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INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE
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RAI
NIVERSAL
CONTENTS
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Check shipment for damage. If found, file claim
with carrier and notify ROOTS.
Unpack shipment carefully, and check contents
against Packing List. Notify ROOTS if a
shortage appears.
Store in a clean, dry location until ready for
installation. Lift by methods discussed under
INSTALLATION to avoid straining or distorting the
equipment. Keep covers on all openings. Protect
against weather and corrosion if outdoor storage
Read OPERATING LIMITATIONS and
INSTALLATION sections in this manual and plan
the complete installation.
Provide for adequate safeguards against accidents
to persons working on or near the equipment during
both installation and operation. See SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS.
Install all equipment correctly. Foundation design
must be adequate and piping carefully done. Use
recommended accessories for operating protection.
Make sure both driving and driven equipment is
correctly lubricated before start-up.
See LUBRICATION.
Read starting check points under OPERATION. Run
equipment briefly to check for installation errors and
make corrections. Follow with a trial run under
normal operating conditions.
IRB-180-102
Rev. 12/02
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& RAM
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BLOWERS EXHAUSTERS COMPRESSORS
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In event of trouble during installation or operation,
do not attempt repairs of ROOTS furnished
equipment. Notify ROOTS, giving all nameplate
information plus an outline of operating conditions
and a description of the trouble. Unauthorized
attempts at equipment repair may void ROOTS
warranty.
Units out of warranty may be repaired or adjusted
by the owner. It is recommended that such work be
limited to the operations described in this manual,
using ROOTS
™
parts. Good inspection and
maintenance practices should reduce the need
for repairs.
NOTE: Information in this manual is correct as of the
date of publication. ROOTS reserves the right to make
design or material changes without notice, and without
obligation to make similar changes on equipment of
prior manufacture.
For your nearest ROOTS Office, dial our Customer
Service Hot Line toll free; 1 877 363 ROOT(S) (7668)
or direct 281-966-4700.
US $3.00, Canada $4.50
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION sections in this manual and plan NOTE: Information in this manual is correct as of the the complete installation. date of publication. ROOTS reserves the right to make Provide for adequate safeguards against accidents design or material changes without notice, and without...

  • Page 2: Information Summary

    ROOTS ™ products are sold subject to the current General terms of Sale, GTS-5001 and Warranty Policy WP-5020. Copies are available upon request. Contact your local ROOTS Office or ROOTS Customer Service Hot Line 1.877.363.ROOT(S) (7668).

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    TEMPERATURE – Blower & exhauster frame sizes are Temperature or Speed. approved only for installations where the following temperature limitations can be maintained in service: For your nearest ROOTS Office, dial our Customer Service Hot Line 1 877 363 ROOTS (7668).

  • Page 4: Installation

    The plate should be at ©2002 Dresser, Inc. all rights reserved. ROOTS, RAM, URAI and WHISPAIR are trademarks of Dresser, Inc. Dresser Design and Universal RAI are registered trademarks of Dresser, Inc.
  • Page 5 RPM must be selected or governed so as not to threads of the coupling set screws. exceed the maximum speed rating of the unit. Refer to For your nearest Roots Office, dial our Customer Service Hot Line 1 877 363 ROOTS (7668).
  • Page 6 ©2002 Dresser, Inc. all rights reserved. ROOTS, RAM, URAI and WHISPAIR are trademarks of Dresser, Inc. Dresser Design and Universal RAI are registered trademarks of Dresser, Inc.

  • Page 7: Lubrication

    Any small leakage that may occur should the seals wear passes into a cavity in each vented headplate and is drained downward. For your nearest ROOTS Office, dial our Customer Service Hot Line 1 877 363 ROOTS (7668).

  • Page 8: Operation

    Readings from these Greater than 1.0 ROOTS ™ Approval Required ©2002 Dresser, Inc. all rights reserved. ROOTS, RAM, URAI and WHISPAIR are trademarks of Dresser, Inc. Dresser Design and Universal RAI are registered trademarks of Dresser, Inc.

