Enerpac RFL-102 Instruction Sheet

Instruction Sheet

RFL-102, 8501

1.0 IMPORTANT RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS

Visually inspect all components for shipping damage. Shipping
damage is not covered by warranty. If shipping damage is found,
notify carrier at once. The carrier is responsible for all repair and
replacement costs resulting from damage in shipment.

SAFETY FIRST

2.0 SAFETY ISSUES

Read all instructions, warnings and cautions
carefully. Follow all safety precautions to avoid

personal injury or property damage during system
operation. Enerpac cannot be responsible for damage or injury
resulting from unsafe product use, lack of maintenance or incorrect
product and/or system operation. Contact Enerpac when in doubt
as to the safety precautions and operations. If you have never
been trained on high-pressure hydraulic safety, consult your
distribution or service center for a free Enerpac Hydraulic safety
course.

Failure to comply with the following cautions and warnings could
cause equipment damage and personal injury.

A CAUTION is used to indicate correct operating or maintenance
procedures and practices to prevent damage to, or destruction of
equipment or other property.

A WARNING indicates a potential danger that requires correct
procedures or practices to avoid personal injury.

A DANGER is only used when your action or lack of action may
cause serious injury or even death.

WARNING: Wear proper personal protective gear
when operating hydraulic equipment.

WARNING: Stay clear of loads supported by
hydraulics. A cylinder, when used as a load lifting

device, should never be used as a load holding device.
After the load has been raised or lowered, it must always be
blocked mechanically.

WARNING: USE ONLY RIGID PIECES TO HOLD LOADS.

Carefully select steel or wood blocks that are capable

of supporting the load. Never use a hydraulic cylinder
as a shim or spacer in any lifting or pressing application.

DANGER: To avoid personal injury keep hands
and feet away from cylinder and workpiece
during operation.

WARNING: Do not exceed equipment ratings. Never

attempt to lift a load weighing more than the capacity

of the cylinder. Overloading causes equipment failure
and possible personal injury. The cylinders are designed for a
max. pressure of 700 bar [10,000 psi]. Do not connect a jack or
cylinder to a pump with a higher pressure rating.

Never set the relief valve to a higher pressure than the

maximum rated pressure of the pump. Higher settings

may result in equipment damage and/or personal injury.

WARNING: The system operating pressure must not
exceed the pressure rating of the lowest rated

component in the system. Install pressure gauges in
the system to monitor operating pressure. It is your window to
what is happening in the system.

CAUTION: Avoid damaging hydraulic hose. Avoid

sharp bends and kinks when routing hydraulic hoses.

Using a bent or kinked hose will cause severe back­pressure. Sharp bends and kinks will internally damage the
hose leading to premature hose failure.

Do not drop heavy objects on hose. A sharp impact
may cause internal damage to hose wire strands.
Applying pressure to a damaged hose may cause it

to rupture.

IMPORTANT: Do not lift hydraulic equipment by the

hoses or swivel couplers. Use the carrying handle or

other means of safe transport.

CAUTION: Keep hydraulic equipment away from
flames and heat. Excessive heat will soften packings

and seals, resulting in fluid leaks. Heat also weakens
hose materials and packings. For optimum performance do
not expose equipment to temperatures of 65°C [150°F] or
higher. Protect hoses and cylinders from weld spatter.

DANGER: Do not handle pressurized hoses. Escaping
oil under pressure can penetrate the skin, causing
serious injury. If oil is injected under the skin, see a

doctor immediately.

WARNING: Only use hydraulic cylinders in a coupled
system. Never use a cylinder with unconnected

couplers. If the cylinder becomes extremely
overloaded, components can fail catastrophically causing
severe personal injury.

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L1606 Rev. C 06/13

RFL-102 Regulator-Filter-

Lubricator

• Regulates air pressure

• Filter air input

• Lubricates air motors with
a fine oil vapor mist

• Maximum air flow 48 scfm

POWERFUL SOLUTIONS. GLOBAL FORCE.

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WARNING: BE SURE SETUP IS STABLE BEFORE
LIFTING LOAD. Cylinders should be placed on a flat

surface that can support the load. Where applicable,
use a cylinder base for added stability. Do not weld or

otherwise modify the cylinder to attach a base or other support.

Avoid situations where loads are not directly centered
on the cylinder plunger. Off-center loads produce

considerable strain on cylinders and plungers. In
addition, the load may slip or fall, causing potentially
dangerous results.

