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Summary of Contents for Mini MkII

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Page 2: ... Complete Hose 8 3 2 Viper Mini MKII High Speed Kit 9 3 2 1 Viper Mini MKII HS Complete 20KG Kit 9 3 2 2 Viper Mini MKII HS Complete Collar 10 3 2 3 Viper Mini MKII HS Standard 20KG Pump Kit 11 3 2 4 Viper Mini MKII HS 20KG Complete Hose 12 4 0 Assembly Instructions 13 5 0 Ratchet Strap Buckle Assemblies Ref AW107 16 6 0 Operating Instructions 17 7 0 Lubricant Penetration 19 8 0 Equipment Specific...

Page 3: ...cation for any size operation 1 1 Key features of the Viper Mini MKII WRL include 1 Viper collar constructed from high grade aluminium with a high visibility corrosion resistant coating 2 Unique polyurethane seal design provides largest pressure contact area to ensure maximum lubricant penetration 3 Durable and wear resistant polyurethane seals last thousands of meters in normal service 4 Seal siz...

Page 4: ...or with gauge c Male quick connect fitting 3 Four 4 metre high pressure 3 8 hydraulic hose complete with female quick connect couplings on each end 4 Two 2 x 2 metre ratchet straps rated to 500kg 5 Four 4 x Bow shackles 6 Heavy duty aluminium storage case with stainless steel fixtures 7 Polyurethane seals ordered separately a Sized to suit specific size ropes 6mm 1 4 to 36mm 1 7 16 b Refer to sele...

Page 5: ...Page 5 3 0 Viper Mini MKII Kits Components Assembled Numbered 3 1 Viper Mini MKII Standard Kit 3 1 1 Viper Mini MKII Standard Complete 20KG Kit ...

Page 6: ...Page 6 3 1 2 Viper Mini MKII Standard Collar ...

Page 7: ...Page 7 3 1 3 Viper Mini MKII Standard 20KG Pump Kit ...

Page 8: ...Page 8 3 1 4 Viper Mini MKII Standard 20KG Hose ...

Page 9: ...Page 9 3 2 Viper Mini MKII High Speed Kit 3 2 1 Viper Mini MKII HS 20KG Kit ...

Page 10: ...Page 10 3 2 2 Viper Mini MKII HS Collar ...

Page 11: ...Page 11 3 2 3 Viper Mini MKII HS 20KG Pump Kit ...

Page 12: ...Page 12 3 2 4 Viper Mini MKII HS 20KG Complete Hose ...

Page 13: ...f the lubricant Press down firmly until the follower plate comes in contact with the lubricant Note the Viper lubricator should only be used with high quality wire rope lubricants with a consistency of NLGI 00 to 2 4 Fit the drum cover over the top of the lubricant container and tighten the three securing screws until they contact the container 5 Clamp the grease pump handle onto the grease pump b...

Page 14: ...per the Selection guide 10 Clamp the lubricator collar fitted with seals around the wire rope to be lubricated tightening the toggles Face the collar so that the hydraulic coupling is at the rope inlet end when the rope is being moved through the collar Locate the collar so that the optimum length of wire rope can be lubricated in a single pass this is typically close to the winch drum 11 Connect ...

Page 15: ... lubricator collar from travelling with the wire rope Replicate this using the second ratchet strap bow shackle and lug on the lubricator collar Note the ratchet strap is in high tension and strain during operation Please ensure that all fittings are tightly secured prior to operation The lubricator collar must be able to move laterally during operation to ensure even wire rope spooling on and off...

Page 16: ...r coupling components attached should be subject of frequent visual inspection and regular examination by a competent person Web lashings shall be withdrawn from service if there is cause to doubt fitness for use MARKING Use only legibly marked and labelled web lashing OVERLOADING Lashing systems should not be overloaded Mechanical aids such as levers or bars should not be used unless they are spe...

Page 17: ...ber of factors including the rope size speed and specific lubricant in use 3 The lubricant flow can be controlled by adjusting the air pressure control valve And should be adjusted as required to provide the correct lubricant flow rate into the lubricator collar and thereby onto and into the wire rope If the lubricant flow rate is too high lubricant will begin leaking out of the Viper collar at th...

Page 18: ...ce the optimum lubricant coverage is achieved run the complete rope at a consistent speed though the Viper 8 Note that the Viper collar with flexible seals is not a pressure vessel and is not designed to hold pressure The grease pressure is generated by both the pump and the action of the rope travelling through the lubricant chambers in the seal The Viper grease pump should not be operated with t...

Page 19: ... wire ropes Use of a Viper Wire Cleaner is recommended Ropes contaminated with solid used lubricant coatings Use of a Viper Wire Cleaner is recommended During the wire rope operation the rope movement onto the drum and over sheaves is known to assist with the lubricant penetration If an NLGI 2 grade grease is used it may be necessary to pre heat the lubricant at ambient temperatures below 5 degree...

Page 20: ...istance Coating 3 coat treatment Salt Spray Resistance to ASTM B117 73 2 000 hours Humidity Resistance to ASTM D2247 1 000 hours Seals Estimated average operational life 10 000 meters Shelf life 2 3 years based on correct storage Chemically resistant to commercially available mineral wire rope lubricants The lubricator seals may be washed with a mild petroleum cleaner Do not leave the seals to soa...

Page 21: ... correct quantity of lubrication is on wire rope c Reduce wire rope speed to ensure complete coverage 3 TOO MUCH LUBRICANT ON WIRE ROPE a Reduce volume of lubricant via the flow control valve for High Speed Kits only b Increase wire rope speed through the lubricator collar c Use a combination of both d Investigate type of wire rope lubricant used e Measure rope diameter and ensure correct seals in...

Page 22: ... to the casing that prevents it from sealing correctly will severely reduce the unit s ability to force lubricant to the ropes core and could be a potential safety hazard Always ensure the return grease line feeds to a container of suitable size for receiving the excess grease from the Viper lubricator Grease allowed to flow from the return line without being captured may cause a serious slip or e...

Page 23: ...ed while under pressure as this can cause serious injury While in operation the Viper Lubricator utilises both high pressure air up to 120 PSI max and high pressure grease up to 5 500 PSI Always wear appropriate PPE Personal Protective Equipment while carrying out the cable lubrication operation Suggested PPE includes safety glasses leather gloves safety boots long sleeved shirts high visibility v...

Page 24: ... not covered by warranty tearing of the seals due to broken wires or other obstructions are not covered by this warranty Any parts to be claimed for warranty must be first returned to the Lubrication Engineers for inspection prior to warranty being granted Commercially available wire rope lubricant NLGI 00 2 Approved Lubricants list available Viper WRL 2 14 Stoddart Road Prospect New South Wales A...

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