General Equipment EP8HL Operator'S Manual Download Page 3

Manufacturers of light construction 

equipment

620 Alexander Drive SW •  P.O. Box 334  •  Owatonna, Minnesota 55060-0334 USA

Telephone: 800.533.0524  •  International Telephone: +507.451.5510

Telefax: +507.451.5511  •  Sales/Customer Service Department Toll Free: 877.344.4375 (DIGGER 5)

http://www.generalequip.com  •  e-mail: [email protected] 

Congratulations  on  your  decision  to  purchase  a  General  light  construction  product.  From  our
humble beginnings in 1955, it has been a continuing objective of General Equipment Company to
manufacture equipment that delivers uncompromising value, service life and investment return.
Because of this continuous commitment for excellence, many products bearing the General name
actually set the standards by which competitive products are judged.

When  you  purchased  this  product,  you  also  gained  access  to  a  team  of  dedicated  and
knowledgeable support  personnel  that  stand  willing  and  ready  to  provide  field  support

assistance.  Our  team  of  sales  representatives  and  inhouse  factory  personnel  are  available  to
ensure that each General product delivers the intended performance, value and investment return.
Our  personnel  can  readily  answer  your  concerns  or  questions  regarding  proper  applications,

service requirements and warranty related problems.

General Equipment Company places great emphasis upon not only product performance, but also
on product safety. It is important to remember that this product will only be as safe as the operators
which utilize it. It just makes good, common sense to take the time to read and fully understand the
contents of this manual before attempting to utilize this product in service. If you ever do have any
questions  or  concerns  about  this  product,  please  feel  free  to  contact  our  Customer  Service
Department at the telephone numbers listed below for assistance.

If there is anything that I can do to assist your efforts when utilizing this product, please do not
hesitate to contact me. For assistance after normal business hours, telephone me at 507.451.9409

or 507.363.1033. If I am not immediately available, I will attempt to return your call as soon as
possible.

Sincerely,

GENERAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY

Dennis Von Ruden
President

Summary of Contents for EP8HL

Page 1: ...when performing any service related function When ordering replacement parts please supply the following information model number serial number and part number For customer service assistance telephon...

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Page 3: ...able to ensure that each General product delivers the intended performance value and investment return Our personnel can readily answer your concerns or questions regarding proper applications service...

Page 4: ...R HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS TYPE CONFINED SPACE VENTILATION STATIC ELECTRICITY CONSIDERATIONS FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATION TYPE CONFINED SPACE VENTILATION EXPLOSIVE CHEMICAL PROPERTIES CONSIDERATIONS FOR HAZARDOU...

Page 5: ...not perceived and or anticipated by the manufacturer Such misuse and or misapplication of the Blower can lead to the possibility of serious damage injury or even death It is the responsibility of the...

Page 6: ...re is no absolute guarantee that an operator of any given experience level physical size and or physical condition will be immune to the possibility of and or probable physical side effects of the nor...

Page 7: ...AND DEEMED APPLICABLE TO THE SAFE AND PROPER USE AND OR OPERATION OF THE BLOWER FOR ANY SPECIFIC JOB APPLICATION 4 LOCAL LAWS REGULATIONS AND CUSTOMS RESEARCHED FOR AND OR BY THE OWNER OF THE BLOWER...

Page 8: ...ational information video tape supplied by the manufacturer to familiarize each operator with its correct operating procedures When you are going to utilize this Blower DO IT RIGHT avoid the urge not...

Page 9: ...wer motor securely Determine that any grounding wire and or device is in fact properly grounding the motor Failure to properly ground the motor may cause an electrical shock and or electrocution resul...

Page 10: ...lower Determine that eyeglasses and or hearing aid devices are properly secured Use of the Blower is strenuous and causes fatigue Help prevent the cause of an accident Plan to take work breaks as requ...

Page 11: ...ed by others can result in property damage and or personal injury 3 Follow the SERVICE instructions as outlined in the appropriate section of the Operator s Manual 4 Always properly maintain the Blowe...

Page 12: ...ATE A RANDOM SPARK WHICH CAN BE THE IGNITION SOURCE OF AN EXPLOSION SUCH AN OCCURRENCE CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND OR PERSONAL INJURY 1 Using the wrenches remove the steel fasteners from the fra...

Page 13: ...r loose or damaged parts Determine that all controls work freely all safety devices are operative and that information plates are readable It is essential that the Blower and all related accessories a...

Page 14: ...ork activities within a hazardous location type atmosphere Because of the wide number of job applications for the EP8HL Blower it is impossible to develop a written Operator s Manual that is all inclu...

Page 15: ...ard ducts intended for use in nonhazardous location type atmospheres usually orange or yellow in color can not be made to directly attach to the EP8HL Blower without major modifications to the Blower...

Page 16: ...IS A HAZARDOUS LOCATION AND OR A PERMIT REQUIRED ACCESS A HAZARDOUS LOCATION MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROPER ELECTRICAL WIRING DEVICES FOR THE BLOWER STATICAL...

Page 17: ...estricted means for entry or exit 3 The space is not designed for continuous worker occupancy 29 CFR 1910 146 d The term non permit required confined work space is defined in the standard as follows a...

Page 18: ...rtain areas Consult the current National Electric Code for specific information Typical Class I Locations Include Petroleum refining facilities Dip tanks containing flammable or combustible liquids Dr...

Page 19: ...important consideration during the operation of an air ventilation blower in a hazardous location type atmosphere A static discharge can be the ignition source for an explosion Only proper product de...

