Grease lubrication pump

BEKA-ONE
Article no. 10182139, 10176032
Issued 10/2024

Original operating
and
assembly manual
00-1025513_BAL_BEKA_ONE_R04EN

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 Inhalt
1. Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Applicable documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. General safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 Personnnel qualification and training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.3 Hazards in case of non-observance of the safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.4 Obligations of the operator / user. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.5 Safety instructions for maintenance, inspection and assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.6 Unauthorized modification and production of spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.7 Inadmissible modes of operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.8 Electrostatic discharge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.9 General hazard warning - Residual risk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4. Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5. Scope of warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6. Transport and storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7. Functional description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8. Device structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
9. Commissioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
9.1 Filling the devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
9.1.1 Initial filling when using a reservoir with follow-up piston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
9.1.2 Installation of the follower plate reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
9.1.3 Refilling the follower plate reservoir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

9.2 Filling the device when using a cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

9.2.1 Insert the cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

9.3 Proper filling interval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

9.4 Insert the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
9.5 Switch on the device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
9.6 Set the month setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
9.7 Repeated intermediate lubrication / Vent line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
10. Assembly instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
10.1 General installation instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
10.2 Assembly of the device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
11. Maintenance and servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
11.1 General maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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 11.2 Lubricant change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
11.3 Battery change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
11.4 Flashing signals of the LED strip and troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
11.5 Actuate an intermediate lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
11.6 Switch off the device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
12. Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
13. Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
14. Details of the manufacturer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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1. Technical data
General:
Lubricant volume:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 ml
Lubricant: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . oil ISO VG = 32 - 680 mm²/s
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . grease up to NLGI 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (also with solids content)
Lubricant reservoir:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . follower plate reservoir
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cartridge (not available with oil)
Pump type: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . piston pump
Metered volume:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0,24 ml/stroke)
No. of outlets: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Connection:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . external thread R1/4
Runtime per filling: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 months
Operating pressure: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . max. 20 bar
Temperature range:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 x 179 mm (D x H)
Weight (without batteries):. . . . . . . version w follower plate reservoir, w/o lubricant filling. . . . . ca. 520 g
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . version for cartridge but w/o cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ca. 470 g
Control type:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . processor controlled
Pressure monitoring:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . electronic + LED display
Operational voltage: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,0 V depending on the used batteries
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see chapter 9.4 Insert batteries)
Battery type: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2x AA (not included in the scope of delivery)
Degree of protection:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IP67
Sound pressure level:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 70 db/A)
Supply of progressive distributors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NO
Order no. with follow-up piston reservoir, w/o batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10182139
Order no. w/o cartridge, w/o batteries: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10176032

The BEKA-ONE grease lubrication pump is hereinafter referred

to as the device.
2. Applicable documents
Safety data sheet of the lubricant:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (for all lubricants that
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . should be contained in the expansion bellow)

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3. General safety instructions
All persons entrusted with assembly, commissioning , maintenance and operation must carefully read
this operating manual before assembly and commissioning of the device on the machine! Furthermo-
re this manual must always be available at the site of operation.
The following contains basic information that must be observed for operation and maintenance.

3.1 Safety instructions

Observe the general safety instructions in this main chapter but also the special safety instructions in
other chapters of this operating and assembly manual.

Warning of electrical voltage.

Safety instructions which might cause hazards to persons in case of non-observance are
marked with the general danger symbol.

This symbol warns of hot surfaces.

Warning of suspended loads.

Warning of material damage due to electrostatic discharge! Marks potential risks which
may result in material damage if not avoided.

This heading is used when if improper or general non-observance of the operating

Attention! manual, work instructions, specified workflows and the like might result in damage of
the device.

We use this term to point out particular details.

Note!
Strictly observe any instructions that are directly attached to the device and keep them in
readable condition !

3.2 Personnnel qualification and training

The personnel for operation, maintenance, inspection and assembly must have the
appropriate qualification for this work. The operator must clearly define competence,
responsibilites and supervision of the personnel. In case the personnel does not have
the necessary knowledge, they have to be trained and instructed accordingly. The
operator is obliged to ensure that the personnel fully understands the contents of this user
information.

