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M-D Pneumatics
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Rotary Positive Displacement Transport Blower
Manual 2023 Rev C p/n 2023
WARNING: Do Not Operate Before Reading Manual
T855 / T1055
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Copyright © 2018 Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems
All rights reserved. Product information and specifications subject to change.
Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems
tuthillvacuumblower.com
800.825.6937

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  • Page 1 Manual 2023 Rev C p/n 2023 WARNING: Do Not Operate Before Reading Manual T855 / T1055 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Copyright © 2018 Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems All rights reserved. Product information and specifications subject to change. Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems tuthillvacuumblower.com...
  • Page 2 The employees of Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems thank you for your purchase! Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems proudly manufactures A company with heart Kinney vacuum pumps and M-D Pneumatics blowers and right from the start. ® vacuum boosters in Springfield, Missouri, USA. We bring 100+ years of engineering experience and solid, hands- on care to help customers keep their processes running.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation ..................5 Safety Checklist ..................5 Specifications ..................6 Outline Drawings ................... 7 T855 / T1055 Vent Holes ............... 8 PTO Selection for Transmission ............. 9 Engine Speed ..................9 Pressure Relief Valve ................9 Air Filter ....................9 Suction and Discharge Piping ..............
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Performance Curves ................12 Performance Curves (US) ............12 Performance Curves (Metric) ........... 16 Lubrication ..................20 Filling Procedure ..............20 Operation ..................22 Maintenance ................23 Regular Maintenance ................23 Blower Service & Repair ..............23 Assembly Drawing and Parts List ..........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Make sure covers are kept on all openings. If the blower is stored outdoors, be sure to protect it from weather and corrosion. Tuthill Transport 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.

  • Page 6: Safety

    SAFETY GRAPHIC CONVENTIONS IN THIS NOTE: 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.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    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 INSTRUCTIONS Safety Precautions For equipment covered specifically or indirectly 1. Do not operate before reading the enclosed in this operator’s manual, it is important that all instruction manual.
  • Page 8 Safety This manual contains safety instructions. Read, • Get proper training understand and follow this manual. • Learn and follow safe operating procedures • Use proper tools and safety equipment • Use proper components in good condition Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev C p/n 2023...

  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION SAFETY CHECKLIST Complete this checklist before operating the blower. TRUCK NUMBER BLOWER MODEL NUMBER GEARBOX NUMBER BLOWER SERIAL NUMBER P.T.O. NUMBER DATE INSTALLED P.T.O. RATIO INSPECTED BY ‰ Is ratio and horsepower correct for PTO? ‰ Check for vibration, mechanical noise, oil leaks and mounting integrity.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MODEL AIR FLOW RANGE RPM RANGE PRESSURE VACUUM T855 250 – 1,000 CFM 20 psig 17 inch-Hg 1,000 – 3,000 (527 – 2,888 m³/h) (1.37 bar g) (575 Mbar) T1055 450 – 1,300 CFM...

  • Page 11: Outline Drawings

    Dimensions shown are not on a controlled document and as such are subject to change. Certified drawings are available through your local Tuthill Transport Blower Distributor. Dimensions are shown in inches and millimeters. Figure 3-1 – Outline Drawings Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev C p/n 2023...

  • Page 12: T855 / T1055 Vent Holes

    Four vent holes (two country our T855 and T1055 blowers have per side or all four on one side) must always be open. 1/8" threaded NPT vent holes. Vent plugs are not supplied with the blower.

  • Page 13: Pto Selection For Transmission

    Installation PTO SELECTION FOR TRANSMISSION An undersized air filter 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 12. Engine speed and blower speed require the SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING adequate ratio PTO be installed for proper blower...

  • Page 14: Vacuum Valve

    Installation VACUUM VALVE To properly protect the blower from Size for proper air flow and vacuum rating. overheating when vacuum loading, install a This valve should be located before the blower vacuum valve. inlet filter. This valve is normally mounted on the trailer.
  • Page 15 Installation This page intentionally blank Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev C p/n 2023...

