User Manual
Lubrigun Pumps 50:1
7.3A-38010-C05
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LINCOLN GmbH & Co. KG
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Safety Instructions
Unauthorized modifications of equipment and parts
Altering or modifying parts of this equipment may
exclude warranty. Never make any modifications or
conversions without supplier’s approval. Original spare
parts and accessories comply with the technical
requirements and safety.
Inadmissible operating modes
The operational safety of the supplied product is only
maintained when the equipment is used according to
section ‘Designated Use’ and operated within the
ratings stated in section ‘Technical Data’.
Commissioning and operating the equipment are
permitted in the European Community only when the
machine/machinery, which the Pump is intended to be
used on, is in conformity with safety requirement
according to EC directives for safety of machinery.
2.
2 Specific safety instructions
for air operated pumps
Differential plunger pump type Lubrigun with pneu-
matic drive.
General
Air operated Lubrigun pumps with pressure ratio of 50:1
are used for chasiss grease lubrication or in central
lubrication systems that can consist of a great number
of components. The reliability and safety of the
complete system/machine depend on all system
components of the assembly installed.
The manufacturer / supplier of the complete installation/
machine has to supplement the supplied pump by
system components individually required for operation
and safety.
The operating instructions for the complete system,
considering all components additionally used with the
Lubrigun Pump is part of the supply of the supplier/
manufacturer of the installation/machine.
In addition to the operating instructions, the user of the
equipment has to observe all other generally applicable
legal and other mandatory regulations relevant to
accident prevention and environmental protection. The
owner/user has to supplement the Manual accordingly.
These compulsory regulations may also deal with the
handling of hazardous materials/substances, issuing
and/or wearing of personal protective equipment.
The owner/user must supplement the Manual by
instructions covering the duties involved in supervising
and notifying special organizational features.
Manufacturer / supplier of the installation/machine and
the user are responsible for the appropriate use of the
Lubrigun Pump and system components.
Basic organizational measures
Immediate stop of the pump/equipment and report of
the malfunction to the competent authority/ person must
be always ensured in the event of safety-relevant
modifications or changes in the behaviour of the pump/
equipment during operation.
Qualification of personnel
Installation work, inspection, maintenance and repair
shall be executed by qualified, trained personnel only.
The instructions for disassembly and repair of pumps/
pump components are designated to experts skilled in
hydraulics/pneumatics.
If using electrical components for pump/equipment,
work on the electrical system and equipment must be
carried out only by a skilled electrician or by instructed
persons under the supervision and guidance of a skilled
electrician and in accordance with electrical engineering
rules and regulations.
Warning
• Do not allow unauthorized personnel to assemble,
operate, service or repair the pump/equipment.
• Do not operate airmotor of this pump with
combustible gas.
• Do not alter or modify any part of this equipment.
• Do not exceed the max. working pressure of the
pump or of system components when performing
adjustments/settings that cause changes of the
operating pressure.
Never exceed the permissible pressure of the lowest
rated system component in the material dispensing
system and/or air supply system.
• Do not operate pump before safety devices of the
equipment is in place and fully functional.
Note: When using mobile pumps/pump units, safety
devices to be mounted directly to the pump. Mobile
means that the air operated pump can be used at
changing places of operation and/or the connecting
point of the air supply to pump is not fixed.
• Prevent static sparking.
• Tighten all connections securely before using pump.
Take special care to fluid connections of the material
dispensing system. Splashed oil may cause injury
and fire.
• Never attempt to pump flammable liquids (for
example gasoline).
• Do not pump materials which are incompatible with
wetted parts of the pump or system components.