General Pump KFM Owner Manual - Manual (Page 7)

GENERAL PUMP
A member of the Interpump Group
KFM SERIES
Page 7
7.INFORMATION REGARDING PUMP USE
The KFM pump has been designed to operate
with high percentages of bentonite and/or poly-
mer up to a max. recommended density of 1.05
Kg/lt at max 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 indicat-
ed 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 per-
formance table (see chapter 5) must be expressly author-
ized 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 indi-
cated 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 Bnetonite Temperature
The max bentonite temperature is 86 0 F (30 0
C). Nonetheless, it is possible to use the
pump at temperatures of up to 104 0 F (40 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 (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
working temperature, by removing oil level dipstick (1) and
the plug (2), fig. 3. Oil inspection and changing is to be car-
ried out as indicated in the table in fig. 14, Chapter 11. The
amount required is 128.5 oz.(3.8 liters).
In any case, oil must be changed at least
once a year since it may deteriorate by
oxidation.
For room temperatures that differ from that men-
tioned earlier, follow the indications contained in
the diagram below, keeping in mind that the oil
must have a minimum viscosity of 180 cSt.
Exhausted oil must be collected in an appro-
priate recipient and disposed of in appropri-
ate locations. In absolutely no case may it be
dispersed into the environment.
VISCOSITY/ROOM TEMPERATURE DIAGRAM
fig. 3