INW Roots blowers

Operating Instructions

Air and Vacuum

Components

www.in-eco.eu

IN-ECO, spol. s r.o.

Radlinského 13, 034 01 Ružomberok, Slovak Republic
Telefón: +421/44/4304662, Fax: +421/44/4304663
www.in-eco.eu, e-mail: [email protected]
Contents

Contents

1 Safety 04
1.1 Definitions 04
1.2 Safety alert symbol 05

2 Principle of Roots Blower 06

3 Notice Of Operation and Maintenance 07

4 Installation 08

5 Operating Instruction 09

6 Operation trial 10

7 Safety valve adjustment 11

8 Maintenance and operating conditions 12

9 Troubleshooting 15

10 Construction and Spare Parts 17

11 Warranty 18

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Safety

1 Safety

1.1 Definitions

To point out dangers and important information, the following signal words and symbols
are used in these operating instructions:

1.2 Safety alert symbol

The safety alert symbol is located in the safety precautions in the highlighted heading field on the left next to the signal
word (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION). Safety precautions with a safety alert symbol indicate a danger of injuries.
Be sure to follow these safety precautions to protect against injuries or death! Safety precautions without a
safety alert symbol indicate a danger of damage.

1.3 Signal words

DANGER The signal words are located in the safety precautions in the highlighted heading
WARNING field. They follow a certain hierarchy and indicate (in conjunction with the safe-
ty alert symbol, see Chapter 1.2) the seriousness of the danger and the type of
CAUTION warning.
NOTICE
NOTE See the following explanations:

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

Danger of injuries. Danger of injuries. Danger of injuries.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situati- Indicates a potentially hazardous Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
on, that will result in death or situation, that could result in death or that may result in minor or moderate injury
serious injury if the corresponding serious injury if the corresponding if the corresponding measures are not taken.
measures are not taken. measuresare not taken.

NOTICE
Indicates a possible disadvantage, i.e.
CAUTION CAUTION undesirable conditions or consequences can
occur if the corresponding measures are not
Danger of damage. Danger of damage. taken.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation Indicates a potentially hazardous
that may result in property damage situation that may result in property
if the corresponding measures are not damage if the corresponding measures NOTE
taken. are not taken.
Indicates a possible advantage if the corre-
sponding measures are taken; tip.

WARNING WARNING
Improper use of the unit can result in Improper use of the unit can result in
serious or even fatal injuries! serious or even fatal injuries!

These operating instructions: Transport and handling as well as assem-

> must have been read completely and bly and disassembly of the unit may be
understood before beginning any work carried out by trained and responsible
with or at the pump-motor unit, personnel only!
> must be strictly observed,
> must be available at the operating locati-
on of the pump-motor unit.

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Safety

WARNING WARNING
When working on the unit, there is a Danger from rotating external fan of unit!
danger of injury,e.g. in the form of cuts/ Only operate the unit with the fan
cutting off, crushing and burns! guard mounted!
During transport/handling as well as assem-
bly and disassembly always wear personal
protective equipment (safety helmet, pro- WARNING
tective gloves, safety boots)!
Danger from rotating external fan of unit!
Only operate the unit with the fan guard mounted!

It is prohibited to remove the fan guard!

WARNING
Hair and clothing can be pulled into the
unit or caught and wound up moving
parts!
Do not wear long, loose hair or
wide, loose clothes! WARNING
Use a hair net! Danger in the form of cuts or cutting off extremities on
the impeller of the pump-motor unit!
> Do not reach into the unit through open connections!
DANGER > Do not insert objects into the unit through the openings!
Electrical danger!
Before beginning work on the unit or system,
the following measures must be carried out:
> Deenergize. WARNING
> Secure against being switched on again. Danger due to gauge pressure and vacuum!
> Determine whether deenergized. > Check the connections of the pipe/hose connections for
> Ground and short-circuit. leaks!
> Cover or block off adjacent energized
parts.
WARNING
Danger due to gauge pressure and vacuum! Danger due
DANGER to escaping fluid! Check the connections of the pipe/hose
connections for leaks!
Electrical danger!
Work on electrical installations
may be carried out by trained WARNING
and authorized electricians only! Danger of burns and scalding from hot surfaces of the
pumpmotor unit and from hot fluids!
> Do not touch during operation!
CAUTION
> Allow to cool after shut-down!
Danger of unit tipping over!
> Secure the pump-motor unit on the in-
stallation surface before putting into opera- WARNING
tion! Danger in the form of cuts or cutting off extremities on
the impeller of the pump-motor unit!
> Do not reach into the unit through open connections!
> Do not insert objects into the unit
WARNING through the openings!
Hazard: Long, loose hair can be drawn
into external fan through fan guard grate, WARNING
even with fan guard mounted!
Danger zone: Hot surface.
Hazard:
Protective measures:
Burns/scalding possible.
Wear hair net!
Protective measures:
Do not touch! Wear protective gloves!

