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- Page 1 National Vacuum Equipment Owner’s Manual 887 Challenger Series Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps Visit our web site to download pump setup guides, MADE IN THE USA brochures and other technical information.
- Page 2 Owner’s Record Date of Purchase: _________________________ Purchased from: __________________________ Serial Number: ____________________________ © 2017 National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. Revision: 1 (Release) February 2017 No part of this manual may be reproduced without the written permission of National Vacuum Equipment, Inc.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INSTALLING PUMP 887 CHALLENGER SERIES PUMPS AERIAL VIEW SHADED AREAS MUST BE KEPT CLEAR FOR SERVICING THE FILTERS & CHECKING VANES Counter Clockwise Clockwise Rotation Rotation www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 887 Challenger Series | 3...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Pump doesn’t turn ��������������������������������������������������������������������24 No vacuum �������������������������������������������������������������������������������25 System Troubleshooting �����������������������������������������������������������25 Making a Vacuum Tester ����������������������������������������������������������26 Parts Breakdown ������������������������������������������������������������������������������28 887 Fan Cooled Parts Diagram ����������������������������������������������� 28 887 Fan Cooled Parts List ������������������������������������������������������� 29 www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 4 | 887 Challenger Series... -
Page 5: Introduction
“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�... -
Page 6: Limited Warranty
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 | 887 Challenger Series... - Page 7 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�...
- Page 8 • 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 | 887 Challenger Series...
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Page 9: 887 Challenger
- Restaurant Grease - Industrial Waste Pump Specifications _____________________________________________ 887 Challenger HP & Calculated Flow Data Free Pressure (PSI) Vacuum (in Hg) Flow 1200 1100 1000 Note: These values may vary based upon application specifics (mainly ballast valve opening level)� www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 887 Challenger Series | 9... -
Page 10: System Requirements
WARNING: The vacuum pump will likely put up far more pressure than your vacuum pressure tank is designed to withstand. Over pressuring your vacuum/pressure tanks can cause an explosion resulting in death. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 10 | 887 Challenger Series... -
Page 11: Drive System
The pump should consume 11-14 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 887 Challenger Series | 11... - Page 12 4� Tighten adjustment screw (CW) until it seats on the cam� (Do not force! Springs Located Over Screws Seated If oil pump requires further adjustment, the Against Flat rule is 1/2 turn CW = 1 oz / hr higher oil flow. of Cam www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 12 | 887 Challenger Series...
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Page 13: Adjusting Factory Oil Settings
Adjusting Factory Oil Settings Continued NVE 4 Port Oil Pump Adjustment Rate Chart Tested at 1100 RPM Turns From Bottom Ounces Per Hour 7.25 6.75 4.75 4.25 www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 887 Challenger Series | 13... -
Page 14: Operating Instructions
• Do not operate your pump for extended periods of time at vacuum Vacuum Levels levels which cause the pump to exceed 380 degrees Fahrenheit ex- haust gas temperature. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 14 | 887 Challenger Series... -
Page 15: Recommended Lubricant
Inclusion of the ballast system greatly enhances the 887’s duty cycle and the 887 should never be run for extended periods above 18” Hg without the allowance of ballast air. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 887 Challenger Series | 15... -
Page 16: Ballast Valve Troubleshooting
Using the 1/4” hex drive, remove the locking jam nut. • The ballast valve opening adjustment screw lies under the locking jam nut. • Remove the ballast air filter from the top of the ballast valve. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 16 | 887 Challenger Series... - Page 17 CAUTION: WHILE THE BALLAST AIR FILTER IS REMOVED, ENSURE NOTHING CAN BE PULLED INTO THE PUMP. PUMP DAMAGE CAN RESULT vary slightly www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 887 Challenger Series | 17 t holds accurate, replace locking jam nut, boss plug, and the ballast air filter...
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Page 18: Ballast Valve Rebuilding
Note: Spring tension will have to be overcome to start bolts Important: The shorter bolt goes in the 6 o’clock position 11. Tighten bolts evenly. 12. Remove and replace the boss plug in the ballast valve cover. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 18 | 887 Challenger Series... - Page 19 12. Remove and replace the boss plug in the ballast valve cover ered, ballast valve should retain previous opening level red, ballast valve should retain previous opening level www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 887 Challenger Series | 19 *Since adjustment wasn’t altered, ballast valve should retain previou...
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Page 20: Maintenance
• Ballast Air Filter - Periodically remove the ballast air filter cover (remove wingnut). - Clean filter with compressed air (solvents should not be used aside from soap and water). www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 20 | 887 Challenger Series... - Page 21 O-Ring remains in filter uring reassembly www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 887 Challenger Series | 21 VANE ANALYSIS TRACKING SHEET WEAR REPLACEMENT? COMMENTS (IN)
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Page 22: Cold Weather Operation
If pump is frozen, thaw it. • You can avoid freezing problems by putting a small amount of diesel Avoid freezing problems fuel into the pump at the end of the day. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 22 | 887 Challenger Series... - Page 23 Notes ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 887 Challenger Series | 23...
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
• 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 24 | 887 Challenger Series... -
Page 25: No Vacuum
• 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.nvepump.com or call us at 800-253-5500. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 887 Challenger Series | 25... -
Page 26: Making A Vacuum Tester
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 26 | 887 Challenger Series... - Page 27 Notes ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 887 Challenger Series | 27...
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Page 28: Parts Breakdown
PARTS BREAKDOWN www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 28 | 887 Challenger Series... -
Page 29: 887 Fan Cooled Parts List
120-079-005 GUARD, OIL PUMP 607 120-068 O-RING, 2-252 VITON 120-064-017 O-RING, 2-216 VITON 120-064-004 O-RING, 2-265 VITON 120-645-001 LOCK NUT 887 120-007-887 VANE 887 120-053-506 SEAL, 45 X 62 X 8 VITON www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 887 Challenger Series | 29... - Page 30 HOSE BARB, 1/4 TO 1/4NPT STRT 320-083-010 FILTER FITTING, OIL TANK 1/4 NPT 320-083-009 OIL TANK FILTER, 100 MESH 320-R102-6IN OIL LINE, 3/8" X 1/4" ID X 6" LG 320-083-002 CAP, OIL TANK, BLACK 2 1/4" www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 30 | 887 Challenger Series...
- Page 31 NVE 887 Challenger - Fan Cooled Parts Breakdown - Continued ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION HHCS - 5/16-18 UNC X 1.25 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW - 5/16-18 UNC X 1.25 LW - 5/16 LOCK WASHER, 5/16 HHCS - 3/8-16 UNC X 2.50 HEAX HEAD CAP SCREW - 3/8-16 UNC X 2.50 LW - 3/8 LOCK WASHER, 3/8"...
- Page 32 National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. P.O. Box 685 Traverse City, MI 49685 USA 231.941.0215 Phone 231.941.2354 Fax sales@natvac.com | www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500...