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Tuthill M-D Pneumatics PD Plus 1215 Operator's Manual

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WARNING: Do Not Operate Before Reading Manual
PD Plus
®
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Models
1215
1236
1224
1248
1230
Seal/Lube Series 5 or 19/86 Series - Lip-Labyrinth (Air Service)
Seal/Lube Series 8 or 55/82 Series - Single Envelope Gastight
Seal/Lube Series 9 or 66/69 Series - Double Envelope Gastight
All rights reserved. Product information and specifications subject to change.
Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems
Copyright © 2018 Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems
tuthillvacuumblower.com
M-D Pneumatics
™
Rotary Positive Displacement Blower
Manual 2009 Rev B p/n 2009
800.825.6937

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  • Page 1 Seal/Lube Series 8 or 55/82 Series - Single Envelope Gastight Seal/Lube Series 9 or 66/69 Series - Double Envelope Gastight 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

    Table of Contents Introduction .................. 1 Applicable Documentation ..............1 Scope of Manual ................... 1 Conventions and Data Plate ............2 Graphic Conventions in this Manual ............. 2 Data Plate ....................3 Lifting .................... 5 Description ................... 6 Flow by Direction................... 7 Specifications ..................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Lubrication ....16 Recommended Oil Change Intervals ........17 Hazards Associated With Breakdown or Ignition of Lubrication ................17 Lubrication – Integral Pressure ............17 Oil Filter ..................17 Oil Pressure Adjustment ............18 Oil Cooler .................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Maintenance ................29 General ....................29 Regular Maintenance ................29 Spare Parts ..................30 Factory Service and Repair ..............30 Long-Term Storage ................31 Disassembly and Reassembly ..........32 Disassembly of Blower ............... 32 Free End Disassembly ............. 32 Gear End Disassembly ............
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Declaration of Incorporation ............. 51 Warranty – Blower Products ............. 52 Operating Data Form / Product Registration ......53 Operator’s Manual 2009 Rev B p/n 2009...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of a new PD PLUS Rotary Positive Displacement Blower ® from Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems. Please The applicable documents associated with this examine the blower for shipping damage, and if manual are: any damage is found, report it immediately to the carrier.

  • Page 8: Conventions And Data Plate

    CONVENTIONS AND DATA PLATE 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. This manual is the result of a risk assessment CAUTION according to the applicable documents referenced in Applicable Documentation on page 1.

  • Page 9: Data Plate

    Conventions and Data Plate DATA PLATE MAWP YEAR Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems MAX RPM 4840 West Kearney Street Springfield, Missouri USA 65803 READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION OR BODILY HARM MAY RESULT WARNING WARNING CAUTION CAUTION Do not operate without...
  • Page 10 Conventions and Data Plate MNDTL NUMBTRE: The specific model of the blower STRIAL NUMBTRE: Unique to each blower YTARE: Year of manufacture MAWPE: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure The standard MAWP is per Table 4-2 – Maximum Operating Limits on page 8.

  • Page 11: Lifting

    LIFTING WARNING The blower must be handled using an appropriate device such as a fork truck or appropriate lifting device. See Table 4-1 on page 8 for approximate weights. Care should be taken to assure blower does not over-turn during handling and installation. Operator’s Manual 2009 Rev B p/n 2009...

  • Page 12: Description

    Compression occurs not internal to the blower but by the amount Consult a Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems sales of restriction, either downstream of the blower professional if questions arise.

  • Page 13: Flow By Direction

    Description INLET INLET INLET DISCHARGE DISCHARGE DISCHARGE Figure 4-1 – General Operation Principle FLOW BY DIRECTION WARNING Refer to diagrams in this manual for proper rotation and orientation in inlet and discharge. VERTICAL FLOW HORIZONTAL FLOW INTAKE DISCHARGE INTAKE DISCHARGE DISCHARGE INTAKE DISCHARGE...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    Description SPECIFICATIONS APPRNXIMAOT NIL CAPACIOY APPRNXIMAOT WTIGHO VTROICAL HNRIZNNOAL VTROICAL HNRIZNNOAL MNDTL PNRO SIZT FLNW FLNW FLNW FLNW 86 / 82 / 69 19 / 55 / 66 86 / 82 / 69 19 / 55 / 66 4200 lb 4200 lb 1215 10.0 gal (37.9 L) 7.0 gal (26.5 L)
  • Page 15 Assembly Clearances on page 40, will not have the operating limits specified here. Contact your Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems sales representative for specific information. Special attention must be paid when a blower has a higher than standard ambient suction temperature.

