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How the GREASOMATIC works
The discharge duration of a lubricator of this
type is dependent on the rate at which it generates
gas. This in turn is governed by the degree of
exposure of the galvanic element's gas generating
cathode to the electrolyte in the presence of
the sacrificial anode. The GREASOMATIC has a unique
adjustable galvanic element. Before activation
this is held in the underside of the cap and is
connected to the control knob on the exterior
of the unit. Turning the control knob causes the
element's inner casing to rotate against its stationary
outer casing. This in turn causes the rod shaped
cathode to protrude from its seating to the extent
necessary to provide the appropriate rate of gas
generation for the discharge duration set on the
dial.
By rotating the control knob and its linked dial,
the desired discharge duration can be set against
the arrow on the casing. A choice of 1, 2, 3, 4,
6, 8 or 12 months duration is available. (These
apply at an ambient temperature of about +20°C
and will vary if the unit operates at abnormally
high or low temperatures. Detailed guidance on the
durations to be expected at various temperatures
is given in the separate download: GREASOMATIC
Technical Data.
After the discharge duration has been set, the
red locking pin is depressed to secure the setting
and release the control knob from the dial. The
knob is then rotated in a clockwise direction
to inject the galvanic element into the electrolyte
and actuate the unit.
Fitting
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The adjustable galvanic element
Setting the discharge rate of 6 months
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