Goulds Pumps 3610 - IOM - Manual (Page 40)

Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown
12. Place one washer over the bolt and insert the bolt through the round hole where the push
nut and clip-on nut are located. Be sure to tighten the bolt firmly.
Bearing lubrication
Precautions
WARNING:
Make sure to properly lubricate the bearings. Failure to do so can result in excess heat generation,
sparks, and premature failure.
NOTICE:
Avoid equipment damage. Refer to driver/coupling/gear manufactures IOM for instructions and
recommendations for lubrication.
Pumps are shipped without oil
You must lubricate oil-lubricated bearings at the job site.
Ring oil lubrication
Ring oil-lubricated bearings are standard. Bearing housings are supplied with constant-level
oilers and sight glasses. Make sure that oil rings are properly seated in the grooves in the shaft.
Pure or purge oil-mist lubrication
Pure or purge oil mist are optional features. Follow the oil-mist generator manufacturer's
instructions. The inlet and outlet connections are located on the top and bottom of the bearing
housing, respectively.
Oil volumes
Oil volume requirements for ball/ball and sleeve/ball bearings
This table shows the required amount of oil for oil-lubricated bearings.
All frames in this table use a Watchdog Oiler, which has a capacity of 4 oz. (118 ml).
Size Nameplate radial Bearing housing oil volume
bearing
ounces milliliters
S 6309 22 651
M/MX 6312 35 1035
L/LX 6313 58 1715
XL 6318 72 2129
X, XX, XXL, XLX 6320 89 2632
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