  • Page 9: Operating Characteristics

    Position 3. damage to the rotating parts may result. 1 – F IGURE HROUGH A ASIC OTARY LOWER For your nearest ROOTS Office, dial our Customer Service Hot Line 1 877 363 ROOTS (7668).

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Blow-by or excessive Defective O-ring Replace seals and O-ring oil leakage to vent area ©2002 Dresser, Inc. all rights reserved. ROOTS, RAM, URAI and WHISPAIR are trademarks of Dresser, Inc. Dresser Design and Universal RAI are registered trademarks of Dresser, Inc.

  • Page 11: Maintenance /Replacements

    Unauthorized disassembly within the warranty period will void the warranty. Oil seals should be considered expendable items, to be replaced whenever drainage from the headplate For your nearest ROOTS Office, dial our Customer Service Hot Line 1 877 363 ROOTS (7668).
  • Page 12 ©2002 Dresser, Inc. all rights reserved. ROOTS, RAM, URAI and WHISPAIR are trademarks of Dresser, Inc. Dresser Design and Universal RAI are registered trademarks of Dresser, Inc.
  • Page 13 O.D.) Press new seals (27) into 14. Install gears and time impellers as in (A). gear end headplate using a round tube or For your nearest ROOTS Office, dial our Customer Service Hot Line 1 877 363 ROOTS (7668).

  • Page 14: Universal Rai ® Series Blowers

    ROOTS P/N T20-019-001 (1) one 14 oz tube pressure must be maintained one psi above the ©2002 Dresser, Inc. all rights reserved. ROOTS, RAM, URAI and WHISPAIR are trademarks of Dresser, Inc. Dresser Design and Universal RAI are registered trademarks of Dresser, Inc.

  • Page 15: Ram Series Blowers

    Sudden bearing failure is warranty. usually more serious. Since the shaft and impeller are no longer supported and properly located, extensive For your nearest ROOTS Office, dial our Customer Service Hot Line 1 877 363 ROOTS (7668).
  • Page 16 Remove oil slinger (40) and cap screw (60). ©2002 Dresser, Inc. all rights reserved. ROOTS, RAM, URAI and WHISPAIR are trademarks of Dresser, Inc. Dresser Design and Universal RAI are registered trademarks of Dresser, Inc.
  • Page 17 (76 mm) blocks with the smallest bores facing up. bearing outer race. Place shims (10) as required to get this clearance. Then, fasten the clamping For your nearest ROOTS Office, dial our Customer Service Hot Line 1 877 363 ROOTS (7668).
  • Page 18 Table 6 for fronts. refer to INSTALLATION instructions. ©2002 Dresser, Inc. all rights reserved. ROOTS, RAM, URAI and WHISPAIR are trademarks of Dresser, Inc. Dresser Design and Universal RAI are registered trademarks of Dresser, Inc.

  • Page 19: Figures

    NOTE: Arc of sheave belt contact on the smaller sheave not to be less than 170° Driver to be installed on the inlet side for vertical units, and on the drive shaft side for horizontal units. For your nearest ROOTS Office, dial our Customer Service Hot Line 1 877 363 ROOTS (7668).
  • Page 20 Expansion Joint with Control Unit Differrential Pressure & Temperature Switches Above are suggested locations for available accessories. ©2002 Dresser, Inc. all rights reserved. ROOTS, RAM, URAI and WHISPAIR are trademarks of Dresser, Inc. Dresser Design and Universal RAI are registered trademarks of Dresser, Inc.
  • Page 21 • CW Rotation: Top Shaft; Right side discharge or a Left Shaft Top discharge ® & URAI ™ LOWER RIENTATION AND UBRICATION OINTS NIVERSAL GAS BLOWERS For your nearest ROOTS Office, dial our Customer Service Hot Line 1 877 363 ROOTS (7668).
  • Page 22 MAY BE CONVERTED TO HORIZONTAL CONFIGURATION AS PREVIOUSLY SHOWN. INLET INLET DISCH DISCH BTM DRV, R.S. DISCH BTM DRV, L.S. DISCH ©2002 Dresser, Inc. all rights reserved. ROOTS, RAM, URAI and WHISPAIR are trademarks of Dresser, Inc. Dresser Design and Universal RAI are registered trademarks of Dresser, Inc.

