Blower MODEL and SERIAL NUMBER (see nameplate on unit). Rely upon the knowledge and experience of your AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR and let them assist you in making the proper parts selection for your blower. To Contact Gardner Denver or locate your local distributor: Visit: www.contactgd.com/mobile Call: (217)222-5400...
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28H99 55 Gallon Drum 28H100 Drive End AEON PD Grease Description Part Number Case/10 Tubes (14oz/Tube) 28H283 Call your local Gardner Denver Distributor to place your order for Gardner Denver lubricants. Your Authorized Gardner Denver Distributor is: RB-7-100 Page 3...
FOREWORD 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 manual is written to give the operator and maintenance department essential information for day-to-day operation, maintenance and adjustment.
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.
INTRODUCTION YOUR KEY TO TROUBLE FREE SERVICE Thank you for investing in Gardner Denver quality. The Gardner Denver reputation for rugged dependability has been earned by over 50 years of service in demanding, industrial operations where downtime cannot be tolerated and efficient blower performance is expected.
STORAGE Your Gardner Denver Blower was packaged at the factory with adequate protection to permit normal storage for up to six (6) months. If the unit is to be stored under adverse conditions or for extended periods of time, the following additional measures should be taken to prevent damage.
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Blower inlet and outlet are temporarily capped to keep out dirt and other contaminants during shipment. These covers must be removed before start-up. The internal surfaces of all RBS units are mist sprayed with a rust preventative to protect the machine during shipment.
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION LOCATION Install the blower in a well lit, clean dry place with plenty of room for inspection and maintenance. FOUNDATIONS For permanent installation 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.
FIGURE 2-1 – BLOWER MOUNTING CONFIGURATIONS 4. Secure the mounting feet capscrews to the torque value in Figure 7-9. NOTICE When changing mounting configuration, it may be necessary to reposition breather/oil fill (B), oil level gauge (H) and drain plug (A). Refer to Figure 3-1, for correct location. DRIVE INSTALLATION When selecting a V-belt drive, check to be sure the shaft overhung load limitation is not exceeded.
Exceeding overhung load limitations leads to unwarrantable premature bearing failure and shaft breakage. The location of the sheave on the blower shaft greatly affects the stress in the shaft. The optimum blower sheave positioning is as close as possible to the blower drive cover. The calculated shaft load must not exceed the maximum allowable load listed in Maximum Belt Load Chart, FIGURE 2-2.
AIR FILTERS AND FILTER SILENCERS Servicing the air filters is one of the most important maintenance operations to be performed to insure long blower life. Servicing frequency of filter elements is not time predictable. A differential pressure indicator, with a continuous gauge reading, should be installed across the inlet filter.
SECTION 3 LUBRICATION A. OIL DRAIN PLUG B. BREATHER/OIL FILL C. OIL LEVEL GAUGE FIGURE 3-1 – LUBRICATION DRIVE END LUBRICATION (For Dual Splash Lube Blowers) At the drive end, the bearings are lubricated by the slinger, which must be on the lowest rotor when in a vertical configuration.
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT AEON PD Synthetic Blower Lubricant is recommended. Refer to FIGURE 3-3, for AEON PD, AEON PD-FG (Food Grade) and AEON PD-XD (Extreme Duty) part numbers. Order AEON PD from your Gardner Denver Distributor or call Gardner Denver directly.
AEON PD Synthetic Lubricant should be drained after 6000 hours of operation. Re-fill with fresh AEON PD oil. If mineral oil is used, perform the above oil change maintenance every 1500 hours. Recommended service intervals are for normal blower operating conditions. Severe operating conditions may warrant more frequent oil changes.
SECTION 4 OPERATION Future operating problems can be avoided if proper precautions are observed when the equipment is first put into service. Before starting under power, the blower should be turned over by hand to make certain there is no binding or internal contact.
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 new location. It is suggested that the steps be followed in sequence and checked off (√) in the boxes provided.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not operate blower with open inlet or outlet port. Do not exceed specified vacuum or pressure limitations. Do not operate above or below recommended blower speed range. Blower is not to be used where non-sparking equipment is specified. Do not operate without belt guard or coupling shield.
SECTION 6 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Disassembly the blower within the guarantee period results in the cancellation of the guarantee. Disassembly, repair work and reassembling of the blower must be carried out only by qualified personnel and with the aid of suitable equipment and relevant manual. This manual provides both the assembly and disassembly operations necessary for ordinary maintenance.
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Do not damage the lip of the ring 43 or the seal faces of the mechanical seal for /TMS version Secure the sump 12A with the relevant screws. REINSTALL THE BLOWER Couple the motor as shown in paragraph 4.4.1 04.4.2 Refill the sump 12A with new lubricating oil as per paragraph 6.1.2.
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RBS 35 RBS 45 RBS 46 RBS 55 RBS 65 RBS 66 Item Description Qty. Part Number Part Number Part Number Part Number Part Number Part Number CASING ..........RB3175780301 RB3210300301 RB3210310301 RB3166260301 RB3181710301 RB3181720301 SHAFT+ROTOR P........RB3202400305 RB3202420305 RB3202440305 RB3263010305 RB3263030305...
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RBS 75 RBS 85 RBS 86 RBS 95 RBS 105 RBS 106 Item Description Qty. Part Number Part Number Part Number Part Number Part Number Part Number CASING ..........RB3272480301 RB3181510301 RB3181520301 RB3128190301 RB3206470301 RB3206480301 SHAFT+ROTOR P......... RB3181240305 RB3181260305 RB3181280305 RB3206490305 RB3206510305...
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RBS 115 RBS 125 RBS 135 RBS 145 Item Description Qty. Part Number Part Number Part Number Part Number CASING ..........RB3129280301 RB3191850301 RB3166290301 RB3194560301 SHAFT+ROTOR P......... RBAR3186160001 RBAR3186180001 RBAR3186380001 RBAR3186400001 SHAFT+ROTOR S......... RBAR3186170001 RBAR3186190001 RBAR3186390001 RBAR3186410001 COVER DRIVE SIDE ......RB3186740301 RB3186740301 RB3186770301...
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RBS 155 RBS 165 RBS 175 RBS 205 RBS 225 Item Description Qty. Part Number Part Number Part Number Part Number Part Number CASING ..........RB3194570301 RB3163390301 RB3242100301 RB3255340301 RB3312310301 SHAFT+ROTOR P......... RBAR3186420001 RBAR3245220001 RBAR3245240001 RBAR3245260001 RBAR3245280001 SHAFT+ROTOR S......... RBAR3186430001 RBAR3245230001 RBAR3245250001...
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GENERAL PROVISIONS AND LIMITATIONS Gardner Denver (the “Company”) warrants to each original retail purchaser (“Purchaser”) of its products from the Company or its authorized distributor that such products are, at the time of delivery to the Purchaser, made with good material and workmanship. No warranty is made with respect to: Any product which has been repaired or altered in such a way, in the Company’s judgment, as to affect the product...
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