MD Pneumatics PD Plus 3000 4000 5000 Manual

M-D Pneumatics™
Rotary Positive Displacement Blower
Manual 2006 0716 ENG

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PD Plus
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Models
3202 3210 4012 5514
Operator’s Manual: Tuthill PD Plus Rotary Positive Displacement Blower
3204 4006 5507 5516

3206 4009 5511 5518
Lip-Labyrinth (Air Service)

Single Envelope Gastight
Double Envelope Gastight
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................... 1
Applicable Documentation.................................................................... 1
Scope of Manual.................................................................................... 1
Conventions and Data Plate........................................................ 2

Graphic Conventions in this Manual...................................................... 2
Data Plate............................................................................................... 3
Lifting............................................................................................. 5
Description.................................................................................... 6
Flow by Direction................................................................................... 7
Specifications......................................................................................... 8
Installation....................................................................................11
General................................................................................................ 11
Location..................................................................................... 13
Blower Air Intake....................................................................... 13
Soft Foot.................................................................................... 14
Safety................................................................................................... 14
Lubrication........................................................................................... 15
Filling Procedure....................................................................... 16
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Lubrication................ 17
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Hazards Associated With Breakdown or Ignition of

Lubrication................................................................................ 17
Piping Connections.............................................................................. 17
Hazards Associated With Hazardous Process Fluids............... 18
Blockage or Restriction............................................................. 18
Cooling Coils (Optional)....................................................................... 18
Cooling Water Connections and Specifications — Cooling Coils (Op-
tional)................................................................................................... 19
Motor Drives......................................................................................... 19
Direct Coupled.......................................................................... 19
V-Belts....................................................................................... 20
Setting V-Belt Tension................................................................ 20
Motor and Electrical Connections............................................. 22
Operation..................................................................................... 23
General................................................................................................ 23
Start-Up Checklist................................................................................ 24
Operating............................................................................................. 25
Methane Gas Applications................................................................... 25
Water-Injected Blowers........................................................................ 26
Operation.................................................................................. 26
Shutdown.................................................................................. 26
Recommended Shutdown Procedure to Minimize Risk of
Freezing or Corrosion.......................................................................... 27
Maintenance................................................................................ 28
General................................................................................................ 28
Regular Maintenance........................................................................... 28
Spare Parts.......................................................................................... 29
Factory Service and Repair................................................................. 29
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Long-Term Storage.............................................................................. 30
Disassembly and Reassembly................................................... 31

Disassembly of Blower........................................................................ 31
Assembly of Blower............................................................................. 32
Preparation of End Plates for Assembly................................... 33
Gear End Assembly.................................................................. 33
Free End Assembly................................................................... 35
Adjusting Rotor Interlobe Clearance......................................... 35
Special Instructions – Double Envelope.............................................. 36
Drive Shaft Assembly................................................................ 36
Troubleshooting.......................................................................... 37
Assembly Clearances................................................................. 39
Torque Chart................................................................................ 40
Recommended Lubricants......................................................... 41
Recommended Lubricants for Rotary Blowers and Vacuum
Boosters............................................................................................... 41
Special Tool Drawings................................................................ 43

Parts List.............................................................................................. 45
Assembly Drawings............................................................................. 54
Declaration of Incorporation...................................................... 73
Warranty – Blower Products...................................................... 74
Operating Data Form / Product Registration............................ 75
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01
INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of a new

PD PLUS Rotary Positive Displacement Blower
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTATION
from Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems. Please
The applicable documents associated with this
examine the blower for shipping damage, and if
manual are:
any damage is found, report it immediately to the
carrier. If the blower is to be installed at a later • 2006/42/CE – Machinery Directive
date, make sure it is stored in a clean, dry location • EN 1012-1:1996 - Compressors and vacuum
and rotated regularly. Make sure covers are kept pumps - Safety Requirements - Part 1:
on all openings. If the blower is stored outdoors, be Compressors
sure to protect it from weather and corrosion.
PD PLUS blowers are built to exacting standards SCOPE OF MANUAL

and, if properly installed and maintained, will
provide many years of reliable service. Read The scope of this manual and the Declaration of
and follow every step of these instructions when Incorporation includes the bare shaft rotary positive
installing and maintaining the blower. displacement blower.
NNOTE: Record the blower model and serial
numbers of the machine in the
OPERATING DATA form on the inside
back cover of this manual. Use this
identification on any replacement part
orders, or if service or application
assistance is required.
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02
CONVENTIONS AND DATA PLATE
GRAPHIC CONVENTIONS IN THIS NNOTE: Indicates a procedure, practice, or

condition that should be followed in
MANUAL order for the equipment to function in the
manner intended.
This manual is the result of a risk assessment
according to the applicable documents referenced
in “Applicable Documentation” on page 1. ! CAUTION
The following are hazard levels are referenced
within this manual: Read manual before operation
or bodily harm may result.
Attention should be given to the
! DANGER safety related sections of this
manual.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
! WARNING
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
! CAUTION
avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
Indicates a situation that can cause damage

to the engine, personal property, and/or
the environment or cause the equipment to
operate improperly.
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02
Conventions and Data Plate
DATA PLATE
MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER MAWP YEAR
Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems MAX RPM

4840 West Kearney Street
Springfield, Missouri USA 65803
READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION OR BODILY HARM MAY RESULT
WARNING WARNING CAUTION CAUTION
Keep body & clothing away Do not operate without Hearing protection Do not touch hot
from machine openings. guards in place. required. surfaces.
http://www.tuthill.com (800) 825-6937 Made in the USA
Figure 4-1 – General Operation and Symbols on Data Plate
The following information is contained on the data

plate: ! CAUTION
Hearing protection is required
while the blower is in operation.
! WARNING Noise levels may reach as high
as 81 dBA.
Keep body & clothing away from
machine.
During operation, keep body
and clothing away from inlet and
! CAUTION
outlet of the blower. Do not touch hot surfaces.
The upper limit of the blower
operation is 400°F (205°C). Do
! WARNING not touch the blower while it is in
operation and assure blower is
Do not operate without guards
cool when not in operation.
in place.

02
Conventions and Data Plate
MODEL NUMBER: The specific model of the blower
SERIAL NUMBER: Unique to each blower
YEAR: Year of manufacture
MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure
The standard MAWP is per Table 4-2 – Maximum Operating Limits on page
9. The MAWP shall not be exceeded.

03
LIFTING
! WARNING
The blower must be handled using an appropriate
device such as a fork truck or appropriate lifting
device. See Table 4-1 on page 8 for approximate
weights. Care should be taken to assure blower does
not over-turn during handling and installation.

04
DESCRIPTION
Figure 4-1 illustrates the air movement within the

machine. In addition, the machine can operate in
Refer to specific data sheets for flow capacities either direction.
and vacuum capacities.
Never attempt to control capacity by means of a
NNOTE: Refer to diagrams in this manual for throttle valve in the intake or discharge piping.
proper rotation and orientation in inlet This will increase the power load on the drive
and discharge. system, will increase operating temperatures, and
can overload and/or seriously damage the blower.
Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems model 4000 Likewise, if the possibility exists that flow to the
and 5500 Series rotary lobe blowers are positive blower inlet may be cut off during normal operation
displacement type blowers, whose pumping of a process, install an adequate vacuum relief
capacity is determined by size, operating speed, valve. A pressure-type relief valve in the discharge
and differential pressure conditions. Blowers line near the blower is also recommended for
employ rotors rotating in opposite directions within protection against cutoff or blocking in this line.
a housing closed at the ends by end plates. Use check valves on each blower when more than
one blower is connected to a discharge line.
The inlet to the discharge is sealed with operating
clearances that are very small. Internal lubrication When a belt drive is used, it is possible to adjust
is not needed, as there is no moving contact. blower speed to obtain the desired capacity by
changing the diameter of one or both sheaves,
Clearances between the rotors during rotation are
or by using a variable-speed motor pulley. In a
maintained by a pair of accurately machined helical
direct-coupled arrangement, a variable-speed
timing gears, mounted on the two shafts extended
motor or transmission is required. Gas blowers can
outside the air chamber. The intermeshing rotary
use bypasses, but some applications may require
lobes are designed to rotate and trap air or gas
additional cooling. If there is a large volume of
between each rotor and the housing. As the rotor
high-pressure air or gas downstream of the blower,
lobes rotate past the edge of the suction port, the
a check valve in the piping downstream of the
trapped air or gas is essentially at suction pressure
blower will protect the blower from overspeeding in
and temperature. Since the blower is a constant
a backward direction upon shutdown.
volume device, the trapped air remains at suction
pressure until the leading rotor lobe opens into the Consult a Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems sales
discharge port. The close clearances between the professional if questions arise.
rotors inhibit back slippage of the trapped volume
from between the rotors, and the trapped volume
is forced into the discharge piping. Compression
occurs not internal to the blower but by the amount
of restriction, either downstream of the blower
discharge port or upstream of the blower inlet port.

04
Description
INLET INLET INLET
DISCHARGE DISCHARGE DISCHARGE

Figure 4-1 – General Operation Principle
FLOW BY DIRECTION
! WARNING
Refer to diagrams in this manual for proper rotation
and orientation in inlet and discharge.
VERTICAL FLOW HORIZONTAL FLOW
INTAKE DISCHARGE
INTAKE DISCHARGE DISCHARGE INTAKE
DISCHARGE INTAKE
TOP DRIVE TOP DRIVE

CW ROTATION CCW ROTATION
INTAKE DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE INTAKE INTAKE DISCHARGE DISCHARGE INTAKE

RIGHT DRIVE RIGHT DRIVE LEFT DRIVE LEFT DRIVE
CW ROTATION CCW ROTATION CW ROTATION CCW ROTATION
BOTTOM DRIVE BOTTOM DRIVE
CW ROTATION CCW ROTATION
Figure 4-2 – Flow Direction by Rotation

04
Description
SPECIFICATIONS
APPROXIMATE VERTICAL FLOW

APPROXIMATE OIL CAPACITY
WEIGHT
MODEL VERTICAL FLOW HORIZONTAL FLOW
SINGLE DOUBLE
GEAR BACK GEAR BACK STANDARD
ENVELOPE ENVELOPE
(DRIVE) END END (DRIVE) END END
100 lb 110 lb 115 lb
3202
(46 kg) (50 kg) (53 kg)
120 lb 130 lb 135 lb
3204
8 oz 12 oz (55 kg) (59 kg) (62 kg)
12 oz (0.35 L) 17 oz (0.50 L)
(0.24 L) (0.35 L) 130 lb 140 lb 145 lb
3206
(59 kg) (64 kg) (66 kg)
165 lb 175 lb 180 lb
3210
(75 kg) (80 kg) (82 kg)
170 lb 180 lb 185 lb
4006
(77 kg) (82 kg) (84 kg)
24 oz 14 oz 200 lb 210 lb 215 lb
4009 24 oz (0.71 L) 14 oz (0.42 L)
(0.71 L) (0.42 L) (91 kg) (96 kg) (84 kg)
225 lb 235 lb 240 lb
4012
(182 kg) (107 kg) (109 kg)
400 lb 415 lb 420 lb
5507
(182 kg) (189 kg) (191 kg)
460 lb 475 lb 480 lb
5511
(209 kg) (216 kg) (218 kg)
57 oz 32 oz 500 lb 515 lb 520 lb
5514 57 oz (1.7 L) 32 oz (0.95 L)
(1.7 L) (0.95 L) (227 kg) (234 kg) (236 kg)
540 lb 555 lb 560 lb
5516
(245 kg) (252 kg) (255 kg)
580 lb 595 lb 600 lb
5518
(264 kg) (270 kg) (273 kg)
Table 4-1 – Specifications

04
Description
MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
MODEL MAXIMUM RPM PRESSURE MAXIMUM VACUUM TEMPERATURE MAWP
DIFFERENTIAL RISE
15 inch-Hg
3202 15 psi (1,035 mbar) 280°F (156°C)
(508 mbar)
15 inch-Hg
3204 15 psi (1,035 mbar) 280°F (156°C)
(508 mbar)
15 inch-Hg
3206 15 psi (1,035 mbar) 280°F (156°C)
(508 mbar)
15 inch-Hg
3210 15 psi (1,035 mbar) 280°F (156°C)
(508 mbar)
15 inch-Hg
4006 15 psi (1,035 mbar) 300°F (167°C)
(508 mbar)
17 inch-Hg
4009 18 psi (1,241 mbar)* 360°F (200°C)*
(575 mbar) 100 psi
3600
15 inch-Hg (6.9 bar)
4012 15 psi (1,035 mbar) 300°F (167°C)*
(508 mbar)
17 inch-Hg
5507 18 psi (1,241 mbar)* 360°F (200°C)*
(575 mbar)
17 inch-Hg
5511 17 psi (1,172 mbar) 360°F (200°C)*
(575 mbar)
15 inch-Hg
5514 13 psi (896 mbar) 300°F (167°C)
(508 mbar)
15 inch-Hg
5516 12 psi (827 mbar) 260°F (144°C)
(508 mbar)
15 inch-Hg
5518 10 psi (690 mbar) 200°F (111°C)
(508 mbar)
* High-pressure option
Table 4-2 – Maximum Operating Limits

04
Description
9 for various blower sizes when operated

! WARNING under the standard atmospheric conditions. Do not
exceed any of these limits.
The maximum pressure differential is based on
the difference between the inlet pressure and the
outlet pressure. The maximum pressure differential
shall not be exceeded. Exceeding the maximum
pressure differential will cause serious damage to Specially ordered blowers with nonstandard
the equipment and could cause bodily injury. construction, or with rotor end clearances
greater than shown in “Assembly
Clearances” on page 39, will not have
the operating limits specified here. Contact
! WARNING your Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems sales
The maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) representative for specific information.
is based on the absolute pressure of the blower
housing and is NOT the maximum allowable
pressure differential. Exceeding the MAWP will cause
serious damage to the equipment and could cause Special attention must be paid when a blower
bodily injury. has a higher than standard ambient suction
To permit continued satisfactory performance, a temperature. Special recommendations
blower must be operated within certain approved for operating parameters and/or additional
limiting conditions. The manufacturer’s warranty cooling may be recommended. Consult the
is, of course, also contingent on such operation. factory or local representative for appropriate
Maximum limits for pressure, temperature, and information.
speed are specified in See Table 4-2 on page

05
INSTALLATION
GENERAL ! WARNING
Customers are warned to provide adequate
protection, warning and safety equipment
! DANGER necessary to protect personnel against
The blower is not intended to be used hazards in the installation and operation of this
with explosive products or in explosive equipment in the system or facility.
environments. The blower is not intended to
be used in applications that include hazardous
and toxic gases. Consult the factory for ! WARNING
support.
The standard MAWP is per Table 4-2. The
MAWP shall not be exceeded unless specific
factory testing of the pressure containing
! DANGER components of the blower has been
It is the responsibility of the installer to assure performed.
that proper guarding is in place and compliant
with all applicable regulatory requirements.
! WARNING
Table 4-2 states the maximum operating
! WARNING speed in RPM (rotations per minute) and
The bare shaft blower can maximum temperature. Do not exceed these
generate excessive noise. limits. The installation of the blower shall
Methods to reduce the noise take these critical operating parameters
levels by installing inlet and into account and adequate control features
outlet silencers will be required. implemented.
Even with inlet and outlet
silencers, hearing protection will
be required.

