Clarke CAT 196, 3120513 User guide

MICROMIST AIRLINE LUBRICATOR

MODEL NO: CAT196

PART NO: 3120513

OPERATING & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC0122 - Rev 1

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Micromist Airline Lubricator.

Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.

Your lubricator has been designed to give long and trouble free service. If,
however, having followed the instructions in this booklet carefully, you
encounter problems, take the unit to your local CLARKE dealer.

SPECIFICATIONS

CAT196

Dimensions (D x W x H) 73 x 80 x 228 mm

Air Inlet /Outlet Size 1/2”BSP

Max Flow 154 CFM

Max Inlet Pressure 250 psi

Max working Temperature 175 deg F

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Keep the work area clean and tidy.

2. Dress appropriately - do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Tie long hair
out of the way.

3. Keep children and visitors away - do not let children handle the tools.

4. Do not operate air tools where there are flammable liquids or gases.

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USE OF AIRLINE EQUIPMENT

1. Stay alert and use common sense - do not operate an air tool when you
are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

2. Do not overreach - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

3. Never use oxygen, CO
source of power for air tools.

4. Do not exceed the maximum pressure for the airline component stated in
the specification.

5. Check airline hoses for leaks or worn condition before use and ensure that
all connections are secure.

6. Keep the air supply hose away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

7. Avoid damaging the component for example by applying excessive force.

8. Always maintain the air tool with care. Keep it clean for the best and safest
performance.

, combustible gases or any type of bottled gas as a

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COMPRESSED AIRLINE REQUIREMENTS

WARNING: COMPRESSED AIR CAN BE DANGEROUS. ENSURE THAT YOU
ARE FAMILIAR WITH ALL PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF
COMPRESSORS AND COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY.

A typical air line layout is shown below. If an automatic in-line filter/regulator is
used it will keep the tool in good condition. The lubricator should be adjusted
to approx 2 drops per minute and SAE 10 oil should be used.

Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air as a power source.

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Air compressors must comply with the appropriate European Community
Safety Directives.

A build-up of moisture in the air compressor will accelerate wear and corrosion
in the air tool. Ensure any moisture is drained from the compressor daily and
the airline filter is kept clean.

If an unusually long air hose is required, (over 8 metres), the line pressure or the
hose inside diameter may need to be increased.

The air hose must be rated at least 150% of the maximum operating pressure of
the air tool.

Never exceed the maximum operating pressure for the air tool. Ensure that air
pressure does not exceed that stated in the specification for the tool when
running. Higher pressures and contaminated air will shorten the life of the air
tool due to faster wear and is a possible safety hazard.

INSTALLATION

1. Ensure the compressor is turned off and any airline pressure relieved.

2. Remove the blanking plugs from the connection ports and connect to the
supply and delivery lines.

3. Keep pipe lengths to a minimum with the inside clean. Pipe joint
compound should be used sparingly and applied only to the male pipe —
never into the female port.

4. Do not use PTFE tape to seal pipe joints — pieces have a tendency to
break off and lodge inside the unit, possibly causing malfunction. Also a
new pipe or hose should be installed between the lubricator and the
equipment being protected.

5. Install the lubricator so that air flows as marked by the arrow on the
lubricator body.

6. Installation should be downstream of any filter and regulator but upstream
of the device it is to lubricate (valve, cylinders, air tool, etc). A filter installed
upstream of the lubricator is recommended.

7. Install the lubricator vertically with the bowl drain at the bottom. Free
moisture will thus drain into the bottom of the bowl where it can be drained
off using the tap via a screw-on hose if available.

8. Ensure sufficient free space above the lubricator for future adjustments
and topping up with fresh oil.

9. Your lubricator is now ready for use.

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FILLING AND ADJUSTMENT

1. Ensure that the pressure to the air inlet of the lubricator from air line does
not exceed the maximum pressure specified in the instructions.

2. Shut off inlet air pressure and reduce the inlet and outlet lines to zero.
Remove the bowl and fill oil. Use good quality, light, misting type of oil for
air-powered tool/motor.

3. Fill the oil to the maximum fill line on the bowl, and oil level should always
be visible in the lens on the metal bowl. DO NOT OVERFILL.

• NOTE: The oil fill plug seals easily. Tighten finger-tight only.

• NOTE: Do not remove the fill plug when the reservoir is pressurized, as

oil will blow out of the fill plug hole.

4. Turn on the air line system to obtain the required pressure to the lubricator.

5. Adjust the lubricator drip rate only when there is a constant rate of air flow
through the lubricator. Monitor the drip rate through the sight feed dome.

6. Determine the average rate of air flow through the lubricator. Turn the
slotted rotator in the sight feed dome to obtain the recommended drops
per minute. See Drip Rate Chart. Turn the rotator anti-clockwise to increase
the drip rate or clockwise to decrease the drip rate.

7. Monitor the device being lubricated for a few days following the above
drip rate adjustment and see how well the device works, then determine
whether the drip rate at the lubricator should be adjusted for higher or
lower level.

8. NEVER apply lubricated compressed air to run a spray gun, since paint
mixed with oil will spoil the finish of workpiece being sprayed.

DRIP RATE CHART

Flow (CFM) Drops per minute Flow (CFM Drops per minute

510 6022

10 11 70 24

20 13 80 26

30 15 90 28

40 17 100 30

50 19

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MAINTENANCE

DISASSEMBLY

1. The lubricator can be disassembled without removal from air line.

2. Shut off the inlet pressure. Reduce pressure in inlet and outlet lines to zero.

3. Remove the bowl by turning counterclockwise.

4. Disassemble in general accordance with the parts illustrated on page 7.

5. Do not remove the drain valve unless replacement is necessary. Remove
and replace only if the drain malfunctions. Remove and replace cartridge
assembly only if lubricator malfunctions.

CLEANING

1. Clean the plastic bowl with warm water only. Clean other parts with warm
water and soap.

CAUTION: Certain components may be made from polycarbonate which can
be severely damaged if it comes into contact with some chemicals. These
include acetone, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, ethylene di-chloride,
gasoline or synthetic fire resistant lubricants.

2. Rinse and dry all parts. Blow out internal passages in the body with clean,
dry, compressed air.

3. Inspect all parts and replace any found to be damaged.

ASSEMBLY

1. Lubricate o-rings, the portion of the manual drain body that contacts the
bowl, and the hole in the manual drain body that accommodates the
stem of drain valve with o-ring grease.

2. Assemble as shown on page 7 using the torque values listed in the table.

Torque Settings

Part Inch Pounds (Nm)

Screw (a) 15 to 20 (1.7 to 2.3)

Screw (b) 10 to 14 (1.1 to 1.6)

Fill plug 10 to 14 (1.1 to 1.6)

Dome 20 to 25 (2.3 to 2.8)

3. Push the bowl into the body and turn fully clockwise.

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PARTS LIST & DIAGRAM

No Description No Description

1 Polycarbonate bowl assembly 6 Sightglass kit

2 Metal bowl assembly 7 O-ring for polycarbonate bowl

3 Universal wall bracket 8 O-ring for metal bowl

4 Oil adjusting dome assembly 9 Manual drain kit

5 Oil Fill plug & O-ring 10 Main body assembly

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