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1. 13 Recommended 20 Equipment Check Section 1 10 Removing Protective Materials 10 Repositioning The Mounting Feet 12 E 12 Safety 5 Gear End 18 Safety e ipei eov us 24 section 7 Assembly Instructions 31 Installation Section 2 12 Setting Impeller End Clearance 35 Installing The Timing Gears 36 Special Tools Required Section 5 25 MATEO QUCU Ht LT 9 SOLON AGS mE 10 cc 22 Trouble ShoollhQ 24 12 Lubrication 19 Warani oiana 47 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS FIGURE 2 1 BLOWER MOUNTING 13 FIGURE 2 2 BELT DRIVE OVERHUNG LOAD 15 FIGURE 3 1 EUBRIGAT FION ER Deae eg a 17 FIGURE 3 2
2. WAVY SPRING DRIVE COVER S ree _______ __ _ _ _ _ KIT OVERHAUL 6 VERSION MS GRS SPL GRPSIDENT SINS TR eoe Dunes prend eus INCLUDED IN OVERHAUL KIT NOT SHOWN ON ILLUSTRATION SB 7 633 Grease Splash Lube No Size 6H GAFH RB 6 64AC4 1 301GAF602 10 75P40 51223 300GAF715 300GAF6008 75A33P 900883065501 900881065408 900881065400 900639080506 900871020006 75 57 306GAF 166 304GAF006 62M48 201GAF451 75P56 900883063901 305GAF4028 305GAF006 900639910406 40E9 40P58 900669170506 900883064601 75 189 6000658 300GAF 144 900881066201 900881066401 900811060801 40P31 900881066301 64AC2 76792 28 284 8503064 2006 732 201GAF732 202GAF732 22039 302GAF6010 202GAF4011 ho BR CO KR COO gt YO BR CO W NH 42 Size 6M GAFM RB 64AC4 301GAF602 75P40 51223 300GAF715 300GAF6008 75A33P 900883065501 900881065408 900881065400 900639080506 900871020006 75 57 306GAF 166 304GAF006 62M48 201GAF451 75P56 900883064001 306GAF4028 305GAF006 900639910406 40E9 40P58 900669170506 900883064601 75 189 6000658 300GAF 144 900881066201 9
3. 32 FIGURE 7 4 ASSEMBEY ILLUSTRATIONS 33 FIGURE 7 5 ASSEMBEY ILLUSTRATIONS vs 55 et EE 34 FIGURE 7 6 ASSEMBLY ILLUSTRATIONS 34 FIGURE 7 7 ASSEMBLY ILLUS TRATIONS 34 FIGURE 7 8 ASSEMBEY ILLUSTRATIONS uu 37 FIGURE 7 9 TORQUE deduc 38 SB 7 633 7 SUTORBILT LEGEND SERIES BLOWERS MATRIX MENU NOTICE TO CUSTOMER To find the construction options for Your blower unit FILL IN THE BALANCE OF LETTERS OR G A NUMBERS FROM YOUR UNIT NAMEPLATE 222 COLUMN NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 FOLLOW THE LINE DOWN AND OVER FROM EACH SPACE THUS FILLED IN TO FIND THE APPROPRICATE CONSTRUCTION OPTION WITH WHICH YOUR MACHINE IS EQUIPPED COLUMN 1 BASIC DESIGNATOR COLUMN 2 PRODUCT FAMILY COLUMN 3 GEAR DIAMETER F 6 COLUMN 4 CASE LENGTH L Low Pressure M Medium Pressure H High Pressure COLUMN 5 CONFIGURATION A Vertical Top Hand Central Timed B Vertical Bottom Hand Central Timed C Horizontal Left Hand Central Timed D Horizontal Right Hand Central Timed COLUMN 6 DESIGN VERSION COLUMN 7 ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION SEALS CLEARANCES LUBRICATION A Lip Standard Grease Splash B Mechanical Standard Grease Splash Lip Hi
4. V SPACER de 1 2 2 2 2 2 8 PAINT BULK GDP188 ALUM 12 MN O10 m re 1 MPEG SES umet CES HR 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 8 1 1 gt e ADAE INCLUDED IN OVERHAUL NOT SHOWN ON ILLUSTRATION Size 6H GAFH RA 64AC4 301GAF602 75P40 51223 300GAF715 300GAF6008 75A33P 900883065501 900881065400 900881065408 900639080506 60DD657 75 57 306GAF 166 302GAF006 62M48 201GAF451 75P56 900883063901 305GAF4028 TO BE 303GAF006 900639910406 900669170506 900883065501 75P40 60DD658 300GAF 144 900881066201 301GAF 144 900811060801 40P31 76 92 28 284 200GAF732 201GAF732 202GAF732 25BC885 62M22 22039 300GAF173 75LM14 300GAF 205 75LM214 300GAF6010 202GAF4011 SB 7 633 Page 44 Dual Splash Lube Size 6M GAFM RA 64AC4 301GAF602 75P40 5L223 300GAF715 300GAF6008 75A33P 900883065501 900881065400 900881065408 900639080506 60DD657 75 57 306GAF 166 302GAF006 62 48 201GAF451 75P56 900883064001 306GAF4028 TO BE 303GAF006 900639910406 900669170506 900883065501 75P40 60DD658 300GAF 144 900881066201 301GAF 144 900811060801 40P31 76292 28284 200GAF732 201GAF732 202GAF732 25BC885 62M22 22039 300GAF173 75LM14 300GAF205 75LM214 300GAF6010 202GAF4011 Size 6L G
5. 10 Secon 2 Installato gt 12 566051368 K 17 Section 4 22 Sector 5 Tools IRedulfed D PM SM IDE IM LM IU EM DU DIE 25 566006 Disassembly 8 MIU OM MU UI 27 Section 31 Secon o Parne 39 Wari det cT URL 47 58 7 633 6 INDEX Air Filters And Filter Silencers 16 L brication 886008 uu ooi arco 17 Assembly Instructions Section 7 31 Mechanical Seals Only 31 32 Mounting Configurations 12 Blower Startup Checklist 23 Operation Section 4 22 Disassembly Instructions Section 6 27 Disassembly Instructions 2f Parts List Section 8 39 Drive End Lubrication 17 18 miens 14 Drive Installation
6. GARDNER DENVER Sutorbilt PARTS LIST OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL LEGEND SERIES BLOWERS 6 GEAR DIAMETER Models R SB 7 633 Version 00 February 27 2009 BLOWER RELIABILITY AND PERFORMANCE WITH GENUINE GARDNER DENVER PARTS AND SUPPORT SERVICES Factory genuine parts manufactured to design tolerances are developed for optimum dependability specifically for your blower Design and material innovations are born from years of experience with hundreds of different blower applications When you specify factory genuine parts you are assured of receiving parts that incorporate the most current design advancements manufactured in our state of the art blower factory under exacting quality standards Your AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR offers all the backup you require A worldwide network of authorized distributors provides the finest product support in the blower industry 1 Trained technical representatives to assist you in selecting the correct replacement parts 2 Complete inventory of new machines and new genuine factory parts 3 full line of factory tested AEON PD blower lubricants specifically formulated for optimum performance in all blowers 4 Authorized distributor service technicians are factory trained and skilled in blower maintenance and repair They are ready to respond and assist you by providing fast expert maintenance and repair service INSTRUCTIONS FOR DETERMINING
7. CAPACITIES 18 FIGURE 3 3 AEON PD SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT 20 FIGURE 3 4 SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT CHAR 20 FIGURE 3 5 LUBRICATION 21 FIGURE 4 1 MAXIMUM OPERATING 5 22 FIGURE 4 2 MINIMUM OPERATING 22 FIGURE 5 1 PLATE ebat 25 M I 25 FIGURE 5 3 MECHANICAL SEAL INSTALLATION 26 FIGURE 5 4 BEARING PRESS TOOL MECHANICAL SEAL UNITS 26 FIGURE 6 2 DISASSEMBLY ILLUSTRATIONS e sees e ties 27 FIGURE 6 2 DISASSEMBLY ILLUSTRATIONS 27 FIGURE 6 3 DISASSEMBEY ILLUS TRATIONS 28 FIGURE 6 4 DISASSEMBLY ILLUSTRATIONS 28 FIGURE 6 5 DISASSEMBLY ILLUSTRATIONS 2 28 FIGURE 6 6 DISASSEMBLY ILLUSTRATIONS see eee 29 EFIGURE 7 1 ASSENMBEY ILUS TRATIONS 31 FIGURE 7 2 ASSEMBLY ILLUSTRATIONS 32 FIGURE 7 3 ASSEMBLY
8. keeps the shaft from moving axially End clearance adjustment is by movement of the bearing retainer K Tightening the bearing retainer screws M moves the bearing to load the wavy spring J and the impeller is forced toward the drive end Relaxing the screws allows the wavy spring to return the impeller toward the gear end A Assembly wavy spring retainer plate and wavy spring to the drive headplate using with flat head screws Apply Loctite 246 on the screws Refer to Figure 7 9 page 38 for torque specification B Back out retainer screws M until both impellers are tight against the gear headplate C With feeler gauge measure the clearance between each impeller and the drive headplate This value is the total end clearance D Measure the height difference between the gear headplate and bearing outer race E at point S Refer to Figure 7 5 page 34 E Subtract 1 3 of the total end clearance from the clearance measured at point S This value is the amount of shim 13 that should be placed between the retainer and the headplate at point S F Tighten the bearing retainer screws M to the torque value given in FIGURE 7 9 page 38 With the retainer screws secure approximately 1 3 of the total end clearance should be on the gear end and the remaining 2 3 on the drive end SB 7 633 Page 35 13 Install slingers on both shafts Hold 06 _ 01 gap between spring retainer plates and back of the slingers Rota
