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Tuthill Qx Series User Manual

Tuthill Qx Series
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M-D Pneumatics
®
Rotary Positive Displacement Blower
Qx
Models
3200 4600 6000
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Manual 2010 Rev B p/n 2010
Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems tuthillvacuumblower.com 800.825.6937
WARNING: Do Not Operate Before Reading Manual
Operators Manual: Tuthill Qx Rotary Positive Displacement Blower
Copyright © 2019 Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems
All rights reserved. Product information and specications subject to change.
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Tuthill Qx Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTuthill
ModelQx Series
CategoryBlower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

General Warning: Operating Without Manual

Warns about serious injury risk from operating without reading the manual.

Safety

Key Safety Instructions

Emphasizes reading the manual and using protective equipment.

Physical Hazard Warning

Warns to keep body and clothing away from machine openings.

Hearing Protection Required

Indicates the necessity of hearing protection due to noise levels.

Guard Usage Warning

Stresses operating the blower only with guards in place.

Hot Surface Caution

Warns against touching hot surfaces on the blower.

General Operational Safety

Covers keeping hands clear, securing bolts, and belt guards.

Explosive Gas Warning

Prohibits using blowers with explosive or hazardous gases.

Inlet/Outlet Opening Hazard

Warns about keeping objects and clothing away from openings.

Installation

Power Disconnection Warning

Emphasizes disconnecting power before touching rotating components.

Loose Clothing Warning

Warns about securing loose items when near rotating parts.

Noise Level Warning

Warns about potential hearing damage from high noise levels without silencing.

Operation

Shutdown for Freezing/Corrosion

Provides procedures to prevent moisture condensation, corrosion, and freezing.

Maintenance

Regular Maintenance Schedule

Advises frequent checks on lubrication and oil levels in the first month.

Safety During Maintenance

Highlights critical safety precautions for maintenance tasks.

Preventative Maintenance Program

Recommends a daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedule.

Troubleshooting Symptoms and Causes

Lists common blower symptoms, their probable causes, and remedies.

Troubleshooting: Excessive Temperature/Drag

Addresses issues like excessive blower temperature, tip drag, and vibration.

Disassembly and Reassembly Instructions

Disassembly (3200 and 4600) Steps

Details the procedure for disassembling the 3200 and 4600 series blowers.

Disassembly (6000 Series) Steps

Provides the procedure for disassembling the 6000 series blowers.

Assembly (3200 and 4600) Preparation

Advises on preparing parts and tools for assembling 3200/4600 series blowers.

Gear End Assembly (3200/4600)

Details the assembly process for the gear end of 3200/4600 series blowers.

Drive End Assembly (3200/4600)

Outlines the assembly steps for the drive end of 3200/4600 series blowers.

Assembly (6000 Series) Preparation

Guides on preparing parts and tools for assembling 6000 series blowers.

Gear End Assembly (6000 Series)

Details the assembly process for the gear end of 6000 series blowers.

Drive End Assembly (6000 Series)

Outlines the assembly steps for the drive end of 6000 series blowers.

Assembly Clearances

Recommended Lubricants

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