National Vacuum Equipment Owner’s Manual & Operating Instructions 607 Challenger Series Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps Visit our web site to download pump setup guides, MADE IN USA brochures and other technical information.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INSTALLING PUMP 607 CHALLENGER SERIES PUMPS AERIAL VIEW SHADED AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAR FOR SERVICING THE FILTER Clockwise Counter Clockwise Rotation Rotation www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 607 Challenger Series | 3...
No vacuum ��������������������������������������������������������������������18 System Troubleshooting ������������������������������������������������18 Making a vacuum tester ������������������������������������������������19 Parts Breakdown 607 Challenger Series Vacuum Pumps Parts List ���������20 607 Fan Cooled Parts Diagram �������������������������������������23 607 Liquid Cooled Parts Diagram ����������������������������������24 607 SV Parts Diagram ���������������������������������������������������25 607 Fan Cooled Parts Oil Line Routing �������������������������26 607 Liquid Cooled Oil Line Routing �������������������������������27...
“one-stop shop” for manufacturers and distributors of vacuum equip- ment� 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�...
Manufacturer’s liability under this or any other warranty, whether express or implied, is limited to repair of or, at the manufacturer’s option, replacement of parts which are shown to have been defective when shipped www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 6 | 607 Challenger Series...
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7� Manufacturer’s liability shall not be enforceable for any product until National Vacuum Equipment, Inc� has been paid in full for such product� 8� Except to the extent expressly stated herein, manufacturer’s liability for incidental and consequential damage is hereby excluded to the full extent permitted by law�...
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• Product must be returned to NVE freight prepaid in the most economical way� • Credit will be issued for material found to be defective upon our inspection, based upon prices at the time of purchase� www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 8 | 607 Challenger Series...
3. Once obtained the desired pressure, screw down the lock nut “D” 4. Screw down the protection cap and fix it using the rings “E” situated on the valve body and on the cap www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 10 | 607 Challenger Series...
The pump should consume 12 oz� - 15 oz� of oil per hour� Please contact us if oil usage is outside of these parameters� • It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure proper vacuum and pressure settings and RPM� www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 607 Challenger Series | 11...
4� Loosen the jam nut and turn adjusting screw clockwise to reduce oil flow or counterclockwise to increase oil flow. 5� When making adjustments do so one turn of the screw at a time and test before making further adjustments� www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 12 | 607 Challenger Series...
• 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 place prior to running your pump� Think Safety! www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 607 Challenger Series | 13...
* NVE ISO 68 Oil is our recommended pump oil for the Challenger series vacuum pumps� Challenger Vacuum Pump Oil is sold by the case, six 1 gallon containers of oil per case� www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 14 | 607 Challenger Series...
7 vane slots, it’s time to replace the vanes� • Vanes should be replaced in sets and it is always a good idea to have an extra set of vanes on hand for emergen- cies� www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 607 Challenger Series | 15...
• If the pump is frozen, thaw it out by moving the truck into a heated building� Avoid freezing problems • You can avoid freezing problems by putting a small amount of diesel fuel into the pump at the end of the day� www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 16 | 607 Challenger Series...
Pump uses too much oil • Oil pump set too rich • Leaving pump under vacuum between jobs • Product running through pump Pump doesn’t turn • Broken vane or bearing • Pump is frozen • Problem in the drive train www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 607 Challenger Series | 17...
• If the pump checks out ok, check the vacuum level at the secondary, then the primary shutoff� Keep working your way back until you find the problem. For rebuild instructions please visit our website at www.natvac.com or call us at 800-253-5500 www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 18 | 607 Challenger Series...
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.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 607 Challenger Series | 19...
R on 3 Port CW CW Worm CCW Worm 2 Port 1 Port Side Side L on 3 Port CCW R on 3 Port CCW 1 Port 2 Port Side Side ww.natvac.com www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 28 | 607 Challenger Series...
Jam Nut 320-P16 320-P5 and 320-PA5 Details L and R on 4 Port CW CW Worm CCW Worm 2 Port Gear L and R Gear on 4 Port CCW 2 Port Gear w.natvac.com www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 30 | 607 Challenger Series...