Lewisten BlowerManual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Customer Letter/ Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.2 Operating principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.3 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2.1 Gas conveyed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.2 Working conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.2.1 Speed of rotation
2.2.2 Pressure
2.2.3 Temperature
2.3 Capacity adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
3.1 Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
3.2 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
3.2.1 Bearing storage
3.2.2 Preservation of the compression chamber
4.1 On-site positions of blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
4.2 Changing the inlet/outlet arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
4.3 Coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9
4.3.1 Direct coupling
4.3.2 Belt drive coupling
4.4 Direction of rotation – air flow direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
4.5 System piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
4.5.1 Inlet pipe
4.5.2 Outlet pipe
4.6 Check valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
4.7 Safety valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
4.8 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5.1 Preliminary controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5.2 Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5.2.1 First start-up
5.2.2 Normal start-ups
5.3 Operating checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.3.1 Daily checks
5.3.2 Check after first 50 hours
5.3.3 Check every 500 hours
5.4 Stopping the blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
6.1 Preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
6.1.1 Oil change
7.0 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
8.1 Blower Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
9.1 Blower in operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
9.2 Before any blower service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
9.3 During blower service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
10.1 Oil type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
10.2 Oil viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
10.3 Recommended oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
10.4 Minimum working temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Sectional drawings & parts descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Blower Engineering Instructional Manual 2

Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing a Blower Engineering product.
You are strongly recommended to take the following preliminary actions:
1. The instructions given in this manual must be strictly followed prior to positioning
and operating the machine.
2. The maintenance operations are to be carried out exactly as described in this manual.
3. Safety regulations are to be complied with completely.
4. The operators and the personnel in charge must be well acquainted with these
instructions, which must be available to them whenever required.
5. The use of the machine must be only as described in the operating manual.
The model number of the blower and pertinent serial number are to be quoted any time additional
information is requested. The serial number is applied on the nameplate fixed to the machine.
Warranty
We warrant that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year
from date of start up, or eighteen (18) months from date of shipment, whichever comes first. Within the warranty
period, we shall repair or replace, F.O.B. our plant, such products that are determined by us to be defective.
This warranty will not apply to any product that has been subjected to misuse, negligence or accident or
misapplied or improperly installed. This warranty will not apply to any product which has been disassembled,
repaired or otherwise altered by any persons not authorized by our Service Department.
Errors and omissions excepted.

Information to change on a moments notice.

1.1 Scope
This manual applies to Rotary Blowers of the TL Series from size 10 to size 2300, both in
horizontal (H) and vertical (V) versions.
1.2 Operating principle

TL Series Blowers are positive displacement blowers comprising two conjugate shaped Tri-Lobe
rotors which rotate inside a “figure 8” shaped body. The incoming gas is trapped in the space
that forms between the body (figure 1a, 1b) and discharged via the outlet (figure 1c, 1d). The
operating pressure is generated by the resistance met by the gas exiting the unit. The capacity is
proportional to the speed of rotation and is almost constant when the operating pressure varies.
1a 1b 1c 1d
Fig. 1
1.3 Construction
The TL Series Blower is engineered for the smoothest possible flow of air, resulting in lower
pressure, pulsation and noise.
The body is closed at both ends by end plates in which the housings for the seals and bearings
are located. The rotors are synchronized by a pair of timing gears having helical, hardened and
ground teeth. The shafts have labyrinth seals; gas leaks are collected in special air spaces in the
covers and are discharged into the atmosphere. Two sumps are mounted on the covers which act
as oil sumps for splash lubrication of the bearings and the synchronizing gears. The gears are
secured on the shafts through conical coupling under oil pressure (TL10-81). The TL90-2300 use
adjustable hub and gear rings keyed to the shaft.
Number Description
1 Body
2 Rotor
3 Rotor
4 End Plates
5 Gears
2 1 3 5 6 4 4 6 6 Labyrinth Seals
Fig. 2

2.1 Gas conveyed
The blower can be used to convey inert gases such as air nitrogen or other gases which are
compatible with the lubricating oil and with the materials used in the construction of the blower.
WARNING: The blower cannot be used to convey gases which are explosive, toxic
or in any way dangerous.
NOTE: To convey special gases consult Blower Engineering.
2.2 Working conditions