9. 900639080506 900871020006 75 57 306GAF 166 304GAF006 62M48 201GAF451 75P56 900883063901 305GAF4028 TO BE ASSIGNED 305GAF006 900639910406 900669170506 300GAF477 75 40 6000658 300GAF 144 900881066201 301GAF 144 900811060801 40P31 64AC2 76792 28 284 8503064 200GAF732 201GAF732 202GAF732 25BC885 62M22 22039 300GAF173 75LM14 300GAF 205 75LM214 303GAF6010 202GAF4011 Size 6M GAFH_RA Az or 64AC4 301GAF602 75P40 51223 300GAF715 300GAF6008 75A33P 900883065501 900881065408 900881065400 900639080506 900871020006 75 57 306GAF 166 304GAF006 62M48 201GAF451 75P56 900883064001 306GAF 4028 TO BE ASSIGNED 305GAF006 900639910406 900669170506 300GAF477 75 40 6000658 300GAF 144 900881066201 301GAF 144 900811060801 40P31 64AC2 76292 28284 64EB750 200GAF732 201GAF732 202GAF732 25BC885 62M22 22039 300GAF173 75LM14 300GAF205 75LM214 303GAF6010 202GAF4011 Size 6L GAFH_RA A E or 64AC4 301GAF602 75P40 5L223 300GAF715 300GAF6008 75A33P 900883065501 900881065400 900881065408 900639080506 90087 1020006 75 57 306GAF 166 304GAF006 62M48 201GAF451 75P56 900883064101 307GAF4028 TO BE ASSIGNED 305GAF006 900639910406 900669170506 300GAF477 75P40 60DD658 300GAF 144 900881066201 301GAF 144 900811060801 40P31 64AC2 76792 28 284 200GDF6015 200GAF732 201GAF732 202GAF732 25BC885 62M22 22039 300GAF173 75LM14 300GAF 205 75LM214
10. 900881065400 900881065400 900881065400 13 TARUST SHIM 020 4 900881065408 900881065408 900881065408 14 MAIN BEARING 3 900639080506 900639080506 900639080506 15 4 6000657 6000657 6000657 16 SCREW Serene ee ence eee M 8 75 57 75 57 75 57 17 FOOT GROUP 1 306GAF 166 306GAF 166 306GAF 166 18 HOUSING GEAR END BEARING 1 302GAF006 302GAF006 302GAF006 19 4 62M48 62M48 62M48 20 BU a 2 201GAF451 201GAF451 201GAF451 21 24 75 56 75 56 75 56 22 CYLINDER 1 900883063901 900883064001 900883064101 23 ROTOR GROUP 6 Standard 1 305GAF4028 306GAF4028 307 GAFA4028 6 High Temperature Clearance 1 TO BE TO BE TO BE 24 HOUSING DRIVE END BEARING 1 900883064901 900883064901 900883064901 25 gt n vaa de Sa 1 900639910406 900639910406 900639910406 26 C 2 40C9 40C9 40C9 27 ______ 2 4058 4058 400258 28 WAVY SPRING 2 900669170506 900669170506 900669170506 29 DRIVE COVER eese eben redet 1 900883064601 900883064601 900883064601 30 SOREN de te 8 75 189 75 189 75 189 31 el Me AS 1 60DD658 60DD6
11. A ground jumper equal to the size of the equipment ground conductor must be used to connect the blower motor base to the unit base Open main disconnect switch tag and lockout before working on the control Disconnect the blower from its power source tag and lockout before working on the unit this machine may be automatically controlled and may start at any time Failure to observe these notices could result in damage to equipment Stop the unit if any repairs or adjustments on or around the blower are required Disconnect the blower from its power source tag and lockout before working on the unit this machine maybe automatically controlled and may start at any time Do not exceed the rated maximum speed shown on the nameplate Do not operate unit if safety devices are not operating properly Check periodically Never bypass safety devices SB 7 633 5 5 Maintain Blower Reliability And nnne nnns nennen nnne ann nnns 2 I bricant Order 3 FOO 4 Precautions 5 Sutorbilt Legend Series Blowers Matrix Menu 8 mte E E 9 Section T Ge CIE E vue Ee vam eter
12. BLOWER CONFIGURATION Face the blower drive shaft In a VERTICAL configuration air flow is horizontal In a HORIZONTAL configuration air flow is vertical In a vertical configuration a BOTTOM HAND exists when the drive shaft is below the horizontal center line of the blower A TOP HAND exits when the drive shaft is above the horizontal center line of the blower 5 In a horizontal configuration a RIGHT HAND exists when the drive shaft is to the right of the vertical center line of the blower A LEFT HAND exists when the drive shaft is to the left of the vertical center line of the blower DU IIS INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING REPAIR PARTS For pricing and ordering information contact your nearest AUTHORIZED FACTORY DISTRIBUTOR When ordering parts specify Blower MODEL and SERIAL NUMBER see nameplate on unit Rely upon the knowledge and experience of your AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR and let them assist you in making the proper parts selection for your blower For the location of your local authorized Gardner Denver blower distributor refer to the yellow pages of your phone directory check the Web at www gardnerdenver com or contact Gardner Denver Compressor Division 1800 Gardner Expressway Quincy IL 62305 Phone 217 222 5400 Fax 217 221 8780 SB 7 633 Page 2 GARDNER DENVER LUBRICANT ORDER INFORMATION Re order Part Numbers for Factory Recommended Lubricants Gear and Drive End AEON PD Synthetic Lubricant AEON PD XP
13. as designated by the Company transportation prepaid by Purchaser fo establish a claim under this warranty Replacement parts provided under Ihe terms of the warranty are warranted for the remainder of the Warranty Period of the product upon which installed to the extent if such parts were original components DISCLAIMER THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IT IS EXPRESSLY AGREED THAT EXCEPT AS TO TITLE THE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILIT Y THE REMEDY PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE THE SOLE EXCLUSIVE AND ONLY REMEDY AVAILABLE TO THE PURCHASER AND IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE SUBJECT TO ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EXPENSES LOSSES OR DELAYS HOWSOEVER CAUSED No statement representation agreement or understanding oral or written made by any agent distributor repres entative or employee of the Company which is not contained in this Warranty will be binding upon the Company unless made In writing and executed by an officer of tha Company This warranty shall not be effective as to any claim which is not presented within 30 days after the date upon which the produ ct is claimed nat to have been as warranted Any action for breach of this warranty must be commenced within one y ear after the date upon which
14. each gear indicates the position of the largest runout These marks must be 180 degrees apart when the gears are installed Push the locking assembly firmly until flush with the end of drive rotor shaft and hand tighten all cap screws but leave them loose enough that the gear can be rotated on the shaft The first step in setting the interlobe clearance is to measure the total clearance between two meshing lobes This is accomplished by determining the maximum feeler gauge thickness that will fit between the rotor lobes near the pitch diameter The clearance should be measured along the entire length of the meshing lobes This measurement should be taken for each of the 2 interlobe meshes The location of the smallest total interlobe clearance should be marked on the rotor lobes Refer to diagram in FIGURE 7 4 page 33 Use feeler gauges to check clearances between impeller lobes at positions and Add the clearances and divide the total clearance evenly between A A Rotate the rotors until the two lobes that have the smallest total interlobe clearance as determined in step G are visible through the discharge port Lock the idler rotor from turning by wedging a shop rag between the tip of a lobe and the air cylinder Insert feeler gauges with a thickness equal to the half clearance determined in step G between the drive rotor and the idler rotor lobe Pull the drive rotor tight against the feeler gauges dr
15. end A Replace the drive shaft grease seal 31 in the drive end cover 29 The seal lip should always face toward the bearing or lubricant Pack the bearing cavities with recommended grease Secure drive cover 29 and wavy spring 28 to drive headplate using capscrews 30 Refer to Figure 7 9 page 38 for torque specifications B Back out retainer screws M until both impellers are tight against the gear headplate C With feeler gauge measure the clearance between each impeller and the drive headplate This value is the total end clearance D Measure the height difference between the gear headplate and bearing outer race E at point S Refer to Figure 7 5 page 34 E Subtract 1 3 of the total end clearance from the clearance measured at point S This value is the amount of shim 13 that should be placed between the retainer and the headplate at point S F Tighten the bearing retainer screws M to the torque value given in FIGURE 7 9 page 38 With the retainer screws secure approximately 1 3 of the total end clearance should be on the gear end and the remaining 2 3 on the drive end SETTING IMPELLER END CLEARANCE DUAL SPLASH VERSION Refer to FIGURE 7 1 page 31 The gear end bearings are held in position by the force created by the wavy spring J on the drive end and the bearing retainer K on the gear end This is referred to as the fixed end The interference fit between the shaft H and the bearing inner race E
