VT80BL Instruction Manual
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JETS MUNT S.L
Safety Notes
Please remember the engine is not a toy and has the potential to cause bodily harm to you
and others if misused. The VT80 is a sophisticated piece of machinery and should be
treated with a high level of safety when it is in operation.
The following guidelines should be read carefully and adhered to.
1. Always keep a CO2 or similar fire extinguisher of at least 2Kg of CO2 contents close
when starting and operating the engine
2. Always protect eyes and ears during the starting procedure.
3. Be aware of the extreme intake suction hazard, we advise the use of a suitable
commercial wire mesh Foreign Object Damage guard to protect the engine intake. Ensure
you have no loose items of clothing (ties, etc.) or equipment which can readily be sucked into
the engine intake, even from adjacent to the engine.
4. Always operate your engine in open air away from confined spaces as the engine exhaust
contains gases which can cause asphyxiation and nuisance smells.
5. Do not touch the engine whilst it is running. Turbines rotate at a very high rpm and the
engine casing and exhaust can reach very high temperatures. Ensure anything affected by
heat is kept well clear of the engine and exhaust during operation.
6. Never use the engine near to sources of flammable gases, liquids or materials.
7. Keep unauthorized persons, spectators, children and animals well away from the starting
area (at least 30ft or 10 meters away).
8. Always handle turbine fuel and oil with care as they are highly flammable. Store them in
appropriate labeled containers. Never dispose inappropriately. We recommend the use of
suitable disposable protective gloves for the mixing of turbine oil/fuel.
VT80 Specifications
Dimensions: Outer Diameter 90mm; Length: 240mm
Weight: 950grams (engine only). 1075gr including pump and mountingstrap
Nominal thrust @ 15C and sea level: 80N
Max.RPM: 150,000 rpm
Idle RPM: 45,000 rpm
Idle thrust 4N (0.8lbf)
EGT @ max rpm 550-650 ºC
Fuel consumption 0.29 l/min at 80N
Fuel/ oil: Ke 4% Oil See page 17 for oil types and percentages