2.2.1 Speed of rotation – The maximum speed of rotation is shown in Table I. The
minimum speed of rotation depends on the maximum allowed differential temperature.
2.2.2 Pressure – The inlet pressure ranges from 3 psig (20.7 kPa) to 15 psig (103.4 kPa).
The maximum differential pressure is shown in Table I, and depends on the size of the
blower. The maximum compression ratio for all sizes of blowers is 2.
2.2.3 Temperature – The inlet temperature of the gas ranges from -13ºF (-25ºC) to 122ºF (50ºC).
The maximum differential temperature allowed is shown in Table I, and depends on the size of
the blower. The maximum temperature of the gas allowed at the discharge is 266ºF (130ºC).
Table I: Operation Limits
TL Arrangement ∆t TL Arrangement ∆t
Size Vertical Horiz. psig “Hg ºF ºC Size Vertical Horiz. psig “Hg ºF ºC
10 4600 4600 13 13 200 110 105 2200 n/a 15 15 200 110
20 4600 4600 15 15 200 110 110 2200 1600 15 15 200 110
30 4700 4700 15 15 200 110 120 2200 1600 12 13 180 100
40 4700 4700 15 15 200 110 121 2200 1600 10 12 150 83
41 4700 4700 10 12 150 83 500 1800 n/a 15 15 200 110
50 4100 2900 15 15 200 110 700 1800 n/a 13 13 200 110
60 4100 2900 15 15 200 110 900 1800 n/a 12 13 180 100
61 4100 2900 10 12 150 83 1100 1800 n/a 9 12 135 75
70 3700 2600 15 15 200 110 1200 1300 n/a 15 15 200 110
80 3700 2600 15 15 200 110 1250 1300 n/a 12.5 13 180 100
81 3700 2600 10 12 150 83 1300 1000 n/a 15 15 200 110
90 2700 1900 15 15 200 110 1600 1000 n/a 12 13 180 90
100 2700 1900 12 13 180 100 2000 1000 n/a 9 12 135 75
101 2700 1900 10 12 150 83 2300 600 n/a 12 13 180 100

2.3 Capacity adjustment
Capacity can only be adjusted in one of the two following ways:
• Varying the speed of rotation. This can be achieved via belt drives or by varying the electric
motor supply voltage frequency or with a double polarity motor.
• Bleeding off of excess capacity via a regulating valve on the outlet
Do not use the safety valve for this purpose because it will suffer excessive wear.
Do not re-circulate the excess gas into the blower inlet with cooling because it could cause
excessive heating.
WARNING: Do not adjust the gas capacity by using throttle valves placed on the
Inlet or outlet piping.
3.1 Handling
To hoist the blower, use a
cable as shown in fig. 3
WARNING:
Do not use the holes in the
flanges to lift the blower. Horizontal: /H Vertical: /V
Fig. 3
3.2 Storage
Keep the blower in a dry cool closed environment. Do not remove the protective coverings
placed over the blower openings. Renew the preservation every 6 months, or more frequently
if the climate is damp.
3.2.1 Bearing storage – Half fill the sumps with anti-rust oil. Manually rotate the blower
shaft. Dispose of the used oil in accordance with local regulations.
3.2.2 Preservation of the compression chamber – Remove the protective coverings

from the blower openings. Apply a thin film of anti-rust oil to the internal surfaces of the body
to the covers and to the rotor surfaces.
WARNING: Use anti-rust and foam inhibiting oil with fire point over 392ºF
(200ºC) only.
Table II: Anti-rust oil

Shiny External Parts Rust Ban 343 EXXON
Compression Chamber Rust Ban 343 EXXON

4.1 On-site positioning of blower
The blower has to be set horizontally on a level surface and attached using bolts which secure
the feet or the outlet flange.
4.2 Changing the inlet/outlet arrangement

(from size 10 to 121 only)
To move from the arrangement with inlet and outlet on a vertical axis to that with inlet and
outlet on a horizontal axis and vice versa, exchange the oil levels by changing the position of
the plugs in accordance with fig. 4.
Vertical Arrangement: /V Horizontal Arrangement: /H
Left-hand shaft only Bottom shaft only
E E E E
A D B A D B
Fig. 4
Letter Description
A Left Foot
B Right Foot
C Oil fill plug
D Oil drain plug
E Oil level sight glass
4.3 Coupling
4.3.1 Direct coupling – Slide the half couplings onto the shaft of the blower and of the motor
using suitable tools.
WARNING: Do not use a hammer to slide on the half couplings.
Secure the half couplings with security dowels which will push on the keys.
• Place the blower at the distance from the motor indicated by coupling manufacturer.
• Align the shafts of the blower and of the motor and, where necessary insert shims under the
feet of the motor and/or blower.
• Check the alignment by using calipers or gauges as per coupling manufacturer’s specifications.

4.3.2 Belt drive coupling – Use suitable equipment to mount the sheaves onto the blower and
motor shafts. The minimum blower sheave diameters are shown in Table IV.
WARNING: Do not use a hammer to mount the sheaves.
Mount the drive belts. Belt tension is produced by using the motor thrust screws in
accordance with the values shown in Table V. During this phase, the alignment of the sheaves
must be checked using a scale resting against the sheaves as shown in figure 5.
WARNING: Excessive belt tension could damage the blower and the motor.
Secure the feet of the motor

Table IV: Minimum sheave diameter [inches / mm]
Differential Pressure [psig / kPa]

