Viking Pump QS1224A

Bracket Grease Fitting 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 on the adjusting screw.

Install a pressure gauge in the discharge line.

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?

Ensure all fittings are properly lubricated.

Clean any excess grease from the fittings and surrounding areas.

Ensure pressure in the chamber is completely vented

Lock out or make non-operational the driving means

Identify the liquid the pump has been handling

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

Loosen the two set screws in the outer face of the bearing housing

Rotate the bearing housing clockwise until it cannot be turned anymore

Mark the outside diameter of the bearing housing and the pump bracket

Oil Type and Quantity Verification

Verify the correct oil type is used based on temperature

Verify the correct oil quantity for each reducer size

Check lubricant level for A Size reducer

Check lubricant level for B Size reducer

Check lubricant level for C Size reducer

Was the reducer filled to the proper level before start-up?