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- Page 1 OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL BLOWERS 8000 SERIES 10” - - 22” GEAR DIAMETER SB- - 7- -627 Version 02 January, 2006...
- Page 2 Rely upon the knowledge and experience of your AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR and let them assist you in making the proper parts selection for your blower. For the location of your local authorized Gardner Denver Blower distributor refer to the yellow pages of your phone directory, check the Web site at www.gardnerdenver.com or contact:...
- Page 3 FOREWORD Sutorbilt blowers are the result of advanced engineering and skilled manufacturing. To be assured of receiving maximum service from this machine the owner must exercise care in its operation and maintenance. This book is written to give the operator and maintenance department essential information for day-to-day operation, maintenance and adjustment.
- Page 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety is everybody’s business and is based on your use of good common sense. All situations or circumstances cannot always be predicted and covered by established rules. Therefore, use your past experience, watch out for safety hazards and be cautious. Some general safety precautions are given below: Failure to observe these notices could result in injury to or death of personnel.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Maintain Blower Reliability and Performance with Genuine Gardner Denver Parts and Support Services ..Instructions for Ordering Repair Parts .............. -
Page 6: Foreword
INDEX AEON PD Food Grade Lubricant Part Numbers Lubrication Service ......AEON PD Lubricant Part Numbers . -
Page 7: List Of Illustrations
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure # Description Page Figure 1 Operating Principles ..............Figure 2 Lifting the Blower . -
Page 8: Introduction Your Key To Trouble Free Service
INTRODUCTION YOUR KEY TO TROUBLE FREE SERVICE Thank you for investing in Sutorbilt quality. The Sutor- OPERATING PRINCIPLES -- The 8000 Series rotary bilt reputation for rugged dependability has been blowers are the positive displacement type with two fig- ure--eight shaped impellers rotating in opposite direc- earned by over 50 years of service in demanding, in- tions inside the casing. -
Page 9: Section 1, Equipment Check
After every item on the packing For long term storage (over six (6) months), slip has been checked off, uncrate carefully. Register contact Gardner Denver Customer Service for a claim with the carrier for lost or damaged equipment. recommendations. -
Page 10: Section 2, Installation
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION LOCATION If possible, install the blower in a well lit, clean, dry place with plenty of room for inspection and maintenance. FOUNDATIONS For permanent installations we recommend concrete foundations be provided, and the equipment should be grouted to the concrete. It is necessary that a suitable base be used, such as a steel combination base under blower and motor, or a separate sole plate under each. - Page 11 Protective covers and rust preventatives should be left able Moment Chart, FIGURE 4, page 5. If the in place until just prior to installation. calculated shaft moment exceeds the maximum allowable moment: DRIVE INSTALLATION Increase Sheave Diameters to Reduce Belt Pull Large blowers are generally driven by a coupling.
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Page 12: Figure 4 Belt Drive Overhung Load Limitations
Dimensions Maximum Gear (Inches) Allowable Diameter Moment (Inches) (Max) (LB--IN) Kg M 11.50 3.50 16065 185,1 12.81 3.81 25789 297,1 14.19 4.19 38824 447,3 15.38 4.38 65280 752,1 17.00 5.00 91975 1059,7 18.75 5.25 118673 1367,2 20.19 5.19 137269 1581,5 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE MOMENT DRIVE SHAFT ILLUSTRATION 0.000... -
Page 13: Section 3, Pre--Start
Order AEON PD from your Sutorbilt Distributor or call Gardner Denver Customer Service to find your nearest LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS distributor. A food--grade formula is also available. Part numbers are listed below. -
Page 14: Figure 6 Approximate Oil Sump Capacities
Vertical Configuration Horizontal Configuration Gear Diameter Splash Lubrication Force- - Feed Splash Lubrication Force- - Feed (in) Lubrication Lubrication Drive End Gear End Total Total Drive End Gear End Total Total 0.62 2.63 3.25 1.75 4.25 6.75 0.75 2.75 4.25 2.25 10.75 11.5... -
Page 15: Figure 7 Lubrication Recommendation
AIR FILTERS, START- -UP SCREENS AND TEST Test coupon is recommended downstream of the COUPON last pump to monitor any corrosion or scaling in the system. In all cases refer to the filter manufacturer’s service instructions. Due to the many types of filters, it is not practical to give specific instructions covering all models. -
Page 16: Section 4, Operation
SECTION 4 OPERATION Future operating problems can be avoided if proper LIMITATIONS precautions are observed when the equipment is first put into service. For information regarding limitations, refer to “Maxi- mum Operating Limitations,” FIGURE 8, page 11. Before starting under power, the blower should be turned over by hand to make certain there is no binding, or internal contact. - Page 17 Full rated pressure is full pressure dif- Precaution should be taken to insure ferential from the inlet flange to the that the unit cannot be started discharge flange. accidentally and cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment. SHUT DOWN If the unit is to be shut down for extended periods of The blower should be unloaded before shut down.
