Lubricators (cont.)
18 Solutions Q&A
5.8 Oils
? 5.8.1 What oils are recommended?
Recommended oils fall into 2 categories:- 1 Oils recommended for use with
all IMI Norgren units (valves, cylinders, fittings and FRL's). 2 Oils which can be
used with IMI Norgren lubricators but not necessarily with other IMI Norgren
equipment. Refer to IMI Norgren technical literature for recommended
lubricants.
? 5.8.2 Can non-recommended oils be used?
Some oils can be tested for suitability, but IMI Norgren cannot be responsible
for use of non-recommended lubricants.
5.9 Simple lubricator troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Remedy
No Drip Rate Oil adjustment knob
fully clockwise.
Low oil level.
Airflow through
lubricator too low.
Blocked oil filter
screen.
Air leaks.
Readjust knob.
Check oil level.
Use smaller size lubricator.
Remove bowl and sight feed
adjustment dome and clear
siphon tube.
Remove sight feed adjustment
dome and clean or replace
screen located in dome
assembly.
Check bowl, filler plug and
sight dome seals. Tighten if
necessary.
Oil Foaming. Over aeration. Check bowl seals for slight
leaks..
Oil Emulsified Water in lubricator. Fit filter immediately up-
stream.
Drip Rate changes
after setting
Fade. Readjust drip rate.
