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INSTALLATION
WARNING
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. 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 concrete 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 a bare pump, or base mounted unit, make certain the pressure limiting controls are
properly installed and operational. A pressure switch must be provided by customer for start/stop
operation. If a pilot valve is used the compressor must be equipped with head unloaders.
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.
DANGER
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.
WARNING
Always use an air pressure regulating device at the point of use. Failure to do so can result in injury or
equipment damage.
CAUTION
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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.
