SKF LAGD 400, Instructions For Use Manual

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SKF LAGD 400
2.4 Lubrication tubes
The lubrication tubes are made from black nylon that has a high bursting strength.
Genuine SKF tubes must be used. The grease can be pumped through the tubes a
minimum distance of 5 metres (16 ft). A maximum distance of 10 metres (32 ft) is
possible during favourable conditions. Favourable conditions include low viscosity grease,
high ambient temperature and low back-pressure at the application.
2.5 Contents
The lubricator is supplied with:
•
20 m (65 ft) of lubrication tube
• 8 lubricator tube nuts (complete with 16 compression ittings)
• 8 threaded connectors (G 1/4)
• 8 steel plugs for unused outlets
(Unused outlets must be plugged to ensure proper operation.)
• 2 Y-connectors
• 1 illing nipple
• 1 grease cartridge LGMT 2/0.4
Note Y-connectors:
One tube cannot feed two lubrication points through a Y-connector.
The grease always lows to the lubrication point with less resistance.
The other lubrication point will receive less than required.