16. gauge between the tip and the case and rotating the impeller see FIGURE 7 4 page 33 Repeat the procedure on both impellers NOTICE When checking the tip to case clearance move the feeler gauge over the entire length of the impeller to ensure that the tips do not bind along their length FIGURE 7 8 NOTICE Replacement gears have minimum backlash marks on the outside diameter of the gear face These marks should be located 180 degrees from each other see FIGURE 7 8 NOTICE The gear used for adjustment should be flush with its mate on completion of the timing NOTICE If any of the four gear backlash readings are not within the specified limits the gears must be replaced DUAL SPLASH UNITS 16 Replace drive shaft oil seal 31 in the drive end cover 29 The seal lip should always face towards the bearing or lubricant Install drive end gasket Gently slide the drive end cover over the drive shaft and tap cover down over dowel pins until flush Install and tighten drive cover bolts Refer to FIGURE 7 9 page 38 for torque specifications SB 7 633 37 Exercise not to damage the seal as it passes over the shaft keyway 17 Assemble the gear cover 3 and gasket 7 to the gear headplate 18 using socket head screw 5 Tighten the capscrews alternately and evenly Refer to FIGURE 7 9 for torque specifications k 18 Place the blower on its feet on a flat surface Loosen cap sc
17. overhung load calculations and limitations Belt drives must be carefully aligned Motor and blower pulleys must be parallel to each other and in the same plane within 1 32 inch Belt tension should be carefully adjusted to the belt manufacturer s recommendation using a belt tension gauge Check tension frequently during the first day of operation Over tightening belts leads to heavy bearing loads and premature failure On the direct connected units alignment and lubrication of couplings to specifications of the coupling manufacturer is very important When mounted drives are supplied from the factory proper alignment has been established before shipment However during shipping handling and installation it is likely that the alignment has been disturbed and final adjustment must be made before startup SB 7 633 13 Exceeding overhung load limitations leads to unwarrantable premature bearing failure and shaft breakage The location of the sheave on the blower shaft greatly affects the stress in the shaft The optimum blower sheave positioning is as close as possible to the blower drive cover not to exceed dimension C in Drive Shaft Illustration FIGURE 2 2 page 15 The calculated shaft moment must not exceed the maximum allowable moment listed in Maximum Allowable Moment Chart FIGURE 2 2 page 15 If the calculated shaft moment exceed the maximum allowable moment Increase Sheave Diameters to Reduce Belt Pull Use
18. reservoirs may be filled with normal operating oil Before running the blower drain the oil and replace to the proper operating level with clean fresh lubricant Rotate the blower shaft 10 to 25 turns weekly during storage Inspect the blower shaft near the shaft seal area monthly and spray with rust inhibitor if needed 8 For long term storage over six 6 months contact Gardner Denver Compressor Division Customer Service for recommendations REMOVING PROTECTIVE MATERIALS The shaft extension is protected with rust inhibitor which can be removed with any standard solvent Follow the safety directions of the solvent manufacturer SB 7 633 Page 10 Blower inlet and outlet are temporarily capped to keep out dirt and other contaminants during shipment These covers must be removed before start up The internal surfaces of all Sutorbilt units are mist sprayed with a rust preventative to protect the machine during shipment Remowve this film upon initial startup using any commercial safety solvent Position the blower so that the inlet and discharge connections are in the vertical position vertical airflow On vertically mounted units it will be necessary to lay the unit on its side supporting the ends of the unit so as not to restrict the port on the bottom side Place a shallow pan on the under side of the unit With the blower disconnected from power spray the solvent in the top port rotating the impellers by spinning the
19. the cause of action occurred Any adjustment made pursuant to this warranty shall not be construed as an admission by the Company that any product was not as warranted COPYRIGHTS 2008 Gardner Denver Inc 58 7 623 47 Gardner amp www GardnerDenverProducts com pd blowers gardnerdenver com Gardner Denver Inc 1800 Gardner Expressway Quincy IL 62305 gr Customer Service Department 50 90 ED Telephone 800 682 9868 FAX 217 221 8780 9 ENERGY STAR On 2009 Gardner Denver Inc Litho U S A
20. 00881066401 900811060801 40P31 900881066301 64AC2 76792 28 284 64EB750 200GAF732 201GAF732 202GAF732 22639 302GAF6010 202GAF4011 Size 6L GAFL RB 64AC4 301GAF602 75P40 51223 300GAF715 300GAF6008 75A33P 900883065501 900881065408 900881065400 900639080506 900871020006 75 57 306GAF 166 304GAF006 62M48 201GAF451 75P56 900883064101 307GAF4028 305GAF006 900639910406 40E9 40P58 900669170506 900883064601 75 189 6000658 300GAF 144 900881066201 900881066401 900811060801 40P31 900881066301 64AC2 76792 28 284 200GDF6015 200GAF732 201GAF732 202GAF732 22639 302GAF6010 202GAF4011 303GAF810 A Ref Drawing SB 7 633 43 Ref No OW 10 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 40 44 45 54 55 56 76 81 82 83 84 85 86 8405 900 Order by Part Number and Description Reference Numbers are for your convenience only Model GAF Lip Seal Description 2 fm HOUSING GEAR END BEARING DOW 6 Standard Clearance 1 6 High Temperature Clearance 1 HOUSING DRIVE END BEARING 1 _ 1 WAVY raose ani 2 1 SPACER
21. 3 Thread 3 of these cap screws into the threaded holes in the outer ring of each locking assembly Tighten the screws evenly to remove the locking assembly from each gear Remove the gears 9 from both rotor shafts Blowers with mechanical seals have two wavy washers 28 located between the bearings and the cover on the drive end of grease version or between the bearings and the wavy spring retainer plate on dual splash version FIGURE 6 5 SB 7 633 28 11 12 Remove the socket head cap screws 30 from the drive end bearing cover 29 and remove the cover Support the external surface of the drive end cover near the oil seal with blocks of wood Drive the oil seal from the cover using a hammer and punch Discard the seal as it will not be reused Replace oil seals each time the drive end cover is removed For Dual Splash Version Remove the socked cap screws 84 from each slinger and remover slingers Remove flat head cap screws 86 from wavy spring retainer plates and remove retainer plate and wavy spring Remove mounting foot 17 from the drive headplate 24 by removing the capscrews 16 Remove the capscrews 21 which secure the drive headplate 24 to the impeller case 22 Using the puller plate shown on page 25 bolt to the drive headplate using the tapped holes on used to secure the drive cover Install a gear puller to each shaft and attach puller arms to the plate Turn each puller only half a rev
22. 303GAF6010 202GAF4011 Gardner WARRANTY ver SUTORBILT BLOWERS Legend SERIES GENERAL PROVISIONS AND LIMITATIONS Gardner Denver the Com pany warrants to each original retail purchaser Purchaser of its products from the Company or its authorized distributor that such products are at the time of delivery to the Purchaser made with good material and workmanship warranty is made with res pact to 1 Any product which has been red or altered in such a way in Company s judgment as to affect the product adversely 2 Any product which has in the Company s judgment been subject to negligenc e accident improper storage or improper installation or application 3 Any product which has nol been operated or maintained in accordance with the recommendations of the Company 4 Components or accessories manufactured warranted and serviced by others 5 Anyreconditioned or prior owned product Claims for items described 4 above should be submitted directly to the manufacturer WARRANTY PERIOD The Company s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or at its option replacing during normal business hours at an n ervice facility of the Company any part which in its judgment proved not to be as warranted within the applicable Warranty Period as fol lows BARE BLOWERS Basic grease lubricated bare blowers consisting of all parts within are for 1 _ from i a use or gt mo
