Pressure lubrication unit without cooler
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PRESSURE LUBRICATION UNITS WITHOUT COOLER
1. General
Picture 1. MHP/ /FF_/IP lubrication unit
1.1 Connections
Hoses are fitted with BSP -hydraulic connections. For
process instrument connections refer to instruction
U213.
1.2 Instruments
The instruments (pressure switch) are recommended to
be connected according to the N.C. (Normally Closed)
principle, that in case of wire damage a failure
message can be received.
2. Operating
2.1 Preparing to start-up
Before start-up the following checks must be
completed:
• check the rotation direction of the of the oil pump
(the right rotating direction is marked with an arrow)
• check all electrical protection devices and lockout
procedures for the possible instruments, as well as
the lock out procedures for the driving motor of the
gear unit.
Start up is the critical moment for lubrication. It is
important to monitor the operation of the pressure
lubrication system.
Always ensure the oil pump sucks oil and
generates pressure to the system.
Moventas Oy recommends first connecting the electric
motor for the pump, so that it starts up before the main
motor of the gear unit. It is also recommended to
protect the oil pumps motor with a current relay.
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If shaft driven pumps (types RHP or HP) are used
they must be primed according to instruction 10602
(SHP) or L3206 (HP, RHP).
2.2 Cold start
To prevent cavitation and overloading of the pump the
viscosity of the oil at starting temperature should be
< 2000 cSt.
If the viscosity of chosen oil exceeds the allowed a
thinner oil type can be selected on a case by case
basis. (Please contact Moventas Oy.) If the oil type
cannot be changed these are the alternatives:
• a different oil type can be selected for winter and
summer conditions or
• an oil heater can be used (see section 2.3) or
• synthetic polyalphaolefin (PAO) based oil can be
used.
When the starting temperature drops temporarily,
(e.g., at a downtime) difficulties in the starting of
pressure lubricated gear units can be alleviated by
allowing the electric motor on the pump to run during
the downtime.
If the system includes a by-pass valve, it automatically
opens on start up with cold oil; when the oil pressure
exceeds the set point. The valve will automatically
close when the running temperature becomes steady.
After start up the gear unit warms up quickly, the
maximum pressure valve closes and flow passes the
filter and cooler normally.
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and the lubrication and cooling system of the gear unit

2.3 Oil heating
will work trouble free.
The oil heater consists of a resistor element that is We strongly recommend changing the oil filter with
placed in the oil sump of the gear unit and screwed every scheduled oil change or after the contamination
into the wall of the gear case. It can be removed for indicator alarms.
cleaning. The oil must always first be drained from
the gear unit. 4. Components
The oil heater is controlled by a thermostat. The 4.1 Standard equipment
thermostat must be set so that it switches the oil 2102 Pump
heater on when the oil temperature in the gear unit
falls below temperature shown in table 1: 2203 Filter
2209 Visual contamination indicator
Table 1. Minimum temperatures °C
2421 Pressure gauge
ISO VG class 680 460 320 220 150 100 2421 Pressure switch
Mineral oil +25 +20 +15 +10 +5
4.2 Optional equipment
Synthetic oil +15 +10 +5 0 -5 2209 Electrical contamination indicator
The upper limit of the thermostat is set so the oil 2451 Visual flow indicator
heater switches off at a temperature 8…10°C higher
than the above mentioned switching on temperature. 2451 Electrical flow indicator

3. Monitoring and maintenance

3.1 Monitoring the lubrication system
The gear unit is sufficiently lubricated when the
lubrication pressure in a running temperature is
80…250 kPa (0.8…2.5 bar), measured with the
pressure cauge POS 2421. The oil pressure is
determined by the design of the pipes and operating
conditions.
Pressure switch (pos. 9), switches on when the oil
pressure has risen to 70 kPa (0.7 bar / 10 psi), and
switches off when the pressure drops below 50 kPa
(0.5 bar / 7.2 psi).

3.2 Controlling the filter

Filter contamination indicator (pos. 9 or 13) alarms
when the pressure-differ in the filter rises to 100 kPa
(1.0 bar / 14.5 psi).
• The red knob of the visual contamination indicator
(pos. 9) bounds up when the filter is
contaminated. After changing the filter cartridge
the knob returns back to its original position.
• The line of the electrical contamination indicator
(pos 13, special equipment) N.C (normally closed)
is not active, and N.O (normally open) is active,
when the filter is contaminated. Picture 2. MHP_/A_/FF_/IA flow chart.
In the case of a clogged filter, the by-pass valve on
the filter will open at pressure-differ 160 kPa (1.6 bar
/ 23.5 psi). The oil flow will partially bypass the filter

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