Graco FIRE-BALL User Manual

308–879
Rev. B
Supercedes Rev. A
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quality counts. 
8428B
Model No. 240–857 shown
INSTRUCTIONS–PARTS LIST
INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important
warnings and information.
READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE.
Fire-Ball

and President

Lubrication Pumps for
Automatic Lubrication Systems
Units for Heavy Grease
50:1 Ratio Fire-Ball Pumps: 5000 psi (35 MPa, 350 bar) Maximum Working Pressure
75:1 Ratio President Pumps: 7500 psi (52 MPa, 517 bar) Maximum Working Pressure
Part No. Pump For Type of
Container
Vent
Valve Kit
Cover Follow
Plate*
Hold-down
Kit
240–848
240–854
240–857
75:1 President
50:1 Fire-Ball
50:1 Fire-Ball
400 lb
120 lb
70 lb 
240–763
240–761
240–760
240–666
240–668
240–668
240–459
240–457
240–457
222–061
240–671
* Follow plate is an option for all units and must be ordered separately.
 Includes container .
WARNING
These systems are designed to be used only in
pumping non-corrosive and non-abrasive
lubricants. Any other use of the system can cause
unsafe operating conditions and result in
component rupture, fire, or explosion which can
cause serious bodily injury , including fluid injection.
GRACO INC. P.O. BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440–1441
COPYRIGHT 1998, GRACO INC.
Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001

Graco FIRE-BALL Specifications

General

Brand	Graco
Model	FIRE-BALL
Category	Water Pump
Language	English

Summary

Symbols and Warnings

Equipment Misuse Hazard

Highlights hazards associated with improper equipment use, leading to rupture or serious injury.

Installation Procedures

Grounding Requirements

Details essential grounding steps for all equipment to prevent fire and explosion hazards.

Air Line and Accessories Setup

Pump Mounting Options

Drum Mounting and Hold-down Kits

Details on mounting pumps to drums using hold-down kits and installing vent valve kits.

Operating the Lubrication System

Pressure Relief Procedure

Step-by-step guide to safely relieve system pressure before maintenance or checks.

System Start-up Sequence

Instructions for safely starting the pump, purging air, and setting pressure.

Maximum Working Pressure Guidelines

Advises on understanding and not exceeding system pressure ratings to prevent over-pressurization.

Preventing Dry Pump Operation

Parts Identification