Magnum Venus Plastech Impregnator Roll - Manual (Page 26)

7. Impregnator resin rolls, roll plates, and side support plates, should b
e coated with “pop-out” or
other good mold release. See lubrication materials list.
8. All gear reducers, air motors, bearings, etc., should be serviced. See lubrication and
maintenance guide.
9. All air valves and operator buttons should be lubricated internally. See lubrication guide, and
lubrication materials list.
NOTE: Step nine can be achieved by squirting oil into inlet ports of valves and then operating
valves.
10. The machine should be moved as far away from the main shop area as possible and covered
with drop cloths to prevent glass dust, etc., from getting into bearings and on other machined
surfaces.
Taking the above precautions before a prolonged storage may prevent a major overhaul of
pumping system and pneumatic functions prior to putting Impregnator back into operation.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
At the end of every shift, after machine has been cleaned:
a. Coat all surfaces below resin rolls with “pop-out”. See lubrication materials lists.
b. Lubricate all bearings below carriage with lubriplate or equivalent.
c. Coat gun needle shafts with lubricant.
d. Coat gun nozzle threads and all “O” ring seals in the pour tube assembly with special MVP
grease. See lubrication materials list.
NOTE: Directive (d) should be performed every time pour tube assembly is broken down.
Failure to do so will cause galling of the threads and damage to the “O” ring seals.
SPEED REDUCER LUBRICATION
Browning worm gear speed reducer high temperature lubricant # GL32HT or equivalent is
recommended. See lubrication materials list. Using correct amount of oil is important. Too little
or too much oil can cause overheating and rapid wear of gears, bearings, and seals. The
approximate amounts of oil required are given on the lubrication name plate attached to the
reducer housing.
Service life and gear efficiency are affected by oxidation or contamination of the lubricating oil.
Improved performance is obtained by periodic lubrication. AFTER AN INITIAL TWO WEEK
OPERATING PERIOD, drain the oil while warm. Flush the gear case with light weight (5w or
10w), mineral oil and refill to proper level with fresh, recommended oil. FOR NORMAL
OPERATING CONDITIONS, LUBRICATE AGAIN AFTER ONE MONTH AND THEREAFER AT
FOUR MONTH INTERVALS. If unit is operated in abnormally high ambient temperatures or
unusual contaminating atmospheres, or longer than 8 hours per day, lubricate more frequently.
NOTE: All gear reducers are filled with lubricant at the factory. A LUBRICATION CHECK OF
ALL REDUCERS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BEFORE OPERATING. This is necessary to insure
that no lubricant was lost in shipment.