The original ROOTS blower still leads the way
™
Universal RAI
®
, URAI-DSL,
URAI-J
™
-DSL, URAI-G
™
and
Metric Series
Installation, Operation & Maintenance
Contents
Information Summary ...........................................................1
Safety Precautions ................................................................3
Operating Limitations ............................................................3
Installation ........................................................................ 4-6
Technical Supplement for URAI-G blowers ...........................7
Lubrication .................................................................8, 9, 17
Operation ...........................................................................10
Troubleshooting ..................................................................11
Inspection & Maintenance ...................................................12
Figures ......................................................................... 13-16
Tables .......................................................................... 16-17
Assembly Drawings ...................................................... 18-23
Parts List ...................................................................... 24-25
Basic Connection & Drive Shaft Information .................. 26-28
o
Check shipment for damage. If found, file claim with
carrier and notify Roots.
o
Unpack shipment carefully, and check contents against
Packing List. Notify Roots if a shortage appears.
o
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.
o
Read OPERATING LIMITATIONS and INSTALLATION
sections in this manual and plan the complete installation.
o
Provide for adequate safeguards against accidents to
persons working on or near the equipment during both
installation and operation. See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
o
Install all equipment correctly. Foundation design must be
adequate and piping carefully done. Use recommended
accessories for operating protection.
o
Make sure both driving and driven equipment
is correctly lubricated before start-up. See
LUBRICATION.
o
Read starting check points under OPERATION. Run
equipment briefly to check for installation errors and make
corrections. Follow with a trial run under normal operating
conditions.
o
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.
o
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. Roots 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 Roots Office, dial our Customer Service Hot
Line toll free; 1 877 363 ROOT(S) (7668) or direct 832-590-
2600.
Do These Things To Get The Most From Your ROOTS
™
blower
ISRB-2002 rev. 0710
