Ruhrpumpen API 610 - 6 Lubrication; Oil Lubricated Bearings; Recommended Lubricant; Method of Application

J Line Pump
Horizontal Double Suction Centrifugal Pump – API 610 Process Pump
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6. LUBRICATION
6.1 OIL LUBRICATED BEARINGS
6.1.1 Recommended Lubricant
The recommended bearing frame oil is ISO VG 68 non-detergent oil. Turbine quality oil is preferred. This
oil may be used during break-in and normal operation.
6.1.2 Method of Application
Customer must fill bearing frame before startup. This should be done using the constant level oiler.
Please refer to the steps indicated in SECTION 6.1.3 - Oil Change.
 Ruhrpumpen takes every precaution during our assembly process and subsequent
final assembly audits to ensure no bearing frame oil leaks exist prior to shipment.
Refer to the filling instructions for additional information.
6.1.3 Oil Change
Once every eight hours of pump operation, perform visual inspection of oil and oil level at the constant
level oiler.
The first oil change should be carried out three weeks after commissioning; all further oil changes take
place every six months. However, replenish oil as necessary if the oiler is emptied.
 Only change the oil when the machine is switched off.
 The drained oil is hot, and can cause severe burns.
The oil change should be carried out as follows:
1. Switch the drive motor off.
2. Drain the oil out and clean the bearing housing with a suitable cleaning liquid. Flushing the
bearing housing with clean lightweight oil is possible (e.g. ATF).