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Ingersoll Rand TS799BBEF Turbine Air Starter Installation and Maintenance Manual (Series TS700B)
This Ingersoll Rand manual covers installation and maintenance of the TS799BBEF–LE and TS799BBEF–LM turbine-powered starters of the Series TS700B, built for long-crank, heavy-duty starting on air or gas. It is meant for installers and service technicians. It explains the model code, pinion data and operating limits, installation and orientation, and gives drawings, a parts list, lubrication, disassembly and assembly steps with torque values, test procedures, troubleshooting and a start-based maintenance schedule.
Document at a Glance
- Publisher
- Ingersoll Rand
- Document type
- Installation & maintenance manual
- Form / number
- No. 04659025, Edition 1, November 1999
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 21
- File
- PDF, 696 KB
- Covers
- gas turbine
What's in This Document
| Section | Pages | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Information | 1-3 | Warnings about pressure ratings, gas operation, testing rebuilt starters, hoses and protective equipment. |
| Operating Guidelines | 4 | Rules for cranking time, cool-down rests, clean supply air or gas, oil checks and piping the vents for natural gas. |
| Specifications: Model Code Explanation and Pinion Data | 5 | Decodes the TS799BBEF model number and lists maximum supply pressure and pinion data for both models. |
| Placing the Starter in Service: Installation | 6 | Piping, strainers, sealing, gas exhaust venting, regulator setup, mounting torque, barring over and re-orientation. |
| Interface, Cross Section, Lube and Torque, Dimensional and Assembly Drawings | 7-11 | Drawings of the starter interface, internal layout, lubrication and torque points, dimensions and assembly. |
| Parts List | 12 | Item-numbered parts for the drive housing, output shaft, gearing, motor and the LE and LM exhaust and flange kits. |
| Lubrication and Disassembly | 13-14 | Oil and grease points and the teardown of the exhaust cover, motor, drive housing, clutch and gear package. |
| Assembly | 14-15 | Rebuild steps for the output shaft, drive housing, gear case, exhaust cover and exhaust adapter, with torques and oil fills. |
| Test and Inspection Procedure | 15 | Hand-turn, orientation, run and submerged leak checks after assembly. |
| Troubleshooting Guide | 16 | Symptoms such as no rotation, power loss, oil or gas leaks, low speed and overheating, with causes and fixes. |
| Series TS700B Maintenance Schedule | 17 | Oil changes, torque checks, strainer checks and wear-part replacement by number of starts. |
Key Specifications and Data
| Item | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum supply pressure | 150 psi (1035 kPa) | 5 |
| Pinion | 24 teeth, 20/30 diametral pitch, 1.2 pitch diameter, 30 degree pressure angle | 5 |
| Model suffix | L = left rotation; E = elbow exhaust; M = V clamp exhaust | 5 |
| Cranking limit | 60 seconds, then let the starter cool 2 1/2 minutes before another attempt | 4 |
| Motor housing oil fill | 350 ml (10.3 oz) jet turbine oil through the side plug | 15 |
| Exhaust elbow plug oil fill | 15 ml (0.50 oz) jet turbine oil | 15 |
| Oil check and change | Check oil level annually; change every 500 starts | 4 |
| Clutch replacement | After 1500 starts | 14 |
| Inlet strainer | 300 mesh, 50 micron filtration, required in each inlet line | 6 |
| Mounting cap screw torque | 40-45 ft-lb (54-61 Nm) | 6 |
| Drive housing socket head cap screw torque | 47.5 ft-lb (64.5 Nm) in 20 ft-lb steps (p14); 28 ft-lb (38 Nm) given for re-orientation (p6) | 14 |
| Exhaust cover / adapter cap screw torque | 55 ft-lb (74.5 Nm) in 20 ft-lb (27 Nm) steps | 15 |
| Clutch shaft socket head cap screw torque | 58 ft-lb (79 Nm) with thread locker on first three threads | 15 |
| Plug torques | Magnetic and gear housing plugs 12.5 ft-lb (17 Nm); exhaust and housing plugs 15 ft-lb (20 Nm) | 14 |
| Bench test pressures | Run 90 psi (6.2 bar / 620 kPa) via 3/8 in line; leak test 20 psi (1.38 bar / 138 kPa) for 30 s | 15 |
| Barring over the engine | 1/4 in hex socket in rotor shaft end, behind 1/4 in NPT plug (28B) | 6 |
TS799BBEF models, maximum supply pressure and pinion data
| Model | Max supply pressure (psi/kPa) | No. of teeth | Diametral pitch | Pitch diameter | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS799BBEF–LE | 150/1035 | 24 | 20/30 | 1.2 | 30 |
| TS799BBEF–LM | 150/1035 | 24 | 20/30 | 1.2 | 30 |
Series TS700B maintenance schedule by number of starts
| Starts | Component | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Every 500 | Jet turbine oil | Change |
| Every 500 | All external cap screws | Check torque |
| Every 500 | Strainer | Check element |
| 1500, 3000 | Clutch TS799–359 | Change |
| 1500, 3000 | Rear bearing TS799–399 | Change |
| 1500, 3000 | Front bearing TS799–278 | Change |
| 1500, 3000 | Seal TS700–54 | Change |
| 1500, 3000 | O-rings Y327–163 and Y330–257 | Change |
| 1500, 3000 | Bearing TA–22 | Change |
Models Covered
Model codes as printed in the document. Linked codes go to the matching Ingersoll Rand starter in our catalog.
