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Adjusting Factory Oil Settings Continued

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NVE 4 Port Oil Pump Adjustment Rate Chart

Tested at 1100 RPM

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Summary of Contents for 304 Challenger Series

Page 1: ...er s Manual 304 Challenger Series Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps Authorized NVE Distributor Service Repair Facility 120 10293 276 ST Acheson Alberta Canada T7X 6A5 T 780 962 1827 F 780 962 1830 E sales fraserwoods ca www fraserwoods ca ...

Page 2: ...2015 No part of this manual may be reproduced without the written permission of National Vacuum Equipment Inc 304 Challenger Owner s Record Date of Purchase _________________________ Purchased from __________________________ Serial Number ____________________________ www fraserwoods ca ...

Page 3: ...304 Challenger Series 3 Clockwise Rotation Counter Clockwise Rotation IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INSTALLING PUMP 304 CHALLENGER SERIES PUMPS AERIAL VIEW www fraserwoods ca ...

Page 4: ...ng Factory Oil Settings 12 Operating Instructions 14 Normal Operation 14 Recommended Lubricant 15 Maintenance 16 Cold Weather Operation 17 Troubleshooting 18 Pump overheats 18 Pump uses too much oil 18 Pump doesn t turn 18 No vacuum 19 System Troubleshooting 19 Making a vacuum tester 20 Parts Breakdown 21 304 Parts Diagram 21 304 Challenger Series Vacuum Pumps Parts List 22 Vane Replacement 25 304...

Page 5: ... a one stop shop for manufacturers and distributors of vacuum equipment Our History National Vacuum Equipment Inc was founded in 1980 by Bruce Luoma The Company started as a retailer of vacuum pumps Soon after it started the Company secured the rights to exclusive distribution of the Battioni vacuum pumps in North America This helped the Company to evolve into its current status as a wholesale sup...

Page 6: ...shall begin the day the product is shipped from our warehouse unless we are provided with an authentic copy of the original resale invoice in which case the two 2 year period shall begin at such invoice date 3 The covered product must be used in an application for which it was intended We do not recommend our product for particular uses or applications 4 Vane breakage or damage caused by vane brea...

Page 7: ...at lengths to insure the quality and proper functionality of the products it supplies Many products we supply are purchased for resale or are impossible or impractical to test prior to the installation of the item in a vacuum system It is therefore the responsibility of the final assembler to thoroughly test the vacuum system and components supplied to the assembler by NVE prior to the delivery of...

Page 8: ...r must receive a return materials authorization RMA form from NVE before returning product All serial numbered products must retain the original NVE serial number tag to be qualified for warranty Product must be returned to NVE intact for inspection before warranty will be honored Product must be returned to NVE freight prepaid in the most economical way Credit will be issued for material found to...

Page 9: ...ght 179 lbs System Requirements Shutoffs We recommend a primary shut off secondary shut off and an oil catch muffler be installed on the system Hose Use 2 or larger hose to plumb your system We recommend you use a hose that can withstand high temperatures such as hot tar asphalt hose Pressure and Vacuum Relief Valves Properly adjusted pressure relief and vacuum relief valves should also be incorpo...

Page 10: ...d on the cap Picture 1 1 Unscrew the lock nut A 2 Turn the spring tightener B Picture 2 1 Once obtained the desired pressure screw down the lock nut A Picture 3 1 Fix the setting using the rings C Situated on the body and on the spring tightener Pressure and Vacuum Relief Valve Setting Instructions Vacuum Relief Valve Pressure Relief Valve Via delle Acacie 8 Z I D4 P O Box 64 28075 GRIGNASCO N0 IT...

Page 11: ...properly guarded Check the ratio of the drive system prior to installation to verify that the pump will be turning at the proper speed Direction of Rotation The direction of rotation required by your drive system should be determined prior to ordering the pump Factory Settings The automatic lubrication pumps are set at the factory during pump testing and should require no further adjustment during...

Page 12: ...Head Screw Depending on Unit Jam Nut 4 Tighten adjustment screw CW until it seats on the cam Do not force Seated Against Flat of Cam 5 Back the screw off the desired amount of turns CCW Tip More turns out equals less oil flow Fewer turns out equals more oil flow 6 Retighten jam nut while holding adjustment screw 7 Repeat process for other adjustment screw 8 Reassemble cover onto pump assuring o ri...

Page 13: ... Adjusting Factory Oil Settings Continued Turns From Bottom Ounces Per Hour 7 5 6 7 25 7 7 8 6 75 9 6 5 10 6 11 5 5 12 5 13 4 75 14 4 5 15 4 25 16 NVE 4 Port Oil Pump Adjustment Rate Chart Tested at 1100 RPM www fraserwoods ca ...

Page 14: ...clatter inconsistent contact with the housing causing wear Suction Valve To operate the suction valve move the handle in the appropriate direction for either vacuum or pressure center is neutral Vacuum Levels Do not operate your pump for extended periods of time at vacuum levels which cause the pump to exceed 375 degrees Fahrenheit exhaust gas temperature Guards Make certain all guards are in plac...

Page 15: ...r the Challenger series vacuum pumps Challenger Vacuum Pump Oil is sold by the case 6 gallons per case Although we recommend using a turbine oil for optimum use you may use any type of oil you prefer as long as you monitor your operating temperatures and keep your pump within the proper operating range must not exceed 375 degrees Using a non turbine oil outside of the recommended range may cause p...

