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OPERATOR MANUAL
Includes Safety, Service and Replacement Part Information
Model EP17/GP21
Gas/Electric Positive Pressure
Ventilation Blower
Form: GOM14091201
Version 1.1
Do not discard this manual. Before operation, read and
comprehend its contents. Keep it readily available for reference
during operation or when performing any service related
function. When ordering replacement parts, please supply the
following information: model number, serial number and part
number. For customer service assistance, telephone
800.533.0524, +507.451.5510. Our Customer Service Department
telefax number is 877.344.4375 (DIGGER 5), +507.451.5511.
There is no charge for customer service activities .
Internet address: http://www.generalequip.com.
E-Mail location: general@generalequip.com.
Copyright 2003, General Equipment Company.
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Summary of Contents for General Equipment EP17 Series
- Page 1 For customer service assistance, telephone 800.533.0524, +507.451.5510. Our Customer Service Department telefax number is 877.344.4375 (DIGGER 5), +507.451.5511. There is no charge for customer service activities . Internet address: http://www.generalequip.com. E-Mail location: general@generalequip.com. Copyright 2003, General Equipment Company.
- Page 3 Congratulations on your decision to purchase a General light construction product. From our humble beginnings in 1955, it has been a continuing objective of General Equipment Company to manufacture equipment that delivers uncompromising value, service life and investment return.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 Table of Contents DESCRIPTION PAGE Notice To Operator Operator Instructional Data Sheel Safety Precautions Preparation Operation Maintenance, Repair and Storage Assembly Installing the Handle Before Starting Starting the Ep17 Electrical Starting the GP21 Gas Filling the Engine Crankcase with Oil Filling the Engine Gasoline Tank Operation... -
Page 5: Notice To Operator
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice or obligation. All specifications are general in nature and are not intended for specific application purposes. General Equipment Company reserves the right to make changes in design, engineering or specifications and to add improvements or discontinue manufacture at any time without notice or obligation. -
Page 6: Operator Instructional Data Sheel
POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 Operator Instructional Data Sheet The following undersigned operators of the Asphalt Cutter described and/or pertaining to this Operator's Manual have received formal safety and operational information/instruction from the undersigned owner(s)/instructor(s) in accordance to OSHA 29 CFR 1926.21 (b)(2) and/or applicable updated revisions pertaining to, but not ne cessarily limited to the: 1) READING, COMPREHENSION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE MATERIAL COMPRISING THE... -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 Safety Precautions PREPARATION 1) This Blower is a specialized type of powered equipment, designed for a specific job function and MODELS EP17, AND GP21 POSITIVE PRESSURE requires adequate and thorough instruction BEFORE it AIR VENTILATION BLOWERS is operated. - Page 8 POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 4) Minors should never be allowed to operate the a) The definition of a confined work space Blower. Bystanders, especially children and animals should not be allowed in the area where a Blower is in b) The requirements for both initial and recurrent use.
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Page 9: Operation
POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 13) Know how the controls operate. Know how to stop even death. Since the Blower is not designed for use in the Blower quickly in an emergency. hazardous job site locations, it is not equipped with a bonding terminal for connection to a suitable grounding device. -
Page 10: Maintenance, Repair And Storage
POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORAGE 7) Consult the material supplied by the engine 1) Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark manufacturer for specific information relative to long plug (for gasoline powered units) to prevent accidental term storage of the engine utilized on the Blower. -
Page 11: Assembly
POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 Assembly FASTENERS THAT CAN BECOME LODGED IN THE BLOWER WHEEL AND EXIT THE OUTLET AT HIGH SPEED. THE RESULT CAN CAUSE PROPERTY MODEL EP17, and GP21 POSTIVE PRESURE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. VENTILATION BLOWERS 2) Check all fasteners for security. -
Page 12: Filling The Engine Gasoline Tank
POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 If improperly overfilled, the engine may emit excessive smoke when operated or appear to be DO NOT SMOKE NEAR THE GASOLINE TANK. DO seized when attempting to start. To correct these NOT FILL THE GASOLINE TANK WITH THE situations, drain the excess oil and remove the ENGINE RUNNING OR IF IT IS HOT. -
Page 13: Starting The Electric Motor
POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 job applications. Measured flow rates (with the use of TWO 90˚ BENDS 578.8 CFM (16.2 CMM) ducts) will increase with the use of a flexible, reinforced duct less than 15 feet (4.5 m) in length and decrease FLOW RATES FOR MODEL GP8 with the use of a flexible, reinforced duct greater than 15 feet (4.5 m) in length. -
Page 14: Operating The Blower On The Job Site
POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 allowing the Blower to move about. OPERATING THE BLOWER ON THE JOB SITE OPERATION OF THE BLOWER ON ANY GIVEN SURFACE MATERIAL AND/OR CONFIGURATION THE BLOWER IS DESIGNED FOR PORTABLE AIR MAY ALLOW FOR THE GENERATION OF RANDOM VENTILATION PURPOSES ONLY. - Page 15 POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 OPERATOR(S) TO DETERMINE THAT THE DUCT MATERIAL IN USE FOR THE JOB APPLICATION MEETS ALL APPLICABLE FIRE CODE AND OSHA REQUIREMENTS. WHEN UTILIZING THE BLOWER TO FORCE AIR 6) The Blower must never be utilized by itself for INTO A CLOSED WORK AREA, A COLLAPSIBLE, portable, air ventilation purposes.
