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Cleaning the piping and Suction Pit
;
after the piping has been
installed, it should be cleaned and emptied of welding waste, welding rod
ends and other foreign material. Likewise, the suction pit should be
thoroughly cleaned of all loose rubbish. AD, AB & TU pumps are Grease
lubricated design
The grease-lubricated bearings have been lubricated
before shipment. For bearings the following greases are recommended
which are available in the market.
firm name
1450rpm
2900 rpm
INDIAN OIL
SERVOGEM 3 SERVOGEM 2
CALTEX
STARFAK 3
STARFAK 2
HIND PETROLEUM NATRA3/LITHON3 NATRA2/LITHON 2
GREASING FREQUENCY
SERVICE
GREASE
PERIOD
Normal, 8-hour day operation. Room free of dust and damaging
atmosphere.
6 Months
Severe, 24-hour day operation. Room with moderate dust and /
or damaging atmosphere, or outdoor service.
1 Month
Light, approximately 10-hour week. Room relatively free of dust
and damaging atmosphere.
1 Year
