Max automatic lubrication pump, for dispensing of nlgi grades #000 to #2 greases and oil with at least 40cst, for professional use only, not approved for use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous locations
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Instructions G3 Max Automatic Lubrication Pump 332305J For dispensing of NLGI Grades #000 to #2 greases and oil with at least 40cSt. For Professional Use Only. Not approved for use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous locations. Part Nos., page 3 5100 psi (35.1 MPa, 351.6 bar) Pump Output Pressure 5000 psi (34.4 MPa, 344.7 bar) Maximum Working Pressure - Auto-Fill Shut Off Important Safety Instructions...
Part / Model Numbers Part / Model Numbers The Part Number is a six-digit unique number that is only used to order the G3 Pump. The configured Model Number identifies the distinct features of a specific G3 Pump. To help you understand each component that makes up the Model Number see Understanding Your Model Number, page 5.
Use the Code Sample provided below to identify each component’s location in the Model Number. The options for each component that make up the code are provided on the lists below. NOTE: Some pump configurations are not available. Contact Graco Customer Service or your local Graco distributor for assistance.
Warnings Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclama- tion 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. Product-specific hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
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Warnings WARNING SKIN INJECTION HAZARD High-pressure fluid from dispensing device, hose leaks, or ruptured components will pierce skin. This may look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation. Get immediate surgi- cal treatment. •...
The pump module was carefully packaged for shipment upright. Refer to your model number to confirm by Graco. When the package arrives, perform the follow- if a follower plate was installed on your pump. ing procedure to unpack the units: See page 5, Understanding the Model Number 1.
Pressure Relief Valve (Not shown. Not included / required for Vent Hole for Follower Plate (grease models only / not each outlet - Available from Graco. See Parts, page 83.) available on all grease models) Zerk Inlet Fill Fitting (1 included / grease models only) Fill cap (oil models only) ™...
Pressure relief valve (Not included/required for each outlet - Pressure switch (Injector Installations) - user supplied. See Parts, page 83) Vent valve (Not included / available from Graco. See - Cycle indicator sensor cable (Divider Installations) Parts, beginning on page 82.)
Installation Typical Installation - With Remote Fill Manifold The installation shown is only a guide for selecting and installing system components. Contact your Graco distributor for assistance in planning a system to suit your needs. Key: G3 Pump Auto-Fill Shut Off Valve...
Installation Optional Installation - Without Remote Fill Manifold The installation shown is only a guide for selecting and installing system components. Contact your Graco distributor for assistance in planning a system to suit your needs. NOTE: The remote filling station pump stalls (dead-heads) when the reservoir is full. If the pump does not stall (dead-head) there is a leak in the system.
Grounding provides an escape wire for the electric line with the power entry to the system. current. Fuse Kits are available from Graco. The following Table identifies the correct fuse to use for your input voltage Improper installation of the grounding conductor may and the corresponding Graco Kit number.
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An internal representative wiring diagram is included where it is deemed useful. Wire colors provided on these pages only refer to the power cable provided by Graco with this product. Standard Remote...
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Installation Alarm Relay Response Output Tied to Common N.O. No Faults or Warnings N.C. Warning N.O. (Advanced Programming N.C. Setting A11 OFF) N.O. Fault (Advanced N.C. Programming A7 OFF) 1 second Fault N.O. (Advanced Programming N.C. Setting A7 ON) Wiring and Installation Diagrams The following Table identifies the wiring and installation diagrams provided in this manual.
Installation Power DIN AC - 15 foot: Part No. Power DIN DC - 15 foot 16U790 Pin and Related Wire Color (F . 8) Pin Name Color Pin and Related Wire Color (F . 7) -VDC Black +VDC White Pin Name Color Not Used Not Used...
Not Used for starting a manual run cycle if used in conjunction -VDC Black with a 5-wire CPC cable, is available from Graco. Con- tact your local Graco distributor or Graco Customer Ser- +VDC White vice for additional information about these kits.
Installation Pin and Related Wire Color (F . 11) Wiring for “08” Option Inputs (M12) See Technical Data, page 85 for ratings. CPC Pin Pin Name Wire Color Not Used Not Used Connector on Housing Pin-out -VDC/Com Black +VDC Alarm White 1 SW + Manual...
Installation Vent Valve Outputs Alarm Outputs See Technical Data, page 85 for ratings. DC example shown. See Technical Data, page 85 for ratings. . 13 . 14 332305J...