05
Installation
the foot hold-down screws to check foot contact

! WARNING with the mounting surface. Mount the base on a
solid foundation or heavy flooring, using shims as
Upon completion of the installation, and before
necessary at bolting points to prevent warping the
applying power, rotate the drive shaft by hand. assembly.
It must move freely. If it does not, look for
uneven mounting, piping strain, excessive belt Transmission of small operating vibrations to a
tension or coupling misalignment or any other support structure may be objectionable in some
cause of binding. If blower is removed and still applications. Use of vibration isolators or vibration-
does not move freely, check inside the blower absorbing materials can be effective in overcoming
housing for foreign material. this transmission. To avoid causing distortion, apply
the treatment under the common motor/blower
base or mounting plate rather than directly under
the feet alone.
Make sure piping is accurately squared with the

Remove the protective covers from the shaft blower and supported independently. Stress
and inspect for damage. imparted from incorrectly aligned piping or
mounting will create problems with bearing and
Carefully check to ensure that no transit damage
seal life, possibly leading to premature internal
has been sustained. If damage has occurred from
contact. The blower should sit stress free and
shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
evenly on its supporting surface. Take care
Preserve the shipping container for inspection by
to evenly tighten the mounting bolts to avoid
the carrier.
imparting undue stress into the blower. Stress
can be checked in a free state with feeler stock or
verified on a previously installed blower with the
aid of a dial indicator. Spring or gap should be less
than 0.002 in. (0.05 mm).
In the event that your unit sustains damage
while being shipped to your facility, do not Use only clean, new pipe and make certain it is
return it to the factory without first obtaining free of scale, cuttings, weld beads, dirt, or any
shipping instructions from us. other foreign material. To guard against damage
Do not remove protective covers and plugs until to the blower, make sure that an inlet filter is used.
the connections are complete. Mount the blower on Clean the filter of collected debris after 3 hours of
a flat, level surface. Use a baseplate that is rigid, operation and periodically thereafter. See Piping
solidly supported, and structurally sound. Shim Connections on page 17 for additional details.
under the legs where necessary so that each leg of
the blower supports an equal share of the blower Figure 5-1 shows a typical complete installation
weight. This is necessary to prevent twisting of of the blower and accessories. Note the absence
the blower. Make sure the feet rest evenly on the of throttle or shut-off valves in both discharge and
mounting surface before fastening down. Twisting intake piping. If it is possible for airflow to be cut off
or cramping the blower during mounting will in either line, add a pressure and/or vacuum relief
cause rotor contact and binding during operation, valve. In some installations, it may be desirable to
resulting in a condition called “soft foot.” See use only an inlet silencer-cleaner supported directly
Soft Foot on page 14 for further details and from the blower connection. Keep the weight of
preventative measures. accessories and piping to a minimum to prevent
blower casing distortion. If the weight exceeds
A blower that is factory-mounted on a base should 10% of blower weight, support the components
not require such adjustments. However, since independently of the blower and connect them with a
the assembly can become twisted in shipping or flexible hose or connectors. The approximate weight
installation, check for soft foot after installing the of the blower is listed in Table 4-1 on page 8.
base. Shims may be needed for alignment. Loosen

05
Installation
AIR FILTER
Location
INTAKE SILENCER Install the blower in a room or outdoor area that
supplies adequate space and lighting for routine
FLOW
maintenance. Make sure that indoor installation
areas are well ventilated and kept as cool as
possible, because operating the blower at elevated
temperatures can result in nuisance overload or
temperature shutdowns. An unprotected outdoor
installation is satisfactory only when correct
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
lubrication for the expected temperatures is
CHECK VALVE
provided. See Recommended Lubricants on
FLEX CONN. page 41.
FLOW
Blower Air Intake

PRESSURE GAUGE DISCHARGE
SILENCER
To minimize maintenance, supply the blower with
the cleanest air possible. The air must not contain
Figure 7-1 – Typical Blower Installation
any flammable or toxic gases, as the blower will
concentrate these gases. This could result in
A blower may be driven by direct-coupling to damage to the blower and surrounding property
the driver or by V-belt drive for the purpose of and lead to personal injury or death. Do not block
obtaining other speeds within the approved or restrict the opening of the blower, as the motor
range. See Motor Drives on page 19 for more could overheat and fail.
information.
Do not use blowers on explosive or hazardous
Blowers from Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems gases. Do not exceed the limits described in
are internally and externally treated after factory Table 4-2 on performance criteria such as
assembly and testing to protect against rusting in pressure differential, running speed, and discharge
normal atmospheric conditions prior to installation. temperature.
The maximum period of internal protection
is considered to be 6 months under average If it is necessary to take air from a remote source,
conditions, provided closing plugs and seals are such as in a vacuum application, make sure the
not removed. Protection against chemical or salt- diameter of the piping is at least equal to the
water atmosphere is not provided. Avoid opening diameter of the blower inlet. For distances greater
the blower until ready to begin installation, as than 20 ft (6 m), enlarge the pipe diameter to
protection will be quickly lost due to evaporation. reduce inlet restriction. Excessive restriction will
For recommended preparations for long-term reduce the efficiency of the blower and elevate its
storage (longer than 6 months), see Long-Term discharge temperature. The piping used should
Storage on page 30. also be corrosion-resistant and free of scale and
dirt. Keep the inlet covered to keep out foreign
objects and rain. Vacuum kits are available.

05
Installation
Soft Foot SAFETY

Soft foot is a condition in which one of the blower
Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems recommends
feet does not sit flat on the base. Soft foot is
the use of relief valves to protect against excessive
usually due to irregularities in the surface to which
pressure or vacuum conditions. Test these valves
the blower is mounted. When the bolt on the foot
at initial start-up to be sure they are properly
gets tightened, a slight distortion occurs that can
adjusted to relieve at or below the maximum
affect bearing and seal life as well as internal
pressure differential rating of the blower.
contact between parts.
ANGULAR
SOFT FOOT
! DANGER
It is the responsibility of the
installer to assure that proper
guarding is in place and
compliant with all applicable
regulatory requirements.
PARALLEL
SOFT FOOT
! DANGER
Internal and external rotating
parts of the blower and driving
Figure 7-2 – Illustrations of Soft Foot
equipment can produce
serious physical injuries. The
1. Place the blower on the base. blower should never be run
with the inlet or discharge
2. Check each foot for gaps between the foot and
base (soft foot). Shim as necessary to fill the piping removed. If it becomes
gap within 0.002 in. (0.05 mm). necessary to inspect the rotating
Figure 5-2 shows the two most common types parts of the blower or to change
of soft foot conditions. If either type is present V-belts, be absolutely sure
at a measurement of more than 0.003 in. that all power to the motor
(0.076 mm), the blower may fail prematurely. controls has been shut off, the
motor controls are locked out,
3. Tighten all bolts.
and properly tagged before
4. Mount a dial indicator on the base contacting proceeding.
one foot at 12 o’clock position.
5. Loosen the bolt on that foot. Observe indicator

travel and add shims as needed to reduce
“spring” to less than 0.002 in. (0.05 mm).
Repeat steps 4 and 5 on the remaining feet.

05
Installation
! DANGER LUBRICATION
Assure that properly sized vacuum breaks/ Every blower from Tuthill Vacuum & Blower
relief valves are used on the inlet side of Systems is factory-tested, oil-drained, and shipped
the blower. Also assure that properly sized dry to its installation point. Fill both independent oil
pressure relief valves are used on the outlet of reservoirs to the proper level before operation. Oil
reservoirs are under the vacuum.
the blower. The sizing shall be such to assure
that the proper flow can be achieved without Shaft bearings at the gear end of the blower are
exceeding the rated vacuum and pressure splash-lubricated by one or both gears dipping into
ratings. an oil reservoir formed in the gear end plate and
cover. Shaft bearings at the drive end of the blower
are lubricated by a slinger assembly dipping into
an oil reservoir. Before starting the blower, fill the
! DANGER oil sumps as described in Filling Procedure on
Blower housing and associated page 16.
piping or accessories may Add oil to the blower in the quantity listed in
become hot enough to cause Table 4-1 on page 8. Make sure oil level is
major skin burns on contact. maintained within the notched area of the sight
glass. See Figure 5-3. Lower drive blowers have
“bull’s eye” type oil level gauges. Maintain oil levels
at the center of the glass.
! WARNING
Use lock out/tag out procedures
to disable the electrical energy ! WARNING
source before any service or
work is done on the blower. Never attempt to change or add lubrication
while the blower is running. Failure to heed
this warning could result in damage to the
equipment or personal injury. Oil must be
! WARNING checked when the blower is NOT running.
Avoid extended exposure in
close proximity to machinery
with high intensity noise levels. ! WARNING
Wear adequate ear protection.
Properly dispose of the spent lubricants. Refer
NNOTE: Use proper care and good procedures
in handling, lifting, installing, operating, to the manufacturer of the lubricant and any
and maintaining the equipment. regulations to assure proper and safe disposal.
! WARNING
Do not start the blower until you are sure oil
has been put in the gear housing and rear
cover. Operation of the blower without proper
lubrication will cause the blower to fail and void
the warranty.

05
Installation
Filling Procedure
Assure oil is compatible with copper/yellow See Recommended Lubricants on page 41 for
metals (if equipped with cooling coils). suggested lubricants and grease.
1. Remove the fill plugs or breathers from both

gear end and drive end plates.
2. Slowly pour oil through the fill until oil appears

See Table 4-1 for oil capacities. in the oil sight glass. Bring the oil level to the
center of the sight glass.
3. Verify oil level is at proper level in both gear

end and drive end sight glasses.
4. Replace the fill plugs or breathers that were

removed in step 1.
HORIZONTAL FLOW SIDE BREATHER VERTICAL FLOW SIDE

& OIL FILL
(1) EA
END PLATE
OIL LEVEL
MAGNETIC GAUGE OIL LEVEL
DRAIN PLUG (1) EA GAUGE
(1) EA END COVER (1) EA
END PLATE END PLATE
END END
BREATHER
& OIL FILL
(1) EA
END PLATE
MAGNETIC
DRAIN PLUG
(1) EA
END PLATE
Figure 7-3 – Oil Fill, Drain Connections, and Oil Level Gauges

05
Installation
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Hazards Associated With Breakdown or

Lubrication Ignition of Lubrication
What is the functional detriment if the “wrong
oil” is used?
! DANGER
The lubricant is selected based on bearing
speed, gear speed, and operating temperature. There is a risk associated
If the lubricant is too light, it increases wear by with the lubrication media
not separating the sliding surfaces and it will not breaking down and resulting
remove the heat adequately. If the lubricant is too in a hazardous fluid or vapor.
thick, the drag in the bearings is increased, causing There may also be a hazard
them to run hotter. Thicker lubricant will not flow associated with the ignition of
as readily into the gears and it will reduce the the lubrication media. Refer to
available backlash. Lubricants at our conditions are
the lubrication manufacturer’s
incompressible.
applicable instruction for safety
What is the functional detriment if the oil is not precautions.
serviced?
If the lubricant is not serviced at the proper PIPING CONNECTIONS

interval, the shearing action in the bearing and the
gears will begin to take its toll and the lubricant
will thicken. The blower will run hotter and the
wear on moving parts will increase. The lubricant ! WARNING
will generally appear dirtier, caused by material
rubbing off the components. The lubricant will Pipe loading on the blower should be negligible
discolor because of overheating. An indicator of the as pipe loading can cause distortion of the
breakdown of a lubricant is the increase in the Total blower. Use proper supports and pipe hangers
Acid Number (TAN) and a change of 10 percent in to assure that there is no loading.
the base viscosity.
Several things are happening as the lubricant

goes through the blower. First, it is absorbing
frictional energy in the form of heat. This heat has
to be dissipated through either surface contact Remove the protective covers from the inlet
with cooler materials or in a rest volume of and outlet ports and inspect for dirt and foreign
lubricant. While reducing the friction, the lubricant material.
is also going through a shearing process and the Inlet and outlet connections on all blowers are
molecular structure is broken down. large enough to handle maximum volume with
minimum friction loss. Maintain same-diameter
The result is that the lubricant will begin to thicken piping. Do not support silencers by the blower.
because of the shorter molecular chains and the Avoid stress loads and bending moments.
drop out of additive packages. The thickened
lubricant will cause more drag, increasing the
friction and heat and further degrading the
lubricant.
Operation of the blower (environment, run time,

speed, and pressure) has a direct effect on duty
cycles. The published cycles are based on worst-
case conditions.

