Goulds Pumps ANSI FAMILY IOM (ATEX Compliant) - IOM - Manual (Page 121)

APPENDIX I
Frame Lubrication Conversion
Lubrication Conversion
Pumpage Temperature
below 350°F (177°C)
Pumpage Temperature
above 350°F (177°C)
NLGI Consistency 2 3
Mobil Mobilux EP2 SCH32
Exxon Unirex N2 Unirex N3
Sunoco Multipurpose 2EP
SKF LGMT 2 LGMT 3
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! CAUTION
Never mix greases of different consistency (NLGI
1 or 3 with NLGI 2) or different thickener soaps
(sodium or calcium with lithium). The consistency
usually becomes softer and will not provide
adequate lubrication to the bearings.
Pumpage temperatures above 350°F (177°C) should
be lubricated by a high temperature grease. Mineral
oil greases should have oxidation stabilizers and a
consistency of NLGI 3.
NOTE: If it is necessary to change grease type
or consistency, the bearings must be removed
and the old grease removed.
FRAME LUBRICATION CONVERSION
Conversion from Flood Oil to Pure Oil Mist
There are several ways to apply oil mist. ITT Goulds
has designed X-Series Power Ends to accept a
variety of oil mist configurations. The following
instructions are written for two popular systems in
use.
NOTE: Make sure that pipe threads are clean
and apply thread sealant to plugs & fittings.
NOTE: The LTX requires that the bearing
housing be changed when making the
conversion from flood oil to oil mist lubrication.
After the proper bearing housing has been
installed follow the instructions as they apply
to STX, MTX, XLT-X, X17.
A. Non-Vented Oil Mist System
1. Attach oil mist inlet to 1
4
" NPT connection at top,
outboard end of frame (plugged with 408H allen
head plug), and top, center of frame (plugged with
113A hex head plug).
2. Attach drain at bottom center of frame 3
8
" NPT
hole (plugged with 408A magnetic drain plug).
3. Follow oil mist generator manufacturer’s
instructions for oil mist volume adjustment, and
operation.
B. Vented Oil Mist System
1. Attach oil mist inlet connection to 1
4
" NPT
connections at outboard and inboard ends of
frame.
2. Attach vent connection at 1
2
" NPT hole located in
top center of frame.
3. Attach drain connection at 3
8
" NPT hole located at
bottom center of frame (plugged with 408A
magnetic drain plug).
4. Follow oil mist generator manufacturer’s
instructions for oil mist volume adjustment and
operation.
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! CAUTION
Oil mist falls under Title III of the Clean Air Act
and must be controlled or the user will be
subject to penalty.
ANSIFAM IOM - 5/08
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