Summary of Contents for Graco Fire-Ball 425 Series
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Instructions Topper Units 306556T Grease dispense units with pneumatic pump elevator for easy drum replacement. For professional use only. Model No. 226013 ® 50:1 Ratio Fire-ball Pump 5000 psi (34.5 MPa, 345 bar) Maximum Working Pressure 100 psi (0.68 MPa, 6.89 bar) Maximum Air Pressure Model No.
Warnings Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclamation 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 EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Misuse can cause death or serious injury. • Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system component.
1. Remove the ground screw (Z) and insert through the eye of the ring terminal at the end of ground wire (Graco P/N 238909, user supplied) (Y), see F . 1. The equipment must be grounded to reduce the risk 2.
Installation Pressure Relief Procedure Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure whenever you see this symbol. This equipment stays pressurized until pressure is manually relieved. To help prevent serious injury from pressurized fluid, such as skin injection, splashing fluid and moving parts, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure when you stop dispensing and before cleaning, checking, or servicing the equipment.
Typical Installation Mount the Elevator 1. Secure the elevator base (A) to the mounting base (102) using screws (104), lock washers (103), and nuts (105) (F . 3). . 4: 2. Remove the inductor plate nut (11, 24 or 114), the .
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Typical Installation Model 25P544 5. Secure the pump to the pump mounting brackets (86) from the underside with screws (68). Refer to F . 5 and F . 7 for Steps 1-6 below. 6. Adjust the inductor plate on the pump so the pump 1.
Typical Installation Secure Pump Position 5. Connect one end of the 36 in. (914 mm) hose into the adapter and connect the other end of the hose Refer to F . 5 and F . 8 for the following steps. into the elevator valve’s (27) union (82) (F .
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Typical Installation Models 226013,226018, 244637, 204490 Model 25P544 8. Attach the hex nipple (115 or 99) from the outlet 8. Install user-supplied pressure rated fluid outlet hose hose kit (91 or 97) to the pump outlet. (See Parts, to pump outlet. page 18).
Operation Operation NOTICE Always close the ball valve (65) when the inductor plate reaches the bottom of the drum, indicating the drum is empty. Allowing the pump to run without fluid will damage the pump. Installation of Drum Refer to F .
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Operation Moving Parts Hazard Keep fingers and hands away from the sides of the drum and the inductor plate to avoid pinching when raising and lowering the pump. 9. Push in the elevator valve (27) to lower the pump while guiding the inductor plate into the drum. 10.
Operation Removal of a Drum 1. Perform Pressure Relief Procedure, page 6 2. Close the ball valve (65). When closed, the handle will be at a 90° angle to the valve body. 3. Open the bleed-type master air valve (F). Foot Crush Hazard Using the elevator valve before the inductor plate is out of the drum can lift the drum, creating a potential...
Maintenance Maintenance Reinstallation of the Pump Refer to F . 11 for reference numbers. NOTE: To avoid contaminating the fluid in the supply 1. Connect the pump to the mounting bracket. container, keep the pump intake an the inductor plate 2.
End of Product Life End of Product Life At the end of the product’s useful life, dismantle and recycle it in a responsible manner. • Perform the Pressure Relief Procedure, page 6. • Drain and dispose of fluids according to applicable regulations.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 6, before checking or repairing the pump. 2. Check all possible problems and causes before disassembling pump. Problem Cause Solution Low flow or air is being sucked into Open inductor plate vent. Close the inductor plate.
Parts Parts Model 204490 Model 244637 Elevator and Inductor Plate Assembly Pump, Elevator, and Inductor Plate Assembly Includes items 17, 25, 90, and 101 Includes items 21, 25, 90, 97, 101, and 107 Parts Part No. Description Qty. Description Qty. 204405 INDUCTOR PLATE ASSEMBLY...
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Parts Ref No. 101: Part No. 205339 Elevator Base Assembly Includes items 102 - 105 Part No. Description Qty. 205340 BASE, elevator 100018 LOCKWASHERS, spring, 1/2 in. 100096 SCREW, hex hd cap, 1/2-13 x 2 in. 100321 NUT, 1/2-13 89, 106, 107, or 108 91 or 97 1, 17, 21, or 109 .
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Parts Ref No. 1: Part No. 204353 Ref No. 17: Part No. 204405 Inductor Plate Assembly: 400 lb Drum size Inductor Plate Assembly: 400 lb Drum size Fits 50:1 Fire-Ball In-Line Pump; Fits Monarch and President In-Line Pumps Includes items 2-16 Includes items 3 - 7, 10, 12 - 16, 18 - 20 Part No.
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Parts Ref No. 21: Part No. 205699 Ref No. 109: Part No. 25P545 Inductor Plate Assembly: 400 lb Drum size Inductor Plate Assembly: 400 lb Drum size Fits 50:1 President In-Line Pumps Fits 36:1 GT 750 Pumps Includes items 3 - 7, 10, 12 - 16, and 22 - 24 Includes items 3-7, 10, 12-16, and 113-116 No.
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Parts Ref. No. 27 Ref. No. 42 29 36 Snap-Over Valve Assembly Restrictor Valve Assembly Includes items 28 to 40 Includes items 43 to 46 1/8 npt 0729 0730 0732B 66 74 Ref. No. 47 Air Assist Valve Assembly Includes items 48 to 60 3/8 npt 1/4 npt 0731...
Parts Ref No. 91: Part No. 204467 Ref No. 97: Part No. 205102 Fire-Ball Delivery Hose Kit President Delivery Hose Kit Includes Items 92 - 94, 96, and 115 Includes items 94, 96, 98, 99, and 110 No. Part No.Description Qty.
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications See the pump instruction manual for Technical Data including Wetted Parts, Port Sizes, and so on. Topper Units Metric Maximum fluid working pressure 50:1 Ratio Fire-Ball Pump 5000 psi 34.5 MPa, 345 bar 50:1 Ratio President Pump 4000 psi 28 MPa, 280 bar 75:1 Ratio President Pump...
Topper Units Metric Maximum sound power lever tested in accordance with ISO 9614-2 Model 226018 94.6 dB(A) 50:1 Ratio President Pump Model 244637 94.6 dB(A) 75:1 Ratio President Pump Maximum sound power tested at 70 psi (0.48 MPa, 4.8 bar) at 20 cycles per min. (per ISO-9414-2) Model 25P544...
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.