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INSTALLATION
General
Carefully check to ensure that no transit damage has been sustained.
If damage has occurred from shipment a claim must be filed with
the carrier immediately; preserve the shipping container for
inspection by the carrier. Do not return the booster to the factory
without first obtaining shipping instructions from Tuthill Vacuum
Systems.
Remove protective covers and plugs only as connections are made.
Mount the booster on a flat, level surface of sufficient rigidity.
Shim under the legs where necessary so as to have each leg of the
booster support a proportional share of the booster weight. This is
necessary to prevent eventual twisting of the booster.
Safety
Booster housing and associated piping or accessories may become
hot enough to cause major skin burns on contact.
Internal and external rotating parts of the booster and driving
equipment can produce serious physical injuries. The booster
should never be run with the inlet or discharge piping removed. If it
becomes necessary to inspect the rotating parts of the booster or to
change V-belts, be absolutely sure that all power to the motor
controls has been shut off, the motor controls are locked out and
properly tagged before proceeding.
Avoid extended exposure in close proximity to machinery with high
intensity noise levels. Wear adequate ear protection.
Use proper care and good procedures in handling, lifting, installing,
operating, and maintaining the equipment.
Other potential hazards to safety may also be associated with
operation of the equipment. All personnel working in or passing
through the area should be warned by signs and trained to exercise
adequate general safety precautions.
CAUTION
Disconnect and lockout power source before any work is started.
