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- Page 1 M-D Pneumatics ™ Rotary Positive Displacement Air Blower System Manual 2011 0112 ENG WARNING: Do Not Operate Before Reading Manual Qube ™ OPERATOR’S MANUAL Models 1600 Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems tuthillvacuumblower.com 800.825.6937...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTATION 1.2 SCOPE OF MANUAL 2. CONVENTIONS AND DATA PLATE 2.1 GRAPHIC CONVENTIONS IN THIS MANUAL 2.2 DATA PLATE 3. DESCRIPTION 4. INSTALLATION 4.1 UNPACKING AND HANDLING 4.2 STORAGE 4.3 LOCATION 4.3.1 LEVELING 4.3.2 FOUNDATION 4.4 SAFETY... -
Page 3: Introduction
Additional manuals may ship with your Qube that provide detailed operation and maintenance instructions for the Tuthill blower and the electric motor included with your Qube. We urge you to read and understand all operation and maintenance instructions prior to startup. -
Page 4: Data Plate
CAUTION Indicates that a potential hazard may occur which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTE Indicates a statement of information which, if not avoided, could cause damage to the product. CAUTION Read manual before operation or bodily harm may result. Attention should be given to the safety related sections of this manual. -
Page 5: Description
This label is placed on the front of the machine. The covers (doors) shall not be opened while the machine is in operation. Proper lock-out, tag- out procedures should be followed. This label is placed at the process outlet. The outlet can approach temperatures as high as 400°... -
Page 6: Installation
To permit continued satisfactory performance, a blower must be operated within certain approved limiting conditions. The manufacturer’s warranty is, of course, also contingent on such operation. Maximum limits for pressure, temperature and speed are specified here for various blower sizes when operated under the standard atmospheric conditions. -
Page 7: Unpacking And Handling
6. At the end of the storage period, follow the unpacking and startup procedures. If stored for more eighteen months you should contact Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems before placing your Qube into service. -
Page 8: Leveling
4.3.1 LEVELING The Qube blower system should be placed on a level, even, flat, vibration-less surface to avoid equipment damage. The Qube blower system shall be level to 1/8” per 10 feet (this equates to a leveling tool with an accuracy of at least 0.001”/in., readily available levels have accuracy of 0.0005”/in.). -
Page 9: Motor And Electrical Connections
If it is necessary to take air from a remote source, such as in a vacuum application, a vacuum kit will be necessary. The piping should be at least the same diameter of the blower inlet. For distances greater than 20 feet (6 m) the pipe diameter should be enlarged to reduce inlet restriction. -
Page 10: Piping
4.7 PIPING The intake and discharge QUBE 400 connections on your Qube are 24” (609 mm) large enough to handle maximum WALL volume with minimum friction loss. If remote blower air intake is used, be certain all external intake piping is internally clean OPTIONAL OPENING FOR CABINET... - Page 11 Vacuum discharge must be piped away for sound/temperature requirements. Tuthill recommends placing a 16-mesh wire screen backed with hardware cloth at the remote inlet connection of your Qube for the first 50 hours of use, until the system is clean. Clean the screen after a few hours of operation and discard of it once the system is clean.