05
Installation
Be certain all piping is clean internally before

connecting to the blower. Place a 16-mesh wire
COOLING COILS (OPTIONAL)
screen backed with hardware cloth at or near
the inlet connections for the first 50 hours of use
until the system is clean. Clean the screen after ! CAUTION
3 hours of operation and completely discard it
once the system is clean, as it will eventually If the blower is to be located outdoors or in a
deteriorate and small pieces going into the blower building where the temperature surrounding
can cause serious damage. A horizontal or vertical the blower or the water supply and return
airflow piping configuration is easily achieved by piping can fall below 35°F (2°C), then care
rearranging the mounting feet position.
must be taken to ensure that the water (or
other cooling liquid) does not freeze and cause
Hazards Associated With Hazardous damage. Cooling coils must be drained of
Process Fluids liquid during downtime unless a recirculating
unit using a glycol mixture has been installed.
! DANGER
It shall be the responsibility of
the installer to ensure that piping Water cooled end plates are discontinued.
is adequate, sealing between Consult factory for connection details.
pipe joints is adequate for
the process fluids and proper
process and pressure protection
devices are in place. It is also
the responsibility of the installer Units are never shipped from the manufacturer
to assure that process gasses with liquid in the end plates or cooling coils.
are not vented in a manner that Blowers supplied with coiling coils can be
would be hazardous. identified by the hose that connects the top of
Refer to the manufacturer of the the gear (drive) end cover to the bottom of the
process media to assure that free (non-drive) end cover. See Figure 5-4 and
Figure 6-1 for details. Tuthill Vacuum & Blower
proper safety precautions are in
Systems recommends water cooling for blowers
place.
in applications where the blower operates with
Blockage or Restriction discharge temperatures of 250°F (120°C) for 4
hours or more per day. Water cooling reduces oil
temperature and improves oil viscosity for better
lubrication. A water flow of 0.5 – 1.0 GPM (1.9 –
! WARNING 3.8 L/min) is generally sufficient to maintain oil
temperatures of 150°F (65°C) or below. Do not
Damage to the blower could occur if there is allow water pressure to exceed 75 psig
blockage in the inlet or outlet ports or piping. (510 kPa g).
Care should be taken when installing the
blower to assure that there are no foreign
objects or restrictions in the ports or piping.

05
Installation
COOLING WATER CONNECTIONS Establish proper gap between coupling halves

according to the coupling manufacturer’s
AND SPECIFICATIONS — COOLING instructions
Establish with the
proper gapmotor armature.
between Proper
coupling halves
gap will minimize the chance of end thrust
COILS (OPTIONAL) according to the coupling manufacturer’s
on the blower shaft.
instructions with the Re-align and grease
motor armature. all
Proper
gap will minimize the chance of end thrust field
direct-coupled base-mounted blowers after
installation.
on the blower shaft. Re-align and grease all
! WARNING direct-coupled base-mounted blowers after field
installation.
The cooling water pressure shall not exceed
75 psig (5.17 bar g).
MOTOR DRIVES
Figure 7-4 – Water Cooling Connections
Two drive connections commonly used are direct aligned. A direct-coupled blower and motor must
drive and V-belt drive. be aligned with the two shafts having no more than
0.005 in. (13 mm) Total Indicator Reading (TIR).
Direct Coupled Make sure the face is aligned within 0.002 in. (0.05
mm).
When installing the motor directly to the blower,
align the shafts to the coupling according to the Establish proper gap between coupling halves
coupling manufacturer’s instructions. Blowers according to the coupling manufacturer’s
shipped with the motor directly coupled and instructions with the motor armature. Proper
mounted on a common base have been aligned gap will minimize the chance for end thrust
prior to shipment. Further alignment is not normally on the blower shaft. Re-align and grease all
necessary, but be sure to check the alignment and direct-coupled base-mounted blowers after field
make adjustments if necessary prior to starting the installation.
blower.
V-Belts
Coupling halves must correctly fit the blower and
drive shafts so that only light tapping is required to If the motor and blower are V-belt connected, the
install each half. The two shafts must be accurately sheaves on both the motor and blower shafts

Too Tight
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Installation
Slight Bow Too Loose
should be as close to the shaft bearings as

possible. Blower sheave is not more than 1/4 in. 20” (50.8 cm)
(6.5 mm) from the blower drive end cover. The
20/64” = 5/16” (8 mm)
drive sheave is as close to the driver bearing as
possible. Take care when installing sheaves on
the blower and motor shafts. Make sure the face is 8-10 lb
(3.6-4.5 s.
kg)
accurately in line to minimize belt wear.
Adjust the belt tension to the manufacturer’s Figure 7-6 – Setting of proper tension for a V-belt drive
specifications using a belt tension tester. Check
new belts for proper tension after 24 hours of run
time. When manufacturer data is not available, Check the blower after installation and before
industry guidelines recommend 1/64 in. deflection applying power by rotating the drive shaft by hand.
for each inch of span (0.157 mm deflection per
If the drive shaft does not rotate freely:
centimeter of span) at 8 – 10 lb (3.6 – 4.5 kg) of
force in the center of the belt. • Look for uneven mounting, piping strain,
excessive belt tension, or coupling misalignment
Insufficient tensioning is often indicated by slipping
• Check the blower to make sure oil was added to
(squealing) at start-up. Do not use belt dressing
the reservoirs
on V-belts. Keep sheaves and V-belts free of oil
and grease. Remove tension from belts if the Setting V-Belt Tension
drive is to be inactive for an extended period of
time. For more specific information, consult the Proper belt tension is essential to long blower
drive manufacturer. In a V-belt drive, the blower life. Figure 5-5, Figure 5-6, and the following
sheave must fit its shaft accurately, run true, and procedure are provided to aid in field-adjusting
be mounted as close to the bearing housing as V-belts (when the blower is so equipped) for
possible to minimize bearing loads. maximum performance. A visual inspection of the
V-belt drive should yield the appearance shown in
A tight or driving fit will force the drive shaft out of Figure 5-5.
its normal position and cause internal damage. A
loose fit will result in shaft damage or breaking. Factors outside the control of the belt tensioning
Make sure the motor sheave fits correctly and is system used on an individual blower package
properly aligned with the blower sheave. assembly, such as environmental factors and
quality of the belts installed, may contribute to
Adjust the motor position on its sliding base decreased belt life. Such factors can cause wear
so that belt tension is in accordance with drive of the belts beyond the ability of the tensioning
manufacturer’s instructions. Always avoid system to compensate.
excessive belt tension. Recheck tension after
the first 10 hours of operation and periodically As such, it is recommended to check belt tension
thereafter to avoid slippage and loss of blower monthly and make any manual adjustments found
speed. necessary.
1. Turn off and lock out power.
2. Remove the belt guard fasteners (if equipped).
3. Remove the belt guard.

Too Tight 4. Check and adjust the belt tension as
necessary. Tension should be 1/64 in.
deflection per inch of span (0.157 mm
Slight Bow Too Loose deflection per centimeter of span) between
Figure 7-5 – General appearance of a V-belt drive sheaves, with 8 – 10 lb (3.6 – 4.5 kg) force
20” (50.8 cm)
20/64” = 5/16” (8 mm)

8-10 lb
(3.6-4.5 s.
kg)
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Installation
applied at the center point of the top section of 6. Install the belt guard fasteners that were
belt. removed in step 2.
5. Install the belt guard, making sure that all drive 7. Unlock the power and start the blower.
components are free of contact with the guard.
8. Resume normal operation.
V-Belt Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION

Belts slip (sidewalls
Not enough tension Replace belts; apply proper tension.
glazed)
Shock load Apply proper tension.
Drive squeals Not enough arc of contact Increase center distance.
Heavy starting load Increase belt tension.
Replace set of belts and install
Broken cord caused by prying on sheave
correctly.
Overloaded drive Redesign drive.
Impulse loads Apply proper tension.
Misalignment of sheave and shaft Re-align drive.
Belt(s) turned over
Worn sheave grooves Replace sheaves.
Check drive design.
Excessive belt vibration Check equipment for solid mounting.
Consider use of banded belts.

Mismatched belts New belts installed with old belts Replace belts in matched sets only.
Shock loads Apply proper tension; recheck drive.
Apply proper tension; recheck drive.
Heavy starting loads
Breakage of belt(s) Use compensator starting.
Belt pried over sheaves Replace set of belts correctly.
Foreign objects in drives Provide drive guard.
Sheave grooves worn Replace sheaves.
Sheave diameter too small Redesign drive.
Mismatched belts Replace with matched belts.
Rapid belt wear Drive overloaded Redesign drive.
Belt slips Increase tension.
Sheaves misaligned Align sheaves.
Oil or heat condition Eliminate oil. Ventilate drive.

05
Installation
Motor and Electrical Connections

! WARNING
The motor and connections shall be protected
to assure that product and environmental
condensation does not come in contact with
the electrical connections.
It is the responsibility of the installer to assure

that the motor is in compliance with the latest
edition of IEC 60204-1 and all electrical
connections are performed per IEC 60204-1,
this includes overcurrent protection.
Wire the motor and other electrical devices, such
as solenoid valves and temperature switch, to the
proper voltage and amperage as indicated on the
nameplate of the component being wired. Turn
the blower by hand after wiring is completed to
determine that there are no obstructions and that
the blower turns freely. Then, momentarily start the
blower to check the direction of rotation.
Figure 4-2 shows direction of airflow in relation to
rotor rotation. The airflow direction can be reversed
by reversing the appropriate motor leads.

06
OPERATION
GENERAL Before starting the blower for the first time under
power, recheck the installation thoroughly to
reduce the likelihood of difficulties. Use the
following checklist as a guide, but consider any
other special conditions in your installation.
! DANGER
The blower is not intended to be used with explosive
1. Be certain no bolts, rags, or dirt have been left
in blower.
products or in explosive environments. The blower is
not intended to be used in applications that include 2. Be certain that inlet piping is free of debris. If
hazardous and toxic gases. Consult the factory for an open outdoor air intake is used, be sure the
support. opening is clean and protected by an inlet filter.
This also applies to indoor use.
3. If installation is not recent, check blower

! WARNING leveling, drive alignment, belt tension, and
tightness of all mounting bolts.
Do not operate without guards in
place. 4. Be certain the proper volume of oil is in the oil
reservoir chambers.
5. Be certain the driving motor is properly

lubricated and connected through suitable
electrical overload devices.
6. With electrical power off and locked out to

prevent accidental starting, rotate the blower
shaft several times by hand to make sure the
! WARNING blower is rotating freely. Unevenness or tight
spots are indicators of a condition that should
Maximum operating speed: Table 4-2 states the be corrected before progressing.
maximum operating speed in RPM (rotations
per minute), the maximum pressure differential, 7. Check motor rotation by momentarily pushing
maximum vacuum and maximum temperature rise. the START button and then checking the flow
Do not exceed these limits. direction of the blower. Reverse the motor
connections if the flow is in the wrong direction.

06
Operation
Carry out initial operation under “no load” steady. These checks may be particularly important
conditions by opening all valves and venting the if the blower is part of a process system where
discharge to the atmosphere, if possible. Then, conditions may vary. At the first opportunity, stop
start the motor briefly, listen for unusual noises, the blower and clean or remove the inlet filter.
and make sure the blower coasts freely to a stop. Also recheck leveling, coupling alignment or belt
If no problem appears, repeat this check and let tension, and mounting bolts for tightness.
the motor run slightly longer. If any questions exist,
investigate before proceeding.
Assuming all tests are satisfactory, the blower will START-UP CHECKLIST
now be ready for continuous full-load operation.
During the first several days, check periodically to It is recommended that these start-up procedures
make sure all conditions remain acceptable and be followed in sequence and checked off ( ) in
the boxes provided in any of the following cases.
• During initial installation • After maintenance work has been performed

• After any shutdown period • After blower has been moved to a new location
DATES
CHECKED:
Check the unit for proper lubrication. Proper oil level is critical. See Lubrication on page
15. See Recommended Lubricants on page 41 for information on acceptable
lubricants for the product.
Check the V-belt drive for proper belt alignment and tension.
Carefully turn the rotors by hand to be certain they do not bind.
! WARNING
Disconnect power. Make certain power is off and
locked out before touching any rotating element of
the blower, motor, or drive components.
“Bump” the unit with the motor to check rotation (counterclockwise when facing the shaft)
and to be certain it turns freely and smoothly.
Start the unit and operate it for 30 minutes at no load. During this time, feel the cylinder
for hot spots. If minor hot spots occur, see Troubleshooting on page 37.
Apply the load and observe the operation of the unit for 1 hour.
If minor malfunctions occur, discontinue operation and see Troubleshooting on page

37.

06
Operation
OPERATING ! CAUTION
The upper temperature limit for blower operation is Use of a thermowell insulates the thermocouple.
measured in the exhaust gas stream with a low- Invalid and delayed readings will result. This can
mass thermocouple. When this temperature limit result in ineffective protection devices.
switch is installed, as the temperature exceeds the
predetermined temperature, the blower motor will
stop and cannot be restarted until the temperature
drops below the trip setting of the temperature
switch. The upper temperature limits are not intended
for continuous operation. Consult with factory
for detailed information assistance.
! DANGER
The blower is not intended to be used with explosive
products or in explosive environments. The blower is
! CAUTION
not intended to be used in applications that include Do not stop the blower if there are high outlet
hazardous and toxic gases. Consult the factory for pressures in the outlet piping. Unload the outlet
support. piping prior to shutting down the blower.
Stop the blower by turning off the motor. Isolate
the blower from the vacuum system and vent the
! WARNING blower to the atmosphere. Turn off the cooling
water, if the blower is water cooled. Stop the
Physical harm may occur if human body parts are in backing pump. See the component instruction
contact or exposed to the process vacuum. Assure manual.
that all connections are protected from human
contact.
METHANE GAS APPLICATIONS
! WARNING Some sewage gases will adhere to the rotors in a
gas blower. If enough sludge from the gas being
If rated vacuum or pressure levels are exceeded, pumped builds up on the rotors, it destroys the
process fluids will migrate to other parts of the clearances between the rotors. The build-up can
blower and system. cause the blower to clatter and eventually freeze
up when the rotors no longer have clearance to
turn. This can be easily prevented by periodically
flushing the blower with a mixture of 75% kerosene
! CAUTION or fuel oil and 25% lubricating oil. The kerosene
or fuel oil dissolves the sludge build-up and the
Do not touch hot surfaces.
lubricating oil coats the rotors to slow the build-up.
Do not touch the blower while it is
in operation and assure blower is
cool when not in operation.

