SKF FD3 Assembly Instructions Manual

SKF FD3 Assembly Instructions Manual

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FD3 Lubrication Pump Unit
for dual-line centralized grease lubrication systems
Assembly instructions
acc. to EC Dir. 2006/42/EC
for partly completed machinery with associated operating instructions
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  • Page 1 Assembly instructions FD3 Lubrication Pump Unit acc. to EC Dir. 2006/42/EC for partly completed machinery with associated operating instructions for dual-line centralized grease lubrication systems...
  • Page 2 Page 2 FD3 Lubrication Pump Unit Service Masthead © SKF Lubrication Systems Germany AG If you have technical questions, please contact These original assembly instructions with This documentation is protected by copy- the following offices: associated operating instructions pursuant right. SKF Lubrication Systems Germany AG...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    9.1 Commissioning malfunctions 4.2.1 Assembly 4.1 Information on assembly 9.2. Malfunctions on U2 ultrasonic sensor 39 4.2.2 Mounting dimensions 4.2 Assembly of the FD3 lubrication 10. Wearing parts and spare parts 4.2.3 Technical data pump unit 10.1 Spare parts for...
  • Page 4 Within the scope of the EC Directive, com- When used in conformity with their intended 2004/108/EC. missioning shall be prohibited until the use, the products supplied by SKF Lubrication Notes: machinery in which this product is installed Systems Germany AG do not reach the limit...
  • Page 5: Explanation Of Safety And Informational Symbols And Safety Signal Words

    Explanation of symbols and safety words Page 5 Explanation of safety and informational symbols and safety signal words Instructions placed directly on the machines/ You will find these symbols, which warn of specific dangers to persons, material assets, or lubrication pump units, such as: the environment, next to all safety instructions Arrow indicators You are responsible!
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Note that the assembly instructions The lubrication pump unit of the FD3 series porated into or assembled with other ma- form part of the product and must...
  • Page 7: Authorized Personnel

    Page 7 1.2 Authorized personnel 1.3 Electric shock hazard 1.4 System pressure hazard Only qualified technical personnel may install, Electrical connections for the described prod- Lubrication systems are pressurized operate, maintain, and repair the products uct may only be established by qualified and during operation.
  • Page 8: Lubricants

    EC Directive 67/548/EEC, Article 2, Para. 2, these selections. the machine/system in cooperation with the may only be filled into SKF centralized lubrica- lubricant supplier. tion systems and components and delivered The bearings/friction points that require lubri-...
  • Page 9: Approved Lubricants

    Oils and base oils may be mineral, synthetic, Different lubricants must not be mixed, and/or rapidly biodegradable. Consistency Please contact SKF Lubrication Systems if you as mixing may result in damage and agents and additives may be added depending have further questions regarding lubricants.
  • Page 10: Lubricants And The Environment

    Page 10 Assembly instructions 2.4 Lubricants and the environment 2.5 Lubricant hazards Lubricants can contaminate soil and Centralized lubrication systems must Follow the safety instructions on the bodies of water. Lubricants must be always be free of leaks. Leaking lubricant's safety data sheet. properly used and disposed of.
  • Page 11: Overview

    Assembly instructions Page 11 3. Overview Item Description FD3 Lubrication Pump Unit Ultrasonic sensor Electrical pump connection Grease reservoir Pump body with pump inlet and pump outlet Filler socket...
  • Page 12: Assembly

    Page 12 Assembly instructions 4. Assembly 4.1 Information on assembly Existing supply lines must not be The product should be protected from humid- damaged by assembly work. ity and vibration, and should be mounted so Other units must not be damaged by that it is easily accessible, allowing all further assembly work.
  • Page 13: Assembly Of The Fd3 Lubrication Pump Unit

    Assembly instructions Page 13 4.2 Assembly of the FD3 lubrication pump unit 4.2 Setup and attachment 4.2.1 Assembly  Place fastening screws Install the FD3 lubrication pump unit on a Danger! level, horizontal surface with the reservoir The reservoir cover must be installed ISO 4017-M10x40-8.8 (4x)
  • Page 14: Mounting Dimensions