TL 3 20.7 5 34.5 6 41.4 7 48.3 8 55.2 10 68.9 12 82.7 13 89.6 15 103.4
10 4 100 4 100 4 100 4 100 4 100 5 125 5 125 6 150
20 4 100 4 100 4 100 4 100 4 100 5 125 5 125 6 150 6 150
30 4 100 4 100 4 100 4 100 4 100 5 125 6 150 6 150 6 150
40 4 100 4 100 4 100 5 125 5 125 6 125 6 150
41 4 100 4 100 4 100 5 125 5 125
50 5 125 5 125 5 125 6 150 6 150 7 175 8 200 8 200 8 200
60 5 125 6 150 6 150 7 175 7 175 8 200
61 6 150 7 175 7 175 8 200 8 200
70 6 150 6 150 6 150 7 175 7 175 8 200 9 225 9 225 9 225
80 6 150 7 175 7 175 8 200 8 200 9 225
81 7 175 8 200 8 200 9 225
90 8 200 8 200 8 200 9 225 9 225 10 250 11 275 11 275 11 275
100 8 200 9 225 9 225 10 250 10 250 11 275
101 9 225 10 250 10 250 11 275
105 10 250 10 250 10 250 11 275 11 275 12 300 14 350 14 350 14 350
110 10 250 10 250 10 250 11 275 11 275 12 300 14 350 14 350 14 350
120 10 250 11 275 11 275 12 300 12 300 14 350
121 11 275 12 300 12 300 14 350 14 350
500 11 280 12 300 12 300 12 300 12 300 14 350 14 350 16 400 16 400
700 12 300 12 300 12 300 14 350 14 350 16 400 16 400 16 400
900 12 300 12 300 12 300 14 350 14 350 16 400 16 400
1100 13 330 13 330 14 350 14 350 16 400
1200 13 330 13 330 14 350 14 350 16 400 18 450 18 450 20 500 20 500
1250 13 330 13 330 14 350 14 350 16 400 18 450 18 450
1300 13 330 13 330 14 350 16 400 16 400 18 450 18 450 20 500 20 500
1600 16 400 16 400 16 400 18 450 18 450 18 450 20 500 20 500 20 500
2000 18 450 18 450 18 450 20 500 22 560
2300 18 450 18 450 20 500 20 500 22 560 22 560 25 640 25 640
Check pressure rating for all blowers

Table V: Recommended Deflection Force per Belt
V-Belt Small Sheave Diameter Range Recommended Deflection Force
Cross Small Sheave Speed Ratio Minimum Maximum
Section RPM Range Range
inches mm lbs kg lbs kg
2.20 56 1200 - 3600 2.8 1.27 4.1 1.86
2.35 - 2.50 60 - 64 1200 - 3600 3.2 1.45 4.7 2.13
2.65 - 2.80 67 - 71 1200 - 3600 2.00 3.5 1.59 5.1 2.31
3VX 3.00 - 3.15 76 - 81 1200 - 3600 to 3.8 1.72 5.5 2.49
3.35 - 3.65 85 - 93 1200 - 3600 4.00 4.1 1.86 6.0 2.72
4.12 - 5.00 105 - 127 900 - 3600 4.8 2.18 7.1 3.22
5.30 - 6.90 135 - 175 900 - 3600 5.8 2.63 8.6 3.90
4.40 - 4.65 112 - 118 1200 - 3600 9.0 4.08 13 5.90
4.90 - 5.50 124 - 140 1200 - 3600 10 4.54 15 6.80
5.90 - 6.70 150 - 170 1200 - 3600 2.00 11 4.99 17 7.71
5VX
7.10 - 8.00 180 - 203 600 - 1800 to 13 5.90 19 8.62
8.50 - 10.90 216 - 277 600 - 1800 4.00 14 6.35 20 9.07
11.80 - 16.00 300 - 406 400 - 1200 15 6.80 23 10.43
7.10 - 8.00 180 - 203 600 - 1800 2.00 11 4.99 16 7.26
5V 8.50 - 10.90 216 - 277 600 - 1800 to 13 5.90 18 8.16
11.80 - 16.00 300 - 406 400 - 1200 4.00 14 6.35 21 9.53
12.50 - 17.00 318 - 432 600 - 1200 2.00 28 12.70 41 18.60
8V to
18.00 - 24.00 457 - 610 400 - 900 4.00 32 14.51 48 21.77
* If replacing 3V or 5V belts with the same belt length and same number of belts in 3VX or 5VX
cross section, belt tension does not need to be increased.
NOTE: New drives designed with 3VX or 5VX belts should be tensioned at the respective deflection
force value shown in above table.
Simplified V-Belt Tensioning Method

Step 1– Determine the force required
to deflect one belt 1/64"
Tension Measured By Deflection per inch (1/64th cm per
centimeter) of span length.
Deflection
1/64" per Step 2– Measure the span length of
inch of span your drive. Compare this
Span
Length
,t deflection force with the
range given in Table V.
If it is less than the
minimum recommended
force, the belts should be
re-tensioned.
Force
If it is more than the
maximum recommended
force, the drive is tighter
than it needs to be.

