Graco Mini Fire-Ball 225 Operation manual

309967G

Instructions - Parts List

Mini Fire-Ball® 225,

50:1 Grease Pump Packages

Portable units for dispensing heavy grease.

See page 2 for model numbers.

5000 psi (34 MPa, 345 bar) Maximum Working Pressure

100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) Maximum Air Working Pressure

Important Safety Instructions

Read all warnings and instructions in this manual.

Save these instructions.

Model 253388 shown

Models

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Models

† These models are CE/UKCA certified.

Model No. Size

Dispense Kit

236058

Hose/Fitting

Kit 222072 Base Type Cover

Plate Handle Pail

CE Kit

240979

246910 35-50 lb

(16-23 kg)

✔222059 24F901 ✔

253384† 35-50 lb

(16-23 kg)

✔222059 220653 ✔ ✔

253362 35-50 lb

(16-23 kg)

✔222059 24F901

246911 35-50 lb

(16-23 kg)

✔24R350 ✔ ✔

253385† 35-50 lb

(16-23 kg)

✔204574 ✔✔✔

246913 35-50 lb

(16-23 kg)

✔2-wheel

truck

24R350 ✔ ✔

253386† 35-50 lb

(16-23 kg)

✔2-wheel

truck

204574 ✔✔✔

246914 120 lb

(55 kg)

✔24R350 24F902

253387† 120 lb

(55 kg)

✔204574 220654 ✔

25C689 120 lb

(55 kg)

✔24R350 24F902

246915 120 lb

(55 kg)

✔portable 24R350 24F902

253388† 120 lb

55 kg)

✔portable 204574 220654 ✔

246916 120 lb

(55 kg)

✔2-wheel

truck

24R350 24F902

253389† 120 lb

(55 kg)

✔2-wheel

truck

204574 220654 ✔

246917 400 lb

(180 kg)

✔200326 24F903

253390† 400 lb

(180 kg)

✔200326 223845 ✔

Warnings

309967G 3

Warnings

The following general warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. Addi-

tional, more specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable. Symbols appear-

ing in the body of the manual refer to these general warnings. When these symbols appear throughout the manual,

refer back to these pages for a description of the specific hazard.

WARNING

EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD

Misuse can cause death or serious injury.

• Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

• Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system

component. See Technical Data in all equipment manuals.

• Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. See Technical Data in

all equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings. For complete information

about your material, request MSDS forms from distributor or retailer.

• Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with genuine Graco

replacement parts only.

• Do not alter or modify equipment.

• Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your Graco distributor for information.

• Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.

• Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull equipment.

• Keep children and animals away from work area.

• Comply with all applicable safety regulations.

SKIN INJECTION HAZARD

High-pressure fluid from dispense valve, 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.

• Do not point dispense valve at anyone or at any part of the body.

• Do not put your hand over the end of the dispense nozzle.

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

• Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop dispensing and before cleaning,

checking, or servicing equipment.

MOVING PARTS HAZARD

Moving parts can pinch or amputate fingers and other body parts.

• Keep clear of moving parts.

• Do not operate equipment with protective guards or covers removed.

• Pressurized equipment can start without warning. Before checking, moving, or servicing

equipment, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual. Disconnect power or air supply.

Operation/Service

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Operation/Service

Refer to pump manual 309966 (supplied) for operating and service instructions.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

When flammable fluids are present in the work area, such as gasoline and windshield wiper fluid, be

aware that flammable fumes can ignite or explode. To help prevent fire and explosion:

• Use equipment only in well ventilated area.

• Eliminate all ignition sources, such as cigarettes and portable electric lamps.

• Keep work area free of debris, including rags and spilled or open containers of solvent and

gasoline.

• Do not plug or unplug power cords or turn lights on or off when flammable fumes are present.

• Ground all equipment in the work area.

• Use only grounded hoses.

• If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operation immediately. Do not use equipment

until you identify and correct the problem.

• Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.

TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD

Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin, inhaled, or

swallowed.

• Read SDS’s to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using.

• Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to applicable guidelines.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

You must wear appropriate protective equipment when operating, servicing, or when in the operating

area of the equipment to help protect you from serious injury, including eye injury, inhalation of toxic

fumes, burns, and hearing loss. This equipment includes but is not limited to:

• Protective eyewear

• Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer

• Gloves

• Hearing protection

WARNING

Installation

309967G 5

Installation

General Information

Air Line Accessories

See page 6 for recommended air accessories and

installation.

Grounding

To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the pump

and all other components used or located in the

dispensing area. Check your local electrical code for

detailed instructions for your area and type of

equipment.

Ground this equipment:

Pump: remove the ground screw (Z) and insert through

the eye of the ring terminal at end of ground wire (Y).

Fasten the ground screw back onto the pump and

tighten securely. Connect the other end of the ground

wire to a true earth ground. See FIG. 1. To order a

ground wire and clamp, order Part No. 222011.

Air and fluid hoses: use only grounded hoses.

Air compressor: follow manufacturer’s recommenda-

tions.

Dispense valve: ground through connection to a prop-

erly grounded fluid hose and pump.

Fluid supply container: follow local code.

To maintain grounding continuity when flushing or

relieving pressure: hold metal part of the dispense

valve firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail, then

trigger the valve.

NOTE: Reference numbers and letters in parenthe-

ses in the text refer to the callouts in the figures

and parts drawing.

NOTE: Always use genuine Graco parts and

accessories, available from your Graco distributor.

FIG. 1

ti1052

Installation

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Typical Installation

The installation shown below is only a guide for selecting and installing system components and accessories. Con-

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

Air Line and Accessories

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

to the pump if the pump accelerates beyond the

preadjusted setting. A pump that runs too fast can

be seriously damaged.

• Install an air line lubricator (F) for automatic air

motor lubrication.

• Install a bleed-type master air valve (H) to relieve air

trapped between the valve and the motor when the

valve is closed.

• Install the air regulator (C) to control pump speed

and pressure.

• On the main air supply line from the compressor,

install an air line filter (E) to remove harmful dirt and

contaminants fro the compressed air supply.

• For models 253384 through 253390, install the pro-

vided air regulator/safety valve (K) at the pump air

inlet with the nipple (9a, also included).

Key:

A Fluid dispense line

B Pump ground wire (required)

C Air regulator

D Main air supply line

E Air filter

F Pump lubricator

G Pump runaway valve

H Bleed-type master air valve (required)

J Quick-disconnect couple and nipple

K Air regulator (9b) with safety valve (9c) and gauge (not shown)

Included with models 253384 through 253390

01519

NOTE: Install air line accessories in the order

shown in the Typical Installation illustration. Trapped air can cause the air motor to cycle

unexpectedly, causing serious injury if you are

adjusting or repairing the pump. Be sure to follow

the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 11.

Avoid hanging air accessories directly on the pump

air inlet. The fittings are not strong enough to sup-

port the accessories and may cause one or more

to break. If accessories must be installed directly

on the pump, provide a bracket on which to mount

them.

Installation

309967G 7

Models 246910, 253362, and 253384 (FIG. 2)

1. Remove the cover from the pail, and scoop the

lubricant from the center to the sides of the pail to

make its surface concave.

2. Center the follow plate (5) in the pail opening. Press

the plate firmly downward and rotate it over the

lubricant surface to eliminate air pockets and pre-

vent channeling.

3. Insert the pump through the cover (4a) and slide the

cover up far enough to let the pump pass easily

through the follow plate grommet. The pump stop

plate(4b) will secure the pump in place.

4. Place the cover (4a) on the pail, and tighten the

thumbscrews (4f).

5. Assemble the gun (2b) and hose (2a), and connect

the hose to the pump fluid outlet.

6. Connect the nipple (2d) to the pump air inlet or air

regulator (9b) inlet, whichever is applicable. Con-

nect the quick–disconnect coupler (2c) to the air

supply hose.

