Rotary positive displacement air blowers, 17/46 lip/labyrinth seals/air service horizontal/vertical flow, 87/88 slinger/piston ring seals/air service horizontal/vertical flow (20 pages)
INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of a new Tuthill Truck Blower. 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.
SAFETY GRAPHIC CONVENTIONS IN THIS OTE: Indicates a procedure, practice, or condition that should be followed in MANUAL order for the equipment to function in the manner intended. The following hazard levels are referenced within this manual: CAUTION Read manual before operation DANGER or bodily harm may result.
Safety WARNING WARNING WARNING CAUTION Hearing Keep body and Keep body Do not Protection clothing away from and clothing away touch hot Required machine openings. from drive shaft. surfaces. Safety Precautions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For equipment covered specifi cally or indirectly 1.
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Safety • If you assemble drive line components This manual contains safety instructions. Read, improperly understand and follow this manual. • If you use incompatible drive line components • Get proper training • If you use worn out or damaged drive line •...
P.T.O. NUMBER DATE INSTALLED P.T.O. RATIO INSPECTED BY Is Tuthill mounting kit used? Check for vibration, mechanical noise, oil leaks and mounting integrity. Is ratio and horsepower correct for PTO? Stop blower, connect blower discharge hose to ...
OUTLINE DRAWINGS Dimensions shown are not on a controlled document and as such are subject to change. Certifi ed drawings are available through your local Tuthill Truck Blower Distributor. Dimensions are shown in inches and millimeters. OIL FILL LOCATION HORIZONTAL AIR FLOW 2.28...
Installation PTO SELECTION FOR TRANSMISSION An undersized air fi lter will cause the blower to operate at higher temperatures. This can Blower speed and pressure require adequate cause blower to overheat, causing irreparable horsepower and torque. See Performance Curves damage. on page 10.
Installation VACUUM VALVE To properly protect the blower from Size for proper air fl ow and vacuum rating. overheating when vacuum loading, install a This valve should be located before the blower vacuum valve. inlet fi lter. This valve is normally mounted on the trailer.
4. Replace the fi ll plugs that were removed in step 1. Never mix oil types or grades in a Tuthill Truck Blower. Mixing lubricants in the blower will result in gear and bearing failure.
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Always on bottom of blower ** If installing a T850 blower for vertical air fl ow (optional), additional oil than what is included with the blower will be needed for installation. Tuthill PneuLube is available from your authorized Tuthill Truck Blower Distributor.
OPERATION 1. Inspect the blower mounting, drive line, PTO, WARNING and air fi lter for damage. The blower and accessories will 2. Remove the Camlock dust cap and connect become hot enough to cause the hot air hose. serious skin burns on contact. 3.
MAINTENANCE REGULAR MAINTENANCE A well-designed maintenance program will add years of service to the blower. Check a newly installed blower frequently during the fi rst month of operation, especially lubrication. Check the oil level and add oil as needed. Complete oil changes are recommended every 500 operating hours, or more frequently depending on the type of oil and operating temperature.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY OTE: Before removing any parts, match-mark each component with a punch. This will allow the blower to be reassembled in the same position. Match-mark the covers, end plates, housing, cover extension, and both rotors. 1. Remove oil drain plugs and vent plugs from both ends of the blower.
The components in Table 6-1 are available as a DRIVE DRIVEN kit from Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems. These components are replaced during a normal blower Figure 6-2 – Correct Positioning of Rotor Keyways for overhaul. These parts, at minimum, should be on Assembly hand prior to assembly.
Disassembly and Reassembly 4. Lay a straightedge across the top of the rotor shafts. Put a depth micrometer on the straightedge and measure the distance to the bearing shoulder on the end plate and the distance to the inner seal housing shoulder. Calculate the difference.
Disassembly and Reassembly 2. Place the end plate onto the blower housing. Tighten the end plate securely to the housing. Press the seal assembly onto the rotor until the assembly bottoms on the rotor. Continue the process until both seal assemblies are installed.
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Disassembly and Reassembly 0.003 in. For best results, use feeler gauges 3. Install the pipe plugs and sight glasses to the no larger than 0.006 in. proper location. The direction of fl ow of the blower will determine their location. Example: If AA reading is 0.020 in.
SPECIAL TOOL DRAWINGS See Figure 8-1 on the following page. Operator’s Manual 2020 0217 ENG...
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Special Tool Drawings SEAL & BEARING INSTALLATION TOOL DRAWINGS All dimensions are shown in inches and millimeters. HYDRAULIC PRESS ROD 1/2-13UNC-2A 0.500” MATERIAL: BOTH ENDS 12.7 TOOL STEEL HEAT TREATED TO 40-42 Rc 2.000” 2.000” 50.8 50.8 DRIVE SHAFT SEAL TOOL CLEARANCE SETTING SPACER 3.625 1.200...
ASSEMBLY DRAWING AND PARTS LIST ASSEMBLY DRAWING See Rotor Shaft Seal Detail (Item 12) Below ROTOR SHAFT SEAL DETAIL (ITEM 12) STANDARD OPTIONAL PISTON/SLINGER SEAL PISTON/LIP SEAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY (-LS) Operator’s Manual 2020 0217 ENG...
Assembly Drawing and Parts List PARTS LIST ITEM ITEM PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Socket Head Cap Drive Rotor Screw Driven Rotor Socket Head Cap Housing Screw End Plate Lock Washer Extension Cover Dowel Pin Drive End Cover Bearing Shims Gear End Cover Drive End Spacer Socket Head Cap Timing Gear Assembly...
Assembly Drawing and Parts List BLOWER INSTALLATION COMPONENTS These components are recommended for installation and sold separately. DESCRIPTION Basic Mounting Kit, Driver Side Basic Mounting Kit, Passenger Side Port Gasket Blower Port Lock Washer Blower Mounting Bolt Blower Mounting Lock Washer Blower Port Bolt Operator’s Manual 2020 0217 ENG...
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WARRANTY – TRUCK BLOWERS Subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth and set forth in General Terms of Sale, Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems (the Seller) warrants products and parts of its manufacture, when shipped, and its work (including installation and startup) when performed, will be of good quality and will be free from defects in material and workmanship.
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NOTES: IMPORTANT All blowers manufactured by Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems are date-coded at time of shipment. In order to assure you of the full benefits of the product warranty, please complete, tear out and return the product registration card, or register online at tuthillvacuumblower.com.
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does it matter the rotation of the blower?
Yes, the rotation of the Tuthill T850 blower matters. It must rotate in the correct direction as indicated by an arrow to ensure proper operation.
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