B150, B250 AND B400 BLOWERS
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION MANUAL
Brandt, A Tuboscope Company
PO Box 2327, 2800 N. Frazier
Conroe, TX 77305-2327
Phone 409/ 756-4800
Fax 409/ 756-8102
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Technical Service Group
P.O, Box 2327 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for
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Brandt Blowers are designed for years of trouble-free service and dependable performance. These
instructions provide information about installation, operation, and routine maintenance. Unless
noted, the information in this bulletin applies to all models 8150, 8250, and 8400 Blower. If you
cannot find the information you need, please call the Technical Service Group at 713/350-4799.
Model Size Impoltor Dimensions, Hx W xD Weight
ctm | marmin | in | mm | in | mm | in | mm | in | mm] wo | kg
8150 | 15,000 | 425 | 36 | 914 | 59 | 1499 | 39 | 991 | 24.5 | 622 | 344 | 156
8260 | 25,000 | 707 | 48 | 1219] 67 | 1702 | 50 | 1270 | 28.5 | 724 | 495 | 220
e400 | 40,000 | 1220 | sa | 1372] 77 | 2149 | 56.3 | 1490 | 92.5 | 926 | 732 | 392
INSTALLATION:
1, PREVENT INJURIES. LOCK OUT/TAG OUT ALL ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE BLOWER.
CIRCUIT DURING INSTALLATION OR REPAIRS.
2. Choose a flat, level location for the blower. Check the blower for damage, especially the fan
shroud, fan blades, motor, starter and electrical cabling.
3. Locate the blower in the desired location and connect to an approved electrical connection.
Unless otherwise specified, your blower is shipped complete with electrical components
certified for use in Class 1, Division atmospheres. Unless otherwise specified, all connections
should be 230/460 VAC, 3-phase power.
4. Check for proper fan rotation. Your blower is designed to pull air from behind the unit, through
the fan, and out the front. When viewed from the front the fan should rotate in a clockwise
direction.
OPERATION:
1. Direct the flow of air in the desired direction.
2. Switch the fan ON.
ROUTINE Marr 7
1. Check the blower for damage, especially the fan shroud, fan blades, motor, starter and
electrical cabling.
2. Grease the motor according to manufacturer recommendations.
3. B400 ONLY: Check the drive belt for proper tension.Brandt
Portable
Blowers for
Drilling Rigs
Model 8-150 (15,000 cfm)
Brandt developed these quiet, efficient
blowers specifically for improved comfort
and satety on drilling rigs. Designed to
meet all OSHA specifications tor safety,
the blowers can be positioned ta
disperse both dangerous gases and
bothersome insects
Available in three sizes — 15,000 cfm
(Mode! 8-150), 25,000 cfm (Model 250}
and 40,000 cim (Model B-400) — the
blowers move a high volume of air with @
‘minimum amount of noise. Each blower is
powered hy an explosian-praot, 230V or
460V, three-phase AG motor, with a
‘Model B-260 (25,000 cfm)
dt
neshp motor required for the B-150, a
twwoshp motor forthe B-250, and a five-hp
motor for the 8-400. The B-150 is also
available with a 115/230V, single-phase,
60:He motor
To ensure sale operation, the blowers
feature custom-designed, non-sparking
aluminum blades which are installed
securely within concenttic, heavy-gauge,
‘rant and back safety guards. In addition,
all starters ate explosion-proot, and a
convenient lifting eye is provided on each
rugged, welded-steel frame for safe
handling and positioning
‘Mode! B-400 (40,000 cfm)Brandt.
[A Vareo Company
2800 N, Frazier Sect,
Contos, FX. 77303
Tek (636) 756-4800
Fax: (936) 523-2793
EMail: dwebb@varco.com dekile@varco.com festadag@varco.com
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‘Quotation No. CO4-10120
Nabors Dring
7.0. Box 672008
Houston, Texas 77267
Atenton: Yeh Sith
Reference: 2480892-231
Destination: — Rigt 547
Dear John
We are pleased to offer the following material for delivery 3 days upon receipt of onder.
