29.41 17 2.10 4.20 17 0.48
18 13.89 27.78 18 1.98 3.97 18 0.46
19 13.16 26.32 19 1.88 3.76 19 0.43
20 12.50 25.00 20 1.79 3.57 20 0.41
21 11.90 23.81 21 1.70 3.40 21 0.39
22 11.36 22.73 22 1.62 3.25 22 0.37
23 10.87 21.74 23 1.55 3.11 23 0.36
24 10.42 20.83 24 1.49 2.98 24 0.34
Timken C-Power Normal Settings
1 month = 30.4 days • 1 week = 7 days • 0.5 cc/shot

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6.8 Setting the Discharge Period
The discharge period can be set any time without having to install a new C-Power LV-unit (refer to
figures 15 to 18) and without having to interrupt operation. The Timken C-Power can be switched on
or off, because the system switches back to its original operating status after the changes have been
made. The only difference is the information shown on the display before and after the settings. In the
following example, the lubricator is switched off.
You must hold down the buttons until the indication of the display changes.
■To reach the configuration menu, hold down the MODE/SAVE button until the display changes.
Then, the lubricator shows the current settings.
Lubricator is switched off The figures on the display are blinking and the
Figure 15 current setting mode is shown (e.g. 15 Days).
■You can now switch from days to weeks to months within the setting mode by pressing the
MODE/SAVE button.
Figure 16 The figures on the display are blinking and the setting mode is shown.
■If you have reached the desired setting mode, push the ON/OFF/SELECT button as many times as it
takes to set the number of days, weeks or months.
The figures on the display are blinking and gradually increasing with every push of the button. The example shows the setting of days.
Figure 17
■When setting the days, you can select a figure between 01 and 30. After 30, the count starts again
with 01.
■When setting the weeks, you can select a figure between 01 and 24. After 24, the count starts again
with 01.
■When setting the months, you can select a figure between 01 and 24, depending on the size of the
C-Power LV-unit (refer to table 1) and on the position of the jumper. After 24, the count starts again
with 01.
MODE
SAVE
MODE
SAVE
MODE
SAVE
Config.
Time Weeks
01
Config.
Time
Days
15
Config.
Time
Months
01
MODE
SAVE
MODE
SAVE
Config.
Time
Days
01 Config.
Time
Days
30
Config.
Time
Days
02
––

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■To save the changes, press the MODE/SAVE button until the display reverts to the information that was
displayed before you began changing the settings.
Figures in the display are blinking. Display shows “– –,” if Timken C-Power was previously off.
Display shows “. % Vol.,” if Timken C-Power was previously
Figure 18 switched on.
■To check the changes, press the MODE/SAVE button again, until the display switches to the
configuration mode and shows the current settings.
If You Do Not Want to Save the Changes
If you do not want to save the changes that you have made in the configuration menu, press the
ON/OFF/SELECT button until the display shows the symbol “– –“ for OFF or the remaining volume of the
C-Power LV unit in % VOL. The original settings remain valid.
Automatic Termination of the Configuration Mode
In the configuration mode, if you do not press a button for ten seconds, the control system automatically
switches back to the previously set mode (“ON“ or “OFF“) without saving the changes. The original
settings remain valid.
Additional Discharge
With an additional discharge, a lubrication point can be supplied with an additional amount of the
lubricant. For an additional discharge, the lubrication system must be switched on (the display will
show the remaining volume). Press both buttons simultaneously and hold them down (refer to figure 19).
Figure 19 For an additional discharge, press both buttons at the same time and hold them down.
An additional discharge is only possible at temperatures above 32° F (0° C) (figure 20 – ice crystal is not
visible). Each additional discharge reduces the remaining discharge period, as an increased amount of
the lubricant has been supplied. This must be factored into the lubrication and maintenance schedule. A
calculation is possible using the formula from chapter 6.9 and the remaining volume displayed.
The minimum period between two additional discharges is 30 seconds. If you continue to press the
buttons during that period, further additional discharges will follow.
MODE
SAVE
MODE
SAVE
ON/OFF
SELECT
Config.
Time
Days
24 ––