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Page 12: Lubrication
4.8 LUBRICATION DANGER There is a risk associated with the lubrication media breaking down and resulting in a hazardous fluid or vapour. There may also be a hazard associated with the ignition of the lubrication media. Refer to the lubrication manufacture’s applicable instruction for safety precautions. -
Page 13: Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Lubrication
QUBE 400 QUBE 800 AND 1600 MODEL 800 SHOWN OIL FILL RESERVOIR OIL FILL RESERVOIR OIL LEVEL OIL LEVEL INDICATOR* INDICATOR* * Fill reservoir with proper oil grade, allow reservoir to drain, and repeat process until proper oil level is maintained between high and low oil level indication. -
Page 14: Operation
5. OPERATION WARNING Do not operate without guards in place. WARNING Maximum operating speed: Table 1 states the maximum operating speed in RPM (rotations per minute), the maximum pressure differential, maximum vacuum and maximum temperature rise. Do not exceed these limits. WARNING Physical harm may occur if human body parts are in contact or exposed to the process pressures or vacuum. -
Page 15: Start-Up Checklist
5.1 START-UP CHECKLIST We recommend that these startup procedures be followed in sequence and checked off ( ) in the boxes provided in any of the following cases: • During initial installation • After maintenance work has been performed • After any shutdown period •... -
Page 16: Accessories
5.4.2 INTEGRAL SILENCER/BASE Tuthill has incorporated the discharge silencer into the base to reduce the package size. It also enhances the structural integrity of the base. It has a reactive type silencer that utilizes multiple passes and paths to create sound losses through out-of-phase cancellation of sound waves. -
Page 17: Air Filter Restriction Gauge
5.4.4 AIR FILTER RESTRICTION GAUGE The air filter restriction gauge included with your Qube is a direct reading gauge designed specifically for use with dry air filters with atmospheric intake. As the filter deteriorates, air inflow will decrease creating increased vacuum between the air filter and the blower. This vacuum is monitored by the air filter restriction gauge, which gives a visual indication of the filter condition. -
Page 18: Maintenance
Tuthill Corporation on any unit being returned for any reason which has been handling or involved with hazardous gases or materials. This is for the protection of the employees of Tuthill Corporation who are required to perform service on this equipment. Failure to do so will result in service delays. -
Page 19: V-Belts
6. Clean inside of filter base plate and housing as necessary, taking care not to sweep any debris into the blower intake piping. 7. Place a new or cleaned element on the filter base plate. 8. Install filter retainer housing with the nut and washer that were removed in step 3. 9. -
Page 20: Preventative Maintenance
5. Turn the bottom nuts to tension the belt(s) while holding the top nuts. This action moves the indicator upward. Continue tightening the bottom nuts until the indicator pin is again at the top of the indicator slot. Too Tight 6. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
7. TROUBLESHOOTING Although Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems blowers are well designed and manufactured, problems may occur due to normal wear and the need for readjustment. The chart below lists symptoms that may occur along with probable causes and remedies. -
Page 22: Recommended Lubricants
Blowers used in hydrogen service should use only PneuLube synthetic oil. Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems cannot accept responsibility for damage to seals, O-rings and gaskets caused by use of synthetic lubricants not recommended by Tuthill Vacuum and Blower Systems. - Page 23 NOTES:...
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Page 24: Parts Lists And Drawings
PARTS LIST FOR QUBE 400 BLOWER SYSTEMS ITEM DESCRIPTION TOP PANEL ASSY FRONT DOOR ASSY INLET PLENUM LID (PRESSURE ONLY) INLET PLENUM (PRESSURE ONLY) INLET PLENUM AIR FILTER ACCESS PANEL (PRESSURE ONLY) INLET PLENUM WINGNUT (PRESSURE ONLY) AIR FILTER (PRESSURE ONLY) AIR FILTER RESTRICTION GAUGE (PRESSURE ONLY) PRESSURE GAUGE ENCLOSURE... - Page 25 DRAWING FOR QUBE 400 — EXPLODED VIEW...
- Page 26 PARTS LIST FOR QUBE 800 BLOWER SYSTEMS ITEM DESCRIPTION FOAM TOP PANEL ASSY FOAM FRONT DOOR ASSY FOAM ENCLOSURE INLET DUCT ASSY FOAM INLET PLENUM ASSY AIR FILTER RESTRICTION GAUGE PRESSURE GAUGE FOAM RIGHT PANEL ASSY FOAM LEFT PANEL ASSY FILTER FILTER COVER FOAM FRONT PANEL ASSY...
- Page 27 DRAWING FOR QUBE 800 — EXPLODED VIEW...
- Page 28 PARTS LIST FOR QUBE 1600 BLOWER SYSTEMS ITEM DESCRIPTION FOAM TOP PANEL ASSY FOAM FRONT DOOR ASSY FOAM INLET PLENUM ASSY AIR FILTER RESTRICTION GAUGE PRESSURE GAUGE FILTER FILTER COVER FOAM FRONT PANEL ASSY SILENCER BASE BELT TENSIONER ASSY MOTOR PLATTEN WELDMENT OPTIONAL UNLOAD VALVE OIL DRAIN PLUG BUSHING...
- Page 29 DRAWING FOR QUBE 1600 — EXPLODED VIEW...
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Page 32: Warranty - Blower Products
WARRANTY – BLOWER PRODUCTS 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 start-up) when performed, will be of good quality and will be free from defects in material and workmanship. -
Page 33: Declaration Of Conformity
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 For Service & Repair, Technical Support, or Product Sales contact: VACUUM & BLOWER SYSTEMS Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems 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 2011 0112 ENG...
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