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Viper Mid MKII Assembly & Operation Manual

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VIPER MID MK II WIRE ROPE
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  • Page 1 VIPER MID MK II WIRE ROPE Page | 1 LUBRICATOR...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1.0 Introduction ....................4 Page | 2 1.1 Key features of the Viper Mid MKII WRL include: ........4 2.0 Included Kit Components................5 3.0 Viper Mid MKII Kits Components Assembled & Numbered ...... 6 3.1 Viper Mid MKII Standard Kits ..............6 3.1.2 Viper Mid MKII Standard Complete Hose ..........
  • Page 3 10.0 Safety Recommendations – Caution Level Rating ......... 33 11.0 Danger Rating ................... 34 12.0 Viper Mid MKII Guarantee................. 35 Page | 3...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1.0 Introduction The VIPER Mid MKII Wire Rope Lubricator is an Australian designed and built lubricator for wire rope sizes from 6mm ( ”) to 36mm to 67mm (2- ”). It provides fast and effective single pass lubrication of wire ropes, eliminating the Page | 4 slow and arduous task of manual lubrication.

  • Page 5: Included Kit Components

    Sized to suit specific size ropes - 6mm / 4/16” to 67mm / 2-5/8” b. Please reference the Seal & Scraper Selection Guide 10. Viper Wire Cleaners (optional accessory) a. Available to suit a variety of ropes – refer to Viper selection guide.

  • Page 6: Viper Mid Mkii Kits Components Assembled & Numbered

    3.0 Viper Mid MKII Kits Components Assembled & Numbered 3.1 Viper Mid MKII Standard Kits 3.1.1 Viper Mid MKII Complete Standard Collar Page | 6...

