DROPSA 989v2, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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5. START-UP, ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION
Once the operations described in chapter 4 – Transport and installation have been carried out,
you can proceed with start-up and operation of the 989
V
2.
DANGER: only correctly trained personnel informed on the risks present may operate near the
M
ACHINE
and only after having read this operation and maintenance manual in its
entirety. The M
ANUFACTURER
will not be held liable for any damage to objects and/or
personnel stemming from improper operations carried out by unqualified, untrained or
unauthorised personnel.
5.1 Checks to carry out during the first start-up of the pump

Ensure the presence of a specific electrical disconnect switch on the power supply line,
dedicated only to the
MACHINE
or also relative to the machinery / system for which the
MACHINE
carries out lubrication.

Check to ensure that the electrical connections have been carried out correctly and solidly.

Ensure that the grease distribution system downstream of the
MACHINE
(the installation of
which is the customer’s responsibility), and in particular the piping and connections, are
correctly and solidly installed, without any type of leaks .

Ensure correct operation of the simple arrest control .

Check the operation of the pressure detection / reading system relative to the grease
distribution system downstream of the
MACHINE
.

Using a gun or manual pump, carry out the first filling of the reservoir , in accordance with the
description in the following paragraph.

Check the necessity to integrate or diversify the PPE depending on the explicit requirements
of the MSDS relative to the grease being used.

The unit may be put into operation only by specialised personnel .

Using the pump submerged in fluids or in a particularly aggressive or explosive/flammable
environment
is prohibited unless it has been prepared ahead of time by the supplier for this
purpose.

DO NOT use lubricants that are aggressive to NBR gaskets. If you are unsure, contact the
DropsA S.p.A technical office for a detailed list of recommended lubricants.

Check the integrity of the pump.

Ensure that the pump operates at operating temperature and that the pipelines are free of
any air bubbles .