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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
bladed 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. 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 optional vibro-isolator pads be installed on unit.
Tanks bolted directly to a concrete floor without padding will not be warranted against cracking. Champion
vibro-isolators must be used for extended warranty to apply to ASME air receivers.
4.
If installing a bare pump or a base mounted unit, make certain the system has adequate pressure limiting
controls. Controls could be a pressure switch for start/stop operation or a pilot valve for continuous
operation. If a pilot valve is used, the compressor must be equipped with head unloaders. Control air must
be piped from the air receiver to the pilot valve.
5.
A properly sized air check valve must be installed in the discharge piping, between the compressor outlet
and the inlet of any receiver tank(s) in the system.
Do not install isolating valves between compressor outlet and air receiver. This will cause excessive
pressure if valve is closed, and cause injury and equipment damage.
Always use an air pressure regulating device at the point of use. Failure to do so can result in injury or
equipment damage.
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Do not install in an area where ambient temperature is below 32 degrees F or above 100 degrees F.
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Do not install unit in an area where air is dirty and/or chemical laden.
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Unit is not to be installed outdoors.
