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Tuthill Qx 3200 Series User Manual

Tuthill Qx 3200 Series
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4840 West Kearney Street, P. O. Box 2877
Springfield, Missouri USA 65801-2877
Tel 417 865-8715 800 825-6937 Fax 417 865-2950
http://vacuum.tuthill.com
Models 3200 4600 6000
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
REPAIR
MANUAL
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE
BEFORE READING MANUAL
6/2009
Rotary Positive Displacement Air Blowers
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Tuthill Qx 3200 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTuthill
ModelQx 3200 Series
CategoryBlower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Instructions and Notices

Safety Instructions

General guidelines for safe operation and maintenance of the equipment.

Notice

Information regarding safety instruction tags attached to the unit.

Safety Precautions

Important safety measures to minimize the chances of injury during operation.

Introduction and Operating Fundamentals

Introduction

Welcome and overview of the Qx Rotary Positive Displacement Air Blower.

Operating Characteristics

Description of how the Qx blowers function and their key operational aspects.

Operating Limitations

Specifies the critical limits for temperature, speed, and pressure for blower operation.

Installation Procedures

Protective Materials

Instructions for removing protective materials from the blower.

Safety

Details hazards like hot surfaces and rotating parts.

Initial Setup and Support

Start-Up Checklist

Recommended procedures for initial installation and startup.

Foundation

Requirements for a solid, level floor and adequate frame support.

Location

Guidance on selecting an appropriate installation location for the blower.

Mounting Stress

Information on avoiding stress from mounting and piping to prevent damage.

Motor Drives and Air Intake

Blower Air Intake

Guidelines for supplying clean air to the blower and avoiding restrictions.

Direct Coupled

Explains direct drive connection for motor to blower.

V-Belts

Details V-belt drive installation, alignment, and tensioning.

Electrical, Plumbing, and Lubrication

Electrical Connections

Instructions for wiring the motor and other electrical devices.

Relief Valves

Recommendations for using relief valves to protect against pressure or vacuum.

Piping

Guidance on blower piping, including silencers and internal cleanliness.

Lubrication (Splash)

Step-by-step instructions for filling blower oil reservoirs.

Operational Guidance and Storage

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Lubrication

Addresses common questions about lubricant function and maintenance.

Operation

Steps for initial operation and checks before full load operation.

Recommended Shutdown Procedure to Minimize Risk of Freezing or Corrosion

Procedure to protect the blower from moisture, corrosion, and freezing.

Maintenance and Storage

Long Term Storage

Instructions for preparing the blower for extended periods of storage.

Preventative Maintenance

Outlines daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks.

Troubleshooting

Service and Repair

Repair and Replacement Parts

Guidance on inspection and obtaining parts for blower service.

Service

Information on factory service and returning units for repair.

Disassembly (3200 And 4600)

Step-by-step instructions for disassembling the 3200 and 4600 models.

Assembly Procedures

Assembly (3200 And 4600)

General information and kits for assembling 3200 and 4600 models.

Gear End Assembly (3200 And 4600)

Details assembly steps for the gear end.

Drive End (Free End) Assembly (3200 And 4600)

Details assembly steps for the drive end.

Disassembly and Reassembly (6000)

Refers to factory for Qx 6000 model instructions.

Assembly Clearances

Recommended Lubricants

Warranty Information

Operating Data Recording

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