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Assembly Instructions VTEC unit SKF VectoLub Date issue: 08-2022 Document No.: 951-130-440 Version : Read manual prior to installation or use of this product. Keep manual nearby for future reference.
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Original EC Declaration of Incorporation in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC, Appendix II Part 1 B The manufacturer hereby declares at its sole responsibility that the partly completed machinery conforms to the essential health and safety requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex I, marked in the Annex to the EC Declaration of Incorporation as applicable and fulfilled at the time of placing on the market.
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Appendix to Declaration of Incorporation in accordance with 2006/42/EC, Annex II, No. 1 B Description of the essential health and safety requirements according to 2006/42/EC, Annex I, which have been applied and fulfilled: Table 1 Appendix to Declaration of Incorporation No.: Essential health and safety requirement Applicable:...
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Table 1 Appendix to Declaration of Incorporation No.: Essential health and safety requirement Applicable: Fulfilled: 2012-05-01 Laser radiation 2013-05-01 Emissions of hazardous materials and substances Partly 2014-05-01 Risk of being trapped in a machine 2015-05-01 Risk of slipping, tripping or falling 2016-05-01 Lightning Maintenance 1.6.1...
Motzener Straße 35/37 12277 Berlin - North America - Germany SKF Lubrication Business Unit Tel. +49 (0)30 72002-0 Lincoln Industrial Fax +49 (0)30 72002-111 5148 North Hanley Road, St. Louis, MO. 63134 USA Walldorf Plant Heinrich-Hertz-Straße 2-8 - South America - 69190 Walldorf SKF Argentina Pte.
1. Instruction steps: These indicate a chronological sequence Safety alerts, visual of instruction steps. The numbers of the steps are in bold and are followed by a period. If a new activity follows, the presentation, and layout numbering starts again at <1.= –...
1.3 General behaviour when handling the 1. Safety instructions product 1.1 General safety instructions • Familiarize yourself with the functions and operation of the product. The specified assembly and operating steps and their • Putting the products into operation or operating them without sequences must be observed.
• Alterations to the control circuit board beyond adjustment of lubrication times and interval times or replacement in case of 1.6 Foreseeable misuse defect • Alterations to the power supply board beyond replacement in Any usage of the product other than as specified in this manual case of defect is strictly prohibited.
1.15 Assembly, maintenance, fault, repair Prior to the start of this work, all relevant persons must be notified of it. At a minimum, the following safety measures must be taken before any work is done: • Unauthorized persons must be kept away •...
• The ignition temperature of the lubricant must lie at least 2. Lubricants 50 K over the maximum surface temperature of the components. 2.1 General information Lubricants are selected specifically for the respective application. The selection is made by the manufacturer or operator of the machine, preferably together with the lubricant supplier.
Every module has on the top an outlet port for coaxial hose 3. Overview, functional air and lubricant with two quick-release connectors. The quick- release connector for the capillary tube (lubricant) is located description beneath the quick-release connector for the outer tube (air). The user can set the carrier air pressure with a pressure 3.1 Description regulator.
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VTEC unit function (³ fig. 1) VTEC unit module description – 1 module: general air solenoid valve, pneumatic pressure • Unit for two independent lubrication circuits, the first with control with pressure switch three lubrication points, the second also with three points –...
pressure regulator. This pressure can be also monitored by 3.2 Function means of a pressure gauge or a pressure switch. The low-pressure carrier air and oil are simultaneously When the VTEC unit is switched on, it is supplied with transported under pressure via the coaxial hose to the nozzle. compressed air (5 to 8 bar) and with lubricant (0,1 to 0,5 bar).
4. Technical data Table 2 Technical data VTEC system VTEC unit Number of outlets 1 to 8 Min. air inlet 800 Nl/min, dry and filtered air (5 ¿m) Air inlet pressure 5 to 8 bar Micropump flow rate 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 mm /stroke (small flow, metering rings) 7 to 30 mm / stroke (small flow, thumb wheel)
5.4 Storage temperature range 5. Delivery, returns, storage For parts not filled with lubricant, the permitted storage 5.1 Delivery temperature is the same as the permitted ambient temperature range (see <Technical data=). After receipt of the shipment, it must be inspected for any shipping damage and for completeness according to the shipping documents.
Fig. 6 6. Assembly < CAUTION System part list Check the integrity of the delivery before starting installation works. VTEC unit mounting rail 6.1 General Table 3 The product described in the mounting instructions may only be installed, operated, maintained, and repaired by qualified Mounting rail dimensions experts.
