User's Manual

Modu-Flo
®
System 42000
R
2-2
the reservoir without being disconnected. Operate the supply
source at a steady speed to allow air-free filling of the reser-
voir. Too fast of a fill speed may result in air pockets. The
level of grease is checked by visual means. In reservoirs
with plastic cylinders, the grease level may be seen through
the cylinder. Reservoirs with metal cylinders have a level-
indicator rod mounted on the cap which will indicate when
the fill is complete.
NOTE
Excess lube forced into the reservoir after it has
reached full level will be vented from a bleed
hole in the reservoir tube. (See Warning above.)
2.3.2.2 When filling is complete, turn off the supply source
and disconnect it from the fill stud. A check valve in the fill stud
will prevent lubricant from being forced back out. A plastic dust
cap is attached to the fill stud and should be installed over the
fill stud to keep dirt from entering the system.
NOTE
For first time grease filling, or if the grease res-
ervoir has been allowed to go empty, open the
petcock in the bottom right side of the reservoir.
Slowly begin to fill the reservoir, allowing air
trapped under follower to exhaust out the open
petcock. When grease free of air flows from the
petcock, close petcock and continue to fill the
reservoir until follower is at vent hole in reservoir
tube (any remaining air and small amount of
grease will exit vent).
Loosen system mainline connection at pump
outlet. Operate pump until lubricant free of air
flows from outlet port. Tighten mainline connec-
tion at pump. Pump is now free of air.
Note, for extreme cases where the pump will not
take a prime, it may be helpful to inject serveral
2.3 PREPARATION FOR USE
NOTE
Before filling any reservoir or tank, a manifold
should be attached to the base. The manifold
has a check valve built into it which will prevent
the lubricant from dripping out of the reservoir or
tank. If the system has a remote-located mani-
fold, make sure there is hose or tubing con-
nected from the bottom of the reservoir or tank to
the remote manifold.
2.3.1 Filling Oil Reservoirs and Tanks. Reservoirs and
tanks for oil have a fill cup mounted on top. Wipe the area
around the fill cup to avoid contamination during filling. Open
the fill cup cap and slowly pour the oil into the fill cup. A
strainer attached to the fill cup will remove large particles
which may be present in the oil. When filling is complete,
close fillcup cap and wipe any spillage.
2.3.2 Filling Grease Reservoirs.
WARNING
If a high-pressure, high-volume supply pump is
used to fill grease reservoirs, excess pressure
may not be completely released by the bleed
hole in the reservoir wall. This could cause the
reservoir to fracture, exposing personnel to flying
particles and lubricant. Safety glasses must be
worn during filling operations and the supply
pump must be turned off and disconnected
when filling is complete.
2.3.2.1 Filling of grease reservoirs requires that an external
supply source be connected to the fill stud located in the
base of the reservoir. To avoid introducing air into the system,
make sure there is enough grease in the supply source to fill
Table 2-1. Reservoirs and Tanks
Part Number Type (Use) Reservoir Capacity Option
521-001-060 Tank (oil) 12 pint (5.68 liters) T1
521-001-070 Tank (oil) 24 pint (11.4 liters) T2
521-001-080 Tank (oil) 40 pint (18.9 liters) T3
185-100-080 Reservoir, Plastic (oil) 5 pint (2.37 liters) OP1
185-100-060 Reservoir, Plastic (oil) 12 pint (5.68 liters) OP2
185-100-070 Reservoir, Plastic (oil) 20 pint (9.46 liters) OP3
185-100-750 Reservoir, Plastic (oil) 6 pint (2.84 liters) OP4
185-100-040 Reservoir, Plastic (grease) 5 lbs (2.27 kg) GP1
185-100-000 Reservoir, Plastic (grease) 12 lbs (5.44 kg) GP2
185-100-010 Reservoir, Plastic (grease) 20 lbs (9.07 kg) GP3
185-100-760 Reservoir, Plastic (grease) 6 lbs (2.72 kg) GP4
185-101-080 Reservoir, Plastic (grease) 3 lbs (1.36 kg) GP5
185-100-050 Reservoir, Metal (grease) 5 lbs (2.27 kg) GM1
185-100-020 Reservoir, Metal (grease) 12 lbs (5.44 kg) GM2
185-100-030 Reservoir, Metal (grease) 20 lbs (9.07 kg) GM3
185-100-770 Reservoir, Metal (grease) 6 lbs (2.72 kg) GM4
185-101-100 Reservoir, Plastic (grease) 40 lbs (18.14 kg) --
185-101-110 Reservoir, Plastic (grease) w/low level indicator 40 lbs (18.14 kg) --
185-100-120 Reservoir, Plastic (grease) w/low level micro switch 40 lbs (18.14 kg) --
* These assemblies are not available through the normal MPP system, only by ordering the full part number.
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