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3.3 Hazards in case of non-observance of the safety instructions
Non-observance of the safety instructions can result in hazards to persons, the
environment, and the device. Non-observance of the safety instructions may further
result in the loss of any liability claims. In detail, non-observance can entail the following
hazards:
• Failure of important device functions.
• Failure of prescribed methods for maintenance and repair.
• Danger to persons by electrical, mechanical and chemical effects.
• Danger to the environment by leakage of hazardous substances.

3.4 Obligations of the operator / user

• If movable, rotating, hot or cold machine parts bear risks, the customer must protect
these parts against contact. This protection must not be removed.
• Drain any leakages of hazardous substances in a way that no risks for persons or the
environment arise. Please also observe the data sheets or safety data sheets of the
respective manufacturers.
• Keep to all legal provisions.
• Exclude any hazards due to electrical energy.
• The examinations of pipes or hoses for safe provision, use, proper assembly and
function have to be carried out according to regionally applicable directives. Inspection
intervals must not be exceeded.
• Replace defective pipes and hoses immediately and professionally.
• Hydraulic hoses and polyamide pipes are subject to a natural aging process and
thus have to be exchanged in regular intervals according to the manufacturer‘s
specifications.
• Provide a safety data sheet of the currently used lubricant at the device.
• Observe the generally applicable Ordinance on Hazardous Substances in its latest
version.

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3.5 Safety instructions for maintenance, inspection and assembly
All maintenance, inspection and assembly work may only be carried out by qualified
personnel who is sufficiently informed by thorough reading of the user information.
Generally any work at the device may only be done at complete standstill and in
pressureless and disconnected condition. Use appropriate personal protective
equipment (goggles among others). The shutdown procedure of the device as described
in the operating manual must be strictly followed.
Secure the device against intentional or unintentional recommissioning during
maintenance and repair. Put all safety and protection arrangements back in place again
immediately when the work is finished.
Dispose of environmentally hazardous media professionally and in accordance to
the relevant official provisions. Clean polluted and contaminated surfaces before
maintenance. Wear protective equipment to that purpose. Observe the lubricant
manufacturer’s data sheets and safety data sheets, respectively the data sheets provided
by the manufacturers of used auxiliaries and working materials.
Check the surface temperature of the device as a possible heat transfer bears the risk of
burns. Wear heat-resistant protective gloves!
Open light and fire are strictly forbidden during any maintenance, inspection and repair
due to fire hazard.

3.6 Unauthorized modification and production of spare parts

Modification, repair and alterations of the device are only accepted after consultation with
the manufacturer. Original spare parts and authorized accessories from the manufacturer
contribute to safety. The use of other parts can result in the loss of any liabilities for the
resulting consequences. Groeneveld-BEKA will not assume liability for parts retrofit by the
operator.

3.7 Inadmissible modes of operation

Operational safety of the device is only guaranteed for appropriate use as stated in the operating
manual. Never exceed of fall below the limit values as stated in the technical data.

3.8 Electrostatic discharge

Avoid electrostatic discharge! There are electrical components integrated into the devices
which you can destroy by electrostatic discharge when you touch them. Observe the
safety precautions against electrostatic discharge acc. to DIN EN 61340-5-1/-3. Ensure
that the environment (persons, workplace and packaging) is well grounded when handling
the devices.

3.9 General hazard warning - Residual risk

All components of the device are designed according to valid regulations for the
construction of technical systems regarding operational safety and accident prevention.
Independently thereof the use can lead to hazards for the user or third parties and for
other technical facilities. Therefore the device may only be used for its intended purpose
in technically faultless condition and in compliance with the relevant safety regulations
and the operting manual. Inspect the device and its attachment parts regularly and
check them for possible damage or leakages. Fluids could escape under high
pressure from pressurized components which have become leaky.

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4. Intended use
The device, as part of a central lubrication system serves to convey lubricant for
Attention! the lubrication of machines as described in this operating manual. The device is
approved for industrial and commercial use only.
The device may only be put into operation if it is installed in / attached to another
machine and is operated together with it.
Only lubricant according to the specifications of the machine manufacturer may be
conveyed.
The device may only be used as specified in the technical data (see chapter 1
„Technical data“). Never exceed or fall below these values. Never run the device
without lubricant.
Unauthorized structural modifications of the device are not permitted. Groeneveld-BEKA will not
assume liability for damage of persons or the machine resulting thereof.
The device has been manufactured in compliance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG. The
customer has to check whether further directives apply for the specific field of application and site of
operation. The device may not be put into operation if it is not conformant with these directives.
Use as intended also includes:
• Observance of all chapters and instructions of the operating manual.
• Carrying out all maintenance work.
• Observance of all regulations concerning work safety and accident prevention during all life cycles
of the device.
• Having the necessary professional training and authorization of your company to operate the
device and to carry out the necessary work.
Another use or a use beyond this is deemed improper.