Distribute the load evenly across the entire saddle

surface. Always use a saddle to protect the plunger.

IMPORTANT: Hydraulic equipment must only be

serviced by a qualified hydraulic technician. For repair

service, contact the Authorized ENERPAC Service
Center in your area. To protect your warranty, use only
ENERPAC oil.

WARNING: Immediately replace worn or damaged

parts by genuine ENERPAC parts. Standard grade

parts will break causing personal injury and property
damage. ENERPAC parts are designed to fit properly and

withstand high loads.

3.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. DO NOT INSTALL THIS PRODUCT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ

THIS ENTIRE PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET.
Your unit has a polycarbonate bowl, so note the special

warnings.

2. EXCEPT as otherwise specified by the manufacturer, this

product is designed for compressed air service, and use with
any other fluid (liquid or gas) is a misapplication. For example,
use with, or injection of certain hazardous liquids or gases in
the system (such as alcohol or liquid petroleum gas) could be
harmful to the unit or result in a combustible condition or
hazardous external leakage. Before using with fluids other
than air, or for non-industrial applications, or for life support
systems, consult manufacturer for written approval.
Maximum temperature and pressure ratings for
polycarbonate bowls are 125 degrees Fahrenheit (52 degrees
Celsius) and 150 PSIG (10.3 Bar).

3. INSTALL as close as possible to point where air is being used

4. INSTALL unit with air flowing through the body in direction
indicated by arrow.

5. INSTALL unit ahead of equipment that requires regulated,
filtered, lubricated air.

6. INSTALL a Regulator/Filter/Lubricator that has the same size
as the pipe line on which it will be mounted. Avoid using
fittings, couplings, etc. that restrict the air flow.

7. INSTALL unit in a vertical position with pressure adjusting
handle up.

8. OTHER regulated air pressure lines may be run from the other
gauge port as well as the outlet port. In addition, the gauge
may be moved to the port on the opposite side of the
regulator.

9. PLUG any unused port.

10. To adjust air pressure, turn adjustment knob clockwise to
raise the regulated pressure and counterclockwise to lower
the regulated pressure.

11. FILL lubricator by pouring the oil into the bowl through the fill
port. Lubricator can be filled while pressurized.

12. USE CLEAN, NONDETERGENT OIL, preferably SAE 10 or
lighter. The rate of oil delivery may be controlled by turning
the adjusting screw counterclockwise for more, and
clockwise for less oil delivered. Once set, the variable orifice
in the lubricator will maintain the same ratio of oil to airflow
regardless of any change in airflow rate.

4.0 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

1. DEPRESSURIZE UNIT BEFORE REMOVING GUARD
AND/OR BOWL.

2. INSPECT BOWL daily to detect crazing, cracking, damage, or
deterioration. Immediately replace any crazed, cracked,
damaged or deteriorated bowl with a new polycarbonate
bowl and metal bowl guard.

3. CLEAN FILTER ELEMENT periodically by removing from filter,
tapping on hard surface and blowing off with an airgun.

4. DRAIN filter bowl at least once per work shift.

5. IF BOWL SEAL is crazed, cracked, damaged or deteriorated,
replace with manufacturer's approved seal.

6. PERIODICALLY REMOVE the adjusting screw and clean the
needle and the seat in the body by blowing off with airgun.

7 DRAIN OFF any contaminants which may collect in the

bottom of the bowl.

CAUTION: YOUR UNIT HAS A POLYCARBONATE
PLASTIC BOWL

1 DO NOT INSTALL unit with polycarbonate bowl where it will

be subject to temperatures higher than 125 degrees
Fahrenheit (52 degrees Celsius) or where pressures exceed
150 PSIG (10.3 Bar).

2. WHEN BOWL becomes dirty, replace polycarbonate bowl, or
wipe clean with dry clean cloth.

3. DO NOT use polycarbonate bowl near, or clean bowl with,
materials such as alcohol, chloride, alkalies, amines, ketones,
esters, aromatic hydrocarbons or other materials included in
the list on page 4. Do not subject bowl to oils listed on the
chart on page 4.

4. DO NOT INSTALL unit with polycarbonate bowl on a
compressed air line where the compressor is lubricated with,
or the air contains, a synthetic, fire-resistant lubricant.

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