TDI T
URBO
S
TART
™
FROM
TECH DEVELOPMENT
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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual provides instructions for the
installation and operation of the TDI
T
URBO
S
TART
Model 56 series air starters. If there are
questions not answered by this manual, please
contact your TDI distributor or dealer for
assistance.
The 56 series models are turbine driven air
starters with a sprag-type over-running clutch.
They are best suited for use with industrial gas
turbine engines. Model 56A and 56K are
designed for installation on engines which use an
AND 20002 Type XII-S engine accessory drive
pad. Model 56B has a mounting flange per MS
3332-2(AS) with a Type G grooved pilot and a
splined output shaft per MS 3335(AS). The 56G
has a mounting flange and output spline shaft
that mates with the accessory drive assembly
starter mounting pad on General Electric LM1600
& LM2500 engines. Model 56S is designed for
use on the Solar Saturn starter mount pad.
The 56 Series air starters are suited to operate
within a wide range of inlet pressures and
ambient temperatures. These starters are
designed for operation with either compressed air
or natural gas; materials used are compatible
with "sour" natural gas and marine environments.
Small amounts of foreign matter or liquid in the
air stream will normally not adversely affect 56
Series air starters. As with all other TDI air starter
models, no lubrication is required in the supply
air.
The 56 Series air starters are normally supplied
for use within a dedicated start monitoring
system. Some models may be equipped with the
TDI Automatic Trip Valve (ATV) to shut off air to
the starter when a predetermined cranking speed
is reached. This prevents excessive cranking
speeds, which could damage the starter.
NOTE
Throughout this manual, the term "air" is used to
denote the starter drive medium. Unless
otherwise stated, "air" means either compressed
air or natural gas.
Please review the rest of this manual before
installing your TDI
T
URBO
S
TART
56 Series
starter.
1.1
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, & NOTES
Throughout this manual, certain types of
information will be highlighted for your attention:
WARNING
- used where injury to personnel or
damage to the equipment is likely.
CAUTION
- used where there is the possibility
of damage to the equipment.
NOTE
- used to point out special interest
information.
2.0 ORIENTATION OF THE
STARTER
If the factory orientation of the starter's turbine
housing assembly does not fit your engine
installation, this component can be re-oriented.
Determine the required orientation of the turbine
housing assembly and gearbox housing
assembly. The turbine housing assembly can
be rotated to six different positions relative to
the gearbox housing assembly.
CAUTION
The gearbox housing assembly must always be
installed so the oil drain is at the bottom (6
o'clock) position. This assures that the oil level
check plug is also in the correct position.
Remove the oil drain plug to assure that all oil is
drained from the gearbox housing.
Remove the six turbine
housing assembly to
gearbox housing assembly socket head cap
screws.
Rotate the turbine housing assembly to the
desired position and reinstall the six cap
screws. Torque the six screws to
14 Lb.-Ft
(19.2 Nm).
Summary of Contents for 56A
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