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Lubrication
Before starting the booster fill reservoir as instructed below:
1. Remove fill plugs from gear end and free end plates.
2. Pour oil through fill hole until oil appears in sight glass. Slowly
bring oil up to center of glass. See Figure 1.
3. Reseal plugs and reinstall in end plates.
Oil levels should be checked frequently. Booster must be shut
down to properly check oil level.
Note:
Oil may not be added while booster is operating. Oil
reservoirs are under vacuum.
Time lapse between oil changes will vary depending on operating
conditions. Higher blower operating temperatures are directly
related to higher oil temperatures. Boosters utilizing the water
cooling option can extend the interval between oil changes by a
considerable amount. Consult the factory if temperature questions
arise.
Every Kinney booster is factory tested, oil drained and shipped dry
to its installation point. Oil reservoirs must be filled to proper level
before operation.
Boosters with mechanical seals are splashed lubricated. One or both
gears dip into an oil reservoir on the drive end to lubricate bearings
while an oil slinger provides the same lubrication on the opposite
end.
Figure 1 Lubrication
KMBD 240C & 400C models are similar
except the sight gauges are inverted.
Some horizontal flow boosters may
have bulls-eye sight gauges. Maintain
oil level in center of glass.