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Installation Part No. 124333: Cable Pin Out (M12) for 5m Part No. 124300: Male Flying Lead Pin Out cable (M12) Wire Colors (F . 15) Wire Colors (F . 16) Item No. Color Item No. Color Brown Brown White White Blue Blue Black...
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Installation Part No. 124594: 4 Pin (M12) Male Field Wireable Connector for 6-8 mm Cable . 18 NOTE: Field wireable connectors are for sensors with integrated cable. Part No. 124595: 5 Pin (M12) Male Field Wireable Connector for 8-11 mm Cable .
See Technical Data, page 81. • Install a pressure relief valve close to every pump outlet; before any auxiliary fitting. NOTE: A pressure relief valve can be purchased from Graco. See Parts, page 83. . 20 332305J...
Before making any adjustments to pump volume, Relieve Pressure following procedure on page 22. • Only use Graco supplied spacers to control output volume. 1. Use a wrench to turn pump element counter-clock- wise to loosen. Do not remove entire pump element.
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Setup Models without a follower plate: Models with a follower plate: 1. Connect fill hose to inlet fitting (D) (F . 23). 1. Connect fill hose to inlet fitting (D) (F . 23). 2. For higher viscosity fluids, start pump to rotate stir- ring paddle during fill to prevent air pockets from forming in grease.
Auto Fill Shut Off. See Fill Valve instruc- to the reservoir, it pushes the plate valve up to the top of tion manual 333393. Graco fill valve, part no. 77X542 is the reservoir. The plate valve then pushes the valve pin available.
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A Pressure Relief Kit: 247902 is available from NOTE: If the pump does not stall (dead-head) there is a Graco. Contact your distributor or Graco Customer leak in the system. Service for additional information about this kit. 2. Connect Supply Hose (J) at Quick Connect (V).
Setup Remote Filling Station Pressure Relief Filling Oil Unit The reference letters used in the following instructions • Only use oil appropriate for your application, auto- refer to the Typical Installation diagrams starting on matic dispensing, and the equipment’s operating page 10.
Setup Priming 2. Only run pump until air is no longer dispensed with the lubricant coming out of element fitting (F . 32). NOTE: It is not necessary to prime pump every time pump is filled with lubricant. Pump only requires priming the first time it is used or if it is allowed to run dry.
Max Model Setup Max Model Setup Control Panel Overview (F . 33) NOTE: Programming instructions begin on page 31. OFF TIME/BACKUP TIME ON TIME/BACKUP TIME • LED lights when OFF DISPLAY • LED lights when ON Time/Backup Time is used to con- •...
The G3 controller does not require a user to provide a PIN code to access the programming features of the unit. However, Graco understands that some users may want to protect the programming settings and therefore, an option for adding PIN Code authorization is available.
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Max Model Setup and down through the numbers 0-9 until the first number in the PIN code is displayed in the field. 4. Press the ENTER button to set the year number. 4. Press the ENTER button to set the num- ber.
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Max Model Setup 4. Press the ENTER button to set the Programming ON Duration date. • OFF, C1 (C2, C3) or P1 (P2, P3) displays, The time displays indicating the G3 is now ready to identifying the func- program the time. tion you are program- Enter the Time: ming.
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Max Model Setup • The first number Pressure Control (P1, P2, P3) Setup displayed after the • For injector systems, monitoring pressure can be “C1” on the dis- used as a way to ensure sufficient pressure has play blinks, indi- been reached to activate injectors.
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MM number To determine the Backup Time, Graco recommends the field. user verify the length of time it takes to complete a typi- cal cycle and double that value (to a maximum of 30 4.
A specific set amount of Time (similar to Time If this time does not meet the application needs, Mode). contact Graco Customer Support. • If the machine count sensor input is available and not used in the OFF Mode, the definition of Programming ON Time the entered time is OFF TIME.
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2. Press the UP or updated. DOWN ARROW but- ton to change OFF to If this time does not meet the application needs, RUN or FLT on the contact Graco Customer Support. display. Programming Backup Time • RUN: After backup time...
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ENTER button, the G3 automatically switches to If this time does not meet the application needs, the Prelube Delay setup. contact Graco Customer Support. Notice the LED next to the prelube Programming OFF Time icon on the G3 display lights indicat-...
