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c)
Stuffing box dimensions (depth of box, outside diameter, and shaft
or sleeve diameter); also, stuffing box pressure and temperature
d)
Shaft speeds
e)
Sealing cage (lantern gland) location and width
f)
Table 14
Lubrication Schedule for Centrifugal-Type Pumps
Lubrication Point
Action Required
(1)
Antifriction bearing
Check temperature (with thermometer); if
M
running hot, bearing is probably over
lubricated; remove excess lubricant.
Drain lubricant; flush lubricant wells and
Q
lubricant.
Ball-thrust bearing
Add fresh grease to grease cups, but do
M
not attempt to keep grease from coming
out around the collar seal.
Change the grease in the grease cup if
Q
the pump operates more than 50 times a
day; otherwise, change yearly.
Bearing housing
Check oil level in oil housing; do not add
D
oil with pump running; remove oil vent
plug when adding oil.
Open housing; flush with kerosene; add
Q
clean fresh lubricant.
Enclosed shaft-type
Check oil cup; add lubricant as
W
bearing
necessary.
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