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NOTES BEFORE SAMPLING
Sampling containers
Special FRAMO sampling Other sampling containers NB!
containers. These containers to be precleaned. Do not use other
are certified clean and dry. bottles.
Precleaning
SAMPLING PROCEDURE
All sampling shall be taken from sampling valve.
The sampling procedure must be followed precisely in order to avoid external contamination
that will invalidate the result. Never obtain a sample by breaking a line, e.g. by cracking a
joint or by draining a hose. Always take the sample under the cleanest conditions possible.
Proceed as follows:
1. Operate the system for at least 30 minutes prior to taken the sample.
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2. Remove plug. 3. Open the sample container.
Open the sample valve and let the Don't touch the sample valve.
oil flush out for about 10 seconds.
Only if use of alternative sampling container:
4. Fill up the sampling 5. Cap the sampling 6. Close the sample
container. container immediately. valve
NB!. Keep the cap in NB! Assemble
your hand to avoid soil/dirt. the plug.
7. Fill in a oil sample label. Apply the label to the sampling container.
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Hydraulic oil testing
Action required
Test method Limit/ref. Cause and effect if level is exceeded
Particles ISO 4406 Code 16/12 High particle level will cause excessive Replace filter cartridges.
(max. level) wear of hydraulic components and Contact Frank Mohn Services
malfunction of hydraulic system. for assistance.
Viscosity ASTM D 445 (Lower limits): Reduced viscosity indicates: Replenish with same oil type
VG 46: - High shear load / insufficient shear VG 100 oil
38 cSt at 40°C stability. (ISO VG 68 alternatively)
6 cSt at 100°C - Mixing with another liquid. Oil sample to be sent to oil
supplier to check for other
VG 32: Increased viscosity indicates: liquids.
28 cSt at 40°C - Excessive oxidation. Action to be taken in
5 cSt at 100°C - Mixing with another liquid. cooperation with FMS and oil
supplier.
Water ASTM D 95 500 ppm High water content will: - Check for leaking oil
- Increase wear cooler and water content
- Increase corrosion in storage tank.
- Damage the additive package/clog - Use oil purifier to reduce
filters for some types of hydraulic water content.
oils. Contact Frank Mohn Services
for help.
Zinc and 25 % reduction This is for most hydraulic oils the Replenish with normal fresh
Phosphor (ref. new oil) normal antiwear additive and should be oil and contact Frank Mohn
monitored carefully. Services for assistance.
A decreased level will cause increased
wear in the system.
Specific ASTM D (Ref. new oil) A significant change indicates mixing Action to be taken in
gravity 1298 with another liquid. cooperation w/Frank Mohn
Services and oil supplier.
Flash point ASTM D 92 (Ref. new oil) A significant change indicates mixing Action to be taken in
with another liquid. cooperation w/Frank Mohn
Services and oil supplier.
Tan (total ASTM D 664 Ref new oil. Critical values depend on the oil used Rapid change requires
acid no.) and must be informed by the oil additional analysis in
mg KOH/g supplier. (50% increase from new oil cooperation with Frank Mohn
values indicates oxidation of the oil. Services and the
oil supplier.
Chlorides 25 ppm High chloride content will: Stop intrusion of seawater
- Increase wear and contact Frank Mohn
- Increase corrosion Services for assistance.
Calcium (Ref. new oil) Calcium is a part of the additive At increasing level further
package in some hydraulic oils. An analysis must be carried out
increased calcium level indicates mixing in cooperation with Frank
with another type of oil (for inst. engine Mohn Services and the oil
oil). Calcium added to the oil this way supplier.
will damage the additive package,
causing a total breakdown of the system.
