Kensol-Franklin VALUE LINE, Instruction Manual

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Electric Motor or Variable Speed Drive
All lubricating points must be checked and lubricated in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations furnished
with motor or drive.
Connecting Rod Bushings & Impression Sleeve Bearings
These bearings are lubricated by hand. Alemite fittings should be fed grease four times for an eight-hour shift.
Gears - Normal Operation
Lube lines are fed by the automatic lubricating system. Maintain oil level in oiling system and check occasionally for oil
film on gear teeth.
Flywheel Bearings
The flywheel bearings are greased with Alemite fittings. Lubricate every six months.
CAUTION :
AN EXCESS QUANTITY OF GREASE WILL CAUSE BEARINGS TO RUN WARM AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE BEARING SEALS.
INSPECTION AND SERVICING
With the pump feeding the system, inspect for oil at the bearings: also, check that there are no leaks at the tubes or
connections.
IF SOME BEARINGS ARE GETTING INSUFFICIENT OIL, INSPECT FOR:
1. Low oil level in reservoir
2. Broken or cracked tubes or loose connections. Wipe off tubes and connections, and watch for leaks. When replacing a
tube, see that it is properly clipped to prevent vibration.
3. Flattened lubricator pump outlet tube.
4. Clogged lubricator pump filter. Remove filter disk and replace with a new one. Check every six months.
5. Dirt in Reservoir.
IF ONLY ONE BEARING IS GETTING INSUFFICIENT OIL, INSPECT FOR:
1. Flattened oil tube of loose connection to the meter-unit feeding this bearing.
2. Slow feeding Meter-Unit. Make sure oil reaches inlet of Meter-Unit when pump is feeding; also, check rate of feed with
Meter-Unit connected so as to drip free. Should there be any questions as to the rate, compare it with a Meter-Unit of the
same rate number on another part of the machine. If Meter-Unit is feeding a proper quantity in accordance with its rate
number, and an increased feed is desired, use same type and next higher number. The Meter-Units are replaced complete
with head. Never disassemble a Meter-Unit or drill it out, as this will ruin its operation. Do not try to test a Meter-Unit by
blowing through them.
REMEMBER oil flows through Meter-Units very slowly, and IN ONE DIRECTION ONLY, as
indicated by the arrow plainly stamped on each Meter-Unit.
Instruction Manual - 19" x 25"