Md Pneumatics

M-D Pneumatics™

MECHANICAL VACUUM BOOSTERS
Series 31/35 - Vertical Flow
Series 33/37 - Horizontal Flow

Models

1215

1224

1230

1236

1248

INSTALLATION
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MAINTENANCE
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2002 Rev. A 0912 ORIGINAL LANGUAGE - ENGLISH

MANUAL

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4840 West Kearney Street, P. O. Box 2877
Springfield, Missouri USA 65801-2877
Tel 417 865-8715 800 825-6937 Fax 417 865-2950
http://vacuum.tuthill.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTATION
1.2 SCOPE OF MANUAL
2. CONVENTIONS AND DATA PLATE
2.1 GRAPHIC CONVENTIONS IN MANUAL
2.2 DATA PLATE
3. LIFTING
4. DESCRIPTION
4.1 SPECIFICATIONS
4.2FLOW DIRECTION BY ROTATION
4.3 CONFIGURATIONS
5. INSTALLATION
5.1 GENERAL
5.1.1 LOCATION
5.1.2 FOUNDATION
5.1.3 BOOSTER AIR INTAKE
5.1.4 SOFT FOOT
5.2 SAFETY
5.3 LUBRICATION
5.3.1 FILLING PROCEDURE
5.4 OIL CHANGE INTERVALS
5.5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING LUBRICATION
5.5.1 HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH BREAKDOWN OR IGNITION OF LUBRICATION
5.6 LUBRICATION – INTEGRAL PRESSURE
5.6.1OIL FILTER
5.6.2 OIL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
5.6.3 OIL COOLER
5.7 PIPING CONNECTIONS
5.7.1 BLOCKAGE OR RESTRICTION
5.8 MOTOR DRIVES
5.8.1 DIRECT COUPLED
5.8.2 V-BELTS
5.8.3 SETTING V-BELT TENSION
5.8.4 V-BELT TROUBLESHOOTING
5.9 MOTOR AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
6. OPERATION
6.1 GENERAL
6.2 START-UP CHECKLIST
6.3 STARTING
6.4 OPERATING
6.5 STOPPING
6.6 WATER INJECTED VACUUM BOOSTERS6.6.1 OPERATION
6.6.2 SHUTDOWN
6.7 RECOMMENDED SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE TO MINIMIZE RISK OF FREEZING OR CORROSION
7. MAINTENANCE
7.1 GENERAL
7.2 REGULAR MAINTENANCE
7.3 SPARE PARTS
7.4 FACTORY SERVICE & REPAIR
7.5 LONG TERM STORAGE
8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
8.1 DISASSEMBLY
8.1.1 FREE END DISASSEMBLY
8.1.2 ANGLE DRIVE DISASSEMBLY
8.1.3 GEAR END DISASSEMBLY
8.1.4 END PLATE AND ROTORDISASSEMBLY
8.2 ASSEMBLY
8.2.1 PREPARATION OF END PLATES
8.2.2 GEAR END ASSEMBLY
8.2.3 FREE END ASSEMBLY
8.2.4 ADJUSTING INTERLOBE CLEARANCE
8.2.5 COMPLETING DRIVE END ASSEMBLY
8.2.6 COMPLETING FREE END ASSEMBLY
9. TROUBLESHOOTING 1200 SERIES MECHANICAL VACUUM BOOSTERS
10. ASSEMBLY CLEARANCES
11. TORQUE CHART
12. RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS FOR VACUUM BOOSTERS
13. SPECIAL TOOL DRAWINGS
14. PARTSLIST AND ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS
15. DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION
16. WARRANTY — BLOWER PRODUCTS
17. OPERATING DATA FORM / PRODUCT REGISTRATION

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1. INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Mechanical Vacuum Booster from Tuthill Vacuum &
Blower Systems. Please examine the booster for shipping damage, and if any damage is found, report it
immediately to the carrier. If the booster is to be installed at a later date make sure it is stored in a clean,
dry location and rotated regularly. Makesure covers are kept on all openings. If booster is stored outdoors
be sure to protect it from weather and corrosion.
This manual covers the installation, operation and maintenance of 1200 Series mechanical vacuum
boosters. The boosters are manufactured for either a vertical flow or a horizontal flow. Most in-field drive
conversions can be readily accomplished by changing the location of a fewexternal parts.
Mechanical Vacuum Boosters are built to exacting standards and if properly installed and maintained
will provide many years of reliable service. We urge you to take time to read and follow every step of these
instructions when installing and maintaining your booster. We have tried to make these instructions as
straightforward as possible. We realize getting any new piece of...