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1. INTRODUCTION
This user’s and maintenance manual refers to VIP4Tools air/oil lubrication system.
This manual should be conserved in such a way that it remains undamaged over time and is readily
available to personnel needing to consult it.
Further copies of this manual, updates or clarifications can be obtained by directly contacting the
Technical Sales Office at Dropsa.
The manufacturer reserves the right to update the product and/or the user’s and maintenance manual
without the obligation to revise previous versions. It is however, possible to contact the Technical
Sales Office for the latest revision in use, or to consult our web site at
http://www.dropsa.com
.
The use of the equipment referred to in this manual must be entrusted to qualified personnel with a
basic knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics and electrical systems.
It is the responsibility of the installer to use tubing suitable for the system; the use of inadequate
tubing can cause problems with the pump, injury to persons and create pollution.
Loosening of connections can cause serious safety problems; carry out a check before and after
installation and, if necessary retighten them.
Never exceed the maximum working pressure values permitted for the panel and the components
connected to it.
Before any maintenance or cleaning operation disconnect the power supply, close off the air supply
and discharge the pressure from inside the equipment and the tubing connected to it.
Do not subject the panel, the connections, the tubing or parts under pressure to violent impacts;
damaged tubing or connections are dangerous and should be immediately replaced.
After long periods of inactivity check air tightness of all parts subjected to pressure.
Personnel must use personal protection equipment, clothing and tools adequate for the location and
the use of the panel both during its operation and during maintenance operations.
The panel, and any accessories mounted on it, should be carefully checked immediately on receipt
and in the event of any discrepancy or complaint the Dropsa SpA Sales department should be
contacted without delay.
Dropsa SpA declines to accept any responsibility for injuries to persons or damage to property in the
event of the non-observance of the information presented in this manual.
Any modification to component parts of the system or the different destination of use of this system or
its parts without prior written authorization from Dropsa SpA will absolve the latter from any
responsibility for injury to persons and/or damage to property and will release them from all
obligations arising from the guarantee
2. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE
A yellow plate showing the product code and the basic characteristics is mounted on the front of the
oil tank.
3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The
VIP4Tools
panel is to be utilized for ‘on mandrel’ applications, without controls on the machine,
for the lubrication of tooling and chains.
Designed for high performance at a low cost, it is distinguished by its compactness.
The system comprises a pneumatically controlled mini-pump and the mixer base. The mini-pump can
be manually regulated to cover a wide range of needs (0-30 mm
³
). The modular design of the system
makes it extremely versatile; up to a maximum of
8
mixer bases can be installed. The system can be
timed by adding the pneumatic impulse generator kit P/N 3132572 or by controlling it from the
machine PLC.