4.4 Direction of rotation – air flow direction
GAS
GAS
Fig. 7
WARNING: Do not use the blower with a direction of rotation or a flow direction which
differs from that shown in figure 7.
4.5 System piping

The diameters of the system piping must never be smaller than the diameters of the blower
openings. If the diameters are different, use a taper connector. The system piping should be
properly aligned and supported to prevent placing stress on the blower. Provide flexible joints.
The pipes must be thoroughly cleaned before connection. The gaskets must not interfere with
the gas system.
WARNING: Remove the protective covers from the blower openings before connecting the pipes.
4.5.1 Inlet pipe 4.5.2 Outlet pipe

• Connect a silencer directly to the inlet of • Connect a silencer directly to the
the blower. outlet of the blower.
• Thoroughly clean. • Support the piping at the point
• If necessary install a dirt filter for nearest to the flexible coupling.
the first 100 working hours. • Insulate the pipes so as to avoid
• Install a pressure gauge to check the dirt filter. heating the environment and as a
• Support the pipe. precaution to accidental contact.
4.6 Check valve

To stop the counter-rotation of the blower when it stops while loaded, install a check valve on
the discharge, when acting under pressure, or on the inlet when acting under vacuum conditions.
4.7 Safety valve

To limit the maximum operating pressure of the blower use a safety valve on the discharge,
when acting under pressure, or on the inlet when acting under vacuum conditions.
WARNING: Install the safety valves as close as possible to the inlet/outlet at the blower,
without placing shut-off valves in-between.

4.8 Electrical connection
Use only authorized specialists to set up the electrical system, working in compliance with
regulations applying to the place of installation and in accordance with the requirements of
the local body supplying electrical energy. Check on the motor plate:
• Voltage • Frequency
• Number of phases • Absorbed current
Connect the cables as shown in the diagram accompanying the terminal box of the motor. If the
diagram has not been supplied, request it from the motor manufacturer. Use electrical cables of
suitable size, depending on the nominal current of the electrical motor. Keep the electric cables
away from heat sources and/or pointed edges. The motor must be protected by means of an
automatic switch set at the value of the rated current shown on the plate. For the safety of personnel,
the system must be protected by a suitable grounding device.
WARNING: Blower service must be carried out only after disconnecting the electric supply.
5.1 Preliminary controls

If the blower has been in storage for more than 6 months, check its state of preservation.
• Check the coupling or the sheave alignment
• Check the belt tension.
• Check that the blower shaft rotates freely manually.
• Check that the safety protection devices have been correctly installed and secured.
• Fill the blower with oil as described in paragraph 6.1.1.
5.2 Start up
5.2.1 First start-up
WARNING: During this operation personnel are in direct contact with the blower, and
for this reason noise protection must be worn.
Open the shut-off valve.
• Check that the safety valve has been set at the operating value.
• Check the rotation by ‘jogging’ the motor.
WARNING: Do not rotate the blower in the wrong direction for more than a few revolutions.
Start the blower
• Increase the operating pressure gradually until the rated value is reached.
• After about 10 to 20 minutes check that there are no oil leakages and strange noises or
vibrations. If such problems are found, stop the blower immediately.
5.2.2 Normal start-ups – Start the blower: with direct start-up the motor starts even with the
maximum discharge counter-pressure. With star-delta start-up, on the other hand, or with the
starter; the counter-pressure must be zero.

5.3 Operating checks
5.3.1 Daily checks – With the blower running, check:
Outlet temperatures.
• Discharge pressure (when functioning under pressure).
• Suction pressure (when functioning in vacuum conditions).
• Absorbed power.
5.3.2 Check after first 50 hours – With the blower shut down, check:
The oil level.
• Oil leaks.
• Auxiliary circuit leaks.
• Belt tension.
5.3.3 Check every 500 hours – With the blower shut down, check:
The oil level.
• Oil viscosity and condition.
• Belt wear.
• Flexible coupling inserts.
• Auxiliary circuits.
5.4 Stopping the blower

If possible, remove the counter-pressure.
• Stop electric supply.
The blower can also be stopped in the presence of the counter-pressure but, because of the high
current absorption of the electric motor; problems with the electric circuit could result.
WARNING: Check that the deceleration of the blower is even and without vibrations.

6.1 Preventive maintenance
6.1.1 Oil change

The first oil change should be performed after 100 working hours. Further oil changes are per-
formed every 2000 working hours. Oil should be checked regularly and oil changes made more
frequently if lubricant becomes contaminated due to adverse conditions.
The type of oil is shown in paragraph 10.
WARNING: Dispose of the used oil in accordance with the local regulations.
WARNING: Regardless, stick to the half way mark on the oil level sight glass.
Oil quantity: /V (qts / L) Oil quantity: /H (qts / L)
Blower Size 1 2 Total 1 2 Total
10 - 20
0.79 0.75 0.48 0.45 1.27 1.20 0.48 0.45 0.32 0.30 0.80 0.75
30 - 40
50-60-61 1.27 1.20 0.85 0.80 2.12 2.00 0.63 0.60 0.42 0.40 1.05 1.00
70-80-81 2.11 2.00 1.37 1.30 3.48 3.30 0.95 0.90 0.63 0.60 1.58 1.50
90-100-101 3.70 3.50 2.11 2.00 5.81 5.50 1.59 1.50 1.06 1.00 2.65 2.50
105 7.40 7.00 3.70 3.50 11.10 10.50 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
110-120-121 5.07 4.80 3.17 3.00 8.24 7.80 3.28 3.10 2.01 1.90 5.29 5.00
500-1100 10.55 10.00 5.28 5.00 15.83 15.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
1200-1250 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
1300-2000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2300 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Oil Level : with blower shut down
OIL FILL PLUG