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Principle of Roots Blower

2. Principle of Roots Blower

There are two lobes fixed on a set of synchromesh gear, the gap between two lobes, and the
gap between lobes and the cylinder are very small. Since they do not touch each other, they do
not need lubrication. Therefore, the transported air won’t be polluted. Another advantage of no
touch point is that the blower can run at high speed and draw more air.

Our product is very precise, and only gear need to be lubricated. The maintenance can
reduce the damage of bearing and gear, and helps to maintain blower’s life cycle.

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Notice Of Operation and Maintenance

3. Notice Of Operation and Maintenance

- Ensure that cylinder is clean without any other things before operation.
- Ensure that installation and direction is correct.
- Inlet temperature should be under 40℃.
- Keep the time of changing oil acc. to the table on the page 12-13
- Ensure that gear oil level is normal. (Please see page 12-13)
- Please use proper gear oil for lubrication. (Please see page 12-13)
- Make sure safety valve work is in normal (Please see page 11)
- Please refer to (page 14) for all types of bearing and coupling
- To order parts, please see page 17

! Restrictions !

Do not use INW roots blowers for taking in steam, or gas that contains a high volume of dust,
charged particles, cellulose and particles larger than 40 μm.

Do not use INW roots blowers for compressing or pumping gases, which are explosive, flammable,
aggressive or poisonous.

Do not use INW roots blowers in areas where explosive gases may emerge.

Do not use INW roots blowers for taking in water or other liquids. Prevent any liquids from entering
INW roots blowers.

DANGER WARNING
Electrical danger! Danger due to gauge pressure and vacuum!
Before beginning work on the unit or system, the Danger due to rotating parts!
following measures must be carried out:
- Deenergize. The pump-motor unit may only be put into operation
- Secure against being switched on again. when the following conditions are met:.
- Determine whether deenergized.
- Ground and short-circuit. - Fan guard and vacuum pump/compressor housing
- Cover or block off adjacent energized parts. are mounted.

- The lines and connections have been tested for

strength and leaks.

DANGER
Electrical danger!
The electrical connection may be carried out by
trained and authorized electricians only!

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Installation

4 Installation

Installation and connection of the electrical part of the device may only be performed by a
professionally qualified person with electrical engineering education.

- No need to make foundation base

There are 4 adjustable vibration isolators under the blower, they can keep blower steady
on the ground without shaking. Therefore, it is no to make concrete foundation base.

Ventilation, cooling
Ventilation and cooling is essential for the proper operation of the equipment. Leave at least 50 cm around
equipment placed indoors for natural cooling.
If necessary (for example, if you use the equipment in a small area or within a soundproof housing), ensure
the necessary air circulation (e.g. using a ventilator).

- Movement
Please prevent the damage by collision or by shaking during the delivery. After moving,
please check if the blower and its accessories are complete and the following check up is
for your reference.
(1) Check specification is same as purchase order when blower is arrived.
(2) Check blower and screws are in good situation without damaged or loose.
(3) Please lift / move blower with eye bolts which on blower.

- Installation and Adjustment

Before plumbing, please seal the inlet port and outlet port of blower well, so that foreign
matter will not fall into the blower.

- Plumbing
(1) When plumbing, please pay attention for the followings to ensure the blower operates smoothly in the
future.
(2) Please do not press pipes on the blower directly, so blower will not change its shape because heavy pi-
ping. The pipe which near the blower should be supported with suitable metal hanger ring or supporter. The
central of pipe should be matched with central of blower, please do not tighten them forcedly. It would be
better if add with a flexible joint, this can reduce the stress by deformed pipe and different temperature from
piping.
(3) When the blower’s inlet is opened, please put air filter to prevent anything to drop inside blower. Once they
fall into the air cylinder, it will cause serious damages. When it is placed outdoor, please have a rain cover.
Please add silencer on the inlet, outlet ports or pipe to reduce the noise. While conveyed air contains steam,
it might congeal liquid during the process. Therefore, please have a drain hole at the bottom of plumbing.