  • Page 16: Installation

    INSTALLATION GENERAL WARNING Customers are warned to provide adequate DANGER protection, warning and safety equipment necessary to protect personnel against The blower is not intended to be used hazards in the installation and operation of with explosive products or in explosive this equipment in the system or facility.
  • Page 17 Installation the foot hold-down screws to check foot contact WARNING with the mounting surface. Mount the base on a solid foundation or heavy flooring, using shims Upon completion of the installation, and as necessary at bolting points to prevent warping before applying power, rotate the drive the assembly.

  • Page 18: Location

    To minimize maintenance, supply the blower with the cleanest air possible. The air must not contain Blowers from Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems any flammable or toxic gases, as the blower will are internally and externally treated after factory concentrate these gases.

  • Page 19: Soft Foot

    Soft Foot Soft foot is a condition in which one of the blower Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems recommends feet does not sit flat on the base. Soft foot is usually the use of relief valves to protect against excessive due to irregularities in the surface to which the pressure or vacuum conditions.

  • Page 20: Lubrication

    Installation LUBRICATION DANGER Every blower from Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Assure that properly sized vacuum breaks/ Systems is factory-tested, oil drained, and shipped relief valves are used on the inlet side of dry to its installation point. Fill both independent oil the blower.
  • Page 21 Installation 2. Slowly pour oil through the fill until oil appears 3. Verify oil level is at proper level in both gear in the oil sight glass. Bring the oil level to the end and drive end sight glasses. center of the sight glass. 4.

  • Page 22: Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Lubrication

    Installation The end cover oil reservoirs are connected Several things are happening as the lubricant together by passageways external to the rotor goes through the blower. First, it is absorbing housing. To change oil, drain from the one-inch frictional energy in the form of heat. This heat has square head plug located in bottom of cover, or the to be dissipated through either surface contact on-half inch plug in the oil pump cover.

  • Page 23: Recommended Oil Change Intervals

    Installation Recommended Oil Change Intervals Use Table 5-1 as an approximate guide. For best results, Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems recommends an oil sampling program. The initial oil change should occur after the first 200 hours of operation. Thereafter, frequency of oil changes will depend on the operating conditions.

  • Page 24: Oil Pressure Adjustment

    Installation Oil Pressure Adjustment Oil Cooler The oil pressure on each blower has been preset All versions are supplied with four-pass coolers. at the factory during the load testing. The oil Either hole can be used for water inlet with no pressure should not require adjustment once the effect on performance.

  • Page 25: Hazards Associated With Hazardous Process Fluids

    Installation Hazards Associated With Hazardous Process Fluids If the blower is to be located outdoors or in a building where the temperature surrounding the blower or the water supply and return DANGER piping can fall below 35°F (2°C), then care must be taken to ensure that the water (or It shall be the responsibility other cooling liquid) does not freeze and cause...

  • Page 26: Motor Drives

    Installation MOTOR DRIVES Adjust the belt tension to the manufacturer’s specifications using a belt tension tester. Check new belts for proper tension after 24 hours of run time. Two drive connections commonly used are direct When manufacturer data is not available, industry drive and V-belt drive.
  • Page 27 Installation As such, it is recommended to check belt tension monthly and make any manual adjustments found necessary. Too Tight 1. Turn off and lock out power. 2. Remove the fasteners from the belt guard (if Too Tight equipped). Slight Bow Too Loose Figure 5-5 –...

  • Page 28: V-Belt Troubleshooting

    Installation V-Belt Troubleshooting PRNBLEM PNSSIBLE CAUSES SNLUTINN Belts slip (sidewalls glazed) Not enough tension Replace belts; apply proper tension. Shock load Apply proper tension. Drive squeals Not enough arc of contact Increase center distance. Heavy starting load Increase belt tension. Replace set of belts and install Broken cord caused by prying on sheave correctly.

  • Page 29: Motor And Electrical Connections

    Installation Motor and Electrical Connections WARNING The motor and connections shall be protected to assure that product and environmental condensation does not come in contact with the electrical connections. It is the responsibility of the installer to assure that the motor is in compliance with the latest edition of IEC 60204-1 and all electrical connections are performed per IEC 60204-1, this includes overcurrent protection.

