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National Vacuum Equipment, Inc.
National Vacuum Equipment, Inc.
National Vacuum Equipment, Inc.
Owner's Manual
B500 Tri-Lobe Blower
MADE IN THE USA
Designed. Built. Supported in the USA.
800-253-5500
www.natvac.com
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  • Page 1 National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. Owner’s Manual B500 Tri-Lobe Blower MADE IN THE USA Designed. Built. Supported in the USA. 800-253-5500 www.natvac.com...
  • Page 2 © 2021 National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. Revision: 3 (Release) August 2020 No part of this manual may be reproduced without the written permission of National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 2 | B500 Challenger Series for reference only.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Diesel Engine Precautions ............21 Direct Coupler Installation & Alignment ........22 Hydraulic Drive ................21 Plumbing and Piping ..............23 Recommended Accessories ............. 24 Exhaust Silencer ................24 Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 B500 Challenger Series | 3 for reference only.
  • Page 4 Maintenance Schedule ..............42 Clean Out Procedure If Flooded ..........43 Rebuilding ..................43 Maintenance Notes ............... 44 Troubleshooting ................ 45 Blower Dimensions Diagram ............47 Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 4 | B500 Challenger Series for reference only.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Today, NVE has full service machine, fabrication and powder- coating shops complete with CNC-controlled production equipment designed for close tolerance work. The company has a highly trained staff, all of whom are dedicated to quality.

  • Page 6: Limited Warranty

    National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. 9. Certain products provided by National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. are covered by their respective manufacturers’ warranties (e.g., engines used in the NVE engine drive packages). These products are not covered by the National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. Manufacturers’ Warranty.

  • Page 7: Warranty Procedures

    • Product must be returned to NVE intact for inspection before warranty will be honored. • Product must be returned to NVE freight prepaid in the most economical way. • Credit will be issued for material found to be defective upon our inspection, based upon prices at the time of purchase.

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    National Vacuum Equipment considers safety an essential component in the use of its products. There is no replacement for proper training of personnel who will be in contact with NVE products. This manual should be thoroughly read and understood prior to installing, operating, maintaining, or servicing the NVE product documented herein.
  • Page 9 Indicates a hazardous situation which can cause damage to machine, personal property, and/or the environment, or cause the equipment to operate improperly. Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 B500 Challenger Series | 9 for reference only.

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions It is vitally important that safety considerations be implemented in the operation and service of this and other NVE products. While outlining every safety precaution is beyond the scope of this manual, some of the most important precautions include the following: It is the installer’s and end user’s...

  • Page 11: B500 Tri-Lobe Blower

    This serial number should be referenced in any contact pressure differential across the machine. with NVE regarding the unit. This will allow the specifics of the unit in question to be determined as well as all build information.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Operating Environment The NVE B500 blower is designed to move atmospheric air. Do NOT use this blower to move explosive, toxic, or corrosive gases. Do NOT operate the blower in an area with explosive gases. Contamination in the intake air must be filtered and/or separated from the air by means of an intake filter, moisture trap and/or a cyclonic filter.

  • Page 13: Performance

    6.9 7.3 12.8 18.8 21.9 23.9 26.0 28.0 28.5 15.2 24.7 35.0 2600 TORQUE 13.9 14.7 25.9 37.9 44.2 48.3 52.5 56.5 57.6 30.8 50.0 70.8 Performance of your NVE B500 blower may deviate from the aforementioned data for numerous reasons. These reasons include things such as: ambient temperature, oil condition, bearing condition, cleanliness of the media being pumped, etc.

  • Page 14: Rotation And Airflow

    B500 blower. EXHAUST PORT INTAKE PORT INTAKE PORT EXHAUST PORT EXHAUST PORT INTAKE PORT SHOWN IN VACUUM MODE Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 14 | B500 Challenger Series for reference only.

  • Page 15: Handling

    In the event damage has The blower was not designed to be used as a pick point for occurred, first file a claim with the carrier and then contact NVE for assistance. packages. Damage to the blower and/or package will likely result.

  • Page 16: Preservation

    400ºF. Drain oil prior to putting unit in service. Dispose of used rust preventative oil according to local and EPA regulations in an environmentally friendly manner. Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 16 | B500 Challenger Series for reference only.

