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Contents
Information Summary ������������������������������������������������2
Warranty and Limitation of Liability �����������������������������2
Safety Precautions �����������������������������������������������������3
Installation ������������������������������������������������������������� 3-5
Lubrication ����������������������������������������������������������������7
Operation �������������������������������������������������������������� 7-8
Vibration Assessment Criteria ������������������������������������8
Troubleshooting �������������������������������������������������������11
• 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 LIMITATIONS and INSTALLATION sections
in this manual and complete the 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�
• Read starting checkpoints under OPERATION�
Run equipment briefly to check for installation
errors and make corrections� Follow with a trial
run under normal operating conditions�
• In event of trouble during installation or operation,
do not attempt repairs of Roots equipment� Notify
nearest Howden Sales Office giving all nameplate
information plus an outline of operating conditions
and a description of the trouble�
• Unauthorized attempts at equipment repair
may void Manufacturer’s warranty� Units out of
warranty may be repaired or adjusted by the
owner� It is recommended that such work be
limited to the operations described this manual,
using Factory Parts� Good inspection and
maintenance practices should reduce the need for
repairs�
Do These Things To Get The Most From Your ROOTS
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Roots products are sold subject to the current General Terms of Sale, ES104 and Warranty Policy
WP-5020.
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