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FORM NO. L-21272-C-0215
LUBRICATOR DRIP RATE SETTINGS
1. Close and disconnect the air line from the unit.
2. Turn the Lubricator Adjustment Knob counterclockwise
three complete turns.
3. Open the air line.
4. Close the air line to the unit when a drop of oil forms
in the Lubricator Sight Gage.
Each FMBS is provided with a Housing Guard. Install
the Housing Guard so one of the ribs of the FMBS input
housing is directly beneath the clamp on the Housing Guard.
Tighten screws to 35 in-lbs [4 Nm].
Waterproof guards are also available. Purchase waterproof
guards from your local Nexen Distributor. See Accessories
Section for part number of guard.
HOUSING GUARD INSTALLATION
FIGURE 3
HOUSING GUARD
WARNING
Always have the Housing Guard in
place when operating the FMBS (See
Figure 3).
NOTE
Nexen pneumatically actuated devices require clean, pressure regulated air for maximum performance
and life. All seals in Nexen Pneumatically operated devices are lubricated for life and do not require
additional lubrication.
However, some customers prefer to use an air line lubricator, which injects oil into the pressurized air,
forcing an oil mist into the air chamber. This is acceptable, but care must be taken to ensure once an air
mist lubrication system is used, it is continually used over the life of the product as the oil mist may wash
free the factory installed lubrication.
Locate the lubricator above and within ten feet of the product, and use low viscosity oil such as SAE-10.
Synthetic lubricants are not recommended.
Nexen product's bearings are shielded and pre-lubricated, and require no further lubrication.
5. Connect the air line to the unit.
6. Turn the Lubricator Adjustment Knob clockwise until
closed.
7. Turn the Lubricator Adjustment Knob counterclockwise
one-third turn.
8. Open the air line to the unit.
LUBRICATION
CAUTION
These settings are for Nexen supplied
lubricators. If you are not using a Nexen
lubricator, calibration must follow the
manufacturer's suggested procedure.
