- that the lubricant used is of an APV recommended type
- that the pump shaft (38) and the motor shaft are properly
aligned.
- that the pump port connections are tight.
- that there is liquid in the pump.
- that the pump rotates freely.
- that all suction and discharge valves are open.
- that nothing obstructs the flow and that liquid has free access to
the pump.
- that the rotational direction is correct.
- that the coupling guard has been fitted properly.
- if the pump has a flushed seal, check that the flushing flowrate is
adequate. See “Accessories Manual 8.1, Shaft seal”.
- that the pump is free from dirt, weld spatter or other foreign
objects. See section 3.1.
NOTE:
Synthetic and mineral lubricants must not be mixed.
3.3 Immediately after starting the pump:
1. Listen for unusual noises.
2. Look for leaks.
3. Check that there is a flow.
3. Before start-up and starting the pump
-20- +120 °C
Ambient temp. t<40 °C
and
all DW pumps with product
temp.<110 °C
Energol
GR-XP
220
X
Mineral
Oil temp.
°C
Mobil
gear
630
Omala
Oil-
220
Alpha
SP
220
120-+180 °C
Ambient temp. t>40 °C
and
all DW pumps with product
temp.>110 °C
At oil temperatures higher than
120ºC, another drain plug and oil
level gauge must be used.
Enersyn
SG-XP
220
X
Mobil
Glygole
HE460
Tivela
Oil WB
Alphasyn
T220
Castrol
Synthetic
Lubricant
type
Pump/ambient
temp. °C
BP Mobil Shell
Mineral
Approval
Mobil:
DTE FM 220
USDA (H1)
Oil temp.
°C
X
Ambient temp. t<40 °C
and
all DW pumps with product
temp.<110 °C
X
FDA 178.3570
178.362
USDA (H1)a
USDA (H1)
Castrol:
Vitalube GS 220
Synthetic
-20- +120 °C
Lubricant
type
Pump/ambient
temp. °C
Type
Special lubricants for food and pharmaceutical industries:
Standard Lubricants:
X
Klüber:
Klüberoil 4UH- 220
APV recommends that the oil be changed every year.