  • Page 7: Viper Mid Mkii Standard Complete Hose

    3.1.2 Viper Mid MKII Complete Standard Hose (included in 20KG & 50KG kits) Page | 7...

  • Page 8: Viper Mid Mkii Standard 20Kg Kit

    3.1.3 Viper Mid MKII Complete 20KG Kit Page | 8...

  • Page 9: Viper Mid Mkii Standard 20Kg Pump Kit

    3.1.4 Viper Mid MKII Complete 20KG Pump Kit Page | 9...

  • Page 10: Viper Mid Mkii Standard 50Kg Kit

    3.1.5 Viper Mid MKII Complete 50KG Kit Page | 10...

  • Page 11: Viper Mid Mkii Standard 50Kg Pump Kit

    3.1.6 Viper Mid MKII Complete 50KG Pump Kit Page | 11...

  • Page 12: Viper Mid Mkii Standard 180Kg Kit

    3.1.7 Viper Mid MKII Complete 180KG Kit Page | 12...

  • Page 13: Viper Mid Mkii Standard 180Kg Pump Kit

    3.1.8 Viper Mid MKII Complete 180KG Pump Kit Page | 13...

  • Page 14: Viper Mid Mkii Standard 180Kg Hose

    3.1.9 Viper Mid MKII Complete 180KG Hose Page | 14...

  • Page 15: Viper Mkii High Speed Kits

    3.2 Viper MKII High Speed Kits 3.2.1 Viper Mid MKII Complete HS Collar Page | 15...

  • Page 16: Viper Mid Mkii Hs Complete Hose

    3.2.2 Viper Mid MKII Complete HS Hose (included in 20KG & 50KG kits) Page | 16...

  • Page 17: Viper Mid Mkii Hs Complete 20Kg Kit

    3.2.3 Viper Mid MKII Complete HS 20KG Kit Page | 17...

  • Page 18: Viper Mid Mkii Hs Complete 20Kg Pump Kit

    3.2.4 Viper Mid MKII Complete HS 20KG Pump Kit Page | 18...

  • Page 19: Viper Mid Mkii Hs Complete 50Kg Kit

    3.2.5 Viper Mid MKII Complete HS 50KG Kit Page | 19...

  • Page 20: Viper Mid Mkii Hs Complete 50Kg Pump Kit

    3.2.6 Viper Mid MKII Complete HS 50KG Pump Kit Page | 20...

  • Page 21: Viper Mid Mkii Hs Complete 180Kg Kit

    3.2.7 Viper Mid MKII Complete HS 180KG Kit Page | 21...

  • Page 22: Viper Mid Mkii Hs Complete 180Kg Pump Kit

    3.2.8 Viper Mid MKII Complete HS 180KG Pump Kit Page | 22...

  • Page 23: Viper Mid Mkii Hs Complete 180Kg Hose

    3.2.9 Viper Mid MKII Complete HS 180KG Hose Page | 23...

  • Page 24: Viper Mid Mkii Wrl Assembly Instructions

    Press down firmly until the follower plate comes in contact with the lubricant. • Note the Viper Mid lubricator should only be used with high quality wire rope lubricants with a consistency of NLGI#00 to 2.
  • Page 25 Page | 25 9. Fit the scraper plates to the Viper Mid collar using the counter sunk screws and the Allen key provided. Note scraper plates are sized to suit the wire rope as per the “Seal & Scraper plate selection guide”.
  • Page 26 • Standard Kit • High Speed Kit 14. To secure the Viper Mid lubricator collar in place, use the nylon ratchet straps and ‘Bow’ shackles. • Secure one end of the ratchet strap to one of the lugs on the wire entry end of the lubricator collar via a bow shackle.

  • Page 27: Ratchet Strap Buckle Assemblies - Ref: Aw107

    Insert free end of strap through slot A and pull through excess webbing Push down and pull up handle B to work the ratchet strap till strap is as tight as possible. Do not over tighten, as the straps are only designed to maintain position of the Viper Collar.

  • Page 28: Viper Mid Mkii Wrl Operating Instructions

    THE VIPER IS NOW CHARGED AND READY FOR OPERATION. 4. Start the wire rope moving through the Viper Mid collar and then slowly open the lubricant flow control valve. Continue to open until an even coating of grease is visible on the wire rope exiting the collar.
  • Page 29 9. Once the optimum lubricant coverage is achieved, run the complete rope at a consistent speed though the Viper Mid collar. 10. Note that the Viper Mid collar with flexible seals is not a pressure vessel and is not designed to hold pressure. The grease pressure is generated by both the pump and the action of the rope travelling through the lubricant chambers in the seal.

  • Page 30: Lubricant Penetration

    • Wire rope design, particularly anti-spin and locked core wire ropes. • Dirty or contaminated wire ropes. (Use of a Viper Wire Cleaner is recommended) • Ropes contaminated with solid used lubricant coatings. (Use of a Viper Wire Cleaner is recommended) During the wire rope operation, the rope movement onto the drum and over sheaves is known to assist with the lubricant penetration.

  • Page 31: Equipment Specifications

    250L/min at 7 bar Guideline pressures are as follows: Air Pressure for all Wire Rope Diameters 4 - 7 bar (60-105 psi) Viper Collar • Cast aluminium construction with enhanced mechanical properties and excellent resistance to corrosion, heat treated to T6.

  • Page 32: Trouble Shooting

    Measure rope diameter and ensure correct seals in use. LEAKING FROM COLLAR a) Tighten collar clamping screws b) Check correct Viper seal is being used for wire rope size. c) Check air pressure, reduce if required. d) Adjust Lubricant flow rate from control valve.
  • Page 33 Material Safety Data Sheets for all lubricants used with the Viper are kept in close proximity to the kit. Viper WRL Pty Ltd recommend a copy of the lubricant in use MSDS is kept in the Aluminium carry case for reference...
  • Page 34 11.0 Danger Rating • Before attaching the Viper Mid MkII lubricator collar to the cable, you must ensure the cable winch control has been locked out and tagged. Serious Page | 34 injury or death may occur should the cable winching equipment be activated while the Viper Mid MkII Lubricator is being fitted to the cable.
  • Page 35 Any parts to be claimed for warranty must be first returned to Viper WRL Pty Ltd for inspection prior to warranty being granted. NOTE: Commercially available wire rope lubricant NLGI 00-2.

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