3.1.1 Viper Mini MK 3 Standard Kit Complete 20kg 3.1.2 Viper Mini MK 3 Standard Complete Collar 3.1.3 Viper Mini MK 3 Standard Complete Pump Kit 20kg 3.1.4 Viper Mini MK 3 Standard Complete Hose 20kg 3.2.1 Viper Mini MK 3 High Speed Kit Complete 20kg 3.2.2 Viper Mini MK 3 HS Complete Collar...
5. The Viper Mini MK 3 Standard Kit: 50:1 grease pump delivers lubricant at up to 2,900 grams per minute and pressures up to 5,000 psi. 6. The Viper Mini MK 3 High Speed Kit: 45:1 grease pump delivers lubricant at up to 4,500 grams per minute and pressures up to 5,000 psi.
1. Viper lubricator Collar, cast aluminium includes lubricant delivery line quick connect coupling. 2. High pressure high flow customised Viper 50:1 (Standard Kit) or 45:1 (High Speed Kit) grease pump to suit 20kg, 50kg and 180kg drum which comes preassembled...
Assembly & Operations Manual 4. Viper Mini MK 3 Standard Assembly Instructions 1. Remove all components from Viper Aluminium carry case, unpack from packing materials and lay out on a clean flat surface. Check all items are present as per your purchase order.
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8. Remove the Viper Collar from the packaging materials and loosen the clamping bolt allowing the Collar to open. 9. Fit the Viper Seals into the Viper Collar. Make certain the grease inlet holes on the Seal and Collar are aligned.
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Assembly & Operations Manual 4. Viper Mini MK 3 Standard Assembly Instructions Cont. 11. Connect the high-pressure lubricant delivery hose to the Viper Collar using the quick connect coupler. 12. To secure the Viper lubricator Collar in place, use the nylon ratchet straps and ‘Bow’ shackles.
Assembly & Operations Manual 5. Viper Mini MK 3 High Flow Assembly Instructions 1. Remove all components from Viper Mini aluminium carry case, unpack from packaging materials and lay out on a clean flat surface. Check all items are present as per your purchase order.
2. Insert free end of strap through slot A and pull through excess webbing. 3. Push down and pull up Handle B to work the ratchet strap until strap is as tight as possible. a) Do not over tighten, as the straps are only designed to maintain position of the Viper Collar.
Manual 7. Operating Instructions Viper Mini MK 3 Standard The Viper Mini MK 3 Wire Rope Lubricator assembled and mounted correctly as per the previous instructions, you are now ready to operate the system and lubricate the nominated wire rope.
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7. Once the optimum lubricant coverage is achieved, run the complete rope at a consistent speed through the Viper. 8. Note the Viper Collar with flexible Seals is not a pressure vessel and is not designed to hold pressure. The grease pressure is generated by both the pump and the action of the rope travelling through the lubricant chambers of the Seal.
Collar and thereby onto and into the wire rope. • If the lubricant flow is too high lubricant will begin leaking out of the Viper Mini Collar at the rope entry point or from the excess lubricant, clear hose.
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9. Once the optimum lubricant coverage is achieved, run the complete rope at a consistent speed through the Viper Mini Collar. 10.Note the Viper Mini Collar with flexible Seals is not a pressure vessel and is not designed to hold pressure. The grease pressure is generated by both the pump and the action of the rope travelling through the lubricant chambers of the Seal.
Lubricant penetration to the wire rope core is often difficult due to the following: • Wire rope design, particularly anti-spin and locked core wire ropes. • Dirty or contaminated wire ropes. (Using a Viper Wire Rope Cleaner is recommended). • Ropes contaminated with solid used lubricant coatings. (Using a Viper Wire Rope Cleaner recommended).
250 L/min at 7 bar Guideline pressures are as follows: Air pressure for all Wire Rope Diameters 5.5 – 7 bar (80-105 psi). Viper Collar • Cast aluminium construction with enhanced mechanical properties and excellent resistance to corrosion, heat treated to T6.
Measure rope diameter and ensure correct size Seals in use. 4. LEAKING FROM COLLAR a) Tighten Collar clamping screws. b) Check correct Viper Seal is being used for wire rope size. c) Check air pressure and reduce if required. d) Adjust lubricant flow rate air pressure.
NOTE: Lubricants vary in their hazard and environmental ratings. Please ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all lubricants used with the Viper are kept in close proximity to the kit. Lubrication Engineering recommend a copy of the lubricant in use SDS is kept in the Aluminium carry case for reference as required.
Viper Mini MK 3 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.
Manual 13. Viper Mini MK 3 Wire Rope Lubricator - Guarantee The Viper Mini MK 3 Wire Rope Lubricator Kit and all the components are guaranteed for a period of 12 months from date of purchase against any fault of manufacture or material failure.
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