Automatic Greasing System
Twin-3
Maintenance
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6.
Re-mount the primary lines to the pump.
7.
Perform a single cycle test twice to check if the system functions correctly.
8.
When pressure build up in the system is still insufficient it is possible that also the primary
lines need to be bled (see paragraph 4.4).
9.
To make sure that the pump is still in good condition also the grease pressure could be
measured with a manometer, direct at one of the pump outlets. During a pumping phase the
pressure should reach 230-250 bar and is not allowed to fall below 200 bar during the
successive "pressure retaining phase".
4.4
Bleeding the system
When the system malfunctions repeatedly due to an empty grease reservoir, it is possible that one
(or both) primary line(s) need(s) to be bled.
Proceed as follows:
1.
Make sure that the grease reservoir is filled.
2.
Remove the end plugs from the distribution blocks that are at the end of each branch in the
system.
3.
Switch ignition ON.
4.
Push the test push-button at the pump for at least 6 seconds (multiple cycle test).
Because the end plugs are removed, no grease pressure is built up. When the maximum
pumping time has past, the system switches automatically to the other primary line. This is
repeated until the ignition is switched OFF.
5.
Switch ignition OFF as soon as pure grease (without air-pockets) comes from the primary
lines.
6.
Re-mount the end plugs into the distribution blocks.
7.
Repeat step 4, 5 and 6 until all branches of the system are bled.
8.
Perform a single cycle test twice to check that the system functions correctly.
NOTE
When after a few minutes still no grease exits the pump outlet we advise to pump some oil into
the reservoir along the filler-coupling (500 cc or 1/8 gallon will be sufficient). This will help to push
aside the air-pockets around the pump piston.
The oil can also be pumped into the reservoir along grease outlet B, but than first the pump need
to be stopped by switching ignition OFF.
NOTE
Install a pressure gauge of minimum 250 bar along with 1-meter high pressure hose (HPH) onto
the pump outlet. The 1-meter HPH allows additional contents of grease to cancel out small
pressure fluctuations.
WARNING
Check that the system is pressureless, before opening the system.