Goulds Pumps IC - IOM - Manual (Page 46)

1. Unscrew the reservoir from the main body (right-threaded) and set aside.
2. Seal the main body to the bearing frame at the connection for the constant level oiler, using PTFE
sealing tape.
3. Tighten until the threaded boss is in a vertical position.
4. Remove the oil filling plug near the upper side of the bearing frame.
5. Fill with oil by pouring into the connection opening until the oil level almost reaches the middle of the
oil level sight glass in the main body.
6. Fill the reservoir using a funnel.
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2
3
1. Bearing frame
2. Oil level sight glass
3. Main body
7. Place the O-ring on the reservoir spout.
8. Place your thumb over the reservoir spout.
9. Invert the spout and insert it into the internal threaded boss on the main body.
10. Tighten the reservoir.
The oil then flows from the reservoir into the bearing chamber.
11. Repeat steps 6 through 10 until the reservoir remains two-thirds full.
Refill with oil whenever the oil level in the reservoir drops below one-third full.
Lubricating-grease requirements
Grease quality requirements
Use a high-quality grease lubricant corresponding to NLGI Grade 2.
Grease lubrication
Consider this information when you lubricate with grease:
• Pumps are delivered from the manufacturer with lubricated bearings and are ready to be used.
• The bearings are filled with lithium-based grease, which is suitable for a temperature range from -22°F
to 194°F ( -30°C to 90°C) when measured at the surface of the bearing frame.
• Make sure that bearing temperatures, measured at the bearing frame, are no more than 122°F (50°C)
above the ambient temperature and never exceed 194°F (90°C) when checked weekly.
Shaft-sealing options
In most cases, the manufacturer seals the shaft before shipping the pump. If your pump does not have a
sealed shaft, see the Shaft-seal maintenance section in the Maintenance chapter.
This model uses these types of shaft seals:
• Cartridge mechanical seal
• Conventional inside-component mechanical seal
• Conventional outside-component mechanical seal
• Packed-stuffing-box option
Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown
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