5.6.2.2 Lubricating-oil requirements
Oil requirements based on temperature
For the majority of operating conditions, bearing temperatures run between 49°C | 120°F and 82°C | 180°F,
and you can use an oil of ISO viscosity grade 68 at 38°C | 100°F. If temperatures exceed 82°C | 180°F, refer to
the table for temperature requirements.
Temperature
Oil requirement
Bearing temperatures exceed 82°C |
180°F
Use ISO viscosity grade 100 with bearing-frame cooling or finned-tube oil
cooler. The finned-tube oil cooler is standard with the HT 3196 model and
optional for all other models.
Pumped-fluid temperatures exceed
177°C | 350°F
Use synthetic lubrication.
5.6.2.3 Acceptable oil for lubricating bearings
Acceptable lubricants
Table 10: Acceptable lubricants
Brand
Lubricant type
Chevron
GST Oil 68
Exxon
Teresstic EP 68
Mobil
DTE Heavy Medium
Phillips 66
Turbine Oil VG68
Shell
Turbo T 68
Sunoco
Sunvis 968
Royal Purple SYNFILM ISO VG 68 Synthetic Oil
5.6.2.4 Lubricate the bearings with oil
WARNING:
Risk of explosive hazard and premature failure from sparks and heat generation. Ensure
bearings are properly lubricated prior to startup.
Use a high-quality turbine oil with rust and oxidation inhibitors.
1.
Remove the fill plug.
2.
Fill the bearing frame with oil through the filler connection, which is located on top of the bearing
frame.
Fill the bearing frame with oil until the oil level reaches the middle of the sight glass (319). The cor-
rect volume of oil required for each size of bearing frame can be found in the ‘Oil Volume Require-
ments’ section in the ‘Bearing Maintenance’ / ‘Maintenance’ portion of the IOM.
5.6 Couple the pump and driver
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