Graco 3A0418E User's Manual
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1. Activator Average 2m a oo ee T J i Period cc Day Period cc Day Period cc Day Period cc Day N ne a n a Months Months OCT BOF is SoG s80 2 wene i ap a is e rf cacr 08 5 2 2 3 138 6 O7 HOCTHOF 06 67 1 4 2 2 3 17 Initial delay approximately 1 day Time required until first lubricant discharge takes place with out counter pressure 3A0418E 13 Installation and Setup Activation 4 When the activator is screwed in hand tight insert a suitable tool through the top ring D Continue to tighten the activator until the ring breaks off at the intended breaking pint A FIG 10 DO NOT BREAK RING OFF BY HAND FIG 8 A Intended breaking point B Seal C Gas generating pellet D Top ring Do not puncture open or take canister apart Opening or breaking the canister will expose Activate the lubricator prior to installation US rs to the fluid and gases stored inside Once installed do not remove the activator For the following instructions unless otherwise from the lubricator at any time instructed refer to FIG 8 After a lubricator is activated the discharge 1 Verify the activator screw contains the gas period cannot be changed generating pellet 5 Shake the lubricator and listen for the pellet 2 Hold the lubricator with the plug end facing rattle inside the canister to insure that the owe gas generating pellet C FIG 8 h2. high Eliminate restrictions Caused by small orifice fittings Install a new lubricator with a faster activator type installed Select grease with better pumpability Counter pressure is too high Check lubrication point Install a new lubricator with a Wrong activator screw i faster activator type installed 3A0418E 17 Parts Parts Miscellaneous Accessories Part No 124087 124088 124089 124090 124091 124092 124093 124100 124101 124102 124105 124113 124114 124115 124304 Description BRACKET plastic FITTING insert 1 4 m 1 4 f BRUSH pig hair 1 4 fnpt 3 4 BRUSH oil 1 x 1 5 BRUSH oil 1 x 2 4 BRUSH oil 1 x 4 BRUSH link chain CLAMP beam 1 BRACKET dual unit VALVE check oil throttle ADAPTER 1 4 fnpt x 1 4 mnpt APPLICATOR chain felt BRUSH nylon 1 8 mnpt x 5 8 BRUSH nylon 1 8 mnpt x 2 BRACKET grounding Mounting Brackets Part No 124094 124095 124097 124098 124099 Description BRACKET mounting small BRACKET mounting medium BRACKET mounting flat BRACKET mounting L BRACKET mounting bulkhead Repair Kits Part No 124109 Description KIT accessory purge 400 Gram Lubricant Cartridges Part No Description 124176 CARTRIDGE lubricant Lithium EP 2 124177 CARTRIDGE lubricant Construction 124178 CARTRIDGE lubricant Bearing 124179 CARTRIDGE lubricant Milling 124180 CARTRIDGE lubricant Food Grade H1 124181 CARTRIDGE lubr
3. 3A0418E 3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT You must wear appropriate protective equipment when operating servicing or when in the operating area of the equipment to help protect you from serious injury including eye injury hearing loss inhalation of toxic fumes and burns This equipment includes but is not limited to e Protective eyewear and hearing protection e Respirators protective clothing and gloves as recommended by the fluid and sol vent manufacturer CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 3A0418E Models Include lubricator canister grease and activation screw Models Include lubricator canister grease and activation screw EP 120 Lubricators EC 120 Lubricators Part No Application Part No MONTHS Application 240856 1 Construction ast 1 Bearing Bearing 245952 ae Food Grade H1 24D859 a i Food Grade H1 24J954 n Mi 1 1 2409601 Syne cut 25 24J958 Construction Lithium EP 1 as e meP aeri e itu EP aaee e Constucion 240872 6 Construction ar e Beano aar 6 Boang ae 6 mia osa 6 miw 269 6 FoodGradeHt 240875 6 Food Grade F 243970 6 Synthetic Industrial 240876 6 Synthetic Industral an e Ura Spindle 2a0877 6 Uira Spindle 2a 6 tithiumep 1 pape7 6 Lithium EP 1 3A0418
4. E 5 Component Identification Pressure Relief Procedure 1 Cover lubrication point and lubricator with a heavy rag to absorb any fluid that may leak out while loosening the canister 2 Carefully unscrew lubrication canister and remove it from the lubrication point Component Identification 1115332 Fic 1 A Lubricant Plug B Lubrication Canister NOTE Canister cannot be refilled C Bottom Activator screw and ring eyelet E Seals w 3A0418E Installation and Setup Determining Correct Mounting Method NOTE Direct mounting should be used for lubrica tion points that are easily accessible Remote mounting is recommended if you answer YES to any of the questions below Is the ambient temperature at the lubrica tion point higher than 40 C 104 F Is it necessary to remove protective screens walls or other types of protection in order to reach the lubrication point Is the lubrication point exposed to high vibrations Is it difficult to access the lubrication point during operation of the machine Is the lubrication point exposed to mechan ical forces such as falling materials Installation Guidelines Do not puncture open or take canister apart Opening or breaking the canister will expose users to the fluid and gases contained inside Before installing the lubricator the lubrica tion points and any extensions must be a
