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1. INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of a new
PD PLUS
™
Rotary Positive Displacement Blower
from
Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems
. Please examine the blower for shipping damage, and if any damage
is found, report it immediately to the carrier. If the blower 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 blower is
stored outdoors be sure to protect it from weather and corrosion.
PD PLUS
blowers 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 blower. 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 identifi cation 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 1012-1:1996 - Compressors and vacuum pumps - Safety Requirements - Part 1: Compressors
1.2 SCOPE OF MANUAL
The scope of this manual and the Declaration of Incorproation includes the bare shaft rotary positive
displacement blower.
2. CONVENTIONS AND DATA PLATE
2.1 GRAPHIC CONVENTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
This manual is the result of a risk assessment according to 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.