Flowserve PolyChem GRP - Manual (Page 25)

USER INSTRUCTIONS POLYCHEM GRP ENGLISH 71569132 12-04A
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Record the external bearing housing temperature.
(See figure 5-6 for maximum acceptable
temperatures.) The normal oil change interval is
based on temperature and is shown in figure 5-7.
Figure 5-2: Amount of oil required
Size Volume
Group 1 250 ml (8.5 oz)
Group 2 950 ml (32 oz)
Group 3 1420 ml (48 oz)
Group 4 1420 ml (48 oz)
Figure 5-3: Recommended oil lubricants
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Oil Splash lubrication Oil mist lubrication
Viscosity
mm²/s 40 ºC
32 68 46
Temp. max. ºC (ºF) 65 (149) 80 (176) -
Designation
according to
DIN51502 ISO VG
HL/HLP 32 HL/HLP 68 HL/HLP 46
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BP Energol HL32
BP Energol HLP32
BP Energol HL68
BP Energol HLP68
BP Energol HL46
BP Energol HLP46
DEA
Anstron HL32
Anstron HLP32
Anstron HL68
Anstron HLP68
Anstron HL46
Anstron HLP46
Elf
OLNA 32
HYDRELEF 32
TURBELF 32
ELFOLNA DS32
TURBELF SA68
ELFOLNA DS68 TURBELF SA46
ELFOLNA DS46
Esso
TERESSO 32
NUTO H32
TERESSO 68
NUTO H68
TERESSO 46
NUTO H46
Mobil
Mobil DTE oil light
Mobil DTE13
MobilDTE24
Mobil DTE oil heavy medium
Mobil DTE26
Mobil DTE oil medium
Mobil DTE15M
Mobil DTE25
Q8
Q8 Verdi 32
Q8 Haydn 32
Q8 Verdi 68
Q8 Haydn 68
Q8 Verdi 46
Q8 Haydn 46
Shell
Shell Tellus 32
Shell Tellus 37 Shell Tellus 01 C 68
Shell Tellus 01 68
Shell Tellus 01 C 46
Shell Tellus 01 46
Texaco
Rando Oil HD 32
Rando Oil HD-AZ-32
Rando Oil 68
Rando Oil HD C-68
Rando Oil 46
Rando Oil HD B-46
Wintershall
(BASF Group)
Wiolan HN32
Wiolan HS32 Wiolan HN68
Wiolan HS68 Wiolan HN46
Wiolan HS46
Figure 5-4: General lubricant description
Mineral oil
Quality mineral oil with rust and oxidation
inhibitors. Mobil DTE Heavy/Medium (or
equivalent)
Synthetic
Royal Purple or Conoco SYNCON (or
equivalent). Some synthetic lubricants require
Viton O-rings.
Grease EXXON POLYREX EM (or compatible)
Figure 5-5: Oil viscosity grades
Maximum oil
temperature ISO viscosity
grade Minimum
viscosity index
Up to 71 °C (160 °F) 46 95
71 - 80 °C (160 - 175 °F) 68 95
80 - 94 °C (175 - 200 °F) 100 95
Figure 5-6: Maximum external housing
temperatures
Lubrication Temperature
Oil bath 82 °C (180 °F)
Oil mist 82 °C (180 °F)
Grease 94 °C (200 °F)
The maximum temperature that the
bearing can be exposed to is 105 °C (220 °F).
Figure 5-7: Lubrication intervals *
Lubricant
Under 71 °C
(160 °F) 71 - 80 °C
(160 - 175 °F) 80 - 94 °C
(175 - 200 °F)
Grease 6 months 3 months 1.5 months
Mineral oil 6 months 3 months 1.5 months
Synthetic oil ** 18 months 18 months 18 months
* Assuming good maintenance and operation practices, and no
contamination.
** May be increased to 36 months with ANSI 3A™ power end.