5. Instructions gt g GRACO EP 120 and EC 120 Lubricators allies For single point lubrication of sliding and roller bearings chains open gears guideways and other system components For professional use only EP 120 Lubricators are used in areas that must be kept hygienically clean e g food industry and in environments which are highly contaminated highly corrosive or are regularly humid EC 120 Lubricators are used in mining steel and automotive industries as well as in mechanical and underwater applications 58 psi 0 4 MPa 4 bar Maximum Working Pressure Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual Save these instructions IM2cX II 2G c IIC 80 C X II 2D c 80 C X PROVEN QUALITY LEADING TECHNOLOGY Warnings The following warnings are for the setup use grounding maintenance and repair of this equip ment The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure specific risks When these symbols appear in the body of this manual refer back to these Warnings Product specific hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual where applicable FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD When flammable fluids are present in the work area such as gasoline and windshield wiper fluid be aware that flammable fumes can ignite or explode To help prevent fire CL and explosion Use equ
6. as fallen 3 Screw the correct activator for your applica from the activator into the bladder This tion into the bottom of the lubricator and starts the chemical dispensing reaction that hand tighten Fic 9 See page 13 for acti builds up pressure up to 4 bar 58 psi and vator options and or Parts page 18 causes the piston to move forward 6 Write the installation and replacement dates on the lubricator NOTE Once a lubricator is activated the dis charge period cannot be changed Do not remove the activator from the lubricator at any time FIG 9 14 3A0418E Canister Installation 1 Remove lubrication plug A FIG 11 Fic 11 2 Tightly screw the lubricator into the lubrica tion point by hand tools are not necessary FIG 12 FIG 12 3 Once installed the lubricator should be inspected periodically Changing the Lubrication Canister 1 At the end of the lubrication period the pis ton red in all models is clearly visible 2 Unscrew lubrication canister and remove from grease port 3 Manually purge the bearing to ensure the lubrication conditions have not changed 3A0418E Changing the Lubrication Canister Disposal a CE Dispose of hazardous fluid in approved con tainers and according to applicable guide lines Read the MSDS to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using Storage When lubricators are not immediately installed they mus
7. dequately pre lubricated with the same lubricant contained in the lubricator A 400 gram lubricant cartridge for grease guns is available from Graco See Parts page 18 for a complete list of available lubricant car tridges 3A0418E Installation and Setup e Install one lubricator per lubrication point e When oil is used for lubrication a non return valve oil throttle must be installed This will prevent oil leakage from the lubricator An oil throttle is available from Graco See Parts page 18 e The grease nozzle of the lubricator has an R 1 4 male thread If your application has a different thread you may need to use a reducer e Do not overtighten the plastic thread of the lubricator e For all metal to metal connections i e extensions reducers etc make sure to use LOCTITE 243 or equivalent semi tight screw locking Loctite is a registered trademark of the Loctite Corpo ration Preparing for Installation Most bearings require a pressure of 0 5 to 2 bar 7 2 to 29 psi pressure without tubes extensions angles etc Use the following procedure to check the counter pressure of the application prior to installation NOTE e Be sure to use a lubricant cartridge that contains the same grease used in the application e The best measurement results are achieved during operation Checking the Counter Pressure NOTE A 60 cc EM Drive Lubricator containing the same lubricant you are dis