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Page 18: Figure 8 Maximum Operating Limitations
1125 1648 1125 The maximum speed at which an 8000 series unit can be safely operated varies as listed on the above chart. Be certain of the size and series before applying these maximum speeds. Blower speed, line losses, elevation, and increased inlet temperatures will affect the maximum operating limitations. - Page 19 BLOWER STARTUP CHECKLIST This startup procedure should be followed during the initial installation and after any shutdown periods or after the blower has been worked on or moved to a new location. It is suggested that the steps be followed in sequence and checked off ( ) in the boxes provided.
- Page 20 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not operate blower with open inlet or outlet port. Do not exceed specified vacuum or pressure limitations. Do not exceed sheave or coupling Do not operate above or below recommended manufacturers’ rim speed limit. blower speed range. Blower is not to be used where non--sparking equipment is specified.
- Page 21 TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION Lack of volume. Slipping belts. Tighten belts. Worn clearances. Re-establish proper clearances. Excessive bearing Improper lubrication. Correct lubrication level. Replace or gear wear. dirty and/or improper oil. Headplate, gear case or Clean vents. Loss of oil.
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Page 22: Section 5, Maintenance
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE GEAR INSPECTION REPAIR Assembly Inspection of the timing gears may be accomplished by removing the gear case. Refer to FIGURE 9. Prior to removing the gear case the oil should be drained from the gear case sump. On units with force feed lubrica- tion, remove the oil pump adaptor plate with the oil When rotation of the impellers is pump attached using the tapped jacking holes in the... -
Page 23: Figure 10 Gear End Clearance
Gear End Clearance Torque Requirements Timing Gear Cap Screws Gear Min. Dia. In. Gear Ft. Lbs. Dia. Torque Torque 1008 to 1016 .006 .015 1018 to 1030 .007 .018 70 -- 100 95 -- 136 .007 .018 160 -- 225 217 -- 305 .008 .020... -
Page 24: Figure 13 Torque Requirements -- Gear End Shaft Assembly
maining part (1/3) will be set between points c--c. Torque Requirements Blowers originally timed for rotation in either direction Gear End Shaft Assembly are retimed by dividing the total clearance evenly between points 0--0 and c--c. Blower Ft. Lbs. Size Torque Torque RESETTING IMPELLER CLEARANCE... - Page 25 the headplates from the case. One piece shafts permit Slide the shaft in from the gear or fixed end toward normal working loads for V--belt drives without the the drive end. addition of outboard bearings. 11. Rebolt the shaft, using new cap screws, to the In rare instances, shaft replacement might be impellers and tighten with a torque wrench.
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Page 26: Section 6, Repair And Replacement
SECTION 6 REPAIR & REPLACEMENT B A F E FIGURE 14 - - TIMING GEAR AND HUB REMOVAL With proper maintenance and lubrication, normal life of force to install hub. In most cases it will be nec- bearings, gears and seals can be expected. essary to heat the hub to about 175_ to 200_ F. -
Page 27: Figure 15 Bearing Cartridge Removal
FIGURE 15 - - BEARING CARTRIDGE REMOVAL FIGURE 16 - - MECHANICAL SEAL INSTALLATION hub. Refer to FIGURE 13, page 17, for torque Remove gears and hubs using the procedure requirements. outlined in “Timing Gear and Hub Removal,” page Check the gear end clearance. Refer to FIGURE 15. - Page 28 Use care not to damage shim spacers under bear- prevent the “O”--ring from being damaged. ing cartridge with jackscrews. Secure the seal ring (item 1) with three button head cap screws (item 8). Remove one bolt at at time, taking out the shims and marking them for accurate repositioning.
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Page 29: Warranty
Company’s judgment is proved not to be as warranted. Gardner Denver (the “Company”) warrants to each orig- Labor shall be limited to the amount specified in the inal retail purchaser (“Purchaser”) of its products from Company’s labor rate schedule. - Page 30 4400 Morris Park Drive Web: www.suncopowder.com Charlotte, NC 28227 mail: info@suncopowder.com Phone: (704) 545-3922 Fax: (704) 545-8345...
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