Howden� is correctly lubricated before start-up� See • Unpack shipment carefully and check contents LUBRICATION� against packing List� Notify Howden if a shortage • Read starting checkpoints under OPERATION� appears� Run equipment briefly to check for installation •...
Foreword Warning A blower is a precision engineering product with It is essential that anyone involved in the instal- very fine clearances between the twin impellers and lation and operation of positive displacement air between the impellers and the casing� As there is no blowers, must have read and understood these contact between the moving parts internal lubrication instructions.
Installation Do not V-belt drive the 827 DVJ which is Gear End running the blower� After coating and before running driven� The addition of belt forces could cause some coated surfaces may even be touching� After undesired and uneven gear contact and damage the running the coated surfaces may have abraded areas blower�...
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“Two alternative curing methods are acceptable� Let nearly vertical as possible� set for 1-1/2 hours minimum at room temperature When blower is furnished mounted on a baseplate, ≥ 70°F or if coating is applied below 70°F, allow to with or without a driver, use of lifting slings passing cure overnight in shop ambient temperatures (not under the base flange is required�...
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With the mounting plate in place and leveled set the the gap must be established with the motor armature blower on it without bolting and check for rocking� If on its electrical center if endplay exists� it is not solid, determine the total thickness of shims The following requirements of a good installation are required under one foot to stop the rocking�...
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Specific recommendations on an inlet against damage to the blower, especially when silencing can be obtained from Howden� an inlet filter is not used, install a substantial screen of After piping is completed, and before applying power, 16 mesh backed with hardware cloth at or near the rotate the drive shaft by hand again�...
Lubrication Table 2 - Lubricant Recommended A very simple lubrication system is employed in these Viscosity Range Ambient Temperature SSU @ 100°F (38°C) blowers� All friction parts—gears, bearings and oil Above 90°F (32°C) seals—are lubricated by the action of oil slingers 32°...
touch, indicating impeller rubs� Be aware of any suggestions on various problems that may appear� noticeable increase in vibration� The blower should now be ready for continuous duty Assuming that all trials have been satisfactory, or that operation at full load� During the first new days make necessary corrections have been made, the blower periodic checks to determine whether all conditions should now have a final check run of at least one...
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Table 4 - 827 DVJ Parts List Item Number Quantity Used Identification Headplate Gearbox 1 set Gear Cover Gasket covers Nameplate Installation tag Shim set Cylinder 12 & 13 Impeller Bearing Dowel pin cylinder Spring pin Key-coupling Self-tappign screw Breather Pipe plug Hex head cap screw Hex head cap screw...
Trouble Shooting Checklist Trouble Item Possible Cause Remedy Speed too low Check by tachometer and compare with speed on Roots Order Acknowledgement� No flow Wrong rotation Compare actual rotation, change driver rotation if Obstruction in piping wrong� Check piping valve, silencer, to assure open flow path�...
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