Goulds Pumps CV 3196 i-FRAME - IOM - Manual (Page 65)

Lubricating-grease requirements
Precautions
NOTICE:
• Never mix greases of different consistencies (NLGI 1 or 3 with NLGI 2) or with different thickeners.
For example, never mix a lithium-based grease with a polyurea-based grease. Doing so may result in
decreased performance.
• Remove the bearings and old grease if you need to change the grease type or consistency. Failure to
do so may result in equipment damage or decreased performance.
Bearing temperature
Bearing temperatures are generally about 20°F (18°C) greater than bearing-housing outer surface
temperatures.
This table shows the type of grease required for the operating temperature of the pump.
Bearing temperature Type of grease
5°F to 230°F (-15°C to 110°C) Use a lithium-based mineral-oil grease with a
consistency of NLGI 2.
Exceed 350°F (177°C) Use a high-temperature grease. Mineral-oil greases
should have oxidation stabilizers and a consistency
of NGLI 3.
Grease recommendations based on temperature
Most pumps use Sunoco 2EP grease. High temperature units that can pump fluids with a temperature
greater than 350°F (177°C) use Mobil SCH32.
This table shows which brand of grease to use when lubricating the pump.
Brand When temperature of pumped
fluid is less than 350°F (177°C)
– NLGI consistency 2
When temperature of pumped
fluid is greater than350°F
(177°C) – NLGI consistency 3
Mobil Mobilux EP2 SCH32
Exxon Unirex N2 Unirex N3
Sunoco Mutipurpose 2EP N/A
SKF LGMT 2 LGMT 3
Lubricate the bearings after a shutdown period
1. Flush out the bearings and bearing frame with a light oil to remove contaminants.
During flushing, make sure to rotate the shaft slowly by hand.
2. Flush the bearing housing with the proper lubricating oil to ensure oil quality after cleaning.
Shaft seal maintenance
Mechanical-seal maintenance
WARNING:
The mechanical seal used in an Ex-classified environment must be properly certified. Prior to startup,
make sure that all areas that could leak pumped fluid to the work environment are closed.
CAUTION:
Never operate the pump without liquid supplied to mechanical seal. If you run a mechanical seal dry, even
for a few seconds, this can cause seal damage. Physical injury can occur if a mechanical seal fails.
Maintenance
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