TS799BBEF–LE TS799BBEF–LM
Service Kits and Part Numbers
| Part number | Description | Page |
|---|---|---|
| TS799–SK1 | Seal kit | 12 |
| TS799L–A53B | Motor assembly | 12 |
| TS799–A300F | Drive housing assembly | 12 |
| TS799–300F | Drive housing | 12 |
| 10581783 | Drive housing seal | 12 |
| TS799–A18E | Output shaft assembly | 12 |
| TS799–18E | Drive shaft | 12 |
| TS799–278 | Front bearing | 12 |
| TS799–399 | Rear bearing | 12 |
| TS799–359 | Clutch sprag | 12 |
| TS799–37 | Gear housing | 12 |
| TS799–A108B | Gear assembly | 12 |
| TS799–8 | Clutch shaft | 12 |
| TS700–A108B | Frame assembly | 12 |
| TS700–108B | Gear frame | 12 |
| TS700–10B | Planet gear (3) | 12 |
| TA–22 | Bearing (2) | 12 |
| 04559217 | Motor housing | 12 |
| Y327–163 | O-ring (2) | 12 |
| Y330–257 | O-ring | 12 |
| TS700–54 | Seal (maintenance schedule item) | 17 |
| ST700–350 | Exhaust cover for TS799BBEF–LE (90 degree) | 12 |
| TS799–350 | Exhaust cover for TS799BBEF–LM (V clamp straight) | 12 |
| ST700–K166 | Inlet flange kit for TS799BBEF–LE | 12 |
| TS799–K166 | Inlet flange kit for TS799BBEF–LM | 12 |
| ST700–351 | Exhaust adapter | 12 |
| ST900–267–24 | Strainer for 1 1/2 in lines | 6 |
| ST900–267–32 | Strainer for 2 in lines | 6 |
| ST900–267–64 | Strainer for 4 in lines | 6 |
Confirm part numbers against the serial and model plate of your starter. For any part not listed in our catalog, send us the number.
Installing and mounting the starter (Overview)
- Make all pipe joints leak-proof and keep piping clean and free of scale, weld slag and stress on the starter.
- Fit a strainer in each inlet line and seal threads with SMB–441 sealant.
- For gas service, pipe the main exhaust, relief valve, control valve and drive housing vent to a safe location.
- Add a regulator ahead of the relay valve if supply pressure exceeds the nameplate, with a relief valve 15 psi above it when needed.
- Coat the driving spline with automatic transmission fluid and torque the mounting cap screws to 40-45 ft-lb (54-61 Nm).
An outline only. Follow the full procedure, torque values and safety warnings in the document (from page 6).
Final oil fill and test (Overview)
- With the exhaust elbow plug (28B) up, add 15 ml of jet turbine oil and refit the plug at 15 ft-lb (20 Nm).
- Install the bottom housing plug and inlet boss plug at 15 ft-lb (20 Nm).
- Lay the starter side plug up, add 350 ml of jet turbine oil and fit the side plug at 15 ft-lb (20 Nm).
- Hand-turn the splined shaft both ways and confirm orientation marks.
- Run the starter on 90 psi through a 3/8 in line, then leak-test submerged at 20 psi for 30 seconds.
An outline only. Follow the full procedure, torque values and safety warnings in the document (from page 15).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the TS799BBEF-LE and TS799BBEF-LM?
The last letter is the exhaust type: E is an elbow (90 degree exhaust cover ST700–350) and M is a V clamp straight exhaust cover (TS799–350). Each also has its own inlet flange kit.
How long can a TS799BBEF starter crank?
If the engine has not started in 60 seconds, stop and let the starter cool for 2 1/2 minutes before trying again.
How much oil does the TS799BBEF take?
350 ml of jet turbine oil goes in through the motor housing side plug, plus 15 ml at the exhaust elbow plug.
What is the maximum air pressure for the TS799BBEF?
Both the LE and LM models are rated for a maximum supply pressure of 150 psi (1035 kPa); never exceed the nameplate rating.
When should the TS799BBEF clutch be replaced?
The manual says to replace the clutch (TS799–359) after 1500 starts, together with the bearings, seal and O-rings in the schedule.
Need the parts or the starter in this document? Send the model number from your starter's plate and we will confirm the right Ingersoll Rand part or replacement.
Source: Ingersoll Rand, No. 04659025, Edition 1, November 1999. Summary and tables prepared by AirStartersDirect.com, an authorized Ingersoll Rand air starter distributor; the PDF is the authoritative version. Page numbers refer to the PDF file. Reviewed October 2026.
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