Graco Fireball 225 Operation manual

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ENG

Important Safety Instructions

Read all warnings and instructions in this manual.

Save these instructions.

3:1 Fireball 225 or 5:1 Fireball

300 Portable Gear Lube Pump

Instructions–Parts List

For dispensing fluid in stationary or mobile installations. For professional use

only.

Model 246903 – 3:1 Fireball 225 Pump

540 psi (3.7 MPa, 37 bar) Maximum Working Pressure

Model 225728 – 5:1 Fireball 300 Pump

900 psi (6.2 MPa, 62 bar) Maximum Working Pressure

Includes dispense kit, roll-around base, and

drum cover WARNING

This system is designed to be used only in pump-

ing non-corrosive and non-abrasive lubricants.

Any other use of the system can cause unsafe

operating conditions and result in component rup-

ture, fire, or explosion, which can cause serious

bodily injury, including fluid injection.

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Warnings

EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD

Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture or malfunction and result in serious injury.

DThis equipment is for professional use only.

DRead all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment.

DUse the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are not sure, call your Graco distributor.

DDo not alter or modify this equipment. Use only genuine Graco parts and accessories.

DCheck equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.

DDo not exceed the maximum working pressure stated on the equipment or in the Technical Data

section for your equipment. Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest rated

component in your system.

DUse fluids and solvents that are compatible with the equipment wetted parts. Refer to the Tech-

nical Data section of all equipment manuals. Read the fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warn-

ings.

DHandle hoses carefully. Do not pull on hoses to move equipment.

DAll fluid hoses must have spring guards on both ends. The spring guards help protect the

hose from kinks or bends at or close to the coupling, which can result in hose rupture.

DRoute hoses away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. Do not

expose Graco hoses to temperatures above 82_C (180_F) or below –40_C (–40_F).

DDo not lift pressurized equipment.

DComply with all applicable local, state, and national fire, electrical, and safety regulations.

DBe sure you know the maximum working pressure of the flexible nozzle you are using. Never

use a flexible nozzle designed for low pressure dispensing valves or hand-powered lubricating

equipment on a high pressure dispensing valve.

DDo not modify any part of the dispensing valve; doing so could cause a malfunction and result in

serious bodily injury. Be sure the dispensing valve has a maximum working pressure that meets

or exceeds that of the pump.

DThe maximum fluid working pressure of these pumps, when operated at a maximum of 180 psi

(1.2 MPa, 12 bar) air pressure is 900 psi (6.2 MPa, 62 bar).

WARNINGWARNING

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HAZARDOUS FLUIDS

Improper handling of hazardous fluids or inhaling toxic fumes can cause extremely serious injury or

death due to splashing in the eyes, ingestion, or bodily contamination.

DKnow the specific hazards of the fluid you are using.

DStore hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local,

state, and national guidelines.

DAlways wear protective eyewear, gloves, clothing, and respirator as recommended by the fluid

and solvent manufacturer.

INJECTION HAZARD

High pressure fluid from dispense device, hose leaks or ruptured components will pierce skin. This

may look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation. Get immediate

surgical treatment.

DDo not point the dispensing device at anyone or at any part of the body.

DDo not put your hand or fingers over the fluid outlet.

DDo not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.

DFollow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop dispensing and before clean-

ing, checking or servicing equipment.

DTighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.

DCheck the hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately.

WARNING

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames, or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and

result in a fire or explosion and serious injury.

DGround the equipment. Refer to Grounding below.

DIf there is any static sparking or you feel an electric shock while using this equipment, stop

dispensing immediately. Do not use the equipment until you identify and correct the problem.

DProvide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable fumes from solvents or the fluid

being dispensed.

DDo not smoke in the dispensing area.

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MOVING PARTS HAZARD

Moving parts can pinch or amputate your fingers.

DKeep clear of all moving parts when starting or operating the pump.

DBefore servicing the equipment, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 8 to prevent the

equipment from starting unexpectedly.

