Pelsue 1453 User manual

Part #111325-001
Product Manual:
Model #1453
Centrifugal Blower
T.A. Pelsue Company
2500 South Tejon Street
Englewood, Colorado, USA 80110
Tel. [phone] or 303-936-7432
Fax. [phone]
Internet: www.pelsue.com
Email: [email protected]
ISO 9001 Certified

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Since our inception in 1963 – the T.A. Pelsue Company has designed and manufactured high
quality equipment to improve the personnel ef-
ciency and working conditions in various under-
ground, conned, and outdoor areas.
Founded by T. Allen Pelsue, the company has estab-
lished a continuing reputation for excellence in the
production of ne products for a broad spectrum of
industry throughout the world.
Now, in our second generation of family direction,
continued commitment to innovation and quality
makes Pelsue a leading source of equipment for
many types of conned spaces. We specialize
in safety, retrieval, fall arrest, ventilation, cable
placing, splicing, and maintenance nationally and
abroad. With more than 70,000 square feet of facil-
ities available, Pelsue continues the dedication that
has made us pre-eminent in this eld.
ISO 9001 Certified

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Table of Contents
Section Description Page #
1.0......................................General Information.................................. 5
1.1...........................Quality Policy
1.2...........................Pelsue Product Warranty
2.0......................................Introduction & Product Information........ 7
2.1...........................Serial Number
3.0......................................Conguration & Assembly........................ 8
3.1...........................Parts Diagram & List
4.0...................................... Safety.......................................................... 10
4.1...........................Safety Alert Symbol
4.2...........................General Safety Information
5.0......................................Product Operation.....................................12
5.1...........................Product Description & Capabilities
5.2...........................Start-Up & Operating Procedures

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1.0 General Information
T.A. Pelsue Company
Quality Policy
OUR GOAL IS THE PURSUIT OF NEVER-ENDING IMPROVEMENT IN
PRODUCT QUALITY AND BUSINESS SYSTEMS.
METHODS TO BE EMPLOYED IN ATTAINING THIS GOAL WILL INCLUDE
NEW PRODUCT QUALITY PLANNING, EMPLOYEE TRAINING, AND
UTILIZATION OF EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT GROUPS TO SOLVE
PROBLEMS.
IN AN INCREASINGLY COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE, ENSURING
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS ONE OF THE DIFFERENTIATORS THAT
SETS YOU APART FROM THE PACK AND YIELDS A COMPETITIVE
ADVANTAGE.
THEREFORE, WE WILL SUPPORT TOTAL CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BY
IMPLEMENTING THE ISO 9001 QUALITy SySTEM AND PROVIDING
THE NECESSARY ATMOSPHERE AND TRAINING TO NURTURE THIS
CONCEPT THROUGHOUT OUR ORGANIZATION.
WE WILL MAKE EVERY BUSINESS DECISION AS THOUGH THE QUALITY OF
THE PART OR SERVICE PROVIDED WAS DESTINED FOR OUR OWN
OR OUR FAMILY’S USE. WE WILL ALWAYS THINK QUALITy FIRST.
EVERY T.A. PELSUE COMPANY EMPLOYEE IS EXPECTED TO COMMIT TO
THIS PHILOSOPHY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OR HER DAILY TASKS.
QUALITY FIRST!
T.A. PELSUE COMPANY SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
1.1 Quality Policy

