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To insure proper performance of your grease pump,
Balcrank
®
recommends using a follower plate if
mounting the pump to a grease drum.
Using four 3/8"-16 bolts and lock washers, secure
the pump to the drum cover. Slide the follower
plate up the pump tube and attach optional screen
assembly. Insert pump (with follower plate) into drum
and tighten thumb screws.
Tighten one end of outlet hose to pump outlet.
Secure control handle to the other end of the outlet
hose.
Install a coupler or a ball valve into the pump's air
intake port. Attach a F-R-L onto the pump. Fill the
lubricator with 10-20 wt. lubricant - set for 1 drop
every 2 hours. Connect compressed air to F-R-L and
set regulator to no more than 150 psi (10 Bar).
Open control handle into suitable container to
properly prime pump and remove air from system.
Pump Installation
CAUTION:
Performance will be affected by
a suction path seal (follower plate) that is not
air tight.
WARNING:
Attach a proper ground wire
to the pump grounding lug (item 62) before
starting the pump.
Figure 1
Installed Lion HP
®
Pump
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!
The Lion
®
grease pump has been designed to operate
dependably with little required maintenance. However,
to ensure pump longevity, the following should be
observed:
Keep the grease free of trash and debris.
Periodically check the pump inlet for foreign
matter and clean when necessary.
Run the pump at the minimum pressure required
to achieve the desired flow rate
(less than 125
psi and 150 cyc/min recommended).
Ensure the pump receives clean, moisture free
air. Check and maintain the system's air filter on
a regular basis.
Although the air motor is coated with synthetic
grease upon factory assembly and can run
without lubricated air, Balcrank recommends an
in-line F.R.L. be installed in the pumping system.
Never let the pump run dry of the grease being
pumped.
Preventive Maintenance
