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Installation and Operation SDP8/SDP18 Preset Metered Dispense Valve 3A6673B Pulse FC Enabled For dispensing oil, automatic transmission fluid (ATF), gear oils, and antifreeze. Not approved for use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous locations. For professional use only. See page 6 for model information. 1500 psi (10 MPa, 103 bar) Maximum Working Pressure Important Safety Instructions...
Warnings Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. 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 or on warning labels, refer back to these Warnings.
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Warnings WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD When flammable fluids are present in the work area, such as gasoline and wind- shield wiper fluid, be aware that flammable fumes can ignite or explode. To help prevent fire and explosion: • Use equipment only in well-ventilated area. •...
Overview Overview Metered Dispense Valve Locking and Unlocking the Trigger NOTE: The metered dispense valve can be set up to be used without a Pulse FC system, or with a Pulse FC system with the installation of a Pulse FC Starter kit (P/N 26C401). Unlocked Display Navigation...
Overview Opening and Closing the Nozzle Open Closed • To open the nozzle, rotate the nozzle clockwise. • To close the nozzle, rotate the nozzle counter-clockwise. 3A6673B...
It is not a complete system design. console. Contact your Graco distributor for assistance in designing a system to suit your needs. The metered dispense valve is not designed for in-line installation.
Installation Installation Pressure Relief Procedure FIRE HAZARD Conductive metal surfaces on the metered Follow the Pressure Relief dispense valve must not make contact with Procedure whenever you see this any positively charged metal surface, symbol. including (but not limited to), the starter solenoid terminal, alternator terminal or battery terminal.
Installation Flushing Install the Metered Dispense Valve The equipment was tested with lightweight oil, which was left in the fluid passages to protect parts. To avoid contaminating the fluid, flush the equipment with a compatible solvent before use. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 10.
Installation Install the Extension Tube With an open-end adjustable wrench on the flats of the nozzle bushing, tighten firmly (F . 10). Adjust nut (c) on extension (2) so that the maximum thread engagement of the extension can be utilized (F .
Preset Mode Preset Mode This calibration procedure requires a one quart or one liter calibrated, volumetric flask. If a one quart or one liter calibrated, Main Menu Screen volumetric flask is not available, see Alternate Calibration instructions, page 16. This screen provides access to the main To calibrate the metered dispense valve: metered dispense valve functions: Use the UP or DOWN ARROW button on...
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Preset Mode Use the UP or DOWN ARROW button on Dispense exactly one quart or one liter of the keypad to highlight CALIBRATE (F fluid into the one quart or one liter clean, 14) and then press the center ENTER calibrated, volumetric flask.
Preset Mode Press the center ENTER button on the The k-factor adjustment screen shown in keypad again to select END and save the . 20 displays. new calibration factor. After selecting END the following screen . 18) displays. . 20 Use the UP and DOWN ARROW to increase or decrease the displayed .
Preset Mode Be sure ENTER is highlighted in the Record the volume displayed on the lower left corner of the display as shown metered dispense valve. Note this in F . 21. Press the center ENTER volume as the VOLUME DISPLAYED button on the keypad to save the new ON THE METERED DISPENSE VALVE calibration factor.
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Preset Mode Use the UP or DOWN ARROW button on The k-factor adjustment screen shown in the keypad to highlight CALIBRATE (F . 28 displays. 25) and then press the center ENTER button on the keypad to select the CALIBRATE option. .
Preset Mode DISPENSED FLUID COUNTER- As fluid is Preset Dispense dispensed, this number increases to reflect Wake up the metered dispense valve by the quantity of fluid that is being dispensed. pressing any button on the key pad (F NOTE: If RESET was not selected after the 1, page 7).
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Preset Mode STOP Function The screen shown in F . 33 displays. Notice the word “DONE” near the top of During the dispense the word STOP (F . 32) the screen, confirming the requested is highlighted on the lower left corner of the PRESET amount of fluid has been dispense screen.
Preset Mode TOTAL When the screen is highlighted (F . 36), press the ENTER button on the key pad. . 35 LIFETIME TOTAL - Running, non-resettable . 36 total quantity fluid that has been dispensed over the life of the meter. The unit of mea- DEVICE INFORMATION surement displayed is determined by the Unit of Measurement criteria selected in...
Preset Mode RESET SET-UP SCREENS Restarts meter. After selecting RESET the The SET-UP Menu includes the following screen display goes blank. After options: UNIT OF MEASURE, BANNER, approximately 10 seconds the screens CALIBRATE and “+++”. shown in F . 38- F .
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Preset Mode UNIT OF MEASURE BANNER The meter is factory-set to quarts. The UNIT The banner screen is used to assign a name OF MEASURE screen configures the meter to the meter, such as Meter 1, Meter 2, etc. to dispense in PINTS, QUARTS, GALLONS This is useful in shops that have more than OR LITERS.
