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Tuthill T855RS Operator's Manual

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WARNING: Do Not Operate Before Reading Manual
T855 / T855RS/T1055
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Models
T855
T1055
T855RS
All rights reserved. Product information and specifications subject to change.
Tuthill Springfield
Tuthill
Rotary Positive Displacement
Transport Blower
Copyright © 2020 Tuthill Springfield
|
tuthillvacuumblower.com
Manual 2023 Rev G p/n 2023
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800.825.6937

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  • Page 1 Manual 2023 Rev G p/n 2023 WARNING: Do Not Operate Before Reading Manual T855 / T855RS/T1055 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Models T855 T1055 T855RS Copyright © 2020 Tuthill Springfield All rights reserved. Product information and specifications subject to change. Tuthill Springfield tuthillvacuumblower.com 800.825.6937...
  • Page 2 Springfield, Missouri, USA. We bring 100+ years of engineering experience and solid, hands-on care to help customers keep their processes running. Your satisfaction is important to us so please take time to provide your Tuthill sales representative with performance feedback. We love to hear from our customers! Tuthill is a family owned business that was started by James B.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation ..................6 Safety Checklist ..................6 Specifications ..................7 Outline Drawings ................... 8 T855 / T855RS / T1055 Vent Holes ............9 PTO Selection for Transmission ............10 Engine Speed ..................10 Pressure Relief Valve ................10 Air Filter ....................10 Suction and Discharge Piping ............
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Mounting Bracket ................10 T855 & T855RS Optional Mounting Adaptor Plate ......11 Mounting Adaptor Plate Kit: 61590 .......... 11 Torque Values ................11 Check Valve ..................12 Mufflers and Discharge Filtration ............12 Vacuum Valve ..................12 Performance Curves ................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Make sure covers are kept on all openings. If the blower is stored outdoors, be sure to protect it from weather and corrosion. Tuthill Transport Blowers are built to exacting standards and, if properly installed and maintained, will provide many years of reliable service. Read and follow every step of these instructions when installing and maintaining the blower.

  • Page 6: Safety

    SAFETY GRAPHIC CONVENTIONS IN THIS OTE: Indicates a procedure, practice, or condition that should be followed in MANUAL order for the equipment to function in the manner intended. The following hazard levels are referenced within this manual: CAUTION Read manual before operation DANGER or bodily harm may result.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety WARNING WARNING WARNING CAUTION Hearing Keep body and Keep body Do not Protection clothing away from and clothing away touch hot Required machine openings. from drive shaft. surfaces. • Do not work under the vehicle while the engine is running. •...

  • Page 8: T855Rs

    They offer Every Transport Blower is shipped with 1 gallon of customers: Tuthill MD full synthetic oil to ensure the very best lubrication of bearings, gears, and seals. • Widest range of flow of any blower on the...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    T855 standard. Use caution when working around rotors as damage to the coating could result in loss of performance. Ensure inlet only receives filtered clean air.  Figure 3-2 – T855RS with Optional Mounting Plate Adaptor Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev G p/n 2023...

  • Page 10: Installation

    INSTALLATION SAFETY CHECKLIST Complete this checklist before operating the blower. TRUCK NUMBER BLOWER MODEL NUMBER GEARBOX NUMBER BLOWER SERIAL NUMBER P.T.O. NUMBER DATE INSTALLED P.T.O. RATIO INSPECTED BY ‰ Is ratio and horsepower correct for PTO? ‰ Check for vibration, mechanical noise, oil leaks and mounting integrity.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    (575 Mbar) (Pressure & Vacuum) 121– 1,010 CFM 20 psig 18 inch‑Hg 600 – 3,000 T855RS (206 – 1,716 m³/h) (1.37 bar g) (609 Mbar) (Pressure & Vacuum) OTE: Reduce the maximum operating pressure by 1 psi (0.068 bar) for each 2,000 feet (610 m) of elevation above sea level.

  • Page 12: Outline Drawings

    Dimensions shown are not on a controlled document and as such are subject to change. Certified drawings are available through your local Tuthill Transport Blower Channel Partner. Dimensions are shown in inches and millimeters. Figure 4-1 – Outline Drawings OTE: T855RS dimension specification match˛model T855.

  • Page 13: T855 / T855Rs / T1055 Vent Holes

    Installation T855 / T855RS / T1055 CAUTION VENT HOLES Never plug all the vent holes or serious damage to seals and bearings will result. Four vent holes (two Each transport blower is supplied with 4 vent plugs per side or all four on one side) must always be open.

  • Page 14: Pto Selection For Transmission

    Installation PTO SELECTION FOR TRANSMISSION An undersized air filter will cause the blower  to operate at higher temperatures. This can Blower speed and pressure require adequate cause blower to overheat, causing irreparable horsepower and torque. See Performance Curves damage. on page 14. SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING Engine speed and blower speed require the adequate ratio PTO be installed for proper blower operation.

  • Page 15: T855 & T855Rs Optional Mounting Adaptor Plate

    (top) port. other manufacturer’s blowers that utilize L‑style brackets and 3" NPT plumbing. 2. Attach Adaptor Plate to the T855RS blower by placing it on top of the blower and gasket. 3. Secure the Adaptor Plate to the blower using the four 5/8"‑11 x 1‑1/4"...

  • Page 16: Check Valve

    Installation CHECK VALVE VACUUM VALVE Minimum restriction for application. Mount Size for proper air flow and vacuum rating. downstream of the relief valve. Size the valve for This valve should be located before the blower maximum air flow (CFM or m³/hr). inlet filter.
  • Page 17 Installation RIGHT DRIVE CCW ROTATION LEFT DRIVE CW ROTATION Figure 4-15 – Flow Direction and Rotation Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev G p/n 2023...

