General Pump KS Owner Manual - Manual (Page 6)

The KS pump has been designed to pump fresh filtered
(360 micron max) water at room temperature (104 0 F max).
7.1 Water temperature
The maximum water temperature allowed is 104 0 F.
Nonetheless, for short periods of time it is possible to oper-
ate the pump with a water temperature of 140 0 F. In this
case, we advise to contact the Technical or Customer
Service Department.
7.2 Max. flow rate and pressure values
The performance values indicated in this manual 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 Technical
Department or Customer Service Department.
GENERAL PUMP
A member of the Interpump Group
KS SERIES
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7. INFORMATION ABOUT PUMP USE
7.3 Lowest RPM
Any RPM value different from what is indicated in the
performance table (see Section 5) must be expressly
authorized by the Technical or Customer Service
Department.
7.4 Recommended Lubricant Oil Types
The pump is delivered with lubricant oil compliant with
room temperatures ranging from 32 0 to 86 0 F. Some recom-
mended lubricant types are listed in the table below; these
lubricants are treated with additives in order to increase
corrosion protection and resistance to fatigue. As an alter-
native, Automotive SAE 85W-90 gearing lubricants may
also be used.
6. DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT (continued)
Figure 2b refers to pump without reducer
MANUFACTURER TYPE
GENERAL PUMP SERIES 220
AGIP AGIP ACER 220
BP BP ENERGOL HLP 220
CASTROL MAGNA 220
ELF ELF POLYTELIS 220
ESSO TERESSO 220
TEXACO RANDO HD 220
FINA FINA CIRKAN 220
MOBIL MOBIL DTE Oil 88
SHELL SHELL TELLUS C 220
TOTAL TOTAL CORTIS 220
Check the oil level dipstick (pos. 3); refill if
necessary. Correct oil level inspection is done with the
pump at room temperature; oil is changed with the pump at
working temperature by removing the plug (pos. 2), fig 3.
Oil inspection and changing is to be carried out as indicat-
ed in Section 11.
Ref 300655 Rev D
09-12