5. Scope of warranty
Warranties regarding operational safety, reliability and performance will only be granted by the
manufacturer if the device is used as intended and under the following conditions:
• Assembly, connection and maintenance are carried out by authorized professional staff.
• The device is used according to the specifications in the operating manual.
• The limit values as stated in the technical data must never be exceeded or fallen below.
• Modifications and repairs of the device may only be done by Groeneveld-BEKA.
Guarantee and warranty for any damage at the device caused by improper lubricant
(e.g. wear of pistons, piston jamming, blockades, brittled seals, etc.) will expire.
Groeneveld-BEKA will generally not assume guaranty claims for any damage
Attention! caused by lubricants, although those have been laboratory tested and released
by Groeneveld-BEKA, as such damage (e.g. by over-stored or incorrectly stored
lubricants, batch fluctuations, etc.).

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6. Transport and storage
Use suitable lifting devices for transport.
Do not throw the device or impose it to shocks.
Secure the device against falling over or slipping during transport.
Observe all valid safety and accident prevention regulations for the transport. Wear
suitable protective equipment if necessary! Keep adequate distance to suspended
loads. The transport help or the elevating device must have the adequate carrying
capacity.
Store the device at a cool and dry location to avoid corrosion of individual parts of
the device.
Note! Mind also the storage properties of the lubricant in lubricant-filled devices. Replace
the lubricant when it is overstored (separation of oil and soap).

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7. Functional description
The BEKA ONE is an electromechanical lubricator for lubricating a single lube point.
The device is designed to convey oil or grease up to NLGI 2.
The BEKA ONE lubricator is made for an independent operation. Power is supplied by exchangeable
batteries.
The lubricant is optionally contained in a reservoir with follower plate or in a cartridge. The refillable
follower plate reservoir has a filling volume of 120 ml. The cartridge with a filling volume of 120 ml is
intended for single use and can be easily replaced.
Depending on the used lubricant or the type of battery, and the environmental conditions the follow-
up piston reservoir or the cartridge can be emptied between 1 and 5 times with one set of batteries.
Fig.1:

Activation magnet

Protective housing

Settings
button

Battery
compartment
Activation
zone

LED bar
The device is a piston pump, i.e. 0.24 ml lubricant are continuously conveyed per piston stroke.
Setting of the lubricant quantity is done on a monthly basis (see chapter 9.6 Set the month setting).

Month setting Lubricant qty per month (cm³) Lubricant qty per week (cm³)
24 5 1.1
12 10 2.3
6 20 4.6
3 40 9.2
1 120 27.5
The month setting is done at the activation area with the Activation magnet (fig. 1) or with the
Settings button (fig. 1) (see chapter 9.6 Set the month setting).
The current functional state of the device is displayed at the LED bar (see chapter 11.4).

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8. Device structure
The device is basically made up of three modules:
Fig.2:

Protective
housing

Reservoir variants

Follower
Cartridge
plate
reservoir

Pump body
variants

Pump body Pump body

for the use for the use
of a cartridge
of a follow-up
piston reservoir

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9. Commissioning

9.1 Filling the devices

9.1.1 Initial filling when using a reservoir with follow-up piston

You have to fill the ducts of the device with lubricant before you install the
Attention! follow-up piston reservoir.
• Detach the protective housing by turning it counter-clockwise.

Note! Use a hand-operated grease gun for filling.

• Clean the device first, especially the filling fitting and its immediate surroundings in order to prevent
contamination.
• Place the hose of the grease gun on the filling fitting (fig. 3 left) and press the lubricant into the
device until it gets visible in the intake area (fig. 3 right).
Fig.3:

Lubricant

Filling fitting

• Continue installation of the follower plate reservoir (see chapter 9.1.2 Installation of the follower
plate reservoir).

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9.1.2 Installation of the follower plate reservoir

You have received the reservoir in empty condition.

• Carefully screw the follow-up piston reservoir into the intake hole of the device.

Attention! Be careful not to overtighten the thread.