  • Page 16: Performance Curves

    T850 / T855 PRESSURE CURVE 1000 AIRFLOW BASED UPON INLET CONDITIONS OF: 14.7 PSIA & 70° F # PSIG DISCHARGE PRESSURE PSIG PSIG 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Figure 3-6 – T850 / T855 Pressure Curve (US) Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev C p/n 2023...
  • Page 17 T850 / T855 VACUUM CURVE 1000 AIRFLOW BASED UPON INLET: 70° F DISCHARGE: 29.92" Hg Abs In. Hg In. Hg 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Figure 3-7 – T850 / T855 Vacuum Curve (US) Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev C p/n 2023...
  • Page 18 Installation T1050 / T1055 PRESSURE CURVE 1350 AIRFLOW BASED UPON INLET 1200 CONDITIONS OF: 14.7 PSIA & 70° F # PSIG DISCHARGE PRESSURE 1050 PSIG PSIG 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Figure 3-8 – T1050 / T1055 Pressure Curve (US) Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev C p/n 2023...
  • Page 19 Installation T1050 / T1055 VACUUM CURVE 1350 AIRFLOW BASED UPON 1200 INLET: 70° F DISCHARGE: 29.92" Hg Abs 1050 In. Hg In. Hg 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Figure 3-9 – T1050 / T1055 Vacuum Curve (US) Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev C p/n 2023...

  • Page 20: Performance Curves (Metric)

    Installation PERFORMANCE CURVES (METRIC) Figure 3-10 – T850 / T855 Pressure Curve (Metric) Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev C p/n 2023...
  • Page 21 Installation Figure 3-11 – T850 / T855 Vacuum Curve (Metric) Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev C p/n 2023...
  • Page 22 Installation Figure 3-12 – T1050 / T1055 Pressure Curve (Metric) Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev C p/n 2023...
  • Page 23 Installation Figure 3-13 – T1050 / T1055 Vacuum Curve (Metric) Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev C p/n 2023...

  • Page 24: Lubrication

    Filling Procedure SHUR-MELT™ Thermal Relief Plugs To ensure the proper oil level, always use this filling All T855 and T1055 blowers are equipped with two procedure: patented thermal relief plugs. Upon temperature activation, the plugs will relieve 5 to 6 PSIG to 1.

  • Page 25: Operator's Manual 2023 Rev C P/N

    Installation ** If installing a T855 blower for vertical air flow (optional), additional oil than what is included with the blower will be needed for installation. Tuthill PneuLube is available from your authorized Tuthill Transport Blower Distributor. Figure 3-14 – Oil Fill Locations...

  • Page 26: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATION 1. Inspect the blower mounting, drive line, PTO, WARNING and air filter 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.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Tuthill transport blowers are manufactured and Contact Tuthill direct for the location of trained assembled to exacting standards to assure distributors or to schedule a repair at our factory optimum performance and longevity.

  • Page 28: Assembly Drawing And Parts List

    ASSEMBLY DRAWING AND PARTS LIST ASSEMBLY DRAWING Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev C p/n 2023...

  • Page 29: Parts List

    Assembly Drawing and Parts List PARTS LIST ITEM 61580 Service Kit for T855 / T1055 PART DESCRIPTION PART # PART DESCRIPTION Housing 6044 SHIM, ADJUSTABLE Driven Rotor GASKET, PORT, T850/ 61518 Drive Rotor T1050, NA1100 30238-5310 BEARING, BALL, 2 ROW...
  • Page 31 WARRANTY – TRANSPORT 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.
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 TUTHILL CORPORATION 4840 West Kearney Street Springfield, Missouri USA 65803-8702 O 417.865.8715 800.825.6937 F 417.865.2950 tuthillvacuumblower.com Manual 2023 Rev C p/n 2023 04/18 Copyright © 2018 Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems All rights reserved. Product information and specifications subject to change.

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