REPUBLIC NOTES WARNING Service procedures should only be performed by trained service personnel. IMPORTANT Read the following safety instructions carefully. Disconnect blower from electrical source before attempting service. COMBINED FLUID PRODUCTS COMPANY www.cfpco.com ● sales@cfpco.com ● +1 (847) 540-0054...
CONTENTS Warning and Important Note........2 Filter Maintenance..........15 Safety Instructions..........4 Bearing Maintenance...........16 Drive Belt Information..........5 Tension Pulley Maintenance........17 Belt Sizing Information.........5 Motor Pulley and Bushing Maintenance.....18 Belt Removal and Installation......6-8 Bore Part Number..........19 Spring Replacement Installation......9 Replacement Parts..........20-22 RB2400 Replacement Parts Reference....10 Trouble Shooting Guidelines......23-24 Belt Maintenance..........11 Warranty Terms and Conditions......25...
9. Inspect the inlet air filter at regular intervals and replace when necessary. A dirty air filter can cause improper blower performance. 10. Use only genuine Republic Manufacturing brand replacement parts. COMBINED FLUID PRODUCTS COMPANY www.cfpco.com ● sales@cfpco.com ● +1 (847) 540-0054...
Please find the part number stamped on the face of the small stainless steel blower pulley, and then refer to the following chart for the correct belt size. RB800/ RB1200HC REPLACEMENT PARTS REFERENCE Blower Pulley Part No. Belt Part No.
REPUBLIC CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RB800, RB1200HC, RB2400 BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Tension Arm In order to remove or replace the Belt, the Tension Block Assembly must be rotated out of the way to allow for the Tension Arm to swing (CW). Loosen the 5/16-18 SHCS as shown in Figure 1, the screw is located on the backside of the Mounting Plate.
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REPUBLIC CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RB800, RB1200HC, RB2400 BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 1” Open End Wrench Tension Pulley rotated away from belt Tension Block rotated away FIGURE 4 FIGURE 3 Using a 1” open-end wrench, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, rotate the Tension Arm Assembly clockwise (CW) and remove the Belt.
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REPUBLIC CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RB800, RB1200HC, RB2400 BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Serial No. Location Rotate the Tension Block (CW) back into position and reinstall 5/16-18 SHCS through the back side of Tension Arm the Mounting Plate using a 1/4” allen wrench.
REPUBLIC CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RB800, RB1200HC, RB2400 SPRING REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION Important–Replace spring when replacing belt to insure proper tension on you new belt. 1. Remove spring from 1/4 shoulder bolt on blower mounting plate. 2. Remove the tension pulley assemply from mounting plate by removing pivot pin (Item 11).
REPUBLIC CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RB800, RB1200HC, RB2400 RB2400 REPLACEMENT PARTS REFERENCE The RB2400 model comes equipped with two (2) blower heads and may require a combination of Tension Pulley Assemblies. When looking at the belt side or the belt guard side of this blower, the left side head is called and engraved with the letters “H1”...
REPUBLIC CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RB800, RB1200HC, RB2400 BELT MAINTENANCE Replacement Pulley Part No.–Refer to appropriate blower replacement part reference chart. RB800/ 1200HC PAGES 5 Belt life varies greatly depending on plant RB2400 PAGES 10 contamination levels, temperature, number of stop/starts per hour, and number of hours per days the blower is used.
REPUBLIC CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RB800, RB1200HC, RB2400 MOTOR PULLEY INFORMATION - When installing a new motor pulley or servicing your existing unit, make sure that the outer grooves on both the motor pulley and blower pulley are not damaged, nicked or dinged.
REPUBLIC CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RB800, RB1200HC, RB2400 MOTOR PULLEY INSTALLATION 0” TO +/- 1/32” Radially Rotate the Straight Edge to Align Blower Pulley Straight Edge Straight Edge Middle Hole is for Removal Additional two (2) holes are for installation...
REPUBLIC CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RB800, RB1200HC, RB2400 MOTOR PULLEY REMOVAL Blower Pulley Motor 1/2-13 Hex Head Screw 4 Pls Taper-Lock Middle Hole in Bushing is Bushing for Removal Set Screws Motor Pulley Face Blower Pulley Face Mounting Plate Set Screw Installation...
REPUBLIC CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RB800, RB1200HC, RB2400 BLOWER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Filter Replacement Filter Reference Small Paper 340-1000 Small Polyester 340-2000 Maintenance Large Paper 340-1002 Large Polyester 340-2002 Filters should be changed as needed to maintain a differential pressure of less than 10” (inches) of water pressure differential.
REPUBLIC CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RB800, RB1200HC, RB2400 SPRING REPLACEMENT Tension Pulley Maintenance Replacement Pulley Part No.–Refer to appropriate blower replacement part reference chart. The Tension Pulley also has sealed for life RB800 Page 20 bearings. The bearings can be replaced when...
REPUBLIC CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RB800, RB1200HC, RB2400 MOTOR PULLEY AND BUSHING MAINTENANCE Replacement Motor Pulley Reference RB800 230-1026 RB1200HC 230-1025 RB2400 230-1022 Replacement Motor Pulley Bushing Reference 3 HP 230-4001 5 HP 230-4001 7.5 HP 230-4002 10 HP 230-4002...
REPUBLIC CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RB800, RB1200HC, RB2400 Republic Blowers Systems ® Republic Centrifugal Blower Owner’s Manual BORE PART NUMBER RB800 RB1200HC 230-1026 210-1005 Motor Pulley 210-1005 Set Screw Set Screw See chart for Taper Lock Bushing 210-1005 Set Screw 230-1025...
Screw, SS 5/16-18 x 3/4 Button Hd 210-1801 Screw, 1/2-13 x 1.25 SS Hex Hd 210-2200 Isolator Mount 210-2301 Helicoil 3/8-16, 11856CN375 230-1026 RB800 Cast Motor Pulley 230-4002 1-3/8” Bore Taper Lock Bushing 250-0300 4” Port CAST Blower Housing 250-0301 3” Port CAST Blower Housing 250-0650...
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Screw, SS 1/2-13 x 1.25 SS Hex Hd 210-2200 Isolator Mount 210-2201 Isolator Mount, 661-30 210-2301 Helicoil 3/8-16, 11856CN375 230-1025 RB800 Cast Motor Pulley 230-4003 1-5/8” Bore Taper Lock Bushing 230-4700K Kit (Belt with Sprint) 250-0300 4” Port CAST Blower Housing 250-0650...
REPUBLIC CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RB800, RB1200HC, RB2400 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDELINES Problem Cause Suggested Action Low Flow, Pressure Blower is rotating backwards or Vacuum (Check the motor wiring) Dirty or contaminated filter Collapsed flex hose or piping Replace hose or piping...
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REPUBLIC CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RB800, RB1200HC, RB2400 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDELINES Problem Cause Suggested Action Belt Slipping Incorrect belt size Low belt tension Check tension setting Residue build-up on pulley(s) Clean pulley(s) with a brass brush Dirty contaminated filter Replace filter...
*This option would be chargeable replacement until the original blower is received by Republic Manufac- turing, and warranty is approved. Republic Manufacturing® shall not be liable for incidental nor consequential damages resulting from the use of this product. There are no expressed nor implied warranties, which extend beyond the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose to the equipment and/or its parts and components.
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