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Viper Mini MkII Assembly And Operation Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Page | 2 2.0 The Viper Mini MKII Kit Components ............4 3.0 Viper Mini MKII Kits Components Assembled & Numbered ..... 5 3.1 Viper Mini MKII Standard Kit ..............5 3.1.1 Viper Mini MKII Standard Complete 20KG Kit ....... 5 3.1.2 Viper Mini MKII Standard Complete Collar ........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1.0 Introduction The VIPER MINI MKII Wire Rope Lubricator is an Australian designed and built lubricator for wire rope sizes from 6mm ( ”) to 36mm (1 ”). It provides fast Page | 3 and effective single pass lubrication of wire ropes, eliminating the slow and arduous task of manual lubrication.

  • Page 4: The Viper Mini Mkii Kit Components

    1) Viper lubricator collar, cast aluminium, includes lubricant delivery line quick connect coupling. 2) High pressure high flow customized Viper 50:1 (Standard kit) or 45:1 (High Speed Kit) grease pump to suit 20kg drum which comes preassembled with: a) Air control valve...

  • Page 5: Viper Mini Mkii Kits Components Assembled & Numbered

    3.0 Viper Mini MKII Kits Components Assembled & Numbered 3.1 Viper Mini MKII Standard Kit 3.1.1 Viper Mini MKII Standard Complete 20KG Kit Page | 5...
  • Page 6 3.1.2 Viper Mini MKII Standard Collar Page | 6...

  • Page 7: Viper Mini Mkii Standard 20Kg Pump Kit

    3.1.3 Viper Mini MKII Standard 20KG Pump Kit Page | 7...

  • Page 8: Viper Mini Mkii Standard 20Kg Complete Hose

    3.1.4 Viper Mini MKII Standard 20KG Hose Page | 8...

  • Page 9: Viper Mini Mkii High Speed Kit

    3.2 Viper Mini MKII High Speed Kit 3.2.1 Viper Mini MKII HS 20KG Kit Page | 9...

  • Page 10: Viper Mini Mkii Hs Complete Collar

    3.2.2 Viper Mini MKII HS Collar Page | 10...

  • Page 11: Viper Mini Mkii Hs Standard 20Kg Pump Kit

    3.2.3 Viper Mini MKII HS 20KG Pump Kit Page | 11...

  • Page 12: Viper Mini Mkii Hs 20Kg Complete Hose

    3.2.4 Viper Mini MKII HS 20KG Complete Hose Page | 12...

  • Page 13: Assembly Instructions

    Press down firmly until the follower plate comes in contact with the lubricant. • Note the Viper lubricator should only be used with high quality wire rope lubricants with a consistency of NLGI #00 to #2.
  • Page 14 8. Remove the Viper collar from the packaging materials and loosen the clamping bolt allowing the collar to open. 9. Fit the Viper seals into the Viper collar. Make certain that the grease inlet holes on the seal and viper collar are aligned.
  • Page 15 12. To secure the Viper lubricator collar in place, use the nylon ratchet straps and ‘Bow’ shackles. Page | 15 • 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 16: 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 17: Operating Instructions

    7 bar. (105psi) THE VIPER MINI MKII IS NOW CHARGED AND READY FOR OPERATION. 2. Start the wire rope moving through the Viper 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 18 7. Once the optimum lubricant coverage is achieved, run the complete rope at a consistent speed though the Viper. 8. Note that the Viper 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 air pressure.

  • Page 22: Safety Recommendations

    Viper collar. • Ensure buckles and straps, D shackles and attachment points used to anchor the Viper Lubricator are rated for a minimum WWL of 500 kg. • Check hydraulic hose, couplings air lines and fittings for damage or wear, before connecting to grease pump and Viper lubricator collar.

  • Page 23: Viper Mini Mkii Assembly And Use

    • While in operation the Viper Lubricator utilises both high pressure air, up to 120 PSI max and high pressure grease up to 5,500 PSI. Always wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) while carrying out the cable lubrication operation.

  • Page 24: Guarantee

    11.0 Viper Mini MKII Wire Rope Lubricator - Guarantee The VIPER Mini MKII Wire Rope Lubricator Kit and all the components are guaranteed for a period of 12 months from date of purchase against any fault of Page | 24 manufacture or material failure.

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