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4.
INSTALLATION
4.1.
SETTING UP THE GREASE GUN HEAD (fig.1)
Note: Use P.T.F.E. tape while connecting extension pipe to the grease gun head and grease coupler to the extension.
4.1.1.
Connect the extension to the outlet of grease gun head.
4.1.2.
Thread tighten the grease coupler to other end of extension.
4.1.3.
All connections should be tight.
NOTE: Grease or empty cartridge in barrel is under pressure from the internal spring, Be alert when removing head of the barrel.
4.2.
GREASE GUN LOADING
● Unscrew barrel anticlockwise.
● Pull back plunger rod fully and lock out with the tab (except when Suction Loading).
4.2.1.
Cartridge Loading
● Remove plastic cap from end of grease gun cartridge, insert into barrel of grease gun.
● Remove seal from grease gun cartridge and screw grease gun head back onto the barrel.
● Depress the bleed valve (fig.1).
● Release the plunger rod using its tab, force the rod out and in a few times to eject air trapped in the grease, from the bleed valve.
When grease comes out of the valve the air has been discharged.
● Pump the grease gun handle until grease flows continuously. If it does not, depress the bleed valve again and use the plunger rod to
expel the trapped air.
● Connect grease gun extension pipe and coupler onto grease gun outlet using PTFE tape, DO NOT over tighten.
Suction Loading
4.2.2.
● Put open end of grease barrel into grease container to a depth of 50mm.
● Slowly pull back the plunger rod to pull the grease into the barrel. Lock the rod with the tab.
● Screw grease gun head back onto the barrel, depress the bleed valve (fig.1).
● Connect grease gun extension pipe and coupler onto grease gun outlet using PTFE tape, DO NOT over tighten, as it will fracture.
● Release the plunger rod using its tab, force it out and in a few times to eject air trapped in the grease, from the bleed valve. When
grease comes out of the bleed valve the air has been discharged.
● Pump the grease gun handle 2/3 times until grease flows continuously. If it does not depress the bleed valve and use the plunger rod
to expel the trapped air.
Bulk Loading
● Fully draw back the plunger rod handle and lock into place
● Remove the grease gun head from the grease gun barrel by turning it counter clockwise.
● Fill the grease gun barrel with grease using a spatula.
● Reassemble the grease gun head to the grease gun barrel by turning it clockwise.
● Connect grease gun extension pipe and coupler onto grease gun outlet using PTFE tape, DO NOT over tighten, as it will fracture.
● Depress the bleed valve.
● Release the plunger rod using its tab, force it out and in a few times to eject air trapped in the grease, from the bleed valve. When
grease comes out of the bleed valve the air has been discharged.
● Pump the grease gun handle until grease flows continuously. If it does not depress the plunger rod tab and use the plunger rod to
expel the trapped air.
● Connect grease gun extension pipe and coupler onto grease gun outlet using PTFE tape, DO NOT over tighten.
4.3.
USING GREASE GUN (fig.3)
4.3.1.
Select the required stroke by releasing the trigger on the handle (fig.1).
4.3.2.
The coupler has jaws which snap onto a grease nipple. Push the coupler straight onto the nipple to form a good fit.
4.3.3.
Operate the grease gun as square onto the nipple as possible.
4.3.4.
Once finished tilt the coupler twist and pull it off.
WARNING! DO NOT try to pull the coupler off straight.
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5.
MAINTENANCE
Grease gun and extension should be kept clean and checked for damage before each use.
© Jack Sealey Limited
fig.3
Original Language Version
AK4402.V2 Issue:1 03/07/23
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