Manual 2017 Rev C p/n 2017
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05
Installation
DANGER
!
Assure that properly sized vacuum breaks/
relief valves are used on the inlet side of
the blower. Also assure that properly sized
pressure relief valves are used on the outlet
of the blower. The sizing shall be such to
assure that the proper
À
ow can be achieved
without exceeding the rated vacuum and
pressure ratings.
DANGER
!
Blower housing and associated
piping or accessories may
become hot enough to cause
major skin burns on contact.
WARNING
!
Use lock out/tag out procedures
to disable the electrical energy
source before any service or
work is done on the blower.
WARNING
!
Avoid extended exposure in
close proximity to machinery
with high intensity noise levels.
Wear adequate ear protection.
OTE:
N
Use proper care and good procedures in
handling, lifting, installing, operating, and
maintaining the equipment.
LUBRICATION
Every blower from Tuthill Vacuum & Blower
Systems is factory-tested, oil-drained, and shipped
dry to its installation point. Fill both independent oil
reservoirs to the proper level before operation.
Shaft bearings at the gear end of the blower are
splash-lubricated by one or both gears dipping into
an oil reservoir formed in the gear end plate and
cover. Shaft bearings at the drive end of the blower
are lubricated by a slinger assembly dipping into
an oil reservoir. Before starting the blower,
¿
ll the
oil sumps as described in
Filling Procedure on
page 16
.
Add oil to the blower in the quantity listed
in
Table 4-1 on page 8
. Make sure oil level is
maintained within the notched area of the sight
glass.
See Figure 5-3
. Lower drive blowers have
“bull’s eye” type oil level gauges. Maintain oil levels
at the center of the glass.
WARNING
!
Never attempt to change or add lubrication
while the blower is running. Failure to heed
this warning could result in damage to the
equipment or personal injury. Oil must be
checked when the blower is NOT running.
WARNING
!
Properly dispose of the spent lubricants.
Refer to the manufacturer of the lubricant and
any regulations to assure proper and safe
disposal.
WARNING
!
Do not start the blower until you are sure oil
has been put in the gear housing and rear
cover. Operation of the blower without proper
lubrication will cause the blower to fail and
void the warranty.