Howden Roots 2500 Series WHISPAIR MAX, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

ISRB

 2005 GEA 20260

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Contents 

Information Summary .............................................2 
Safety Precautions ..................................................3 
Operating Limitations ..............................................3 
Operation.................................................................4 
Installation........................................................... 5-8 
Lubrication .......................................................... 8-9 
Inspection & Maintenance.....................................10 

Troubleshooting ....................................................11 
2500 WHISPAIR Max Section ...............................12 
DVJ Section ...........................................................13 
Internal Abradable Coating ....................................14 
Parts List ................................................................16 
Drawings............................................................17-18 

 
Do these things to get the most from your Roots Blower



Check shipment for damage. If found, fi le claim 

with carrier and notify Howden Roots. 



Unpack shipment carefully, and check contents 

against Packing List. Notify Howden Roots if a 

shortage appears. 



Store in a clean, dry location until ready for 

installation. Lift by methods discussed under 

INSTALLATION to avoid straining or distorting 

the equipment. Keep covers on all openings. 

Protect against weather and corrosion if outdoor 

storage is necessary. 



Read OPERATING LIMITATIONS and 

INSTALLATION sections in this manual and plan 

the complete installation. 



Provide for adequate safeguards against 

accidents to persons working on or near the 

equipment during both installation and operation. 

See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. 



Install all equipment correctly. Foundation design 

must be adequate and piping carefully done. Use 

recommended accessories for operating 

protection. 



Make sure both driving and driven equipment is 

correctly lubricated before start-up. See 

LUBRICATION. 



In event of trouble during installation or 

operation, do not attempt repairs of Howden 

Roots furnished equipment. Notify Howden 

Roots, giving all nameplate information plus an 

outline of operating conditions and a description 

of the trouble. Unauthorized attempts at 

equipment repair may void Howden Roots 

warranty. 



Units out of warranty may be repaired or adjusted 

by the owner. Good inspection and maintenance 

practices should reduce the need for repairs. 

NOTE: Information in this manual is correct as of the 

date of publication. Howden Roots reserves the right 

to make design or material changes without notice, 

and without obligation to make similar changes on 

equipment of prior manufacture. 

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