Page 1: Table Of Contents
Compressed Air Lubricator Installation and Maintenance Instructions 1. Safety information 2. General product information 3. Installation and commissioning 4. Operation 5. Spare parts and maintenance ML3M Monnier Miniature Compressed Air Lubricator © Copyright 2024 IM-P504-04 CTLS Issue 4 Printed in the USA...
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Page 3: Safety Information
The products have been specifically designed for use on compressed air, which is in Group 2 of the above mentioned Pressure Equipment Directive. The products’ use on other fluids may be possible but, if this is contemplated, Spirax Sarco should be contacted to confirm the suitability of the product for the application being considered.
Page 4: Pressure Systems
1.9 Tools and consumables Before starting work ensure that you have suitable tools and/or consumables available. Use only genuine Spirax Sarco replacement parts. 1.10 Protective clothing Consider whether you and/or others in the vicinity require any protective clothing to protect against the hazards of, for example, chemicals, high/low temperature, radiation, noise, falling objects, and dangers to eyes and face.
Page 5: Residual Hazards
Customers and stockists are reminded that under EC Health, Safety and Environment Law, when returning products to Spirax Sarco they must provide information on any hazards and the precautions to be taken due to contamination residues or mechanical damage which may present a health, safety or environmental risk.
Page 6: General Product Information
17 bar g @ 80 °C (246.5 psi g @ 176 °F) 2.4 Materials Part Material Head Aluminium Bowl Polycarbonate Capacity valve Acetal Seals Nitrile rubber Bowl guard (optional extra) Stainless steel ML3M Monnier Miniature Compressed Air Lubricator IM-P504-04 CTLS Issue 4...
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Page 8: Installation And Commissioning
As standard, each lubricator is supplied with a ³/16" diameter tamper-proof ball (6) that may be pressed or tapped into the top of the sight dome adjustment area after the oil rate has been set (See Figure 5). This prevents any further adjustment by unauthorized personnel. ML3M Monnier Miniature Compressed Air Lubricator IM-P504-04 CTLS Issue 4...
Page 9 Tamper-proof ³/16" diameter ball Fig. 5 ML3M Monnier Miniature Compressed Air Lubricator IM-P504-04 CTLS Issue 4...
Page 10: Principle Of Operation
As standard, each lubricator is supplied with a ³/16" diameter tamper-proof ball (6) that may be pressed or tapped into the top of the sight dome adjustment area after the oil rate has been set. This prevents any further adjustment by unauthorized personnel. ML3M Monnier Miniature Compressed Air Lubricator IM-P504-04 CTLS Issue 4...
Page 11 Insert tamper-proof ³/16" diameter ball as indicated Maximum oil level Fig. 6 Operation ML3M Monnier Miniature Compressed Air Lubricator IM-P504-04 CTLS Issue 4...
Page 12 4.2 Capacities Minimum flowrate scfm Minimum flowrate dm Minimum flowrate scfm Minimum flowrate dm ML3M Monnier Miniature Compressed Air Lubricator IM-P504-04 CTLS Issue 4...
Page 13: Spare Parts And Maintenance
Always order spares by using the desciption given in the column headed 'Available spares' and state the size and type of unit. Example: 1 off Bowl assembly for a ¼" ML3M Monnier miniature compressed air filter. Fig. 7 ML3M Monnier Miniature Compressed Air Lubricator...
Page 14: Maintenance
Reassemble ensuring the two 'O' rings (D and E) are correctly seated. Do not over-tighten the bowl or sight dome assembly. ML3M Monnier Miniature Compressed Air Lubricator IM-P504-04 CTLS Issue 4...
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