LOCOPUMP Pneumatic Grease Pump User and Maintenance Manual Warranty information TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION PRODUCT – MACHINE IDENTIFICATION TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS PUMP COMPONENTS UNPACKIGING AND INSTALLING THE PUMP PUMP OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE DISPOSAL ORDERING INFORMATION DIMENSIONS HANDLING AND TRASPORTATION...
1. INTRODUCTION This manual refers to the LOCOPUMP, a pneumatic pump solution for progressive lubrication systems. You can find additional copies and newer revisions of this document from our website http://www.dropsa.com. Alternatively contact one of our sales offices. Please read this manual carefully, as it contains important information on health and safety issues. A copy of this manual should remain with the user of the product.
Re-filling filter 6. UNPACKING AND INSTALLING THE PUMP WARNING: The unit can only be opened and repaired by authorized Dropsa personnel. 6.1 UNPACKING. Once a suitable location has been found to install the unit remove the pump from the packaging. Check the pump has not been damaged during transportation or storage.
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Hydraulic connectors are placed on the front face of the pump body. The pump outlets are threaded as standard with 1/4" BSP threads. 6.5 SUPPLY CONNECTION Use a fitting of 1/8” BSP to connect the pump. Dropsa double cone fitting can be used. Use an intercepting valve that allows supply interruption. 6.6 SETTING THE PUMP Pressure setting: Compression ratio should be of 50:1.
The following table highlights some of the most common problems encountered when using the Locopump and how to resolve them. In the event of doubts or problems not listen, do not dismantle the pump but contact a DropsA technical centre for assistance.
Provide users with the necessary personal protective clothing to avoid any contact with lubricant. Once accurately set by Dropsa, the pump does not require any maintenance. It is recommended the use of pure lubricants and a periodical accurate cleaning of pump components.
12. DIMENSIONS To facilitate maintenance allow 100 mm of access on all sides. 13. HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION Pumps are accurately packed and dispatched in cardboard containers. During transportation and storage always maintain the pump the right way up as indicated on the box. On receipt check that the packaging has not been damaged and store the pump in a dry place.
Pre-loaded springs positioned inside the control cylinder and reservoir. • Use of incompatible/non-permissible fluids. Compatible lubricant characteristics has been shown in this manual and can be found on the label stick onto the machine. In the event of doubts, contact the Dropsa technical centre. •...
Upon prepaid receipt of subject product to an authorized Dropsa Sales & Service location, we will then either repair or replace such product(s), at out option, and if determined to be a warranted defect, we will perform such necessary product repairs or replace such product(s) at our expense.
02 – 250.791 Telephone Certifies that: The Machine: LOCOPUMP PNEUMATIC PUMP 36003XX Has been manufacturer in conformance with the European Community Directive relating to the harmonised standards of the member states relating to machine safety, EMC (89/336/CEE) and BT (73/23/CEE) and...
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