Perma STAR VARIO - User Manual

3/29/2016 permaSTARVARIOInstallationandOperation
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STARVARIOInstallationandOperation
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Installation&ServicingTips
1. Alwaysensurethatnewlyinstalledbearingsareprepackedwithgrease.
2. Prelubricatebearingsusingagreaseguntoensurethatthepointcanreceivegreasefreely.Cleanallfittingstopreventcontamination.
3. Decidewhethertodirectorremotemountdependingonaccessandsafetyconsiderations.
4. Donotexceedtherecommendedlinedimensions.
5. SelectthedesiredTIMEandVOLUMEsettingsfortheapplication.
6. Assemblethelubricator:
a)SeattheDriveUnitcorrectlyontotheLubricantCartridge(youwillfeelitseatintothecorrectposition).Insertbatterypack.
b)FittheDriveCoverandscrewintoposition.Donotovertightenscrewdownfirmly.
c)Turnunitonandcheckthatgreaseisbeingdischarged.
d)Firmlyattachthesupportadaptor(B110/B111)fordirectmountapplications.
e)Fittheprotectivecap(B700,B701,B702,orB703).
7. Writethedateofinstallationonthelubricatorandrecordthedateofinstallationinthesitemaintenanceschedulingsystemorkeepa
separaterecord.
8. Onceinstalledthelubricatorshouldbeperiodicallyinspectedtocheckthataccidentaldamagehasnotoccurred.ObservetheLEDsignals
andthepositionofthepiston.
9. Whenchangingoutemptylubricators,manuallypurgethebearingtoensurethelubricationconditionshavenotchanged.
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Components
B700ProtectiveCapSTARVARIOlubricatorsaresuppliedstandardwiththeB700protectivecover.Alternativecoversare
availablefordifferingoperatingconditions.
DriveUnitCoverFormspartoftheDriveUnitandincorporatestheON/OFFswitch.Connecttothelubricantcartridgeand
tightenfirmly.Donotovertighten.
BatteryPackAbatterypackissuppliedwitheverylubricantcartridge.Alwayschangethebatterysetwhenchangingthe
lubricantcartridge.
DriveUnitEnsurethecorrectTIMEandVOLUMEsettingsforyourapplication.ToassembleplacetheDriveUnitontopof
theLCandseatcorrectly.ThenscrewontheDriveUnitCover.
LubricantCartridge(LC)Lubricantcartridgesarefilledwithoilsandgreases.Emptycartridgescannotberefilled.The
nozzleofthecartridgeis1/4"BSPM.
B110/B111SupportAdapterThesupportadapteraccessoryprovidesadurableconnectionbetweentheLCandthepointof
lubrication.Itisrecommendedforalldirectmountinstallations.Thesupportadapterisavailablein1/4"and1/8"Mnptsizes.
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Summary

Components

B700 Protective Cap

Protective cover for STAR VARIO lubricators, available in different variations.

Drive Unit Cover

Part of the Drive Unit with ON/OFF switch. Connects to cartridge.

Battery Pack

Supplied with each lubricant cartridge. Change with cartridge.

Drive Unit

Controls settings and attaches to LC. Ensures correct discharge.

Lubricant Cartridge (LC)

Contains lubricant (oil/grease). Cannot be refilled. 1/4" BSPM nozzle.

B110;B111 Support Adapter

Connects LC to lubrication point for direct mounting. Available in 1/4" & 1/8" sizes.

Operational Principles

LED Performance Lights

Indicator lights detailing the operational status of the STAR VARIO system.

Temperature Range

Recommended operating temperatures and effects of exceeding limits.

Storage Conditions

Guidelines for storing the STAR VARIO and LC kits.

Shelf Life

Information on the expected shelf life of LC units, drives, and batteries.

Enclosure Rating and Certification

Details on protection against dust/water and certifications.

Disposal

Proper disposal methods for empty LC units and batteries.

Remote Installations

Line Specifications

Requirements for flexible lines in remote installations, including length and diameter.

Perma STAR VARIO Specifications