Viking Pump HL124A

Read and understand the safety information before proceeding

Ensure pump is turned off and disconnected from power source

Inspect the pump for any visible damage

Check that all grease fittings are clean and accessible

Inspect and clean the pump's internal components

Ensure all necessary tools and materials are available, including lubricant and press.

Add a chamfer on the bushing and the mating part.

Ensure the bushing is started straight.

Do not stop pressing operation until bushing is in proper position.

Check bushing for cracks after installation.

Ensure pressure in the chamber is completely vented through appropriate openings or connections.

Ensure the driving means is locked out or made non-operational.

Identify the liquid the pump has been handling and understand necessary safety precautions.

Obtain and review the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for the liquid.

Carefully remove valve cap and loosen locknut on adjusting screw.

Install a pressure gauge in the discharge line.

Adjust the pressure setting by turning the adjusting screw.

Improper installation, operation or maintenance of pump may cause serious injury or death, and/or result in damage to pump and/or other equipment. Viking’s warranty does not cover failure due to improper installation, operation or maintenance.

Apply external lubrication slowly with a hand gun to all lubrication fittings every 500 hours of operation with multi-purpose grease, NLGI # 2.

Contact your Viking Pump® representative with specific lubrication questions.

Refer to Engineering Service Bulletin ESB-515 in the Appendix for standard grease thickener types used by Viking to check compatibility.

Ensure compatibility of lubricating fluid with process fluid for O-Pro™ seals.

Acknowledge understanding of safety information

Make initial packing adjustments carefully

Is the packing gland adjusted correctly?

Inspect for need of packing gland adjustment or replacement

Contact Viking Pump® representative if needed