Lubrication; Adding Oil; Oil Change - GE OSMONICS TONKAFLO SS Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

6.7

Lubrication

6.7.1

Adding Oil

Add oil to the oiler bottle; do not fill directly into the oiler reservoir. After filling,
allow at least fifteen minutes to elapse before measuring the oil level (Figure
3.6, Initial Cold Setting for Constant Level Oiler).
approximately 2/3 to 3/4 full, and not completely full, for best operation of the
Trico Oiler. The oiler bottle is designed to maintain a constant oil level in the
bearing frame. Refer to Section 3.12 (Lubrication of Pump Bearings) for oil
type.
6.7.2

Oil Change

THE RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGE INTERVAL IS 2000 HOURS OF PUMP
OPERATION OR SIX MONTHS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. Refer to Section 3.12
(Lubrication of Pump Bearings) on oil filling. The crossbar support for the oiler
must be installed; do not discard.
Always add oil into the oiler bottle; do not fill directly into the oiler reservoir.
Before starting, check the static oil level on the oil sight gauge (Figure 3.7,
Initial Cold Setting for Constant Level Oiler). After starting the pump, check for
formation of oil drops on the oil eye. Do not set oil level too high. Lubrication
of the bearings is with an oil mist and not immersion.
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Fill the oiler bottle