Flowserve LR Worthington - Manual (Page 24)

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Refer to the manuals of any associated
equipment for routine checks needed.
6.2.2 Periodic inspection (six monthly)
a) Check foundation bolts for
security of attachment and corrosion.
b) Check pump running records for hourly usage to
determine if bearing lubricant requires changing.
c) The coupling should be checked for correct
alignment and worn driving elements.
Refer to the manuals of any associated
equipment for periodic checks needed.
6.2.3 Re-lubrication
Lubricant and bearing temperature analysis can be
useful in optimizing lubricant change intervals. In
general however, the following is recommended.
6.2.3.1 Grease lubrication
See section 5.2.2 for grease
recommendations.
Regrease - via grease nipples every 2 000 hours or
sooner depending on the severity of the application.
a) It is important not to under or over grease the
bearings as this will lead to over heating and
premature failure. Grease lubricated bearing
housings have grease nipples fitted in the
bearing housings (except some LR-S pumps that
have sealed-for-life bearings).
b) The maximum allowable operating temperatures for
anti friction bearings will vary from unit to unit,
depending on ambient and fluid temperature. The
rise above ambient should not normally exceed 55
°
C
(99
°
F) or a combined maximum of 95
°
C (204
°
F).
c) A continuously rising temperature or an abrupt
temperature rise indicates a problem. If these
symptoms occur, stop the pump immediately and
investigate the cause.
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Grease change - every 4 000 hours or sooner
depending on the severity of the application.
a) Remove the bearing housing from the rotor
assembly.
b) Brush the bearing housing with hot kerosene (100
to 115 °C/212 to 240 °F) or other non-toxic solvent .
c) Clean and flush out the housing with a light
mineral oil.
d) Do not use waste oil to clean the housing.
To clean the bearings:
a) Wipe off as much grease as possible with a clean
lint-free cloth.
b) Brush bearings with hot kerosene (80 to 90 °C/
175 to 195 °F) while gently spinning the outer
bearing ring.
c) Spin each ball to ensure that it is clean.
To remove badly oxidized grease that refuses to
come off:
a) Support the rotor in a vertical position and
immerse the bearing in hot kerosene or a mixture
of alcohol and light mineral solvent.
b) Gently spin the bearing outer ring.
c) Dry and reflush the bearing with clean light oil.
d) It is important not to under or over grease the
bearings as this will lead to over heating and
premature failure. It is recommended that the
bearings be filled with grease using a suitable
spatula. In addition the housings should be no
more than half filled.
6.2.3.2 Oil lubrication
Maintaining the correct oil level is very
important.
If the pump is supplied with a constant level oiler the
oil level will be automatically maintained and as long
as oil is visible in the glass bottle there is no need to