TDI T
URBO
T
WIN
™
FROM
TECH DEVELOPMENT
Publication T30-729, Rev. 2
Page
Issued April 15, 2006
1
1.0
GENERAL NFORMATION
This manual provides instructions for the
installation and operation of the TDI
Turbotwin™ Models T30-Y and T30-U air
starters. If there are questions not
answered by this manual, please contact
your TDI Turbotwin™ distributor or dealer
for assistance.
The T30-Y and T30-U models are turbine
driven air starters with a pre-engage starter
drive. They are best suited for diesel
engines up to 20 Liters (1220 CID) or
gasoline engines up to 28 Liters (1709 CID).
Model T30-Y is designed for installation on
engines that use an SAE 1, 2, or 3 mounting
pad. Model T30-U is a basic configuration
with options to allow SAE 1, 2, or 3, or
special flange mounts.
The T30 Series starters are suited to
operate within a wide range of inlet air
pressures and ambient temperatures. The
engine size and parasitic loading will
determine the exact minimum pressure that
will ensure reliable starting.
The T30 Series starters are designed for
operation with compressed air or natural
gas. Moderate amounts of foreign matter or
liquid in the air stream will normally not
adversely affect T30 Series starters. As with
all other TDI Turbotwin™ models, no
lubrication is required in the supply air.
You need to review the rest of this manual
before installing your TDI Turbotwin™ T30
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 possible.
CAUTION
- used where there is the
possibility of damage to the
equipment.
NOTE
- used to point out special
interest information.
1.2 INSTALLATION and SERVICE
The TDI Turbotwin™ T30 series starters
provide distinct advantages of size and
efficiency compared to electric motor, vane-
type, or other turbine-type air starters. It is
important to properly install the starter to
receive full benefit of these advantages.
Repair technicians or service organizations
without turbine starter experience should not
attempt to repair this machine until they
receive factory approved training from TDI,
or its representatives. Proper operation and
repair of your TDI Turbotwin™ T30 Series
starter will assure continued reliable and
superior performance for many years.
WARNING
The TDI Turbotwin™ T30 Series starter
must be installed and operated in
accordance with the instructions given in this
manual. Failure to properly install the
starter, or failure to operate it according to
these instructions may result in damage to
the starter or the engine, or cause personal
injury.
NOTE
THIS STARTER IS TO BE SERVICED ONLY BY
AUTHORIZED TDI TURBOTWIN™ DISTRIBUTORS,
DEALERS, AND REPAIR STATIONS. DO NOT
OPERATE THIS STARTER UNLESS IT IS PROPERLY
ATTACHED TO AN ENGINE.
2.0 ORIENTATION OF THE
STARTER
If the factory orientation of the starter’s
pinion housing assembly, gearbox housing
assembly, exhaust port (turbine assembly),
or inlet housing assembly does not fit your
engine installation, these components can
be re-oriented.
2.1 MODEL T30-Y ORIENTATION
A. Determine the required orientation of the
flange assembly, gearbox assembly, and
any optional exhaust port.