  • Page 30: Operation

    OPERATION GENERAL Before starting the blower for the first time under power, recheck the installation thoroughly to reduce the likelihood of difficulties. Use the following checklist as a guide, but also consider DANGER any other special conditions in your installation. 1.

  • Page 31: Start-Up Checklist

    Operation Carry out initial operation under “no load” steady. These checks may be particularly important conditions by opening all valves and venting the if the blower is part of a process system where discharge to atmosphere, if possible. Then, start conditions may vary.

  • Page 32: Operating

    Consult the factory for support. Gas application units must be fully approved by the Tuthill factory prior to the purchase of the product and The upper temperature limits are not intended must be designed specifically for the gas for continuous operation.

  • Page 33: Water-Injected Blowers

    1. Check the oil level in the sight glass of the and chemical content of water that can be blower and make sure all fittings are tight. injected, Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems cannot be responsible for damage which 2. Check the water injection system to make sure may result should this build-up occur.
  • Page 34 Operation Care must be taken so as not to overload or overheat the blower during this procedure. 1. Isolate the blower from the moist system piping, allowing the blower to intake atmospheric air. Operate the blower under a slight load, allowing the blower to heat within safe limits.

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL CAUTION Regular inspection of the blower and its During routine maintenance, inspect and installation, along with complete checks on assure that guards are in place and secure. operating conditions, will pay dividends in added life and usefulness. Also, service the drive per Pay special attention to lubrication of timing gears the manufacturer’s instructions and lubricate and bearings according to the information in...

  • Page 36: Spare Parts

    Slight FACTORY SERVICE AND REPAIR discoloration of the oil should not necessitate an oil change. With proper care, Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems blowers will give years of reliable service. The parts are machined to close tolerances and SPARE PARTS require special tools by mechanics who are skilled at this work.

  • Page 37: Long-Term Storage

    Maintenance 10. If possible, rotate the drive shaft by hand at least monthly in order to prevent seals from setting in one position. When returning a blower to the factory for repair, under warranty, please note the factory will not accept any unit that arrives without authorization.

  • Page 38: Disassembly And Reassembly

    DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY OF BLOWER and discard O-ring. Seal/Lube Series 9 or Series 66/69: Remove 1. Drain lubricant from either end and disconnect cap screws. Remove seal housing and remove all external oil lines. Do not attempt to remove stator portion of the mechanical seal.

  • Page 39: End Plate And Rotor Disassembly

    It is recommended that the gear end rotor the sleeves. shaft bearings, along with all other replacement parts, be purchased from Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems to ensure the rotor location is correct with 13. To replace the PTFE washers of the labyrinth...

  • Page 40: Preparation Of End Plates

    Disassembly and Reassembly Preparation of End Plates Gear End Assembly 1. Make sure all parts are clean and free of nicks 4. Place the non-drive end plate on 6 in. × 6 in. or burrs caused by disassembly. See Figure (152 mm ×...

  • Page 41: Free End Assembly

    Disassembly and Reassembly Seal/Lube Series 5 or Series 19/86: Start Secure with lock washers and lock nut sleeve over shaft (larger diameter down) immediately after hub is installed. Torque to while forcing O-ring into step at the bottom of proper specification. Do not install gear shell the sleeve.

  • Page 42: Adjusting Interlobe Clearance

    Disassembly and Reassembly 20. The gear hub should now be cool enough 2 LOBE LONG FEELER GAUGE to assemble the gear shells. The dowel pins RECORD A-A should be in the hub. Transfer if necessary. READING HERE RECORD B-B Reinstall the timing shim and assemble the READING HERE shells to their proper hubs, aligning hubs and shell match marks.

  • Page 43: Completing Gear End Assembly

    Disassembly and Reassembly bore. Place a few drops of lubricating oil on the mating ring, and then carefully install assembly over the drive shaft onto the cover. Secure with If the results require you to remove shim cap screws. from the driven gear and there are no shims left under this gear, go to the drive gear and Completing Free End Assembly add this amount for the same result.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    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 following chart lists symptoms that may occur along with probable causes and remedies. SYMPTOM...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDIES Too much or too little Check oil level. See Lubrication on page 14. oil in gear reservoir Too low operating Increase blower speed within limits. speed Clogged filter or Remove cause of obstruction. Excessive silencer blower Excessive pressure temperature...