23. 58 60DD658 32 SPACER 2 300GAF 144 300GAF 144 300GAF 144 33 SEALASPACER 900881066201 900881066201 900881066201 34 SPACER 1 900881066401 900881066401 900881066401 35 BEARING ura ae 1 900811060801 900811060801 900811060801 40 OIL LEVEL GAUGE 1 40P31 40P31 40P31 44 SCREW tend du ec 4 76292 76292 76292 45 PAINT BULK GDP188 0 125 28 284 28 284 28 284 54 SHIM 2003 ut 1 200GAF732 200GAF732 200GAF732 55 SHIM 1 201GAF732 201GAF732 201GAF732 56 0015 0022 1 202GAF732 202GAF732 202GAF732 82 LOCKING ASSEMBDLY oer RE 2 22 39 22 39 22 39 105 KIT OVERHAUL 6 R VERS LS GRS SPL 1 301GAF6010 301GAF6010 301GAF6010 900 GRP IDENT INSTRUCTION 1 202GAF4011 202GAF4011 202GAF4011 INCLUDED IN OVERHAUL NOT SHOWN ON ILLUSTRATION 58 7 633 40 302GAF810 A Ref Drawing SB 7 633 41 Ref No W 10 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 40 41 42 44 45 53 54 55 56 82 405 900 Order by Part Number and Description Reference Numbers are for your convenience only Model GAF Mechanical Seal Description SQUARE PIPE FITTING
24. AFL RA 64AC4 301GAF602 75P40 51223 300GAF715 300GAF6008 75A33P 900883065501 900881065400 900881065408 900639080506 60DD657 75 57 306GAF 166 302GAF006 62M48 201GAF451 75P56 900883064101 307GAF4028 TO BE 303GAF006 900639910406 900669170506 900883065501 75P40 60DD658 300GAF 144 900881066201 301GAF 144 900811060801 40P31 76792 28 194 200GAF732 201GAF732 202GAF732 25BC885 62M22 22039 300GAF173 75LM14 300GAF205 75LM214 300GAF6010 202GAF4011 304GAF810 A Ref Drawing SB 7 633 Page 45 Ref No Order by Part Number and Description Reference Numbers are for your convenience only Model GAF Mechanical Seal Description ORPSFOOT LEEFTIHSIGEL o pet orto HOUSING BEARING GEAR END 6 High Temperature Clearance HOUSING BEARING DRIVE SQUARE KIT OVERHAUL 6 VERSION MS DUAL SPLASH GROUP IDENT amp INSTR aiii dete trea INCLUDED IN OVERHAUL KIT NOT SHOWN ON ILLUSTRATION 58 7 633 46 pex O WAN AN OO 31 gt O SPF Dual Splash Lube Size 6H GAFH RA Az E or G 64AC4 301GAF602 75P40 51223 300GAF715 300GAF6008 75A33P 900883065501 900881065408 900881065400
25. ER 6 408 114 38 1788 MC MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE MOMENT DUAL SPLASH LUBE Maximum Gear Dimensions Allowable Diameter Inches Moment Inches LB IN 6 408 114 38 1788 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE MOMENT ARC OF CONTACT FACTORS Belt Pull 2 5 125954 x Hp x S F AC D x RPM Arc of Contact Factor Refer to Arc of Contact Factor Chart above Blower Horsepower for Operating Conditions Actual Drive Service Factor Blower Sheave Pitch Diameter in Inches Blower Sheave Speed Large Sheave Pitch Diameter in Small Sheave Pitch Diameter Sheave Center Distance in CALCULATION OF BELT PULL Shaft Moment LB IN Belt Pull x C sheave Width 2 CALCULATION OF SHAFT MOMENT FIGURE 2 2 BELT DRIVE OVERHUNG LOAD CALCULATIONS SB 7 633 Page 15 AIR FILTERS AND FILTER SILENCERS Servicing the air filters is one of the most important maintenance operations to be performed to insure long blower life Servicing frequency of filter elements is not time predictable A differential pressure indicator with a continuous gauge reading should be installed across the inlet filter It will tell how much of the service life of the filter element has been used It will also eliminate both premature filter servicing and premature blower failure due to a plugged filter when the filter pressure drop is used to establish maintenance points In all cases refer to the filter manufacturer s service instr
26. Extreme Duty Synthetic Lubricant or AEON PD FG Food Grade Synthetic Lubricant AEON PD Synthetic Lubricant Description Part Number 1 Quart 28623 Case 12Quarts 28024 1 Gallon Container 28040 Case 6 Gallons 28641 5 Gallon 28025 55 Gallon Drum 28028 PD XD Extreme Duty Synthetic Lubricant Description Part Number 1 Quart 28G46 Case 12Quarts 28G47 1 Gallon Container 28042 Case 6 Gallons 28643 5 Gallon 28044 55 Gallon Drum 28645 AEON PD FG Food Grade Synthetic Lubricant Description Part Number 1 Quart 28H97 Case 12Quarts 28H98 1 Gallon Container 28H333 Case 6 Gallons 28H334 5 Gallon Pail 28H99 55 Gallon Drum 28H100 Drive End AEON PD Grease Description Part Number Case 10 Tubes 140z Tube 28H283 Call your local Gardner Denver Distributor to place your order for Gardner Denver lubricants Your Authorized Gardner Denver Distributor is SB 7 633 Page 3 FOREWORD Sutorbilt blowers are the result of advanced engineering and skilled manufacturing To be assured of receiving maximum service from this machine the owner must exercise care in its operation and maintenance This manual is written to give the operator and maintenance department essential information for day to day operation maintenance and adjustment Careful adherence to these instructions will result in economical operation and minimum downtime DANGER Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which will cause seve
27. ION 1 EQUIPMENT CHECK Before uncrating check the packing slip carefully to be sure all the parts have been received All accessories are listed as separate items on the packing slip and small important accessories such as relief valves can be overlooked or lost After every item on the packing slip has been checked off uncrate carefully NOTICE Register a claim with the carrier for lost or damaged equipment Customers are cautioned to provide adequate protection warning and safety equipment necessary to protect personnel against hazards involved in installation and operation of this equipment in the system or facility STORAGE Your Gardner Denver Blower was packaged at the factory with adequate protection to permit normal storage for up to six 6 months If the unit is to be stored under adverse conditions or for extended periods of time the following additional measures should be taken to prevent damage 1 Store the blower in a clean dry heated if possible area 2 Makecertain inlet and discharge air ports are tightly covered to prevent foreign material from entering the air box 3 All exposed non painted surfaces should be protected against rust and corrosion 4 Provide adequate protection to avoid accidental mechanical damage 5 high humidity or corrosive environments additional measures may be required to prevent rusting of the blower internal surfaces To prevent rusting of gears bearings etc the oil
28. Jackshaft Drive Use Direct Coupled or Gearbox Drive To calculate shaft moment for a given V Belt Drive Arrangement 1 Use the formula for Calculation of Belt Pull FIGURE 2 2 page 15 to calculate belt pull Refer to Arc of Contact Factor Chart Figure 2 2 page 15 2 Insert the calculated belt pull into the formula for Calculation of Shaft Moment FIGURE 2 2 page 15 to arrive at the calculated shaft moment PIPING Inlet and discharge connections on all blowers are large enough to handle maximum volume with minimum friction loss Reducing the pipe diameter on either inlet or discharge will only create additional line loss and increase the overall pressure differential Excessive weight of piping and fittings will cause internal misalignment and premature wear Never allow the blower to carry the weight of the pipe If possible a spool or sleeve type expansion joint should be installed between the unit and the piping Where a flexible connection is not practical the weight of the rigid connection must be separately supported All system piping must be cleaned internally before connecting to the blower Sutorbilt blowers are shipped dry from the factory Do not attempt to operate the blower before following proper lubrication instructions Permanent damage to the gears bearings and seals will occur SB 7 633 Page 14 GREASE SPLASH Maximum Gear Dimensions Allowable Diameter Inches Moment Inches LB IN DRIVE COV
29. Lubricant is recommended Refer to FIGURE 3 3 for AEON PD AEON PD FG Food Grade and AEON PD XD Extreme Duty part numbers Order AEON PD from your Gardner Denver Distributor or call Gardner Denver directly Convenient AEON PD AEON PD FG PD XD Package Sizes Part No Part No Part No 28623 28 97 28646 28624 28H98 28G47 12 quarts 1 gallon 28040 28H333 28042 28041 28H334 28043 6 gallons 5 gallon pail 28625 28H99 28G44 55 gallon drum 28028 28 100 28045 FIGURE 3 3 AEON PD SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT AEON PD is formulated especially for positive displacement blower service to provide maximum blower protection at any temperature One fill of AEON PD will last a minimum of 4 times longer than a premium mineral oil Refer to FIGURE 3 4 Ambient Temperatures Less than 10 F 10 F to 32 F 32 F to 90 F 32 to 100 Blower Discharge 100 to 225 F Temperature 225 to 300 AEON PD XD Greater than 300 F AEONPDXD AEONPDXD FIGURE 3 4 SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT CHART SB 7 633 20 PD Synthetic Lubricant should be drained after 6000 hours of operation Re fill with fresh PD oil If mineral oil is used perform the above oil change maintenance every 1500 hours Recommended service intervals are for normal blower operating conditions Severe operating conditions may warrant more frequent oil changes Laboratory analysis of lubricant should be used to help d
