Installation - Champion R Series Operation & Service Manual

Installation

Do not operate unit if damaged during shipping, handling or use. Operating unit if damaged may
result in injury.
1. Permanently installed compressors must be located in a clean, well ventilated dry room so
compressor receives adequate supply of fresh, clean, cool, and dry air. It is recommended that a
compressor, used for painting, be located in a separate room from that area wherein body sanding
and painting is done. Abrasive particles or paint, found to have clogged the air intake filters and
intake valves, shall automatically void warranty.
2. Compressors should never be located so close to a wall or other obstruction that flow of air through
the fan-bladed flywheel, which cools the compressor, is impeded. Permanently mounted units
should be installed so that the belt guard is at least 12" from wall.
3. Place stationary compressors on firm level ground or flooring. Permanent installations are required
to be anchored to floor. Bolt holes are provided in the air receiver or base feet. Use shims to level
the compressor unit. It is recommended that optional vibration isolator pads be installed with the
unit. Tanks anchored directly to a concrete floor without vibration isolator pads will not be
warranted against cracking. Champion vibration isolator pads must be used for extended warranty
to apply to ASME air receivers. See "Air Receiver Installation" section.
Do not tighten the anchor screws/nuts down completely – this will result in undesirable stress on
the tank foot. This can cause abnormal vibration and possible cracking of the air receiver, resulting
in injury or equipment damage.
4. If installing a bare pump or a base-mounted unit, make certain the system has adequate pressure
limiting controls. Controls could be a pressure switch for start/stop operation or a pilot valve for
continuous operation. If a pilot valve is used, the compressor must be equipped with head
unloaders. Control air must be piped from the air receiver to the pilot valve.
5. A properly sized air check valve must be installed in the discharge piping, between the compressor
outlet and the inlet of any receiver tank(s) in the system.
Do not install isolating valves between compressor outlet and air receiver. This will cause excessive
pressure if valve is closed, and cause injury and equipment damage.
R-Series Electric
Operation & Service
10 CQF3473 v.01
April 17, 2018