Revision 6
Lubricator
Pump
Priming:
Service People Required: 1
Recommended Tools:
Small adjustable wrench
Parts
(Subject to inspection): Review upon inspection
Supplies: Container of mineral spirits and lint-free rags
1.
Should the lubricator reservoir be allowed
to
run dry (Section 5: MAINTENANCE
for capacity specifications), it may be necessary to prime each pump again. This
procedure is accomplished by opening the Union Nut (Item #2), but not the compression
fitting, attached to the Union
Sleeve Assembly (Item #1
).
2.
Operate the flushing button by hand until all air
is
purged from the pump.
3.
The hand flushing unit also serves
as
feed adjustment and indicates plunger stroke.
4.
Should the pump unit become inoperative, it is recommended that clean mineral spirits
be used, hand flushing while suction tube
is
submerged. Continued flow
of
bubbles
indicates a leakage at the sight glass. Damaged seating surface either on the glass itself,
or the glass seating area can
be
responsible for air leakage.
5.
Strainers should not be removed from the filler spout. Cleaning of the reservoir should
be done periodically
(Section
5:
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE - Suggested
Component Cleaning Schedule
for procedure). Remember that sludge formation due
to
condensation is harmful to the lubricator
as
well as the equipment being lubricated.
6.
Sight feed glass
is
equipped with quick sealing plug which can be removed
to
break the
vacuum in the glass and allow excess
oil accumulation to be carried away. Removing
this plug momentarily and observing that the
oil stream in the two (2) small drilled
channels drops out
of
sight is sufficient. Replace plug. Repeat this procedure as often
as
necessary; however, do not allow sight glass
to
remain open for any extended period
of time, otherwise air
will enter the system and could possibly cause
an
air lock.
© Copyright October,
2001
NLB Corporation
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