Tempest LAMINAR ELECTRIC - LE User manual

POWER BLOWERS
LAMINAR
ELECTRIC - LE
Special Operations
Variable Speed
(SP VS)
Operations
Manual
AMERICAN MADE

Introduction
Page 1
TEMPEST TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION® is the leading manufacturer of
products and accessories for environmental management in reghting and industrial
applications.
Tempest began as a manufacturer of gasoline
and electric powered blowers for the re service.
ese departments use the TEMPEST POWER
BLOWER® to provide “Positive Pressure
Ventilation / Attack” (PPV/PPA) to remove heat,
gases and smoke from the interior of a burning
structure.
Tempest has expanded into other industries and found new applications for its
products. e TEMPEST POWER BLOWER® and PPV/PPA are used by construction
contractors to control dust, fumes and unhealthy gases like carbon monoxide, greatly
improving safety in conned spaces.
TEMPEST TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION® has earned a reputation as a leader and
innovator in the air movement industry and continues in that role today.
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Photo provided by Batt. Chief Rick Howard

About This Manual
Page 2
is manual is produced solely for the use of purchasers and operators of TEMPEST
TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION® equipment. Any reproduction, retransmission,
or other use of the contents of this manual without written consent of TEMPEST
TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION® is strictly prohibited.
It is the intent of this manual to provide the owner/operator of TEMPEST
TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION® products with both general and specic
information regarding the safe and proper operation and maintenance of the equipment
described within.
If aer careful review, any questions arise concerning any portion of this
manual, please contact TEMPEST TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION® for
assistance:
TEMPEST TECHNOLOGY CORP.®
4708 N. BLYTHE AVENUE
FRESNO, CA 93722
Toll Free: 800.346.2143
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-MAIL: [e-mail]
WEB PAGE: www.tempest.us.com
CONTACT:

Table of Contents
Page 3
INTRODUCTION 1
ABOUT THIS MANUAL 2
CONTACT INFORMATION 2
SAFETY GUIDE 4
GENERAL INFORMATION 5
BLOWER IDENTIFICATION 5
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION 5
WARRANTY 5
POWER BLOWER DATA 6-7
POWER BLOWER INFORMATION 8
OPERATING PROCEDURES 9-10
PRE OPERATION 9
VISUAL INSPECTION 9
OPERATION 9
SET-UP 9
STARTING, ADJUSTING, STOPPING 10
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 11
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 11
TROUBLE SHOOTING 12
NOTES 13-16
EXPLODED VIEW 17
PARTS LIST 18

Safety Guide
Page 4
Failure to follow the operating, maintenance and lubrication requirements set forth in
this Operation and Maintenance Manual may result in serious personal injury and/or
damage to equipment.
e following WARNING statements indicate potentially hazardous conditions for
operators and equipment. Make certain that anyone who works on or around the
blower has read and fully understands the safety precautions listed.
1. Carefully read this Operation and Maintenance Manual before attempting to
operate, service or disassemble any part of your TEMPEST POWER BLOWER®.
2. DO NOT operate the unit when mentally or physically fatigued or impaired.
3. Stay away from rotating parts; avoid wearing loose jackets, shirts, and ties. Keep
hands and feet away from the blower.
4. Keep all unauthorized personnel at a safe distance from the blower.
5. Keep all guards in place. DO NOT make repairs while the unit is running. DO
NOT operate if any guard or grille is not in place.
6. Always wear eye protection. Loose debris can be picked up in the air
stream and own in the air.
7. Hearing protection is required. Motor and air noise may exceed safe dB levels.
8. DO NOT move blower while it is running.
9. It is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator to develop and practice the
proper use of the TEMPEST POWER BLOWER® in accordance with generally
accepted ventilation procedures as well as the department’s own operating
procedures before placing the unit into service.

General Information
Page 5
Blower Identication
Each TEMPEST POWER BLOWER® has a model number as well as a serial number.
e model number signies information such as blade diameter, engine type
and horsepower. e serial number relates to information referencing the date of
manufacture. is information is useful should it become necessary to contact the
factory regarding your Power Blower.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
ELECTRIC POWER UNITS:
e serial number is located on a small plate
welded to the frame.
Please write the Serial Number of your
TEMPEST POWER BLOWER® in the spaces
below. is will aid us in identifying which
model you have when assisting you.
Model
Date
Serial No.
Warranty
Warranty information on your unit can be found on the back page of this manual or by
contacting TEMPEST TECHNOLOGY CORP.®
Blower Identication
is plate/information may be
located on the le or right side
of the Blower.