The maximum length of time Prelube Delay can be set to is 59:59 (59 minutes:59 seconds). GRACO/G3Config/g3config.bin (for 0209 and earlier versions) or GRACO/Config/config.bin (for 0706 and 2. Press the ENTER button to lock in the later versions): This file cannot be modified. Modification selection.
• The USB flash drive must contain file Viewing the UNIT DMS ID Number GRACO/G3Config/g3config.bin (for 0209 and earlier) or GRACO/Config/config.bin (for 0706 1. In RUN mode, press and hold the or later). DOWN ARROW button. 2. The Unit DMS ID number displays. The...
DMS ID Number: 0025 (see page 40) • Log Name Software Part Number: 16F821 Software Version: 1019 • DMS ID Number 09/29/2010 14:1400 • Current Software Graco Part Number • Current Software Version Date Time Description • Date and Time of Upload 9/29/2010...
P1 Pressure Com- The system is set up to monitor a pres- pleted sure switch for an injector system using GRACO/G3_{DMS_id}/{download date - YYYYm- sensor input (P1, P2, and/or P3), the P2 Pressure Com- mDD}/ERRORLOG.CSV system has achieved pressure and the...
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Common Error Log entries are listed below. ating. Check the unit and sys- Software Fault An internal software error tem to determine that it is occurred. Contact Graco Cus- functioning correctly. Operat- tomer Service. ing outside of the specified temperature range may cause...
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Operation / Data Log USB Folder Navigation The pump program setting file was not found or created cor- rectly. Restore the setting file to the flash drive. USB Invalid File The pump program settings file was not found or created cor- rectly.
This is very similar to an odometer in your car. Technical User Summary, page 53). The log file is stored as: This is very similar to the resettable trip odometer in your car. GRACO/G3_{DMS_id}/{download date - YYYYm- mDD}/FUNCSUM.CSV Example: GRACO/G3_00025/20100911/FUNC- SUM.CSV Sample Functional Summary...
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Operation / Data Log Common Functional Summary Data entries are listed below. Number of Cycles The number of lubrication cycles the unit has started. Total Run Hours Total amount of hours the pump has been in the ON mode of the ON/OFF cycle.
The log file is stored as: Low Internal Tempera- The lowest internal temperature ture seen by the unit. GRACO/G3_{DMS_id}/{download date - YYYYm- mDD}/TECHSUM.CSV Sample Technical Summary G3 Technical Summary DMS ID Number: 00025 (see page 40) Software Part Number:16F821...
Advanced Programming Advanced Programming There are 11 Advanced Programming options. The following Table Identifies each option and when it is used. Advanced Model Setting Format/ Description Why Use This? Option Lockout Secures setup modes with PIN Prevents unauthorized users to adjusting set- Code (Optional) tings.
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Advanced Programming Firmware 6.04 and later for non-DMS models and 07.07 and later for DMS models. Low Level Reset Changes low level fault upon This function changes the behavior of the low Upon Power ON power ON. level fault upon power ON. Default = OFF Warning OFF Changes alarm output behav-...
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Advanced Programming 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each PIN Code prompt field. If the PIN Code you entered is correct, the first editable character on the display will flash. Selecting Advanced Setup Options 1. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW button to move up or down through Advanced Options A1 - A7.
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Advanced Programming A2 - Low Level Alarm Time 3. Use the UP or DOWN Pump ON mode only. ARROW button to scroll through numerals 0 to 9 until Programs the amount of time in MM: SS (minutes and the desired number appears seconds) the pump can run between a Low Level Warn- in the second MM number ing and a Low Level Fault to help protect unit from run-...
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The default setting is 0. For assistance determining a reasonable number of Alarm Retries to • Time is set as minutes and seconds (MM:SS) only. program for your application, contact Graco Customer Service or your local Graco distributor. • The small flashing LED under the MM 1, 2, and 3 and Fault LED’s illuminate.
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Advanced Programming 3. When the correct number displays, 3. Press the ENTER button to exit press the ENTER button to set the num- Advanced Programming. ber. A6 - Clearing the Functional and Technical 4. Repeat 2 - 3 to set the remaining fields. ™...
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Advanced Programming A7- Constant Alarm Output ON Fault A8 - 4 Digit Hour OFF Time This function changes the behavior of the alarm output Changes the OFF time from HH:MM to HHHH. Allows in a fault from either toggling once every second for a maximum of 9999 hours of OFF time.
