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TEMPEST TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

4708 N. BLYTHE AVENUE

FRESNO, CA 93722

800-346-2143

559-277-7577 FAX: 559-277-7579

TEMPEST POSITIVE PRESSURE POWER BLOWER

PARTS LIST

DO NOT REMOVE PULLEYS, THIS WILL VOID WARRANTY

CONTACT FACTORY FOR PROPER PROCEDURE

BELT-DRIVE UNITS

ITEM DESCRIPTION

FRONT GRILL

REAR GRILL

NYLOCK BUSHING

1A GRILL EMBLEM

NYLOCK

15A LEFT LEG

1B NEOWASHER

7B NEOWASHER

15B RIGHT

LEG

1C GRILL BOLT

GRILL BOLT

ENGINE

FAN BLADE

BEARING ASSY

16A MUFFLER

2A BUSHING

SHAFT KEY

STEP BAR

3 BELT

9 FRONT

FOOT

18 STEP

SPRING

4 TOP

PULLEY

10 FRAME

19 REAR

SPRING

ASSY.

SHROUD

GAS TANK

REAR FOOT PAD

5A FRONT TRIM

ROCKER SPR. LATCH

WHEEL BOLT

ENGINE PULLEY

HANDLE ASSY.

WHEEL

Summary of Contents for POWER BLOWER

Page 1: ...POWER BLOWER OPERATIONS MANUAL APRIL 2007 Tempest Technology Inc 4708 N Blythe Ave Fresno CA 93722 800 346 2143 www tempest edge com...

Page 2: ...R to provide Positive Pressure Ventilation PPV to remove heat gases and smoke from the interior of a burning structure TEMPEST has expanded into other industries and found new applications for its pro...

Page 3: ...s manual to provide the owner operator of TEMPEST products with both general and specific information regarding the safe and proper operation and maintenance of the equipment described within Contact...

Page 4: ...on 4 1 Fuel and Fuel Tank Capacities 4 2 Operation 4 3 Set Up Starting and Stopping Instructions 4 4 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Procedures 5 1 Oil Change 5 1 Air Cleaner and Elements 5 2 Cooling System S...

Page 5: ...Fails To Start 7 1 Poor Blower Performance 7 2 Blower Movement 7 2 PART NUMBERS Honda Belt Drive Blowers 8 1 Honda Direct Drive Blowers 8 2 Tecumseh Belt Drive Blowers 8 3 Tecumseh Direct Drive Blower...

Page 6: ...ed 1 Carefully read this Operation and Maintenance Manual before attempting to operate service or disassemble any part of your TEMPEST POWER BLOWER 2 Never operate the unit when mentally or physically...

Page 7: ...nclosed or confined area Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas exposure may cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death 11 The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot...

Page 8: ...act the factory regarding your Power Blower PRODUCT MODEL NO SERIAL NO TEMPEST TECHNOLOGY CORP Figure 1 1 Please write the Serial Number of your TEMPEST POWER BLOWER in the spaces below This will aid...

Page 9: ...Warranty Be sure to fill out and return the warranty card to TEMPEST TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION in order to activate the warranty Figure 1 2 Figure 1 2 General Information 3 2...

Page 10: ...E Industrial Type Straight Banded V Belt On Belt Drive Blowers or Direct Drive On Direct Drive Blowers BEARINGS Locking Self Aligning and Permanently Lubricated FRAME Rugged Lightweight Square Steel T...

Page 11: ...EH 10 0 23 690 10 2 643 30 50 23 50 32 50 137 BD 27 H 13 HONDA 13 0 23 943 10 2 672 30 50 23 50 32 50 155 Direct Drive Gasoline Power Blowers DIRECT DRIVE GAS ENGINE HP CFM S B RPM WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT...

Page 12: ...1 00 26 00 72 EB 24 ELECTRIC 1 TEFC 12 867 7 1 736 28 25 22 50 30 00 75 EB 36 ELECTRIC 1 TEFC 13 281 8 1 750 41 50 24 50 43 50 94 Electric Blower Power Requirements Based upon 115 v blower on a 20 amp...

