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General Operation and Symbols on Data Plate - The following information is contained on the data plate:
WARNING
Keep body & clothing away from machine.
During operation, keep body and clothing away from inlet and outlet of the
booster.
WARNING
Do not operate without guards in place.
CAUTION
Hearing protection is required while the booster is in operation. Noise
levels may reach as high as
81 dBA.
CAUTION
Do not touch hot surfaces.
The upper limit of the booster operation is
375° F (190° C).
Do not touch
the booster while it is in operation and assure booster is cool when not in
operation.
MODEL NUMBER: This identies the specic model of the booster.
SERIAL NUMBER: Each booster has a unique serial number. This number is to be used with any
service issues and with any contact with the manufacturer.
YEAR: This states the year that the booster was manufactured.
RPM: This states the maximum RPM that the booster can be operated.
3. LIFTING
WARNING
The booster must be handled using an appropriate device such as a fork
truck or appropriate lifting device. See Table 1 for approximate weights.
Care should be taken to assure booster does not over-turn during handling
and installation.
4. DESCRIPTION
NOTE
Refer to specic data sheets for ow capacities and vacuum capacities.
NOTE
Refer to diagrams in this manual for proper rotation and orientation in inlet
and discharge.
Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems model 3200, 4000, 5500 and 7000 Series C-Flange mechanical vacuum
boosters are positive displacement type units, whose pumping capacity is determined by size, operating
speed, and differential pressure conditions. Vacuum boosters employ rotors rotating in opposite directions
within a housing closed at the ends by end plates.
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