Lubemaster OS600 Std
3102 Operating Manual V2020.01
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LUBEMASTER
OVERVIEW
Thank you for choosing the Lubemaster centrifuge/vacuum dehydration oil cleaning
system. Your system is designed to give simple trouble-free operation over long
periods, with very low maintenance requirements and minimal operating costs.
Lubemaster has been designed to eliminate the need for oil changing and disposal.
By preventing the build-up of water and particles, pristine oil condition can be
maintained at all times. If water levels are kept low, acid build up is prevented and
oil additive degradation will be kept to a minimum, providing the correct oil is being
used in the correct application.
Your oil and machine life can be substantially extended by maintaining the condition
of the oil inside the machinery with the Lubemaster oil cleaning system.
Lubemaster will easily clean all oils throughout the common viscosity ranges and will
maintain particles to sub-micron levels, and water levels to below 50ppm, whilst in
most cases, particularly fixed plant, your machinery continues operating.
There are no elements to exchange with your Lubemaster system, simply wash out
the centrifuge rotor, reassemble and put the machine back to work. There is a
125µm stainless suction strainer in the suction circuit which will need washing
periodically, the frequency depending on the condition of the oil being cleaned.
This strainer is designed solely to protect the pump from large particles.
The onboard holding tank is designed to hold 200 litres of oil. The tank is 300 litre
which allows room in the tank for foaming should it occur. The oil level should never
raise high in the top site glass as room for expansion must be left in the tank.
Your Lubemaster centrifuge rotor is a delicate precision instrument which will spin
at speeds of up to 5,500 rpm under normal operation. Consequently, the rotor is
very highly balanced and must be handled with extreme care when dismantling and
cleaning so as not to upset the balance of the rotor which can cause excessive
vibration and premature wear.
The spinning rotor is also a very effective energy store which is potentially very
dangerous should the rotor cover be removed whilst the rotor is still spinning. Take
care and allow at least 5 minutes for the rotor to spin down before dismantling for
cleaning.
Never remove the rotor cover until the rotor has completely stopped.
Cleaning the rotor is the only regular ongoing service required during normal
operation of the machine, if not changing oil grades. It is recommended that runs of
equipment which use the same oil be planned, to minimise the need for total
cleaning and flushing of the entire machine. If machinery which uses different oil
grades is being cleaned, eg from gear oil to hydraulic oil, the entire machine will
