10
Repair Service
With proper care Kinney Vacuum Boosters will give years of
reliable service. The parts are machined to very close tolerances
and require special tools by mechanics who are skilled at this work.
When ordering parts, give all booster nameplate information, plus
the item numbers and names as taken from the appropriate assembly
drawing in this book. Numbers shown in brackets ( ) in the
following repair procedures correspond to item numbers in the
drawings.
Should major repair become necessary, it is strongly recommended
that the booster be returned to the factory for repair or to one of the
authorized service facilities that specialize in vacuum booster repair.
Contact the factory for the location nearest you.
Units which are
still under warranty must be returned to Tuthill Vacuum
Systems (TVS) for service.
NOTE:
Before returning any unit, you must call TVS Service
Department (800) 225-3810, for authorization and proper return
procedure.
If your in-house mechanics have been properly trained in booster
repair, special assembly tools are available through TVS Service
Department.
Long Term
Storage
1. Spray the interior (lobes, housing and end plates) with rust
preventative.
2. Fill both end bells completely full of oil.
3. Firmly attach a very prominent tag stating that the end bells are
full of oil and must be drained and refilled to proper levels prior
to startup.
4. Apply a rust preventative grease to the drive shaft.
5. Attach a desiccant bag to either of the covers to prevent
condensation from occurring inside the booster. Make sure any
desiccant bag (or bags) is so attached to the covers that they will
be removed before startup of the booster.
6. Store the booster in an air conditioned and heated building if
possible. At least insure as dry conditions as possible.
7. If possible, rotate the drive shaft by hand at least monthly in order
to prevent the seals from setting in one position.
