Frequently Asked Questions

Hours of Operation

Republic is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am through 5:00 pm CST. The shipping dock is open from 8:00 am through 4:30 pm CST.

Directions to Republic

Customer Service Contact

Our customer service team is available to answer your questions and place orders during business hours.
Toll Free: 1.800.847.0380 | Local: 214.631.8070
You can submit an email to info@republic-mfg.com or use our Contact Form.

Credit Card Authorization

Republic requires the following form to be completed for credit card orders.

Click on the link below to view and fill out the credit card authorization form:

Credit Card Authorization Form

Credit Application Process

Republic offers Net 30 credit to customers who are approved. To apply for Net 30 terms, please fill out and return Republic's credit application. Credit can take up to three (3) business days for approval.

Click on the link below to view and fill out a credit application:

https://onlineapp.dnbi.com/createApp/Republic+Sheet+Metal+and+Manufa?token=u3047FhD2RNjLp2ixtQiYQ%3D%3D

Online Order Confirmation

As soon as you place your order you will receive an order confirmation e-mail. This means that we have received your order in our system and pre-authorized your credit card for the purchase. As soon as we receive your order we confirm lead times with suppliers or production for availability or lead time. As soon as we have all necessary lead times, you will receive a confirmation with the expected ship date for the order.

Order Shipment

If your order is in stock and process the charges to your credit card, it will ship within w business days from the date of your order.

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Return Policy

Return of Restockable/Standard Products

No product may be returned for credit or under claim of Warranty without Republic Manufacturing's written consent, authorization number, and shipping instructions. Restockable products may only be returned within thirty (30) days from the original date of shipment and must be returned in the same condition and packaging as originally shipped. There is a 20% restock charge for all returns. The restock fee may be reduced based on the nature of the circumstances and whether a replacement order is placed for the Product. The Purchaser is responsible for all costs involved for the return of goods and is subject to the cancellation terms set forth. Credit will only be issued once the goods have been received, condition evaluated, and will only be issued to the original Purchaser.

Repair Policy

To obtain service within the warranty period, first contact your authorized Republic Blower Systems dealer or the Republic Blower Systems Service Department for an RMA number. Republic's responsibility under this warranty shall be to provide an analysis of the blower, which will determine course of action. Any product found to be defective within the warranty period will merit either:

A no charge repair of existing blower. Any freight charges will be the purchaser's responsibility.
A replacement blower*. Any freight charges will be the purchaser's responsibility.

*This option would be chargeable replacement until the original blower is received by Republic Blower Systems and warranty is approved.

Republic shall not be liable for incidental nor consequential damages resulting from the use of this product. There are no expressed nor implied warranties, which extend beyond the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose to the equipment and/or its parts and components.

Request an RMA number to return your item for repair.

Warranty Information

Republic Manufacturing warrants all finished Republic products to be free from functional defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of installation, or no longer than eighteen (18) months from shipment.
Wear parts such as drive belts, filter elements, hoses and pulleys are not covered by the 12 to 18 month warranty.
DISASSEMBLY OF BLOWER MAY VOID WARRANTY.

Damages

Please inspect the packaging of your item(s) when they arrive. If you notice any damage you should make note of it when signing for delivery. If your item(s) do arrive damages please send photos to orders@republic-mfg.com and we will begin the process of the freight claim on your behalf.

