Tuthill PD Plus 9000 Series User manual

Tuthill
Rotary Positive Displacement Blower
PD Plus
Models
9016
9020
9027
Horizontal Air Flow
Vertical Air Flow
Horizontal Flow, Single Envelope
Gastight Vertical Flow, Single
Envelope Gastight Horizontal Flow,
Double Envelope Gastight Vertical
Flow, Double Envelope Gastight
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
WARNING: Do Not Operate Before Reading Manual
Operator’s Manual: Tuthill PD Plus Rotary Positive Displacement Blower
Manual 2008 Rev A p/n 2008
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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................................................................................... 7
Specifications........................................................................................ 8
General ............................................................................................... 10
Location.................................................................................... 12
Foundation................................................................................ 12
Blower Air Intake ...................................................................... 12
Soft Foot ................................................................................... 13
Safety .................................................................................................. 13
Lubrication .......................................................................................... 14
Filling Procedure ...................................................................... 15
Recommended Oil Change Intervals....................................... 16

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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Lubrication ............... 17
Hazards Associated With Breakdown or Ignition of
Lubrication ............................................................................... 17
Lubrication – Integral Pressure (19, 86, 55, 82, 66, 69 Series)........... 17
Oil Filter .................................................................................... 17
Oil Pressure Adjustment........................................................... 18
Oil Cooler ................................................................................. 18
Piping Connections............................................................................. 18
Hazards Associated With Hazardous Process Fluids.............. 19
Blockage or Restriction ............................................................ 19
Motor Drives ........................................................................................ 19
Direct Coupled ......................................................................... 19
V-Belts ...................................................................................... 19
Setting V-Belt Tension............................................................... 20
Motor and Electrical Connections ............................................ 22
Operation .................................................................................... 23
General ............................................................................................... 23
Start-Up Checklist............................................................................... 24
Operating ............................................................................................ 25
Water-Injected Blowers ....................................................................... 25
Operation ................................................................................. 26
Shutdown ................................................................................. 26
Recommended Shutdown Procedure to Minimize Risk of
Freezing or Corrosion ......................................................................... 26
Maintenance ............................................................................... 28
General ............................................................................................... 28
Regular Maintenance.......................................................................... 28

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Spare Parts ......................................................................................... 29
Factory Service and Repair ................................................................ 29
Long-Term Storage ............................................................................. 30
Disassembly and Reassembly.................................................. 31
Disassembly of Blower ....................................................................... 31
Free End Disassembly ............................................................. 31
Gear End Disassembly (Series 17/19/46/55/57/81/82/86) ....... 31
Gear End Disassembly (Series 64/66/67/69) ........................... 31
End Plate and Rotor Disassembly............................................ 32
Assembly Of Blower ........................................................................... 32
Preparation of End Plates for Assembly .................................. 32
Lip Seal Installation (Series 17/19/46/86)................................. 32
Lip Seal Installation (Series 55/57/64/66/67/69/81/82)............. 33
Gear End Assembly ................................................................. 33
End Plate Installation (Series 55/57/64/66/67/69/81/82) .......... 33
Free End Assembly .................................................................. 34
Free End Assembly (Series 55/57/64/66/67/69/81/82)............. 34
Adjusting Interlobe Clearance ................................................. 35
Complete Drive End Assembly ................................................ 35
Complete Drive End Assembly
(Series 17/19/46/55/57/81/82/86) ............................................. 35
Complete Drive End Assembly
(Series 17/19/46/55/57/81/82/86) ............................................. 35
Complete Free End Assembly (Series 17/46/57/64/67/81) ...... 35
Complete Free End Assembly (Series 19/55/66/69/82/86) ...... 36
Special Instructions for Gear Head Blowers....................................... 36
Troubleshooting......................................................................... 37

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Assembly Clearances................................................................ 39
Torque Chart............................................................................... 40
Recommended Lubricants........................................................ 41
Recommended Lubricants for Rotary Blowers and Vacuum
Boosters.............................................................................................. 41
Special Tool Drawings............................................................... 43
Parts List ............................................................................................. 44
Assembly Drawings ............................................................................ 50

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CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of a new
PD PLUS Rotary Positive Displacement Blower
from Tuthill Springeld. 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.
PD PLUS 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
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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 are 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
02

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Conventions and Data Plate
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DATA PLATE
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Do not touch hot
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Keep body & clothing away
from machine openings.
Do not operate without
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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 & 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
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MODEL NUMBER: The specic model of the blower
SERIAL NUMBER: Unique to each blower
YEAR: Year of manufacture
MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure
The standard MAWP is per Table 4-2 – Maximum Operating Limits on page
8. The MAWP shall not be exceeded.