SKF MKU Series User Manual

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CAUTION
Slipping hazard
Centralized lubrication systems
must always be free of leaks.
Leaking lubricant is hazardous due
to the risk of slipping and injury.
Beware of any lubricant leaking
out during assembly, operation,
maintenance, or repair of cent-
ralized lubrication systems. Leaks
must be sealed off without delay.
NOTE
Follow the safety instructions on the
lubricant's safety data sheet.
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4. Assembly
When arranging the main lubricant
lines and lubrication point lines, observe
the following instructions in order to ensure
that the entire centralized lubrication system
functions smoothly.
The main lubricant line must be dimensioned
in accordance with the maximum operating
pressure occurring in the lubrication unit
used and the displacement of that lubrica-
tion unit. If possible, the main lubricant line
should rise upward from the lubrication unit
and be ventable at the highest point on the
lubrication line system.
The pipes, hoses, shutoff valves and directi-
onal control valves, fittings, etc. that will be
used must be designed for the maximum
operating pressure of the lubrication unit,
the permissible temperatures, and the lubri-
cants that will be delivered. The lubrication
line system also needs to be protected from
excessive pressure by means of a pressure
regulating valve.
All components of the lubrication line system
such as tubes, hoses, shutoff valves and
directional control valves, fittings, etc. must
be carefully cleaned before assembly. No
seals in the lubrication line system should
protrude inwards in a way that disrupts the
flow of the lubricant and could allow conta-
minants to enter the lubrication line system.
Lubrication lines should always be arranged
so that air pockets cannot form anywhe-
re. Avoid changes in the cross-section of
the lubrication line from small to large
cross-sections in the direction of flow of
the lubricant. When the cross-section does
change, the transition should be gentle.
The flow of lubricant in the lubrication lines
should not be impeded by the incorporation
of sharp bends, angle valves, or flap valves.
Unavoidable changes in the cross-section in
lubrication lines must have smooth
transitions. Sudden changes of direction
should be avoided if possible.
4.14 General information on lubrication line arrangement

SKF MKU Series Specifications

General

Brand	SKF
Model	MKU Series
Category	Water Pump
Language	English