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Installation
Operator’s Manual 2010 Rev B p/n 2010
Be certain all piping is clean internally before
connecting to the blower. Place a 16-mesh wire
screen backed with hardware cloth at or near
the inlet connections for the first 50 hours of use
until the system is clean. Clean the screen after
3 hours of operation and completely discard it
once the system is clean, as it will eventually
deteriorate and small pieces going into the blower
can cause serious damage. A horizontal or vertical
airflow piping configuration is easily achieved by
rearranging the mounting feet position.
WARNING
!
Do not operate equipment without adequate
silencing devices since high noise level may
cause hearing damage. (Reference NSHA
Standards).
LUBRICATION (SPLASH)
Before starting the unit, fill oil reservoirs as
instructed below:
1. Remove fill plugs or breathers from the gear
(drive) end and free (non-drive) end plates.
2. Pour oil through the fill hole until oil appears in
the sight glass. Slowly bring oil up to center of
glass. Repeat for both end plates. Fill each oil
sump independently.
3. Re-seal plugs and reinstall in end plates.
4. Check oil levels frequently. Shut down the
blower to properly check oil levels.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
• Every Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems blower
has been factory-tested, oil-drained, and
shipped dry.
• Fill oil reservoirs to the proper level before
operation.
Oil Fill
Oil Sight
Glasses
Oil Drain
Plugs
NOTE:
This illustration shows oil fill, oil drain, and sight
glass locations on both ends.
Figure 3-5 – Locations of Oil Fill, Oil Drain Plug, and Oil
Sight Glass
•
See Recommended Lubricants for Rotary
Blowers and Vacuum Boosters on page 26
for lubricants approved for use in Tuthill blowers.
• Add oil in the quantity shown in
Specifications
Table 3-1 on page 6
.
• Time lapse between oil changes will vary
depending on operating conditions.
• Higher blower operating temperatures are
directly related to higher oil temperatures.
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