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ISRB-2009, Rev. 02_17.

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Do these things to get the most from your Roots Blower

Roots products are sold subject to the current General Terms of Sale, ES104 and Warranty Policy WP-5020.  

Copies are available upon request. 

Contents

Information Summary ...............................................................2
Safety Precautions ....................................................................3
Operating Limitations ................................................................3
Installation ........................................................................... 4 - 5
Operation......................... .........................................................6
Lubrication........................ ........................................................6

Troubleshooting ........................................................................8
Inspection & Maintenance ........................................................9
Parts List........................................ .........................................10
Figures..................................... .........................................11-14
Outline Drawing........................... ...........................................15

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Check shipment for damage. If found, file claim with 

carrier and notify Howden.

•  Unpack shipment carefully, and check contents against 

Packing List. Notify Howden 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 Roots furnished equipment. 

Notify Roots, giving all nameplate information plus an 

outline of operating conditions and a description of the 

trouble. Unauthorized attempts at equipment repair 

may void 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 reserves the right to make design or 

material changes without notice, and without obligation to make 

similar changes on equipment of prior manufacture.

For your nearest Howden Office, dial our Customer Service 

Hot Line toll free in the U.S.; 1 877 363 7668 or  

1 832 590 2600.

Summary of Contents for Roots 412 HPT

Page 1: ...www howden com Roots 412 HPT Blower Installation Operation Maintenance Manual...

Page 2: ...ate 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 ade...

Page 3: ...r standard operating conditions Be sure to arrange connections or taps for instruments used to measure temperature pressure and vacuum at or near the inlet and discharge connections of the blower Thes...

Page 4: ...our revolutions every two weeks Prior to start up remove flange covers on both inlet discharge flanges and covers on vent opening and inspect internal clearances Also at this time inspect gear box int...

Page 5: ...ning Do not allow oil grease or solvents to contact the element Do not operate blower with damaged filter seals or element Do not operate blower without filter element WARNING All piping and accessori...

Page 6: ...rate blower above 25 PSI 1 72 bar pressure rise on gauge at immediate blower discharge Do not operate blower with defective pressure relief valve See Table 1 for maximum pressure limits when operating...

Page 7: ...ed to minimum 1600 RPM operation at 22 PSI continuous pressure or 18 Hg continuous vacuum at sea level conditions NOTE Maximum intermittent pressure occurs 3 PSI above continuous pressure limit TE OTE...

Page 8: ...3 14 15 16 Inadequate lubrication Excessive lubrication Excessive pressure rise Coupling misalignment Excessive belt tension Check oil sump levels in gear and drive end headplates Check oil levels If...

Page 9: ...aces Sudden bearing failure is usually more serious Since the shaft and impeller are no longer supported and properly located extensive general damage to the blower casing and gears is likely to occur...

Page 10: ...1 OIL PAN CVR 30 RC 204261021 2 DRV END GEAR BRG RET 31 13034017 2 SOCKET HEAD SCREW M12 1 75x35 32 RC 204609022 1 COVER DRV END 33 RC 204259021 1 SEAL HSG 34 10109533 1 0 RING VITON 2 152 35 1330903...

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Page 16: ...prove our products and services and for over 160 years our world has revolved around our customers This dedication means our air and gas handling equipment adds maximum value to your operations We hav...

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