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FANS AND BLOWERS

TAG: EH-111-48, EH-211-72

OPERATION, INSTALLATION,

AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

RECEIPT AND INSPECTION STORAGE

Your Peerless Blowers product has been carefully Units requiring storage for any length of time prior to
constructed so, that with proper installation and installation should be stored in their original packaging
maintenance, you can expect many years of and should be protected from dust, debris and the
satisfactory and trouble-free service. elements. Ideally, products should be stored indoors
in a low humidity environment, at a temperature
Upon receipt, all products should be immediately between 30°F (-1°C) and 110°F (43°C). If being stored
inspected for order accuracy and/or shortages. outside, unit should be wrapped or covered with a
Products received, should also be checked for water resistant material. Unit should be stored on a
possible damages that may have occurred during level, clean, dry surface and should never sit directly
transit. Wheels should turn freely and not bind. on the ground. If the unit is to be stored for a
Damages found should be noted on the delivery considerable length of time, it is recommended that
receipt and a report filed with the carrier immediately. the belts and drives be removed and stored in a dry
place, to prevent deterioration.
If any issues are noted, you should contact your
Peerless Blowers Representative immediately. Any Bearings (including motor bearings) should be
damage to the product after acceptance, is not the completely filled with grease to prevent rust formation
responsibility of Peerless Blowers. in the bearing housings and corrosion of the balls,
rollers and races. To avoid possible damage to the
HANDLING / LIFTING bearing seals, it is recommended grease be applied
with a hand operated grease gun, as opposed to a
Skidded products should be handled with a forklift pneumatic gun. Grease fitting and gun should be
while on the skid. Assembled units should be lifted cleaned before lubricating to avoid forcing foreign
with slings and spreader bars, attached to eyebolts. particles into the bearings. Grease should be added
Lifting lugs (if provided) should always be used for slowly (while rotating the shaft) until a slight bead is
lifting purposes. Products should always be handled noticed around the bearing seal. Bearings should be
in a manner that protects the unit, as well as its covered with water repellant, lint free material and
finished coating. Damage to the coating may reduce sealed with tape. Avoid temperatures below -10°F
the products ability to resist corrosion. Units should (-23°C), which could cause a breakdown of the
never be lifted by the motor, drive, impeller, motor lubricant. Wheels should be blocked to prevent
base, guard or accessories, or in any other manner rotation. Periodic checks should be made to ensure
that could result in damage to the unit. the satisfactory storage conditions still remain in effect
and that the product is in good condition. The
bearings should be re-greased and the wheel rotated
monthly to prevent moisture within the bearings from
causing damage. Ideally the wheels position should
PBOIPM-V05 be left 180° from its previous month’s location.
REVISED 12/2018