General Pump KFZ Owner Manual - Manual (Page 8)

GENERAL PUMP
A member of the Interpump Group
KFZ SERIES
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7.INFORMATION ABOUT PUMP USE
The KFZ pump has been designed to operate with filtered water (see paragraph 9.7) and at maximum
temperature of 104
0 F (40 0 C).
Other fluids may be used only upon the approval of The Customer Service Department .
7.2 Max Flow Rate and Pressure Values
The performance values indicated in the catalog refer to the maximum performance of the pump. Regardless
of the power used, pressure and maximum RPM values indicated on the plate may not be exceeded unless
expressly authorized by the Customer Service Department.
7.3 Lowest RPM
Any RPM value different from what is indicated in the performance table (see chapter 5) must be expressly
authorized by the Customer Service Department.
7.4 Recommended Lubricant Oil Types & Manufacturers
The pump is delivered with lubricant oil compliant with room temperatures ranging between 32
0 and 89.6 0 F
(0 0 and 30 0 C ). Some recommended lubricant types are indicated in the table below; these lubricants are
treated with additives in order to increase corrosion protection and resistance to fatigue. As an alternative,
Automotive SAE 85W-90 gearing lubricants may also be used.
7.1 Water Temperature
The max water temperature is 104
0 F (40 0 C). Nonetheless, it is possible to use the pump at temperatures of
up to 185 0 F (85 0 C) for short periods of time. In this case we advise consulting the Customer Service
Department.
BRAND TYPE
GENERAL PUMP SERIES 220
ARAL Aral Degol BG220
BP ENERGOL HLP 220
CASTROL Hyspin VG 220, Magna 220
ELF POLYTELIS 220
ESSO NUTO 220
FINA Cirkan 220
FUCHS RENOLIN 220
MOBIL DTE OIL BB
SHELL TELLUS C 220
TEXACO RANDO HD 220
TOTAL CORTIS 220
Check the oil level by using the oil level dipstick with
minimum and maximum value notches (1), fig. 3. Refill if
needed. Correct oil level inspection is done with the pump
at room temperature; oil is changed with the pump at work-
ing temperature, by removing the plug (2), fig 3. Checking
and changing oil is to be carried out as indicated in Chapter
11. The amount required is 128.5 oz. (3.85 liters).