Nuvair Champion LP
NUVAIR rev.010512
Champion LP Operation Manual
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11.0 Operation
Once you have read through this manual, the compressor manuals, the diesel manual, the CO
analyzer manual, made the necessary set-up connections, and you understand how the system
functions; follow the steps below to operate the system:
1.
Always check fluid levels before starting compressor and engine.
2.
Open Diver tank on/off valve and Volume Tank valves for Air
3.
Start diesel as per instructions or electric motor
4.
Turn off diver Air Valves
5.
Warm for a few minutes (Diesel engine)
6.
Adjust throttle to run position (Diesel engine)
OSHA Regulations require an emergency backup source of breathing gas for the diver in case of an
emergency or compressor malfunction.
11.1 Shutdown:
Before shutting down any compressor, make sure all divers are no longer using the compressor this
includes in water divers and decompressing divers.
Electric & Diesel: The Engine can be shut off by turning the power key off.
Diesel Engine Power Switch and Tach
Electric Motor Power Switch and Tach.
