Manual 2003 Rev D p/n 2003
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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS FOR
TUTHILL BLOWER AND VACUUM
BOOSTERS
Tuthill positive displacement blowers and vacuum
boosters require proper lubrication for bearings,
seals and gears to operate effectively and
efficiently. Oil is distributed from the oil reservoir
to the critical components by means of oil slingers
that are attached to the rotor shaft. In certain
models of CP Series blowers, a high-performance
grease rated for high temperatures is used on the
drive-end bearings.
Tuthill only recommends the use of MD full
synthetic lubricants by Tuthill in its blowers and
vacuum boosters. MD lubricants are specifically
formulated using unique additives that provide
maximum protection and extend the life of your
product over mineral oils or semi-synthetic
lubricants.
WARNING
!
Do not overfill the oil sumps. Overfilling can result
in gear damage or oil leaks.
CAUTION
!
Units are shipped without oil in the sumps.
Ensure adequate oil has been added before
operating.
Tuthill offers oils that are suitable for a wide
range of operating temperatures that are based on
model, operating speed and discharge temperature
of the product.
FOR OXYGEN-ENRICHED SERVICE
Blowers and vacuum boosters operated in oxygen
enriched applications should only use non-
flammable, PFPE full synthetic lubricants. Blowers
and vacuum boosters used in hydrogen service
should only use Tuthill MD full synthetic oil
OTE:
N
Oxygen-enriched service only applicable
for PD Plus blowers and vacuum
boosters.
CAUTION
!
Tuthill does not accept responsibility for
damage caused by use of lubricants that are not
recommended by Tuthill.