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Low-Temperature Cut-Off of the Lubrication System
The temperature range from 32° F to -2.2° F (0° C to -19° C) is indicated by a blinking ice crystal
symbol (refer to figure 20). In this temperature range, the Timken C-Power lubrication system continues
to operate without interruption.
Please note that in this temperature range, an additional discharge is not possible.
Figure 20 Display with a blinking ice crystal (in this example with 89 % Vol.).
To protect the system from damage, the low-temperature cut-off is automatically performed by the
control system and the built-in temperature sensor.
If the temperature reaches or falls below -4° F (-20° C), the lubricator is switched off by the
low-temperature cut-off and the ice crystal symbol is indicated on the display. The remaining volume
is still displayed in % Vol.
The lubricant will no longer discharge. To prevent damage, please take this into account if your
system continues to operate.
As soon as the temperature rises to -2.2° F (-19° C) or higher, the control system switches the lubrication
system on again. The display shows the remaining volume and the blinking ice crystal symbol.
All discharges (except additional discharges) accumulated during the shut-off will be caught up when
the system resumes operation (at a maximum of two additional discharges with every regular discharge).
6.9 Calculation of the Remaining Discharge Period
Please note that in case of one or several additional discharges, the remaining discharge period of the
lubrication system must be recalculated. This also applies in the event of a cut-off of the lubrication system
due to a long machine standstill such as weekends or holidays, or in the event of a low-temperature
cut-off carried out by the system if temperatures reach -4° F (-20° C). Refer to figure 20. Be sure to note
the resulting recalculation of the remaining discharge period in the lubrication and maintenance schedule.
Formula: RDP =
SDP: Set Discharge Period of the lubricator (days, weeks, months)
RV: Remaining Volume (displayed in % Vol.)
RDP: Remaining discharge period (days, weeks, months depending on SDP)
Example of a Calculation of the Remaining Discharge Period
The Timken C-Power with a 250 cc C-Power LV-unit was originally set to a discharge period (SDP) of
eight months, because the lubrication point needs 4.3 cc lubricant /100 h. After two months, the Timken
C-Power indicates a remaining volume (RV) of 75% Vol. At this point, the lubricator is switched off for six
weeks (simulating machine standstill). When it is switched on again, use this formula to determine when
the C-Power LV-unit will be empty.
RDP = = = = 6
The result is a remaining discharge period of six months. After six months, the C-Power LV-unit will be
empty and must be replaced.
89% Vol.
SDP * RV
100
SDP * RV
100
8 * 75
100
600
100

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7. REPLACEMENT OF THE C-POWER LV-UNIT
Remember the Following:
When a C-Power LV-unit becomes empty and must be replaced, the red and green LEDs will blink
simultaneously. Also, the display will indicate that the C-Power LV-unit is empty (refer to figure 21).
Figure 21
When replacing the C-Power LV-unit, the battery set also must be changed. Otherwise, correct
operation cannot be guaranteed. If replacement is done with a C-Power LV-unit of a different size, a
corresponding protection cover must be used.
After installation of the new C-Power LV-unit, the control system continues to operate using the previous
settings for the discharge period.
7.1 Setting the Volume of the C-Power LV-Unit
Set the size of the C-Power LV-unit by inserting the contact pin (jumper) into the base plate of the battery
compartment in the drive unit (refer to figure 22). Pointed pliers can be used for plugging in the jumper.
If the position of the jumper does not correspond to the size of the installed C-Power LV-unit, resulting
incorrect signals will lead to malfunctions. (Refer to table 4, chapter 8.2)
To protect the drive unit and the control board from moisture, the exchange must be performed in
dry conditions.
Attention:
If a C-Power LV-unit has been removed from the lubricator and another C-Power LV-unit has been
installed, the control system always assumes that this C-Power LV-unit is new and full. For this reason,
never use a C-Power LV-unit that is not completely full.
00% Vol.
Plugged-in jumper for size 250 cc.
Contact pin (jumper)
Figure 22

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7.2 How to Replace the C-Power LV-Unit
a) Turn the protection cover on the drive unit counterclockwise and remove it.
b) Remove the empty C-Power LV-unit. The display will indicate “LC” and the red LED will be blinking.
c) Remove the used battery set from the drive unit. The display indicates “LO.”
d) Insert the new battery set into the drive unit, following the directions of the arrows. The display will
again indicate “LC.”
e) Remove the plug of the C-Power LV-unit.
f) Push the C-Power LV-unit into the protection cover until lubricant comes out of the opening.
(Refer to figure 6, chapter 4).
g) Place the new C-Power LV-unit on the drive unit. Turn it until the catch locks in place and the teeth
of the C-Power LV-unit and the drive unit interlock. The control system will automatically recognize
the new C-Power LV-unit. The display will indicate “– –“ if the Timken C-Power was switched off prior
to the replacement of the C-Power LV-unit. It will indicate “99% Vol.“ if the Timken C-Power was
switched on before the replacement. Use only completely full Timken C-Power LV-units, to help
guarantee trouble-free operation.
h) The lubrication system will resume operating with the previous setting of the discharge period.
i) If necessary, the discharge period of the lubricator can be changed (refer to chapter 6.8).
If the lubricator was switched on prior to the replacement of the C-Power LV-unit, the discharging
process will automatically begin using the previous settings of the discharge period. If the lubricator
was switched off, the discharging process must be started by pushing the ON/OFF/SELECT button.
(Refer to figure 13, chapter 6.5)