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 (88 pages)
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Instructions ™ G3 SP Automatic Lubrication Pump 3A4676B For dispensing of NLGI Grades #000 to #2 greases. 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 Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual.
The Part Number is a six-digit unique number that is only used to order the G3 Pump. Directly related to this six digit Part Number is the configured Graco Model Number. This configured number identifies the distinct features of a spe- cific G3 Pump.
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. •...
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Warnings WARNING MOVING PARTS HAZARD Moving parts can pinch, cut or amputate fingers and other body parts. • Keep clear of moving parts. • Do not operate equipment with protective guards or covers removed. • Pressurized equipment can start without warning. Before checking, moving, or servicing equip- ment, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure and disconnect all power sources.
(also see F . 13, page 17) Fuse (DC models only - Not included, not shown. Avail- able from Graco. See Parts, page 43.) Control Panel Power / Sensor Panel (both sides; only one side shown)
Installation Typical Installation Series Progressive Divider Valve Installations Connected to fused power source Pressure relief valve (Not included. Required for each outlet - user supplied. See Parts, page 43) Cycle indicator sensor cable Series progressive divider valves To lube points Proximity Switch 3A4676B...
Installation Choosing an Installation System Configuration and Location Wiring Grounding AUTOMATIC SYSTEM ACTIVATION HAZARD The G3 system is equipped with an automatic timer The equipment must be grounded to reduce the risk that activates the pump lubrication system. Unex- of static sparking and electric shock. Electric or static pected activation of the system could occur and sparking can cause fumes to ignite or explode.
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A fuse of the correct voltage must be installed in line with the power entry to the system. Fuse Kits are available from Graco. The following Table identifies the correct fuse to use for your input voltage 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. Outputs...
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Installation Pin and Related Wire Color (F . 5) Power DIN AC - 15 foot: Part No. 16U790 Power CPC DC - 5 Wire Part No.: 127780: 15 ft (4.5 m) Part No.: 127781: 20 ft (6.1 m) Pin and Related Wire Color (F .
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Installation Inputs (M12) Part No. 124333: Cable Pin Out (M12) for See Technical Data, page 44 for ratings. 5 m Cable Wire Colors (F . 7) Connector on Housing Pin-out Item No. Color Brown 1 SW + 2 Not Used White 3 SW - Blue...
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Installation Part No. 124300: Male Flying Lead Pin Out Part No. 124594: 4 Pin (M12) Male Field (M12) Wireable Connector for 6-8 mm Cable Wire Colors (F . 8) Item No. Color Brown White Blue Black . 10 NOTE: Field wireable connectors are for sensors with integrated cable.
See Technical Data, page 41. • 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 43. . 12 3A4676B...
Before making any adjustments to pump volume, Relieve Pressure following procedure on page 16. • 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.
Setup 1. Connect fill hose to inlet fitting (D) (F . 15). Priming 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.
Quick Setup Guide Control Panel Overview (F . 19) NOTE: Programming instructions begin on page 21. OFF TIME ON / BACKUP TIME • LED lights when OFF Time is DISPLAY • LED lights when ON used to control Pump OFF func- •...
PIN code to access the programming features of the is ready to program unit. However, Graco understands that some users may the number of cycles. want to protect the programming settings and therefore, an option for adding PIN Code authorization is available.
NOTE: A leading zero (0) must be entered in the first field if the number of cycles is fewer than 10. If this time does not meet the application needs, contact Graco Customer Support. 3. Press the ENTER button, to save the CY information.
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Quick Setup Guide 3. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW button to scroll through numerals 0 to 9 until the desired number appears in the second HHHH number field. 4. Press the ENTER button to lock in the selection. The next number field to the right flashes indicating it is ready for programming.
Advanced Programming Advanced Programming There are 7-9 Advanced Programming options. The following Table Identifies each option and when it is used. Advanced Setting Format/ Description Why Use This? Option Lockout Secures setup modes with Prevents unauthorized users to adjusting settings. Code (Optional) Low Level Alarm MM:SS (minutes:seconds)
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Advanced Programming Entering a PIN Code for the First Time Entering Advanced Setup Press the UP ARROW button for 10 sec- A1 - Setting Up PIN Code onds. A PIN Code can be programmed into the G3 to protect the settings from inadvertently being changed by unau- If the G3 was previously set up to require a thorized users.