- IN-ECO Silent Roots Blower is driven direct by coupling, it is no need to install pulley
and belt. It is not only to save expense and time on belt changing, but also prevent
pollution by waste belt powder.

WARNING WARNING
Danger from tipping or falling Electrical danger!
loads! The pump-motor unit must be installed
so that the electrical device cannot be
Prior to transport and handling make sure damaged by external influences!
that all components are securely assem- In particular, the feed pipes must be se-
bled and secure or remove all components curely routed, e.g. in cable ducts or in the
the fasteners of which have been loosened! floor.

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Operating Instruction

5 Operating Instruction

The company IN-ECO, spol. Ltd. reserves the right to make changes. The current version of the manual is
published on the website www.in-eco.eu.

- Preparation
(1) Make sure blower is on a horizontal plane, then start motor to check it can move
easily.

(2) Check the level of lubricating oil according to the manual

(3) Check that all the accessories are in the correct position and direction

(4) Open the control valve at inlet and outlet ports of the blower. The blower cannot be turned on while the
valve is closed. There shall be the safety valves at inlet or outlet ports to protect the system and prevent the
damages caused by wrong operation or resistance change from the system.

(5) Please install solenoid valve on power switch to aviod damaging the motor due to the electric current
overload.

*Special notice: Please check if the stop plate or sticker has been removed on flange of outlet.

WARNING CAUTION
Danger from lifting heavy loads! Danger of crushing from unit tipping
Manual handling of the unit is over!
only permitted within the In the unmounted state, the unit can easily
following limits: tip due to its weight distribution!
Wear gloves and safety shoes!
. max. 30 kg [max. 66 lbs] for men Handle the unit with the appropriate care!
. max. 10 kg [max. 22 lbs] for women
. max. 5 kg [max. 11 lbs] for pregnant
women

For weights above the given values use CAUTION

suitable lifting appliances and handling
Danger of tripping and falling!
equipment!
Make sure the unit does not
present a danger of tripping!
CAUTION

i
Danger of damage to the pump-motor unit
due to overheating! DANGER
When installing the unit, make sure that Electrical danger!
heat dissipation and cooling are not The electrical connection may be carried
obstructed. out by trained and authorized electricians
only!
DANGER
CAUTION
Electrical danger! Tipping or falling can lead to
Before beginning work on the unit or crushing, broken bones etc.!
system, the following measures must be Sharp edges can cause cuts!
carried out:
- Deenergize. Wear personal safety equipment
- Secure against being switched on again. (protective helmet, protective
- Determine whether deenergized. gloves, safety shoes) during
- Ground and short-circuit. transport!
- Cover or block off adjacent energized
parts.

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Operation trial

6 Operation trial

When you take operation trial, please ensure inlet pressure or outlet pressure is the same as the
one shown on the name plate. If pressure needs to be changed, please adjust safety valve and
notice the current load of motor. Inlet temperature must be kept within safety range. The highest inlet
temperature of our standard roots blower is 40℃.

Please check the following items one by one while taking operation trial
(1) Is rotating direction of the blower correct?
(2) Is there any unusual noise?
(3) To notice vibration situation of the blower
(4) After operation trial, turn off the power to see if the blower can stop naturally.
(5) Please check motor wire connection is correct voltage

If all above inspection are no problem, the formal operation can be arranged. At normal operation,
there won’t be too much maintenance, just pay attention on bearings (page 14 - Recommended
interval of time for spare parts replacement) and lubrication of gear.

CAUTION WARNING
Danger of crushing from unit tipping Electrical danger!
over! The pump-motor unit must be installed
In the unmounted state, the unit can easily so that the electrical device cannot be
tip due to its weight distribution! damaged by external influences!
Wear gloves and safety shoes! In particular, the feed pipes must be se-
Handle the unit with the appropriate care! curely routed, e.g. in cable ducts or in the
floor.

CAUTION CAUTION

i
Danger of damage to the pump-motor unit Danger of tripping and falling!
due to overheating!
When installing the unit, make sure that Make sure the unit does not
heat dissipation and cooling are not present a danger of tripping!
obstructed.

DANGER
DANGER
Electrical danger!
Electrical danger! The electrical connection may be carried
Before beginning work on the unit or out by trained and authorized electricians
system, the following measures must be only!
carried out:
- Deenergize.
- Secure against being switched on again.
- Determine whether deenergized.
- Ground and short-circuit.
- Cover or block off adjacent energized
parts.