Advanced Programming A9 - Toggle Low Level Output on Low Level Models with Firmware 6.03 and Warning or Fault later. DMS Models with Firmware This function changes the behavior of the low level out- 7.07 and later. put in a warning or fault from either steady on (default) or toggling once every second.
Advanced Programming 3. Press the ENTER button. Models with Firmware 6.06 and later for non-DMS models. Models with Firmware 7.09 and A11- Warning Off Through Alarm Relay later for DMS models This function changes the behavior of the alarm output in a warning condition to always off.
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Advanced Programming 2. Press the UP or DOWN NOTE: When prelube is on, and the pump is pow- ARROW to change OFF to ered-up, the pump will run this amount of lubrication ON on the display. The ON sequences. OFF/Backup Time in setup mode will be displayed in 3.
Run Mode Run Mode Time Control After setup is complete, the G3 automatically begins to run the OFF Time sequence (F . 46). • The G3 runs the programmed OFF sequence. MM : SS HH : MM (Notice the OFF Time LED on the display lights and the OFF Time counts down on the display.) •...
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Run Mode Cycle Control Pressure Control A single triggered count in a pressure based • A set number of triggered counts in a cycle • system (P1). Typically a pressure switch on the based system (C1). Typically a proximity switch connected to a divider valve.
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Run Mode Backup Time • In both Cycle and Pressure modes a Backup Time (maximum run time) has been set. • The LED(s) next to all programmed sensors (C/P1, C/P2, C/P3) illuminate. • The display shows time remaining until a fault. The example shown in F .
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Run Mode With machine count set, the Rest Cycle (Pump OFF) is Backup Time ended when the machine count reaches zero (0000). In Machine Count mode, if a Backup Time (maximum rest time) has been set: Machine Count • A set number of triggered counts. •...
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Run Mode Additional Controls • The LED next to the clock in the OFF field is illu- minated (F . 54). Venting • The Prelube LED lights (F . 54). In Max models a Vent Time can be set using the •...
Alarms: Firmware Versions 6.01 and Below Alarms: Firmware Versions 6.01 and Below Any time a Fault / Warning occurs, a combination of LED’s will illuminate to notify you there is a problem and help identify the kind of Fault / Warning has occurred. •...
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Alarms: Firmware Versions 6.01 and Below Low Level Level of lubricant in Add lubricant to reservoir. Fault reservoir is low and addi- tional lubricant needs to be After lubri- added. cant is added press Unit stops pumping and and hold the displays amount of accu- RESET button to clear MM : SS...
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Alarms: Firmware Versions 6.01 and Below Cycle / In pressure mode indi- Examine system to deter- Pressure cates that unit is over pres- mine if you have a Fault surized or a lubrication plugged or broken line or cycle was not completed in other component failure, the user-defined amount of i.e., divider valve, injector.
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Alarms: Firmware Versions 6.01 and Below System An internal fault has Contact Graco Customer Fault occurred. Service. MM : SS HH : MM 1 2 3 Motor Cur- The measured motor cur- Examine system to make rent Warn- rent is above the recom-...
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If necessary contact MM : SS HH : MM degraded system perfor- Graco Customer Service. mance and possible dam- age. 1 2 3 USB Error An error occurred during a Read the Troubleshooting DMS operation.
Alarms: Firmware Versions 6.02 and Above Alarms: Firmware Versions 6.02 and Above Any time a Fault / Warning occurs, a combination of LED’s will illuminate to notify you there is a problem and help identify the kind of Fault / Warning has occurred. An error message will display and flash every 2 seconds for an alarm, temperature or current warning and every 10 seconds for all other types of warnings.
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Alarms: Firmware Versions 6.02 and Above Low Level Level of lubricant in Add lubricant to reservoir. Fault reservoir is low and addi- tional lubricant needs to be After lubri- added. cant is added press Unit stops pumping and and hold the displays amount of accu- RESET button to clear MM : SS...
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Alarms: Firmware Versions 6.02 and Above Pressure System fails to relieve pres- Examine system to deter- Warning sure in the user-defined mine if you have a amount of time. plugged or broken line or other component failure, Unit will continue to oper- i.e., divider valve, injector.
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Alarms: Firmware Versions 6.02 and Above Pressure In pressure mode indi- Examine system to deter- Fault cates that unit is over pres- mine if you have a surized or a lubrication plugged or broken line or cycle was not completed in other component failure, the user-defined amount of i.e., divider valve, injector.