Trouble Shooting

PROBLEM	REASON	REMEDY
Pump running hot	Filters are dirty Needs more lubrication Inlet air temperature is too hot	Clean or replace filters Add oil/or grease Clean or replace filters; move inlet to cooler area
Pump is locked-up	Vanes are broken Bearing failure Motor failure	Replace vanes Relplace bearings Send motor for rewind
Increased noise	Fan is broken Bearing is close to failure Vanes are worn down below minimum height	Replace fan Replace bearings Replace vanes

PROBLEM	REASON	REMEDY
Increased Sound	Noise absorbing foam is damage Impeller rubbing inside	Replace foam Send unit to Republic Authorized Repair Facility
Excessive Vibration	Damaged impeller Motor and/or impeller are dirty	Replace impeller Clean motor and impeller periodically
Ambient and exhaust temperature increases	Motor and/or blower are dirty Filters are dirty	Clean motor and blower periodically Replace filters
Decreased inlet air pressure	Inlet air filter is clogged	Clean inlet filter or replace cartridge
Unit is very hot	Wrong wiring Low voltage Inlet air filter is clogged Motor and/or blower are dirty Operating pressure or vacuum is too high	Check wiring Supply proper voltage Clean inlet filter or replace cartridge Clean motor and blower periodically Install a relief valve and pressure or vacuum gauge
Unusual sound	Impeller is damaged or dirty Bearing failure	Clean or replace impeller Send unit to Republic Authorized Repair Facility
Motor overload	Low voltage	Check power source, wire size, and wire connections
Unit does not start	incorrect electrical connection or power source Impeller is damaged	Check wiring diagram, circuit fusing and circuit capacity Clean or replace impeller Install proper filtration

PROBLEM	REASON	REMEDY
Low flow, pressure, or vacuum	Blower is rotating backwards Dirty or contaminated filter Collapsed flex hose or piping Worn or damaged impeller Worn belt Belt tenioning spring worn out Butterfly valve is closed Piping design too small for the application Improper blower application Air leakage	Check motor wiring Clean or replace filter Replace hose or piping Replace impeller Replace belt and spring Replace belt and spring Open butterfly valve and check amperage Contact Republic or local distributor Contact Republic or local distributor Check all connections
Electrical overloading	Exceeding the design cfm of the blower motor Blower RPM too high Damaged motor bearing or winding Electrical supply problems Blower not connected to air knives or pipe	Contact Republic or local distributor Contact Republic or local distributor Replace motor bearing or winding Check electrical connections Check air knife or pipe connections
Irregular noise	Blockage in the air lines or piping Leakage in the pipes, cracked, or loose flex hose Frayed or defective belt Bolts loose on the motor mounts Blower bearings are worn Motor bearings worn or motor fan is rubbing Blower is receiving vibration from other equipment in the vicinity	Check and clean air lines or pipe Check pipes and connections and replace cracked hose Replace belt and spring Tighten bolts Replace bearing housing assembly Replace motor bearings or motor fan Consider moving blower or other equipment
Belt slipping	Worn belt Belt tension spring worn out or missing Tension pulley assembly worn Belt is contaminated due to the environment Pulley grooves worn Dirt, dust, or debris pulled inside the belt guard area Incorrect belt size Low belt tension Residue build-up on pulleys Dirty contaminated filter Bearings seized Foreign material preventing bearing housing from rotating freely	Replace belt and spring Replace belt and spring Replace tension pulley assembly Clean or replace belt Replace pulley Clean area Contact Republic or local distributor Check tension setting Clean pulley with a brass brush Clean or replace filter Replace bearing housing Clean bearing housing and impeller
Belt freying	Foreign material rubbing on belt Belt is not seated correctly on pulleys and overlapping edges Worn belt	Remove foreign material and change belt and spring Align belt correctly, change belt and spring Repalce belt and spring
Belt jumping or disintegrating	Motor pulley out of alignment Worn belt Belt tension spring worn out or missing Pulley grooves worn Belt is contaminated Tension pulley assembly orn Incorrect belt size Low belt tension Residue build-up on pulley Bearing seized Foreign material preventing bearing housing from rotating freely Frequent motor starting and stopping	Align motor pulley Replace belt and spring Replace belt and spring Replace pulley Clean or replace belt Replace tensio pulley assembly Contact Republic or local distributor Check tension setting Clean pulley with a brass brush Replace bearing housing Clean bearing housing and impeller Attach soft start - contact Republic or local distributor for quote