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Check Ball

(Dip Tube)

Fill

Plug

Button Head

Fill Fitting

L105 Lubricator

IS-L105

Installation

1. The lubricator should be installed with reasonable

accessibility  for  service  whenever  possible  –  repair
service kits are available. Keep pipe or tubing lengths to a
minimum with inside clean and free of dirt and chips. Pipe
joint compound should be used sparingly and applied only
to the male pipe – never into the female port. Do not use
PTFE tape to seal pipe joints – pieces have a tendency
to  break  off  and  lodge  inside  the  unit,  possibly  causing
malfunction.  Also,  new  pipe  or  hose  should  be  installed
between the filter and equipment being protected.

2. The upstream pipe work must be clear of accumulated dirt

and liquids.

3. Select a lubricator location as close as possible to the

equipment being protected and downstream of any
pressure regulator.

4. Install lubricator so that air flows in the direction of arrow

on body.

5. Install lubricator vertically with bowl drain mechanism at

the bottom (if so equipped).

Lubricant

For average conditions, the use of high quality SAE #10 (S.U.V.
150-200 SEC @ 100°F) oil is recommended. Other lubricants,
as specified by the maker of the equipment to be lubricated, may
be used if not heavier than SAE #40 (S.U.V. 800 SEC @100°F).

Filling

Lubricators may be filled under pressure, and without shutting
down equipment.  To fill through the fill port, a long spout oil can
must be used.  Slowly remove fill plug and tip of spout to bottom
of fill port recess or oil blow back will occur.  Fill to within 1/4"
of top of bowl using correct oil.  Lubricators may also be filled
by depressurizing the system, or slowly removing the fill plug
and then removing the bowl.  After bowl has been filled, replace
and  ensure  it  has  been  returned  to  a  locking  position  before
repressurizing the system.

Adjustment

The adjustment knob is factory set so that, when turned fully
clockwise, no oil is delivered to the venturi for atomization, and
equipment is not being lubricated.  To adjust oil drip rate, turn
on  the  air,  start  flow  and  set  knob  to  obtain  the  desired  drip
rate, which is visible through the sight dome.  As a start, one to
two drops per minute is suggested, correct lubrication being a
matter of experience and demand.  Clockwise rotation of knob
decreases oil feed rate.  To check lubrication, hold thumbnail
or a mirror near the equipment exhaust.  A heavy film indicates
over-lubrication and the drip rate should be reduced by turning
knob to a lower setting.

Maintenance - Cleaning

If both air and oil are kept clean, and the oil level never allowed
below  end  of  tube  in  the  bowl,  the  lubricator  should  provide
long periods of unattended service.  Cessation of oil dripping
through  the  sight  dome,  irrespective  of  knob  adjustment,  is
an  indication  that  cleaning  is  necessary.    To  clean,  it  is  not
necessary to remove lubricator from the line.  Depressurize and
disassemble using the drawing on reverse as a guide.  In most
instances, cleaning is needed only in the oil metering area.  Pull
off adjusting knob, unscrew sight dome assembly, remove inner
drip spout and clean with household soap.  PLASTIC BOWLS
AND SIGHT DOME MUST BE CLEANED WITH HOUSEHOLD
SOAP ONLY.

Dip Tube

Bowl Seal

Bowl

(Hand Tighten)

Body

Adjustment

Knob

Sight

Dome

Bowl Guard

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