SKF VP Series User Manual

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951-180-083-EN
Version 01
EN
Table of contents
6.5 VPB port dimensions, assembly holes, and minimum
mounting dimensions .......................................................... 71
6.5.1 VPB in basic design ........................................................................71
6.5.2 VPB tightening torques ..................................................................72
6.5.3 VPB progressive metering device with cycle switch ...................73
6.5.4 VPB progressive metering device with inductive NAMUR sensor . 73
6.5.5 VPB progressive metering device with 2/2 directional
solenoid valve ..................................................................................74
6.5.6 VPB progressive metering device with 3/2 directional
solenoid valve ..................................................................................74
6.5.7 Assembly of the VPB progressive metering device ....................75
6.5.8 Consolidation of multiple outlets on the VPB (crossporting) ....76
6.6 Establishing equipotential bonding ....................................................78
6.7 Electrical connection ............................................................................79
6.7.1 Connecting the inductiveNAMUR sensor.....................................79
6.7.2 Connecting directional solenoid valves ........................................79
6.8 Connecting the lubricant line ..............................................................80
6.8.1 Assembly process ...........................................................................81
6.9 Assembly of the lubrication lines using quick disconnect couplings 8 2
6.10 Lubrication line arrangement .............................................................83
7. First start-up ...................................................................... 84
7.1 Venting a grease progressive system .................................................84
7.2 Venting an oil progressive system ......................................................85
7.3 Inspections before first start-up .........................................................86
7.4 Inspections during initial commissioning ...........................................86
8. Operation ........................................................................... 87
9. Cleaning ............................................................................. 87
9.1 Cleaning agents.....................................................................................87
9.2 Exterior cleaning ...................................................................................88
9.3 Interior cleaning ....................................................................................88
10. Maintenance ....................................................................... 89
11. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies ..................................... 90
12. Repairs ............................................................................... 93
12.1 General notes ........................................................................................93
12.2 Replacing inductive NAMUR sensor ...................................................94
13. Shutdown, disposal ............................................................. 95
13.1 Temporary shutdown ...........................................................................95
13.2 Permanent shutdown, disassembly ...................................................95
13.3 Disposal ..................................................................................................95
14. Spare parts ........................................................................ 96
14.1 VP spare parts ......................................................................................96
14.2 VPK spare parts .................................................................................104
14.3 VPB spare parts ................................................................................. 110
15. Accessories ....................................................................... 112
15.1 VPB bridge designs (crossporting) ..................................................112
15.2 VPB check valves ............................................................................... 113
16. Appendix .......................................................................... 114
16.1 Declaration of Conformity proximity switch....................................114
16.2 Declaration of Conformity directional solenoid valves .................. 115

SKF VP Series Specifications

General

Brand	SKF
Model	VP Series
Category	Industrial Equipment
Language	English