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Safety valve adjustment

7 Safety valve adjustment

The Roots Blower with safety valve has been adjusted according to customer’s
specification before delivery. In order to make sure blower and motor are safe, please
double check safety valve is releasing pressure accurately before operation. If safety
valve is not working as setted pressure or already changed necessary pressure, please
adjust safety valve again.

cover

fixed screw

adjustable screw

spring seat

main body

spring

valve rod

valve

valve seat

- The adjustment steps are shown as following:

(1) Release the valve cover

(2) Release the fixed screw nut
(3) Adjust by operation pressure
1. Increasing the operation pressure: screw on
2. Reducing the operation pressure: screw off
(4) Accuracy test: if the safety valve releases the pressure at specific pressure
(5) Tighten the fixed screw nut
(6) Tighten the cover of safety valve
(7) Double test the accuracy of safety valve for pressure release

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Maintenance

8 Maintenance and operation conditions

- Shaft seal
We use labyrinth type shaft seal for all our standard roots blowers, this shaft seal is not
impact / touch directly with blower body, so it is not necessary to maintenance
especially when blower is in normal operation.

- Lubrication

(1) Gear oil changing time

Replace gear oil (drain old gear oil in advance, then fill up new gear oil)
First time: after 700 hours operation (About 30 days)
Future: after first time of replacing, the future replacing period is as following:

Operating Pressure Oil Replacing Period

Below 400 mbar (4000mmAq) Once every 1 years

Above 400 mbar (4000mmAq) Once every 6 month

Please use full-synthetic gear oil if pressure is over than 0.6 kgf/cm² (6000mmAq). If ambient
temperature is higher than 40 degree C, the period should be decreased half time.

(2) Volume of lubrication

Please check oil level anytime to have blower life longer. Please refer to the following oil volume
and check oil gauge on oil box, the best volume is at middle line of oil gauge (please do not higher
then 2/3 level) when blower stop running. If oil is too full, oil will overflow from the overflow orifice.
If oil is too full to overflow, please clean the blower surface and dry the oil on the ground. After one
hour, double check the drain plug is locked well and no leakage.

2/3 level

middle line

Model Gear Oil Volume Bearing (on driving side)

INW R40 – INW R45 850 ml Using Sealed Bearing,
INW R50 – INW R60 2150 ml No need to maintain
INW R65 – INW R80 2450 ml
INW R90 – INW R125 5700 ml
INW R150 – INW R160 11700 ml

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Lubricating oil - Inspection

Lubricating oil

Suggest to use LUBOL CLP 220 (or same level) gear oil #150 - #220 ( use for
suction temperature is less than 40 ℃).

Typical Physical Characteristics Industrial Gear Oils

Flash Point COC, min.: 222 °C
Density at 20°C: 850 - 910 kg/m³
Kinematic Viscosity at 40°C: 198 - 242 mm²/ s
Oxidizing properties: Does not have
Pour Point, max.: -15 °C

Inspection

(1) Daily control

Pressure of suction port and discharge port
Electric current of motor
Noisiness of the blower
Oil level

(2) Monthly control

Clean air filter in suction silencer
Vibration
Lubrication oil level - make sure no oil leakage

(3) Every 6 months control

Sound of bearing, gear and lobes

l Repair and replacement

With normal maintenance, the blower’s life can be extended longer. In order to keep
blower’s life longer, some parts are requested to repair or replacement in time when
parts are damaged.

Warranty do not cover parts, which are damaged under the normal operation conditions -
filter cartridge, oil drain plugs, oil fill plugs etc.

Replacement of bearings is required every 36 months. The minimum service life of bearings
is 15,000 operating hours, providing the operating conditions are respected.

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Gear - Bearing - Coupling Rubber

Repairs shall only be carried out by an authorized IN-ECO service center during the warranty
period. All warranty rights are forfeited if the equipment is tampered with during the warranty period.
After the warranty has expired, send a blower to an authorized IN-ECO service center, because a
repairment requires specialized knowledge.

Note: Replace lubric ation oil timely is able to extend operating life longer.

Coupling Rubber

Blower Model Bearing model(on driving side)

INW R40 – INW R60 HRC70
INW R65 – INW R80 HRC90
INW R90 – INW R125 HRC110
INW R150 – INW R160 HRC130

Recommended interval of time for spare parts replacement.

