Paragon P857 User manual

P857 Blower Operator's Manual 11/15/2019
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Dry Bulk Blower
Installation Manual
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WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE
MACHINERY
BEFORE READING
MANUAL FULLY

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Table of Contents Page
Safety Precautions ……………………………………….. 2
Safety Check List …………………………………………. 2
Blower Specifications …………………………………….. 3
Parts List ……………………………………………………. 4-9
Mounting …………………………………………………… 10-12
Preventative Maintenance ……………………………….. 13
Lubrication Instructions …………………………………... 13
Operation Instructions ……………………………………. 13
Warranty ……………………………………………………. 14
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1. Do not operate before reading
the enclosed instruction
manuals.
2. Use adequate protection,
warning and safety equipment
necessary to protect against
hazards involved in installation
and operation of this
equipment

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Safety Precautions
•Rotating shafts can be dangerous. You can snag
clothes, skin, hair, and hands. This can cause serious
injury or death.
•Do not work under the vehicle when the engine is
running.
•Do not work on a shaft (with or without guard) when
the engine is running.
•If the power take off and/or shaft are still exposed after
installation, install a guard.
•Install a support strap when servicing a drive shaft to
prevent personal injury.
•A serious or fatal injury can occur....
-If you lack proper training.
-if you fail to follow proper procedures.
-if you do not use proper tools and safety
equipment.
-if you assemble driveline components improperly.
-if you use incompatible driveline components.
-if you use worn-out or damaged driveline
components.
-if you use driveline components in a non-approved
application.
•This manual contains safety instructions.
Read, understand and follow this manual.
-Get proper training.
-Learn and follow safe operating procedures.
-Use proper tools and safety equipment.
-Use proper components in good condition.
Safety Check List
Complete prior to blower operation
Truck # ____________________________
Transmission # ____________________________
P.T.O. # ____________________________
P.T.O. Ratio ____________________________
Blower model # ____________________________
Blower serial # ____________________________
Date ____________________________
Inspected by ____________________________
☐Is P.T.O. ratio, torque and rotation correct?
☐Mount P.T.O. as per manufacturer’s recommendations
and refill transmission.
☐Ensure oil level is at the center of the sight glasses.
☐Driveline installed correctly and blower can be rotated by
hand.
☐Air inlet filter is connected and mounted away from tractor
exhaust.
☐Remove camlock dust cap, discharge pipework open to
atmosphere.
☐Tractor engine at idle. Slowly engage P.T.O. Check for
correct rotation and airflow.
☐Slowly take blower up to operating speed.
☐Check for vibration, mechanical noise, oil leaks and
mounting integrity.
☐Stop blower. Connect blower discharge hose to trailer and
run blower at operating pressure of trailer (15 psi) for 15
minutes at normal speed.
☐Does relief valve allow 15 psi tank pressure?
☐Does engine maintain correct rpm throughout the test?
☐Turn off truck engine, wait for blower to stop turning.
Check fusible plugs, relief valve, filter, pipework and oil
sumps for integrity.
☐Is correct engine speed label visible in cab?
☐Install driveline warning labels to both sides of the frame.
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Blower Specifications
Air Flow
CFM
Max.
Pressure
Max.
Vacuum
Speed Range
Weight
P857
390-1000
20 psi
(see note 1)
17” Hg.
1800-3000
(see note 2)
361 lbs
Note:
1) Reduce the maximum operating pressure by 1 psi for each 2000 feet of altitude.
(Example: at an altitude of 4000 feet, the maximum working pressure of the blower will decrease by 2 psi)
2) Check max P.T.O. RPM for speeds above 2500.
Performance Chart for Power Take-off Operation
Blower Speed
RPM
Pressure Performance and Horsepower
Vacuum Performance and Horsepower
12 PSIG
16 PSIG
20 PSIG
12” of Hg.
16” of Hg.
17” of Hg.
CFM
HP
CFM
HP
CFM
HP
CFM
HP
CFM
HP
CFM
HP
1800
473
36
446
47
424
59
482
19
436
22
418
25
1900
510
38
480
50
460
63
520
20
475
25
460
27
2000
545
40
518
52
496
65
559
21
515
27
494
29
2100
580
42
555
55
530
69
595
22
545
28
530
30
2200
618
44
590
58
568
72
632
23
571
29
555
31
2300
645
46
625
60
605
75
665
24
610
30
695
33
2400
690
48
662
63
640
78
697
25
655
31
636
34
2500
718
50
690
66
675
81
740
26
690
33
670
36
Front
12.12”
17.90”
Thermal relief (2 places)
Left Hand Thread
Bottom Shaft Shown
1-1/2” Round with 3/8” key
M16
Mounting
Holes (4)
M12
Flange
Holes (4)
2.63”
Side
24.30”
Top Shaft
Black Cap

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Vertical Airflow Pressure Only Filter Connection
Vertical Airflow Pressure/Vacuum Filter
Connection
Note: Bottom Outlet Filter
is always recommended
for Vertical Airflow.
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
4 5 6 7 8 9
1 or 2
3
31 32 33 34 29b
30 29 28 27
#
P/N
Description
QTY
1
625-006
Filter, Assy S/S T850/T1050/ P857 psi only
1
2
625-002
Filter, Assy S/S T850/T1050/ P857, psi/vac
1
3
508-029
Bracket- Mounting no holes- P857 VA
1
4
508-021
Angle Strap
2
5
533-005
2” Street Elbow
1
6
610-012
Relief Valve 16 psi
1
6
610-013
Relief Valve 18 psi
1
6
610-014
Relief valve 20 psi
1
7
565-001
Dustcap 3”
1
7
565-002
Dustcap 4”
1
8
567-002
Camlock 3” male x 4” NPTM
1
8
533-045
Camlock 4” male x 4” NPTM
1
9
563-002
Muffler, 4” TTMA x 4” FNPT - steel
1
10
228-105
3/8” Bolt 1-1/2” long
2
11
294-009
3/8” Washer
2
12
284-008
3/8” Nut GR5 plated
2
10
228-066
7/16” Bolt TTMA Flange
6
11
296-011
1/2” Washer Plain Flat (for TTMA Flange)
6
12
284-007
7/16” Nut TTMA Flange
6
13
526-011
TTMA Gasket
1
14
509-010
Discharge Flange
1
15
526-002
Flange Gasket
1
16
128-025
M12 x 30 Bolt- Discharge Flange
4
17
196-008
M12 Washer- Discharge Flange
4
18
128-037
Cap Screw M16 x 35mm
4
19
194-007
M16 Lock Washer
4
20
228-095
5/8” Cap Screw Angle Strap
2
21
294-011
5/8” Lock Washer Angle Strap
2
22
296-014
5/8” Flat Washer Angle Strap
2
23
284-015
5/8” Nut Angle Strap
2
24
601-000
P857 Blower
1
25
526-002
Flange Gasket
1
26
124-020
Cap Screw M12 x 25mm
2
27
509-005
Suction Flange
1
28
124-023
Cap Screw M12 x 85mm
2
29
291-012
4”-6” Hose Clamp
2
30
587-002
Hump hose- 5”
1
31
625-003
Filter Assy S/S CDL9, PSI/VAC
1
32
587-000
Hump Hose Reducer- 4” x 5”
1
33
588-003
Tube, Aluminum 5” x 5” long
1
34
587-005
Hose, 3-1/2” long x 5” ID-EPDM
1
29b
291-012
4”-6” Hose Clamp
4