INSTALLATION MANUAL

FOR
ROTARY TWIN LOBE (ROOTS) BLOWERS /
COMPRESSORS

AIRVAC INDUSTRIES & PROJECTS

CORPORATE OFFICE: H-2/111, SECTOR-16, ROHINI,
DELHI-110 085
PHONE: +91-11-32958731, 27298061
FAX: +91-11-27298061
E-MAIL: airvac@sify.com, technika_anil@rediffmail.com
Webpage: www.airavc.co.in
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WORKS: 39/7, GALI NO. 6, MAIN BAWANA ROAD, OPPOSITE
BAJAJ SERVICE CENTRE, SAMAIPUR, DELHI – 110 042.
 INDEX

01. Machine Specifications & Operating Instruction…..……………………..…………………………..3

02. About Rotary Twin Lobe (Roots) Blowers / Compressors……………………………………………4

03. Installation of Machine ……………………………………………………………………………….5

04. Details to be furnished while ordering for Spare Parts………………………………………………..6

05. Trouble Shooting……………………………………………………………………………………..7

Annexure: General Arrangement Drawing of Machine showings different Accessories & Cross-sectional

Drawing showing its different parts.

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 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
&
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations on purchase of Airvac Rotary Twin Lobe (Roots) Blower / Compressor from Airvac
Industries & Projects, Delhi. Please examine the machine for its completeness in all respect and tally the
packing list. If you want to install the machine later date, please be sure that all the opening are covered
and machine is stored in a clean and dry place. If you keep the machine out doors, please be sure to
protect it from weather and Corrosion.
Machine Specifications:

Application :  Pressure  Vacuum

Medium :  Air  Gas (Name…………………)
Sr. No. :
Manufacturing Year :
Capacity :
Pressure / Vacuum :
Machine RPM :
Machine BHP :
Motor (HP / RPM) :
Water Pressure* :
Water Temperature* :
Required Water Quantity* :
* Applicable to Water cooled Machines only.

Operating Instructions:

1. Please fill C-140 of Indian Oil or equivalent grade gear oil up to the mark in oil sump provided for the
lubrication of Gears and AP-3 / Lithium based grease or equivalent grade grease in grease nipples
before starting the machine. Also, please change Oil / Grease after 150 Hrs. running of Machine.
2. Please check and clean any foreign material present on suction of machine and ensure the free rotation
before starting it.
3. Please check the belt tension and alignment before starting machine to prevent excessive wear and tear.
4. Check Amperage consumption by Motor on no load condition.
5. The load should be applied gradually at least after running the machine for 15 minutes on no load
condition.

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ABOUT ROTARY TWIN LOBE BLOWERS / COMPRESSORS
Rotary Twin Lobe Blowers / Compressors are used for delivering 100% oil free high volume of Air / gas
at pressure up to 1 Kg/cm2. Simple and trouble free operation is the main advantage of this machine and it
can handle Air, non-aggressive and aggressive gases. The material of construction should be properly
selected considering the aggressiveness of media. Rotary Twin Blowers / Compressors are 100% oil free
and hence they do not contaminate the media passing through it.

Principle of Operation:

Rotary Twin Lobe Blowers / Compressors follow the well established principle of the roots-type machine.
Operation is both simple and effective. Two 8-shaped Rotors / Impellers, mounted on parallel shafts and
contained within casing rotate in opposite directions. The Shape of the impellers is such that a small
accurately gauged clearance is maintained at all times between the impellers and casing. As they rotate,
air is drawn in to the space between the impellers and the casing, where it is trapped as the tip of the
impellers passes the edge of the inlet opening.

Continuing its rotation, the opposite tip of the impeller passes the edge of the outlet opening and the
trapped air is pushed through the outlet into the air line. This action is repeated twice for each revolution
of the impeller, or four times for each revolution of the drive shaft, for each size of compressor a
calculated amount of air moves at any given speed and pressure. This makes it simple to select the speed
at which the blower / compressor should operate to supply the required volume of air.

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 INSTALLATION OF MACHINE & PIPE WORK

Place the compressor on a concrete or equally substantial level foundation with the feet supported evenly
on steel packing. These should be shimmed level to prevent distortion of the casing when tightening
down. The foundation bolts should be grouted in and allowed to set before the compressor is tightened
down. If the compressor is mounted on a base frame together with the motor, ensure that the compressor
casing is not distorted when the foundation bolts are tightened. It the compressor is directly coupled to the
Electric Motor, the flexible coupling must be of a type which permits axial float and must be accurately
aligned with coupling. Care must be taken to ensure that Machine is connected to your system having
opening of same size as the outlet size of Machine to avoid the excessive back pressure on machine while
operating.

Note: If the pulley or coupling is not of the taper bush type, it must be pressed onto the shaft to avoid
damage to the bearing. Under no circumstances should a hammer be used to fit a coupling or pulley. The
pulley should be fitted as close a as possible to the drive shaft bearing cover

The Assembly of all the accessories should be done as per general Arrangement as shown in Annexure.

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 DETAILS TO BE FURNISHED WHILE ORDERING FOR
SPARE PARTS
Please refer cross-sectional drawing. It will be very helpful to us if the following information is furnished
in your order / enquiry:

1. Machine Model & its serial number

2. Motor, HP & RPM
3. Part No. & Description of the components & quantity required. For this, please refer our cross-
sectional drawing & part list.

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 TROUBLE SHOOTING
Causes Checks to be performed

No Air Flow:

1) Speed too low Check by Tachometer & Compare with Speed Shown on Name Plate.
2) Wrong Rotation Compare Actual Rotation with Arrow on Blower (If Wrong).
3) Obstruction in Piping Check Piping, Valves, Silencer to assure an Open Flow path.
Damaged Bearings
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Low Capacity:

4) Speed too low See item No. 1 above, if belt driven, check slippage and readjust tension.
5) Excessive Pressure Check inlet vacuum and discharge pressure compare with specified
operating conditions.
6) Obstruction in Piping See item No. 3 above.
7) Excessive Slip Check inside of casing for work or eroded surface causing excessive
clearances.
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Excessive Power:

8) Speed too high Check Speed & Compare with data on name plate.
9) Pressure too high See item 5.
10) Impellers Rubbing Check outside of cylinder & Side plates for high temperature areas, then
check for impeller contact at these points, correct blower mounting
drive alignment.
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Over Heating of Bearings & Gears:

11) Inadequate Lubrication Restore correct oil level in gear sump & grease at drive end bearings.
12) Excessive Lubrication Check gear oil level, if not correct up to the mark, drain & refill with clean
oil of recommended grade.
13) Excessive Pressure rise See item 5.
14) V-belt / Coupling Check carefully, re-align, if required.
15) Excessive belt tension Re-adjust for correct tension.
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Vibration:

16) Mis-alignment See item No. 14.

17) Impeller Rubbing See item No. 10.
18) Worn Bearings or Gears Check Gear backlash & condition of bearing if lateral rotor play exceeds
10 mils, replace gear and bearings.
19) Unbalanced Rubbing Remove build up to restore clearance and impeller.
Impeller
20) Driver on Blower loose Tighten mounting bolts securely.
21) Piping Resonances Determine whether standing wave pressure pulsation are in piping refer our
office.
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ANNEXURE - 1

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ANNEXURE – 2

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ANNEXURE – 3

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