Gorman-Rupp Pumps VS6A60-B 1321070 thru 1352520 - Manual (Page 21)

ULTRA V SERIES OM-06014
OPERATION PAGE C - 4
Checking bearing temperatures by hand is inaccu­
rate. Bearing temperatures can be measured ac­
curately by placing a contact‐type thermometer
against the housing. Record this temperature for
future reference.
A sudden increase in bearing temperature is a
warning that the bearings are at the point of failing
to operate properly. Make certain that the bearing
lubricant is of the proper viscosity and at the cor­
rect level (see LUBRICATION in MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR). Bearing overheating can also be
caused by shaft misalignment and/or excessive vi­
bration.
When pumps are first started, the bearings may
seem to run at temperatures above normal. Con­
tinued operation should bring the temperatures
down to normal levels.