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o 2667, | WEDGE,
(0_[LFci0di6 [SPOOL SPRING
5 13178 [COBRA SiDE PINNED WEAR STRIP SUBASSY,
5 ‘9800 WEAR STRIP SIDE METAL.
2 26cK [CROWN RUBBER
‘0 | “UM3s00105 PIN LOCK ASSEMBLY
0. ‘01-1902 |CABLE CLAMP.
0 ‘01-1903 [SHROUD
o ‘01-1904 |GLAND
[Overhead relay option
10. ° 24NV OVERLOAD RELAY FOR 400V & S75
[Overhoad relay opi
" 240R [OVERLOAD RELAY FOR 220
> [Fibra motor option:
2. ee ee
= [Pitre motor options
8, oranss.iKe [fibre mae or
Fibra motor options
M4. or-2oseaxe [Fira mor
ics a 3738__|JACK SUB ASSEMBLY.
16 o ‘9719 [BYPASS VALVE SUBASSENBLY.
17. 30 TEU |SCREEN PLUG HEX OPENINGS
18. (0 | 13800056 _ [SPRING FRONT
19. (0 | LMaB13614 [SPRING REAR
20. i "7221 |LUBRICATION Kit
“This quotation is subject to Brandt’ Standard Terms and Conditions and will be eld frm for 60 das.
All dclivries are ex-works, Contos, TX unes oherwise specified
Brandt's domestic terms ar net 30 das afer the date of Brand inv
Sinceraly,
Fernanda Exhada
emando Bstrada
Brand / Sales - Conroe, TXRECOMMENDED SPARES FOR ONE YEAR
FOR BRANDT B-400 BLOWER - 60 HZ.
1 UNIT EXT
YR___PART# DESCRIPTION PRICE PRICE
1 14674 Starter
0 4F Motor, 5 hp, 460 volt
0 16C Propeller
13H Bushing
Total Parts - One Year
note: all prices subject to change without notice
B-400 60HZ.x!s,
3/05RRECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS FOR TWO YEARS
FOR BRANDT B-400 BLOWER - 60 HZ.
2 UNIT EXT
YR PART # DESCRIPTION PRICE PRICE
1 14874 Starter
0 4F Motor, 5 hp, 460 vott
0 16c Propeller
fl ot Bushing
Total Parts - Two Years
note: all prices subject to change without notice
8-400 60HZ.xis
3/05RRECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS FOR THREE YEARS
FOR BRANDT B-400 BLOWER - 60 HZ.
3 UNIT EXT
YR PART # DESCRIPTION PRICE PRICE
ae 14674 Starter
7 _ Motor, 5 hp, 460 volt
1 16C Propeller
2 3H Bushing
Total Parts - Three Years
ik
Note: all prices subject to change without notice
B-400 60HZ.xis,
03/05RRECOMMENDED SPARES FOR ONE YEAR
FOR BRANDT B-400 BLOWER - 50 HZ.
1 UNIT EXT
YR___PART# _ DESCRIPTION PRICE PRICE
1 14674 Starter 380 v
0 1VB Motor, 5 hp, 380 volt
0 16C Propeller
1 3H Bushing
Total Parts -One Year
note: all prices subject to change without notice
B-400 SOHZ.xIs
03/05R,RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS FOR TWO YEARS
FOR BRANDT B-400 BLOWER - 50 HZ.
2 UNIT EXT
YR PART # DESCRIPTION PRICE PRICE
1 14674 Starter, 380 volt
0 1B Motor, 5 hp, 380 volt
0 16c Propeller
1 3H Bushing
Total Parts - Two Years
note: all prices subject to change without notice
8-400 50HZ.xls,
3/05RRECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS FOR THREE YEARS
FOR BRANDT B-400 BLOWER - 50 HZ.
3 UNIT EXT
YR PART# DESCRIPTION PRICE PRICE,
2 14674 Starter
1 1B Motor, 5 hp, 380 volt
1 16C Propeller
2 3H Bushing
Total Parts - Three Years
note: ali prices subject to change without notice
B-400 S0HZ.xis
3/05R