General Pump VK Owner Manual - Manual (Page 8)

GENERAL PUMP
A member of the Interpump Group
VK SERIES
7.4 Recommended Lubricant Oil Types & Manufacturers
The pump is delivered with lubricant oil compliant with room temperatures ranging between 32
o and 89.6 o F (0 o and
30 o 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 with the oil level lights located on the sides (1, fig. 3). If necessary, top off via the oil plug (3,
fig. 3).
To correctly check the oil level the pump must be at ambient temperature. To change the oil the pump must be at
operating temperature, and is done by removing the plug (2, fig. 3).
Checking and changing the oil must be done as shown in Chapter 11. The quantity necessary is 162.3 oz. (4.8
liters)for versions with a reduction gear in positions 1 and 4 (fig. 6). Said quantity will be slightly lower for positions
2 and 3. Quantity of oil for version withoug a reduction gear is 148.8 oz. (4.4 liters).
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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 explicitly authorized by
the Customer Service Department.
Ref 300837 Rev.B
06-12