Automatic Greasing System
TriPlus Trailer
Installation
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General installation directives
1.
Check the contents of the parts kit (using the parts list including in the kit).
2.
Before you start installing the greasing system: Check that all grease points are open and
furnished with a sufficient amount of grease. If that is not the case, grease the grease points
by hand. This prevents insufficient greasing of the grease points during the period following
the first few greasing cycles of the greasing system.
3.
Apply Teflon tape, or another type of sealant (e.g. Loctite), to the couplings and plugs on the
distribution blocks and pump unit, if not already fitted with O-rings, gaskets or sealing rings.
While mounting the couplings and plugs, make sure that the tape does not cause internal
contamination of the system.
4.
Prevent contamination of the system during the installation. Work with clean tools and clean
the areas on the vehicle or machine where the distribution blocks and pump unit are to be
mounted, before you start installing them.
Even small contaminations can cause the
greasing system to malfunction!
Flush the primary grease lines after installation or maintenance, if contaminations or
moisture could not be prevented from entering the system. The de-aerating procedure may
be used to flush the system.
5.
During installation of the grease lines and electrical wiring, ensure that:
• the lines are not mounted onto parts that may become hot, such as the exhaust, retarder,
compressor, turbo charger and air conditioning;
• the lines are routed straight and neatly, and are properly fixed in place with small or large
tie-wraps or clamps;
• the lines that are mounted along moving parts have enough slack and are mounted in
such a manner that , even in the long run, they will not be damaged, through abrasion or
otherwise;
• the lines to moving parts are sufficiently long to follow the movements. Check this by
moving the parts to all positions possible;
• feed-through rubbers are applied at all locations where the lines may otherwise get
damaged.