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Summary of Contents for Viper Mini MKII
- Page 1 Viper Mini/ Mid MKII Wire Rope Lubricator for the Lubrication of Bulk Carrier Crane’s Wire Ropes Page | 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Index Require Items....……………………………………………….……... 3 Hoist Wire Rope Lubrication……………………………………………….…… 4 Luffing Rope Lubrication……………………..…………………………..5 Additional Notes…………………………………………………………………. 6 Trouble Shooting ………………………………………………………………… 7 Safety Instructions – Caution & Danger......….………………..8-9 Guarantee & Contact Information.……………………………………………... 10 Page | 2... -
Page 3: Require Items
• Viper Mini or Mid MKII Kit • Approved Viper Lubricant Extension Hose (up to 35m available) • Correct Viper Seals and Rope Cleaner (VRC) units (refer to Viper WRL Selection Chart) • Air or Electronic Winch to pull Viper along rope •... -
Page 4: Hoist Wire Rope Lubrication
Viper Mini on deck. Alternate method to lubricate the remaining hoist rope 4. Tie rope lines on both ends of Viper Mini collar and clamp it on hoist wire ropes on the top of the crane. -
Page 5: Luffing Rope Lubrication
Same scenario as above hoist lines, there still is a portion of the ropes on the jib which is not lubricated. 4. Tie rope lines on the Viper mini collar and clamp it on luffing wire ropes at the top of the crane 5. -
Page 6: Additional Notes
Additional notes: • We strongly recommend the use of the Viper rope cleaner in every use, in order to clean previous grease and debris from strands • When clamping the Viper collar do not over-tight, it should be moving easily when a low force is applied. -
Page 7: 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 8: Safety Instructions - Caution & Danger
• before connecting to grease pump and Viper lubricator collar. Carry out visual inspection of the Viper collar to ensure it has not been damaged during transport or handling. Damage to the casing that prevents it from sealing correctly will severely reduce the unit’s ability to force lubricant to the ropes core and could be a potential safety hazard. - Page 9 Safety Recommendations – Viper Mini MKII Assembly and Use Danger Rating Before attaching the Viper lubricator collar to the cable, you must ensure the • cable winch control has been locked out and tagged. Serious injury or death may occur should the cable winching equipment be activated while the Viper Lubricator is being fitted to the cable.
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Page 10: Guarantee & Contact Information
Any parts to be claimed for warranty must be first returned to the Viper WRL for inspection prior to warranty being granted. NOTE: Use of Viper WRL Lubricants with the Viper will enable the user to “DOUBLE”...