Nuvair Champion LP
NUVAIR rev.010512
Champion LP Operation Manual
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System Overview
The Nuvair Champion LP Breathing Air Compressor system is designed to be open with good access to
components, yet good moving part protection while it is running. This package is for use to supply low
pressure surface supplied air direct to divers.
The operator should be able to produce Air with a minimum of start-up hassles.
Champion R15:
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Air Supply and Regulated Air Input Gauges
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1 Air Intake Filters
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Hankison Series 20 LP Filtration to .003 PPM Oil Vapor for divers
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NUVAIR 455 FDA Approved Food Grade Compressor Lubricant in R15 block
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Open design 60 gallon tank mount standard
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Option: Heavy Duty Marine Grade Aluminum Frame with wheels, handles, lifting eye, and fork lift slots
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Vibration Isolation Mounts
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1 x Low-pressure Two Stage Compressor
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Option: 1 x 1 Gallon ASME LP Surge Tank with ½” delivery ball valve
Yanmar or Kohler 10 HP diesel engine with electric start.
or
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WEG or Baldor Electric Motor 5hp
Air Compressor Technical Data:
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LP Compressor 5 or 10 HP 20.7cfm@175psi
Maximum Block Output Pressure:
200 PSI (13.75 BAR)
Final System Discharge Pressure:
200 PSI (13.75 BAR)
Dual Control Head Unloaders
Number of Stages:
2
Number of Cylinders:
2
Package Free Air Delivered Max:
20.7 CFM (586 L/Min)
Lubricant:
NUVAIR 455
Condensate Drain
Manual
Suggested Maintenance Intervals:
Replace Nuvair 455 Lubricant: in R15
200 Hours or yearly
LP Filtration Elements
100 Hours or yearly
(Nuvair recommends checking filter elements for moisture and proper operation daily.)
Typical Specification For Grade-D Air:
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O2 Percentage:
20-22
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CO2:
1000 PPM
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CO:
10 PPM
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Hydrocarbons:
25 PPM
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Odor:
None