30. configurations with top or bottom hand right or left hand shaft positioning The units are center timed allowing rotation in either direction refer to Figure 2 1 REPOSITIONING THE MOUNTING FEET 1 Position the mounting feet to the desired location and snug the capscrew 2 Place the blower on its feet on a flat surface 3 Loosen mounting feet capscrews and level unit up The bench or blower base flatness should be within 002 of an inch NOTICE If the unit is not flat within 002 of an inch it will be necessary to shim the blower feet at installation SB 7 633 12 VERTICAL CONFIGURATION BOTTOM HAND DRIVE BH CLO CKWISE COUNTERCLOCEWISE CLOCEWISE COUNTERCLOCEWISE SHAFT ROTATION SHAFT ROTATION SHAFT ROTATION SHAFT ROTATION F E G H HORIZONTAL CONFIGURATION RIGHT HAND DRIVE RH OUT IN CLOCKWISE COUNTERCLOCEWISE CLOCKWISE COUNTERCLOCEWISE SHAFT ROTATION SHAFT ROTATION SHAFT ROTATION SHAFT ROTATION LI LL MD FIGURE 2 1 BLOWER MOUNTING CONFIGURATIONS 4 Secure the mounting feet capscrews to the torque value in Figure 7 9 page 38 NOTICE When changing mounting configuration it may be necessary to reposition breather oil fill B oil level gauge H and drain plug A Refer to Figure 3 1 page 17 for correct location DRIVE INSTALLATION When selecting a V belt drive check to be sure the shaft overhung load limitation is not exceeded Refer to FIGURE 2 2 page 15 for
31. e for purchase estimates only Legend Series Dual Splash Lube Blower Oil Capacities Approximate Sump capacity in pints or ounces Vertical Configuration Horizontal Configuration Gear Diameter Drive Drive in End Total End Total 6 6 1 8 2902 1 1PT 17 oz 2 9PT 46 oz 4 3PT 68 oz 2PT 32 oz 6 3PT 100 oz Note Quantities are for purchase estimates only FIGURE 3 2 APPROXIMATE OIL CAPACITIES GEAR END LUBRICATION For Grease Splash Lube and Dual Splash Lube Blowers At the gear end the timing gear teeth are lubricated by being partially submerged in oil The gear teeth serve as oil slingers for gear end bearings Approximate oil sump capacities are listed in Figure 3 2 58 7 633 18 Do not overfill as this will tend to cause excessive heating of the gears and may damage the unit NOTICE Machines are shipped without oil in the sump Do not operate before adding lubricant LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS Filling procedure Refer to FIGURE 3 1 page 17 Remove the breather B from the gear cover Add oil to the gear case until oil reaches the center of the oil level gauge H Secure breather B in the gear cover Add fresh oil as required to maintain proper level The oil level should be at the middle of the sight glass when the machine is not operating Refer to Figure 3 2 page 18 for approximate oil capacities SB 7 633 19 RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT AEON PD Synthetic Blower
32. en hammer and a blunt chisel and drive off the cover IMPORTANT MARK ALL PARTS WITH A CENTER PUNCH SO THEY CAN BE REASSEMBLED IN THE SAME POSITION IMPELLERS HEADPLATES AND GEARS 4 Ifthe timing gears appear undamaged the gear backlash must be checked to see if the gears can be salvaged A Mount a magnetic base dial indicator on the gear headplate see FIGURE 6 1 B Lockone impeller stationary by wedging a feeler gauge between the impeller and the headplate C The tip of the indicator should be placed at the center of the contact surface a tooth of the gear on the free shaft D Rock the impeller back and forth by hand and read the total rotational movement to the nearest 0005 inches Do this at four gear mesh positions 90 degrees apart E Permissible gear backlash is shown below GEARDIA GEAR BACKLASH CC 002 003 FIGURE 6 1 SB 7 633 27 FIGURE 6 4 FIGURE 6 3 NOTICE If backlash is above the specified limit the gears are not necessarily unusable Excessive play could be caused by worn bearings 5 If timing gears appear to be reusable match marktiming gear toothmesh by making small punch marks the ends of meshing gear teeth with a pin punch and hammer see FIGURE 6 2 page 27 The impeller tip to valley throat and the case to headplates should also be matchmarked to facilitate blower reassembly 6 Remove all cap screws from both gear locking assemblies see FIGURE 6
33. etermine the optimum oil change interval For best performance and equipment protection use AEON PD Synthetic Lubricant which has been specifically formulated for positive displacement blowers If you choose not to use AEON PD Synthetic Blower Lubricant select an oil with rust and oxidation inhibitors anti foam additives and the viscosities listed in FIGURE 3 5 Do not use an oil that contains EP additives NOTICE Flush the oil whenever a change is made from one type of oil to another Drain the current lubricant as thoroughly as possible Refill with the new lubricant Fill to normal level of the blower which is at the middle of the sight glass when the machine is not operating Run the blower for one hour Shut off the blower and drain the lubricant completely Refill the blower again with the new lubricant Blower Ambient Temperature Discharge Temperature Less than 10 F 10 F032 F 32 F to 90 F Greater than 90 F Less than 32 F ISO 100 ISO 100 0 32 F to 100 F ISO 100 ISO 100 ISO 150 0 C to 38 C 100 F to 225 F ISO 100 ISO 100 ISO 150 ISO 220 38 C to 105 C 225 F to 300 ISO 150 ISO 150 ISO 220 ISO 220 105 C to 149 C Greater than 300 F XXX 149 For ambient temperatures less than 10 but not less than 20 the use of oil sump heaters heated enclosures or synthetic lubricant is required ambient temperatures 10 F to 32 the use
34. gh Temperature Grease Splash D Lip Standard Dual Splash E Mechanical Standard Dual Splash Lip High Temperature Dual Splash G Mechanical High Temperature Dual Splash SB 7 633 Page 8 INTRODUCTION YOUR KEY TO TROUBLE FREE SERVICE Thank you for investing in Gardner Denver quality The Gardner Denver reputation for rugged dependability has been earned by over 50 years of service in demanding industrial operations where downtime cannot be tolerated and efficient blower performance is expected Your Gardner Denver Sutorbilt blower is a precision engineered blower that has been carefully manufactured and thoroughly tested at the state of the art Gardner Denver Blower Factory in Sedalia Missouri As with other precision machinery there are several relatively simple installation operation and maintenance procedures that you must observe to assure optimum blower performance There is no guesswork in the manufacture of your highly advanced Sutorbilt blower and there must be none in preparing the blower to get the job done in the field The purpose of this manual is to help you properly install operate and maintain your Sutorbilt blower It is essential that you review all sections of this manual in preparation for installing your blower Follow the instructions for installing your blower Follow the instructions carefully and you will be rewarded with trouble free Gardner Denver Sutorbilt service year in and year out SB 7 633 Page 9 SECT
35. he impeller case Located near each dowel pin on the headplate is a threaded hole Insert a 5 16 18 UNC capscrew into each of the threaded holes Tighten the screws evenly until the headplate separates from the impeller case Remove the two gear end bearings 14 from the gear headplate 18 as done in step 12 Remove the oil seals 15 from gear headplate 18 as done in step 13 SB 7 633 30 7 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE Numbers in parentheses refer to key numbers in assembly drawings on pages 39 and 43 for lip seal units and pages 41 and 45 for mechanical seal units 1 Make sure all metallic parts are clean and free of any nicks or burrs 2 Lubricate the outside diameter of the lip seal 15 with a light oil or grease Install seals in both the drive headplate 24 and gear headplate 18 Use the seal driver Figure 5 2 The seal lip should always face towards the bearing or lubricant New seals should be installed each time the headplate is removed NOTICE Make sure seals are fully seated Use extreme care when installing MECHANICAL SEALS ONLY A Lightly coat the headplate bores with assembly lubricant B Referto Figure 7 1 Install mechanical seal A into the headplate bore C using a press and the correct driver shown on page 26 Drive the seal securely on to its seat Use extreme care when installing seals in the headplate bores Do not attempt to install the mechanical seals without
