Oil volumes, Lubricating oil requirements, Acceptable oil for lubricating bearings – Goulds Pumps 3180-86 - IOM User Manual
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Oil volumes
Oil volume requirements
This table shows the required amount of oil for oil-lubricated bearings.
Frame
Quarts
Liters
S
1.1
1.0
M
2.1
2.0
L
2.1
2.0
XL
3.2
3.0
XL1
12.2
11.6
XL2-S and XL2
24.0
22.7
Lubricating oil requirements
Quality requirements
Use a high quality turbine oil with rust and oxidation inhibitors.
Lubricating oil requirements
Bearing temperature below
180°F (82°C)
Bearing temperature above
180°F (82°C)
ISO grade
ISO viscosity grade 68
ISO viscosity grade 100
Approximate SSU at 100°F (38°C) 300
470
DIN 51517
C68
C100
Kinematic viscosity at 105°F
(40°C) mm
2
/sec
68
100
Acceptable oil for lubricating bearings
Acceptable lubricants
Brand
Lubricant type
Chevron
GTS Oil 68
Exxon
Teresstic EP 68
Mobil
DTE 26 300 SSU @ 100°F (38°C)
Philips
Mangus Oil 315
MM motor oil SAE 20-20W
HDS motor oil SAE 20-20W
Gulf
Harmony 68
Lubricate the bearings with oil
WARNING:
Make sure to properly lubricate the bearings. Failure to do so can result in excess heat generation, sparks,
and premature failure.
• Fill the bearing frame with oil:
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