Fig.4:

Filling fitting

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9.1.3 Refilling the follower plate reservoir

• Clean the device first, especially the filling fitting and its immediate surroundings in order to prevent
contamination.
• Fill the reservoir until the red piston is at al level with the upper edge.
Never fill the device above max. level to prevent possible damage.
Attention!
• Observe the lubricant specifications of the machine manufacturer!

Note! Only use lubricants acc. to the specifications of the machine manufacturer!

• Collect any outcoming lubricant in a suitable receptacle and dispose of it professionally!

• Observe the safety data sheet of the lubricant manufacturer.
• Please mind that the lubricant viscosity changes with the operating temperature!
• Pay attention to utmost cleanliness when filling!
Fig.5: Red piston

Fill until the red

piston is flush

Filling fitting
• Actuate intermediate lubrication processes after each filling until the lubriant escapes at the device
outlet free of air inclusions.
• Proceed as described under 11.5 Actuate an intermediate lubrication.
• Clean the filling fitting.
• Place the transparent protective housing on the device again and tighten it.

Attention! Be careful not to overtighten the cover!

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9.2 Filling the device when using a cartridge

9.2.1 Insert the cartridge

• You receive the cartridge filled with lubricant.

• Detach the protective housing by turning it counter-clockwise.
• Unscrew the cover from the cartridge.
• Carefully press some lubricant out of the cartridge (see fig. 6 left).
• Place the cartridge on the intake hole of the device and tighten it.

Attention! Be careful not to overtighten the thread.

• Collect any outcoming lubricant in a suitable receptacle and dispose of it profssionally!

• Observe the safety data sheet of the manufacturer.
• Please mind that the lubricant viscosity changes with the operating temperature!
• Pay attention to utmost cleanliness when filling!
Fig.6:
Press Intake hole
a little lubricant
out of the cartridge

• Place the protective housing on the device again and tighten it.

Attention! Be careful not to overtighten the cover!

• Actuate several intermdiate lubrication processes after each exchange of the cartridge until
lubricant escapes at the device outlet free of air inclusions.
• Proceed as described under 11.5 Actuate an intermediate lubrication.
All internal grease ducts are empty with initial start-up. All internal grease ducts can be vented by
repeated intermediate lubrication, as described under chapter 9.7.

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9.3 Proper filling interval
If your device is equipped with a reservoir with follower plate, you can always refill it.
Proceed as described under 9.1.3 Filling the follower plate reservoir.
Refill the device according to the table below to reach an optimum runtime.
If your device is equipped with a cartidge, exchange it as follows:
Month settings 24 12 6 3 1
Optimum filling interval (ca.) 20 months 10 months 5 months 10 weeks 4 weeks
The BEKA-ONE should not be emptied completely. The device is not damaged when emptied
completely but will convey air. Thus the lube point might not be sufficiently provided with lubricant
and you will have to vent the lines anew after refilling of the pump.

9.4 Insert the batteries

• Detach the protective housing by turning it counter-clockwise.
• Remove the battery holder from the housing.
• Push the battery holder down (fig. 7, 1).
• Tilt it forwards (fig. 7, 2) as soon as it it released from spring pressure.
• Pull the battery holder upwards out of the housing (fig. 7, 3).
Fig.7:

3
1

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 • Remove the currently contained batteries.

Press the settings button for 2 s to discharge the internal energy accumulator
Attention! completely.

• Insert the selected batteries. Pay attention to the recommendations in the table below

Recommended Recommended Possible reservoir

Battery type
temperature range backpressure* draingings
Alkaline batteries
+15°C to +40°C up to max. 16 bar 1-2
Rechargeable batteries
Lithium batteries -20°C to +60°C up to max. 20 bar 1-5

• Place the battery holder back into the housing.

• Place the protective housing again and tighten it.

Attention! Be careful not to overtighten the cover!

9.5 Switch on the device

Note! By default you will receive the device switched on.

If you want to check whether your device is switched on or off, proceed as follows:
• Take the activation magnet and approach the activation area or press the settings button.
• Pay attention to the Error-LED signals:
• LED glows orange, device is switched on
• LED glows red, device is switched off
If you recognize that your device is switched off, please switch in on for the further procedure.
Proceed as follows:
• Take the activation magnet from top of the protective housing (see fig. 8).
Abb.8: Activation magnet

Activation zone
Settings
button

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 Fig.9:
• Place the activation magnet on the red dot (activation zone, fig. 9)
and hold it there until the red and the orange LEDs have flashed
alternately 10x. As an alternative you can also keep the settings
button pressed.
• Flashing of all LEDs signals you to remove the release the button or
to remove the activation magnet.