OIL FILL PLUG
OIL LEVEL SIGHT GLASS
OIL LEVEL SIGHT GLASS

OIL DRAIN PLUG
OIL DRAIN PLUG
VENTS
VERTICAL

7.0 Troubleshooting
Cause Remedies
7.1 Inlet pressure different from the design value
Inlet piping is clogged Check piping and remove obstruction

Rotation speed is not the same as design RPM Check rotation speed and reset to design RPM
7.2 Outlet pressure different from the rated value
Outlet piping is clogged Check piping and remove obstruction

Rotation speed is not the design RPM Check rotation speed and reset to design RPM
7.3 Outlet temperature different from the rated value (stop the blower immediately)
Inlet temperature different from design value Check inlet temperature and reset to rated value
Compression ratio is not the same as the Check inlet and outlet pressures and reset to
design conditions rated values
Rotors are worn Measure clearances of rotors (see paragraph 6.2.3)
7.4 Power absorbed different from the rated value

Differential pressure different from rated value Check the inlet and outlet pressure and reset to
rated value
Speed of rotation is not the same as rated value Check the speed of rotation and reset to
rated value
Incorrect electrical connection Check electrical system
Rotors making contact Stop blower immediately (see paragraph 7.3)
7.5 Loss of oil
Drive shaft seal is worn Replace the drive shaft seal

Oil drain and level plugs gaskets are worn Replace the gaskets
Oil level plugs are broken Refill sump to proper oil level
7.6 High oil temperature
Oil level too high Reset correct oil level (see paragraph 6.1.1)
Oil too viscous Use less viscous oil
High differential pressure See paragraph 7.2
Oil produces foam Change the type of oil
7.7 Unusual noises and/or vibrations (stop the blower immediately)

Differential pressure exceeds rated value Check inlet and outlet pressures and reset to
rated values
Discharge temperature exceeds rated value see paragraph 7.3
Rotors making contact Stop blower immediately, measure gear and
rotor clearances
Scale on internal parts Thoroughly clean the rotors and compression
chamber
Bearings are worn Measure bearing clearances and, if necessary,
replace them
Intake of foreign particles Remove foreign particles, clean the inside of
the blower

8.1 Blower disassembly
Disassembly of the blower within the guarantee period results in the cancellation of the guarantee.
Disassembly repair work and reassembly of the blower must be carried out only by skilled
personnel and with the aid of suitable equipment and the relevant manual. This manual contains
only the instructions for preventative maintenance. For any references to components see
attached sections.
NOTE: The guarantee does not cover damages caused by operations carried out incorrectly
during disassembly and/or reassembly of the blower.
WARNING: Before starting disassembly of the blower, make sure that the power has been
disconnected. Follow the instructions in paragraph 9.2.
Disassemble the drive components (sheave or coupling), following the manufacturer's instructions
if there are locking devices or by means of an extractor if attached directly onto the shaft.
WARNING: Do not hammer the shaft, coupling or sheave.
Personnel who may come into contact with the blower must observe the most elementary safety
rules in order to minimize the possibility of suffering physical injury With this in mind, all
personnel who work in or pass through the area where the blower is functioning must be
instructed in the safety rules to follow and must be warned through the use of danger notices.
9.1 Blower in operation

Do not touch the external surfaces of the blower because they could reach temperatures higher
than 285ºF (141ºC) and therefore cause burns.
• Donot hold objects or insert limbs into the blower openings because the moving rotors
could cause serious physical injury.
• Provide suitable protection devices for the coupling and/or drive belts.
• Ifthe blower is operating disconnected from system piping, place a screen in front of the
inlet and keep away from the blower outlet flow.
• Do not open the oil plugs.
• Do not turn off the safety systems which are provided.
• Do not stand too close to the safety valve discharge.
• Avoidprolonged exposure to the noise produced by the blower; if suitable protection is not
worn. The sound pressure near the blower could be greater than 85 dB (A).
9.2 Before any blower service

Stop the blower by disconnecting the electrical supply.
• Disconnect the electrical supply cables.
• Bring the unit to atmospheric pressure.
WARNING: The gas contained in the blower may be hot, toxic and irritant.

9.3 During blower service
Check that all operations described in Paragraph 9.2 have been completed.
• Use adequate equipment and procedures to disconnect and handle the system piping.
• Use adequate equipment to disassemble the blower components.
• Use adequate equipment and procedures to hoist the blower and its main parts.
The weight could exceed 66 lbs (30 kg).
10.1 Oil type

Oil Type ISO Class Acc. To
Mineral oil for general use C, CL, CLP DIN 51517
Mineral oil for hydrostatic and hydrodynamic circuits H, HL DIN 51524
Mineral oil for internal combustion engines HD
Synthetic oil
10.2 Oil viscosity

ISO Class USE
ISO - VG 150 oil temperature up to 176ºF (80ºC) compression ratio up to 1.7 gas
discharge temperature up to 230ºF (110ºC) ambient temperature up
to 95ºF (35ºC)
ISO - VG 220 oil temperature up to 230ºF (110ºC) compression ratio higher than 1.7
gas discharge temperature up to 230ºF (110ºC) ambient temperature
higher than 95ºF (35ºC) installation in soundproof enclosure
10.3 Recommended oils

