Tuthill M-D Pneumatics PD PLUS 5516

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Summary

Installation

General Installation Guidelines

Location and Air Intake

Soft Foot and Safety

Addresses soft foot conditions and critical safety warnings for installation.

Lubrication

Lubrication Overview and Filling

Piping Connections

Hazards and Blockage Warnings

Warns about hazards associated with process fluids and piping blockages.

Motor Drives

Setting V-Belt Tension

V-Belt Troubleshooting

Motor and Electrical Connections

Operation

General Operation Guidelines

Start-Up Checklist

Provides a checklist for startup procedures for various scenarios.

Operating Procedures

Details blower operating limits, temperature considerations, and safety precautions.

Stopping Procedures

Shutdown to Minimize Freezing or Corrosion

Maintenance

General Maintenance Guidelines

Regular Maintenance Schedule

Details a recommended daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedule.

Disassembly and Reassembly

Blower Disassembly

Step-by-step instructions for disassembling the blower.

Blower Assembly Overview

General overview of the blower assembly process.

End Plate Preparation for Assembly

Gear End Assembly

Detailed steps for assembling the gear end of the blower.

Free End Assembly

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the free end of the blower.

Adjusting Rotor Interlobe Clearance

Details how to measure and adjust rotor interlobe clearance.

Drive Shaft Assembly

Troubleshooting

Assembly Clearances

Torque Chart

Recommended Lubricants

Tuthill M-D Pneumatics PD PLUS 5516 Specifications

General

Series	PD PLUS
Size	5516
Model	5516
Category	Blower
Manufacturer	Tuthill
Type	Positive Displacement Blower
Construction	Cast iron
Cooling	Air-cooled
Pressure	Up to 15 PSI
Drive	Direct drive
Applications	Pneumatic conveying, wastewater treatment
Bearings	Heavy-duty ball bearings