General Pump KT - Manual (Page 9)

GENERAL PUMP
A member of the Interpump Group
KT SERIES
7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The KT pump was designed to operate with filtered water (see paragraph 9.7), in environments that are not
potentially explosive 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 .
7.1 WaterTemperature
The max water temperature is 104
0 F (40 0 C).However, it is possible to use the pump at temperatures of up
to 140 0 F (60 0 C) for short periods of time. In this case we advise consulting the Customer Service
Department.
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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.
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 (1), fig. 3.
Refill if necessary to top off level. Correct oil level
inspection is done with the pump at room temperature; oil
is changed with the pump at working temperature, by
removing the oil dipstick (2), fig 3, and then the drain plug
(3), fig. 3.
Checking and changing oil is to be carried out as indicated
in the table in fig. 14,Chapter 11. The amount required is
304 oz. (2 liters).