Pour point Pour point
Make Type ISO VG - 150 ISO VG - 220
°F °C °F °C
Exxon Nuto 150 0 -18 220 0 -18
Mobil D.T.E. Extra Heavy 16 -9 BB 20 -7
Pennzoil Pennzbell R + O 150 15 -9 R + O 220 15 -9
Shell Tellus C 150 0 -18 C 220 5 -15
Texaco Regal R + O 150 12 -11 R + O 220 12 -11
10.4 Minimum working temperature

Check that the pour point of the oil is less than the minimum temperature that can be reached
in the ambient If this is not the case, select an oil with a lower viscosity (a g.: ISO VG-100), or
use an oil specially made for low temperatures according to recommendations of oil producers.

16 13 14 42 30 19 9 1 4 52 17 19 9 37
55 70
61
53
41
29
58
62 10
11
27
5
51
49
22 26
47
57
12 15 19 45 46 vent 2 3 58 64 18 20 28 43 8 48
TL10 NBS & TL20 NBS (New Bearing Style)

Qty Per Part Part Qty Per Part Part
Blower Number Description Blower Number Description
1 1 casing 1 29 special plain washer
2 2 foot 2 30 circlip
1 3 drive rotor 16 37 stud-bolt
1 4 driven rotor 1 41 bearing
1 5 seal plate 2 42 bearing
4 7 oil level sight glass 1 43 bearing
1 8 oil slinger, drive 16 45 piston sealing ring
2 9 end plate 4 46 o-ring
1 10 drive sump 1 47 rotary shaft lipseal
1 11 gear sump 1 48 key
1 12 drive gear 1 49 key
1 13 driven gear 1 51 roll pin
2 14 bearing cover 4 52 centering pin
2 15 gear spacer 2 53 centering pin
2 16 gear nut spacer 4 55 bolt
4 17 ringholder 2 56 bolt
4 18 sealing chamber 4 57 bolt
3 19 oil splash disc 5 58 bolt
1 20 oil splash disc drive 16 61 nut
2 22 oil slinger, gear 2 62 gear locking nut
1 26 shaft sleeve 4 64 plain washer
1 27 bearing locking nut 2 65 tab washer
1 28 circlip 16 70 plain washer

17 13 15 39 21 41 8 1 4 49 11 20 36
54 58
66
50
38
67
55
59 10
9 56
65
48 25
46
23 24
47
26
14 16 29 21 42 43 vent 2 3 55 60 19 18 44 32 40 7 45
TL30 NBS & TL40 NBS (New Bearing Style)

1 1 casing 1 32 oil thrower
2 2 foot 20 36 stud-bolt
1 3 drive rotor 1 38 bearing
1 7 oil slinger, drive 1 40 bearing
1 8 gear end plate 2 41 circlip
1 9 gear sump 16 42 piston sealing ring
1 10 drive sump 4 43 o-ring
1 11 drive end plate 1 44 circlip
1 13 driven gear 1 45 key
2 15 bearing cover 1 47 rotary shaft lipseal
2 16 gear spacer 1 48 roll pin
2 17 gear nut spacer 4 49 centering pin
4 18 ringholder 2 50 centering pin
1 23 oil slinger, gear 20 58 nut
1 24 shaft sleeve 2 59 gear locking nut
1 25 bearing locking nut 4 60 plain washer
1 26 seal plate 4 65 spring washer
2 29 clearance ring 20 66 plain washer
4 30 oil level sight glass 1 67 plain washer

15 12 13 47 73 41 5 4 10 39 6 72 46 52
61 57
66
40
25
54
8
58
7
62
65
38
18
37
22 19
44
26
11 14 29 73 33 43 vent 9 27 55 56 17 16 30 71 48 21 36
TL50 NBS, TL60 NBS & TL61 NBS (New Bearing Style)
4 1 oil level sight glass 1 36 key
1 4 casing 1 37 key
1 5 gear endplate 1 38 roll pin
1 6 drive endplate 4 39 centering pin
1 7 gear sump 2 40 centering pin
1 8 drive sump 2 41 circlip
1 9 drive rotor 4 43 o-ring
1 10 driven rotor 1 44 rotary shaft lipseal
1 11 drive gear 1 46 bearing
1 12 driven gear 2 47 bearing
2 13 bearing cover 1 48 bearing
2 14 gear spacer 28 52 stud-bolt
4 17 sealing chamber 4 56 plain washer
1 18 bearing locking nut 28 57 nut
1 19 shaft sleeve 2 58 gear locking nut
1 21 oil slinger, drive 4 61 bolt
1 22 oil slinger, gear 4 62 bolt
1 25 plain washer 4 65 spring washer
1 26 seal plate 28 66 plain washer
2 27 foot 2 67 tab washer
2 29 clearance ring 1 71 oil splash disc
1 30 retaining ring 1 72 oil splash disc
16 33 piston sealing ring 2 73 oil splash disc