FIG. 2

2c, 2d

Model 253384 01517

Installation

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Models 246911, 246913, 253385 and 253386

(FIG. 3)

1. Remove the fluid outlet adapter included with the

pump, and screw the holster (6) into the pump out-

let using thread sealant.

2. Models 246913 and 253386: Assemble the truck (7)

as shown in the parts drawing on page 13. Secure

the truck pail (10) to the truck base with the pointed

clamps (7d) and thumbnuts (7c).

3. Remove the cover from the pail of lubricant. Place

the pail of lubricant into the truck pail.

4. Secure the cover (4) on the pail with the three

thumbscrews (A).

5. Install shim (11) on top of drum. Align holes in shim

with holes in cover (4).

6. Insert the pump riser tube through the top of the

shim (11) and cover (4). Lower the pump until it

rests on the shim and cover.

7. Assemble the gun (2b) and hose (2a), and connect

the hose to the pump fluid outlet.

8. Connect the nipple (2d) to the pump air inlet or air

regulator (9b) inlet, whichever is applicable. Con-

nect the quick-disconnect coupler (2c) to the air

supply hose.

FIG. 3

Model 253386

01514

7c, 7d

Installation

309967G 9

Models 246914, 246917, 253387, 253390

and 25C689 (FIG. 4 and FIG. 5)

1. Remove the cover from the pail, and scoop the

lubricant from the center to the sides of the pail to

make its surface concave.

2. Center the follow plate (5) in the pail opening. Press

the follow plate firmly downward and rotate it over

the lubricant surface to eliminate air pockets and

prevent channeling.

3. Place the cover (4) on the pail and tighten the

thumbscrews (A).

4. Install shim (11) on top of cover. Insert the pump

riser tube through the top of the shim (11) and

cover (4). Lower pump until it rests on the shim and

cover.

5. Connect the swivel adapter to the pump fluid out-

let. Connect fluid hose (3c) to the swivel adapter.

Connect a suitable dispense valve.

For model 25C689 only: Assemble the gun and

hose. Then connect hose to the pump fluid outlet.

6. Connect the swivel adapter to the pump air inlet or

air regulator (9b), whichever is applicable. Connect

the air hose (3a) to the swivel. Connect the air hose

to the air accessories.

FIG. 4: Model 253390

FIG. 5: Model 253387

9b 3c

8729

Installation

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Models 246915, 246916, 253388 and 253389

(FIG. 6)

1. For Models 246915 and 253388: Assemble the por-

table base (8) as shown in the parts drawing on

page 15

For Models 246916 and 253389: Assemble the

truck (7) as shown in the parts drawing on page 15.

2. Remove the fluid outlet adapter included with the

pump, and screw the holster (6) into the pump out-

let, using thread sealant.

3. Place an open 120–lb drum of grease on the

mounting base or truck, and secure it with

hold-down clamps (7d or 8d).

For Models 246915 and 253388: Use pointed end

of clamps (8d) for steel drums only. Position the

clamp above the drum bead. Tighten bolts (8b).

Reverse clamps (8d) to use the flat end for fiber

drums.

For Models 246916 and 253389: Use pointed end

of clamps (7d) for steel drums only. Position the

clamp above the drum bead. Tighten the thumb-

nuts (7c).

4. Press the follow plate (5) down firmly onto the

grease, and rotate it to eliminate air pockets and

reduce channeling. Insert the pump through the

cover (4). Slide the cover up far enough to let the

pump pass easily through the follow plate grom-

met.

5. Secure the cover on the drum with the thumb-

screws (A).

6. Place shim (11) on top of cover. Install pump. Insert

the pump riser tube through the top of the shim (11)

and cover (4). Lower the pump until it rests on the

shim and cover.

7. Assemble the gun (2b) and hose (2a), and connect

the hose to the pump fluid outlet.

8. Connect the nipple (2d) to the pump air inlet or air

regulator (9b) inlet, whichever is applicable. Con-

nect the quick–disconnect coupler (2c) to the air

supply hose.

FIG. 6

Model 253389

246916

7d7c

06790

2c, 2d

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