8. em has relaxed Do one more discharge by turning unit OFF then ON again until it dispenses for no more than 5 seconds 10 Wait approximately 5 more minutes to make sure system does not lose pressure and remains constant 11 Disconnect adapter B from manometer NOTICE Do NOT disconnect lubricator from adapter B Screwing anything into end of lubricator a second time will damage self sealing threads 3A0418E Installation and Setup 12 If counter pressure is 4 bar 58 psi or EC 120 Models Only higher flush lubrication point with a grease gun After flushing repeat counter pressure test If the counter pressure does not decrease you may need a different lubricant or lubri D cator canister Contact Graco Customer service for assistance ae e Grounding Clamp Installation To reduce the risk of fire or explosion equip 1 ment mounted in potentially explosive atmo spheres must be correctly installed using a Fic 3 grounding clamp Part No 124304 is available from Graco Customer Service or your local 1 Insert lubrication canister inside grounding Graco distributor clamp 1 making sure bottom of canister is flush mounted to the grounding clamp as shown in FIG 3 2 Attach a grounding cable 2 between the grounding bracket 1 and an earth contact 3 as shown in FIG 3 3A0418E 9 Installation and Setup Priming Prefilling Fittings and Grease Lines All grease lines extensions and t
9. icant Synthetic Industrial 124182 CARTRIDGE lubricant Ultra Spindle 124183 CARTRIDGE lubricant Lithium EP 1 EM Drive 60cc Models Used for counter pressure test only Volume Output Application 60CC Lithium EP 2 24E029 600 24 030 600C 24E033 60CC Synthetic Industrial 3A0418E Technical Data Technical Data Housing Material ee Tt 120 cc 41 02 Length L EP 120 111 mm 4 37 inches Maximum Diameter D EP 120 67 mm 2 64 inches EC 120 70 mm 2 76 inches Discharge Period EP 120 EC 120 1 3 6 or 12 months Temperature Range EP 120 EC 120 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Maximum Output Pressure 4 bar 58 psi Storage Temeraire PCSO FESP Dimensions 3A0418E 19 Graco Standard Warranty Graco warrants all equipment referenced in this document which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale to the original purchaser for use With the exception of any special extended or limited warranty published by Graco Graco will for a period of twelve months from the date of sale repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective This warranty applies only when the equipment is installed operated and maintained in accordance with Graco s written recommendations This warranty does not cover and Graco shall not be liable for general wear and tear or any malfuncti
10. ion Canister Insert for Bracket 124088 Bracket 124087 Tube connector user supplied Nylon tube user supplied Tube connection User supplied mog OvD Graco recommends only using tubes with an inside diameter of at least 6 mm 1 4 inch and a maximum length of 1 meter 3 feet FIG 6 3A0418E 11 Installation and Setup With Tube and Oil FIG 7 Lubrication Canister Insert for Bracket 124088 Bracket 124087 Tube connector user supplied Nylon tube user supplied Tube connection user supplied Oil throttle 124102 Om7mn7mmMmMv lt goO w gt S gt Graco recommends only using tubes with an inside diameter of at least 6 mm 1 4 inch and a maximum length of 1 meter 3 feet A G 3A0418E Installation and Setup Startup NOTE Refer to Table 1 to determine the correct acti e The lubrication period is determined by vator screw and lubricator to use for your appli the color of the activator screw cation and operating temperature The data e Electrochemical lubricators are tempera provided in this table is based on laboratory ture and vibration dependent tests and under laboratory conditions and should be used as a general guideline only for selecting the discharge period The actual dis charge period is strongly influenced by various factors including the type of lubricant ambient temperature vibration and connection parts Table 1 EP 120 and EC 120 Lubricators
11. ipment only in well ventilated area Eliminate all ignition sources such as cigarettes and portable electric lamps Keep work area free of debris including rags and spilled or open containers of sol vent and gasoline Do not plug or unplug power cords or turn lights on or off when flammable fumes are present Ground all equipment in the work area Use only grounded hoses If there is static sparking or you feel a shock stop operation immediately Do not use equipment until you identify and correct the problem Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area Special Conditions for Safe Use Equipment must comply with the following conditions when operated in a potentially explosive atmosphere e The lubricator must be correctly installed with a grounded mounting clamp See page 9 for instructions for correctly grounding and installing the grounding clamp e Do not clean lubrication canister with a dry cloth Possibility of electrostatic charge exists TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin inhaled or swallowed e Read MSDSs to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using e Store hazardous fluid in approved containers and dispose of it according to applica ble guidelines DD 2 3A0418E PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD Fluid from the equipment leaks or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on skin and cause se
