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Preparation of the pump
Before start-up, the pumps should be lled with clean hydraulic oil.
(minimum 50%).
► Fluid
Use a mineral hydraulic oil type HLVP according to DIN 51502 (or HV
according to ISO 11158) with viscosity between 10 and 400 cSt.
It is in this viscosity range that the pump keeps its volumetric
characteristics.
The optimal viscosity range is between 20 and 30 cSt.
A maximum viscosity of 1000 cSt is accepted when starting up at low
speed and without pressure.
If you wish to use other uids, please consult our Customer Service
Department.
Maximum temperature of uid in the pump should not exceed 80°C.
► Drive and assembly recommendations
If cardan shaft drive: check the quality and correct installation of the
cardan shaft.
For PTO mount applications, be careful to respect the tightening
recommendations in terms of pump onto PTO and PTO onto vehicle
gearbox. (according to the PTO manufacturer's specications).
If the mounting on the PTO is not lubricated, grease the splines with
graphite grease (example Molycote G rapide).
LEDUC pumps are not designed to withstand any axial or radial load
on the pump shaft. Check your installation conforms to this require-
ment.
► Elastic support device
For pumps with a greater overhang torque than that accepted by the
PTO, it is recommended to use an elastic support device to support
the weight of the pump.
This support has to be designed to avoid strain on the pump ange.
We do not sell the elastic support.
It must be suitable for the environment of the pump assembly.
► Sart-up
▪ Open the supply valve if there is one.
▪ Check the valve is in “back to tank” position.
▪ Start up at low speed, or by successive starts/stops.
▪ Let the pump run for one to two minutes, and check that the ow
is regular.
▪ Check the pump is running correctly, with neither vibrations nor a
normal noise.
▪ After several hours of operation, check the tightening torque of the
pump on the PTO according to the PTO manufacturer's specications.
► Maintenance
Some regular checks are necessary, namely:
▪ tightening of pump to PTO;
▪ cleanliness of fluid;
▪ state of lter.
Fluid viscosities as a function of temperature
Temperature °C
-30-40 -20 -10 0 2010 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140
3.0
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9
10
12
20
100
1000
10 000