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M-D Pneumatics

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Rotary Positive Displacement

Air Blower System

Qube

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Models

400
800
1600

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Manual 2011 0112 ENG

Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems tuthillvacuumblower.com 800.825.6937

WARNING: Do Not Operate Before Reading Manual

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Summary of Contents for M-D Pneumatics Qube 1600

Page 1: ...stem Qube Models 400 800 1600 OPERATOR S MANUAL Manual 2011 0112 ENG Tuthill Vacuum Blower Systems tuthillvacuumblower com 800 825 6937 WARNING Do Not Operate Before Reading Manual Operator s Manual Tuthill Qube Rotary Positive Displacement Air Blower System ...

Page 2: ... 4 8 2 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING LUBRICATION 13 5 OPERATION 14 5 1 START UP CHECKLIST 15 5 2 STOPPING 15 5 3 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 15 5 4 ACCESSORIES 16 5 4 1 NOISE CONTROL ENCLOSURE 16 5 4 2 INTEGRAL SILENCER BASE 16 5 4 3 COOLING FAN 16 5 4 4 AIR FILTER RESTRICTION GAUGE 17 5 4 5 DISCHARGE PRESSURE GAUGE 17 5 4 6 CHECK VALVE 17 6 MAINTENANCE 18 6 1 OIL INDICATOR FILL AND DRAIN 18 6 2 ...

Page 3: ...ns for the Tuthill blower and the electric motor included with your Qube We urge you to read and understand all operation and maintenance instructions prior to startup 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 ord...

Page 4: ...A PLATE General Operation and Symbols on Data Plate MODEL NUMBER This identifies the specific model and designation of the package SERIAL NUMBER Each package has a unique serial number This number is to be used with any service issues and with any contact with the manufacturer MAWP This states the maximum allowable working pressure MAWP of the package BLOWER SHAFT SPEED This is the shaft speed of ...

Page 5: ...l is placed at the process outlet High pressure and flow exist at the process outlet with exposure to pressure relief valve 3 DESCRIPTION TABLE 1 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL MAX RPM MAWP psi bar APPROXIMATE WEIGHT LBS KG WITHOUT MOTOR WITH MOTOR 400 4800 18 1241 824 374 1599 726 800 4000 18 1241 2550 1157 3550 1611 1600 3200 18 1241 3202 1453 5202 2360 For additional bare shaft blower information refer t...

Page 6: ...ith all applicable regulatory requirements 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 Specifications Table Table 1 states the maximum operating speed in RPM rotations per minute the maximum pressure Do not exceed thes...

Page 7: ...s of time before placing the unit in operation When this is required do the following 1 Cover and seal all machine openings to prevent t he entrance of water and dirt 2 Cover all openings of open dripproof motors to prevent the entrance of rodents 3 We do not recommend outside storage but if it is the only alternative be sure to drain all traps and attendant piping if the storage conditions can re...

Page 8: ... as the blower will concentrate these gases This could result in damage to the unit and surrounding property and lead to personal injury or death The louvered area in the rear of the Qube enclosure provides blower air intake on atmospheric inlet systems and air intake for the cooling fan Do not block or restrict this opening or the blower and or motor may overheat and fail The supply air for the c...

Page 9: ...med by a qualified and licensed electrician in compliance with NEC and IEC standards and local codes as applicable Be sure to investigate the local requirements before installing your Qube For the Drive Motor refer to the data plate on the drive motor for wiring details The power supply should be adequate and free of parasitic loads that will cause an undervoltage condition during the operation of...

Page 10: ... higher discharge pressure FRONT VIEW FRONT VIEW QUBE 1600 QUBE 800 QUBE 400 FRONT VIEW END VIEW BACK VIEW TOP VIEW TOP VIEW TOP VIEW ISOMETRIC VIEW ISOMETRIC VIEW ISOMETRIC VIEW END VIEW BACK VIEW END VIEW BACK VIEW PRESSURE OR OPTIONAL VACUUM GAUGE OIL LEVEL OIL LEVEL DISCHARGE CONNECTION OPENING FOR OPTIONAL REMOTE BLOWER AIR INTAKE PRV OPENING INLET EXHAUST INLET FILTER RESTRICTION GAUGE PRESS...