  • Page 17: Limitations Of Use

    Damage to, and potential seizure Operation of drive Remove misalignment & of, the blower. with excessive replace wearing components misalignment. in drive system. Ejection of parts possible. Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 B500 Challenger Series | 17 for reference only.

  • Page 18: Installation Considerations

    Ensure there are no bolts or rivets between the mounting surface. Truck manufacturers’ should be consulted for proper mounting. NVE cannot take responsibility for the mounting of any NVE product. The exhaust discharge of the blower silencer should be considered in the installation of the package.

  • Page 19: Belt Drive System

    Gearbox Drive System Many B500 blower packages supplied by NVE include a 1:2 (speed up) right angle gearbox. If using an NVE package with this gearbox, remember that PTO output speed will need to be 1/2 of desired blower input speed. The gearbox incorporated on the respective NVE B500 packages can be flipped 180º...

  • Page 20: Drive Shaft System

    Drive Shaft System The driveshaft system is a critical component in regards to effective and safe operation of any system containing NVE components. Failure to correctly specify a proper driveshaft system can cause system damage and potentially dangerous situations. Furthermore, improper driveshaft systems can result in non-warrantable damage to NVE components.

  • Page 21: Diesel Engine Precautions

    Improper drive system specifications can cause failure of associated components including, but not limited to, gearboxes, couplers, and internal blower components. NVE reserves the right to reject warranty claims due to operation with improper drive system specifications. Diesel Engine Precautions This blower should not be operated with a diesel engine running at low RPMs.

  • Page 22: Direct Coupler Installation & Alignment

    NVE components. Ensure diesel engine exhaust is not increasing the intake and/or ambient air conditions of, or around, the blower. Overheating of the blower could occur. Direct Coupler Installation & Alignment Reference the coupler manufacturers’...

  • Page 23: Plumbing And Piping

    Incorrect specifications on plumbing components can cause failure of the blower, ejection of parts, and/or expelling of dangerously hot air/ media. A specialist should be consulted in the selection of plumbing components. Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 B500 Challenger Series | 23 for reference only.

  • Page 24: Recommended Accessories

    Maintain an air gap around the exhaust silencer and associated plumbing. Intake Filter NVE offers an intake filter manifold for the B500 blower. It includes a stainless steel mesh type filter that is designed to maximize efficiency and keep unwanted, and potentially damaging, debris from being ingested into the pumping chamber.

  • Page 25: 4-Way Valve

    A primary shutoff is to be used with the blower as a first line of defense to prevent liquid from entering the blower. It is critical that an appropriately sized primary shutoff is used. Contact NVE for assistance with selecting the shutoff.

  • Page 26: Operation

    During the first eight (8) hours of operation, special attention should be paid to the unit to ensure there are no vacuum leaks, oil leaks, vibrations, or strange noises. Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 26 | B500 Challenger Series for reference only.

  • Page 27: Prior To Regular Start Up

    280ºF over ambient or 370ºF. Check the appropriate parameters listed in the maintenance schedule under the Maintenance section of this owner’s manual. Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 B500 Challenger Series | 27 for reference only.

  • Page 28: Stopping The Blower

    Do NOT keep vacuum and/or pressure on the blower system while disengaged. Do NOT transport the system with vacuum and/or pressure present. Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 28 | B500 Challenger Series for reference only.

  • Page 29: Cold Weather Operating

    If temperatures are so cold that the blower cannot warm up, enclose the blower allowing for sufficient clearance from parts to prevent contact with hot or moving components. Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 B500 Challenger Series | 29 for reference only.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Most systems that include NVE components have rotating members that can cause entanglement, injury, and/or death. Many NVE components also obtain high levels of temperature during, and for a period after operation. The entire system must be allowed to cool below 100°F before beginning any service procedure.

  • Page 31: Four-Way Valve Maintenance

    - Allow the blower and system to cool below 100°F before beginning any maintenance maintenance. Allow blower and system components to cool below 100°F before beginning any maintenance. Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 B500 Challenger Series | 31 for reference only.

  • Page 32: Intake Filter Maintenance

    4. Remove the filter, clean/replace as necessary 5. Inspect the square cut o-ring (120-064-030) and the filter cover o-ring (120-064-035). Replace if necessary. 6. Reverse the above procedure to reassemble. Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 32 | B500 Challenger Series for reference only.