12. on damage or wear caused by faulty installation misapplication abrasion corrosion inadequate or improper maintenance negligence accident tampering or substitution of non Graco component parts Nor shall Graco be liable for malfunction damage or wear caused by the incompatibility of Graco equipment with structures accessories equipment or materials not supplied by Graco or the improper design manufacture installation operation or maintenance of structures accessories equipment or materials not supplied by Graco This warranty is conditioned upon the prepaid return of the equipment claimed to be defective to an authorized Graco distributor for verification of the claimed defect If the claimed defect is verified Graco will repair or replace free of charge any defective parts The equipment will be returned to the original purchaser transportation prepaid If inspection of the equipment does not disclose any defect in material or workmanship repairs will be made at a reasonable charge which charges may include the costs of parts labor and transportation THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Graco s sole obligation and buyer s sole remedy for any breach of warranty shall be as set forth above The buyer agrees that no other remedy including but not limited to incidental or conse
13. pensing is required to perform the Counter Pressure test correctly Contact Graco Customer Service or your local Graco distributor to order this part Installation and Setup Graco recommends checking the counter pressure by connecting an EM Drive Lubrica tor to a pressure manometer user Supplied A pressure manometer is a simple device that measures pressure output To build a pressure manometer you need a pressure gage aa tee fitting bb and stop valve cc FIG 2 shows a correctly assembled pressure manometer connected to the lubricator and a lubrication point ee 7115375 FIG 2 aa Pressure Gage bb Tee Fitting CC Stop Valve dd Lube Point ee Lubricator ff ON OFF Switch Counter Pressure Test Procedure 1 Clean the lubrication point to remove any potential contaminants 2 Remove the plug A Tf 3 Install lubricator unit into adapter B G L w y 4 Install reducers extensions grease line etc if necessary 5 Screw a pressure manometer into the lubri cation point dd FIG 2 page 8 6 Ensure the stop valve cc of the pressure manometer is open 7 Attach lubricator and adapter B to the pressure manometer as shown in FIG 2 and turn the switch to ON ff 8 Run manometer for about 20 seconds Observe gauge and repeat this procedure until pressure registered on gauge stays constant 9 To determine counter pressure wait approximately 5 minutes until syst
14. quential damages for lost profits lost sales injury to person or property or any other incidental or consequential loss shall be available Any action for breach of warranty must be brought within two 2 years of the date of sale GRACO MAKES NO WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN CONNECTION WITH ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT MATERIALS OR COMPONENTS SOLD BUT NOT MANUFACTURED BY GRACO These items sold but not manufactured by Graco such as electric motors switches hose etc are subject to the warranty if any of their manufacturer Graco will provide purchaser with reasonable assistance in making any claim for breach of these warranties In no event will Graco be liable for indirect incidental special or consequential damages resulting from Graco supplying equipment hereunder or the furnishing performance or use of any products or other goods sold hereto whether due to a breach of contract breach of warranty the negligence of Graco or otherwise FOR GRACO CANADA CUSTOMERS The Parties acknowledge that they have required that the present document as well as all documents notices and legal proceedings entered into given or instituted pursuant hereto or relating directly or indirectly hereto be drawn up in English Les parties reconnaissent avoir convenu que la r daction du presente document sera en Anglais ainsi que tous documents avis et procedures judiciaires ex cu