36. hould be placed as close as possible to the blower inlet or discharge In some instances pressure may be relieved at a lower point than the blower maximum in order to protect the motor or the equipment served by the blower Discharge temperature switches are recommended to protect against excessive inlet restriction or inlet temperatures Check valves in the discharge line on pressure blowers and in the inlet line on vacuum blowers are recommended to protect the blower from motoring backwards when shut down under load LIMITATIONS For information regarding limitations refer to FIGURE 4 1and FIGURE 4 2 below MAXIMUM OPERATING LIMITATIONS PRESSURE VAC TEMPERATURE DISCHARGE PSI RISE F TEMPERATURE F DO NOT EXCEED THESE LIMITS NOTICE Blower speed line losses elevation and increased inlet temperatures will affect the maximum operating limitations FIGURE 4 1 MAXIMUM OPERATING LIMITATIONS The minimum RPMs for the blowers are based on lubrication only The blowers may only be operated down to the minimum RPMs when the temperature rise and discharge temperature are below the maximum limitations as shown in Figure 4 1 SIZE COMFIGURATION MINIMUM RPM 6LR 6MR 6HR VERTICAL 6LR 6MR 6HR HORIZONTAL FIGURE 4 2 MINIMUM OPERATING LIMITATIONS SB 7 632 Page 22 BLOWER STARTUP CHECKLIST This startup procedure should be followed during the initial installation and after any shutdown periods or after the blower ha
37. ic in those respects PROBLEM Knocking Excessive blower temperature Impeller end or tip drag Lack of volume Excessive bearing or gear wear Loss of oil POSSIBLE CAUSES Unit out of time Distortion due to improper mounting or pipe strains Excessive pressure differential Worn gears Worn bearings Too much oil in gear case Too low operating speed Dirty air Filter Clogged filter or muffler Excessive pressure differential Worn impeller clearances Internal contact Insufficient assembled clearances Case or frame distortion Excessive operating pressure Excessive operating temperature Slipping belts Worn clearances Dirty air filter Improper lubrication Headplate gear case or drive cover vents plugged Worn Seal SB 7 632 24 50LVII0M Re time impellers 2 Check mounting alignment and relieve pipe strains Reduce to manufacturer s recommended pressure Examine relief valve re set if necessary Replace timing gears Replace bearings Reduce oil level Increase blower speed Clean or replace air filter Remove cause of obstruction Reduce pressure differential across the blower Replace impeller Correct clearances Correct clearances Check mounting and pipe strain cause Remove cause Tighten belts Re establish proper clearances Clean or replace air filter Correct lubrication level Replace dirty oi
38. ive rotor feeler gauges and idler rotor must be tight against each other While holding the drive rotor tight against the feeler gages rotate in the direction that the rotor turns the gear on the drive rotor until a tooth on it contacts a tooth on the gear on the idler rotor Hand tighten the 9 capscrews in the drive gear locking assembly Align and adjust the connection Use a torque wrench to tighten the screws to 75 in Ibs in a diametrically opposite sequence Ensure that none of the screws will turn when 75 in lbs is applied to them a second time Tighten the screws further to 150 in Ibs a diametrically opposite sequence Ensure that none of the screws will turn when 150 in 16 is applied to them a second time Check gear backlash four places at 90 degree intervals as described in the disassembly procedure Item 4 page 27 SB 7 633 36 These impeller to impeller and impeller to case clearances are extremely critical Even though the blower may turn freely by hand when cold under operating conditions the parts expand and the rotors are subject to slight defection If the clearances are not sufficient the impellers may contact each other or the housing with destructive results If the clearances are too great the blower may not develop the pressure or airflow that is required to perform its function 15 Impeller tip to case clearance should be checked at this time by inserting the correct thickness feeler
39. l Clean vents Replace seals SECTION 5 SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED x OTA 4 PLACES DIAS f PECS 5 __ 7 IX 13 00 1500 050 0500 NOTE 1 REMOVE SHARP EDGES 2 MATL MED CARBON STEEL SECTION FIGURE 5 1 PULLER PLATE 1 00 430 LLLA 99 E 02 xU KNURL 2 MILL FLAT amp STAMP WELD 06 x 45 13 x 45 TYP Gel PECS FIGURE 5 2 SEAL DRIVE SB 7 633 Page 25 NOTE 1 REMOVE SHARP EDGES 2 4140 3 48 52 UNTSZE B C D FE 2748 3 150 0 515 1 890 2450 0 125 1400 8 3250 3 938 0407 2000 2800 0450 1813 FIGURE 5 3 MECHANICAL SEAL INSTALLATION TOOL NOTE 1 REMOVE SHARP EDGES 2 4140 3 HEAT TREAT TO RC 52 56 _ 125 FIGURE 5 4 BEARING PRESS TOOL MECHANICAL SEAL UNITS 58 7 633 26 6 DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE Numbers in parentheses refer to key numbers in assembly drawings on pages 39 and 43 1 Drain oil from gear case by removing drain plug 2 2 Remove the socket head bolts 5 from the gear cover 3 3 Remove the gear cover from the gear headplate NOTICE The cover and gear headplate gasket tends to bond tightly to both surfaces After socket head bolt removal it is sometimes necessary to take a ball pe
40. nsert a paper shim in the amount equal to the insufficient clearance Retighten case bolts and again check the total end clearance Refer to FIGURE 7 4 for correct clearance B Excessive end clearances normally will require new impeller assemblies but in some circumstances the impeller case can be removed and reduced in width by machining off the amount of excess clearance SB 7 633 33 C Install 8 bearing retaining screws and washers into the gear bearing retainer plates Tighten screws evenly A 1 wu p A Ful af al af Py py 1 fea 1 Figure 7 5 Figure 7 6 of us sa gt 26 pe Figure 7 7 SB 7 633 Page 34 12 SETTING IMPELLER END CLEARANCE GREASE VERSION Refer to FIGURE 7 1 page 31 The gear end bearings are held in position by the force created by the wavy spring J on the drive end and the bearing retainer K on the gear end This is referred to as the fixed end The interference fit between the shaft H and the bearing inner race E keeps the shaft from moving axially End clearance adjustment is by movement of the bearing retainer K Tightening the bearing retainer screws M moves the bearing to load the wavy spring J and the impeller is forced toward the drive end Relaxing the screws allows the wavy spring to return the impeller toward the gear
41. nths Tom whichever occurs first a5 B 35 ric 3 ing of all pi 3 E oat a i Any dsassembi or partial disassembly of the blower or failure to retum unopened blow er epe will cause for denial of warranty OTHER COMPONENTS All other components are warranted for 12 months from date of initial use 18 months from date of shipment to first purchaser whichever comes first The Company reserves the right to withdraw the Warranty where evidence indicates application outside the stated performance area or where is evidence of abuse LABOR TRANSPORT ATION AND INSPECTION The Company will provide labor Company representative or authorized service personnel for repair or replacement of any product or part thereof which in the Company s judgment is proved not to be as warranted Labor shall be limited the amount specified in the Company s labor rate schedule Labor costs in excess of the Company rate schedules caused by but not limited to location or inaccessibility of equipment or labor provided by unauthorized 5 ervice personnel is not provided by this warranty All casts of transportation of product labor or parts claimed not to be as warranted and of repaired or eplacement parts to or from such service facilities shall be borne by the Purchaser The Company may require the return f any part claimed not to be as warranted to one of its faciklies
