Bleeding The System; Installation Of Lubrication Pipes - SKF LAGD 1000 Mode D'emploi

When the unit is filled for the first time, the lubricant forces the follower (rubber ring plate)
upward until the overfill outlet hole is reached. As filling continues, the air escapes until
the entire reservoir is filled with lubricant. When excess lubricant starts to emerge from
the overfill outlet, stop filling completely. When topping up, take care not to let lubricant
emerge from the overfill outlet hole. The levels (minimum and maximum) of the grease in
the container are shown by the rubber ring below the metal plate. Figure 13 clearly shows
the minimum, maximum and overfill details.
Fig 13 Position of grease filling marks

2.5.4 Bleeding the system

Connect the grease gun to the nipple shown as B in figure 12, and pump until the
lubricant emerging from the distribution block is free of air. The pressure relief valve is
used to protect the entire lubrication system against excessive internal pressures. The
valve is set to open at a pressure of 150 bars. If the operating pressure increases beyond
150 bars due to a blocked progressive feeder or lubricating point, the valve opens, and
grease visibly emerges from the valve.

2.5.5 Installation of lubrication pipes

Carefully cut the lubrication pipe to the correct lengths for the application.
SKF LAGD 1000
1. Minimum level of grease
2. Grease
3. Maximum level of grease
4. Follower plate
5. Overfill outlet hole
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