Loading Grease - Graco G3 Series Instructions Manual

Setup

Loading Grease

To ensure optimal performance from the G3:
• Only use NLGI #000 - #2 greases appropriate for
your application, automatic dispensing, and the
equipment's operating temperature. Consult with
machine and lube manufacturer for details.
• The reservoir can be filled using a hand operated
pump, pneumatic pump or electric transfer pump.
• Do not overfill (F . 6).
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• Do not operate G3 without reservoir attached.
NOTICE
• Always clean fitting (D) with a clean dry cloth
prior to filling reservoir. Dirt and/or debris can
damage pump and/or lubrication system.
• Care must be used when filling the reservoir
using a pneumatic or electric transfer pump to
not pressurize and break the reservoir.
Models without a follower plate:
1. Connect fill hose to inlet fitting (F
D
F . 5
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2. For higher viscosity fluids, start pump to rotate stir-
ring paddle during fill to prevent air pockets from
forming in grease.
For models using an external controller, start pump
operation per your controller specifications.
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3. Fill reservoir with NLGI grease to max
F
4. Remove fill hose.
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Models with a follower plate:
1. Connect fill hose to inlet fitting (F
E
2. For higher viscosity fluids, start pump to rotate stir-
3. Fill reservoir with grease until seal of
For Max and Pro models press the
manual run button.
fill line.
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ring paddle during fill to prevent air pockets from
forming in grease.
For models using an external controller, start pump
operation per your controller specifications.
For Max and Pro models press the
manual run button.
follower plate breaches the vent hole (F
max fill line
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