De'Ran Gear Specifications: Lubricants Table

LUBRICATION

Use only rust and oxidation inhibited (R&O) gear oils in accordance with American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) standard 250.04 dated Sept. 1981.

For general operating conditions, AGMA lubricant number and corresponding viscosity range are shown on the permanent identification plate attached to the main case of the gear drive. Contact the factory for lubricant recommendations for operation under extremely hot or cold ambient conditions. Gear drives operating in extremely cold weather must be provided with an oil which will flow through the oil lines at start up. Oil flow must be immediate otherwise the bearings and gears will not be properly lubricated. A lube oil heater may be required for consistent cold weather starting.

For ambient conditions between 50 and 125 degrees Fahrenheit use the following:

LUBRICANTS

ISO Viscosity Grade	220
SAE Grade	50
AGMA Lubricant #	5
Viscosity range
SSU @ 100 F	918-1122
CST @ 40 C.	198-242
Celsius	10 to 52
Ambient Temp. F.	50-125
AMOCO	PERMAGEAR/AMOGEAR EP220
CASTROL	ALPHA EP 220
CHEVRON	NL GEAR COMPOUND 220
AMOCO	IND OIL 220
CHEVRON-USA	AW MACH. 220
CITGO	PACEMAKER 220
CONOCO	GEAR OIL 220
DIAMOND SHAMROCK	INDIGO 220
EXXON-USA	TERRESSTIC 220
FINA	PONTONIC N 220
MOBILE OIL	MOBILE GEAR 630
PENNZOIL	PENNZGEAR 220
PHILLIPS	MAGNUS 220
SHELL-USA	OMALA 220
SUN OIL	SUNVIS 999
TEXACO	MEROPA 220

List of brand names is for purpose of identifying types and is not to be construed as exclusive.

OIL CHANGE INTERVAL

Change oil at least every 1000 to 1500 hours of operation. If gear drive is operated intermittently less than 1000 hours per year in a season of two or three months, change oil at the end of that period of operation to eliminate water formed in the gear case due to condensation. More frequent oil changes are necessary for units operating at temperatures above 190 F. or 82 C. Oil temperatures of 200 F. or 93 C. are not dangerous, but will require changes of oil every 500 to 750 hours. To drain oil, remove plug in base flange below the inspection plate. To refill, replace drain plug and tighten securely. Fill through plug located in the inspection plate. If drive is equipped with sight gage, fill to level indicated. If drive is not equipped with sight gage, fill to oil level hole and replace plug.

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