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POWER BLOWERTM INFORMATION
e Tempest Power BlowerTM is a high powered, portable
fan used for Positive Pressure Ventilation and Attack (PPV/
PPA), ventilation techniques that quickly and eciently replace
hazardous interior environments with clean, cool air.
PPV and PPA were pioneered in the reghting industry where
reghters use the Tempest Power BlowerTM to ventilate smoke,
heat, and harmful gases from buildings. is creates a safer
environment for them to work in and makes it easier for them to
nd victims and extinguish the re.
PPV and PPA rely on two principles, (1) an air pattern capable of
creating an eective door seal, and (2) pressure. To accomplish
Positive Pressure Ventilation or Attack, the blower is placed on
the outside of the structure. It is positioned so that the air pattern
created by the blower completely seals the entrance opening, or
at least 2/3 of it. When this seal is achieved, the air pressure is
increased equally at all points inside the structure. When an
exhaust opening is created, all of the interior air moves in one
mass towards it. e result is fast, ecient ventilation of the entire
structure.
NOTE: e Tempest Power BlowerTM is the most ecient
tool for PPV and PPA for two reasons. First, the exclusive
Tempest Turbo 2000 tapered shroud design creates a wide,
stable, conical air pattern. Second, the airex impeller used
on all Tempest blowers is designed to create high pressure.
ese two features working together make the Tempest
Power BlowerTM a highly eective and ecient ventilation
tool.
As with any new technique, Positive Pressure Ventilation requires
training and education in order to be implemented properly
and safely. Tempest oers access to a complete line of training
materials, which cover many applications for this powerful
ventilation technique. For more information visit www.tempest.
us.com, www.positivepressuretraining.com or contact us at
800.346.2143 or response@tempest.us.com.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
PRE-OPERATION
VISUAL INSPECTION
Aer receiving and unpacking your blower, be sure to carefully
inspect it for any damage that might have occurred during shipping.
Should you nd any damage: PLEASE NOTIFY TEMPEST
TECHNOLOGY CORP. IMMEDIATELY AT 800.346.2143 OR
RESPONSE@TEMPEST.US.COM.
ENGINE OIL
Be sure to use only high quality detergent oil. Detergent oils keep
the engine cleaner and retards the formation of gum and varnish
deposits.
RECOMMENDED OILS
HONDA® engines: SF or SG SAE 10W-30 oil.
BRIGGS & STRATTON® engines: SE, SF, SG SAE 30 oil.
ENGINE CAPACITY
B&S 550 0.63 US Quarts / 0.60 Liters
B&S 950 0.63 US Quarts / 0.60 Liters
HONDA® GC160 0.61 US Quarts / 0.58 Liters
HONDA® GX120 0.59 US Quarts / 0.56 Liters
HONDA® GX160 0.61 US Quarts / 0.58 Liters
HONDA® GX200 0.63 US Quarts / 0.60 Liters
HONDA® GX270 1.20 US Quarts / 1.10 Liters
FILLING THE CRANKCASE
Place blower on a level surface and make sure that the engine is
level. Remove the oil ll plug or dipstick. POUR OIL SLOWLY
into the crankcase. Replace oil ll plug or dipstick and tighten
securely. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for
additional information regarding specic oil requirements.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERFILL THE ENGINE. EXCESS
OIL VAPOR CAN BE EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE
BREATHER WHILE RUNNING.
FUEL
Always use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with an (R+M)/2 octane
rating of 86 or higher. DO NOT USE leaded gasolines. Refer to the
engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for acceptable substitute
gasolines.
CAUTION: PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED
WHENEVER REFUELING GASOLINE ENGINES. PLEASE
FOLLOW THE LISTED GUIDELINES.
• DO NOT FILL THE FUEL TANK INDOORS.
• DO NOT FILL THE FUEL TANK WHILE THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT.
• DO NOT SMOKE DURING REFUELING.
• DO NOT FILL THE FUEL TANK COMPLETELY.
FILL THE TANK TO THE DESIGNATED LEVEL.
OVERFILLING WILL CLOG THE CHARCOAL
FILTER LOCATED IN THE FUEL CAP, INHIBITING
THE FLOW OF FUEL.
• WIPE ANY SPILLAGE FROM ENGINE AND
COMPONENTS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