Page 11: ...e used NOTE Failure to use flex connectors at the intake and discharge connectors will cause stress at these location and could cause connection and equipment failures External piping at the intake and discharge connections shall be fully supported NOTE Failure to properly support the pipe at the intake and discharge connections will result in stress in these locations and could result in the unit...

Page 12: ...n put in the gear housing and front cover Operation of the blower without proper lubrication will cause the blower to fail and void the warranty 4 8 1 OIL FILL INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Do not start up the blower until you are certain that it has been properly and fully lubricated NOTE Only check oil level when the machine is shut down Before starting the unit fill oil reservoir as instructed below see Fi...

Page 13: ...g and the gears will begin to take their toll and the lubricant will thicken making matters worse The unit will run hotter and the wear on running surfaces will increase Generally the lubricant will appear dirtier this is actually material rubbed off the unit s components The discoloration comes from overheating the additive package An indicator of the breakdown of a lubricant is the increase in t...

Page 14: ...ressure or vacuum levels are exceeded process fluids will migrate to other parts of the blower and system CAUTION Do not touch hot surfaces The upper limit of the blower operation is 445º F 229º C Do not touch the blower while it is in operation and assure blower is cool when not in operation CAUTION Do not stop the blower if there are high outlet pressures in the outlet piping Unload the outlet p...

Page 15: ...ng chart Apply the load and observe the operation of the unit for one hour If minor malfunctions occur discontinue operation and refer to the Troubleshooting chart 5 2 STOPPING CAUTION Do not stop the blower if there are high outlet pressures in the outlet piping Unload the outlet piping prior to shutting down the blower 5 3 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE Your Qube includes a pressure relief valve or PRV t...

Page 16: ...ll standard manufactured discharge silencers supplied with rotary positive displacement blowers the discharge silencer included with your Qube is of a design that is not ASME code stamped Local jurisdictions may require any pressure vessel that can experience pressure greater than 14 9 PSIG 1027 mbar g to be ASME code stamped Consult your insurance carrier if operation above 14 9 PSIG 1027 mbar g ...

Page 17: ...type check valve designed for minimum pressure loss and positive closure on shutdown The Qube check valve is a low loss swing type check valve Its T pattern design allows for easy maintenance if necessary Swing check valves can fail to operate if not properly maintained Frequently check for damaged loose or missing parts With power off and locked out hand operate valve to insure springs are in goo...

Page 18: ...D DRAIN The Qube oil can be completely serviced from the front of the machine see Figure 4 An indicator is provided to show minimum and maximum oil levels The oil can be drained by removing the drain cap Oil can be added via the clear plastic reservoir Check oil level only when the machine is shut down 6 2 AIR FILTER Your Qube is equipped with an air filter except closed loop systems designed for ...

Page 19: ...the indicator moves downward When the pin reaches the lower most position the belt tension should be readjusted such that the indicator is again in the bottom position It is recommended to check belttensionmonthlyandmake any manual adjustments found necessary 1 Turn off and lock out power to your Qube 2 Turn top latches and open top panel of the enclosure 3 Remove front door by removing 2 bolts an...

Page 20: ... that it is protected from corrosion by following these steps 1 Spray the interior lobes housing and end plates with rust preventative This should be repeated as conditions dictate and at least on a yearly basis 2 Fill both end covers completely full of oil 3 Firmly attach a very prominent tag stating that the end covers are full of oil and must be drained and refilled to proper levels prior to st...

Page 21: ...roper mounting or pipe strains Check mounting alignment and relieve pipe strains Excessive pressure differential Reduce to manufacturer s recommended pressure Examine relief valve and reset if necessary Worn gears Replace timing gears See the Disassembly section Excessive operating temperature Excessive pressure differential Reduce pressure across blower Rotor end or tip drag Insufficient assemble...

