SEALEY AK48 3-Way Fill 2-Way Operating Heavy-Duty Grease Gun Instruction Manual

AK48 3-Way Fill 2-Way Operating Heavy-Duty Grease Gun

3-WAY FILL 2-WAY OPERATING HEAVY-DUTY GREASE GUN MODEL NO: AK48

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these instructions, and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.

Refer to instruction manual

Wear eye protection

Wear protective gloves

Wear protective clothing

1. SAFETY

☐ WARNING! Ensure Health & Safety, local authority and general workshop practice regulations are adhered to when using this equipment.

✓ Familiarize yourself with the application and the limitations of the grease gun, as well as the potential hazards.

✓ Keep the work area clean, uncluttered and ensure there is adequate lighting.

✓ Keep the grease gun clean for best and safest performance.

✓ Check moving parts alignment on a regular basis.

✘ DO NOT use the grease gun for any purpose other than that it was designed for.

✘ DO NOT operate the grease gun if any parts are damaged or missing, as this may cause failure and/or personal injury.

✓ When not in use store in a safe, dry, childproof location.

☐ WARNING! Always wear approved eye protection when operating the grease gun.

☐ WARNING! An empty grease cartridge or grease is under pressure from the spring in the barrel, use caution when removing it.

2. INTRODUCTION

Highly durable die-cast aluminum alloy pump head. Features 3-way fill with cartridge, bulk or manual capability. Fitted with 2-way operating extendable handle; pistol type, ideal for use in confined spaces and lever type, providing high pressure and volume. Supplied with rigid delivery tube, push-on hydraulic 4-jaw coupling and 300mm flexible delivery tube. Rubber gripped grease tube and handle for easy grip. Features variable stroke for controlled grease volume; half stroke gives low-pressure/low-volume, full stroke provides high pressure/high-volume delivery.
Accepts standard 400g cartridges.

3. SPECIFICATION

Model No: AK48
Capacity: 400cm³
Delivery per Stroke: 0.71cm³
Delivery Pressure: 6000psi

4. OPERATION

4.1. GREASE GUN LOADING

  • Unscrew barrel anticlockwise.
  • Pull back plunger rod fully and lock out with the tab (except when Suction Loading).

4.1.1. Cartridge Loading

  • Remove plastic cap from end of grease gun cartridge, insert into barrel of grease gun.
  • Remove seal from grease gun cartridge and screw grease gun head back onto the barrel.
  • Depress the bleed valve (Fig.1). Release the plunger rod using its tab, force the rod out and in a few times to eject air trapped in the grease, from the bleed valve.
  • When grease comes out of the valve the air has been discharged.
  • Pump the grease gun handle until grease flows continuously. If it does not, depress the bleed valve again and use the plunger rod to expel the trapped air.
  • Connect grease gun extension pipe and coupler onto grease gun outlet using PTFE tape, DO NOT over tighten.

4.1.2. Suction Loading

  • Put open end of grease barrel into grease container to a depth of 50mm.
  • Slowly pull back the plunger rod to pull the grease into the barrel. Lock the rod with the tab.
  • Shake the grease gun to settle the grease into the barrel.
  • Screw grease gun head back onto the barrel, depress the bleed valve (Fig.1).
  • Release the plunger rod using its tab, force it out and in a few times to eject air trapped in the grease, from the bleed valve. When grease comes out of the bleed valve the air has been discharged.
  • Pump the grease gun handle until grease flows continuously. If it does not depress the bleed valve and use the plunger rod to expel the trapped air.
  • Connect grease gun extension pipe and coupler onto grease gun outlet using PTFE tape, DO NOT over tighten.

4.2. FILLER PUMP LOADING

  • Screw the grease gun head onto the barrel.
  • Check that the bulk filler valve on this grease gun is compatible with the bulk filler pump valve.
  • Wipe both the nipples clean of any dirt before filling.
  • Connect the bulk filler valve to the grease bulk filler pump, keeping weight on the grease gun to keep it connected.
  • Pumping becomes very hard once the grease gun barrel is filled.
  • Depress the bleed valve.
  • Release the plunger rod using its tab, force it out and in a few times to eject air trapped in the grease, from the bleed valve. When grease comes out of the bleed valve the air has been discharged.
  • Pump the grease gun handle until grease flows continuously. If it does not depress the bleed valve and use the plunger rod to expel the trapped air.
  • Connect grease gun extension pipe and coupler onto grease gun outlet using PTFE tape, DO NOT over tighten.

4.3. USING GREASE GUN

4.3.1. Select the required stroke by releasing the trigger on the handle (Fig.1).
4.3.2. The coupler has jaws which snap onto a grease nipple. Push the coupler straight onto the nipple to form a good fit.
4.3.3. Operate the grease gun as square onto the nipple as possible.
4.3.4. Once finished tilt the coupler twist and pull it off.
☐ WARNING! DO NOT try to pull the coupler off straight.

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment. When the product becomes completely unserviceable and requires disposal, drain any fluids (if applicable) into approved containers and dispose of the product and fluids according to local regulations.

Note: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.

Important: No Liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.

Warranty: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which is required for any claim.

Sealey Group, Kempson Way, Suffolk Business Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. IP32 7AR

01284 757500

01284 703534

www.sealey.co.uk

© Jack Sealey Limited

Original Language Version

AK48 Issue:2 (H,F) 23/11/21