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Press and hold the RESET but- MM : SS HH : MM ton to clear fault. 1 2 3 System An internal fault has Contact Graco Customer Fault occurred. Service. MM : SS HH : MM 1 2 3 332305J...
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Warning will self-clear any time after 15 seconds On If necessary, contact Time start if the system Graco Customer Service. 1 2 3 correction is made. Tempera- The internal temperature of Ensure the unit is used in...
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Alarms: Firmware Versions 6.02 and Above USB Error An error occurred during a Read the Troubleshooting DMS operation. section of this manual (page 75) for error num- bers and fault descrip- tions. MM : SS HH : MM 1 2 3 332305J...
Fault/Warning Scenarios for Firmware Versions 6.06 and Later for Non-DMS Models and 7.09 and later for DMS Models Fault/Warning Scenarios for Firmware Versions 6.06 and Later for Non-DMS Models and 7.09 and later for DMS Models Alarm Type What it Looks Like What it Indicates Solution Low Power...
Maximum duty cycle is 33% (2 min- Adhere to allowable duty cycle. Con- utes OFF for each minute ON) tact Graco Customer Support if other Can’t set desired ON/OFF times duty cycles are required for applica- tion.
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If not, may need to reformat flash drive or find a different drive that has this file system. If any of the above do not rectify the error, contact Graco Customer Ser- vice. Pump program setting file not found Verify that the pump program setting...
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Unplug the flash drive and rein- stall. • Cycle power and re-install the All other USB errors flash drive. • Retry using a different flash drive. If any of the above do not rectify the error, contact Graco Customer Ser- vice. 332305J...
Maintenance Maintenance Frequency Component Required Maintenance Daily and at refill Zerk Fittings Keep all fittings clean using a clean dry cloth. Dirt and/or debris can dam- age pump and/or lubrication system. Daily G3 Pump Unit and Reservoir Keep pump unit and reservoir clean using a clean dry cloth.
Parts - 2 Liter Models Parts - 2 Liter Models Follower Plate Only Low Level Grease Models Low Level Oil Models Torque to 4 in. lbs (0.45 N.m) Torque to 30 in. lbs (3.4 N.m) Torque to 50 in. lbs (5.6 N.m) 332305J...
Parts - 4 Liter and Larger Models Parts - 4 Liter and Larger Models Follower Plate Models Low Level Grease Models Only Auto-Fill Shut Off Models 27 1 Low Level Oil Models Torque to 4 Torque to 30 Torque to 50 in. lbs (5.6 N.m) 332305J...
Parts Parts Part Description Part Description LABEL, brand BASE, three pump housing 123741 FITTING, Zerk, grease 278142 COVER, bottom, with seal RESERVOIR, 2 liter, grease, 115477 SCREW, mach, torx pan hd 40a 24E984 included in Kit 571042, 571069 RECT-RING, included in Kit RESERVOIR, 2 liter, oil, included in 127079 40b 16G021...
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Parts Pressure Relief Valves Part Description Important Information regarding Pressure Relief Valve 16C807. PLATE, baffle, low level Pressure Relief Valve 16C807 can only be used on SCREW, machine the G3 Pump. It is not intended for use with any other SPRING, plate, valve, reset products.
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Parts Fuses Part Description 571039 FUSE, 12 volt DC 571040 FUSE, 24 volt DC Installation and Repair Kits Manual Kit No. Description Number 571026 KIT, output union, 3 pump 3A0523 571063 KIT, output union, 2 pump KIT, return to reservoir NPT, includes pres- 571028 sure relief valve 16C807 3A0525...
Technical Data Fluid Grease Models Grease NLGI 000 - #2 Oil Models At least 40 cSt oil. Pumps Up to 3 Pump Output 0.12 in. (2 cm ) / minute per outlet - 2 spacers 0.18 in. (3 cm ) / minute per outlet - 1 spacer 0.25 in.
Technical Data Mounting Pattern (For correct mounting configuration, choose either Option 1 or Option 2). See P/N 126916 template. Option 1 0.367inch 7.087 inch 9.3 mm 180.0 mm 2x Ø 0.366 inch 1.180 inch 9.3 mm 30.0 mm 3.268 inch 83.0 mm 3.544 inch 90.0 mm...
With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective.
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