06
Operation
Inject the mixture on the inlet side through a valve Operation

set to feed 1 gal (3.8 L) of mixture in 15 – 20
minutes. On blowers that are regularly flushed, 1. Check the oil level in the sight glass of the
flushing once a week is sufficient. If the blower is blower and make sure all fittings are tight.
dirty, flush it daily until the hard build-up is removed
and then move to a weekly flushing cycle. In very 2. Check the water injection system to make sure
dirty gas installations, vary the cycle to meet the water is available.
demand.
3. Operate the blower dry for 3 minutes at no
load to check for correct rotation and smooth
operation.
FLUSHING
FLUID 4. Turn the water on and adjust the flow as
CONTROL
VALVE recommended for the individual blower. Make
sure the water discharges freely from the outlet
piping.
5. Apply vacuum and observe operation at the

desired inlet condition.
Shutdown
It is possible to shut down the blower for brief
periods by relieving the inlet vacuum, shutting off
the water, and then stopping the blower.
Figure 8-1 – Flushing To avoid rusting during a slightly longer shutdown
period, operate the blower under a partial vacuum
without the water injection, allowing the blower to
heat within safe limits. The heat will tend to drive
WATER-INJECTED BLOWERS off residual moisture.
Water injected into the inlet of a blower operating For extended shutdown, oil may be injected into
on vacuum service will cool the blower. The water the inlet of the heated blower just prior to shutting
absorbs the heat of compression as it passes down the blower. The oil will provide a protective
through the blower along with the air/gas being coating on the internal components. Make sure the
compressed. A blower cooled in this manner can water is completely shut off after shutdown.
operate safely at higher vacuums or higher inlet
Special coatings or platings are available to
temperatures than an uncooled blower.
minimize rusting or corrosion in applications where
The amount of water required depends on the blowers can remain wet.
inlet air/gas temperature, inlet vacuum, water
Always use vertical-flow blowers with two-lobed,
temperature, and maximum discharge temperature
plugged rotors. Always orient the system with
desired. Check with the factory or sales
the blower intake at the top and discharge at the
representative for more guidance.
bottom.

06
Operation
! CAUTION
Water injection can cause lime build-up on rotors. Care must be taken not to overload or
overheat the blower during this procedure.
Check water supply for hardness. The use of water
softeners, other chemicals, or distilled water may 1. Isolate the blower from the moist system
be necessary to prevent or remove this build-up. piping, allowing the blower to intake
However, due to the wide variations in mineral atmospheric air. Operate the blower under a
content, pH, and chemical content of water that can slight load, allowing the blower to heat within
be injected, Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems cannot safe limits. The heat generated by the blower
be responsible for damage which may result should will quickly evaporate residual moisture.
this build-up occur. Units should be inspected
2. For carpet cleaning applications, after the
regularly to determine any problems. work is completed, allow the blower to run
3 – 5 minutes with the suction hose and wand
attached. The suction hose and wand will
provide enough load to the blower to evaporate
the moisture quickly.
For liquid injection other than water, consult
the factory. 3. For extended shutdown, inject a small amount
of a light lubricating oil such as 3-in-One® or
a spray lubricant such as WD-40® into the
RECOMMENDED SHUTDOWN inlet of the blower just before shutdown (3-in-
One and WD-40 are registered trademarks of
PROCEDURE TO MINIMIZE RISK WD-40 Company). The lubricant will provide
an excellent protective coating on the internal
OF FREEZING OR CORROSION surfaces. If using a spray lubricant, take care
to prevent the applicator tube from getting
When an air piping system has high humidity or sucked into the blower. The applicator tube will
moisture, water condensation can occur after damage the blower, likely to a degree where
the blower is shut down and it begins to cool. repair would be required.
Condensation creates an environment favorable
to corrosion of the iron internal surfaces and to 4. If the blower is being taken out of commission
ice formation in cold weather. Both conditions can for an extended period of time, see Long-
close the operating clearances, causing the blower Term Storage on page 30.
to fail upon future start-up.
The following shutdown procedure minimizes

the risk of moisture condensation, corrosion, and
freezing.

07
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL ! CAUTION
Regular inspection of the blower and its During routine maintenance, inspect and assure that
installation, along with complete checks on guards are in place and secure.
operating conditions, will pay dividends in added
life and usefulness. Also, service the drive per Pay special attention to lubrication of timing gears
the manufacturer’s instructions and lubricate and bearings according to the information in
the coupling or check the belt drive tension. Use Lubrication on page 15.
thermometers and gauges to make sure that
blower operating temperature and pressure remain When a blower is taken out of service, it may
within allowed limits. require internal protection against rusting or
corrosion. The need for such protection must be
a matter of judgment based on existing conditions
as well as length of downtime. Under atmospheric
! DANGER conditions producing rapid corrosion, protect the
blower immediately. See Long-Term Storage on
The blower and parts may contain
page 30.
hazardous media. Assure that
pump and parts are evacuated of
hazardous media prior to servicing.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
A well-designed maintenance program will add
! CAUTION years of service to the blower.
The electrical service must be isolated and de- Check a newly installed blower frequently during
energized prior to maintenance. Apply appropriate the first month of operation, especially lubrication.
procedures to assure electrical supply is de- With the blower at rest, check the oil level in both
energized and cannot be inadvertently energized the gear (drive) end and free (non-drive) end of
during maintenance. the blower and add oil as needed. Complete oil
changes are recommended every 1,000 - 1,200
Assure piping and product is isolated prior operating hours, or more frequently depending
to maintenance of blower. Apply appropriate on the type of oil and operating temperature. Also
procedures to assure piping and product is isolated change the oil more frequently if pumping corrosive
and that inadvertent opening of valves cannot occur vapors or where excessive operating temperatures
during maintenance. are encountered. The following is recommended as
a minimum maintenance program.

07
Maintenance
DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY
1. Check and maintain oil 1. Clean all air filters. A clogged 1. Inspect the entire system for leaks.
level, and add oil as air filter can seriously affect the
necessary. efficiency of the blower and cause 2. Inspect the condition of the oil and
overheating and oil usage. change if necessary.
2. Check for unusual
noise or vibration (See 2. Check the relief valve to make sure 3. Check drive belt tension and
Troubleshooting on it is operating properly. tighten if necessary.
page 37).
In developing a stock of spare parts, consider the

following factors:
Oil levels should be checked every 24 hours of • The degree of importance in maintaining the
operation. blower in a “ready” condition
• The time lag in parts procurement
Proper oil drain schedules require oil be changed
• Cost
before the contaminant load becomes so great
• Shelf life (seals and O-rings)
that the lubricating function of the oil is impaired
or heavy disposition of suspended contaminants
occurs. To check the condition of the oil, drain a FACTORY SERVICE AND REPAIR
sample into a clean container and check for the
presence of water or solids. Slight discoloration of With proper care, Tuthill Vacuum & Blower
the oil should not necessitate an oil change. Systems blowers will give years of reliable service.
The parts are machined to close tolerances
and require special tools by mechanics who are
SPARE PARTS skilled at this work. Should major repairs become
necessary, contact the factory for the location of
Should adjustments or replacement be needed, the nearest service facility.
repairs can often be performed locally as described
in this manual after obtaining the required parts.
Personnel should have a good background of
mechanical experience and be thoroughly familiar
with the procedures outlined in this manual. For Current regulations require Material Safety
major repairs not covered in this manual, contact Data Sheet to be completed and forwarded to
the nearest Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems Tuthill Corporation on any unit being returned
service representative. for any reason which has been handling or
involved with hazardous gases or materials.
When ordering parts, supply the blower nameplate This is for the protection of the employees of
information, as well as the item number and parts Tuthill Corporation who are required to perform
description as per the parts lists and assembly service on this equipment. Failure to do so will
drawings. Repair kits are available for all models. result in service delays.
These kits contain all the seals, bearings, O-rings,
locks, and special retaining screws necessary for
an overhaul. For convenience when ordering parts,
complete the Operating Data Form included on
the inside, back cover of this manual.

07
Maintenance
10. If possible, rotate the drive shaft by hand at

least monthly to prevent seals from setting in
When returning a blower to the factory for one position.
repair under warranty, please note the factory
will not accept any unit that arrives without
authorization. Contact Customer Service for
return authorization.
LONG-TERM STORAGE
Any time the blower will be stored for an extended
period of time, make sure it is protected from
corrosion by following this procedure:
1. Spray the interior (lobes, housing, and end

plates) with rust preventative. Repeat as
conditions dictate and on an at least a yearly
basis.
2. Fill both end covers completely full of oil.
3. Firmly attach a prominent tag stating that the

end covers are full of oil and must be drained
and refilled to proper levels before start-up.
4. Apply a rust-preventative grease to the drive

shaft.
5. Spray all exposed surfaces, including the inlet

and discharge flanges, with rust preventative.
6. Seal the inlet, discharge, and vent openings.

It is not recommended that the blower be set
in place, piped to the system, and allowed to
remain idle for a prolonged amount of time. If
any component is left open to the atmosphere,
the rust preventative will escape and lose its
effectiveness.
7. During storage, make sure the blower does not

experience excessive vibration.
8. Attach a desiccant bag to one of the covers to

prevent condensation from occurring inside the
blower. Make sure any desiccant bag (or bags)
is attached to the covers so that they will be
removed before start-up of the blower.
9. Store the blower in an air conditioned and

heated building if possible. If air conditioned
and heated storage is not possible, make
conditions as dry as possible.

08
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY OF BLOWER Gears are not exposed for visual inspection prior to
disassembly.
• Broken teeth
• Chipped teeth
! WARNING • Uneven wear
Before performing any repair or replacement, • Excessive wear
• Any other abnormalities
disconnect and lock out power.
With proper maintenance and lubrication, normal Snap-On P/N CJ83-3
life expectancy for gears, bearings, and seals or equivalent
Snap-On
can be achieved. However, over time these parts 3/4
” Drill Ø 11/16” P/N CJ66-15-3
Tap 3/4” - 16 UNF
must be repaired or replaced to maintain the or equivalent
efficiency of the blower. This section is written in a 17

7/16” × 1” Slot
(Thru)
way that will allow you to completely disassemble /8”
15
the blower. The inspection of certain repairable /16
”
or replaceable parts is referred to at the point of 2”
disassembly where these parts are exposed. If 1”
repair or replacement is deemed necessary at any 25
/8”
point of inspection, appropriate instruction is given
to achieve. 51
/4”
Remove the oil drain plugs in the bottom of the end

covers and drain the oil. Remove eight cap screws
and remove the gear cover. It may be necessary Figure 10-1 – Bar puller
to tap the sides with a mallet or wooden block to
break the seal joint. See Figure 13-5 for further details.
1. Make sure that all oil is drained from blower

and remove the port fittings.

08
Disassembly and Reassembly
2. Remove the spanner lock nut, dust washer, NNOTE: Using two bar pullers is recommended.
screws, and seal adapter housing. Tap out the
seal and discard O-rings. Remove the spacers, 18. Attach the bar puller to the gear end plate bore
and discard the O-ring. and push out the rotors, one at a time.
3. Remove the cap screws from the gear end 19. Using the rubber mallet, tap the end plate from
cover. the housing.
4. Remove the gear end cover using the beveled 20. Using a soft metal punch and a mallet, tap out
chisel and hammer, unless jackscrew holes the bearings from the end plate bores.
have been provided.
21. Using a bevel chisel, remove the seals from
5. Remove the snap ring from drive shaft. end plate bores.
6. Using the gear pullers, remove the drive shaft 22. On blowers with labyrinth seals installed,
bearing. remove the labyrinth seals with a beveled
chisel and hammer, if necessary.
7. Remove the drive shaft.
23. Inspect all parts for wear and serviceability.
8. Remove the gear Iock nuts and locks.
9. Align the timing marks (See Figure 8-2 on

timing gears). ASSEMBLY OF BLOWER
10. Rotate the drive gear in a clockwise rotation The assembly procedure is generally the same for
approximately 4 or 5 teeth and mark this all series, but notations are made where there are
location (see Figure 8-3). This gear position differences.
is necessary so rotors will clear and not
jam. Do not allow the reference marks to Gaskets are never used between rotor housing and
change location while the driven gear is being end plates. Gaskets are used on 16/47 and 17/46
removed. series between the end covers and end plates to
seal oil leakage. Dowel pins are used to locate the
11. Using the gear pullers, pull the driven gear first. end plates, housing, and drive end cover in proper
location relative to each other. Be sure the dowel
12. After removal of the driven gear, continue with pins are in place.
pulling the drive gear.
It is recommended that the gear end rotor shaft
13. Remove the gear end bearing retainer rings, bearings be purchased from Tuthill Vacuum &
exposing the bearings. Blower Systems, as they are specially ground to
locate the rotors with correct end clearance relative
14. Remove the cap screws and free the end
to the gear end plate.
cover, exposing the oil slinger assembly.
15. Remove the flat-head socket screw from the oil

slinger and gently pry the oil slinger from the
shaft (on some models).
16. Remove the flat-head socket screw and

washer from the opposite rotor.
17. Use the bar pullers (see Figure 8-4) and

attach to free end plate bores. Using the bar
pullers, pull the free end plate from rotor shafts.

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Preparation of End Plates for Assembly
Make sure all parts are clean and free of any

nicks or burrs caused by disassembly. Lip-
seal blowers will require all sleeves or seal
journals to be polished to remove any nicks or
scratches. Failure to polish seal journals will
result in seal leakage or damage. See Special
Tool Drawings on page 43 for information
and dimensions on seal pressing tools as well
as other assembly tools required.
1. In blowers that have labyrinth seals, position Figure 10-2 – Keyways in line and timing marks matched
the labyrinth seals with the slots pointing up
and press one seal into each end plate bore.
2. In blowers that use lip seals as a means of

sealing, apply a smooth coating of Permatex
#2 or silicone sealer to the outer diameter (OD)
edge of the seal shell. Press a lip seal into
each end plate bore, making sure the seal “lip”
is facing up, or toward the oil. Apply grease to
lip seals only.
3. In blowers that require mechanical seals, apply

a smooth coating of silicone to the OD of the
seal shell as in step 2. Position the mechanical
seal with the carbon face up and press the
seal into each end plate bore. Wipe the carbon
with soft tissue and acetone or similar cleaner.
Make sure the seal is fully seated and the shell
Figure 10-3 – Timing marks advanced 3 teeth (reference
is not deformed. Make sure the carbon is not
marks aligned)
scarred or cracked. Mating rings will be seated
later in the assembly procedure.
5. Place the gear end plate with the seals
Gear End Assembly installed on the rotor shafts. Make sure the
threads on the rotor shafts do not damage the
4. Stand the rotors on the free end in the arbor seals.
press. Make sure both keyways are in line and
point to the right. Two-lobe rotors include two 6. Blowers with mechanical face seals must have
keyways on each shaft. When positioning the mating rings installed. Make sure the surface
rotors, two keyways (one on each rotor) should is clean, and gently place a few drops of
point in the same direction, to the right. clean oil on the seal face for lubrication. Install
the mating ring (lapped surface) against the
carbon face.
7. Lightly coat the rotor shaft with anti-seize

compound or equivalent.

