Maintenance Instructions

Lubrication for Gearbox and Electric Motor

Following is the list of consumables required for proper and regular operation of cooling towers.
Gear oil should be changed every 2500 hours of operation or 6 months whichever is earlier.
Motor bearing should be re-greased every 2500 hours of operation or 6 months whichever comes
earlier.

Description Recommended Manufacturer

Sr. No. Name

- Synthetic / Mineral Mobil Oil corp.

- AGMA Lubricant No. 5 Shell Oil Co.
1 Gear Oil - ISO VG 220 Total
Chevron Oil Co.
Phillips Petroleum Co.

- Grease with lithium complex Esso

soap- PAO oil Mobil
- Base oil viscosity 100 – 160 Shell
2 Bearing grease
cSt at 40°C SKF
- NLGI Grade 1.5 – 3 Kluber
FAG

28 GEA Heat Exchangers