General Pump LK Owner Manual - Manual (Page 8)

GENERAL PUMP
A member of the Interpump Group
LK SERIES
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7.INFORMATION ABOUT PUMP USE
The LK pump has been designed to operate with filtered water (see paragraph 9.6) 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 figures given 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 section 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 86 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). 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.
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 with the oil level lights located on the
sides pos. 1, fig. 3. If necessary, top up via the oil plug pos.
3, fig. 3. To correctly check the oil level, the pump must be
at ambient (room) temperature. To change the oil the pump
must be at operating temperature, and is done by remov-
ing the plug, pos. 2, fig. 3. Checking and changing the oil
must be done as shown in section 11. The quantity
necessary is 473.3 oz. (14 liters).