Page 16: ...ch the suction valve to neutral and run the pump for 2 minutes 5 Speed the pump up to normal RPM switch the suction valve to vacuum 6 Remove the hose and close the valve 7 Properly dispose of used oil and flushing fluid Checking Vane Wear We recommend checking vane wear at least once every 12 months A new vane is flush with the outside diameter of the rotor Remove the plug from the vane check port...

Page 17: ...into the pump at the end of the day Maintenance Continued If equipped with a filter check filter regularly Clean filter with compressed air or a cleaning solution The filter is made of stainless steel please keep that in mind when choosing your cleaning solution Before reinserting the filter into the housing lube the inside end of the filter that will fit over the lip in the bottom of the housing ...

Page 18: ...PM too fast Prolonged operation at excessive vacuum or pressure levels Pump is dirty Inlet filter is clogged if equipped Problem Pump uses too much oil Causes Oil pump set too rich Leaving pump under vacuum between jobs Problem Pump doesn t turn Causes Broken vane or bearing Pump is frozen Problem in the drive train www fraserwoods ca ...

Page 19: ...notice a decrease in pump performance start troubleshooting at the pump Remove the suction and discharge hoses at the pump Start the pump and run it in vacuum mode at its recommended RPM Check the vacuum level at the pump inlet The 304 Challenger in new condition will develop 27 Hg If the pump checks out okay check the vacuum level at the secondary then the primary shutoff Keep working your way ba...

Page 20: ... 1 4 NPT thread in the pipe cap 3 Assemble the flange nipple pipe cap and vacuum gage 4 Remove a flange from the four way valve on your pump 5 Start the pump and confirm the location you have chosen to test from is at vacuum 6 Using the existing O ring fasten the testing flange to your pump 7 Start your pump and read the vacuum level on the gauge www fraserwoods ca ...

Page 21: ..._4 20 UNC X 0 75 4 300 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW 3 8 16 UNC x 0 75 HHCS 3 8 16 UNC x 0 75 1 301 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW 3 8 16 UNC X 1 25 HHCS 3_8 16 UNC X 1 25 12 302 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW 5 16 18 UNC x 1 HHCS 5_16 18 UNC x 1 4 303 LOCK WASHER 1 4 LW 1_4 4 304 LOCK WASHER 3 8 LW 3_8 13 305 LOCK WASHER 5 16 LW 5_16 4 306 SEE NOTE 6 SHCS 1 4 20 UNC X 0 50 SHCS 1 4 20 UNC X 0 50 1 307 SEE NOTE 1 SHCS 1_4 20 UNC X ...

Page 22: ...20 004 MANIFOLD 304 MACHINED 25 4 122 000 002 VANE 304 26 1 123 000 003 OIL PUMP 4 PORT BIDIRECTIONAL 27 8 123 013 001 WASHER 3 8 SEALING NBR 28 4 123 408 014 BANJO BOLT 1 8 BSPP 29 2 310 AM55 BEARING 6207 30 1 310 LP6 HOSE BARB 1 4 TO 1 4 NPT STRT 31 1 320 082 001 OIL TANK 5QT W LOGO 32 1 320 083 009 OIL TANK FILTER 100 MESH 33 1 320 083 010 FILTER FITTING OIL TANK 1 4 NPT 34 1 320 083 011 CAP OI...

Page 23: ...X 1 00 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW 5 16 18 UNC X 1 00 302 12 HHCS 3 8 16 UNC X 1 25 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW 3 8 16 UNC X 1 25 304 4 LW 1 4 LOCK WASHER 1 4 305 13 LW 3 8 LOCK WASHER 3 8 306 4 LW 5 16 LOCK WASHER 5 16 307 1 SHCS 1 4 20 UNC X 0 50 SHCS 1 4 20 UNC X 0 50 308 2 SHCS 1 4 20 UNC X 0 75 SHCS 1 4 20 UNC X 0 75 309 8 SHCS 5 16 18 UNC X 1 SHCS 5 16 18 UNC X 1 NVE 304 Challenger Series Parts Continued www ...

Page 24: ...24 304 Challenger Series www fraserwoods ca ...

Page 25: ...NationalVacuumEquipment Vane Replacement Challenger Series Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps www fraserwoods ca ...

Page 26: ...REMOVING 4 3 8 TS OVE 4 BANJO BOLTS AND 8 SEAL WASHERS DING THE OIL LINES TO THE OIL PUMP NOTE LOCATION OF THE OIL LINES ON THE OIL P NOTE ALSO REMOVE THE OIL FEED LINE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE OIL PUMP IF IT IS STILL CONNECTED OVE THE REMAINING 2 3 8 BOLTS HOLDING ENDPLATE TO THE HOUSING PULL THE PLATE OFF OF THE ROTOR AND HOUSING NOTE KEEP TRACK OF THE OIL PUMP DRIVE TAB THAT IS SEATED IN THE NON DR...

Page 27: ...the rotor spins freely in the housing VANE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE Part Number 110 304 D S Revision A Date 6 03 2015 Part Description 304 CHALLENGER PUMP By GJP 9 REPLACE ENDPLATE GASKET 120 004 304 A THIN COAT OF OIL WILL HELP HOLD IT IN PLACE ON THE HOUSING 10 REINSTALL THE NON DRIVE ENDPLATE OVER THE ROTOR SHAFT MAKE SURE THE WAVE SPRING IS IN THE ENDPLATE AND THE OIL PUMP DRIVE TAB IS IN THE END...

Page 28: ...ce Repair Facility 120 10293 276 ST Acheson Alberta Canada T7X 6A5 T 780 962 1827 F 780 962 1830 E sales fraserwoods ca www fraserwoods ca All product names trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners ...

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