  • Page 18: Performance Curves

    Installation PERFORMANCE CURVES PERFORMANCE CURVES (US) T850 / T855 PRESSURE CURVE T850 / T855 PRESSURE CURVE 1000 AIRFLOW BASED UPON INLET CONDITIONS OF: 14.7 PSIA & 70° F # PSIG DISCHARGE PRESSURE PSIG PSIG 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Figure 4-6 – T850 / T855 Pressure Curve (US) Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev G p/n 2023...
  • Page 19 Installation T850 / T855 VACUUM CURVE T850 / T855 VACUUM CURVE 1000 AIRFLOW BASED UPON INLET: 70° F DISCHARGE: 29.92" Hg Abs In. Hg In. Hg 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Figure 4-7 – T850 / T855 Vacuum Curve (US) Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev G p/n 2023...
  • Page 20 Installation T1050 / T1055 PRESSURE CURVE 1350 AIRFLOW BASED UPON INLET 1200 CONDITIONS OF: 14.7 PSIA & 70° F # PSIG DISCHARGE PRESSURE 1050 PSIG PSIG 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Figure 4-8 – T1050 / T1055 Pressure Curve (US) Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev G p/n 2023...
  • Page 21 Installation T1050 / T1055 VACUUM CURVE 1350 AIRFLOW BASED UPON 1200 INLET: 70° F DISCHARGE: 29.92" Hg Abs 1050 In. Hg In. Hg 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Figure 4-9 – T1050 / T1055 Vacuum Curve (US) Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev G p/n 2023...

  • Page 22: Performance Curves (Metric)

    Installation PERFORMANCE CURVES (METRIC) Figure 4-10 – T850 / T855 Pressure Curve (Metric) Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev G p/n 2023...
  • Page 23 Installation Figure 4-11 – T850 / T855 Vacuum Curve (Metric) Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev G p/n 2023...
  • Page 24 Installation Figure 4-12 – T1050 / T1055 Pressure Curve (Metric) Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev G p/n 2023...
  • Page 25 Installation Figure 4-13 – T1050 / T1055 Vacuum Curve (Metric) Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev G p/n 2023...

  • Page 26: Lubrication

    Operation of the blower without proper Every Tuthill Transport Blower is supplied with one lubrication will cause the blower to fail and void its gallon of Tuthill MD PLUS full synthetic oil. Before warranty. filling the blower, check Table 4-2 to confirm the amount of oil required.
  • Page 27 Installation Figure 4-14 – Oil Fill Locations OTE: Tuthill MD oil is available from your authorized Tuthill Transport Channel Partner. HORIZONTAL AIR FLOW VERTICAL AIR FLOW (STANDARD) (OPTIONAL) Drive end 1.06 qt (1.0 L) (34 oz) 1.68 qt (1.59 L) (54 oz) Non‑drive (gear) end...

  • Page 28: Operation

    OPERATION 1. Inspect the blower mounting, drive line, PTO, WARNING and air filter for damage. The blower and accessories will 2. Remove the camlock dust cap and connect the become hot enough to cause hot air hose. serious skin burns on contact. 3.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Call us or visit our website for the location of Tuthill transport blowers are manufactured and trained channel partners or to schedule a repair at assembled to exacting standards to ensure our factory repair center.

  • Page 30: Recommended Lubricants

    Tuthill recommends only the use of MD full synthetic lubricants by Tuthill in its blowers and vacuum boosters. MD lubricants are specifically Tuthill offers lubricants that are suitable for a wide formulated using unique additives that provide range of operating temperatures that are based on...
  • Page 31 Recommended Lubricants MD BLOWER & BOOSTER LUBRICANTS SPECIFICATIONS: PRODUCTS MD ONE MD PLUS MD MAX MD FG VISCOSITY INDEX @40°C, CST 99.1 231.7 340.9 99.3 @100°C, CST 14.4 27.6 37.2 13.9 FLASH POINT 510 (266) 480 (249) 491 (255) 515 (268) °F (°C) POUR POINT ‑...

  • Page 32: Assembly Drawing And Parts List

    NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS CONFIDENTIAL AND IS THE PROPERTY OF THE TUTHILL CORPORATION. WHERE FURNISHED WITH A PROPOSAL THE RECIPIENT SHALL USE IT SOLELY TO EVALUATE THE PROPOSAL. WHERE FURNISHED TO A CUSTOMER IT SHALL BE USED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF INSPECTION, INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE. WHERE FURNISHED TO A SUPPLIER IT SHALL BE USED SOLELY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF WORK CONTRACTED FOR BY THE COMPANY.

  • Page 33: Parts List

    INCLUDED, AS WELL AS THE FOLLOWING: SCREW,FLANGE HEAD,3/8‑16X1",THREAD 61287 GASKET, T850 LOCK PIN, DOWEL, 1/2 X 1 61590 Mounting Adaptor Plate Kit for T855 / T855RS PLUG, PIPE, 1/2 HEX, STEEL ITEM /PART # PART DESCRIPTION BREATHER BUSHING ASSY IP69K RS61258‑121...

  • Page 34: Warranty - Blower Products

    WARRANTY – TRANSPORT BLOWERS Subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth and set forth in General Terms of Sale, Tuthill Springfield (the Seller) warrants products and parts of its manufacture, when shipped, and its work (including installation and startup) when performed, will be of good quality and will be free from defects in material and workmanship.

  • Page 35: Operating Data Form / Product Registration

    NOTES: IMPORTANT All blowers manufactured by Tuthill Springfield 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 36 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 Manual 2023 Rev G p/n 2023 tuthillvacuumblower.com 09/20 Copyright © 2020 Tuthill Springfield All rights reserved. Product information and specifications subject to change.

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