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INSTALLATION
Do not operate unit if damaged during shipping, handling or use. Operating unit if damaged
may result in injury.
1. Permanently installed compressors must be located in a clean, well ventilated dry room so
compressor receives adequate supply of fresh, clean, cool and dry air. It is recommended that a
compressor, used for painting, be located in a separate room from that area wherein body sanding
and painting is done. Abrasive particles or paint, found to have clogged the air intake filters and
intake valves, shall automatically void warranty.
2.
Compressors should never be located so close to a wall or other obstruction that flow of air
through the fan blade flywheel, which cools the compressor, is impeded. Permanently mounted
units should have flywheel at least 12" from wall.
3.
Place stationary compressors on firm level ground or flooring. Permanent installations require
bolting to floor or truck bed. Bolt holes in tank or base feet are provided. Before bolting or lagging
down, shim compressor level. Avoid putting a stress on a tank foot by pulling it down to floor. This
will only result in abnormal vibration, and possible cracking of air receiver. It is recommended that
unit be set on optional vibro-isolator pads. Tanks bolted directly to a floor without isolators will not
be warranted against cracking. Champion vibro-isolators or approved equivalent must be
installed for extended warranty to apply to ASME receivers.
4.
If installing base mounted unit, make certain the pressure limiting controls are properly installed
and operational. The unloading system requires a control air pressure line from the air receiver to
be connected to the pilot valve fitting on the pump.
5.
Diesel engine driven units installed indoors must have proper engine exhausting out of building.
6.
Battery and Wiring Recommendations:
A. The battery should have a minimum capacity of 24 AH and at least 350 CCA rating
B. The wire size must be a minimum of #4 AWG. If the positive cable is longer than 5 feet
or the negative cable is longer than 7.5 feet the wire size should be increased so that the
maximum voltage drop from the battery to the unit connection does not exceed 0.5 volts
while cranking. The battery location should be selected to keep the connecting leads as
short as possible.
C. Care should be taken when routing battery leads to insure that the leads are properly
supported and insulated.
D. The positive lead should be color coded RED and all connections should be enclosed by
non-conducting covers
E. The negative lead should be connected directly to the engine using one of the four 3/8
”
diameter mounting foot studs.
F. Electrical connections should be regularly inspected to insure that they are clean and
tight.