  • Page 33: Flushing The B500 Blower

    Consult NVE manual (NVE-0001) “Flushing Fluid Kit Installation Recommendations” for guidance on installing the kit. NVE recommends NOT storing flushing fluid inside the reservoir. Add the fluid to the reservoir immediately before flushing and empty the reservoir during the flushing procedure.
  • Page 34 Approximate Oil Capacity For Blower Sumps Blower Drive End (oz.) Non-Drive End (oz.) Total (oz.) B500 12.5 *Amounts are approximate and should be used as reference only. Use sight-eyes! Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 34 | B500 Challenger Series for reference only.

  • Page 35: Changing Sump Gear Oil

    Step #6: Do not overfill the blower sump, a slight air gap should be visible at the top of the sight eye (“D”). (SEE FIGURE #3) Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 B500 Challenger Series | 35 for reference only.
  • Page 36 Step #13: Reinstall the oil sump fill plug (“A”) on the drive end of the blower. (7/8” Wrench) Step #14: Verify accurate oil levels in both sight-eyes and monitor for leaks. Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 36 | B500 Challenger Series for reference only.

  • Page 37: Relief Valve General Considerations

    These are NOT factory adjusted and may or may NOT be adequate for a given application. NVE assumes no responsibility for the location, type, quantity, or adjustment of any system relief devices. It is the system designer’s responsibility to specify, install, adjust, and service any relief valve device.

  • Page 38: Relief Valve Setting Instructions

    They must be properly set at time of install. Improperly set/installed pressure relief valves can cause potentially dangerous system pressures to be generated. NVE assures no responsibility of quantity and/or setting of any pressure relief valves on any associated system. Pressure Relief Valve Adjustment Procedure Picture #1 Step #1: Unscrew lock nut “A.”...

  • Page 39: Vacuum Relief Valve

    Vacuum relief valves should only be adjusted and/or serviced by trained individuals. Vacuum relief valves are NOT factory set by NVE. They must be properly set at time of package install. NVE assumes no responsibility of quantity and/or setting of any vacuum relief valves on any associated system.

  • Page 40: Generalized Maintenance And Inspection

    The seat will also be exposed inside the open cavity for cleaning (it can also be removed by loosening the clamp if desired). (FIGURE 4) Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 40 | B500 Challenger Series for reference only.
  • Page 41 (FIGURE 5) Routinely inspect any drive system couplers for wear and excessive play. Any damaged coupler should be replaced immediately. (FIGURE 5) Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 B500 Challenger Series | 41 for reference only.

  • Page 42: Maintenance Schedule

    <1 in Hg Filter Depending Clogging Application Oil Change-Initial Right Angle Gearbox Oil Change- Normal Moisture Blower Trap/ Drain Fluid Shutdown Secondary Driveline Inspection Couplers Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 42 | B500 Challenger Series for reference only.

  • Page 43: Clean Out Procedure If Flooded

    Rebuilding Rebuilding is beyond the scope of this owner’s manual and should be performed only by trained technicians. Consult an authorized distributor or NVE to arrange rebuilding of the blower. Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 B500 Challenger Series | 43...

  • Page 44: Maintenance Notes

    Maintenance Notes Date Comments Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 44 | B500 Challenger Series for reference only.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Check alignment and correct as necessary. Improper belt tension. Check belt tension and correct as necessary. Oil sump gaskets worn. Replace the oil sump gaskets/rebuild blower. Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 B500 Challenger Series | 45 for reference only.
  • Page 46 Obtain coolest air elevated temperature. possible. Ballast check valve has failed or is Disassemble ballast check system and contaminated. clean or replace as necessary. Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 46 | B500 Challenger Series for reference only.

  • Page 47: Blower Dimensions Diagram

    17 15/16" 17 15/16" 12 7/8" 12 7/8" 6 7/8" 5/8"-11 UNC 6" 11 1/2" 5 1/8" 7 3/8" 1-7/16" THREAD DEPTH BOLT SPACING BOLT SPACING Weights and measurements are www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 B500 Challenger Series | 47 for reference only.
  • Page 48 National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. P.O. Box 685 Traverse City, MI 49685 USA 231.941.0215 Phone 231.941.2354 Fax sales@natvac.com www.natvac.com 800.253.5500 National Vacuum Equipment, Inc.

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