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NOTE
Specially ordered blowers with nonstandard construction, or with rotor end
clearances greater than shown within the
Assembly Clearances
table, will
not have the operating limits specifi ed here. Contact your Tuthill Vacuum &
Blower Systems sales representative for specifi c information.
NOTE
Special attention must be paid when a blower has a higher than standard
ambient suction temperature. Special recommendations for operating
parameters and/or additional cooling may be recommended. Consult the
factory or local representative for appropriate information.
5. INSTALLATION
5.1 GENERAL
DANGER
The blower is not intended to be used with explosive products or in explosive
environments.
DANGER
It is the responsibility of the installer to assure that proper guarding is in
place and compliant with all applicable regulatory requirements.
WARNING
The bare shaft blower can generate excessive noise. Methods to reduce
the noise levels by installing inlet and outlet silencers will be required. Even
with inlet and outlet silencers, hearing protection will be required.
WARNING
Customers are warned to provide adequate protection, warning and safety
equipment necessary to protect personnel against hazards in the installation
and operation of this equipment in the system or facility.
WARNING
The standard MAWP is per Table 2. The MAWP shall not be exceeded
unless specifi c factory testing of the pressure containing components of the
blower has been performed.
WARNING
Table 2 states the maximum operating speed in RPM (rotations per minute)
and maximum temperature. Do not exceed these limits. The installation of
the blower shall take these critical operating parameters into account and
adequate control features implemented.
WARNING
Upon completion of the installation, and before applying power, rotate the
drive shaft by hand. It must move freely. If it does not, look for uneven
mounting, piping strain, excessive belt tension or coupling misalignment or
any other cause of binding. If blower is removed and still does not move
freely, check inside the blower housing for foreign material.