6.3.2 Pneumatic connection 6.3 Inlet connection The lubrication unit must be connected to the compressed air The oil and compressed air inlet lines are connected to a VTEC network. unit on the first module (left side when unit seen from the front The compressed air quality must comply with purity class 5 side as on figure 1), which has two quick-release connectors.
Fig. 8 5 6 5 CAUTION Air inlet According to the base of the first module (with a general air solenoid valve or not), the quick- release connector for compressed air is not at the same place. The unused air inlet port is closed with a screw plug (³...
CAUTION The length of the coaxial line between the outlet port of the When mounting or dismounting, never twist, bend module and the nozzle has to be between 1 and 5 m. For or crush the coaxial tube. greater length, please contact the SKF service center. 1.
Fig. 12 CAUTION Solenoid valve temperature Solenoid valve are heating up when they are in service. Therefore they must cool down after when they are switched off before being manipulated. Fig. 10 Pressure regulator 1 Carrier air pressure regulator 2 Locking counter nut CAUTION Electrical connection When the pressure regulator is completely turned...
during inspection, appropriate corrective measures must be 7. First start-up taken before commissioning. 7.1 Inspections prior to commissioning The operator must carry out the following inspections before commissioning the lubrication system. If a problem appears Table 4 Prior inspections Monitoring Chapter The unit is correctly installed ø...
7.2.2 Bleeding To correctly bleed a VTEC unit, first bleed the unit itself and the CAUTION bleed the micropumps. Pressure Lubrication unit must not be under pressure 7.2.2.1 Bleeding the unit when adjusting the micropump flow rate. 1. Unscrew and remove the screw plug, which is closing the lubricant duct of the last module of the VTEC unit (³...
generator in pulses (piston stroke) per second. The values on CAUTION the generator are indicative and may vary according to the air Risk of pinching inlet pressure. There is a risk of pinching with the moving piston of the micropump (micropump with metering Fig.
8. Operation Lubrication unit operates largely automatically. The activities required during normal operation are limited primarily to the regular control of the lubrication unit state and function, and also to the timely refilling of lubricant. CAUTION Pneumatic pressure The pneumatic pressure must be between 5 and 8 bar max.
9. Maintenance and repair 10. Cleaning < 10.1 Basics WARNING Pneumatic pressure Cleaning should be carried out in accordance with the operator's own company rules, and cleaning agents and devices and the The described system is always under pneumatic personal protective equipment to be used should likewise be pressure.
11. Faults, causes, and < remedies CAUTION Pneumatic pressure Table 6gives an overview of possible malfunctions and their The pneumatic pressure must be between 5 and 8 bar causes. If you are unable to rectify the malfunction, please max. for the good function of the lubrication unit. contact SKF Service Center.
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Table 6 Failure analysis and remedy Problems Possible cause Remedy • Check if the coaxial line is not bent Micropump does not work Wrong setting of the metered volume • Check the setting of the metered volume of the micropump No air supply to the micropump •...
12. Shutdown, disposal 12.1 Temporary shutdown Temporary shutdowns should be done by a course of action to be defined by the operator. 12.2 Permanent shutdown, disassembly Permanent shutdown and disassembly of the product must be planned properly by the operator and conducted in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
13. Spare parts Spare parts may be used exclusively for replacement of identical defective parts. Modifications with spare parts on existing products are not allowed. Spare parts VTEC unit Table7 Spare part list Part number Information Figure Set of metering rings for micropump (0 to 30 mm PV.1975.0.30 Set of metering rings for micropump (0 to 90 mm PV.2063.0.90...
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Table7 Spare part list Part number Information Figure Solenoid valve 3/2 NC (air for the actuation of the AC-4680+_ _ _ micropump) Carrier air flow regulator MOD-1001 Pressure gauge 0 to 4 bar MOD-1004 Pressure gauge 0 to 10 bar (for base I) MOD-1005 Set of fixing elements + seals + seals (for one module) MOD-100...
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Table7 Spare part list Part number Information Figure Micropump, max. flow rate 90 mm /stroke, metering PV-005-MOD ring, stainless steel and brass Micropump, max. flow rate 90 mm /stroke, thumb PVR-005-MOD wheel, stainless steel and brass Micropump, max. flow rate 30 mm /stroke, metering PVI-003-MOD ring, stainless steel...
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