RFPEW Task 1.2.B
Lubricate a grease-lubricated bearing
MMA Method
In order to satisfy NVIC 07-14 Task 1.2.B , MMA students must:
- Successfully complete MMA Assessment OICEW-8-2A Centrifugal pump maintenance (mechanical seal)
NVIC Method
See NVIC method.
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Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency |
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Carry out a watch routine appropriate to the duties of a rating forming part of an engine-room watch.
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RFPEW-A1.3 Safe working practices as related to engine-room operations
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On a vessel, or in a laboratory,
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the candidate lubricates a grease- lubricated bearing.
All
The assessment applies to all RFPEW endorsements.
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The candidate performs (A) or (B) below:
(A) GREASE-FITTING-EQUIPPED BEARING
- Determines from the appropriate lubrication chart the type and grade of grease to use;
- Removes the fitting protective covering if fitted, drain plug, if fitted, and wipes the fitting free of grease and dirt with a rag;
- Removes air from the grease-gun hose by slowly squeezing the handle until grease starts to leave the fitting, and attaches the hose fitting to the bearing of the fitting;
- Slowly pumps in grease until a small amount of clean grease appears but, if the grease meets undue resistance, the candidate notifies the watch engineer; and
- Replaces drain plug and protective cover on grease fitting.
(B) GREASE-CUP-EQUIPPED BEARING
- Determines from the appropriate lubrication chart the type and grade of grease to use;
- Obtains a sufficient clean quantity of correct grease;
- Removes the drain plug opposite the grease cup and ensure that the hole is free from hardening grease;
- Removes the cap from the grease cup;
- Wipes out the grease cup with a rag;
- Fills the grease cup with grease;
- Installs the cap onto the grease cup and force grease into the bearing housing;
- Continues and repeats as necessary until grease begins to flow out the drain hole;
- Wipes excess grease from the bearing housing with a rag; and
- Reinstalls the drain plug.
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