Tuthill T855 - Optional Mounting Adaptor Plate Installation

Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev G p/n 2023
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Installation
T855 & T855RS OPTIONAL
MOUNTING ADAPTOR PLATE
The Adaptor Plate allows easy conversion from
other manufacturer’s blowers that utilize L‑style
brackets and 3" NPT plumbing.
Figure 4-5 – Optional Mounting Adaptor Plate Kit
Exploded Part Diagram with T855RS
Mounting Adaptor Plate Kit: 61590
Steps for installation:
1. Place the gasket over the 4 aligning bolt holes
at the discharge (top) port.
2. Attach Adaptor Plate to the T855RS blower by
placing it on top of the blower and gasket.
3. Secure the Adaptor Plate to the blower using
the four 5/8"‑11 x 1‑1/4" Flat Socket Head Cap
Screws and four 1/2" ‑13 x 1‑1/4" Flat Socket
Head Cap Screws.
4. Attach the blower / adaptor assembly to the
L‑Bracket using four 5/8"‑18 x 1‑1/4" Hex Head
Screws with the Split Lock Washer between
the screw head and top of the L‑Bracket.
Use removable threadlocker during installation
of the 5/8"-18 bolt in combination with the split
lock washer.
OTE: N Includes plate, mounting bolts,
and gasket.
Contact Tuthill or your authorized Tuthill
representation for more details or inquiries.
Torque Values
Bolt Size
Torque
(in.-lbs.)
1/2"‑13 80
5/8"‑11 150
5/8"‑18 170
Always ensure the diagonal straps are used on
the L-bracket (not provided by Tuthill).
Donotovertightenthedischargettingintothe
plate. Overtightening can damage the plate
and the blower.
Use only bolts / hardware included with the
adaptor plate. Using old bolts may damage
plate due to differences in thread.