Lubrication pump QLS401

Additional information
(depending on the model)

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1 Technical Description . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 Automatic lubrication function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 1

1.2 Where is what? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 1

1.3 Function diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 2

1.4 Pressure relief valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 3

1.5 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 4

2 Manipulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.2 Filling the lubricant tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 7

3 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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1 Technical Description

1.1 Automatic lubrication The serial manual central lubrication facilitates the lubrication of a
function construction group from one single point. Thereby the lubricant is
delivered to the respective lube points by a central lubricant dis
tribution block. The lubricant supply is carried out manually (seri
ally) via a manual pump or a lubrication pump (optional) that pumps
the lubricant to the central distribution block .

1.2 Where is what?

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1 Filling nipple
2 Distributor nipple for emergency lubrication
3 Ventilation borehole
4 Fix paddle
5 Stirring paddle

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4 2
3

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1 Filling nipple
2 Distributor nipple for emergency lubrication
3 Proximity switch
4 Control pin
5 Lubricant distribution block (SSV)

1.3 Function diagram

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1 Proximity switch
2 Plastified keypad
3 Control unit
4 Pump unit
5 Lubricant distribution block (SSV)

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1.4 Pressure relief valve

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The QLS 401 is secured with a pressure relief valve. If it is actuated,

there is a malfunction in the system. In this case the lubricant flows
back into the tank (hardly visible).
Upon expiration of the monitoring time (see further on) the pump
switches off. The fault indication Er" is displayed on the keypad of
the pump.

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1.5 Programming Various settings in the central lubrication installation are set ex
works. These settings regulate the lubrication intervals and the lu
brication time. Have the default settings modified by the After Sales
Department if either the lubrication intervals or the lubrication times
do not meet your needs.

Interval time The interval time is the time between two lubrication processes. The
interaval time only runs down when the ignition is switched on. The
interval times are retained during interruptions. The new times are
added on restarting.

Basic setting of the interval time ex works: 20 min

Operation time Operation time is the time in which the central lubrication pump is in
operation during a lubrication process. The operation time is con
trolled by the system via the piston detectors and limited by the
monitoring time.

Monitoring time The monitoring time starts with switching on the central lubrication
pump . Monitoring time is the time in which the piston detector has
to confirm with a checkback signal.The monitoring time is set at 25
min by the manufacturer.

Note
If another interval is necessary because of the local conditions, it
can be changed. Please contact the after sales service of the al
liance Sika−Putzmeister.

Note
An additional lubrication can also be carried out up to 3 times with
out the system being connected. The automatic lubrication cycle is
interrupted after the third notice grease tank empty".

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2 Manipulation

2.1 Display

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1 Display
2 Key for initiating additional lubrication
3 Key for acknowledging a malfunction
− indication of the adjusted pausing time and the pausing time which is left

Switch on

After switching on the pump (on), the segment on the right of the
display lights up (pausing time is counting).

Lubrication time

During lubrication time of the pump, a rotating beam light appears

on the display of the plastified keypad.

If the power supply is interrupted during lubrication time, and then

connected again, the lubrication time starts from that point where it
has been interrupted.

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Malfunction

If the proximity switch of the lubrication pump is not actuated, an

error indication is generated.
Possible causes

" Exceeding the monitoring time of 25 min (fixed time in the VDC
model) after triggering an additional lubrication or

" exceeding the maximum pressure of 205 bar

" An empty lubricant tank

Note
If there is a malfunction <Er>, the QLS 401 no longer switches on
automatically.

Carrying out an additional lubrication

" If there is power supply, an additional lubrication can always

be carried out.

" For this, keep the button pressed for more than 2 seconds.

A possible indication of a malfunction is thereby deleted if the oper

ation has been carried out without any failures.

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2.2 Filling the lubricant

tank

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3

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1 Filling nipple
2 Distributor nipple for emergency lubrication
3 Proximity switch
4 Control pin
5 Lubricant distribution block (SSV)

" Fill tank via the filling nipple 1 up to the marking MAX.

" While filling, avoid closing air into the lubricant.

Note
When working with the central lubrication installation, keep it clean!
Dirt in the system leads to malfunctions.
The grease has to be free from contaminations and may not change
its consistency in the course of time.

Danger
For cleaning the installation, use benzine or paraffin. Do NOT use
Tri, Per or similar solvents and polar, organic ones like alcohol, meth
anol, acetone or the like.

" Triggering an additional lubrication until lubricant comes out.

The control pin (see description) is moving over the proximity
switch.

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3 Troubleshooting

In this chapter, possible causes for malfunctions and their remedy

regarding the lubrication pump will be described

Motor of the pump does not work

Cause Remedy

Power supply is interrupted. Check the power supply to the pump/fuses. If necessary,
Green decimal point On/h on eliminate the fault or replace the fuses.
display is not lit. Check the feedline from the fuses to the plug of the pump and
then to the printed circuit board.

Power supply from printed Trigger an additional lubrication. Check power supply from the
circuit board to the motor printed circuit board to the motor. If necessary, replace motor.
interrupted. Defective electric
motor.

Defective printed circuit board. Replace printed circuit board.

Key of keypad is defective. *EP* sign on the display lights up. Replace housing with plastified
keypad.

Pump does not deliver lubricant

Cause Remedy

Empty tank. Warning sign *ER*
is flashing.
Pump does not deliver
lubricant and *ER* sign on the
keypad is flashing.
Fill the tank with clean grease. Let the pump run (see page 18,
paragraph Additional lubrication"), until the lubricant comes out
of all the lube points.

Trapped air in the lubricant. Trigger several additional lubrications. The lubricant has to come
out without any bubbles.

Inadequate lubricant has been

Replace lubricant, table of lubricants see page 41.
used.

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Pump does not deliver lubricant

Cause Remedy

Suction hole of pump element Dismount pump element and check suction hole for foreign
is blocked. substances. If there are any, remove them.

Pump piston is worn. Replace pump element.

Check valve in the pump

element is defective or Replace pump element.
blocked.

Note
Depending on the ambient temperature and/or type of lubricant, the
pump element needs more operation time to reach the maximum de
livery rate. Therefore trigger several additional lubrications.

Pump does not switch off

Cause Remedy

The proximity switch is not

dampened, i.e. the control pin
does not move within the Trigger an additional lubrication (see page 18). Check whether
switching range of the the control pin moves centrically (+/− 1,2 mm difference) over the
proximity switch. switching surface of the initiator.

Distance between control pin Check the distance and, if necessary, adjust them.
and proximity switch is more G Max. distance between control pin and switching surface of the
than 0.5 mm. initiator = 0.5 mm.

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Fault indication <E>

Cause Remedy

Electromagnetic interferences Eliminate electromagnetic interferences.

have modified the customer’s Call after sales service for individual programming of the
time setting. All values have lubrication intervals.
been set back to the factory
setting.

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