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Page 16: Stopping The Blower
POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 ventilate. Retest at least every 2 hours. Where local conditions, procedures and policies apply, a more vigorous testing procedure should be utilized with the operation of the Blower. Contact the nearest OSHA office for more specific and current information regarding procedures, policies and requirements. -
Page 17: Service
POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 Service For the EP8 Model: 1) Loosen the set screw with the 5/32 inch Allen wrench and remove the fan from the engine crankshaft. A wheel puller can be utilized if required, FIGURE 5. -
Page 18: Fuse Replacement
POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 WITHOUT THIS SELF-LOCKING FEATURE MAY EXHIBIT A CHARACTERISTIC OF BECOMING UNSECURED SOONER AND/OR MORE READILY. LOOSE SET SCREWS CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. Observe all applicable safety precautions for the solvent. -
Page 19: Engine Service
POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 an incorrect ABC type fuse or a fuse designed for DC Inoperatice fuse. See SERVICE section electrical systems can result in property damage and personal injury. ENGINE SERVICE ENGINE Consult the operating and maintenance instructions provided by the engine manufacturer for specific ENGINE FAILS TO START service and maintenance information regarding:... -
Page 20: Storage
POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 SERVICE section. AMPERES Blower wheel and/or housing filled with debris. See FUSE PROTECTION ABC-10 BUSS type SERVICE section. SYSTEM Damaged duct restricts air flow delivery. Repair or BLOWER replace duct as required. TYPE Centrifugal Storage INLET AND OUTLET... - Page 21 POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 grades are acceptable substitute) grade gasoline. Consult the material supplied by the engine manufacturer for more specific information GASOLINE TANK 3 US quarts (3.19 l) CAPACITY BLOWER TYPE Centrifugal INLET & OUTLET 8 inches (203 mm) SIZE diameter MAXIMUM COMBINED 25 ft (7.6m)
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Page 22: Replacements Parts Diagram
POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 Service Parts Section EP17 and GP21 Series EP17 Electric GP21 Gas... - Page 23 POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 Axle Assembly EP17 And GP21 Blowers...
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Page 24: Axle Assembly
POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 Axle Assembly EP17 And GP21 Blowers Reference PART DESCRIPTION Number NUMBER GP21-0120 Leg, Adjustable GP21-0070 Wheel (8”) GP21-0050 Axle 37030500 Screw, Pan Head, #10 UNC x 5/8”, Plated 37040200 Screw, Pan Head, 1/4-20 UNC x 1/4”, Plated 17060000 Washer, Flat, 3/8”, Plated 15060800... - Page 25 POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 Frame Assembly EP17 Blower...
- Page 26 POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 Frame Assembly EP17 Blowers Reference PART DESCRIPTION Number NUMBER GP21-0100 Frame Weldment GP21-0080 Handle GP21-0040 Bumper, Rubber 53050000 Nut, Hex, Nylock®, 5/16-18 UNC, Plated 37040200 Screw, Pan Head, 1/4-20 UNC x 1/4”, Plated 86060000 Nut, Hex, Flange, 3/8-16 UNC, Plated EP17-0030...
- Page 27 POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 Frame Assembly GP21 Blower...
- Page 28 POSTIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (PPV) FORM GOM14091201 VERSION 1.1 Frame Assembly GP21 Blower Reference PART DESCRIPTION Number NUMBER GP21-0100 Frame Weldment GP21-0080 Handle GP21-0040 Bumper, Rubber 53050000 Nut, Hex, Nylock®, 5/16-18 UNC, Plated 37040200 Screw, Pan Head, 1/4-20 UNC x 1/4”, Plated GP21-0140 Pin and Lanyard GX160K1QXC9...
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