Environmental temperature acceptable conditions -15°C to 70°C. WARNING The Oleo MLB elevator bu er is supplied containing compressed gas; the plunger is held in the fully compressed condition during transportation by means of a bolt, this should not be removed until the bu er is in its final installed position.
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HANDLING When handling MLB bu ers ensure your regional health and safety laws are adhered to. Figure 1 WARNING DO NOT lift bu er with the striker shown in Figure 1. Avoid contact as this may cause damage. Always confirm the weight of the bu er to be lifted and ensure that a suitable lifting method is used.
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BUFFER WEIGHTS MLB 13-32 Range Bu er Model MLB 13 MLB 16 MLB 18 MLB 20 MLB 25 MLB 32 Without Oil 9.810 11.15 12.67 15.02 21.05 29.72 21.63 24.58 27.93 33.11 46.41 65.52 When Filled with Oil 10.10 12.39 14.01...
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BUFFER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Ensure the bu er has been secured into its installation position. Oleo recommends a bolt size M12 for fixing and all four fixing positions are used. Figure 2 Ensure this area at the base of the bu er, shown in is supported.
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BUFFER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ( Continued ) Figure 3 DANGER Now to release the plunger. DO NOT stand over the plunger when releasing. To release the plunger, undo the transportation bolt. (GREY Figure Discard the transportation bolt and spacer (GREY Figure If used, remove the elevator car (or equivalent) and this will control the recoil of the bu er.
Pour Point: 18°C or lower. Viscosity index: 75 or higher CAUTION Take care when handling the oils. Observe the oil manufacturers recommendations. Figure 4 The oil volume guide can be found in table below: MLB 13 MLB 16 MLB 18 MLB 20 MLB 25 MLB 32...
OIL FILLING PROCEDURE NOTICE The bu er must be vertical and fully extended before filling with oil. CAUTION Take care when handling the oils. Observe the oil manufacturers recommendations. Unscrew the airscrew, remove from the bu er and keep safe. (GREEN Figure Unscrew the dipstick, remove from the bu er and...
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OIL FILLED OPTIONS OIL CHECKING PROCEDURE The oil level must be correct and needs to be checked using the following procedure: Unscrew the dipstick and remove from the GREY Figure Wipe dipstick clean. Figure 5 Re-insert the dipstick DO NOT screw down.
Finally, impact the bu er at the full rated speed of the elevator. Complete final checks of oil level and the bu er is at correct working height. NOTICE CHECK: The maximum overall height against table below MLB 13-25 +0/-8.8mm and MLB 32 +0/-8.2mm of the figure stated. MLB 13...
MAINTENANCE Oleo recommends the following be carried out every 12 months from installation: Clean away debris and dirt from around the plunger and switch. Check the oil level is correct. Compress the bu er across its full working stroke. After the compression, ensure the bu er has returned to its correct working height and visually check for any damage.
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9-35703-1 Issue 2 July 2018 Oleo International is a division of T.A. Savery and Co Limited, whose ultimate parent is Brigam Limited. T.A. Savery and Co Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales under company number 00272170 and whose registered...
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