Viper Mini MkII, Assembly And Operation Manual

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9.0 Trouble Shooting
1. NO LUBRICANT ON WIRE ROPE AFTER START UP
a) Check lubricant container content.
b) Check lubricator pump air shut-off valve is open.
c) Check air pressure on gauge.
d) Check lubricant control valve is open (for High Speed Kits
only).
2. INADEQUATE LUBRICANT COVERAGE
a) Utilize lubricant drum heater or change to lighter viscosity if
ambient temperature is 5ºC or below.
b) Increase air pressure and hence lubricant flow, until 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 use.
4. LEAKING FROM COLLAR
a) Tighten collar clamping screws
b) Check correct Viper seal is being used for wire rope size.
c) Check air pressure reduce if required.
d) Adjust Lubricant flow rate air pressure.
e) Check condition of seals for any damage.