Page 20: ...FM 20 7 CMM TWO 90 BENDS 578 8 CFM 16 2 CMM Flow rates for the EP8HL Blower were calibrated by the Colorado Engineering Experiment Station Inc Blower components were tested per AT T standard EL2723 PL...

Page 21: ...ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCE WILL NOT AFFORD MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST A POTENTIAL FAULT National Electric Code limits flexible power cords to connections between portable utilization equipment such as th...

Page 22: ...meeting hazardous location requirements can be fabricated in the field utilizing a 10 3 AWG CSA certified extra hard usage cord material and an Appleton ECCL2023 or equivalent receptacle certified fo...

Page 23: ...E IN USE IN HAZARDOUS TYPE ATMOSPHERES STATICALLY CONDUCTIVE DUCTS MUST BE STORED IN DEVICES MEETING A SPARK PROOF CLASSIFICATION USE OF STORAGE DEVICES NOT MEETING A SPARK PROOF CLASSIFICATION CAN CR...

Page 24: ...are aluminum location on the Blower housing as depicted by the information plates The procedure is similar to that utilized to secure clamps to a storage battery Determine that a proper ground connect...

Page 25: ...antly reduce the air flow delivery performance of the Blower However field experience indicates that there can be an occasion where statically conductive ducts are required to be coupled together for...

Page 26: ...IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER S AND OR OPERATOR S TO DETERMINE THAT THE DUCT MATERIAL IN USE FOR THE JOB APPLICATION MEETS ALL APPLICABLE FIRE CODE AND OSHA REQUIREMENTS 6 When storing a stati...

Page 27: ...uch as rusting or bacterial action such as fermentation can also decrease the oxygen level The oxygen level can also be decreased if it is displaced by another gas such as carbon dioxide or nitrogen T...

Page 28: ...ype of work to be accomplished the expected hazards the types of personal safety equipment required and the types of support equipment required A permit will have a section to document atmospheric gas...

Page 29: ...irected at an end wall FIGURE 9 and FIGURE 10 This arrangement will provide for more even air distribution and will more effectively eliminate air spaces in corners where harmful gases may accumulate...

Page 30: ...Service ALWAYS STOP THE MOTOR AND DISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE TO PREVENT THE ACCIDENTAL STARTING AND OR THE POSSIBILITY OF RECEIVING AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK BEFORE WORKING ON THE BLOWER SUCH AN OCCURRENC...

Page 31: ...nstructed of aluminum Do not over torque the fasteners REPLACE ANY DAMAGED FASTENER WITH A FACTORY APPROVED REPLACEMENT PART ONLY USE OF STEEL FASTENERS CAN RESULT IN A DIRECT BLOW CREATING A RANDOM S...

Page 32: ...ation STATICALLY CONDUCTIVE DUCT MAINTENANCE Special air ducts are fabricated from a statically conductive material to dissipate static electrical charges through the ground wire of the power source c...

Page 33: ...of the amount of usage A typical scheduled maintenance program for a statically conductive duct would include but not be limited to the following 1 Clean and visually inspect each component of the duc...

Page 34: ...nst the effects of corrosion and damage If the Blower is not to be operated for a period of 30 days or more proceed to store as follows 1 Clean all accumulated dirt and grease from the Blower utilizin...

Page 35: ...been made to provide data questions inevitably arise In these circumstances contact the Customer Service Department of General Equipment Company for technical assistance Our staff of technical personn...

Page 36: ...r vapors that may travel at low levels for a considerable distance to sources of ignition CAUTION certain substances while perhaps not extremely hazardous in pure states react violently with other mat...

Page 37: ...on sources of ignition such as welding sparks open flame and hot filaments of light bulbs Definition of Combustible Dust NFPA defines a combustible dust as one with an Ignition Sensitivity equal to or...

Page 38: ...dust Moisture content of dusts affects electrical conductivity Minimum Explosion Concentration As with gases there are limiting concentrations of dusts within which an explosion can or can not occur N...

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Page 48: ...EP8HL HAZARDOUS BLOWER FORM GOM7069501 VERSION 1 2 46 Service Parts Section EP8HL Hazardous Location Ventilation Blower...

Page 49: ...EP8HL HAZARDOUS BLOWER FORM GOM7069501 VERSION 1 2 47 EP8HL Series Portable Ventilating Blower...

Page 50: ...inum Nut Hexagon 10 24 UNC Aluminum Screw Machine C S 10 24 UNC x 5 8 Aluminum Screw Cap 1 4 20 UNC x 1 Aluminum Pin Cotter 3 32 x 3 4 Stainless Screw Allen Special Stainless Washer Flat Number 10 Alu...

Page 51: ...1051000 30050400 SG24 5072 999 7 Nut Tinnerman 10 24 Plate Switch ON OFF Plate Serial Number Flow Rate Plate Danger French Plate Danger English Plate Electrical Information Decal General Washer Flat 1...

Page 52: ...EP8HL HAZARDOUS BLOWER FORM GOM7069501 VERSION 1 2 50 EP8HL Series Portable Ventilating Blowers Hose Storage Cannisters...

Page 53: ...D 5010W Cannister Blower Duct For Use On SCHL815 Cannister Cannister Blower Duct For Use On SCHL825 Cannister Handle Hose Latch Cannister With Keeper Screw Cap Button Socket Head 10 24 x 1 2 Plated Sc...

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