16 13 14 42 30 9 1 4 52 9 37
55 70
61
53
41
29
58
62 10
11 56
69
51
49
22 26
47
43
12 15 19 45 46 vent 2 3 58 64 18 17 21 23 8 48
TL20
1 1 casing 2 30 circlip
2 2 foot 16 37 stud-bolt
1 3 drive rotor 1 41 bearing
4 7 oil level sight glass 1 43 bearing
1 8 oil slinger, drive 16 45 piston sealing ring
2 9 end plate 4 46 o-ring
1 10 drive sump 1 47 rotary shaft lipseal
1 13 driven gear 1 51 roll pin
2 14 bearing cover 4 52 centering pin
2 15 gear spacer 2 53 centering pin
4 19 oil splash disc 16 61 nut
1 21 spacer 2 62 gear locking nut
2 22 oil slinger, gear 4 64 plain washer
2 23 spring washer 1 69 tab washer
1 26 shaft sleeve 16 70 plain washer
1 29 special plain washer

15 12 13 47 41 5 4 10 39 5 18 25
54 58
66
40
46
34
55
59 8
7 53
67
38
37
22 33
44
48
11 14 45 19 35 vent 27 9 55 57 17 16 20 23 21 36
TL30, TL40, TL50 & TL60

4 1 oil level sight glass 1 33 shaft sleeve
1 4 casing 1 34 plain washer
2 5 end plate 16 35 piston sealing ring
1 8 drive sump 37 key
1 9 drive rotor 1 38 roll pin
1 10 driven rotor 4 39 centering pin
1 11 drive gear 2 40 centering pin
1 12 driven gear 2 41 circlip
2 13 bearing cover 1 44 rotary shaft lipseal
2 14 gear spacer 2 45 clearance ring
2 15 gear nut spacer 1 46 bearing
4 16 ringholder 2 47 bearing
4 17 sealing chamber 1 48 bearing
1 20 spacer 5 55 bolt
1 21 oil slinger, drive 4 57 plain washer
1 22 oil slinger, gear 20 58 nut
1 23 spring washer 2 59 gear locking nut
20 25 stud-bolt 20 66 plain washer
2 27 foot 1 67 tab washer

61 22 6 5 2 56 6 13 25 3 7 11
27
63
69
14
8 60
68
23
59
69
50
17
66
47
36
15 38 28 1 69 64 62 46 21 37 10 40
TL70, TL80 & TL81

1 1 drive rotor 1 28 retaining ring
1 2 driven rotor 3 30 oil level sight glass
1 3 splashguard 1 36 bearing
1 5 casing 2 37 bearing
2 6 end plate 2 38 bearing
1 7 gear sump 2 40 gear lock nut
1 8 driven sump 12 46 piston sealing ring
1 10 drive gear 1 47 rotary shaft lipseal
4 13 sealing chamber 6 56 centering pin
1 15 bearing cover 4 60 bolt
1 17 shaft sleeve 8 61 bolt
2 18 foot 4 62 bolt
2 19 foot 1 63 bolt
2 22 oil splash disc 1 66 set screw
1 23 oil slinger A 4 68 plain washer
2 25 gear spacer 26 69 plain washer
1 27 oil slinger B

62 60 15 38 19 21 48 6 55 2 5 55 6 48 22 55 20 37 7
83 82
24
8 59
40 23
28 40
47
13
9 17
10 71
40
27
25
16 26
61
80
85 15 38 19 22 48 14 1 83 75 69 63 48 14 21 20 37 29
TL90, TL100 & TL101

1 1 drive rotor 1 27 key
1 2 driven rotor 1 28 key
1 5 casing 1 29 key
2 6 end plate 4 30 oil level sight glass
1 7 drive sump 2 37 bearing
1 8 gear sump 2 38 bearing
1 9 driven gear 2 40 gear locking nut
1 10 drive gear 1 47 rotary shaft lipseal
2 11 foot 12 48 piston sealing ring
2 12 foot 6 55 centering pin
1 13 gear hub 1 59 bolt
2 19 clearance ring 8 69 stud-bolt
2 20 retaining ring 3 71 headless set screw
2 22 oil splash disc 6 80 plain washer
1 24 plain washer 52 83 plain washer
1 25 gear spacer 6 85 spring washer
1 26 key

8 60 15 38 22 48 14 6 55 2 5 83 75 63 68 6 14 48 21 18 37 7
83
62 40
84
40
23
13 40
27 47
10 17
71
9
26
40
28
25
29
16
61
80
85 15 38 22 48 14 1 48 14 21 18 37
TL110, TL120 & TL121

1 1 drive rotor 1 27 key
1 2 driven rotor 1 28 key
1 5 casing 1 29 key
2 6 cover 4 30 oil level sight glass
1 7 drive sump 2 37 bearing
1 8 gear sump 2 38 bearing
1 9 drive gear 4 40 gear locking nut
1 10 driven gear 1 47 rotary shaft lipseal
2 11 foot 12 48 piston sealing ring
2 12 foot 6 55 centering pin
1 13 gear hub 6 60 bolt
1 17 shaft sleeve 8 68 stud-bolt
2 18 retaining ring 3 71 headless set screw
2 22 oil splash disc 6 80 plain washer
1 26 key 6 85 spring washer

