Viking Pump H4224B

Bracket Grease Fitting Lubrication

Select the pump series for lubrication

Add grease to the bracket grease fitting until it comes out of the relief fitting on the opposite side of the bracket

Regrease the bearing housing until grease comes out of the shaft end lip seal

Ensure pressure in the chamber is completely vented through appropriate openings or connections.

Lock out or make non-operational the driving means (motor, turbine, engine, etc.).

Identify the liquid the pump has been handling and understand the necessary safety precautions.

Obtain and review the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for the liquid.

Carefully remove valve cap covering the adjusting screw.

Loosen locknut to allow pressure setting adjustment.

Install a pressure gauge in the discharge line.

Select the oil type based on temperature

Verify the oil quantity for each reducer size

Drain the old lubricant from the reducer

Refill the reducer with the new lubricant

Is the oil filled to the proper level?

Ensure the pump is turned off and isolated from the power source.

Gather necessary tools and materials, including a hand grease gun and multi-purpose grease, NLGI #2.

Apply grease to the following lubrication fittings

Is the grease compatible with the grease used by Viking?

Clean any excess grease from the fittings and surrounding areas.

Is the lubrication process completed for all fittings?

Ensure initial packing adjustment is done carefully

Is the packing gland over-tightened?

Does the inspection reveal the need for packing gland adjustment?

Does the inspection reveal the need for packing replacement?

Contact Viking Pump® representative for Engineering Service Bulletin ESB-521 regarding repacking pump