Pneumatic In-Line Oiler

Plan Your V-Series Installation
V-Series requires very little space, but access for refilling should be a primary objective, since this will be the one action taken often with V-Series. Always position V-series upstream of foam/mud injection points.

Air Line Connections
Though many installations using a "street L" coming out of the discharge side have proven to work well, do not attempt this on the inlet connection. The minimum "sweep" radius for tight entry turns is 8 inches, with a 4 inch straight section connected to the unit. If possible, use Boss connections and air lines directly to the unit and avoid hard lines when possible for "swept" connections.

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USE ONLY ON SYSTEMS WITH EQUAL OR SMALLER LINE SIZE

Always install whip checks on all flexible line connections.

Mounting Unit
Use at least three of the six 9/16 inch mounting holes. Bolt sizes should be 3/8 inch or 1/2mm minimum, with appropriate washers. Welding on base perimeter and underside is permitted by qualified welders. Plate material is A-36 mild steel. No welding on top or sides...NEVER!

Ensure that drain port, adjustment valve, and access port are easily accessed. The drain port may be connected by a -10 hose/fittings (not included) where access will be more appropriate. Use only hydraulic-type hoses rated for twice the normal air pressure of the system.

Adjusting Oil Feed
Fill unit with oil to at least 4 inches above bottom of lowest sight glass.

Open valve three full turns counterclockwise after compressor has reached operating pressure (unit is shipped with this setting).

Drill 10 to 15 seconds, pull back. If bit shank is not wet, increase by one full turn. If oil is running out, decrease by one full turn. Repeat this until bit shank is wet, but oil doesn't run out onto bit.

Once adjusted, drill five feet and recheck. Fine tune, if necessary. This procedure should be repeated when hammers are changed. Further adjustment is not required during normal drilling. V-Series will automatically proportion oil feeds under all drilling conditions, after tuning adjustment is set.

Note the setting and turn feed off when dry air is desired. Return to the previous setting when the same hammer is to be used once again.

All rock oils are acceptable for use in V-series. Changing oil viscosities will require readjustment of feed valve.

Maintenance The sediment/water trap should be checked monthly on most systems. In areas of very high humidity, this may require weekly inspection. With the air system blown down (you will be able to turn the fill plug by hand), remove the lower -10 cap on base. Replace cap when clear oil appears. If oil drains very slowly, or not at all, apply air into drain port to remove blockage. Drain down completely. Remove access plug and clean out debris. If clear oil flows freely, there is no need to clean out unit. There are no screens or filters inside requiring service. No other maintenance is required.

Replacement Parts Available

When replacing any component, always use Loctite 515 on all threaded components (except 4 inch access/fill plugs and valve needles). This will ensure that severe vibration and o-ring failures do not cause leaks or loosening of components. Never use "Teflon" sealants of any type on V-series components.

It is also advised that Loctite 515 be used on air line fitting connections to the unit.

Never attempt to replace internal cooper line with a different line material, operate without either nozzle, or attempt to pry fill plug or access port plug with a "cheater bar" when pressure exists within the air system.

Never attempt to operate any V-Series unit with a damaged nozzle (even if it is only "slightly" deformed). Unit will not function properly across entire operating range!

Never attempt to perform any maintenance/repairs on any compressed air system component without first confirming system is blown-down completely!