11 60 68 77 82 22 26 60 68 77 82 55 2 60 68 77 82 55 6 21 60 68 77 82 55 37 10 12 65
76
8 7
15 51
64 24
77 66
66 75
75 62
79
24 63
23
17
56
71
66
75
20
38 50
47
19
16 61
60 68 77 82 14 60 68 77 82 55 1 5 13 21 37 25 80 84 52 9 3 40 36
TL500, TL700, TL900 & TL1100

1 1 drive rotor 4 30 oil level sight glass
1 3 splashguard 2 37 bearing
1 5 casing 2 38 bearing
2 6 end plate 1 40 gear locking nut
1 7 gear sump 1 47 rotary shaft lipseal
1 8 driven sump 1 50 key
2 11 bearing carrier 14 54 rivet pin
1 12 gear hub 6 55 centering pin
2 13 ring holder, drive 2 56 roll pin
2 14 ring holder, driven 68 60 bolt
1 16 oil slinger, drive 4 62 bolt
1 19 seal plate 16 64 bolt
1 20 plain washer 1 12 65 bolt
2 22 oil splash disc 12 68 stud-bolt
1 23 oil slinger, driven 3 71 headless set screw
2 24 plain washer 12 75 plain washer
12 26 piston sealing ring 96 77 plain washer

NOTES
Diagrams:

NOTES
Diagrams:

Design Features
• Bearings: Spherical/cylindrical roller and ball bearing • Heavy-Duty and ribbed cast iron housing and
combinations; minimum 100,000 hour design life. end covers: Reduce noise levels and increase heat
• Tri-Lobe Rotors: Involute contoured impeller profiles dissipation.
for maximum efficiency. • Versatile Mounting: Horizontal or vertical airflow is
• Impeller/Shaft Rigidity: Reduces mechanical deflection easily achieved by relocating the removable mounting
and vibration. feet incorporated in models TL10 through TL500.
• Oil Seals: Simple non-wearing • Splash Oil Lubrication: Assures improved bearing life
slinger type oil seals, provide and operational simplicity.

positive sealing in both oil • Gas or air is delivered in an uncontaminated, oil free
sumps. Unaffected by high state.
temperatures. No shaft wear. • The unit may be coupled directly or driven by
• Air Seals: Piston ring air seals V-belts.
provide dependable non-wearing • Rotation of the impellers is synchro-
operation to minimize air nized by a pair of timing gears having
leakage past the shafts. helical, hardened and ground teeth.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Blower Engineering Instructional Manual 2

Thank you for purchasing a Blower Engineering product.

You are strongly recommended to take the following preliminary actions:

3. Safety regulations are to be complied with completely.

Errors and omissions excepted.

Blower Engineering Instructional Manual 3

1.2 Operating principle

Blower Engineering Instructional Manual 4

2.2 Working conditions

Table I: Operation Limits

Blower Engineering Instructional Manual 5

3.2.2 Preservation of the compression chamber – Remove the protective coverings

Table II: Anti-rust oil

Blower Engineering Instructional Manual 6

4.2 Changing the inlet/outlet arrangement

Blower Engineering Instructional Manual 7

WARNING: Do not use a hammer to mount the sheaves.

Secure the feet of the motor

Differential Pressure [psig / kPa]

Check pressure rating for all blowers

Blower Engineering Instructional Manual 8

Simplified V-Belt Tensioning Method

Blower Engineering Instructional Manual 9

4.5 System piping

4.5.1 Inlet pipe 4.5.2 Outlet pipe

4.6 Check valve

4.7 Safety valve

Blower Engineering Instructional Manual 10

5.1 Preliminary controls

Blower Engineering Instructional Manual 11

5.4 Stopping the blower

Blower Engineering Instructional Manual 12

6.1.1 Oil change

Oil quantity: /V (qts / L) Oil quantity: /H (qts / L)

Blower Size 1 2 Total 1 2 Total

1200-1250 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

1300-2000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2300 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Oil Level : with blower shut down

OIL FILL PLUG

OIL LEVEL SIGHT GLASS

OIL LEVEL SIGHT GLASS

Blower Engineering Instructional Manual 13

7.1 Inlet pressure different from the design value

Inlet piping is clogged Check piping and remove obstruction

7.2 Outlet pressure different from the rated value

Outlet piping is clogged Check piping and remove obstruction

7.4 Power absorbed different from the rated value

7.5 Loss of oil

Drive shaft seal is worn Replace the drive shaft seal

7.6 High oil temperature

7.7 Unusual noises and/or vibrations (stop the blower immediately)

Blower Engineering Instructional Manual 14

9.1 Blower in operation

9.2 Before any blower service

Blower Engineering Instructional Manual 15

10.1 Oil type

10.2 Oil viscosity

10.3 Recommended oils

10.4 Minimum working temperature

Blower Engineering Instructional Manual 16

TL10 NBS & TL20 NBS (New Bearing Style)

Blower Engineering Instructional Manual 17