On first installation, using a hand grease gun and the same type of grease, pump a few shots of lubricant into the bearing. If fittings or grease lines are used, these also should be filled with the same lubricant.
If possible, install the ELECTRO-LUBER MD TM directly on the bearing. All ELECTRO-LUBER MD TM units have ½” NPT threads. The units will come with a brass adapter (1/4” or 1/8” NPT outlet) specified at time of order. Each adapter comes with an o-ring, which must be installed with the adapter to prevent leakage. (steel adapters can be substituted for brass; stainless steel adapters available at a nominal extra charge.)
If the ELECTRO-LUBER MD TM is remotely mounted, the following applies:
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For tubing or pipe 3 feet or less in length, use minimum 1/4” I.D.
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For tubing or pipe from 3 to 20 feet in length, use minimum 3/8” I.D.
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Oil filled units, use minimum 1/4” I.D. tubing for up to 100 feet.
It is important to
make sure you prime all piping and lube points prior to installing
the ELECTRO-LUBER MD TM.
For optimal performance, the MD unit works best with multi-grade lubricants. (a recommended list is available from ATS Electro-Lube) High temperature lubricants, with an NLGI 2 or higher rating, tend to harden at low temperatures, therefore, lower NLGI ratings are recommended. In low temperature applications use Lowtemp lubricants with NLGI 0 or 1 rating.
Each ELECTRO-LUBER MD TM is supplied with a weather proof switch cap with O-Ring which MUST be used in all cases as protection against weather and moisture.
To insure the success and reliability of your ELECTRO-LUBER MD TM installation, do not use in temperatures below 14 deg. F.(-10 deg. C.) or above 170 deg. Fahrenheit (76 deg. C.), or in an application requiring more than 200 psi. The Alkaline battery packs can be used up to 131°F (55°C), the Lithium battery packs can be used up to 170°F (76°C). The MD unit is designed to feed multiple points using progressive distribution blocks. (4, 6, & 8 port blocks available from ATS Electro-Lube).
The ELECTRO-LUBER MD TM is completely waterproof provided the switch cap is installed properly. It can be used underwater to depths of 60 feet (20 metres).
NOTE: DO NOT RUN THE ELECTRO-LUBER MD TM 2000 WITHOUT GREASE. THIS MAY DAMAGE THE UNIT AND THE WARRANTY WILL BE NULL AND VOID.