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8. Using flush-ground bearings on the gear end 14. In blowers that have mechanical face seals,
only, press the bearings onto the rotor shafts. check the lapped surface of the seal mating
ring to be sure it is perfectly clean. Use
soft tissue and cleaning agent (acetone) if
necessary. Place a few drops of lubricating oil
! CAUTION on its surface and install on the shaft with the
These bearings have flush ground faces and should
lapped surface coming to rest on top of the
carbon. Gently press with fingers to make sure
be installed with manufacturer numbers up (toward
compression is taking place and the ring is not
gear). If no numbers appear on either side, look for
hung up for any reason.
a black dot (acid mark) on the inner race. Install with
dot up. Do not use bearings that have not been flush 15. Lubricate the shafts and press the double row
ground to within a .001" (.025 mm) tolerance. ball bearings on the rotor shafts and into the
end plate bores. Secure with retainer rings and
9. Install the oil retainer (4000 models only).
screws.
10. Install the bearing retainer ring and lock plates
on all series blowers.
11. Check the clearance between the gear end

plate and rotor lobe ends. Correct clearances These bearings have been flush ground at the
are listed in Assembly Clearances on page factory. The inner race will have a black dot
39. etched on the surface. This dot must be up
and visible when the bearings are installed.
16. Check clearance between the face of the end
plate and the rotor lobes. See Figure 8-4 for
correct gear and clearances. If clearances are
Position of timing marks is for removing or
not within specifications, recheck the parts
installing the driven gear. To remove the drive
to find and correct the cause of improper
gear, advance three teeth in the opposite
clearances before proceeding.
direction.
12. Stand the rotors on the arbor press with the 17. Install spacer (0.260 in. [6.60 mm] thickness)
gear end shafts up and both keyways facing to and oil slinger on the other shaft.
the right. The drive rotor should be on the left.
13. Install the gear end plate, making sure the

feet are facing in the correct direction, over
the rotor shafts and coming to rest on top of Oil slinger and its spacer should always be
the rotor lobes. Be careful not to damage the mounted on either shaft for vertical flow units.
seals.
18. Install the timing shim in the same location
as found in disassembly. This does not
necessarily ensure the blower will be in proper
time. Adjustments can be made later in the
assembly process.
19. Insert the gear keys into the rotor shaft

keyways. Loose fits are not acceptable.
20. Lubricate the shafts and install the driver gear

(right hand helix) on the drive rotor (left side).
To install the driven gear, align the reference
marks as shown in Figure 5-5. Install the

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driven gear carefully to avoid mashing any Adjusting Rotor Interlobe Clearance
teeth when engaging the opposite gear.
32. Lay the blower down with the drive gear on
21. Install the washers and flat-head allen screws. the left. Using feeler gauges, take interlobe
readings and record on each side of housing
22. Remove the assembly from the press and
as indicated in Figure 8-4. By removing or
stand it on the work table with the gears down.
adding shim behind the helical gear, it rotates
Place blocks under the end plate to prevent
as it is moved in or out and the driven rotor
the assembly from falling over. The drive gear
turns with it, thus changing the clearance
should remain on the left side.
between rotor lobes. Changing the shim
23. Place a small bead of an RTV silicone type thickness 0.006 in. (0.16 mm) will change
sealer around the periphery of the end plate the rotor lobe clearance one-half the amount:
and encircling each bolt hole. 0.003 in. (0.08 mm).
24. Install the rotor housing and secure with four EXAMPLE: See Figure 8-4, check the
screws evenly spaced. clearance at AA (left-hand reading) and BB
(right-hand reading). If AA reading is 0.003 in.
25. Check clearances between the end of the (0.08 mm) and BB reading is 0.009 in.
lobes and the housing using a flat bar and (0.24 mm), by removing 0.006 in. (0.16 mm)
feeler gauges or a depth micrometer. See of shim, the readings will change one-half the
Figure 8-4 for free end clearances. amount removed or 0.003 in. (0.08 mm). AA
should then read 0.006 in. (0.16 mm) and BB
Free End Assembly should read 0.006 in. (0.16 mm). The final
readings should be within 0.002 in. (0.05 mm)
26. On single and double envelope series, put of each other.
sealer on the free end plate (same as step 15).
To determine the amount of shim to add or
27. Install the free end plate and secure it with 4 remove, subtract the smaller figure from the
screws. larger. If the right side reading is higher than
the left side, remove shim. If the right side
28. On single and double envelope series, repeat reading is lower, add shim.
step 7.
29. In blowers that have mechanical face seals,

install the bearing spacers (0.063 in. [0.06 mm]
thickness) on each shaft. Lubricate the shafts
and tap on the bearings.
30. Install the oil retainer rings with button-head

screws.
31. Install the oil slinger on lower rotor (either

shaft on vertical-flow blowers), spacer on the
opposite shaft, washers, and screws.
Figure 10-4 – Checking Rotor Interlobe Clearance

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33. Install the drive shaft and secure with allen Drive Shaft Assembly
screws. Check drive shaft runout at the seal
journal. Do not exceed 0.002 in. (0.05 mm) A. Install one thin spacer onto the drive shaft
TIR. Install the lockwire. so it is next to the bearing with the groove
out. Install one O-ring to seat in the groove of
34. Install the bearing on the drive shaft and the spacer. Lightly oil the face of the mating
secure with the retaining ring. The shield side ring, and install onto the shaft with the lapped
of the bearing must face outward. surface out. Install the large spacer with the
groove side facing the mating ring. Install the
35. Remove the temporary cap screws from each
thin spacer with the groove out. Install the
end plate and install the cover gasket and
O-ring so it will seat into the groove.
gear end cover. Make sure the dowel pins
are in place. Sealer is not required on factory- B. Remove the temporary hold-down bolts. Place
supplied gaskets. Secure with cap screws and a bead of silicone around the periphery of the
washers. end plate encircling each bolt. Install the gear
end cover and tighten the bolts. Install the
36. Coat the OD of the drive shaft seal with sealer,
large spacer with the groove out and install
and grease the ID. Install carefully over the
the free end spacer. Install the dust cover and
keyway and tap into the cover.
lock nut. Install the pipe plug into the bottom
37. Install the free end cover with gasket, and nosepiece in the cover silicone plug.
secure with cap screws and washers.
C. Fill with oil until oil can be seen in the middle
38. Install the port fittings, gaskets, and secure hole, and install the pipe plug. Continue to
with cap screws and washers. fill to the proper level. Wait 2 minutes before
installing the last pipe plug to make sure
proper oil level is maintained.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS –
DOUBLE ENVELOPE
Continue assembly:
A. Prepare the cover. Place the flange side down.

Install the first of the two snap rings into the
innermost groove. Press in the first of the two
mechanical seals. Lightly silicone the outer
case of the seal. Press the seal with the carbon
side down until seated against the snap ring.
Be careful not to distort the snap ring.
B. Install the second snap ring into the outer

groove. Place the mating ring from the first
seal into the cover with the lap surface up.
Press the second mechanical seal in, with the
carbon side groove down until seated against
outer snap ring. The carbon will seal against
the mating ring when the cover is installed on
the drive shaft.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Although Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems blowers are well designed and manufactured, problems may occur
due to normal wear and the need for readjustment. The following chart lists symptoms that may occur along
with probable causes and remedies.
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDIES

Gear housing not
Tighten gear housing bolts.
tightened properly
Lip seal failure Disassemble and replace lip seal.
Loss of oil
Remove gear housing and replace sealant. See Disassembly
Insufficient sealant
of Blower on page 31.
Loose drain plug Tighten drain plug.
Correct oil level. Replace dirty oil. See Lubrication on page
Improper lubrication
15.
Excessive
bearing or gear Check belt manufacturer’s specifications for tension and adjust
Excessive belt tension
wear accordingly.
Coupling misalignment Check carefully. Re-align if necessary.
Check belt manufacturer’s specifications for tension and adjust
Slipping belts
accordingly.
Check for proper clearances. See Assembly Clearances on
Lack of volume Worn lobe clearances
page 39.
Speed too low Increase blower speed within limits.
Obstruction in piping Check system to ensure an open flow path.
Blower out of time Re-time.
Distortion due to
improper mounting or Check mounting alignment and relieve pipe strains.
pipe strains
Knocking
Excessive pressure Reduce to manufacturer’s recommended pressure. Examine
differential relief valve and reset if necessary.
Replace timing gears. See Disassembly of Blower on page
Worn gears
31.

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Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDIES

Too much or too little
Check oil level. See Lubrication on page 15.
oil in gear reservoir
Too low operating
Increase blower speed within limits.
speed
Clogged filter or
Excessive Remove cause of obstruction.
silencer
blower
temperature Excessive pressure
Reduce pressure differential across the blower.
differential
Elevated inlet
Reduce inlet temperature.
temperature
Check for proper clearances. See Assembly Clearances on
Worn lobe clearances
page 39.
Insufficient assembled
Correct clearances. See Assembly Clearances on page 39.
clearances
Case or frame
Check mounting and pipe strain.
Rotor end or tip distortion
drag Excessive operating
Reduce pressure differential.
pressure
Excessive operating
Reduce pressure differential or reduce inlet temperature.
temperature
Belt or coupling
Check carefully. Re-align if necessary.
misalignment
Check cylinder for hot spots, and then check for lobe contact at
Lobes rubbing these points. Correct clearances. See Assembly Clearances
on page 39.
Vibration Worn bearings or gears Check condition of gears and bearings. Replace if necessary.
Unbalanced or rubbing Possible build-up on casing or lobes, or inside lobes. Remove
lobes build-up and restore clearances.
Driver or blower loose Check mounting and tighten if necessary.
Check pipe supports, check resonance of nearby equipment,
Piping resonance
and check foundation.

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ASSEMBLY CLEARANCES
LOBES TO END PLATES LOBE TO HOUSING

MODEL GEAR END FREE END TIP-PORT INTERLOBE
0.003 – 0.006 in. 0.004 – 0.009 in. 0.005 – 0.009 in.
3202
(0.08 – 0.15 mm) (0.10 – 0.23 mm) (0.13 – 0.23 mm)
0.003 – 0.006 in. 0.004 – 0.009 in. 0.005 – 0.009 in.
3204
(0.08 – 0.15 mm) (0.10 – 0.23 mm) (0.13 – 0.23 mm)
0.003 – 0.006 in. 0.006 – 0.011 in. 0.005 – 0.009 in.
3206
(0.08 – 0.15 mm) (0.15 – 0.28 mm) (0.13 – 0.23 mm)
0.003 – 0.006 in. 0.010 – 0.015 in. 0.005 – 0.009 in.
3210
(0.08 – 0.15 mm) (0.25 – 0.38 mm) (0.13 – 0.23 mm)
0.004 – 0.007 in. 0.006 – 0.011 in. 0.008 – 0.011 in.
4006
(0.10 – 0.18 mm) (0.15 – 0.28 mm) (0.20 – 0.28 mm)
0.004 – 0.007 in. 0.008 – 0.012 in. 0.008 – 0.011 in.
4009
(0.10 – 0.18 mm) (0.20 – 0.30 mm) (0.20 – 0.28 mm)
0.004 – 0.007 in. 0.010 – 0.014 in. 0.008 – 0.011 in.
4012 CENTER TIMED
(0.10 – 0.18 mm) (0.25 – 0.36 mm) (0.20 – 0.28 mm)
0.004 – 0.007 in. 0.012 – 0.016 in. 0.008 – 0.011 in.
4014
(0.10 – 0.18 mm) (0.30 – 0.41 mm) (0.20 – 0.28 mm)
0.005 – 0.007 in. 0.009 – 0.013 in. 0.012 – 0.014 in.
5507
(0.13 – 0.18 mm) (0.23 – 0.33 mm) (0.30 – 0.36 mm)
0.005 – 0.007 in. 0.012 – 0.016 in. 0.012 – 0.014 in.
5511
(0.13 – 0.18 mm) (0.30 – 0.41 mm) (0.30 – 0.36 mm)
0.005 – 0.007 in. 0.014 – 0.018 in. 0.012 – 0.014 in.
5514
(0.13 – 0.18 mm) (0.36 – 0.46 mm) (0.30 – 0.36 mm)
0.005 – 0.007 in. 0.016 – 0.020 in. 0.012 – 0.014 in.
5516
(0.13 – 0.18 mm) (0.41 – 0.51 mm) (0.30 – 0.36 mm)
0.005 – 0.007 in. 0.018 – 0.023 in. 0.012 – 0.014 in.
5518
(0.13 – 0.18 mm) (0.46 – 0.58 mm) (0.30 – 0.36 mm)

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TORQUE CHART
PART DESCRIPTION TORQUE
4 ft-lb
CAP SCREW 10-32UNF
(5 N-m)
8 ft-lb
CAP SCREW 1/4"-20UNC GR5
(10 N-m)
15 ft-lb
(20 N-m)
33 ft-lb
(45 N-m)
78 ft-lb
(106 N-m)
123 ft-lb
(167 N-m)
260 ft-lb
(350 N-m)
310 ft-lb
GEAR NUT TORQUE 4000
(417 N-m)
900 ft-lb
GEAR NUT TORQUE 5500
(1,211 N-m)

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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS FOR ROTARY BLOWERS AND VACUUM

