This series of portable ventilation blowers has been designed for industrial heavy duty applications in confined space ventilation. These blowers are the primary tool for providing fresh clean ventilation air to remote work locations. Each work environment should be thoroughly evaluated by a competent person before selecting the proper blower for a par- ticular application.
GENERAL SETUP & OPERATION, ELECTRIC BLOWER SERIES MODELS SVB-E8, SVB-E8-2, & SVB-E8EC STEP 1) Place blower in a clean fresh air environment. Set blower a minimum of 5 ft. from the manhole opening. Note: Inspect blower for damaged or worn parts. Inspect all ducting and couplings for possible air leaks prior to blower operation.
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MODEL SVB-E8 - Single Speed Electric Blower ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # SINGLE SPEED MOTOR MTR002 GFI POWER CORD ELCB013 INTAKE/DISCHARGE GUARD SVB-DGRD RUBBER FOOT HDWR025 WHEEL HOUSING SVB-WH BLOWER WHEEL METL039 * LOCATED INSIDE WHEEL HOUSING SPECIFICATIONS MOTOR TYPE 3/4 HP (.56 kw) Electric, 115 VAC/60Hz, Single Speed,...
GENERAL SETUP & OPERATION, EXPLOSION-PROOF ELECTRIC BLOWER MODEL SVB-E8EXP STEP 1) Place blower in a clean fresh air environment. Set blower a minimum of 5 ft. from the manhole opening. Note: Inspect blower for damaged or worn parts. Inspect all ducting and couplings for possible air leaks prior to blower operation.
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W EIG H T 68 lbs. S W ITCH TYPE Explosion- proof N O IS E LEVEL 76dbA @ 3 ft. WARNING: FOR HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS, ALWAYS USE AIR SYSTEMS’ MODEL SV-CUPCND CONDUCTIVE SADDLE VENT® VENTILATION KIT WITH AN EXPLOSION-PROOF OR PNEUMATIC BLOWER.
GENERAL SETUP & OPERATION, PNEUMATIC BLOWER MODEL SVB-A8 STEP 1) Operate blower in vertical position only. Place in a clean fresh air environment away from toxic gases and dust. Set blower a minimum of 5 ft. from the manhole opening. Note: Inspect blower for damaged or worn parts.
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200 hours or after storing for long periods. AIR MOTOR FLUSHING PROCEDURE Use Air Systems’ Part #BAC-1001 safety solvent. Do not use a flammable solvent or a solvent with a toxicity rating of 500ppm or greater to flush the unit.
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-10- TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Blower will not start Insufficient pressure Check pressure gauge on compressed air source to ensure proper supply pressure. Turn regulator knob clockwise to increase air pressure to air motor and note the gauge pressure on the regulator. Excessive vibration Possible internal damage Turn blower off and inspect fan blades, shaft, and housing for debris, damage, and loose screws.
-12- GENERAL SETUP & OPERATION, GASOLINE AND PROPANE BLOWER SERIES MODEL SVB-G8 & SVB-G8P CAUTION: Gasoline engines produce carbon monoxide. The exhaust snorkel MUST be used while operating this blower. Do not operate gas or propane blowers in explosive or potentially hazardous environments. All new gasoline and propane blowers must be run for 30 minutes to burn off residual oils and paint residue before placing them into service.
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-13- STEP 6) Check engine intake filter periodically and replace if necessary. STEP 7) Review and follow ALL safety precautions and run procedures found in the enclosed Briggs and Stratton/Honda manual prior to starting. (Some gasoline units are supplied with Honda engines as an option, Model SVB-G8H.) STEP 8) Start engine by placing the throttle adjustment at idle and choke adjustment at “START”...
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-14- MODEL SVB-G8 - Gasoline Blower ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # MUFFLER ASSEMBLY SVB-G8MNS MUFFLER HOSE SVB-G8MHNS INTAKE FILTER MTRA002 INTAKE PREFILTER MTRA001 GAS MOTOR MTR011 INTAKE/DISCHARGE GUARD SVB-DG RUBBER FOOT HDW R025 W HEEL HOUSING SVB-W H BLOW ER W HEEL METL039A *LOCATED INSIDE W HEEL HOUSING SPECIFICATIONS...
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