Alfa Laval AFPX 617XGV-14/74CG, Instruction Manual

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2.5 Lubricants 2 Maintenance Directions
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Always use clean vessels when handling
lubricating oil.
Great attention must be paid not to contaminate
the lubricating oil. Of particular importance is to
avoid mixing of different types of oil. Even a few
drops of motor oil mixed into a synthetic oil may
result in severe foaming.
Any presence of black deposits in a mineral type
oil is an indication that the oil base has
deteriorated seriously or that some of the oil
additives have precipitated. Always investigate
why black deposits occur.
If it is necessary to change from one group of oil
brand to another it is recommended to do this in
connection with an overhaul of the separator.
Clean the gear housing and the spindle parts
thoroughly and remove all deposits before filling
the new oil.
It is of utmost importance to use the lubricants
recommended in our documentation. This does
not exclude, however, the use of other brands,
provided they have equivalently high quality
properties as the brands recommended. The use
of oil brands and other lubricants than
recommended is done on the exclusive
responsibility of the user or oil supplier.
Applying, handling and storing of lubricants
Always be sure to follow lubricants
manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE
Always clean and dry parts (also tools)
before lubricants are applied.
NOTE
Check the oil level before start. Top up when
necessary. For correct oil volume see
chapter
Technical data in the Installation
Manual.