Goulds Pumps 3298 - IOM - Manual (Page 48)

Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown
Lubricating oil requirements
Bearing temperature below Bearing temperature above
180°F (82°C) 180°F (82°C)
ISO grade ISO viscosity grade 68 ISO viscosity grade 100
Approximate SSU at 100°F 300 470
(38°C)
DIN 51517
C68 C100
Kinematic viscosity at 105°F 68 100
(40°C) mm 2 /sec
Acceptable oil for lubricating bearings
Acceptable lubricants
Brand Lubricant type
Chevron GTS Oil 68
Exxon NUTHO H68
Mobil DTE 26 300 SSU @ 100°F (38°C)
Philips Mangus Oil 315
MM motor oil SAE 20-20W
HDS motor oil SAE 20-20W
Shell Tellus Oil 68
Gulf Harmony 68
Lubricate the bearings with oil
Use a high-quality turbine oil with rust and oxidation inhibitors.
1. Remove the fill plug.
2. Fill the bearing frame with oil through the filler connection, which is located on top of the
bearing frame.
Fill the bearing frame with oil until the oil level reaches the middle of the sight glass (319).
3. Replace the fill plug.
Pump priming
Prime the pump with the suction supply above the pump
1. Slowly open the suction isolation valve.
2. Open the air vents on the suction and discharge piping until the pumped fluid flows out.
3. Close the air vents.
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