42. of oil sump heaters heated enclosures or synthetic lubricant is recommended The lubricant viscosity must be 70 SUS minimum at the lubricant operating temperature The pour point of the lubricant should be at least 5 to 10 F below the minimum expected ambient temperature For continuous operation where the lubricant temperature exceeds 200 synthetic lubricant is recommended FIGURE 3 5 LUBRICATION RECOMMENDATION SB 7 632 Page 21 SECTION 4 OPERATION Future operating problems can be avoided if proper precautions are observed when the equipment is first put into service Before starting under power the blower should be turned over by hand to make certain there is no binding or internal contact Each size blower has limits on pressure differential running speed and discharge temperature which must not be exceeded These limits are shown in Maximum Operating Limitations FIGURE 4 1 below Operating beyond the specified operating limitations will result in damage to the unit It is important that the pressures and temperatures are measured directly at the ports of the blower to avoid error that may be caused by intervening pipe runs fittings etc Relief valves must be used to protect against excessive pressure or vacuum conditions These valves should be tested at initial startup to be sure they are adjusted to relieve at or below the maximum pressure differential rating of the blower NOTICE Relief valves s
43. olution at a time keeping the advance of the shafts as uniform as possible see Figure 6 4 After the headplate has been removed detach the puller plate Remove the two drive end bearings 35 for dual splash lube or 14 and 35 for grease from the drive headplate 24 using a ball peen hammer and punch see Figure 6 5 page 28 Exercise care not to damage the headplate bearing bores when removing bearings 13 The oil seals can now be driven out of the drive headplate with hammer and punch see Figure 6 5 page 28 Discard the seals as they will not be reused Replace oil seals each time the headplate is removed For Mechanical Seal Version Remove mechanical seal from the drive headplate NOTICE Seals and bearings should be replaced during overhaul as a matter of service policy ARE 4 FIGURE 6 6 58 7 633 29 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Remove bearing retainer plate by removing 8 screws Attach puller plate to the gear headplate using the tapped holes on the bearing housing Install a gear puller to one of the shafts and attach puller arms to the plate see Figure 6 6 Remove mounting foot 17 from the gear headplate by removing 4 capscrews 16 Push the impeller shaft through the gear headplate and remove the impeller assembly 23 see Figure 6 6 Remove the other impeller assembly following the same procedure Remove the cap screws 21 securing the gear headplate to t
44. prayed with a rust preventive to protect the machine during the shipping and installation period This film should be removed upon initial startup Start the unit and operate 15 minutes at no load During this time check for hot spots and other indications of interference Apply the load and observe the operation of the unit for one hour Check frequently during the first day of operation If malfunctions occur do not continue to operate Problems such as knocking rotors can cause serious damage if the unit is operated without correction 58 7 632 23 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not operate blower with open inlet or outlet port Do not exceed specified vacuum or pressure limitations Do not operate above or below recommended blower speed range Blower is not to be used where non sparking equipment is specified Do not operate without belt guard or coupling shield pr ow wo Do not exceed sheave or coupling manufacturer s rim speed limit 6 The blower and blower discharge piping may be extremely hot and cause skin burns on contact TROUBLE SHOOTING No matter how well the equipment is designed and manufactured there may be times when servicing will be required due to normal wear the need for adjustment or various external causes Whenever equipment needs attention the operator or repairman should be able to locate the cause and correct the trouble quickly The Trouble Shooting Chart below is provided to assist the mechan
45. re personal injury death substantial property damage if the warning is ignored Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which can cause severe personal injury death or substantial property damage if the warning is ignored Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the warning is ignored NOTICE Notice is used to notify people of installation operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard related SB 7 633 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety is everybody s business and is based on your use of good common sense All situations or circumstances cannot always be predicted and covered by established rules Therefore use your past experience watch out for safety hazards and be cautious Some general safety precautions are given below DANGER Failure to observe these notices could result injury to or death of personnel Keep fingers and clothing away from revolving fan drive coupling etc Do not use the air discharge from this unit for breathing not suitable for human consumption Do not loosen or remove the oil filler plug drain plugs covers or break any connections etc in the blower air or oil system until the unit is shut down and the air pressure has been relieved Electrical shock can and may be fatal Blower unit must be grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code
46. rews 16 and level the unit up The bench or blower base flatness should be within 002 of an inch Re tighten cap screws 16 to the specification in FIGURE 7 9 NOTICE If the unit is not flat within 002 of an inch it will be necessary to shim the blower feet at installation GEARDAMETER _______ FASTENERS 6 10 FLAT SCREW 86 NOTE DENOTES ITEMS IN EXPLODED VIEW DRAWINGS ON PAGES 39 41 43 AND 45 4 M _____ ____ SOCKET 5 17 18 SOCKET HD CAPSCREW 30 17 18 17 4 17 FIGURE 7 9 TORQUE FT LBS SB 7 633 38 8 PARTS LIST 301GAF810 A Ref Drawing SB 7 633 39 Order Part Number and Description Reference Numbers for your convenience only Model GAF Lip Seal Grease Splash Lube Ref Size 6H Size 6M Size 6L No Description Req RA GAFM RA GAFL RA 2 PLUG eee 6 64AC4 64AC4 64AC4 3 GEAR CASE earn 1 301GAF602 301GAF602 301GAF602 5 10 75 40 75 40 75 40 6 BREATHER 1 51223 51223 51223 T 1 300GAF715 300GAF715 300GAF715 9 GEAR KIT 1 300GAF6008 300GAF6008 300GAF6008 10 T 8 75A33P 75A33P 75A33P 12 BEARING RETAINER 2 900883065501 900883065501 900883065501 13 eee ee 1
47. s been worked on or moved to new location It is suggested that the steps be followed in sequence and checked off V in the boxes provided i juu 1 2 10 11 Check the unit and all piping for foreign material and clean if required Check the flatness of the feet and the alignment of the drive Feet that are bolted down in a bind can cause housing distortion and internal rubbing Misaligned V drives can cause the rotors to rub against the headplates and cause a reduction in the volumetric efficiency of the unit Misaligned couplings can ruin bearings If the blower is V belt driven check the belt tension and alignment Over tensioned belts create heavy bearing shaft loads which lead to premature failure Be sure adequate drive guards are in place to protect the operator from severe personal injury and incidental contact Check the unit for proper lubrication Proper oil level cannot be over emphasized Too little oil will ruin bearings and gears Too much oil will cause overheating and can ruin gears and cause other damage Insure that grease lubricated bearings are properly lubricated With motor electrical power locked out and disconnected turn the drive shaft by hand to be certain the impellers do not bind Jog the unit with the motor a few times to check that rotation is in the proper direction and to be certain it turns freely and smoothly The internal surfaces of all Sutorbilt units are mist s
48. s every 500 hours of operation Lubricate each bearing through the grease fittings located at C in FIGURE 3 1 2 places When re greasing the old grease will be forced out of the vents E in FIGURE 3 1 To prevent damage to seals these vents must be open at all times Do not over grease bearings as this could cause premature bearing failure 58 7 633 17 DRIVE END LUBRICATION For Dual Splash Lube Blowers At the drive end the bearings are lubricated by the slinger which must be on the lowest rotor when in a vertical configuration Approximate oil sump capacities are listed in Figure 3 2 NOTICE Machines are shipped without oil in the sump Do not operate before adding lubricant Lubrication Instructions Filling procedure Refer to Figure 3 1 page 17 Remove the breather B from the drive cover Add oil to the drive sump until oil reaches the center of the oil level gauge H Secure breather B in the drive cover Add fresh oil as required to maintain proper level The oil level should be at the middle of the sight glass when the machine is not operating Refer to Figure 3 2 for approximate oil capacities Legend R Series Grease Splash Lube Blower Oil Capacities Approximate Sump capacity in pints or ounces Vertical Configuration Horizontal Configuration Gear Diameter Drive Drive in End Total End Total 6 6 2962 1 8CI 2902 4 68 02 4 68 Note Quantities ar