WARNINGWARNING

United States Government safety standards have been adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

You should consult these standards––particularly General Standards, Part 1910, and Construction Standards, Part

1926.

Installation

Grounding

To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the pump.

Check your local electrical code for detailed grounding

instructions for your area and type of equipment.

DPump: Use ground wire and clamp as shown in

Fig. 1.

DAir and fluid hoses: Use only grounded hoses.

DAir compressor: Follow manufacturer’s

recommendations.

DDispensing valve: Obtain grounding through

connection to a properly grounded fluid hose and

pump.

DFluid supply container: Follow your local code.

DObject being lubricated: Follow your local code.

DAny pails used when flushing: Use only metal,

grounded pails when flushing. Make firm

metal-to-metal contact between a metal part of the

dispensing valve and the pail. Use the lowest

possible pressure.

DTo maintain grounding continuity when flushing or

relieving pressure, always hold a metal part of the

dispensing valve firmly to the side of a metal pail,

and then open the dispensing valve.

Fig. 1

To ground the pump, remove ground screw (Z)

and insert through the eye of the ring terminal at

end of ground wire (Y). Fasten ground screw

back onto pump and tighten securely. Connect

the other end of ground wire to a true earth

ground. See Fig. 1. To order a ground wire and

clamp, order Part No. 222011.

TI1052

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Installation

The typical installation shown in Fig. 2 is only an installation guide; it is not an actual system design. Contact your

Graco distributor for assistance in designing a system to suit your needs.

Fig. 2

KEY

AFluid dispense line

BPump ground wire

CAir regulator

DMain air supply line

EAir filter

FPump lubricator

GPump runaway valve

HMeter

KBleed-type master air valve

04044B

See Parts Drawing on page 10

Place an open 16-gallon (60-liter) steel drum (J) on

the base (3).

Secure the drum with the hold down clamps (3c)

and hex head bolts (3c).

Place the drum cover (4) on the drum, and fasten

it with the screws and washers provided. Carefully

guide the pump riser tube through the mounting

gasket. Refer to the assembled view of Model

225728 on the front cover.

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Installation

Air and Fluid Line Accessories

NOTE: Install the accessories in the order shown in

Fig. 2 on page 5.

CAUTION

Do not hang the air accessories directly on the air

inlet. Mount them on brackets. The fittings are

not strong enough to support the accessories and

may break.

DInstall a bleed-type master air valve (K) upstream

from the pump air regulator (C), but within easy

reach of the pump.

To order a 300 psi (2.1 MPa, 21 bar) maximum

working pressure, 1/2 in. npt bleed-type master air

valve, order Part No. 107142.

WARNING

A bleed-type master air valve is required in the

system to help reduce the risk of serious bodily

injury, including fluid injection, splashing in the

eyes, and injury from moving parts when

adjusting or repairing the pump. This valve

relieves air trapped between the valve and the

pump to prevent the pump from cycling unex-

pectedly.

DInstall a pump runaway valve (G) to shut off the air

to the pump if the pump accelerates beyond the

pre-adjusted setting. A pump that runs too fast can

be seriously damaged.

To order a pump runaway valve, order Part No.

224040.

DInstall an air line lubricator (F) for automatic air

motor lubrication.

To order a 250 psi (1.74 MPa, 17.4 bar) maximum

working pressure air line lubricator, order a Part No.

below:

3/8 in. npt 214847

1/2 in. npt 214848

DInstall an air regulator (C) to control pump speed

and pressure.

To order a 300 psi (2.1 MPa, 21 bar) maximum

working pressure regulator, order a Part No. below:

3/8 in. npt 109075

1/2 in. npt 244844

DInstall an air line filter (E) to remove harmful dirt

and contaminants from your compressed air supply.

To order a 250 psi (1.74 MPa, 17.4 bar) maximum

working pressure air filter, order a Part No. below:

3/8 in. npt 106148

1/2 in. npt 214849

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Installation

Dispense Kit (Parts 2a and 2b)

Connect the hose (2a) to the pump outlet.