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1.2 - Pelsue Product Warranty
PELSUE PORTABLE PRODUCT WARRANTY
• Pelsue products are designed and engineered to perform as stated in published specications. Quality materi-
als and workmanship are used in the manufacture of this product. With regular maintenance and proper care,
Pelsue equipment provides many trouble free hours of operation.
• The T.A. Pelsue Company warrants to the buyer that material furnished will conform to specications and will be
free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of shipment to the original buyer, for the period listed
by product description on the reverse side of this warranty statement.
• In the event of failure of any components of a Pelsue product within the warranty period, service must be pre-
approved by the T.A. Pelsue Company and service must be performed by the T.A. Pelsue Company Parts and
Service Department in Englewood Colorado, or at the option of T.A. Pelsue Company, service may be performed
at any designated service center, which may include any authorized service center for the component manufac-
ture.
• Damage or failure due to misuse, mishandling, or unauthorized modications will not be covered by this warranty.
Unless otherwise agreed, the T.A. Pelsue Company shall repair or replace the defective components within (30)
calendar days of notice of failure. T.A. Pelsue Company’s obligation hereunder, shall be limited to the repair or
replacement of the product or component as set forth above, and shall not include any liability whatsoever for
damages caused by such failure, including but not limited to consequential or incidental damages owing from
use or lack of use of product.
• Any replacement, repair, modication, installation or other service performed by the T.A. Pelsue Company shall
be warranted by the remainder of the unexpired period of the warranty, or for a period of (90) calendar days,
whichever is longer.
• All materials or parts returned for credit or warranty shall be returned only with prior approval, and will be subject
to factory inspection before credit is allowed. Parts claimed defective will be replaced upon request and will be
invoiced as purchased, subject to credit when the parts claimed to be defective have been received and exam-
ined by the factory.
• This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including any warranties of mer-
chantability or warranties of tness for any particular use and all other obligations or liabilities in connection with
the sale of this equipment.
Product Description Warranty Coverage*
• Blowers................................................................................................. 1 year
• Heaters................................................................................................ 1 year
• Blower Hoses/Ducts............................................................................. 3 months
• Pel-Cans and Caddys...........................................................................1 year
• Hose Adapters...................................................................................... 1 year
• Manhole Shields & Manhole Guards................................................... 1 year
• Pel-Brite Work Lights............................................................................ 6 months
• Planks and Plank Supports.................................................................. 6 months
• Duct Rodders and Accessories............................................................ 6 months
• Submersible Pumps............................................................................. 6 months
• Discharge and Suction Hoses for Pumps............................................. 3 months
• Wheel Chocks...................................................................................... 1 year
*From date of shipment to original buyer.
T.A. Pelsue Company, 2500 South Tejon Street, Englewood, Colorado 80110, 800-525-8460

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2.0 - Introduction & Product Information
Congratulations on your choice of a Pelsue Model #1453 Centrifugal Blower to compliment your conned space
ventilation operation. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to exceed conned space requirements
and regulations in order to meet the needs of the discriminating operator for efciency and safety during conned space
entry operations.
Safe, efcient and trouble-free operation and maintenance of the system requires that anyone who will be operating,
maintaining, or inspecting the equipment, read, understand and follow all the operation, safety, maintenance, and inspec-
tion instructions contained within this manual. This manual covers the Pelsue Model #1453 Centrifugal Blower. Use the
Table of Contents as a guide to nd specic information.
Keep this manual available for future reference if required, and as a tool in the training of new operators.
This product is a part of a system for conned space
ventilation operations. The user must read, understand
and follow the instructions contained in this manual
before using this equipment. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
2.1 - Serial Number
Product Serial Number
Always give your dealer the serial number of your Pelsue conned space venti-
lator product when ordering parts or requesting service or other information.
The specication & rating decal is permanently embossed with a serial number.
The rating decal is located at the top of the housing of the centrifugal blower
as shown in Fig. 2a . The specication & rating decal will appear as shown to
the right in Fig. 2b. A space has been provided below for the recording of the
serial number for future reference.
Figure 2b: #1453
Serial Number Decal
MODEL:__________________________________________
Serial Number :_____________________________________
#1453
SERIAL
NUMBER
LOCATION
Figure 2a: Serial Number
Location