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Preset Mode CALIBRATE LANGUAGE Calibrating the metered dispense valve The meter is factory-set to English. On the assures that dispenses are accurate. See first language screen it can be configured to Calibration instructions beginning on page display in ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, +++”...
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Preset Mode PRESET TITLE - Identifies which preset PRESET option is being set up. The example in F The metered dispense valve can be 46 shows PRESET1. This means you are programmed to dispense 5 different preset setting up the PRESET parameters for PRE- amounts.
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Preset Mode Press the center ENTER button on the keypad after each letter or number is highlighted to select it. After naming the PRESET, use the RIGHT ARROW button on the keypad to highlight the symbol. Press the center ENTER button on the keypad to return to the PRESET Setup Screen.
Preset Mode DEVICE INFORMATION See page 21 for a description of this screen. RESET See page 22 for a description of this screen. GO BACK Returns to the Main Menu Screen (F . 54). . 52 The menu shown in F .
. 56 Tags may be purchased from Graco as packs of cards. When a tag or voucher is referenced After the meter has been successfully in this manual, it refers to a card programmed configured, the main menu screen to perform the designated function.
Pulse FC Mode Activation Calibrate the metered dispense valve for specific fluids at nominal flow rates. Press the center ENTER button on the This calibration procedure requires a one keypad to activate the meter. The screen quart or one liter calibrated, volumetric flask. shown in F .
Pulse FC Mode Dispense exactly one quart or one liter After selecting END the Main Menu of fluid into a one quart or one liter clean, screen displays. calibrated, volumetric flask. NOTE: During calibration dispense the metered dispense valve will not display the volume dispensed.
Pulse FC Mode The k-factor adjustment screen shown in After selecting ENTER the Main Menu screen . 64 displays. shown in F . 66 displays. . 64 . 66 Use the UP and DOWN ARROW to DISPENSE increase or decrease the displayed k-factor until the new k-factor displays on Screen Identification the screen.
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Pulse FC Mode DISPENSED FLUID COUNTER- As fluid is The progress bar (F) fills-in and a dispensed, this number increases to reflect numeric percentage increases as the amount of fluid dispensed nears the the quantity of fluid that is being dispensed. Preset amount.
Pulse FC Mode UTILITY MENU Use the UP or DOWN ARROW button to select the desired screen from the list. There are three Utility options available from When the screen is highlighted, press the UTILITY MENU screen. the ENTER button on the key pad. •...
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Pulse FC Mode FLIP DISPLAY GO BACK Allows the data to be viewed on the metered Returns to the Main Menu Screen (F . 74). dispense valve display upside down for oil bar installation. After selecting FLIP DISPLAY, the meter display goes blank for about 10 seconds.
Service Service Battery Replacement Install 4 new batteries. See labels on the each side of the housing and F . 76 for battery orientation. • Replace batteries with four AA, alkaline batteries. • Be sure to follow the correct polarity as shown on the installation labels located on either side of the metered dispense valve when installing batteries in the...
Parts Parts Related Kits Part Description VALVE, metered ---- dispense valve (see Ref Part Description models page X) KIT, Trip Rod Repair, includes ---- EXTENSION 25D903 27, 28, 29 16Y863 Flex KIT, Swivel Filter, includes 4 25D906 255194 Rigid and 10 255854...
Batteries are dead. Replace batteries, page 35. Electronic control is Replace the electronic bezel malfunctioning. assembly. Contact your Graco distributor for assistance ordering this part. Slow or no fluid flow Filter is clogged. Relieve pressure, page 10. Clean or replace filter.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Metered dispense valve Poor seal at metering cover Contact your Graco leaks from cover/control chamber distributor for repair or replacement. Metered dispense valve Twist lock nozzle has a Replace nozzle. See Install leaks from twist lock nozzle.
Solution Ensure that your flow rate is not higher Reed Switch Error: Error occurred with than 18 gpm (68 lpm). For further pick-up in internal gear. assistance, contact your Graco distributor. Reed switch malfunction. Replace electronic bezel housing. Error 2...
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Metered Dispense Valve Metric Flow range* 0.25 to 18 gpm 0.9 to 68 lpm *Tested in 10W motor oil. Flow rates vary with fluid pressure, temperature and viscosity. Maximum Working Pressure 1500 psi 10.34 MPa, 103.4 bar Units of Measure (factory set to pints, quarts, gallons liters...
Technical Specifications FCC / IC Notice Contains FCC ID: JHI-SDPMETER Contains IC: 4840A-SDPMETER The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for a period from the date of sale as defined in the table below, repair or replace equipment covered by this warranty and determined by Graco to be defective.
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Graco Headquarters: Minneapolis International Offices: Belgium, China, Japan, Korea GRACO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES • P.O. BOX 1441 • MINNEAPOLIS MN 55440-1441 • USA Copyright 2019, Graco Inc. All Graco manufacturing locations are registered to ISO 9001. www.graco.com, Revision A, April 2019...