15. rious injury e Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure before cleaning checking or servicing equipment e Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment e Check hoses tubes and couplings daily Replace worn or damaged parts immediately EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Misuse can cause death or serious injury Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system component See Technical Data in all equipment manuals Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts See Technical Data in all equipment manuals Read fluid and solvent manufacturer s warnings For complete information about your material request MSDS from distributor or retailer Turn off all equipment and follow the Pressure Relief Procedure when equipment is not in use Check equipment daily Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with genuine manufacturer s replacement parts only Do not alter or modify equipment Do not puncture open or take lubricator apart Use equipment only for its intended purpose Call your distributor for information Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas sharp edges moving parts and hot surfaces Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull equipment Keep children and animals away from work area Comply with all applicable safety regulations
16. t s donn s ou intent s a la suite de ou en rapport directement ou indirectement avec les proc dures concern es Graco Information For the latest information about Graco products visit www graco com TO PLACE AN ORDER contact your Graco distributor or call to identify the nearest distributor Phone 612 623 6928 or Toll Free 1 800 533 9655 Fax 612 378 3590 All written and visual data contained in this document reflects the latest product information available at the time of publication Graco reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice Original instructions This manual contains English MM 3A0418 Patent information www graco com patents Graco Headquarters Minneapolis International Offices Belgium China Japan Korea GRACO INC AND SUBSIDIARIES P O BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55440 1441 USA Copyright 2010 Graco Inc All Graco manufacturing locations are registered to ISO 9001 www graco com Revised December 2014
17. t be stored in a dry dust free sunlight protected room indoors 15 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting A2 Slightly shake canister or tap No gas development on the activator screw ring No lubrication should be broken off Still within activation period See Startup information on page 13 Manually purge point to ensure that grease can be freely received by bearing Reduce grease line length Grease spurts from lubricator Resistance to grease flow too and or increase line diameter when removed from service high Eliminate restrictions caused by small orifice fittings Use a higher pressure lubrica tor for dispensing Wrong activator screw Install a new lubricator with a installed slower activator type installed Remote mount lubrication Average ambient temperature Canister away from heat Grease dispensing too fast or vibration is high for activa Source tor type Use a temperature indepen dent lubricator for dispensing For Oil Filled Lubricators Install oil throttle Only Oil throttle not installed 16 3A0418E Troubleshooting Select a different activator Average ambient temperature type too low for activator type Use a temperature indepen dent lubricator for dispensing Manually purge point to ensure that grease can be freely received by bearing Reduce grease line length and or increase line diameter Grease dispensing too slowly Resistance to grease flow too a oe
18. ubes must be primed prefilled Without priming prefilling the lubricator would first need time to fill the tubes with lubricant before it would actually supply lubricant to the lubrication point Example A tube that is 1 2 meter long x 6 mm 19 5 inches x 1 4 inch diameter requires about 14 ccm 1 Tablespoon of lubricant With a 12 month activator screw the lubricator would need about 1 1 2 months to fill this tube FIG 4 illustrates one way to pre fill using stan dard parts for a grease gun with extension thread M10 x 1 FIG 4 Remote Mounting Installations e Installations up to 3 ft away from the lubri cation point can be mounted with flexible tubes and a bracket Refer to FIG 5 FIG 6 and FIG 7 for examples of correct remote mounting installations e Remote installations require a grease line Graco recommends using a tube with an inside diameter of at least 6 mm 1 4 inch 1 Select a position for the lubricator that is easy to access and protected from high pressure water jets falling materials corrosive chemicals and extreme tempera tures Temperature must be below 40 C 104 F 2 Prime the grease line and all accessories with the same grease that is contained in the lubricator 3 Secure grease lines with ties or similar means Direct Mounting Reducer or oil throttle optional FIG 5 A Lubrication Canister 3A0418E Installation and Setup With Tube and Grease Lubricat
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