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Trico oiler setting (standard)
a) Initial fill via top of housing, using overflow plug to establish correct level (refer to the picture above
b) Release thumb screw and remove bottle. Establish a measurement from the center line of the oiler
connection in bearing housing to the upper cross arm of amounts indicated in the following table
this can
be obtained by completely screwing down constant level oiler lower arm.
c) Fill bottle with recommended oil and install on holder. Remove and fill bottle as many times as is required
to fill the bearing housing up to the cross arm level and no air bubbles appear in the bottle.
d) Remove bottle and ascertain that the oil level is is desired, shown in the table below,from the center line
of oiler connection. Adjust upper cross arm as required and lock in place with lower arm.
Inspection
Inspect the oil level in the bearing housing and the
condition of the oil at least weekly. Oil is always
subject to progressive deterioration from use and
contamination from dirt and moisture which is the
cause of premature bearing wear. For oil lubricated
pumps, fill the bearing housing with correct grade of
oil to the correct level, i.e. constant level oiler bottle
(standard configuration) and sight glass (when fitted
on request).
Replenishment
Replenish the oil in the oiler as required. More frequent replenishment at high temperatures may be required.
Oil change
Frequency of oil change is dependent on pump service and environmental conditions. As a general guide, oil in
the bearing housing should be changed every 4000 operating hours, after the initial change.
Lubrication Specification
The ideal bearing lubricant is a straight well refined, neutral mineral, preferably of the turbine type. It should not
contain free acid, chlorine sulphur or more than a trace of free alkali. It is suggested that the oil conform to the
following physical characteristics.