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3.0 - Conguration & Assembly
Upon initial receipt of the Model #1453 Centrifugal Blower, inspect the packaging for any evidence that the product may
have been damaged in shipment. While unpacking the product, inspect all of the components for damage. If damage
to any of the components is discovered, Alert the shipping carrier immediately of the damage to the shipment.
Refer to the following parts breakdown diagram (Figure #3.1a) and the accompanying parts list (Table #3.1a) for iden-
tication of parts in the event replacements become necessary. The parts list table displays applicable part numbers,
descriptions, and quantity per assembly.
* Replacement parts can be ordered from the T.A. Pelsue Company at 800-525-8460.
3.1 Parts Diagram & List
Figure 3.1a: #1453
Parts Diagram
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Table 3.1a: #1453
Parts List
3.1 Parts Diagram & List (continued)
ITEM
NUMBER
PART NUMBER DESPCRIPTION QUANTITy
3 124389-Y13 WELDMENT - 12 GA STEEL, ALL CENTRIFUGAL BLOWERS 1
4 124343-001 WELDMENT - CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER HOUSING FOR 8" HOSE 1
5 112650-001 WHEEL - BLOWER, 3/�" BORE, 7.00" X �.00" 1
6 106407-001 KEY - BLOWER SHAFT, 3/16" SQ. X 1.00" LG. 1
7 44H-101001 SPRING - ENG MOUNT (VIBRATION ISOLATOR) 4
8 124624-001 GRIP - SLIDE-ON, ROUND GRIP, FITS 3/�" OD 1
9 100188-002 FOOT - RUBBER, 1-1/2" OD W/REC WASHER 4
10 124344-002 ADAPTER PANEL - MOUNTING PATTERN FOR ENGINES 1
11 113238-001 SUCTION ADAPTER - FOR 1450 SERIES BLOWERS 1
12 112298-001 GRILLE - INTAKE, 13 GA STEEL WIRE, BLACK FINISH 1
13 118519-001 RIVET - STAVEX, BLIND FLANGE DOME, BLACK 16
14 125236-001 WELDMENT - BLOWER HANDLE, 1/�" THICK PLATE WITH 3/�" BAR 1
15 114154-010 SCREW - HEX HD, 5/16"-2� UNF X 1.00" LG, PLATED 4
16 100157-011 SCREW - CAP, HEX HD, 5/16"-18 UNC X 1-1/2", PLATED 4
17 100050-010 WASHER - FLAT, 5/16" TYPE A, W, PLATED 16
18 112394-001 ENGINE - HONDA, 4HP, GASOLINE, ROPE START 1
19 124347-700 INSERT - FOR 7.00" BLOWER WHEEL, FORMED ALUMINUM 1
20 100157-007 SCREW - HEX HD, 5/16"-18 UNC X 3/�" LONG, PLATED 4
21 107942-001 NUT - STOVER, 5/16"-18 UNC, GRADE 5 12
22 100157-015 SCREW - CAP, HEX HD, 5/16"-18 UNC X 2-1/2", PLATED 4
23 101427-002 SCREW - CAP,HEX HD,1/�"-20 UNC X 3/�" PLATED 4
24 100050-009 WASHER - FLAT, 1/�" IN, TYPE A, W, PLATED 10
25 100121-009 WASHER - LOCK, 1/�: IN, HELICAL SPG, PLATED 6
26 100604-010 SCREW - CAP, HEX HD, 1/�"-20 UNC X 1" PLATED, GRADE 5 2
27 103059-001 DECAL - "! WARNING ! - CHECK OIL LEVEL PRIOR TO EACH USE" 1
28 111837-001 DECAL - DIRECTIONAL ARROW, BLACK 2
29 111326-001 DECAL - ID AND SERIAL PLATE, WITH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, 1453 1
30 110123-001 DECAL - "WARNING DO NOT OVER SPEED" 3600 RPM, WHT/RED 1
31 104602-001 DECAL - "CAUTION", "FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY", 1" X 3" 1
32 125238-001 ADAPTER RING - FOR SMALLER SUCTION ADAPTERS 1
33 125302-001 SHIM - CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER, 0.250" THICK AL, ENGINES 1
34 111566-001 DECAL - "PELSUE" WITH "P" LOGO, 2"H X 5"W, BLACK 1
35 120386-001 NUTSERT - THIN SHEET, 1/�"-20 UNC, CRIMP-IN STYLE 6
36 900306-001 DECAL - "INSPECTED BY - DATE", ADHESIVE BACK, 1.5" X 5/8" 1
37 104151-001 WASHER - RIVET BACK UP, 7/32" ID X 7/16" OD, SS 8

#111325-001 - Product Manual: Model #1453 CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER - Revision 04 - Date: 06-05-2015
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The following section will address the safety precautions which must be adhered to when working with Pelsue conned
Space Ventilation equipment such as the #1453 Centrifugal Blower. Any user must familiarize themselves with the
information in this section before utilizing the equipment.
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messages. The appropriate signal
word for each message has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER- Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations or for hidden or unseen hazards.
WARNING- Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury and
includes obvious and hidden hazards. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION- Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
You are responsible for the safe operation of your Pelsue #1453 Centrifugal Blower. You must ensure that anyone who
will operate or work around the equipment be familiar with conned space ventilation procedures. This manual will take
you step-by-step through the workings and capabilities of the #1453 Centrifugal Blower and alert you to good safety and
operating practices while using the system.
Remember, you are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you. Make
these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that everyone operating in or around a conned space
is familiar with the procedures recommended and follows safety precautions. Remember, most accidents can be pre-
vented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
• The most important safety device on this equipment is a safe operator. It is the operator’s responsibility to read
and understand all of the safety and operating instructions presented within this manual and to follow them.
Most accidents can be avoided.
• A person must understand the operation of this equipment and be trained in it’s usage before operating the
equipment. An untrained operator exposes himself and others to possible serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modication may impair the function and/or safety and
could affect the life of the equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
4.0 - Safety
4.1 - Safety Alert Symbol
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This Safety Alert symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! yOUR SAFETy
IS INVOLVED!
The Safety Alert symbol identies important safety messages on your Pelsue Con-
ned Space Product and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the
possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instruction in the safety message.
Why is this symbol important to you?
3 BIG Reasons: Accidents Disable and Kill.
Accidents Cost You Money.
Accidents Can Be Avoided.
!