9.6 Set the month setting

You can any time change the month setting when the device is switched on.
• Place the activation magnet on the activation zone (fig. 10) and hold it there until the red and the
orange LED have flashed alternately 5x. As an alternative you can also keep the settings button
pressed.
• Flashing of the current month setting signals you to release the button or remove the activation
magnet.
• If you have released the button or removed the magnet at the right time, the currently set month
setting will flash permanently.
Fig.10:
Settings button Activation zone Settings button Activation zone

LED LED

Month setting Activation Month setting Activation

magnet magnet

• Place the activation magnet on the activation zone again or keep the settings button pressed again.
• The green LEDs will now continuously light up in sequence. Remove the activation magnet or
release the settings button when the desired setting is reached (e.g. 12 months) (fig. 10).
• The device is set and immediately starts lubrication. The LED of the selected month setting will light
up green (fig. 11).
Fig.11:

LED

Month setting

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 After the lubrication process is the current backpressure determined and displayed for 2 s (see table).

LED Backpressure (bar)

1 green <=4
1+2 green <=8
1+2+3 green <=10
1+2+3+4 green <=19
1+2+3+4+5 green <=21
1+2+3+4+5+6 orange <= 25 = increased backpressure, increased energy consumption
> 25 = backpressure too high, current consumption too high,
1+2+3+4+5+6 red load leads to mechanical overstress
and failure of the device
Fig.12:

(example:
orange LED lights up =
increased backpressure)

LEDs

9.7 Repeated intermediate lubrication / Vent line

Repeated intermediate lubrication can be applied any time when the device is switched on.
• Place the activation magnet on the activation zone (fig. 13) and hold it there until the red and the
orange LED have flashed alternately for 15x. As an alternative you can also keep the settings
button pressed.
• Flashing of the LEDs marked with 1, 6 or 24 months (fig. 13) signals you to release or remove the
activation magnet.
Fig.13:

• If you release the settings button or remove the activation magnet at the right time, the first
intermediate lubrication will start.
• A total of 30 intermediate lubrications will now be performed successively.
• Once you have started, you can only stop the process by removing the batteries.

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10. Assembly instructions
Check the device for possible transport damage and for completeness before assembly.
Remove any attached devices for transportation safety.
The following conditions must be fulfilled when you assemble the device so that it can
be properly mounted and form with other parts a complete machine in environmentally
friendly manner and without compromising the safety and health of persons.

Mount the device in balance on both sides and with the reservoir upright to ensure safe operation.
The device must not be exposed to centrifugal forces.

10.1 General installation instructions

Select the installation location for the device so that it is protected against environmental and
mechanical influences in the best possible way.
Ensure full access, for example for refilling of lubricant or visual inspections.

10.2 Assembly of the device

Pay attention that the BEKA-ONE is correctly set and vented before assembly.
Note!
Prefilll the lube point as well as the grease lines or extensions with the appropriate
Attention! lubricant. You can use a hand-operated grease gun.

• Clean the lube point.

Fig.14:

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 • Remove the old fitting.
Fig.15:

• Prefill the lube point, and the lines if necessary, with lubricant.
Fig.16:

• Screw in the BEKA ONE hand-tight, use an adapter if necessary.

Fig.17:

• Tighten the connection thread, using a hexagonal wrench.

Fig.18:

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11. Maintenance and servicing
Remove the batteries from the device before you carry out maintenance or repair.
Only carry out any maintenance or repair at complete standstill and under pressureless
condition. Check the surface temperature of the device, as there is the risk of burns
due to heat transfer. Wear heat-resistant gloves and safety goggles! Clean soiled or
contaminated surfaces before maintenance, wear protective equipment if necessary.
Protect the device against recommissioning during maintenance/repairs!

11.1 General maintenance

• Retighten all fittings 6 weeks after start-up!
• Check all components for leakages and damage at least every 4 weeks!
• Check the device for operating and functional reliability. Carry out an intermediate lubrication and
check whether the device conveys lubricant.
• When you use a high-pressure cleaner or steam cleaner to clean the vehicle or the machine, do
not expose the device directly to the jet to prevent that water gets into the device, e.g. at a vent
hole. However, during normal operatio, no water can get into the device.