Power Blower Data
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TYPE:
Positive Pressure Ventilation Fan - Laminar Air Flow
BLADE:
AirFlex Fiberglass Reinforced Polyamide Blades
BUSHING:
Keyed Sha and Set or Cap Screws
SHROUD:
“SP” Design Tapered Aluminum w/ Durable Powder-Coat Finish
DRIVE:
Direct-Drive Variable Speed Electric Motor (GFCI Compatible)
FRAME:
Rugged, Lightweight, Square-Steel Tubing with Powder-Coat Finish
TILT MECHANISM:
Dual Foot-Operated Tilt Mechanism (e Winning Step).
Six Position Tilt: +15°, +10°, +5°, 0°, -5°, -10°
GRILLE:
Continuous Circular-Wound, Flat Spiral with 6 Tie Points for Additional Safety.
VIBRATION DAMPENERS:
Steel-Reinforced Rubber.
WHEELS
8” Non-Pneumatic w/ Steel Hubs

Power Blower Data Continued
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SPECIAL OPERATIONS VARIABLE SPEED (SP VS) POWER BLOWERS
Model Part # Blade Size Dimensions (WxDxH) Weight CFM
SP-18-V-2.0 700-452 18” 20.50” x 22.75” x 22.50” 110 lbs. 13,338

Power Blower Information
Page 8
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Figure 1.3
e TEMPEST POWER BLOWER® is
a high powered, portable fan used for
Positive Pressure Ventilation and Attack
(PPV/PPA), ventilation techniques that
quickly and eciently replaces hazardous
interior environments.
PPV and PPA were pioneered in the re ghting industry where re ghters use the
TEMPEST POWER BLOWER® to ventilate smoke, heat, and harmful gases from
buildings. is creates a safer environment for them to work in and makes it easier for
them to nd victims and extinguish the re.
PPV and PPA rely on two principles, (1) an air pattern capable of creating an eective
door seal, and (2) pressure. To accomplish Positive Pressure Ventilation or Attack, the
blower is placed on the outside of the structure. It is positioned so that the air pattern
created by the blower completely seals the entrance opening, or at least 2/3 of it (Figure
1.2). When this seal is achieved, the air pressure is increased equally at all points inside
the structure. When an exhaust opening is created, all of the interior air moves in one
mass towards it. e result is fast, ecient ventilation of the entire structure.
NOTE:
e TEMPEST POWER BLOWER® is the most ecient tool for PPV
and PPA for two reasons. First, the exclusive Tempest SP tapered shroud
design creates a narrow laminar air pattern. Second, the seven blade airex
impeller used on all Tempest SP fans is designed to create high pressure.
ese two features working together make the TEMPEST POWER
BLOWER® a highly eective and ecient ventilation tool.
As with any new technique, Positive Pressure Ventilation requires training
and education in order to be implemented properly and safely. Tempest
oers access to a complete line of training materials, which cover many
applications for this powerful ventilation technique. For more information
visit www.tempest.us.com, www.positivepressuretraining.com or contact us
at 800.346.2143.
Figure 1.2

Operating Procedures
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Pre-Operation
VISUAL INSPECTION
Aer receiving and unpacking your blower, be sure to carefully inspect it for any
damage that might have occurred during shipping. Should you nd any damage:
PLEASE NOTIFY TEMPEST TECHNOLOGY CORP.®IMMEDIATELY AT
800.346.2143
Operation
SET-UP, STARTING AND STOPPING
Assuming the previous Pre-Operation instructions have been followed the blower is
now ready to run.
WHEN USING A GENERATOR, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE
GENERATOR BE RUNNING AT FULL CAPACITY BEFORE PLUGGING
IN ANY ELECTRIC BLOWER.
CAUTION: DO NOT MOVE THE BLOWER WHILE IT IS IN
OPERATION. SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY IS POSSIBLE AS WELL AS
DAMAGE TO THE BLOWER.
ALWAYS SHUT-DOWN THE BLOWER PRIOR TO MOVING.
SET-UP
Position the blower in the desired location, making sure it is placed on a at, hard and
debris free surface.

