Series Progressive Lubrication Systems Installation Guide
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INTRODUCTION
When installing a Series-Progressive lubrication system,
the installer must have a copy of the lu brication schematic
diagram that was developed when the system was designed.
The schematic diagram illustrates the approximate layout
of the components, their relationship to each other, and is
the authoritative and guiding document to be followed and
referred to during the installation pro cess. It should include
specifications for the lengths and diameters of the tubing,
pipes, and hoses that were calculated into the overall system
design, as well as the types and styles of the fit tings to be
used for the hydraulic connections. This Installation Guide
segment addresses lu brication system installations in general
terms with recommendations specific to Series-Progressive
centralized lubrication systems where applicable.
Depending upon the individual application re quirements,
some system components are as sembled at the factory prior
to shipment while others require assembly at the installation
site dur ing the installation process. For instance, a series-
progressive system divider valve may be shipped fully
assembled and ready for assembly whereas some peripheral
accessories, such as limit switches, performance indicators,
proximity switches, etc., may be packed separately to re duce
risk of damage during shipment. Refer to the lubrication
schematic to determine the location of each component and
accessory. For those com ponents and accessories that are
shipped un-assembled, refer to the literature that accompanies
each of them for specific instructions regarding their assembly
and installation.
System installation procedures for specific com ponents utilized
in a series-progressive lubrication system are detailed in the
following paragraphs in this Installation Guide:
General Installation Guidelines
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Mounting the Pump
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Mounting Divider Valves
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Installing Check Valves
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Installing Tubing, Pipes, and Hoses
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Cleaning Tubing and Pipes
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Lubricant Filtration Requirements
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Prefilling the System with Lubricant
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Whenever possible, these guidelines and recom mendations
should be followed during installation of the Series-Progressive
lubrication system by the machine manufacturer or any other
installer. This will enable the final customer or user to con-
veniently monitor and maintain the system integ rity and
trouble-free operation efficiently and economically.
