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Installation
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Operation
Manual
Truck Blower
P657 Operators Manual
Version : 05-12-2021
Supersedes: 07-20-2020

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Summary of Contents for Paragon P657

  • Page 1 Installation Operation Manual Truck Blower P657 Operators Manual Version : 05-12-2021 Supersedes: 07-20-2020...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    This manual contains safety instructions. Read, understand, and follow this manual. • Get proper training. • Learn and follow safe operating procedures. • Use proper tools and safety equipment. • Use proper components in good condition. (800) 471-8769 Copyright 2021 © Paragon Tank Truck Equipment...
  • Page 3: Safety Notice

    Safety Notice (800) 471-8769 Copyright 2021 © Paragon Tank Truck Equipment...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Blower Orientation……………………….……….. Mounting Bracket Requirements……..…………. Drive Shaft Installation……………………………. Determine Blower Mounting Slope…..…………. Suction Equipment………………..………………. Delivery Discharge Pipework……………………. ECM/TCM Programming…………….…………… Blower Operation……………..…………….….………… Lubrication Instructions..........Preventative Maintenance..........Safety Checklist…………….……………….…………… Parts Listings…………………..…………………………. Warranty Information............ (800) 471-8769 Copyright 2021 © Paragon Tank Truck Equipment...
  • Page 5: Blower Specifications

    265* 1200 301* 293* 1300 321* 310* 1400 357* 346* 1500 393* 328* 1600 429* 418* 1700 465* 453* 1800 500* 489* 1900 536* 525* 2000 572* 561* *Intermittent operation only (800) 471-8769 Copyright 2021 © Paragon Tank Truck Equipment...
  • Page 6: Mounting

    Power Take Off • PTO Horsepower and torque rating must be adequate for desired blower RPM and pressure demand. (See P657 Blower Specifications Fig.1, Page 4) • Select proper ratio for the desired engine speed and correct blower input shaft speed.
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  • Page 8: Mounting Bracket Requirements

    • Must allow minimum of 3/4” clearance between the blower and frame rail to prevent damage to the blower. • Use Qty (4), 5/8” diameter bolts to mount the P657 Mounting Bracket to the tractor frame rail. Drive Shaft Installation Caution Drive shaft and other components may shift with changes in suspension.
  • Page 9 (800) 471-8769 Copyright 2021 © Paragon Tank Truck Equipment...
  • Page 10: Suction Equipment

    Ensure Vacuum Relief Valve is sized for the correct CFM. Ensure Vacuum Relief Valve rating does not exceed 15 inHg. A Vacuum Relief Valve should be positioned between the filter outlet and P657 Inlet Flange. Caution If operating under vacuum a Vacuum Relief Valve should be installed.
  • Page 11: Ecm/Tcm Programming

    • Paragon recommends that a factory dealer/technician program your tractor for optimal ECM/TCM performance. • Ensure the engine range RPM is programmed within the operational limits of the P657 Blower. • Ensure the engine RPM ramp up rate, after PTO engagement, is set for no more than 100 rpm per second.
  • Page 12: Blower Operation

    • If blower relief valve or melt plug is activated, reduce the line pressure to 0 psi. - Shut down the P657 by disengaging the PTO, shut off the engine, and check for blockages • Disengage P.T.O. according to manufacturer’s instructions, shut off engine.
  • Page 13: Lubrication Instructions

    Lubrication Instructions • Use Paragon Lobe Blower Oil (part number: 409-007). Note: Front oil tank will fill slower than the rear tank. Allow oil to settle after it begins to show in the sight glass. (Fig. 6) Max Oil Fill Level...
  • Page 14: Preventative Maintenance

    Preventative Maintenance • A proper maintenance program will keep your P657 blower in top running condition. A newly installed P657 blower should be checked frequently during the first month of operation. Use only Paragon Blower Oil. Check oil levels and add as needed.
  • Page 15: Safety Checklist

    The correct Relief Valve has been installed properly. Melt Plug is installed on the discharge side of the blower. Sight glasses and magnetic drain plug can be seen to identify oil level in P657 oil tanks after installation. Breathers are installed in the proper location.
  • Page 16: Parts Listings

    (800) 471-8769 Copyright 2021 © Paragon Tank Truck Equipment...
  • Page 17 527-025 Slinger, Blower 124-008 Socket Capscrew 512-004 Roller Bearing 558-002 Seal, Gamma Rotary w/ Labyrinth P657 Drive Shaft 198-000 Key, Parallel Small Gear (Not Shown) 174-004 Spring Pin (Not Shown) 192-000 Rivet (Not Shown) Blank Plug - Lefthand (Not Shown)
  • Page 18 625-003 576-007 Body-CDL9/CDL12/ P657 533-045 Camlock 4” Male 576-008 Clamp Assembly ⅜” *Includes Wingnut (Item O) 284-019 Wing Nut, filter element - P657/CDL9/CDL12 (Not Shown) 526-000 Gasket 184-004 SS hex body for Filter Band Clamp Item Description 576-009 Cap Assembly (PSI/VAC)
  • Page 19 Relief Valve, 2” NMPT - 16 psi 228-093 P657 Blower Mount Bolts 610-013 Relief Valve, 2” NMPT - 18 psi 296-014 Flat Washer 509-033 Flange, Discharge Cast Iron P657 VA 294-011 Lock Washer 526-036 Gasket, Delivery, Suction - P657 284-015 Hex Nut 526-011 Gasket, 4”...
  • Page 20 508-114 HA Blower Bracket - P657 Pass. Side 284-009 Nyloc Hex Nut 560-044 P657 Drive Flange 1310 Series (not shown) Air Filter Assy S/S - P657 PSI Only 5” Side 623-022 Air Filter Mounting Kit 625-006 outlet 563-000 Muffler, 4” MNPT X 4” FNPTSteel 625-002 Air Filter Assy S/S - P657 PSI/Vac 5”...
  • Page 21 Mounting Bracket - Passenger Side 565-001 Camlock Dust Cap 3” 601-012 P657 Blower 565-002 Camlock Dust Cap 4” 560-044 Drive Flange 625-006 Bare Filter Assembly 509-034 Suction Flange 224-023 Capscrew - Socket Head (800) 471-8769 Copyright 2021 © Paragon Tank Truck Equipment...
  • Page 22: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY - TRUCK BLOWERS Subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth in General Terms of Sale, Paragon Tank Truck Equipment LLC (the Seller) warrants products and parts of its manufacturer, 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.

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