  • Page 23: Tables

    240 (133) (1241) (539) 4000 240 (133) (1034) (539) 4000 240 (133) (690) (539) 3000 230 (128) (1034) (539) 3000 230 (128) (690) (539) For your nearest ROOTS Office, dial our Customer Service Hot Line 1 877 363 ROOTS (7668).
  • Page 24 Operating Hours Per Day Greasing Intervals in Weeks 750-1000 1000-1500 1500-2000 2000-2500 2500-3000 3000 and up ©2002 Dresser, Inc. all rights reserved. ROOTS, RAM, URAI and WHISPAIR are trademarks of Dresser, Inc. Dresser Design and Universal RAI are registered trademarks of Dresser, Inc.
  • Page 25 (ROOTS P/N 812-973-00X) Nylok Capscrew Bearing Thrust Adjuster Saddle (ROOTS P/N 812-974-00X) Clamp Plate HRUST ETTING 2-1/2” 5” THRU Gap (.03"-.05) UNIVERSAL RAI ® BLOWERS K-249392 For your nearest ROOTS Office, dial our Customer Service Hot Line 1 877 363 ROOTS (7668).
  • Page 26 (.10-.15) (.61-.74) (.46) (.33-.38) (.13-.18) (.33-.38) MPELLER IMING FOR TANDARD OTATION IEWED FROM ©2002 Dresser, Inc. all rights reserved. ROOTS, RAM, URAI and WHISPAIR are trademarks of Dresser, Inc. Dresser Design and Universal RAI are registered trademarks of Dresser, Inc.
  • Page 27 For your nearest ROOTS Office, dial our Customer Service Hot Line 1 877 363 ROOTS (7668).
  • Page 28 ©2002 Dresser, Inc. all rights reserved. ROOTS, RAM, URAI and WHISPAIR are trademarks of Dresser, Inc. Dresser Design and Universal RAI are registered trademarks of Dresser, Inc.
  • Page 29 01/10/01 For your nearest ROOTS Office, dial our Customer Service Hot Line 1 877 363 ROOTS (7668).
  • Page 30 ©2002 Dresser, Inc. all rights reserved. ROOTS, RAM, URAI and WHISPAIR are trademarks of Dresser, Inc. Dresser Design and Universal RAI are registered trademarks of Dresser, Inc.
  • Page 31 For your nearest ROOTS Office, dial our Customer Service Hot Line 1 877 363 ROOTS (7668).

  • Page 32: List

    Screw, Button Hd. Screw Hex Plug Washer *For 32 and 42 URAI-G only. ©2002 Dresser, Inc. all rights reserved. ROOTS, RAM, URAI and WHISPAIR are trademarks of Dresser, Inc. Dresser Design and Universal RAI are registered trademarks of Dresser, Inc.
  • Page 33 Blower Foot - RH Blower Foot - LH Elb, Pipe-Black 85.1 Plug, Pipe Scr, Cap BH Ball Spherical BSHG-RDCG Washer, Plain Flat Washer, Plain Flat Washer For your nearest ROOTS Office, dial our Customer Service Hot Line 1 877 363 ROOTS (7668).
  • Page 34 NOTES...
  • Page 36 FX: 816-630-3504 Toll Free: 1-866-630-3500 IRB-180-102 Rev. 12.02 website: www.globaltecheng.com • email: sales@globaltecheng.com ©2002 Dresser, Inc. all rights reserved. ROOTS, RAM, URAI and WHISPAIR are trademarks of Dresser, Inc. Dresser Design and Universal RAI are registered trademarks of Dresser, Inc.

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