(pic. page 17, Construction and Spare Parts)

Need q‘ty
No. Item Suggestion Replacement Time
each time
12 Gear 2 every 5 year
7 Bearing 4 every 3 year
17 Packing 1 when change bearing
20 Oil gauge 1 every 2 years
2 Coupling 1 every 3 year
25 Pressure gauge 1 every year (depends on situation)
23 Inlet Silencer Air Filter 1 every 6 - 12 months (depends on situation)

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Troubleshooting

9 Troubleshooting

Blower is not running

Possible reasons for failure: Solution:
Electrical wiring / lines error Overhaul the electrical wiring / line
Motor is defective Overhaul the motor
Foreign matter fall into the cylinder Clean foreign matter away
Rotor get rust Clean rust away
Gear is stuck by foreign matter Clean foreign matter away
Inlet / outlet pipe line is clogged by foreign Clean foreign matter away or open inlet / outlet
matter valve
Outlet temperature is over heating
Possible reasons for failure: Solution:
Gear oil level is too over Discharge oil to appropriate level
Filter is too dirty Clean or change a new filter
Ambient temperature is too high Install cooling system
Indoor air is poor cir culation Open the door or window
Rotor clearance is eccentric Send to plant to adjust rotor clearance
Bearing temperature is too high
Possible reasons for failure: Solution:
Oil level is too high Discharge oil to standard level
Inappropriate lubricating oil Change appropriate oil
Operating pressure is too over Adjust pressure
Bearing is worn Send to plant to change a new one
Bearing shaft is worn Send to plant to change a new one
Gear oil temperature is too high
Possible reasons for failure: Solution:
Lubricating oil volume is too over or less Fill or discharge oil to appropriate level
Inappropriate lubricant viscosity Change appropriate oil
Gear is worn Send to plant to change a new one
Gear clearance is too over Send to plant to change a new one

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Troubleshooting

Current is overload
Possible reasons for failure: Solution:
Blower speed is increased Reduce Blower speed
Motor is breakdown Overhaul the motor
Rotor get rust Clean the rust away
Foreign matter fall into the cylinder Clean the foreign matter away
Rotors impact each other Sent to plant for adjusting gap
Rotor and cylinder wall impact each other Sent to plant for adjusting gap
Unnatural noise
Possible reasons for failure: Solution:
Rotor and rotor impact each other Sent to plant for adjusting gap
Rotor and cylinder wall impact each other Sent to plant for adjusting gap
Gear is worn or jammed by foreign matter Sent to plant to clean foreign matter away
Foreign matter fall into the cylinder Clean foreign matter away
Coupling rubber is broken Change a new coupling rubber
Bearing is worn Sent to plant to change new bearing

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Construction and Spare Parts

10 Construction and Spare Parts

Spare Parts

No. Item Qty

1 Motor 1
2 Coupling 1
3 Motor base 1
4 Bearing washer 4
5 Nut 2
6 Washer 2
7 Bearing 4
8 Bearing base 2
9 Rotor 1
10 Rotor 1
11 Main casing 1
12 Gear 2
13 Washer 2
14 Oil splash 1
15 Washer 2
16 Nut 2
17 Packing 1
18 Oil case 1
19 Oil plug 1
20 Oil gauge 1
21 Drain plug 1
22 Vibration isolator 4
23 Inlet silencer 1
24 Outlet silencer 1
25 Pressure gauge 1
26 Ball valve 1
27 Elbow joint 1
28 Check valve 1
29 Elbow joint 1
30 Relief valve 1

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Warranty

11 Warranty

Providing the warranty conditions are respected, IN-ECO provides a 2 year warranty on INW roots
blowers.

Warranty conditions

The equipment must be used (installed and operated) in accordance with this manual.
Repairs shall only be carried out by an authorized IN-ECO service center during the warranty
period.
All warranty rights are forfeited if the equipment is tampered with during the warranty period.

The following must be included when returning the INW roots blower:
1. sales receipt (warranty),
2. description of how the equipment is used and the issue,
3. contact information: address, phone number, e-mail, etc.

Equipment returned or submitted for repair must be delivered clean.

Costs on transporting the equipment to the authorized IN-ECO service center and back to the
customer are covered by the customer.

The warranty expires:

if the conditions of installation and equipment operation are not observed,
if the required maintenance is not respected,
if the warranty conditions are not respected.

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Note

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IN-ECO, spol. s r.o.
Radlinského 13
034 01 Ružomberok
Slovak Republic
T +421 44 4304662
E [email protected]
www.in-eco.eu

11.8.2020