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412 HPT Manual FinalFileJan2018
412 HPT Manual FinalFileJan2018
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Do these things to get the most from your Howden Roots Blower
• Check shipment for damage. If found, file claim with • Make sure both driving and driven equipment is
carrier and notify Howden. correctly lubricated before start-up. See LUBRICATION.
• Unpack shipment carefully, and check contents against • In event of trouble during installation or operation,
Packing List. Notify Howden if a shortage appears. do not attempt repairs of Howden Roots furnished
equipment. Notify Howden Roots, giving all nameplate
• Store in a clean, dry location until ready for installation.
information plus an outline of operating conditions and
Lift by methods discussed under INSTALLATION to
a description of the trouble. Unauthorized attempts at
avoid straining or distorting the equipment. Keep covers
equipment repair may void Howden Roots warranty.
on all openings. Protect against weather and corrosion
if outdoor storage is necessary. • Units out of warranty may be repaired or adjusted by
the owner. Good inspection and maintenance practices
• Read OPERATING LIMITATIONS and INSTALLATION
should reduce the need for repairs.
sections in this manual and plan the complete
installation. NOTE: Information in this manual is correct as of the date
of publication. Howden reserves the right to make design or
• Provide for adequate safeguards against accidents
material changes without notice, and without obligation to make
to persons working on or near the equipment
similar changes on equipment of prior manufacture.
during both installation and operation. See SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS. For your nearest Howden Office, dial our Customer Care
Hotline toll free in the US: 1-800-55-Roots
• Install all equipment correctly. Foundation design
(1-800-557-6687) or 1-765-827-9200.
must be adequate and piping carefully done. Use
recommended accessories for operating protection.
Howden Roots products are sold subject to the current General Terms of Sale, ES104 and Warranty
Policy WP-5020. Copies are available upon request.
412 2000 335 168 22 (continuous) 1517 (continuous) 18 (continuous) 609 (continuous)
HPT 2000 335 168 25 (intermitten) 1725 (intermitten) 19 (intermitten) 643 (intermittent)
NOTE: Limited to minimum 1600 RPM operation at 22 PSI continuous pressure, or 18'' Hg continuous vacuum
at sea level conditions.
Low capacity 4 Speed too low See item 1, if belt drive, check for slippage and re-adjust tension.
5 Excessive pressure rise Check inlet vacuum and discharge pressure and compare with
published performance.
6 Obstruction in piping See item 3.
7 Excessive slip Check inside of casing for worn or eroded surfaces causing
excessive clearances.
Excessive power 8 Speed too high Check speed and compare with published performance.
9 Excessive pressure rise See item 5
10 Impeller rubbing Inspect outside of cylinder for high temperature areas, then check for impeller
contact at these points. Correct blower mounting, drive alignment.
11 Scale, sludge, rust or Clean blower appropriately
product build up
Damage to bearings 12 Inadequate Check oil sump levels in gear and drive end headplates
or gears 13 lubrication Check oil levels. If correct, drain and refill with clean oil of
14 Excessive recommended grade.
lubrication See item 5.
15
Excessive Check carefully. Re-align if questionable.
16 pressure rise
Re-adjust for correct tension.
Coupling
misalignment
Excessive belt
tension
Driver stops, or will not 25 Impeller stuck Check for excessive hot spot on headplate or cylinder.
start See item 10. Look for defective shaft bearing and/or gear teeth.
26 Scale, sludge, rust or Clean blower appropriately
product build-up
Howden Roots
Howden Roots
900 W. Mount St.
Connersville
Indiana
USA
47331
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