  • Page 46: Assembly Clearances

    ASSEMBLY CLEARANCES MODEL GEAR END FREE END INTERLOBE TIP-DOWEL TIP-PORT 0.011 – 0.014 in. 0.020 – 0.027 in. 0.025 – 0.032 in. 0.012 – 0.019 in. 0.021 – 0.027 in. 1215 (0.28 – 0.36 mm) (0.51 – 0.69 mm) (0.64 – 0.81 mm) (0.30 –...

  • Page 47: Torque Chart

    TORQUE CHART Please reference torque values printed on “Operator’s Manual Torque Value Updated November 2017.” If this insert is missing from your manual, please reference the electronic file available at www. tuthillvacuumblower.com or contact customer service at 800.825.6937. Operator’s Manual 2009 Rev B p/n 2009...

  • Page 48: Recommended Lubricants

    RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS FOR ROTARY BLOWERS AND VACUUM BOOSTERS RECOMMENDED SYNTHETIC BASED LUBRICANTS FOR BLOWERS AMBIENT TUTHILL VISCOSITY GRADE ISO 100 ISO 150 TEMPERATURE Specific Gravity 0.859 0.865 0° to 32°F 16°C (62°F) (-18° to 0°C) Viscosity 91.8 cSt 142.7 cSt...
  • Page 49 Blowers used in oxygen-enriched service should use only non-flammable, PFPEsynthetic lubricant. 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 50: Special Tool Drawings

    SPECIAL TOOL DRAWINGS 10.01 6.02 9.99 5.98 2.19 254.25 152.91 2.17 2.02 1.51 253.75 151.89 55.63 1.98 1.49 55.12 51.31 38.35 1.655 50.29 37.85 1.01 1.645 42.04 SETSCREW 25.7 41.78 3/8-16UNC × .50 LG 25.15 Ø 5.32 Ø 6.235 5.30 Ø...
  • Page 51 Special Tool Drawings 8.01 7.99 203.45 202.95 6.01 5.99 152.65 .060 × 45° 152.14 1.52 × 45° Ø 7.475 Ø 6.740 7.470 Ø 6.000 6.730 189.86 5.990 171.19 189.73 152.40 170.94 Ø 5.01 152.14 4.99 Ø 6.240 R .065 127.25 6.235 .055 126.74...

  • Page 52: Parts List

    Parts List PARTS LIST Parts List for Model 1200 Seal/Lube Series 5 or 19/86 Series Blowers ITEM ITEM PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Ell, ST Mechanical Seal Rotor Bushing Housing Heat Exchanger End Plate Pipe Plug Drive End Cover O-Ring Free End Cover Hose, I.D.
  • Page 53 Parts List Parts List for Model 1200 Seal/Lube Series 8 or 55/82 Series Blowers ITEM ITEM PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Ell, ST Mechanical Seal Rotor Bushing Housing Heat Exchanger End Plate Pipe Plug Drive End Cover O-Ring Free End Cover Hose, I.D.
  • Page 54 Parts List Parts List for Model 1200 Seal/Lube Series 9 or 66/69 Series Blowers ITEM ITEM PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Street Elbow Mechanical Seal Rotor Street Elbow Housing Bushing End Plate Heat Exchanger Drive End Cover Pipe Plug Free End Cover O-Ring Timing Gear Set Tube Connector...

  • Page 55: Assembly Drawings

    Assembly Drawings ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS Model 1200 Seal/Lube Series 5, 8, or 19/86/55/82 – Cutaway View Operator’s Manual 2009 Rev B p/n 2009...
  • Page 56 Assembly Drawings Model 1200 Seal/Lube Series 9 or 66/69 – Cutaway View Operator’s Manual 2009 Rev B p/n 2009...
  • Page 57 SEAL/LUBE SERIES 8 AND 55/82 – SINGLE ENVELOPE GASTIGHT SEAL/LUBE SERIES 9 AND 66/69 – DOUBLE ENVELOPE GASTIGHT The person authorized to compile the technical file is Xavier Lambert, Tuthill Corporation, Parc Industriel Wavre Nord-Avenue Vesale 30, B-1300 Wavre Belgium.
  • Page 58 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 59 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 60 TUTHILL CORPORATION 4840 West Kearney Street Springfield, Missouri USA 65803-8702 O 417.865.8715 800.825.6937 F 417.865.2950 Manual 2009 Rev B p/n 2009 tuthillvacuumblower.com Copyright © 2018 Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems All rights reserved. Product information and specifications subject to change.

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