Wärtsilä Sweden AB

Box 8006
SE-402 77 Göteborg, Sweden
delivery
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Engine Group Engine Type Ref. Date Issue Document No. Page
8 Lubricating system Nohab F, W25, W25SG, WN25DF vsl, osi 911108 3 91 974 002 00E 1(2)

Flushing lubricating system

The parts of the lubricating oil system that are installed on site must be flushed clean by circulating oil through them,
before the engine is put into service. Dirt in the lubricating oil - or insufficient oil supply - can cause serious damage
to bearings, shafts and other precision components when the engine is started.

Make sure that all pipes, valves, coolers and other
components in the external lubricating oil system
are throughly flushed before the engine is put into
service. If the system has not been properly cleaned,
the lubricating oil filter on the engine may become
overloaded, so that it allows dirt and solid particles
to enter the internal parts of the lubricating system.
To avoid damage to the engine when it is started
up, it is absolutely essential for the system to be
thoroughly cleaned.
Note: Filter cartridges must be replaced after the
preliminary test runs have been completed.
Flushing is carried out as follows, with the internal
lubrication system of the engine disconnected.
1. Disconnect the inlet pipe to the lubricating oil
filter on the engine (see figure above).
2. Fit an oil resistant hose (diameter 50 - 75 mm)
to the flange nearest the engine. Connect this
hose by using a separate flange and a strong
hose clip.The hose should be long enough
to reach down to the engine sump or to the
lubricating oil tank (see figure).
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3. Make a temporary filter consisting of a piece of
wire gauze (approx. 20 mesh/inch), supported
by a perforated plate, clamped between two
flanges (see fig).
4. Attach filter to lower end of hose by using same
type of hose clip as above and then place the
filter in the sump or lubricating oil tank.
5. Remove the thermoelements from the ther-
mostat valves through which the flushing oil
will pass.
6. Blank off the by-pass pipe on the lube oilcooler,
to ensure effective flushing of the cooler. (Re-
move the blank flange from the by-pass pipe
and flush this pipe through before re-connecting
to the engine).
7. Start the stand-by pump and commence flushing
of the system. To give the best possible results
in the shortest time, the oil should be kept hot
during flushing. The oil pipes should also be
tapped with a hammer during flushing.
8. Inspect the gauze in the temporary filter after
a few hours of flushing. If there is dirt on the
gauze it should be cleaned off; flushing is then
continued,with regular inspection of the gauze,
until no further contamination appears on it.
9. Flush the inlet pipe to the filter and re-assemble
the system so that it is ready for engine star-
tup.
10. Keep a continuous watch on the drop in oil
pressure through the filter during test running
of the engine. The maximum drop, with cold
oil, should be approximately 0.16 MPa.
11. Clean the filter and replace the cartridges after
test running.