Page 13: ...buildings This creates a safer environment for them to work in and makes it easier for them to find victims and extinguish the fire Figure 1 3 PPV relies on two principles 1 a cone shaped air pattern...

Page 14: ...creates a wide stable conical air pattern Second the seven blade air movement impeller used on all Tempest blowers is designed to create high pressure These two features make the Tempest Power Blower...

Page 15: ...t for any damage that might have occurred during shipping Should you find any damage PLEASE NOTIFY TEMPEST TECHNOLOGY IMMEDIATELY AT 1 800 346 2143 ENGINE OIL Be sure to use only high quality detergen...

Page 16: ...ce and make sure that the engine is level Remove the oil fill plug or dipstick POUR OIL SLOWLY into the crankcase Replace oil fill plug or dipstick and tighten securely Refer to the engine manufacture...

Page 17: ...FROM ENGINE AND COMPONENTS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE FUEL TANK CAPACITY ENGINE CAPACITY QUARTS LITRES BRIGGS 5 5 HP 96 FL OZ 3 QUARTS OR 2 85 LITERS HONDA GX160 5 5 HP 121 6 FL OZ 3 8 QUARTS OR 3 6...

Page 18: ...ER PRIOR TO MOVING SET UP Position the blower in the desired location making sure it is placed on a flat hard and debris free surface STARTING 1 Set the fuel valve in the ON position 2 Set the stop sw...

Page 19: ...Move the throttle to the desired speed NOTE Some blowers may tend to walk if the throttle is not in the full position STOPPING 1 Move the throttle to the IDLE position 2 Move throttle lever to the OFF...

Page 20: ...r Cap Check the engine oil level before each use The oil should be changed after the first three 3 operating hours and every 50 hours thereafter Oil changes should be performed more frequently if the...

Page 21: ...wer is operated in extremely dusty conditions NOTE NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITH THE AIR CLEANER REMOVED RAPID ENGINE WEAR WILL RESULT FROM CONTAMINANTS SUCH AS DUST AND DIRT BEING DRAWN THROUGH THE CARBU...

Page 22: ...d linkage This will ensure adequate cooling and correct engine speed Refer to the engine manufacturer s Owners Manual for additional cooling system information SPARK PLUG A correctly firing spark plug...

Page 23: ...al engine dealer EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM State regulations require that all manufacturers of gas powered engines furnish written instructions describing the Operation and Maintenance of the emission c...

Page 24: ...to pry or push the engine downward to tighten the belt s Figure 4 3 The belt s should be snug and have very little play DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE BELT S Figure 4 2 4 Tighten the front engine mount bolts...

Page 25: ...THE FOLLOWING BLADES EB18 blade 260 075 requires a J 5 8 bushing DD18 blade 260 075 requires a J 1 bushing BD18 blade 260 075 requires a J 3 4 bushing EB21 blade 260 019 requires a J 5 8 bushing DD21...

Page 26: ...o the adjoining threaded holes in the bushing Figure 4 6 Turn the screws in a clockwise manner Tighten the cap screws progressively with the wrench Evenly tighten each cap screw to a turn successively...

Page 27: ...30 requires a G 1 bushing and a 3 16 X X 1 key EB18VSF blade 260 068 requires a G 5 8 bushing and a 3 16 X 1 3 8 key EB16 blade 260 069 requires a G 5 8 bushing and a 3 16 X 1 3 8 key EB21VSF blade 26...

Page 28: ...onto the bushing hub assembly and insert the three screws through the blade and turn evenly but do not tighten Make sure blade is in line with hub then tighten screws Fig 4 10 Locate the blade and bus...

Page 29: ...lower contact the factory for assistance at 800 346 2143 Maintenance Schedule EACH USE NEW BLOWER FIRST 3 HOURS EVERY MONTH OR 10 HOURS EVERY MONTH OR 25 HOURS EVERY MONTH OR 50 HOURS EVERY MONTH OR 1...

Page 30: ...Therefore optimum placement is dependent on the size of the entrance opening the size of the blower and the distance between the blower and the entrance opening Figure 5 1 Due to the size of the cone...

