6 Installation
6.1 Installing the MEMO
Before installing the MEMO on the bearing, the user should manually lubricate the
component with the same grease as the one contained in the MEMOLUB
®
.
Caution: Not
all lubricants are compatible. When in doubt, contact PLI, your MEMOLUB
®
distributor,
or your lubricant supplier.
The MEMOLUB
®
HPS must be installed in a location where ambient temperature does
not exceed 140
°
F (60
º
C) and is not exposed to aggressive or corrosive environment or to
vibrations. In those cases, refer to
Section 7.2.2: Remote Installation
.
Screw the brass adapter of the MEMO firmly into the bearing or other component. The
black plastic timing-ring holder should be installed with the flat surface on the shoulder of
the brass adapter. The MEMO should be installed with an end wrench of 21mm or 7/8".
6.2 Opening and Closing the MEMOLUB
®
HPS
6.2.1 Opening the MEMOLUB
®
HPS
To open, place the lubricator upright on a flat surface. With one
hand on top of the transparent housing, press firmly. With the
other hand, hold the ribbed surface of the locking ring and turn it
counter-clockwise. Remove the locking ring and the transparent
housing.
6.2.2 Closing the MEMOLUB
®
HPS
To close, use the same technique. Pressing down on the housing,
hold the locking ring by its ribbed surface and turn it clockwise
until it clicks into the locked position. Ensure that the locking
ring locks by holding the ring on its smooth surfaces and turning
clockwise. If the housing is correctly locked into place, it will not
be possible to open it while holding the locking ring on its smooth
surfaces.
6.3 Installing a Grease Cartridge
Replace the grease cartridge using the following procedure:
•
Open the MEMOLUB
®
HPS as described above (
Section 6.2.1
).
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®
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