BOOSTERS
RECOMMENDED MINERAL BASED LUBRICANTS
AMBIENT
SHELL CITGO CHEVRON EXXONMOBIL
TEMPERATURE
0° to 32°F TELLUS® S2 M 68 A/W 68 RANDO HD 68 DTE HEAVY MEDIUM
(-18° to 0°C) (ISO 68) (ISO 68) (ISO 68) (ISO 68)
32° to 90°F TELLUS® S2 M 100 A/W 100 RANDO HD 100 DTE HEAVY
(0° to 32°C) (ISO 100) (ISO 100) (ISO 100) (ISO 100)
90° to 120°F* A/W 150 RANDO HD 150 DTE EXTRA HEAVY
—
(32° to 50°C) (ISO 150) (ISO 150) (ISO 150)
RECOMMENDED SYNTHETIC BASED LUBRICANTS**
AMBIENT
TUTHILL EXXONMOBIL SHELL
TEMPERATURE
0° to 32°F SHC 626 MORLINA® S4 B 68
(-18° to 0°C) (ISO 68) (ISO 68)
32° to 90°F PneuLube™ SHC 627 MORLINA® S4 B 100
(0° to 32°C) (ISO 100) (ISO 100) (ISO 100)
90° to 120°F* SHC 629 MORLINA® S4 B 150
(32° to 50°C) (ISO 150) (ISO 150)
RECOMMENDED MINERAL BASED, FOOD GRADE LUBRICANTS

LUBRICANT MEETING U.S. FDA REGULATION
21 CFR 178.3570 GOVERNING PETROLEUM LUBRICANT MEETING U.S. FDA REGULATIONS
AMBIENT
PRODUCTS WHICH MAY HAVE INCIDENTAL 21 CFR 172.878 AND 178.3620(A) FOR DIRECT
TEMPERATURE
CONTACT WITH FOOD, AND USDA H1 AND INDIRECT FOOD CONTACT
REQUIREMENTS
0° to 32°F CITGO CLARION® A/W 68 CITGO CLARION® 350 FOOD GRADE
(-18° to 0°C) (ISO 68) (ISO 68)
32° to 90°F CITGO CLARION® A/W 100
CONSULT FACTORY
(0° to 32°C) (ISO 100)
90° to 120°F*
CONSULT FACTORY CONSULT FACTORY
(32° to 50°C)

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Recommended Lubricants
RECOMMENDED SYNTHETIC BASED, FOOD GRADE LUBRICANTS

LUBRICANT MEETING U.S. FDA REGULATION
21 CFR 178.3570 GOVERNING PETROLEUM LUBRICANT MEETING U.S. FDA REGULATIONS
AMBIENT
PRODUCTS WHICH MAY HAVE INCIDENTAL 21 CFR 172.878 AND 178.3620(A) FOR DIRECT
TEMPERATURE
CONTACT WITH FOOD, AND INDIRECT FOOD CONTACT
AND USDA H1 REQUIREMENTS
0° to 32°F
(-18° to 0°C)
32° to 90°F PneuLube™ FG
CONSULT FACTORY
(0° to 32°C) (ISO 100)
90° to 120°F*
(32° to 50°C)
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS FOR M-D VACUUM BOOSTERS
REQUIREMENTS
• Suitable for high vacuum service
• 100 cSt @ 40°C
• Vapor pressure of 1 micron or less @ 70°F (21°C)
• Straight mineral (no additives) or PAO synthetic oil
RECOMMENDED GREASE FOR COMPETITOR® PLUS BLOWERS:

TUTHILL CITGO
For food grade requirements: Use Citgo Clarion® Food Grade HTEP grease,
Tuthill PneuLube™ NLGI #2 premium grade, NLGI No. 2 grade. It meets all requirements of FDA Regulation 21 CFR
petroleum base lithium grease. 178.3570 (the former USDA H-1 approval requirements) for lubricants having
incidental contact with food.
* For higher ambient temperatures, please consult the factory.
** Blowers used in oxygen-enriched service should use only Castrol Brayco 1726 Plus non-ﬂammable, PFPE synthetic lubricant.
Blowers used in hydrogen service should use only PneuLube synthetic oil. Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems cannot accept
responsibility for damage to seals, O-rings and gaskets caused by use of synthetic lubricants not recommended by Tuthill
Vacuum and Blower Systems.

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SPECIAL TOOL DRAWINGS
.125 (3.175)
.002 (0.05) 4.00
101.6 .25
6.35
Ø 2.103 ± .010 MIN R
53.416 ± .25 Ø 2.746 ± .001
Ø 2.436 ± .001 69.748 ± .025
Ø 1.38 REF
61.874 ± .025 Ø 2.243 ± .001 35.05 Ø 2.50
56.972 ± .025 63.5
.05 × 30°
1.27
.12 × 45°
30° 3.048
0.187 (4.749) TOOL ASSEMBLY FOR DRIVE SHAFT
4.00 MECHANICAL SEAL INSTALLATION
101.6
0.08 (2.03) × 15° MATL P/N: CR1026T0-287075 × 4.25 (107.95) LG
MATL P/N: CR1215RO-0250 × 4.25 (88.9) LG MATL: COLD ROLLED 1026 TUBE
MATL: COLD ROLLED STEEL BAR 2.875 (73.025) OD × 4.25 (107.95) LONG
Ø 2.50 (63.5) OD × 4.25 (107.95) LG
TOLERANCES:
TOLERANCES .XX = ± .01 (0.3)
.XX = ± .01 (± .03) .XXX = ± .0005 (0.05)
.XXX = ± .005 (± .05) CHAMFERS = ± 2°
CHAMFERS = ± 2°
Figure 15-1 – 4000 Mechanical Seal Tool (T11549) Figure 15-3 – 4000/5500 Seal Pressing Tool (T11449-1)
4.00
.125 (3.175) 101.6
.002 (0.05) 1.562 .875
39.675 0.31 (7.87) 22.225
DIA. DRILL
TAP 3/8-16 NC .09 R
Ø 2.103 ± .010 2.29
53.416 ± .25
Ø 2.436 ± .001 Ø .375 Ø 3.000
Ø 2.500 9.525
61.874 ± .025 Ø 2.243 ± .001 63.5 76.2
56.972 ± .025 Ø 1.875
Ø 1.757
1.752 47.625
Ø 44.628 Ø 3.342
44.501 Ø .962 3.337
30° 24.435 Ø 84.887
0.187 (4.749) 84.759
4.00
101.6
0.08 (2.03) × 15° .09 R
2.29
MATL P/N: CR1215RO-0250 × 4.25 (88.9) LG THIS SURFACE
MATL: COLD ROLLED STEEL BAR MUST BE
Ø 2.50 (63.5) OD × 4.25 (107.95) LG SQUARE
WITH WITHIN
TOLERANCES .002 TIR
.XX = ± .01 (± .03)
.XXX = ± .005 (± .05) Figure 15-4 – 4000/5500 Pressing Tool for Mechanical
CHAMFERS
Figure 15-2= – ±4000
2° Mechanical Seal Tool (T11549) Seals

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Special Tool Drawings
2 REF 0.5
.75 50.8 12.7 1
19.02 25.4
1
25.4
MATL P/N: CR1018B0-200075 × 5.5 (139.7) LG
MATL: COLD ROLLED 1018 BAR SNAP-ON P/N
2.75 (69.85) × 5.5 (139.7) LONG CJ83-3 OR 2.63
EQUIVALENT 66.80
TOLERANCES
5.25
FRACTIONAL = ± .0005 (± 0.0127) 133.35
CHAMFERS = ± 2°
Ø 0.69 (17.52)
3/4-16UNF-2B
SNAP-ON P/N
CJ66-16-3 OR
EQUIVALENT
R 0.22 (5.58) TYP

0.44 REF
11.17
Figure 15-5 – 4000/5500 Gear and EP Tool (T29603)
NNOTE: All dimensions are shown in inches and

millimeters.

Parts List
PARTS LIST
Parts List for Model 3200 Series – Standard Seals
ITEM ITEM
PART DESCRIPTION QTY PART DESCRIPTION QTY
NO. NO.
1 Rotor 2 40 Cap Screw 24
3 Housing 1 41 Lock Washer 24
4 End Plate 2 42 Nameplate 1
6 Drive End Cover 1 45 Drive Shaft 1
7 Free End Cover 1 47 Retaining Ring 1
8 Timing Gear Set 1 50 Bearing 1
9 Bearing, Drive End 2 51 Lab Seal 4
10 Bearing, Free End 2 57 Spacer 1
12 Lip Seal 4 66 Cap Screw 2
13 Lip Seal 1 67 Spacer 2
14 Retainer 4 70 Oil Gauge 2
16 Shim 2 85 Pipe Plug 6
17 Spacer 1 123 Bearing Spacer 2
18 Spacer 1 129 Spacer 4
20 Oil Slinger 1 174 Pipe Plug 2
21 Oil Slinger 1 234 Oil Level Tag 2
22 Dowel Pin 0 241 Cap Screw 12
23 Drive Shaft Key 1 242 Sight Gauge Frame 2
24 Gear Key 2 243 Sight Gauge Glass Frame 2
25 Rotor Shaft Washer 4 244 Window Gasket 2
26 Cap Screw, Hex HD 12 245 Frame Gasket 2

NOTES:
26 Cap Screw, Hex HD 12
27 Lock Washer 24 • QUANTITIES SHOWN ARE MAXIMUM
VALUES. QUANTITIES MAY VARY BETWEEN
28 Gasket 2
BLOWER.
29 Cap Screw 4 PARTS KITS ARE AVAILABLE. CONSULT
30 Cap Screw 16 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR PART
31 Magnetic Pipe Plug 2 NUMBERS.
37 Breather 2
38 Port Fitting 2
39 Port Fitting Gasket 2

Parts List
Parts List for Model 3200 Series – Single Envelope
ITEM ITEM
NO. NO.
1 Rotor 2 47 Retaining Ring 1
3 Housing 1 50 Bearing 1
4 End Plate 2 51 Lab Seal 4
6 Drive End Cover 1 54 Mechanical Seal 4
7 Free End Cover 1 57 Spacer 1
8 Timing Gear Set 1 66 Cap Screw 2
9 Bearing, Drive End 2 67 Spacer 2
10 Bearing, Free End 2 70 Oil Gauge 0
13 Lip Seal 1 85 Pipe Plug 6
14 Retainer 4 98 Pipe Plug 10
16 Shim 6 123 Bearing Spacer 2
17 Spacer 1 234 Oil Level Tag 2
18 Spacer 1 241 Cap Screw 12
20 Oil Slinger 1 242 Sight Gauge Frame 2
21 Oil Slinger 1 243 Sight Gauge Glass Frame 2
22 Dowel Pin 0 244 Window Gasket 2
23 Drive Shaft Key 1 245 Frame Gasket 2

NOTES:
24 Gear Key 2
25 Rotor Shaft Washer 4 • QUANTITIES SHOWN ARE MAXIMUM
26 Cap Screw, Hex HD 12
BLOWER.
26 Cap Screw, Hex HD 12 PARTS KITS ARE AVAILABLE. CONSULT
27 Lock Washer 24 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR PART
28 Gasket 2 NUMBERS.
29 Cap Screw 4
30 Cap Screw 16
31 Magnetic Pipe Plug 2
37 Breather 2
38 Port Fitting 2
40 Cap Screw 24
41 Lock Washer 24
42 Nameplate 1
45 Drive Shaft 1

Parts List
Parts List for Model 3200 Series – Double Envelope
ITEM ITEM
NO. NO.
1 Rotor 2 57 Spacer 1
3 Housing 1 66 Cap Screw 2
4 End Plate 2 67 Spacer 2
6 Drive End Cover 1 70 Oil Gauge 0
7 Free End Cover 1 74 Spacer 1
8 Timing Gear Set 1 75 O-Ring 1
9 Bearing, Drive End 2 76 Mechanical Seal 1
10 Bearing, Free End 2 77 Spacer 1
14 Retainer 4 82 Washer 1
16 Shim 2 83 Lock Nut 1
16 Shim 2 91 Drive Shaft Seal Adapter 1
17 Spacer 1 92 O-Ring 1
18 Spacer 1 93 Cap Screw 4
20 Oil Slinger 1 98 Pipe Plug 10
21 Oil Slinger 1 118 Shim 1
22 Dowel Pin 0 118 Shim 1
23 Drive Shaft Key 1 121 Pipe Plug 4
24 Gear Key 2 123 Bearing Spacer 2
25 Rotor Shaft Washer 4 140 O-Ring 1
26 Cap Screw, Hex HD 12 174 Pipe Plug 4
26 Cap Screw, Hex HD 12 234 Oil Level Tag 2
27 Lock Washer 24 241 Cap Screw 12
29 Cap Screw 4 242 Sight Gauge Frame 2
30 Cap Screw 16 243 Sight Gauge Glass Frame 2
31 Magnetic Pipe Plug 2 244 Window Gasket 2
38 Port Fitting 2 245 Frame Gasket 2

NOTES:
40 Cap Screw 24
41 Lock Washer 24 • QUANTITIES SHOWN ARE MAXIMUM
42 Nameplate 1 BLOWER.
45 Drive Shaft 1 PARTS KITS ARE AVAILABLE. CONSULT
50 Bearing 1 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR PART
51 Lab Seal 4 NUMBERS.
54 Mechanical Seal 4

Parts List
ITEM ITEM
NO. NO.
1 Rotor 2 51 Lab Seal 4
3 Housing 1 61 Bearing Lock Plate 4
4 End Plate 2 62 Cap Screw 8
6 Drive End Cover 1 65 Lock Plate 2
7 Free End Cover 1 66 Cap Screw 4
8 Timing Gear Set 1 68 Dowel Pin 1
9 Bearing, Drive End 2 69 Cap Screw 1
10 Bearing, Free End 2 70 Oil Gauge 2/–
12 Lip Seal 4 85 Pipe Plug 4/6
13 Lip Seal 1 98 Pipe Plug –/4
14 Retainer 2 121 Pipe Plug 6/2
15 Oil Retainer Ring 4 123 Bearing Spacer 2
21 Oil Slinger 1 129 Spacer 4
22 Dowel Pin 6 174 Pipe Plug 2/–
23 Drive Shaft Key 1 234 Oil Level Tag –/2
24 Gear Key 2 241 Cap Screw – / 12
25 Rotor Shaft Washer 1 242 Sight Gauge Frame –/2
26 Cap Screw, Hex HD 28 243 Sight Gauge Glass Frame –/2
27 Lock Washer 28 244 Window Gasket –/2
28 Gasket 2 245 Frame Gasket –/2
29 Cap Screw 1 NOTES:

