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1. INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of a new
Mechanical Vacuum Booster
from
Tuthill Springfield
.
Please examine the booster for shipping damage, and if any damage is found, report it immediately to the
carrier. If the booster is to be installed at a later date make sure it is stored in a clean, dry location and
rotated regularly. Make sure covers are kept on all openings. If booster is stored outdoors be sure to protect
it from weather and corrosion.
This manual covers the installation, operation and maintenance of 9000 Series mechanical vacuum
boosters. The boosters are manufactured for either a vertical flow or a horizontal flow. Most in-field drive
conversions can be readily accomplished by changing the location of a few external parts.
Mechanical Vacuum Boosters are built to exacting standards and if properly installed and maintained
will provide many years of reliable service. We urge you to take time to read and follow every step of these
instructions when installing and maintaining your booster. We have tried to make these instructions as
straightforward as possible. We realize getting any new piece of equipment up and running in as little time
as possible is imperative to production.
NOTE
Record the blower model and serial numbers of your machine in the
OPERATING DATA form on the inside back cover of this manual. You will
save time and expense by including this reference identification on any
replacement part orders, or if you require service or application assistance.
1.1 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTATION
The applicable documents associated with this manual are:
• 2006/42/CE – Machinery Directive
• EN 1012-2:1996 - Compressors and vacuum pumps - Safety Requirements - Part 2: Vacuum Pumps
1.2 SCOPE OF MANUAL
The scope of this manual and the Declaration of Incorporation includes the bare shaft mechanical vacuum
booster.
2. CONVENTIONS AND DATA PLATE
2.1 GRAPHIC CONVENTIONS IN MANUAL
This manual is the result of a risk assessment according the applicable documents referenced in section
1.1. The following are hazard levels are referenced within this manual:
DANGER
Indicates an immediate hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates that a physical injury or damage to health or property, if not
avoided, could occur.
CAUTION
Indicates that a potential hazard may occur which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.