General Pump VF Owner Manual - Manual (Page 7)

GENERAL PUMP
A member of the Interpump Group
VF SERIES
Page 7
7.INFORMATION ABOUT PUMP USE
The VF pump has been designed to operate
with filtered water (see paragraph 9.7) and at
room temperature.
Other fluids may be used only upon the
approval of The Customer Service
Department .
7.2 Max Flow Rate and Pressure Values
The performance values indicated in the catalog refer to
the maximum performance of the pump. Regardless of the
power used, pressure and maximum RPM values indicat-
ed on the plate may not be exceeded unless expressly
authorized by the Customer Service Department.
7.3 Lowest RPM
Any RPM value different from what is indicated in the
performance table (see chapter 5) must be expressly
authorized by the Customer Service Department.
7.4 Recommended Lubricant Oil Types & Manufacturers
The pump is delivered with lubricant oil, compliant with
room temperatures ranging between 0
0 and 30 0 C (32 0
and 89.6 0 F). Some recommended lubricant types are
indicated in the table below; these lubricants are treated
additives in order to increase corrosion protection and
resistance to fatigue. As an alternative, Automotive SAE
85W-90 gearing lubricants may also be used.
7.1 Water Temperature
The max water temperature is 30 0 C (86 0 F)
BRAND TYPE
GENERAL PUMP SERIES 220
ARAL Aral Degol BG220
BP ENERGOL HLP 220
CASTROL Hyspin VG 220, Magna 220
ELF POLYTELIS 220
ESSO NUTO 220
FINA Cirkan 220
FUCHS RENOLIN 220
MOBIL DTE OIL BB
SHELL TELLUS C 220
TEXACO RANDO HD 220
TOTAL CORTIS 220
Check the oil level by using the appropriate oil level dip-
stick with minimum and maximum value notches (1), fig. 3.
Refill if needed. Correct oil level inspection is done with the
pump at room temperature; oil is changed with the pump at
working temperature, by removing the rear plug (2), fig 3.
Oil is to be changed every 1000 hours of operation. The
amount required is ~128.5 oz. (3.8 liters).
In any case, oil must be changed at least
once a year since it may deteriorate by
oxidation.
For room temperatures that differ from that men-
tioned earlier, follow the indications contained in
the diagram below, keeping in mind that the oil
must have a minimum viscosity of 180 cSt.
Exhausted oil must be collected in an
appropriate receptacle and disposed of in
appropriate locations. In absolutely no case
may it be dispersed into the environment.
VISCOSITY/ROOM TEMPERATURE DIAGRAM
Ref 300662 Rev.C
06-12