30 Cap Screw 4 • QUANTITIES SHOWN ARE MAXIMUM
31 Magnetic Pipe Plug 2 VALUES. QUANTITIES MAY VARY BETWEEN
BLOWER.
35 Lock Nut 2
PARTS KITS ARE AVAILABLE. CONSULT
36 Washer 2 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR PART
37 Breather 2 NUMBERS.
38 Port Fitting 2
40 Cap Screw 28
41 Lock Washer 28
42 Nameplate 1
45 Drive Shaft 1
47 Retaining Ring 1
50 Bearing 1

Parts List
ITEM ITEM
NO. NO.
1 Rotor 2 61 Bearing Lock Plate 4
4 End Plate 2 65 Lock Plate 2
6 Drive End Cover 1 66 Cap Screw 4
7 Free End Cover 1 68 Dowel Pin 1
9 Bearing, Drive End 2 70 Oil Gauge 2/6
10 Bearing, Free End 2 85 Pipe Plug 4/8
14 Retainer 2 121 Pipe Plug 6/2
15 Oil Retainer Ring 4 123 Bearing Spacer 2/–
21 Oil Slinger 1 174 Pipe Plug 2/–
22 Dowel Pin 6 234 Oil Level Tag –/2
23 Drive Shaft Key 1 241 Cap Screw – / 12
24 Gear Key 2 242 Sight Gauge Frame –/2
25 Rotor Shaft Washer 1 243 Sight Gauge Glass Frame –/2
26 Cap Screw, Hex HD 28 244 Window Gasket –/2
27 Lock Washer 28 245 Frame Gasket –/2

NOTES:
28 Gasket 2
30 Cap Screw 4 BLOWER.
31 Magnetic Pipe Plug 2 PARTS KITS ARE AVAILABLE. CONSULT
35 Lock Nut 2 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR PART
36 Washer 2 NUMBERS.
37 Breather 2
38 Port Fitting 2
40 Cap Screw 28
41 Lock Washer 28
42 Nameplate 1
45 Drive Shaft 1
47 Retaining Ring 1
50 Bearing 1
51 Lab Seal 4

Parts List
ITEM ITEM
NO. NO.
1 Rotor 2 74 Spacer 2
3 Housing 1 75 O-Ring, Viton 2
4 End Plate 2 76 Mechanical Seal 1
6 Drive End Cover 1 77 Drive Shaft Face Seal Sleeve 2
7 Free End Cover 1 78 Retaining Ring 2
8 Timing Gear Set 1 82 Washer 1
9 Bearing, Drive End 2 83 Lock Nut 1
14 Retainer 2 86 Shim 1
15 Oil Retainer Ring 4 87 Sleeve 1
21 Oil Slinger 1 88 O-Ring, Viton 1
22 Dowel Pin 6 89 Spacer 1
23 Drive Shaft Key 1 90 Set Screw 2
24 Gear Key 2 91 Drive Shaft Adapter Seal 1
25 Rotor Shaft Washer 1 92 O-Ring, Viton 1
26 Cap Screw, Hex HD 28 93 Cap Screw 4
27 Lock Washer 28 98 Pipe Plug 8
28 Gasket 1 108 Magnetic Pipe Plug 1/–
29 Cap Screw 4 121 Pipe Plug 7/3
30 Cap Screw 2/3 123 Bearing Spacer 2
31 Magnetic Pipe Plug 2 140 O-Ring, Viton 1
35 Lock Nut 2 174 Pipe Plug 2/–
36 Washer 2 234 Oil Level Tag –/2
38 Port Fitting 28 241 Cap Screw – / 12
40 Cap Screw 28 / 8 242 Sight Gauge Frame –/2
41 Lock Washer 1 243 Sight Gauge Glass Frame –/2
42 Nameplate 1 244 Window Gasket –/2
45 Drive Shaft 1 245 Frame Gasket –/2
NOTES:
50 Bearing 4
51 Lab Seal 6 • QUANTITIES SHOWN ARE MAXIMUM
54 Mechanical Seal 4 VALUES. QUANTITIES MAY VARY BETWEEN
BLOWER.
61 Bearing Lock Plate 8
62 Cap Screw 2 PARTS KITS ARE AVAILABLE. CONSULT
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR PART
65 Lock Plate 4
NUMBERS.
66 Cap Screw 1
68 Dowel Pin 1
69 Cap Screw 1
70 OIl Gauge 2

Parts List
ITEM ITEM
NO. NO.
1 Rotor 2 57 Bearing Spacer 1
3 Housing 1 61 Bearing Lock Plate 6
4 End Plate 2 62 Cap Screw 12
6 Drive End Cover 1 65 Lock Plate 2
7 Free End Cover 1 66 Cap Screw 4
8 Timing Gear Set 1 68 Dowel Pin 1
9 Bearing, Drive End 2 69 Cap Screw 1
10 Bearing, Free End 2 70 Oil Gauge 2/–
14 Retainer 2 121 Pipe Plug 2/–
21 Oil Slinger 1 123 Bearing Spacer 4/2
22 Dowel Pin 6 129 Spacer 7/4
23 Drive Shaft Key 1 174 Pipe Plug –/5
24 Gear Key 2 234 Oil Level Tag –/2
25 Rotor Shaft Washer 1 241 Cap Screw – / 12
26 Cap Screw, Hex HD 28 242 Sight Gauge Frame –/2
27 Lock Washer 56 243 Sight Gauge Glass Frame –/2
28 Gasket 2 244 Window Gasket –/2
29 Cap Screw 1 245 Frame Gasket –/2

NOTES:
30 Cap Screw 6
31 Magnetic Pipe Plug 2 • QUANTITIES SHOWN ARE MAXIMUM
35 Lock Nut 2 BLOWER.
36 Washer 2 PARTS KITS ARE AVAILABLE. CONSULT
37 Breather 2 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR PART
38 Port Fitting 2 NUMBERS.

40 Cap Screw 28
42 Nameplate 1
45 Drive Shaft 1
46 Ring Adapter 1
47 Retaining Ring 1
50 Bearing 1
51 Lab Seal 4

Parts List
ITEM ITEM
NO. NO.
1 Rotor 2 61 Bearing Lock Plate 6
4 End Plate 2 65 Lock Plate 2
6 Drive End Cover 1 66 Cap Screw 4
7 Free End Cover 1 68 Dowel Pin 1
9 Bearing, Drive End 2 70 Oil Gauge 2/–
10 Bearing, Free End 2 85 Pipe Plug 10 / 8
14 Retainer 4/2 123 Bearing Spacer 2/–
21 Oil Slinger 1 174 Pipe Plug 7/5
22 Dowel Pin 6 234 Oil Level Tag –/2
23 Drive Shaft Key 1 241 Cap Screw – / 12
24 Gear Key 2 242 Sight Gauge Frame –/2
25 Rotor Shaft Washer 1 243 Sight Gauge Glass Frame –/2
26 Cap Screw, Hex HD 28 244 Window Gasket –/2
27 Lock Washer 56 245 Frame Gasket –/2

NOTES:
28 Gasket 2
31 Magnetic Pipe Plug 2 PARTS KITS ARE AVAILABLE. CONSULT
35 Lock Nut 2 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR PART
36 Washer 2 NUMBERS.
37 Breather 2
38 Port Fitting 2
40 Cap Screw 28
42 Nameplate 1
45 Drive Shaft 1
46 Adapter Ring 1
47 Retaining Ring 1
50 Bearing 1
51 Lab Seal 4
57 Bearing Spacer 1

Parts List
ITEM ITEM
NO. NO.
1 Rotor 2 70 Oil Gauge 2
3 Housing 1 74 Spacer 2
4 End Plate 2 75 O-Ring, Viton 2
6 Drive End Cover 1 77 Drive Shaft Face Seal Sleeve 2
7 Free End Cover 1 80 Washer 1/–
8 Timing Gear Set 1 82 Washer 1
9 Bearing, Drive End 2 83 Lock Nut 1
14 Retainer 2 86 Shim 1
21 Oil Slinger 1 86 Shim 4
22 Dowel Pin 6 91 Drive Shaft Adapter Seal 1
23 Drive Shaft Key 1 92 O-Ring, Viton 1
24 Gear Key 2 93 Cap Screw 4
25 Rotor Shaft Washer 1 98 Pipe Plug 8
26 Cap Screw, Hex HD 28 123 Bearing Spacer 2
29 Cap Screw 4 136 Lock Washer 1/–
30 Cap Screw 2/3 140 O-Ring, Viton 1
31 Magnetic Pipe Plug 2 174 Pipe Plug 2/–
35 Lock Nut 2 224 Oil Retainer Plate 4/1
36 Washer 2 225 Cap Screw 4
38 Port Fitting 28 234 Oil Level Tag –/2
40 Cap Screw 28 / 8 241 Cap Screw – / 12
42 Nameplate 1 242 Sight Gauge Frame –/2
45 Drive Shaft 1 243 Sight Gauge Glass Frame –/2
50 Bearing 4 244 Window Gasket –/2
51 Lab Seal 6 245 Frame Gasket –/2
54 Mechanical Seal 4 255 Roll Pin 2/–

NOTES:
57 Bearing Spacer 1
61 Bearing Lock Plate 6 • QUANTITIES SHOWN ARE MAXIMUM
65 Lock Plate 4 PARTS KITS ARE AVAILABLE. CONSULT
66 Cap Screw 1 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR PART
68 Dowel Pin 1 NUMBERS.
69 Cap Screw 1

Assembly Drawings
ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS
Model 3200 – Standard Seals – Cutaway View

Assembly Drawings
Model 3200 – Standard Seals – Side and End Views

56
INSERT REQD NO. OF SHIMS
118 TO ACHEIVE DIMENSION
SHOWN IN VIEW A
NOTE:
75 50 64/67 SERIES BEARING ARE SHIELDED.
74 INSTALL WITH SHIELD TOWARD MECHANICAL SEAL
27
92
66 49 26A 16 17 1 3 4 54
Assembly Drawings
76
64/67 SERIES
140
77 26B 27
91
82
23
83
123
67
57
45
21
25
24
29
91
Model 3200 – Double Envelope – Cutaway View
REF
29
.003 TO .009
BEYOND ITEM 91.
SEE ITEM 118 25 10
8 30
VIEW
NOT TO SCALE
64/67 SERIES 6
14
16 18 30 14 20 9 51 22 244 7
(1) EA END COVER

241 28 54/57/81/84 SERIES
234
245 243
47
54/57/81/84 SERIES 242
13
DRIVE SHAFT LIP SEAL OIL LEVEL SIGHT GAUGE DETAIL 3210 MODEL SHOWN
ARRANGEMENT NOT USED ON 54/84 SERIES OR BOTTOM DRIVE UNITS
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66 65 62 61 14 15 9 1 3 4 27 26
50
23
30

15
29
45 25
10
13
68
47
Model 4000 – Standard Seal – Cutaway Views
69
35
36
21
24 6 8 22 129 12 51 242 22 51 12 129 123 28 7

243 (1) EA
END COVER
234
241
245 244
OIL LEVEL SIGHT GAUGE DETAIL
57
Assembly Drawings
Assembly Drawings
Model 4000 – Lip-Labyrinth – Side and End Views

50 66 65 14 9 4 3 1 51 54 123 26 27 14
23 13 46

10
29
25
45 47
57
68
24
24
Model 4000 – Single Envelope – Cutaway View
69
36
35
8
30
6 62 61 22 22 21 7
176
28
126
4 22
O-RING SEALING ARRANGEMENT OPTION (R) 5514 SHOWN

TYP FOR BOTH END PLATES
SCALE: 1/2
59
Assembly Drawings
60
Assembly Drawings
27 40 38 (SEE PORT 174 85 (2) EA PORT 37 (1) EA END PLATE 98 40 38 (SEE PORT DETAIL) 85 (2) EA PORT 37 (1) EA END PLATE
DETAIL)
174 174
174 174
(1) EA (1) EA
END PLATE OIL LEVEL SIGHT GAUGE END PLATE
(1) EA END COVER
(SEE DETAIL)
85 (1) EA 31 (1) EA 174 (1) EA 85 (2) EA 85 (1) EA 31 (1) EA 174 70 (1) EA 85 (2) EA
END PLATE END PLATE END PLATE END PLATE END PLATE END PLATE END PLATE END PLATE
5500 (TOP DRIVE) 5500 (BOTTOM DRIVE)

5511 SHOWN 5511 SHOWN
85 38
245 244
38 (SEE PORT DETAIL) 27 40 85 (2) EA PORT

243 234
37 174 174 37
241
Model 4000 – Single Envelope – Side and End Views
NPT PORT FITTING DETAIL

174 FARSIDE MODEL 5507
242
85 174 38
OIL LEVEL SIGHT
98 GAUGE DETAIL
OIL LEVEL SIGHT GAUGE
(2) EA (1) EA END PLATE
END PLATE
(SEE DETAIL)
31 (1) EA END PLATE 174 85 (2) EA END PLATE
RIGHT DRIVE LEFT DRIVE 5500 FLANGED PORT FITTING DETAIL

5511 SHOWN MODELS 5514 & 5518

181 166 180 181 180 166 97
97

97 SEE SEC
97 98
98
94
VERTICAL FLOW
97
96
95
181
FARSIDE
181 166 180 97
SEC
COOLING COIL DETAIL
(TYP BOTH ENDS)
SCALE: NONE
166
180
98 98
97 COOLING COIL OPTION
97 97
HORIZONTAL FLOW
Model 4000 – Single Envelope (Cooling Coil Option) – Side and End Views
61
Assembly Drawings
62
66 65 8 14 4 9 51 1 3 54 123
26 14 7
Assembly Drawings
225 224
93 91
23 10
25
29
45
57
80
136
64/64W SERIES
TOP DRIVE ONLY 40 68
20
255
69
36
83 93 91 77 54
35
45
24 62 61 22 21 30
140
75
176
50
82
.000 TO .005 86 INSERT SHIMS (IF REQD)
BELOW ITEM 91 BETWEEN SPACER (ITEM 74)
126
AND DRIVE SHAFT BEARING
92 74 TO ACHIEVE DIMENSION SHOWN 4 22
DRIVE SHAFT MECHANICAL SEAL ASSEMBLY DETAIL O-RING SEALING ARRANGEMENT OPTION (R) 5514 MODEL SHOWN
SCALE:FULL TYP FOR BOTH END PLATES
SCALE: 1/2