    Page 14 Assembly instructions 4.2.2 Mounting dimensions FD3 Lubrication Pump Unit Ensure sufficient clearance for maintenance and assembly work. Ultrasonic sensor Reservoir Internal Ø 389 1050 Return line G 3/4" 1103 Filler socket G 3/4" Pressure relief valve 1312 Ø11 Outlet G 3/4"...
  • Page 15: Technical Data

    Assembly instructions Page 15 4.2.3 Technical data Technical data General Motor Mounting position ........vertical Type/size .
  • Page 16: Checking The Delivery And Return Lines And Connecting The Filler Line

    (1) (2) are clear.  Loosen and remove the lubricant retention screw on the return line connection. Example of a 2-string electromagnetically actuated dual-line system with FD3 pump  Prefill the lines (1) (2) using a hand pump or drum pump.
  • Page 17: Electrical Motor Connection

    Assembly instructions Page 17 4.5 Electrical motor connection Electric shock hazard parameters from the ratings on the motor's Warning! Electrical connections for the product rating plate. The limits must never be ex- When establishing electrical connection may only be established by qualified ceeded.
  • Page 18: Electrical Connection Of Fd3 Lubricant Pump

    Page 18 Assembly instructions 4.6 Electrical connection of 4.7 Electrical connection of FD3 lubricant pump ultrasonic sensor Make the electrical connection in accordance Electrical connections Connection diagram for ultrasonic sensor with the terminal diagram displayed inside the terminal box cover and in conformity with the + U O applicable VDE guidelines.
  • Page 19: Lubrication Line Connection

    If the system configura- from small to large cross-sections in tor systems, SKF fittings for solderless pipe tion requires that the lubricant distributors be the direction of flow of the lubricant.
  • Page 20 Page 20 Assembly instructions The flow of lubricant in the lubrication lines Warning! should not be hindered by the installation Follow the safety instructions on the of sharp bends, angle valves, or flap valves. lubricant's safety data sheet. Any unavoidable changes in the cross-section of the lubrication line should be realized as Lubricants are hazardous substances.
  • Page 21: Note On The Nameplate

    Key data from rating plate 7. Shutdown 8. Maintenance 9. Malfunctions, causes and remedies Description 10. Spare parts/accessories SKF Lubrication Systems Germany AG 768-360-1003 These assembly instructions and the AGGREGAT FD3/07/045U2/1M0003AG07 enclosed operating instructions must Part No. 25/09 be read and properly understood by the...
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  • Page 23 Page 23 FD3 Lubrication Pump Unit Operating instructions associated with assembly instructions acc. to EC Dir. 2006/42/EC for partly completed machinery...
  • Page 24: Safety Instructions

    General information Warning! Note! Disclaimer of liability These operating instructions must be SKF Lubrication Systems Germany AG shall The information on lubricants listed in read and properly understood by the not be responsible for damages: Chapter 2, "Lubricants," of the assem-...
  • Page 25: Transport, Delivery, And Storage

    Light: avoid direct sun or UV exposure pleteness according to the shipping docu- and shield nearby sources of heat ments. The packaging material must be kept until any discrepancies are resolved. SKF Lubrication Systems products are subject to the following storage conditions:...
  • Page 26: Assembly

    Page 26 4. Assembly/connection 4. Assembly 4.1 Information on assembly 4.2 Assembly of the FD3 lubrication 4.3 Dismantling and disposal pump unit Note! The assembly procedure for the lubrica- Assembly must be performed in accordance The applicable national environmental tion pump unit is described in detail in the...
  • Page 27: Design And Function

    5. Design and function Function of the lubrication pump unit FD3 with ultrasonic sensor The FD3 lubrication pump unit is designed as an axial piston pump. The pump unit (1) rests in an oil-filled, foot-mounted housing (2) and is directly connected to the drive motor (3).
  • Page 28: Function Of Fill Level Monitoring U2 Ultrasonic Sensor With

