Technical Tips & General Operation Info
Greater benefits with the self-contained automatic greasing systems
| GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR 125 AND 475 UNITS |
- Grease bearing with manual grease gun
- Unscrew greasing nipple
- Remove outlet plug
- Screw on AGS greasing unit
- Click ON switch
For more detailed instructions on the installation of the AGS 125 and 475 units, click here.
| PRESSURE BUILD-UP OPTIONS |
PRESSURE BUILD-UP OPTIONS
After activation, greasing units require a certain set-up time to allow pressure to build up behind the piston. Greasing starts after correct pressure is reached. Pressure will be maintained even if the unit is switched off for a time. When the unit is switched on again, greasing starts immediately with existing pressure. Simply set the desired running time and mount the greasing unit.
There are 2 options to chose from. The first is the slower way and is linked to the total greasing period that is scheduled. The table below indicates the pressure build-up times.
| Time setting in months | 1 |
2 |
3 |
6 |
12 |
18 |
| Dip switch | 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
| Pressure build-up in days | 1 |
2 |
3 |
6 |
10 |
14 |
QUICK OPTION
If immediate greasing is desired, set all dip switches to the ON position. Pressure build-up time will e approximately 6-8 hours. Afterwards, click switches to the desired settings (see Lubrication Options table below).
| TECHNICAL TIPS |
A few points to remember:
- Before mounting any greasing unit, always lightly grease the nipple manually to de-clog the bearing. This procedure will ensure that the greasing unit can dispense the grease correctly.
- It is possible to add extension hoses for both grease and oil lubricators. With grease, the hose or ID tubing should not exceed 5 feet (1.5 meters). With oil, the maximum distance is 16 feet (5 meters). The recommended internal diameter of the tubing or hoses is 1/4" - 1/3" (6-8 mm). Before starting, fill grease or oil in the hoses or tubes.
- The upper temperature range for usage is approx. 150ºF (65ºC). If ambient temperatures are higher than this, use a tube extension to increase the distance from the heat source.
- One greasing unit is recommended for each nipple but it is possible to use two greasing units over a T-joint for larger greasing requirements.
- The AGS automatic lubricators grease constantly -- no pulse greasing. If lubricating with oil, timing should be increased by about 40% because of decreased line resistance. A check-valve of 0.2 bar is recommended.
| BATTERY CAPACITY |
There is never any risk of the battery going flat before the unit is empty. Below are the details of the battery capacity and use over a one-year period.
Approximate battery capacity = 2400 milliAmp
Consumption over 1 year
25 micro-Amp. x 8640 hrs = 216 mill i-Amp
Indicator light:
8 micro-Amp. x 8640 hrs = 69 milliAmp
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Yearly consumption rate = 285 milliaMp
leaving over 80% reserve capacity
| SYNCHRONIXATION WITH RUNNING MACHINE |
If you purchase the optional extra link-up, it is easy to connect the 
AGS 125 or 475 units with a running machine. Simply put the unit in start-up position (steps 1 to 5 above). Then extend the wire and connect it with the machine switchboard or power relay with a non-electrical contact. When the machine is running, the unit will lubricate. When the machine is turned off, the unit will stop.
| VOLUME COMPARISONS |
| 30 day period = | 4 cc / day | equal to 4 manual grease gun discharges |
| 60 day period = | 2.1 cc / day | equal to 2 manual grease gun discharges |
| 90 day period = | 1.3 cc / day | equal to 1.3 manual grease gun discharges |
| 180 day period = | 0.7 cc / day | equal to 1/2 manual grease gun discharges |
| 360 day period = | 0.35 cc / day | equal to 1/3 manual grease gun discharges |
This table compares manual greasing to automatic greasing over different time intervals:
| Daily | 3-4 manual grease gun discharges = | 30 day period of AGS greasing unit |
| Every 2-3 days | 3-4 manual grease gun discharges = | 60 day period of AGS greasing unit |
| Weekly | 8-10 manual grease gun discharges = | 90 day period of AGS greasing unit |
| Every 14 days | 8-10 manual grease gun discharges = | 180 day period of AGS greasing unit |
| Monthly | 8-10 manual grease gun discharges = | 360 day period of AGS greasing unit |