CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER RESTART PROCEDURE

Restarting Your Blower After A Flood

For centrifugal blowers that may For Oil Lubricated For Grease Lubricated
have been exposed to flood waters
Centrifugal Blowers Centrifugal Blowers
it is extremely important that you
inspect the bearing lubricant and
1. Drain the oil and look for 1. Remove the grease caps and
bearings, drain the machine of
signs of moisture. If moisture look for moisture or signs
any liquid, and to ensure that the
is present, remove the oil of corrosion. Any sight of
impellers are not locked up before
reservoir cap and inspect for corrosion the bearing should
you restart your equipment.
corrosion on any parts internal be replaced. Purge the bearing
to the oil reservoir. If there with new AEON centrifugal
To ensure a safe restart, and
is any sign of corrosion the blower grease.
maintain the reliability and
bearing should be replaced,
longevity of your HOFFMAN &
and the reservoir thoroughly 2. Remove the drain plugs in each
LAMSON equipment, the following
cleaned. Install new AEON section. Drain any standing
procedure is recommended prior to
centrifugal blower oil. water in the blower sections.
start up after an emergency stop.

2. Remove the drain plugs in each 3. Rotate the shaft by hand to

section. Drain any standing
water in the blower sections.
3. Rotate the shaft by hand to
ensure the shaft spins freely.
ensure the shaft spins freely.
Once you have completed these
steps, please refer to your owner’s
manual for startup instructions for
your specific model.

To request a copy of a product

manual, and for assistance with
inspections, troubleshooting, and
restarting your centrifugal blower
please contact us. We have field
service technicians available and
at-the-ready to assist you.

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