    Page 28 5. Design and function 5.1 Function of fill level monitoring Functional diagram of U2 ultrasonic sensor U2 ultrasonic sensor with 2 switching points Connection diagram (BN) The ultrasonic sensor works with a piezo- (GR) Sync. ceramic element as a sonic transmitter and (BK) Switching output 1 receiver.
  • Page 29 Page 29 5. Design and function U2 ultrasonic sensor U2 ultrasonic sensor characteristics Type ....Ultrasonic sensor (2 adjustable switching points, max., min.) Standard target .
  • Page 30: Commissioning

    ("jogging mode") then check the mo- order to prevent accidental mixing of tor's direction of rotation (fan impeller/mo- lubricants. tor and arrow/pump).  Vent the FD3 lubrication pump unit as de- scribed in the following (see Chapter 6.2).
  • Page 31 Page 31 6. Commissioning  Connect the grease filling pump. Venting  Remove the reservoir cover (1) and care- fully set it aside.  Fill the reservoir from above with approx. 1 cm of gear oil (ISO VG 220 to ISO VG 460).
  • Page 32: Configuration Of Ultrasonic Sensor

    The max./min. switching points are Teaching-in of switching points: Ultrasonic sensor membrane keyboard factory-set based on the reservoir size of the FD3 lubrication pump unit. Teaching-in switching point A1 (maximum If the switching points need to be with button A1) ...
  • Page 33: Shutdown

    Chapters "Assembly" and tions and laws regarding the disposal of "Commissioning" in the assembly instructions lubricants. and operating instructions. The product can also be returned to SKF for disposal, in which case the customer is responsible for reimbursing the costs incurred.
  • Page 34: Maintenance

    If necessary, the product can be cleaned using nullify the statutory warranty. mild cleaning agents that are compatible with SKF Lubrication Systems shall not be respon- the product's materials (non-alkaline, non- sible for any damages resulting from improper soap). For safety reasons, the product should...
  • Page 35: Cleaning The Grease Filter

    Page 35 8. Maintenance 8.2 Cleaning the grease filter 8.3 Oil level check  Remove the hexagon head screw (1)  Check the oil level using the oil level lens (2). Maintenance check and venting  The oil level should come to approx. the (WAF 41) and place it aside.
  • Page 36: Venting The Lubrication Pump- Unit With Empty Reservoir

    Warning! Warning! All work beyond this scope must be The pump must be vented if the reser- performed by authorized SKF Service voir fill level has fallen below the "min." establishments. mark (U2 fill level switch). Only fill with clean grease.
  • Page 37: Malfunctions

    Performing work on an energized pump Warning! Contact the Service department of SKF or product may result in serious injury The hot surface of a motor may cause Lubrication Systems if you cannot remedy the or death.
  • Page 38: Commissioning Malfunctions

    Page 38 9. Malfunctions 9.1 Commissioning malfunctions Malfunction Cause Remedy  Check direction of motor rotation and correct if neces- Pump pressure and/or Wrong direction of motor rotation delivery volume too low sary (see Chapter 4.2.3, "Electrical motor connection")  Clean filter, replace if necessary (see Chapter 8.2) Grease filter clogged ...
  • Page 39: Malfunctions On U2 Ultrasonic Sensor

    Page 39 9. Malfunctions 9.2. Malfunctions on U2 ultrasonic sensor Malfunction Cause Remedy No output signal Screw on cable box Screw connection of U2 ultrasonic sensor to cable box is loose Switching points are no longer programmed into Reconfigure (teach) switching points (maximum, (minimum pre-warning), minimum) the ultrasonic sensor or are set incorrectly - see Chapter 6.3...
  • Page 40: Wearing Parts And Spare Parts

    Original spare parts and accessories authorized by the manufac- turer serve to ensure safety. The use of other parts shall eliminate any liability for consequences thereof. 10.1 Spare parts for FD3 lubrication pump unit Item Quantity Description Delivery volume Spare part No.
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  • Page 44 However, no liability can be accepted for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect or consequential, arising out of use of the information contained herein. All SKF products may be used only for their intended purpose as described in these assembly instructions with associated operating instructions. If assembly/operating instructions are supplied together with the products, they must be read and fol- lowed.

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