49. shaft manually Continue this procedure until the unit is visibly clean Rotating components will cause severe injury in case of personal contact Keep hands and loose clothing away from blower inlet and discharge ports SB 7 633 11 2 INSTALLATION LOCATION Install the blower in a well lit clean dry place with plenty of room for inspection and maintenance FOUNDATIONS For permanent installation we recommend concrete foundations be provided and the equipment should be grouted to the concrete It is necessary that a suitable base be used such as a steel combination base under blower and motor or a separate sole plate under each Before grouting equipment must be leveled free of all strains and anchored so no movement will occur during setting of grout After grout has completely hardened a recheck is necessary to compensate for shrinkage etc If required add shims under blower feet after final tightening of foundation anchor bolts to remove strain from the blower housing Where jack screws or wedges are used during grouting they must be backed off and wedges removed before final tightening of anchor bolts Refer to grouting instructions Where a concrete foundation is not feasible care must be taken to insure that equipment is firmly anchored to adequate structural members restricting movement and vibration MOUNTING CONFIGURATIONS The blower flex mount design enables horizontal and vertical mounting
50. te slingers approximately 90 degree apart apply Loctite 246 on the socket cap screw and tighten Recommended torque is 3 3 5 FT LBS See FIGURE 7 6 page 34 14 INSTALLING THE TIMING GEARS If reusing the timing gears the gears should be returned to their original positions A B Obtain 2 gear locking assemblies Clean the inside and outside diameters of both locking assemblies Clean the inside diameter of 2 gears Clean the outside diameter of the both rotor shafts Lightly oil the surfaces that have been cleaned Note DO NOT USE MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE MOLYKOTOE OR ANY OTHER SIMILAR LUBRICANTS Slide a locking assembly into a gear Slide spacer on the idler shaft Install the gear and locking ring assembly onto the idler rotor shaft Push the locking assembly firmly until flush with the end of the idler rotor shaft and hand tighten the 9 cap screws Align and adjust the connections C Use a torque wrench to tighten the screws to 75 in lbs in a diametrically opposite sequence Ensure that none of the screws will turn when 75 in lbs is applied to them a second time Tighten the screws further to 150 in Ibs in a diametrically opposite sequence Ensure that none of the screws will turn when 150 in Ibs is applied to them a second time Slide the second locking assembly into a gear Slide spacer on the drive rotor shaft Install the gear and locking ring assembly onto the drive rotor shaft Note the circular mark on
51. the case to obtain the proper total end clearance The shim should be placed between the drive headplate and impeller case 6 Assemble drive headplate 24 to impeller case as in step 3 with the gear headplate If shims were required place shims between drive headplate and impeller case 7 FOR GREASE VERSION Insert bearing seal spacers 34 41 into the drive shaft headplate bore and spacer 33 into the remaining bores see exploded view on page 39 7 FORDUAL SPLASH VERSION Insert bearing seal spacers into the drive headplate bore and spacer 33 into the gear headplate bores see exploded view on page 43 MECHANICAL SEALS ONLY a Referto Figure 7 1 page 31 Lightly coat the impeller shaft H and the inside diameter of the mating ring B with assembly lubricant b Install the mating ring B on the shaft only far enough to get the bearing E started on the shaft Do not drive the mating ring down to the mechanical seal as this can damage the seal c Lightly lubricate the bearing inner race E with a light oil or grease d Using press install the bearing on the shaft with the bearing driver shown on page 26 SB 7 633 32 INTERNAL CLEARANCES FOR STANDARD UNITS ONLY TOTAL END CLEARANCE 0 009 0 014 IMPELLER TO GEAR HEADPLATE 0 004 0 006 IMPELLER TIMING A A C C 0010 0013 TO CASE CLEARANCE 8 8 0 004 min FIGURE 7 4 The bearing driver will posi
52. the use of a press Blows from a hammer or mallet can damage the fragile seal surface Too much force can crush the seal casing Make certain the seal is properly seated and undamaged before proceeding DRIVE END DRIVE END GREASE LUBE DUAL SPLASH LUBE GEAR END FIGURE 7 1 SB 7 633 31 FIGURE 7 3 FIGURE 7 2 3 Assemble gear headplate 18 and mounting foot 17 to the impeller case with cap screws 21 and where the mounting foot is secured to the headplate use capscrews 16 The two positioning dowel pins 19 will ensure proper alignment of the headplate and impeller case Also secure lifting lugs using capscrews 21 see exploded assembly drawing on page 39 Refer to Figure 7 9 page 38 for torque specifications Seals are delicate use extreme care when installing impeller shafts in the headplate bores A piece of light shim stock wrapped around the shaft keyway will prevent cutting the seal lip 4 Apply a light oil or grease on the shaft seal areas and the bearing areas Insert impellers into the gear headplate using the same headplate bores as used in the original assembly 5 Position blower so that impellers are vertical with the drive end on top It will be necessary to use blocks in order for the unit to set level Measure the total end clearance using a depth micrometer see Figure 7 2 NOTICE If total clearance is not within the limits specified in Figure 7 4 page 33 it may be necessary to shim
53. tion the mating ring B to the correct depth with respect to the mechanical seal A f Apply a light oil to the drive headplate bearing bore bearing inside diameter and shaft seat Install the drive end bearings 14and 35 for grease or 35 for dual splash lube as far as possible without force Attach the puller plate shown on page 25 to the drive headplate using the tapped holes used on the drive headplate see FIGURE 7 3 page 32 Tighten the bolts so that the advance of the bearings stay as uniform as possible Bearings should be pressed until flush with the drive headplate Lubricate the gear end bearing fits with a light oil as described previously Install gear end bearings 14 as far as possible without force Use the plate used to install the drive end bearings to press the bearings on the shafts as described in Step 8 Press bearings into the gear headplate until completely seated in the bearing bore NOTICE Bearings will not be flush with gear headplate bores when completely seated 10 Impellers should now be checked for free axial movement by hitting the ends of the impeller shafts with the 11 palm of your hand Push the impellers against the gear headplate and recheck the total end clearance between the drive headplate and the impellers see FIGURE 7 4 If total end clearance is insufficient loosen impeller case to headplate bolts on either headplate and move the headplate away from the case far enough to i
54. uctions Due to the many types of filters it is not practical to give specific instructions covering all models NOTICE No matter what type of filter is used always make sure all seats gaskets clamps and hose connections on the filter and inlet line are absolutely air tight Each time the filter is serviced inspect interior of the blower for dirt SB 7 633 16 3 LUBRICATION OIL DRAIN PLUG BREATHER OIL FILL GREASE FITTING GREASE VENTS OIL LEVEL GAUGE gt FIGURE 3 1 LUBRICATION DRIVE END LUBRICATION For Grease Splash Lube Blowers Drive end bearings are grease lubricated at the factory with Lithium Complex based grease For relubrication use Gardner Denver AEON PD Grease Part Number 28H283 AEON PD Grease is a high temperature high performance grease that is formulated with antiwear additives to provide superior service under the severe operating conditions of positive displacement blowers It contains rust inhibitors which provide excellent protection against rust and corrosion If you choose not to use AEON PD Grease select compatible base grease The grease should be NLGI Grade 2 EP contain rust inhibitors and be suitable for blower discharge temperatures up to 350 177 C Completely clean or purge the factory filled grease from the blower Do not mix different types of grease as they may not be compatible Substitutions may cause early bearing failure Re grease bearing

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