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-10°C +14°F 1. Battery insert & assembly The perma STAR500 is set and controlled via a simple to navigate menu using a single SET button. The menu is intuitive and requires minimal manipulation after the initial setting. LC 60 120 250...
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2. Setting for the first time The LC SIZE and TIME settings must be assigned for each new Drive before first use. Insert a new battery set. Press the SET button for 5 The lubricator will perform seconds and the two lines a self-test and display above the ˝500˝...
3. Changing the setting After initial programming the asigned settings can be changed at anytime from either the ON or OFF status. Press the SET button for 5 Wait for the TIME setting to seconds. The two lines line begin flashing. Push and indicating the 500 size will release the SET button to scroll begin flashing.
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6. Lubricator status – Dwell What is on the display? The display shows the time setting and “w” Iindicating weeks). For the example shown the time setting is 4 weeks. What is the light sequence? GREEN Single flash every 7 seconds. LC 60 120 250 LC 60 120 250 LC 60 120 250...
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6.2 Lubricator status – Purge What is on the display? “PU” stands for “purge” and indicates that the purge cycle has been activated and that lubricant is being dispensed. What is the light sequence? GREEN Single flash every 1 second. LC 60 120 250 LC 60 120 250 What is happening?
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6.4 Lubricator status – Overload What is on the display? “OL” stands for “overload” and indicates that resistance to lubricant delivery has been too high. What is the light sequence? Double flash every 7 seconds. LC 60 120 250 LC 60 120 250 What is happening? The resistance to lubricant dispensing has been too high for the drive system to overcome and as a consequence “overload”...
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Purge the lubrication point After approx. 1 minute open using a manual grease gun the ball valve. Reopening and confirm that grease too quickly can allow grease can be freely received. pressure within the line to damage the lubricator. Press the SET button for 1 A short run cycle will second to turn lubricator begin automatically.
LC 60 120 250 What is happening? The battery which has been installed is either damaged or is depleted. A new battery set must be used. Contact your perma supplier if a new battery set is found to be defective.
7. Inspection guidelines The periodic inspection of lubricators is important to support the integrity of the overall lubrication program. The following points are important: > Inspection of lubricators should be carried out by a competent person who understands the various display and light sequence combinations. >...
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8. Service guidelines The service procedure for the perma STAR VARIO is summarised here. The service procedure for the perma STAR VARIO is summarised here. Important points to note include: Important points to note include: > ALWAYS exchange battery set;...
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9. Inspection guidelines When LC is displayed the time setting and a count of the number of days that the cartridge has been empty can be obtained. To confirm the lubricator time setting press and hold the SET button, then release the SET button to confirm the number of days since empty.
Remote mounting of the perma STAR500 is the recommended method of installation; direct mounting is not recommended. Heavy duty installation kits for the perma STAR500 are designed to protect the lubricators in harsh operating conditions including the effects of solid contaminants and water wash down.
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