Page 31: ...entrance openings that is door openings of three feet by six and one half feet maximum effectiveness is achieved by placing two blowers in line with each other As in Figure 5 2 blower A is positioned...

Page 32: ...es of pressurized air Remember that some openings such as loading dock doors can be reduced in size by partially closing the door to reduce the size of the entrance opening that must be covered by pre...

Page 33: ...portion of the entrance opening The air flowing past the entrance opening will force the exhausting contaminants to follow its direction to the exterior of the building Figure 5 3 Exhaust Opening Pos...

Page 34: ...tive when utilized with exhaust opening that is the same size or slightly larger than the size of the entrance opening 3 A single blower powered by 10 HP or 13 HP engine is most effective when utilize...

Page 35: ...positive pressure ventilation Although cold damp weather conditions may limit the ability of smoke to rise these atmospheric conditions will not limit the ability of blowers to move contaminants hori...

Page 36: ...QUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OIL ALERT SYSTEMS THE ENGINE WILL NOT START IF OIL IS LOW CHECK THE SPARK PLUG FOR A SPARK 1 Remove the spark plug wire clean any dirt from around the spark plug base and remove...

Page 37: ...TO PAGE 5 6 IF THE FUEL IS MORE THEN TWO MONTHS OLD REPLACE THE FUEL WITH FRESH FUEL Blower Movement or Walking ADJUST THE RUBBER FOOTPADS ON THE BACK OF THE BLOWER BY TURNING THEM EITHER IN OR OUT AD...

Page 38: ...0 004 120 004 120 004 120 004 7C GRILL BOLT 100 002 100 002 100 002 100 002 8 BEARING ASSY 600 068D 600 068D 600 068D 600 070 8A SHAFT KEY 300 009 300 009 300 009 300 009 9 FRONT FOOT 580 006 580 006...

Page 39: ...C 600 137 600 216 600 037 600 192 600 103 7 ROCKER LTCH 600 159 600 159 600 159 600 159 8 HANDLE GAS ELEC 600 077 600 217 600 198 600 156 600 199 9 NYLOCK BSHNG 120 002 120 002 120 002 120 002 10A LEF...

Page 40: ...NEOWASHER 120 004 120 004 120 004 120 004 7C GRILL BOLT 100 002 100 002 100 002 100 002 8 BEARING ASSY 600 069C 600 069C 600 068D 600 071 8A SHAFT KEY 300 009 300 009 300 009 300 009 9 FRONT FOOT 580...

Page 41: ...C 600 137 600 216 600 037 600 192 600 103 7 ROCKER LTCH 600 159 600 159 600 159 600 159 8 HANDLE GAS ELEC 600 077 600 217 600 198 600 156 600 199 9 NYLOCK BSHNG 120 002 120 002 120 002 120 002 10A LEF...

Page 42: ...100 002 100 002 100 002 5 FRONT FOOT 580 006 580 006 580 006 580 006 6 FRAME 600 117 600 192 600 103 600 034 7 ROCKER LTCH N A 600 159 600 159 N A 8 HANDLE ASSY 600 077 600 156 600 199 N A 9 NYLOCK B...

Page 43: ...N ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 FRONT GRILL 7 REAR GRILL 14 NYLOCK BUSHING 1A GRILL EMBLEM 7A NYLOCK 15A LEFT LEG 1B NEOWASHER 7B NEOWASHER 15B RIGHT LEG 1C GRILL BOLT 7C GRILL BOLT 16 ENGINE 2...

Page 44: ...LEC MTR 2A BUSHING 7 ROCKER SPR LATCH 13 STEP BAR 2B SHAFT EXTENSION KEY 8 HANDLE 14 STEP SPRING 2C SHAFT EXTENSION 9 NYLON BUSHING 15 REAR SPRING ASSY 3 SHROUD 10A RIGHT WHEEL LEG 16 REAR FOOT PAD 3A...

Page 45: ...S LIST POLE MOUNT GOLF ELECTRIC UNIT ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 FRONT GRILL 3A FRONT TRIM 6 ELECTRIC MOTOR 1A GRILL EMBLEM 4 RING GRILL 6A SHAFT KEY 1B NEOWASHER 5 REAR GRILL...

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