11.2 Lubricant change

Attention! Pay attention to utmost cleanliness when refilling the lubricant!

• Check the level in the reservoir of the device regularly, refill clean lubricant if necessary. Proceed
as described under 9.1.3 Filling the follower plate reservoir!
• If the device has been emptied completely by accident, proceed as described under 9.1.1 Initial
filling when using a reservoir with follower plate for refilling. Then follow the instructions under
9.1.3 Fill the reservoir with follower plate
• Carry out the lubricant change according to the specifications of the lubricant manufacturer.
Environmental influences like increased temperature or pollution can shorten the intervals!
• Please mind to only use lubricants which are suitable for the device as well as the machine to be
lubricated and which meet the requirements of the respective operating conditions!
• When the used lubricants are from different suppliers, make sure that the lubricant quality
corresponds to the quality of the previously filled lubricant! As a precaution, the lubricant reservoir
should be drained and cleaned properly!

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11.3 Battery change
• Proceed as described under 9.4 Insert the batteris.

Dispose of used batteries properly and professionally and according to your

Attention! local regulations.

11.4 Flashing signals of the LED strip and troubleshooting

You can see the current functional state of the device from the flashing signals of the LED strip.

LED State Cause Troubleshooting

ON Device is currently lubricating
green
Flashes every 60 s Functional check (=OK, device activated)
Unscrew device
• Backpressure • Check the lube point for too high backpres-
too high sure and remedy error if necessry.
Flashes briefly 2x
red or • Renew batteries and actuate intermediate
every 10 s
• Mechanical lubricantion
blocking
Device does not
Replace device
work
Flashes 2x briefly Battery voltage • Renew batteries
orange
every 10 s too low • Actuate an intermediate lubrication

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11.5 Actuate an intermediate lubrication
You can actuate an intermediate lubrication for a functional check of your device.
Pay attention that the BEKA ONE is switched on and correctly set before the
Note! intermediate lubrication process (see chapter 9.5 Switch on the device).
• Take off the activation magnet from the top and approach the activation zone (fig. 19).
• Place the activation magnet on the activation zone and hold it there until the red LED has flashed
2x (fig. 19). Then remove the activation magnet.
• Or you can also press the settings button and release it when the red LED has flashed 2x.
• The green LED lights up according to the selected month setting.
• The pump will start the intermediate lubrication cycle (ca. 20 s):
Fig.19:
Settings button Activation zone

LED
flashes

LED Activation- Month setting

2x magnet

11.6 Switch off the device

• Place the activation magnet on the activation zone (fig. 20) and hold it there until the red and the
orange LED have flashed alternately 10x. As an alternative you can also keep the settings button
pressed.
• Flashing of all LEDs signals to you to release the button or remove the activation magnet.
Fig.20:
Settings button Activation zone Settings button Activation zone

LED
3 sec

LED Activation Activation

10x magnet magnet

• The device switches off. The red LED will light up for 3 seconds.
To switch the device on again, proceed as described under 9.5 Switch on the device.
Note!

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12. Shutdown
• Switch the device off or remove the batteries!
• Remove all pipes and hoses from the device for disassembly and unscrew the device.

13. Disposal
Observe the disposal instructions of the lubricant manufacturer when
Note! lubricant is changed!
Collect lubricants or cloths contaminated with lubricant or similar in specially
marked receptacles and dispose of properly.
Dispose of the device professionally and properly and in accordance with
national and international laws and regulations.

Morerover, Groeneveld-BEKA devices could contain batteries. Professionally

and properly disposed of batteries will be recycled. They contain important
raw materials.

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14. Details of the manufacturer

Groeneveld-BEKA
Via S. Pertini 1
23893 Cassago
Brianza
Italia
Tel. +39 039 921 56 11

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E-Mail: [email protected]

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This document is provided solely to give you analysis tools and data to assist your use of our
product. Product performance is affected by many factors beyond the control of Groeneveld-BEKA.
Groeneveld-BEKA products are sold subject to Groeneveld-BEKA terms and conditions of sale,
which include our limited warranty and remedy. You can find these at
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Technical data is subject to changes without prior notification. Please consult with your Groeneveld-
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