Operating Procedures Continued
STARTING - SP VS (GFCI COMPATIBLE)
1. Check that the toggle switch is set to STOP.
2. Plug the blower cord into power source receptacle. If power is properly brought to the
control, the “ON” LED and the “STOP” LED indicators will be lit.
3. Engage START toggle. e toggle is momentary switch to start. e center position is
the run location.
4. Adjust the rheostat knob to the desired speed/load.
STOPPING
Stop unit before unplugging from power source. Make sure toggle is set to STOP.
NOTE:
SP VS GFCI systems are set to run on
the cord length and size specied at the
time of purchase. If you wish to run the
unit on a dierent size/length cord than
originally requested, the fan’s drive may
need to be reset. e SP VS is available in
three settings, which may be changed at
anytime. For information on how to adjust
the set cord length and size, please contact
TEMPEST TECHNOLOGY CORP.®
A) 15’ of 12 AWG
B) 200’ of 10 AWG
C) 200’ of 12 AWG
SP VS Controller
Page 10

Maintenance Procedures
Although the Tempest Variable Speed Blowers are designed to eliminate most
maintenance issues, it is imperative that the blowers be inspected before startup on each
use. Please review the following list before using this product.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
EVERY USE
 INSPECT BLOWER FOR DAMAGE AND FIX IF ANY
 TIGHTEN/REPLACE ANY LOOSE OR MISSING PARTS
 INSPECT BLADE FOR NICKS/CUTS OR DAMAGE
EVERY MONTH OR 10 HOURS
 INSPECT & CLEAN SHROUD & GRILLS
If the blade has made contact with a hard object, and damage has occurred, please
follow these simple instructions for removing and reinstalling the blade assembly.
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Trouble Shooting - SP VS
Many factors can contribute to or be the sole cause of problems for electric power
blowers. is section will identify some of these problems and provide solutions to
correct them.
IF THE “ON” AND THE “STOP” LEDS DO NOT LIGHT UP:
MAKE SURE BLOWER IS CONNECTED TO POWER SOURCE.
Conrm that adequate power is being supplied to blower. If power supply is adequate,
DISCONNECT BLOWER FROM POWER SOURCE and check for loose or faulty
wiring on blower electrical system and have a qualied professional perform repairs if
needed.
Connect blower to power source and attempt restarting, if blower still does not run,
contact Tempest at 800.346.2143.
BLOWER RUNS THEN CUTS OFF:
Check that the overload indicator light is lit. If the light is lit, this means there is
insucient voltage going to the unit. is can be caused by too long of a extension cord,
faulty extension cord or low voltage from the power source. If none of the above exist,
the unit may be set to draw more amperage than the power supply delivers. If this is the
case, there is an adjustment inside the drive to correct the amperage draw when running
at 100%. Please contact Tempest for instructions.
BLOWER SURGES WHEN RUNNING ON GENERATOR:
Check generator that it meets the proper voltage output to operate the blower.
BLOWER MOVEMENT OR “WALKING”
• Most Blowers will walk if not running at full speed, make sure the Blower is running at
full speed.
• Make sure the Blower is sitting at and not on small rocks or other objects.
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Notes:
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Notes:
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Notes:
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Notes:
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Electric Power Blowers Exploded View - SP VS
Replacement Parts For SP Gas Powered Blowers
SP 18 VS 700-452
Item # Description Part number
1
1/4 X 1/2 FLAT SOC C/S ZINC
100-079
2HANDLE BRACKET SP18/21 220-069
3* HEIGTH ADJUST BRACKET SST 220-074K
4GRIP BASIC BLOWER HANDLE 220-248
5GRILL HP REAR 230-039
6WHEEL 8" x 2" OFFSET FLAT FREE 240-012 7SPRING TORSION LHW RIGHT 300-018 8
SPRING PLUNGER LOCK
300-170
9
DEBRIS GUARD SP
300-206
10 TRIM FRONT 410-013 11 FOOT PAD 2.23 X 2.50 REAR 580-012 12 FOOT PAD 2.23 X 1.50 FRONT 580-015
13* VS DRIVE 581-182K
14* AS GRILL SP 600-025
15* ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSEMBLY 600-144 16* FRAME SP 600-451K 17* LEG ASY SP LEFT 600-452K 18* LEG ASY SP RIGHT 600-453K 19* WIN STEP SP 600-454K 20* HANDLE SP 600-455K 21* SHROUD SP RED 705-012 22* BLADE ASSEMBLY SP 705-252
* denotes item includes necessary hardware for installation
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21
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11
5
22
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By
Bill
Allen
Rev.
A
Replacement Parts
Electric Powered SP Blowers
700-452
For Technical Support;
1-800-346-2143
or Email
[e-mail]
Specify model number and serial number
of blower when ordering parts.
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Replacement Parts For SP Gas Powered Blowers
SP 18 VS 700-452
Item # Description Part number
1
1/4 X 1/2 FLAT SOC C/S ZINC
100-079
2HANDLE BRACKET SP18/21 220-069
3* HEIGTH ADJUST BRACKET SST 220-074K
4GRIP BASIC BLOWER HANDLE 220-248
5GRILL HP REAR 230-039
6WHEEL 8" x 2" OFFSET FLAT FREE 240-012 7SPRING TORSION LHW RIGHT 300-018 8
SPRING PLUNGER LOCK
300-170
9
DEBRIS GUARD SP
300-206
10 TRIM FRONT 410-013 11 FOOT PAD 2.23 X 2.50 REAR 580-012 12 FOOT PAD 2.23 X 1.50 FRONT 580-015
13* VS DRIVE 581-182K
14* AS GRILL SP 600-025
15* ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSEMBLY 600-144 16* FRAME SP 600-451K 17* LEG ASY SP LEFT 600-452K 18* LEG ASY SP RIGHT 600-453K 19* WIN STEP SP 600-454K 20* HANDLE SP 600-455K 21* SHROUD SP RED 705-012 22* BLADE ASSEMBLY SP 705-252
* denotes item includes necessary hardware for installation
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19
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17
12
7
21
10
11
5
22
14
8
16
6
1
2
3
4
Drawn
By
Bill
Allen
Rev.
A
Replacement Parts
Electric Powered SP Blowers
700-452
For Technical Support;
1-800-346-2143
or Email
[e-mail]
Specify model number and serial number
of blower when ordering parts.
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Electric Power Blowers Parts List - SP VS
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“Committed to Fireghter Safety”
Mission
Statement
Making Hazardous
Environments Safer
Our Core
Values
(e 3P’s of Tempest)
Promote new and
pioneering ideas and
concepts
Produce only the
best, professional
grade quality
products
Provide
excellence in every
customer interaction
Except as otherwise set forth below, any claim by Customer with reference to the Goods sold shall be
deemed waived by the Customer unless submitted in writing to Tempest within the earlier of (i) ve
(5) business days following the date Customer discovered, or by reasonable inspection should have
discovered, any claimed breach of the foregoing warranty, or (ii) thirty (30) calendar days following
the date of shipment. Any cause of action for breach of the foregoing warranty shall be brought
within one (1) year from the date the alleged breach was discovered or should have been discovered,
whichever occurs rst.
Limited Power Blower Warranty
Tempest warrants to the original purchaser that all Tempest gasoline and electric powered blowers
(except the engine or motor) will be free from original defects in workmanship and material, under
normal-use conditions, and Tempest will replace any defective power blower part (except the engine
or motor) if returned during the applicable warranty period, for the time frame indicated below:
Firefighting Industry:
Five (5) years from date of shipment
Industrial/Rental Industry:
One (1) year from date of shipment
Blower Engine / Motor Warranty
e engines manufactured by Honda and Briggs & Stratton are covered by a separate manufacturer’s
warranty for a period of two (2) years. Electric motors manufactured by Magnetek, Marathon, Baldor,
Franklin Electric and Multi-Fan are covered by a separate manufacturer’s warranty for a period of one
(1) year.
Note: Unauthorized repair or modication of the factory assembly or parts voids the warranty.
All information provided in this operations manual is subject to change without notice. Please refer to
our website for the most recent sales terms and conditions.
4708 N. Blythe Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone] • [e-mail]
www.tempest.us.com
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Warranty Information