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CLASSIC - Installation and Operation
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Installation & Servicing Tips
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Always ensure that newly installed bearings are pre-packed prior to installing lubricator.
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Pre-lubricate bearings using a grease gun to ensure that the point can receive grease freely. Clean all fittings to prevent contamination.
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Select the appropriate dispensing rate to suit each application.
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Decide whether to direct or remote mount depending on access and safety considerations. When remote mounting, do not exceed the recommended line dimensions.
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Activate the lubricator prior to installation by fully inserting the activation screw. When the activator becomes hand tight, take a screw driver and insert it through the top ring of the activator. Continue to tighten until the O-ring breaks off. DO NOT break ring off by hand.
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Write the installation and replacement dates on the lubricator and record the dates in the site maintenance scheduling system or keep a separate record.
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Screw the lubricator into the grease port by hand - tools are not necessary.
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Once installed the lubricator should be periodically inspected to check that accidental damage has not occurred.
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Change-out lubricator on the planned date.
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When changing-out empty lubricators, manually purge the bearing to ensure the lubrication conditions have not changed.
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Observation
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Solution
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Grease dispensing too quickly
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Average ambient temperature too high for activator type
-Select slower activator type OR
-Remote mount away from heat source OR
-Change to STAR VARIO for temp. independent dispensing
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Grease dispensing too slowly
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Average ambient temperature too low for activator type
-Select faster activator type OR
-Change to STAR VARIO for temp. independent dispensing
Resistance to grease flow too high
-Manually purge point to ensure that grease can be freely received by bearing THEN
-Reduce grease line length AND/OR increase line diameter OR
-Eliminate restrictions caused by small orifice fittings OR
-Select faster activator type OR
-Select grease with better pumpability
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Grease spurts from lubricator when removed from service
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Resistance to grease flow too high
-Manually purge point to ensure that grease can be freely received by bearing THEN
-Reduce grease line length AND/OR increase line diameter OR
-Eliminate restrictions caused by small orifice fittings OR
-Change to STAR VARIO for higher pressure output
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Direct mount where safe to provide optimal access to the bearing. If remote mounting is necessary use lines which are no more than 3 feet long and with an internal diameter of at least 3/8". Smaller diameter lines increase resistance to grease flow.
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Always prime grease lines and pre-grease bearings. Minimize small orifice restrictions and ensure that the bearing will freely receive grease.
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Bracket Configuration Examples
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A complete range of accessories are available for all types of applications.
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