Vh series, General pump – General Pump VH User Manual
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GENERAL PUMP
A member of the Interpump Group
VH SERIES
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10.3 Water cooling system
During operation the cooling water is drained out of the
pump though the port (4, Fig. 7) located underneath
the pump head. The cooling water line should be
connected to the inlet line BEFORE the feed pump as
shown below.
11. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
11.1 Crank mechanism maintenance.
Check oil level though the oil level indicator (1, Fig. 8)
at least on a weekly basis.
If necessary, top up from the oil plug 3, Fig. 8.
Check the oil when cold and change the oil when still
hot (pump still at working temperature.).
In order to drain the oil from the pump remove the
magnetic plug 2, Fig. 8.
At every oil change clean the magnetic plug 2, Fig. 8 and
check the lower cover of Fig. 7 for grease
sediments or deposits.
OIL CHANGES
Hours
Qty.
Oil
Type
First Change
50
3.1
quarts
ISO
220
Subsequent
Changes
500
Oil should be changed at least once a year.
Recommended oils:
BRAND
TYPE
AGIP
ACER 220
ARAL
MOTANOL HP 220
AVIA
AVILUB RSL 220
BP
ENERGOL HL 220
CASTROL
ALPHA ZN 220
ESSO
NUTO 220
FINA
SOLNA 220
IP
HYDRUS 220
MOBIL
DTE OIL BB
SHELL
TELLUS C 220
TEXACO
REGOL OIL 220
TOTAL
CORTIS 220