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The default setting is 0. For assistance determin- ing a reasonable number of Alarm Retries to program for your application, contact Graco Customer Service or your local Graco distributor. A Warning LED illuminates and Er: CY flashes once every 10 seconds.
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Advanced Programming 2. Press the UP or DOWN 2. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW button to change ARROW button to move up or OFF to ON on the display to down through number 0-9. activate alarm condition. 3. When the correct number displays, 3.
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Advanced Programming 3. Press the ENTER button to exit A-9- Toggle Low Level Output on Low Level Advanced Programming. Warning or Fault This function changes the behavior of the low level out- A-8 - 4 Digit Hour OFF Time put in a warning or fault from either steady on (default) Changes the OFF time from HH:MM to HHHH.
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Advanced Programming Models with Firmware 6.03 and A11- Warning Off Through Alarm Relay Later This function changes the behavior of the alarm output in a warning condition to always off. A10 - Low Level Reset Upon Power On Fault and Warning LEDs Illuminate This function changes the behavior of the low level upon pump power on.
Operation Operation Lubrication Mode: Cycle Control During pump operation the controller alternates between the OFF (Rest) Time and the Lubrication Mode (Pump ON) controlled by Cycles (CY). The Lubrication Mode (Pump ON) is controlled by a Pump OFF / Rest Mode cycle sensor.
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Operation . 30 • When the Cycle count reaches zero, the pump shuts off again and the system again runs OFF Time cycle and the OFF Time LED is now again illuminated . 28). This sequence repeats itself until the device is reprogrammed or an alarm occurs.
Alarms Alarms 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. • Faults and Warnings will not automatically clear. •...
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Alarms 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 mulated time since the fault.
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- 4 minutes. plugged or broken line or other component failure, i.e., divider valve. Press and hold the RESET but- ton to clear fault. System An internal fault has Contact Graco Customer Fault occurred. Service. 3A4676B...
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Alarms Duty Cycle Indicates that a pump has Increase OFF time or add Warning exceeded the 33% duty pump elements cycle. Examine the system to Unit will continue to oper- determine if you have a ate for an additional 3 lubri- plugged or broken line or cation cycles.
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Examine pump to ensure that it is rotating properly. If necessary, contact Graco Customer Service. Tempera- The internal temperature of Ensure the unit is used in ture Warning the unit is out of its recom- the correct operating envi- mended operating range.
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Alarms 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 If there is a voltage drop at Check voltage and avail- Warning the power source during able current output at the...
Ensure vent hole is not plugged. Lubricant leaks past seal located on filling the bottom of the reservoir If problem persists, contact Graco Customer Service or your local Graco distributor for assistance. Unit not pumping during ON cycle, Failed motor Replace unit.
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 Low Level Grease 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) 3A4676B...
Parts - 4 Liter and Larger Models Parts - 4 Liter and Larger Models Low Level Grease Models Only 27 1 Torque to 4 Torque to 30 Torque to 50 in. lbs (5.6 N.m) 3A4676B...
Parts Parts Part Description Part Description † 24F836 BAFFLE, low level, 8 liter models BASE, three pump housing † 24F923 BAFFLE, low level, 12 liter models 278142 COVER, bottom, with seal † 24F924 BAFFLE, low level, 16 liter models 115477 SCREW, mach, torx pan hd RECT-RING, included in Kit 117156 BEARING, sleeve 127079...
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Parts Replacement Danger and Warning labels, tags and Part Description cards are available at no cost. VALVE, pressure relief, 500-3500 psi (3.44 Also order Ref 27, Part No. 123025 and Ref 60, Part MPa, 34.4 bar - 24.1 MPa, 241 bar), Set pres- 16C807...
Technical Data Response Time 60 ms Cycle Rate 8.0 Hz (50% duty cycle) Fluid Grease Models Grease NLGI 000 - #2 Pumps Up to 3 0.12 in. / minute per outlet - 2 spacers (2 cm ) / minute per outlet - 2 spacers Pump Output 0.18 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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