85 40 38 (SEE PORT DETAIL) 85 (2) EA PORT 174 (1) EA END PLATE 85 40 38 (SEE PORT DETAIL) 85 (2) EA PORT 174 (1) EA END PLATE
174 174
174 174

(1) EA (1) EA
(1) EA END COVER
(SEE DETAIL)
85 (1) EA 31 (1) EA 174 (1) EA 85 (2) EA 85 (1) EA 31 (1) EA 70 (1) EA 85 (2) EA

85 38 245 244
243 234
38 (SEE PORT DETAIL) 40 85 (2) EA PORT

241
174 174 174 174
85 NPT PORT FITTING DETAIL

MODEL 5507 242
174 FARSIDE
Model 4000 – Double Envelope – Side and End Views
OIL LEVEL SIGHT

GAUGE DETAIL
85 174 38
98
END PLATE (SEE DETAIL)
FLANGED PORT FITTING DETAIL

MODELS 5514 & 5518
RIGHT DRIVE LEFT DRIVE 5500
5511 SHOWN
63
Assembly Drawings
64
181 166 180 181 180 166 97
Assembly Drawings
97
152
273
97 SEE SEC
274
98
166 271 272 97
94
RIGHT DRIVE LEFT DRIVE VERTICAL FLOW
97
96
95
181 152 273 274

FARSIDE
181 166 180 97
SEC
COOLING COIL DETAIL

(TYP BOTH ENDS)
166 SCALE: NONE
180 166
98
97 180
97
97
COOLING COIL OPTION
BOTTOM DRIVE TOP DRIVE HORIZONTAL FLOW

Model 4000 – Double Envelope Gastight (Cooling Coil Option) – Side and End Views

66 65 8 14 4 9 51 1 4 28 26 27 14
6
47
13
23
10
25
29

57
45
46
50 68
69
35
Model 5500 – Standard Seal – Cutaway View
36 24 62 61 129 12 22 3 51 12 129 123 30 21

245 244
243
~ 234
241
242
OIL LEVEL SIGHT GAUGE DETAIL 5511 MODEL SHOWN
65
Assembly Drawings
66
50 66 65 14 9 4 3 1 51 54 123 26 27 14
Assembly Drawings
23 13 46
10
29
25
45 47
57
68
24
24
Model 5500 – Single Envelope – Cutaway View
69
36
35
8
30
6 62 61 22 22 21 7
176
28
126
4 22
O-RING SEALING ARRANGEMENT OPTION (R) 5514 SHOWN

TYP FOR BOTH END PLATES
SCALE: 1/2

27 40 38 (SEE PORT 174 85 (2) EA PORT 37 (1) EA END PLATE 98 40 38 (SEE PORT DETAIL) 85 (2) EA PORT 37 (1) EA END PLATE
DETAIL)
174 174

174 174
(1) EA (1) EA
(1) EA END COVER
(SEE DETAIL)
85 (1) EA 31 (1) EA 174 (1) EA 85 (2) EA 85 (1) EA 31 (1) EA 174 70 (1) EA 85 (2) EA

85 38
245 244
38 (SEE PORT DETAIL) 27 40 85 (2) EA PORT

243 234
37 174 174 37
241
Model 5500 – Single Envelope – Side and End Views
NPT PORT FITTING DETAIL

174 FARSIDE MODEL 5507
242
85 174 38
OIL LEVEL SIGHT
98 GAUGE DETAIL
END PLATE
(SEE DETAIL)
RIGHT DRIVE LEFT DRIVE 5500 FLANGED PORT FITTING DETAIL

5511 SHOWN MODELS 5514 & 5518
67
Assembly Drawings
68
180 120 132 259 258 149
120
159 159
159
Assembly Drawings
163
163 163
NPT NPT FLANGED

5507 5511 5507, 5511, 5514, & 5518
94
HORIZONTAL FLOW
97
120 180 120 259 258 132 149
159 159 159 96
95
163 163 163
NPT NPT FLANGED SEC

5507 5511 5507, 5511, 5514, & 5518
VERTICAL FLOW COOLING COIL DETAIL
SCALE: 1/2
VENTING DETAIL
VENT TO INLET PORT
RIGHT SIDE & TOP INLET SHOWN
(SEE FACTORY FOR FLOW DIRECTION)
FARSIDE
181 166 180 97 181 166 180 97 180 166 181 180 166
97
181
166
180
97
97 97 97 98 SEE SEC
THIS SIDE 98 98
BOTTOM DRIVE TOP DRIVE RIGHT DRIVE LEFT DRIVE

HORIZONTAL FLOW VERTICAL FLOW
Model 5500 – Single Envelope (Cooling Coil Option) – Side And End Views

66 65 8 14 4 9 51 1 3 54 123
26 14 7
225 224
93 91
23 10
25

29
45
57
80
136
64/64W SERIES
TOP DRIVE ONLY 40 68
20
255
69
36
83 93 91 77 54
35
45
24 62 61 22 21 30
140
75
176
50
82
.000 TO .005 86 INSERT SHIMS (IF REQD)
BELOW ITEM 91 BETWEEN SPACER (ITEM 74)
126
AND DRIVE SHAFT BEARING
92 74 TO ACHIEVE DIMENSION SHOWN 4 22
DRIVE SHAFT MECHANICAL SEAL ASSEMBLY DETAIL O-RING SEALING ARRANGEMENT OPTION (R) 5514 MODEL SHOWN
SCALE:FULL TYP FOR BOTH END PLATES
SCALE: 1/2
69
Assembly Drawings
70
85 40 38 (SEE PORT DETAIL) 85 (2) EA PORT 174 (1) EA END PLATE 85 40 38 (SEE PORT DETAIL) 85 (2) EA PORT 174 (1) EA END PLATE
Assembly Drawings
174 174
174 174
(1) EA (1) EA
(1) EA END COVER
(SEE DETAIL)
85 (1) EA 31 (1) EA 174 (1) EA 85 (2) EA 85 (1) EA 31 (1) EA 70 (1) EA 85 (2) EA

85 38 245 244
243 234
38 (SEE PORT DETAIL) 40 85 (2) EA PORT

241
174 174 174 174
85 NPT PORT FITTING DETAIL

MODEL 5507 242
174 FARSIDE
Model 5500 – Double Envelope – Side and End Views
OIL LEVEL SIGHT

GAUGE DETAIL
85 174 38
98
END PLATE (SEE DETAIL)
FLANGED PORT FITTING DETAIL

MODELS 5514 & 5518
RIGHT DRIVE LEFT DRIVE 5500
5511 SHOWN

180 120 132 259 258 149
120
159 159
159
163
163 163
NPT NPT FLANGED

5507 5511 5507, 5511, 5514, & 5518
94
HORIZONTAL FLOW
97
120 180 120 259 258 132 149
159 159 159

96
95
163 163 163
NPT NPT FLANGED

5507 5511 5507, 5511, 5514, & 5518 SEC
VERTICAL FLOW COOLING COIL DETAIL

SCALE: 1/2
VENTING DETAIL
VENT TO INLET PORT
RIGHT SIDE & TOP INLET SHOWN
(SEE FACTORY FOR FLOW DIRECTION)
FARSIDE
152 273 274 181 166 180 97 181 166 180 97 180 166 181 180 166
152
97
181
273
166
274
180 166
274
97 180 97 97 98 97 SEE SEC
THIS SIDE
166 272 271 97 98
BOTTOM DRIVE TOP DRIVE RIGHT DRIVE LEFT DRIVE

HORIZONTAL FLOW VERTICAL FLOW
Model 5500 – Double Envelope (Cooling Coil Option) – Side and End Views
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Assembly Drawings
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DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION
Herewith we declare that the items detailed below are in conformity with the provisions of the Machinery
Directive 2006/42/EC.
Information on the items detailed are compiled per the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex VII,
part A and are the responsibility of the person listed below.
The items detailed below must not be put into service until the machinery into which it is to be
incorporated has been declared in conformity with the provisions of the relevant directive(s).
Other directives and standards that apply to this Declaration of Incorporation:
EN 1012-1:1996 - Compressors and vacuum pumps - Safety requirements - Part 1:

Compressors
The scope of the Declaration of Incorporation is for bare shaft Rotary Positive Displacement (PD Plus)
Blowers
Models 3200, 4000, 5500
Lip-Labyrinth (Air Service)
Single Envelope Gastight
Double Envelope Gastight
David Schardt
Vice President of Engineering, Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems
Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems

Springfield, MO USA 65801-0877
WARRANTY – BLOWER PRODUCTS
Subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth and set forth in General Terms of Sale, Tuthill Vacuum & Blower
Systems (the Seller) warrants products and parts of its manufacture, 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. This warranty
applies only to Seller’s equipment, under use and service in accordance with seller’s written instructions, recommendations
and ratings for installation, operating, maintenance and service of products, for a period as stated in the table below. Because
of varying conditions of installation and operation, all guarantees of performance are subject to plus or minus 5% variation.
(Non-standard materials are subject to a plus or minus 10% variation)
TYPE OF APPLICATION
PRODUCT
TYPE ATMOSPHERIC AIR OR PROCESS AIR PROCESS GASES OTHER THAN AIR,
WITHOUT LIQUIDS PRESENT OR ANY LIQUID INJECTED APPLICATION
New 30 months from date of shipment, or 24 months after

Consult Factory
(Qx™ models only) initial startup date, whichever occurs first.
New 24 months from date of shipment, or 18 months after 18 months from date of shipment, or 12 months after
(all other models) initial startup date, whichever occurs first initial startup date, whichever occurs first
12 months from date of shipment, or remaining warranty 12 months from date of shipment, or remaining
Repair
period, whichever is greater warranty period, whichever is greater
THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO BUYER AND/OR ORIGINAL END USER, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SELLER
BE LIABLE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY A PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE LAW OF ANY JURISDICTION
AS A THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY HELD TO SURVIVE SELLER’S
DISCLAIMER.
All accessories furnished by Seller but manufactured by others bear only that manufacturer’s standard warranty.
All claims for defective products, parts, or work under this warranty must be made in writing immediately upon discovery and,
in any event within one (1) year from date of shipment of the applicable item and all claims for defective work must be made
in writing immediately upon discovery and in any event within one (1) year from date of completion thereof by Seller. Unless
done with prior written consent of Seller, any repairs, alterations or disassembly of Seller’s equipment shall void warranty.
Installation and transportation costs are not included and defective items must be held for Seller’s inspection and returned to
Seller’s Ex-works point upon request.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION
ON THE FACE HEREOF, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS OF PURPOSE.
After Buyer’s submission of a claim as provided above and its approval, Seller shall at its option either repair or replace its
product, part, or work at the original Ex-works point of shipment, or refund an equitable portion of the purchase price.
The products and parts sold hereunder are not warranted for operation with erosive or corrosive material or those which may
lead to build up of material within the product supplied, nor those which are incompatible with the materials of construction.
The Buyer shall have no claim whatsoever and no product or part shall be deemed to be defective by reason of failure to
resist erosive or corrosive action nor for problems resulting from build-up of material within the unit nor for problems due to
incompatibility with the materials of construction.
Any improper use, operation beyond capacity, substitution of parts not approved by Seller, or any alteration or repair by
others in such manner as in Seller’s judgment affects the product materially and adversely shall void this warranty.
No employee or representative of Seller other than an Officer of the Company is authorized to change this warranty in any
way or grant any other warranty. Any such change by an Officer of the Company must be in writing.
The foregoing is Seller’s only obligation and Buyer’s only remedy for breach of warranty, and except for gross negligence,
willful misconduct and remedies permitted under the General Terms of Sale in the sections on CONTRACT PERFORMANCE,
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE and the PATENTS Clause hereof, the foregoing is BUYER’S ONLY REMEDY
HEREUNDER BY WAY OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, WITHOUT REGARD TO WHETHER ANY
DEFECT WAS DISCOVERED OR LATENT AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY OF THE PRODUCT OR WORK. In no event shall
Buyer be entitled to incidental or consequential damages. Any action for breach of this agreement must commence within
one (1) year after the cause of action has occurred.
May 2008
OPERATING DATA FORM / PRODUCT REGISTRATION
It is to the user’s advantage to have the requested data filled in below and available in the event a problem should develop
in the blower or the system. This information is also helpful when ordering spare parts.
Model No. V-Belt Size Length
Serial No. Type of Lubrication
Start-up Date
Pump RPM Operating Vacuum

Pump Sheave
Diameter Any Other Special Accessories Supplied or in Use:
Motor Sheave
Diameter
Motor RPM HP
NOTES:
IMPORTANT
All blowers manufactured by Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems are date-coded at time of shipment. In order
to assure you of the full benefits of the product warranty, please complete, tear out and return the product
registration card, or register online at tuthillvacuumblower.com.
For Service & Repair, Technical
Support, or Product Sales contact: T
REGIS ERED
VACUUM & BLOWER SYSTEMS
Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems TUTHILL CORPORATION

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Conventions and Data Plate........................................................ 2

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Hazards Associated With Breakdown or Ignition of

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Disassembly and Reassembly................................................... 31

Special Tool Drawings................................................................ 43

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CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of a new

PD PLUS blowers are built to exacting standards SCOPE OF MANUAL

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GRAPHIC CONVENTIONS IN THIS NNOTE: Indicates a procedure, practice, or

Indicates a situation that can cause damage

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MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER MAWP YEAR

Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems MAX RPM

WARNING WARNING CAUTION CAUTION

Figure 4-1 – General Operation and Symbols on Data Plate

The following information is contained on the data

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MODEL NUMBER: The specific model of the blower

SERIAL NUMBER: Unique to each blower

YEAR: Year of manufacture

MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

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Figure 4-1 illustrates the air movement within the

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INLET INLET INLET

DISCHARGE DISCHARGE DISCHARGE

VERTICAL FLOW HORIZONTAL FLOW

TOP DRIVE TOP DRIVE

DISCHARGE INTAKE INTAKE DISCHARGE DISCHARGE INTAKE

Figure 4-2 – Flow Direction by Rotation

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APPROXIMATE VERTICAL FLOW

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Table 4-2 – Maximum Operating Limits

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9 for various blower sizes when operated

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the foot hold-down screws to check foot contact

Make sure piping is accurately squared with the

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Blower Air Intake

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Soft Foot SAFETY

5. Loosen the bolt on that foot. Observe indicator

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