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Lubricating the piston of the Pump-Up Chamber

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The Piston inside the Compression Tube should be lubricated occasionally for optimal operation. Failure to properly lubricate the piston will cause excessive friction against the rubber piston cup and will eventually fail to pressurize chamber.

To access the Piston, loosen the stainless steel fitting at the base of the instrument. This is accomplished by loosening the outer nut (not by unthreading the fitting from the chamber). The piston should then be visible. Push the rod up and lubricate piston and also squeeze a small amount of lubrication under piston to lubricate all of Compression Tube. Cycle the piston through the Compression Tube and then repeat lubrication.

When re-assembling ensure Compression Tube is completely before tightening the fitting. Recommended lubrication is a lithium based grease such as “White Grease”. Piston rod should not be lubricated as it is not necessary and only draws dust and dirt into the Compression Tube.

Pump up Chamber PMS Instruments

First, loosen the outer nut.

Exploded view of a pump up chamber PMS Instruments

Second, push up piston and clean off old grease.

Pump up Chamber PMS Instruments

Next, apply lithium based grease.

Cycle the piston through the Compression Tube.

Apply more grease.

Using a wrench on a pump up chamber PMS Instruments

Finally, push piston down into Compression Tube.

Slide Compression Tube back into the fitting.

Ensure it is all the way in and tighten the outer nut.

To identify the parts described above refer to photo below:

Explanation of the Pump Up Chambers Features PMS Instruments

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Maintenance Topics:

  • Instrument Maintenance
    • Adjusting the “Brass” – Control Valve
    • Adjusting the “Stainless Steel” – Control Valve
    • Cleaning the O-Ring on the lid
    • Cleaning the Safety Valve
    • Digital Gauge Battery Replacement
    • Instrument Quick-Connect Couplers
    • Maintenance for Compression Gland Lid
    • Maintenance for the Portable Tank
    • Testing the instruments safety features
  • Maintenance for the Pump-Up Chamber
    • Pump-Up Chamber is leaking
    • Pump-Up Chamber will not increase in pressure
    • Basic Maintenance of Pump-Up Chamber
    • Changing O-ring on Lid of Pump-Up Chamber
    • Changing Piston Cup on Pump-Up Chamber
    • Lubricating the piston of the Pump-Up Chamber

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