Nuvair Champion LP
NUVAIR rev.010512
Champion LP Operation Manual
Page 14
12.0 Operation Notes:
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During the running of a Nuvair Champion LP Compressor you should hear air escaping from
fittings, belt slap from a loose belt, knocking noise or any other audible concerns switch the
diver to back up source and stop operation of the compressor to prevent damage to the
compressor or faulty operation.
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The Nuvair Champion LP compressors utilize 3 stage breathing air filtration to achieve Grade
“D” Air, Do NOT use any substitute filters.
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Bleed condensate drain on the volume tanks daily or every 8 hours of operation.
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Use only NUVAIR 455 compressor lubricant in the Champion piston compressor.
Do NOT substitute or Mix Lubricants.
13.0 Maintenance
Use only the specified Nuvair Lubricants in this system. The use of incompatible lubricants presents a
risk of fire and/or explosion, and may result in system damage. This can lead to severe personal injury
and death.
Be sure that all pressure has been relieved from the system prior to opening any filtration canister.
Failure to vent pressure from the system prior to opening the canister can lead to serious personal
injury or death.
If system is located in an area where there is high humidity and high heat, the life of all Filtration
Elements may be as little as 35% of rated operating capacity. Check the compressor manual and
Appendix for details on Filter Element Life Factors.
13.1 Routine Maintenance
1) Champion Compressor Lubricant: Change compressor lubricant after the first 50 hour break in
period and every 200 hours thereafter on the Champion. Only use lubricants rated for use with
breathing Air systems such as NUVAIR455
TM
. Never mix Compressor Lubricants. See LP
Compressor manual for details.
(Optional Diver 3 stage Filtration Package)
2) LP Filtration Inspection: On a daily basis, inspect each Filter Bowl for the presence of moisture
and each Element for any unusual degradation or wetness.
(Optional Diver 3 stage Filtration Package)
3) LP Filtration Elements: Change LP Filter Elements every 100 hours to maintain CGA Grade D air
standards. Visual differential pressure (DP) indicators on the HF7 and HF5 filters assist with
monitoring replacement intervals. See Section 14.3 for details. If the Compressor System is
operated in high humidity and/or high temperature, Filter Elements must be changed more often.
4) (Optional) Low Volume tanks should be drained daily of Moisture.
5)
1 Gallon Surge tank should be drained regularly and at end of daily operation.