Page 22: ...be NLGI 2 premium grade petroleum base lithium grease For food grade requirements Use Citgo Clarion Food Grade HTEP grease NLGI No 2 grade It meets all requirements of FDA Regulation 21 CFR 178 3570 the former USDA H 1 approval requirements for lubricants having incidental contact with food RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS FOR ROTARY BLOWERS AND VACUUM BOOSTERS RECOMMENDED MINERAL BASED LUBRICANTS AMBIENT T...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES ...

Page 24: ...STRICTION GAUGE PRESSURE ONLY 1 9 PRESSURE GAUGE 1 10 ENCLOSURE 1 11 INLET HOSE PRESSURE ONLY 1 12 FLANGE ADAPTER 4 1 13 GASKET 1 14 BLOWER 1 15 OIL SYSTEM 1 16 MOTOR 1 17 MOTOR SHEAVE 1 18 V BELT 1 19 BLOWER SHEAVE 1 20 FAN HUB ADAPTER 1 21 FAN 1 22 BELT TENSIONER ASSY 1 23 MOTOR PLATTEN WELDMENT 1 24 BASE WELDMENT 1 25 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 1 26 CHECK VALVE 1 27 4 NPT NIPPLE 1 28 DRAIN PLUG 1 29...

Page 25: ...25 DRAWING FOR QUBE 400 EXPLODED VIEW 1 26 2 27 3 28 4 29 5 30 6 31 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ...

Page 26: ...ILENCER CAST AIREND MACHINING 1 13 BELT TENSIONER ASSY 1 14 SILENCER CAST MOTOREND MACHINING 1 15 MOTOR PLATTEN WELDMENT 1 16 UNLOAD VALVE STRATE 1 17 MOTOR 1 18 BUSHING 1 19 SHEAVE 1 20 BUSHING 1 21 SHEAVE 1 22 V BELT 23 FAN HUB ADAPTER 1 24 FAN 1 25 RESERVOIR 1 26 FLANGE ADAPTER 6 1 27 GASKET 2 28 BLOWER 1 29 OUTLET WELDMENT 1 30 GASKET OUTLET 1 31 VALVE CHECK 6 1 32 VALVE PRESSURE RELIEF 2 1 33...

Page 27: ...27 DRAWING FOR QUBE 800 EXPLODED VIEW 1 26 2 27 3 28 4 29 5 30 6 31 7 32 8 33 9 34 10 35 11 36 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ...

Page 28: ... 9 SILENCER BASE 1 10 BELT TENSIONER ASSY 1 11 MOTOR PLATTEN WELDMENT 1 12 OPTIONAL UNLOAD VALVE 1 13 OIL DRAIN PLUG 1 14 BUSHING 1 15 SHEAVE 1 16 BUSHING 1 17 SHEAVE 1 18 V BELT 19 FAN HUB ADAPTER 1 20 FAN 1 21 OIL RESERVOIR 1 22 GASKET 1 23 BLOWER 1 24 CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY 1 25 OPTIONAL 1 26 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 1 27 BASE 1 28 VIBRATION ISOLATOR 4 29 FORKLIFT POCKETS 2 30 OIL LINES NOTE REFER T...

Page 29: ...29 DRAWING FOR QUBE 1600 EXPLODED VIEW 1 26 2 27 3 28 4 29 5 30 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 ...

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Page 32: ...y Seller Unless done with prior written consent of Seller any repairs alterations or disassembly of Seller s equipment shall void warranty Installation and transportation costs are not included and defective items must be held for Seller s inspection and returned to Seller s Ex works point upon request THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON TH...

Page 33: ...mblower com OPERATING DATA FORM PRODUCT REGISTRATION It is to the user s advantage to have the requested data filled in below and available in the event a problem should develop in the blower or the system This information is also helpful when ordering spare parts Model No V Belt Size Length Serial No Type of Lubrication Startup Date Pump RPM Operating Vacuum Pump Sheave Diameter Any other Special...

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