Tuthill 2002 User manual

M-D Pneumatics™
Rotary Positive Displacement Blower
CP Series
Models
2002 3002 4002 5003 6005 7006
2004 3003 4005 5006 6008 7011
3006 4007 5009 6015 7018
Grease Lubrication / Air Service
Splash Lubrication / Air Service
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Manual 2017 Rev C p/n 2017
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WARNING: Do Not Operate Before Reading Manual
Operator’s Manual: Tuthill CP Series Rotary Positive Displacement Blower
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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................. 1
Applicable Documentation ................................................................... 1
Scope of Manual................................................................................... 1
Conventions and Data Plate ....................................................... 2
Graphic Conventions in this Manual ..................................................... 2
Data Plate.............................................................................................. 3
Lifting............................................................................................ 5
Description................................................................................... 6
Flow by Direction and Rotation ............................................................. 7
Specifications........................................................................................ 8
Installation...................................................................................11
General ............................................................................................... 11
Location.................................................................................... 13
Foundation................................................................................ 13
Blower Air Intake ...................................................................... 13
Soft Foot ................................................................................... 14
Safety .................................................................................................. 14
Lubrication .......................................................................................... 15
Filling Procedure ...................................................................... 16

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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Lubrication ............... 17
Hazards Associated With Breakdown or
Ignition of Lubrication .............................................................. 17
Release Lubricated Bearings –
Grease Lubrication Series Only ............................................... 17
Piping Connections............................................................................. 18
Hazards Associated With Hazardous Process Fluids.............. 18
Blockage or Restriction ............................................................ 18
Motor Drives........................................................................................ 19
Direct Coupled ......................................................................... 19
V-Belts ...................................................................................... 19
Setting V-Belt Tension............................................................... 20
V-Belt Troubleshooting ............................................................. 21
Motor and Electrical Connections....................................................... 22
Operation.................................................................................... 23
General ............................................................................................... 23
Start-Up Checklist............................................................................... 24
Stopping.............................................................................................. 25
Recommended Shutdown Procedure to Minimize
Risk of Freezing or Corrosion ............................................................. 26
Maintenance............................................................................... 27
General ............................................................................................... 27
Regular Maintenance.......................................................................... 27
Spare Parts ......................................................................................... 28
Factory Service and Repair ................................................................ 28
Long-Term Storage ............................................................................. 29

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Disassembly and Reassembly.................................................. 30
Disassembly of Blower ....................................................................... 30
Reassembly of Blower ........................................................................ 33
Adjusting Rotor Interlobe Clearance........................................ 36
Lubrication, Final Assembly and Mounting.............................. 37
Troubleshooting......................................................................... 38
Assembly Clearances................................................................ 40
Torque Chart ....................................................................................... 41
Recommended Lubricants........................................................ 42
Recommended Lubricants for Rotary Blowers
and Vacuum Boosters......................................................................... 42
Special Tool Drawings............................................................... 44
Parts List..................................................................................... 46
Cutaway Drawing for Grease Lubrication / Air Service ...................... 46
Parts List for Model CP Series – Grease Lubrication / Air Service ..... 47
Cutaway Drawing for Splash Lubrication / Air Service ....................... 48
Parts List for Model CP Series – Splash Lubrication / Air Service ...... 49
Declaration of Incorporation..................................................... 51
Warranty – Blower Products..................................................... 52
Operating Data Form / Product Registration........................... 53

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Manual 2017 Rev C p/n 2017 1
CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of a new
CP Series Rotary Positive Displacement Blower
from Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems. Please
examine the blower for shipping damage, and if
any damage is found, report it immediately to the
carrier. If the blower is to be installed at a later
date, make sure it is stored in a clean, dry location
and rotated regularly. Make sure covers are kept
on all openings. If the blower is stored outdoors, be
sure to protect it from weather and corrosion.
CP Series blowers are built to exacting standards
and, if properly installed and maintained, will
provide many years of reliable service. Read
and follow every step of these instructions when
installing and maintaining the blower.
OTE:N Record the blower model and serial
numbers of the machine in the
OPERATING DATA form on the inside
back cover of this manual. Use this
identi¿cation on any replacement part
orders, or if service or application
assistance is required.
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTATION
The applicable documents associated with this
manual are:
• 2006/42/CE – Machinery Directive
• EN 1012-1:1996 - Compressors and vacuum
pumps - Safety Requirements - Part 1:
Compressors
SCOPE OF MANUAL
The scope of this manual and the Declaration of
Incorporation includes the bare shaft rotary positive
displacement blower.
INTRODUCTION
01

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GRAPHIC CONVENTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL
This manual is the result of a risk assessment
according to the applicable documents referenced
in Applicable Documentation on page 1. The
following hazard levels are referenced within this
manual:
DANGER
!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
Indicates a situation that can cause damage
to the engine, personal property, and/or
the environment or cause the equipment to
operate improperly.
OTE:N Indicates a procedure, practice, or
condition that should be followed in
order for the equipment to function in the
manner intended.
CAUTION
!
Read manual before operation
or bodily harm may result.
Attention should be given to the
safety related sections of this
manual.
CONVENTIONS AND DATA PLATE
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Conventions and Data Plate
DATA PLATE
WARNING WARNING CAUTION CAUTION
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Figure 2-1 – General Operation and Symbols on Data Plate
The following information is contained on the data
plate:
WARNING
!
Keep body and clothing away
from machine.
During operation, keep body
and clothing away from inlet
and outlet of the blower.
WARNING
!
Do not operate without guards
in place.
CAUTION
!
Hearing protection is required
while the blower is in operation.
Noise levels may reach as high
as 81 dBA.
CAUTION
!
Do not touch hot surfaces.
The upper limit of the blower
operation is 400°F (205°C). Do
not touch the blower while it is
in operation and assure blower
is cool when not in operation.

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Conventions and Data Plate
MODEL NUMBER: The speci¿c model of the blower
SERIAL NUMBER: Unique to each blower
YEAR: Year of manufacture
MAWP: MaximumAllowable Working Pressure
The standard MAWP is per Table 4-2 – Maximum Operating Limits on page
9. The MAWP shall not be exceeded.