Recertification – Take this quiz to recertify your ABI status and retain your ABI benefits ABI Recertification Name* First Last Distributor Name*State* AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State Phone*Email* Thermal expansion can cause:* Leaks Cracked body Balls driven through the seats Burst hoses All the above What part should be installed on the air line to eliminate contamination of air to the pump?* Filter/Regulator Y-strainer Neither For Balcrank, why are warranty claims important and necessary?* When claims are not filed, we don’t know of product problems Multiple problems with the same product indicate more serious issues We must track replacement product being shipped from the factory All of the above If you make a service call and are not sure of warranty, what should you do?* A - Call Balcrank tech-service for advice B - Tell the customer warranty will be determined after the product is sent to the factory C - Replace the product D - Properly diagnose the problem and alert Balcrank A, B & D After completing a new installation, what should you do?* Clean up and depart Make sure the customer understands the operation of the equipment Demonstrate operation, settings and maintenance Cover warranty procedures and terms All of the above What could be major causes for the pump to lose prime?* Fluid level in tank too low Suction tube/hose threads not sealing correctly All the above What is one of the most common problems when commissioning grease pumps?* Automatic vacuum release Incorrect priming Cam-lock What is the initial starting air pressure when commissioning a pump?* Medium pressure Doesn't matter As low as possible What is the proper operating pressure?* 100-120 psi 80-90 psi 60-70 psi If the air motor does not cycle, what is the first thing to do?* Check for clogs Reset the shuttle valve Flush the pump Does the LYNX 5:1 HD come with pressure relief?* Yes No What happens if the pump is allowed to run dry?* Burned or melted seals Muffler becomes dirty Piston sticks When first starting/commisioning the pump, what should the air pressure setting be?* Medium Low as possible Doesn't matter Is pressure relief required on a closed system?* Yes No What is thermal expansion?* An increase in the volume of a fluid due to an increase in the temperature of the fluid The decrease of the size of a body due to a change in temperature The increase of heat of a body due to a change in temperature How do you determine if the right number of wraps are applied?* A - Hose pulls all the way out B - Reel retracts completely and smoothly C - Reel pulls you off your feet D - Both A&B What failures can thermal expansion cause on a hose reel?* Premature hose wear and tear Fitting leaks Hose retraction problem All the above Why should you adjust the outlet arm per the application it is being used for?* Reduce wear and tear on the hose Reduce friction and extend life of power spring Reduce wear and tear on the roller outlet All the above are correct Why should the meter NOT be installed when flushing lines?* You could split the housing Not enough flow through the meter Debris from the lines will enter the meter Can thermal expansion cause meter problems?* A - No, the meter is protected B - Yes, incorrect readings and dispensing can occur C - Yes, leaks can occur D - B & C CAPTCHA