Connect the dispense valve (2b) to the hose (2a).

Air Regulator Kit (Parts 5a – 5d)

KEY

2a Fluid hose

2b Dispense valve

5a Regulator, air, 3/8 npt (f) 0–250 psi (17.4 bar)

5b Gauge, air pressure

5c Valve, air bleed–type 3/8 npt (f)

5d Nipple, 3/8 npt

Fig. 3

5a 5d

5b 5c

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Operation

Pressure Relief Procedure

INJECTION HAZARD

To reduce the risk of serious bodily

injury, including fluid injection, injury from

moving parts, or splashing in the eyes or

on the skin, always follow this procedure whenever

you shut off the pump, when checking or servicing

any part of the system, when installing or changing

dispensing devices, and whenever you stop dis-

pensing.

WARNING 1. Close the pump air regulator.

2. Close the pump’s bleed-type master air valve

(required in the system).

3. Hold a metal part of the gun or valve firmly to a

grounded metal waste container and trigger to

relieve the fluid pressure.

If you suspect that the dispensing valve is clogged, or

that pressure has not been fully relieved after following

the steps above, very slowly loosen the dispensing

valve coupler or hose end coupling to relieve pressure

gradually, then loosen completely. Then clear the clog.

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Operation

Startup

The maximum working pressure of each pump in

your system may not be the same. To reduce the

risk of overpressurizing any part of your system, be

sure you know the maximum working pressure rat-

ing of each pump and its connected components.

Never exceed the maximum working pressure of

the lowest rated component connected to a particu-

lar pump.

To determine the fluid output pressure using the air

regulator reading, multiply the ratio of the pump by

the air pressure shown on the regulator gauge. For

example:

5:(1) ratio x 100 psi air = 500 psi fluid output

[5:(1) ratio x 0.7 MPa ( 7 bar) air =

3.5 MPa (35 bar) fluid output]

Limit the air to the pump so that no air line or fluid

line component or accessory is over-pressurized.

WARNING

1. Open the master air valve from the compressor.

2. Trigger the dispensing valve into a grounded metal

waste container, making firm metal-to-metal

contact between the container and valve.

3. Open the bleed-type master air valve, and open

the pump air regulator slowly, just until the pump is

running. When the pump is primed and all air has

been pushed out of the lines, release the trigger.

NOTE: When the pump is primed, and with sufficient

air supplied, the pump starts when the dispensing

valve is opened and shuts off when it is closed.

4. Set the air pressure to each pump at the lowest

pressure needed to get the desired results. Use

the regulator to adjust pump speed and pressure.

Never allow the pump to run dry of the fluid

being pumped. A dry pump quickly accelerates

to a high speed and could possibly damage

itself. If the pump accelerates quickly, stop it

immediately, and check the fluid supply. If the

supply container is empty and air has been

pumped into the lines, prime the pump and lines

with fluid, or flush it and leave it filled with a

compatible solvent. Be sure to eliminate all air

from the fluid system.

CAUTION

NOTE: A pump runaway valve can be installed on the

air line to automatically shut off the pump if it starts to

run too fast. See Air and Fluid Line Accessories on

page 6.

5. Read and follow the instructions supplied with

each component in your system.

6. To shut off the system, always relieve the

pressure.

INJECTION HAZARD

To reduce the risk of serious injury

whenever you are instructed to relieve

pressure, always follow the Pressure

Relief Procedure at left.

WARNING

Dispense Kit

includes items

2a and 2b

Model 246903

3:1 Ratio Fire-Ball 225 Portable Gear Lube Pump

with Drum Cover

Model 225728

5:1 Ratio Fire-Ball 300 Portable Gear Lube Pump

with Drum Cover

Dispense Kit

includes items

5a – 5d

(5d not shown)

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Parts Drawing

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