Installation Of Oiler; Initial Cold Setting For Constant Level Oiler - GE OSMONICS TONKAFLO SS Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

An oil sight gauge is provided on the bearing frame so the oil level may be viewed
before start-up as a check on proper installation of the oiler.
Figure 3.6 Figure 3.7

Installation of Oiler

Initial Cold Setting for
Constant Level Oiler
To install the oiler, remove the 1/4-inch pipe plug in either side of the bearing frame.
Using a pipe sealing compound compatible with oil, install the nipple and elbow
assembly as shown in Figure.3.6 (Installation of Oiler). Install the lower reservoir using
the thread sealing compound.
The bearing frame oil reservoir capacity is approximately one quart (one liter). Fill the
oiler bottle and place onto the lower reservoir. Several fillings should be required. DO
NOT try to fill the bearing frame reservoir by pouring directly into the lower reservoir.
On the final bottle fill, allow 15 minutes or more to elapse before measuring the oil
level. On the final fill, the bottle should be approximately 2/3 to 3/4 full, and not
completely full, for best operation of the Trico Oiler.
Check the oil level according to Figure 3.7 (Initial Cold Setting for Constant Level Oiler).
Adjust as necessary, draining excess oil.
Replenish oil in bottle only when oil is no longer visible in the globe.
ON PUMP START-UP, VIEW THE SIGHT GAUGE TO SEE THAT OIL DROPLETS FORM ON
THE SIGHT GAUGE, indicating sufficient oil level. The oil level will rise gradually in the
sight gauge in a few minutes to the center of the eye, or just above the center.
The bearings are lubricated by a mist. Setting the initial cold oil level higher than
specified will result in higher oil operating temperatures and reduced oil life.
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