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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INSTALLING PUMP 866 CHALLENGER SERIES PUMPS AERIAL VIEW SHADED AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAR FOR SERVICING THE FILTER Clockwise Counter Clockwise Rotation Rotation 866 Challenger Series | 3 www.fraserwoods.ca...
C O N T E N T S Introduction..............5 General Information ..............5 Limited Warranty ............. 6 Warranty ..................6 866 Challenger ..............9 Application ..................9 Pump Specifications ..............9 System Requirements ..............10 Drive System ................11 Factory Settings ............... 11 Adjusting Factory Oil Settings ..........12 Operating Instructions ..........
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30 days of sale to end user for pump sales to be considered warrantable. All pumps received for warranty consideration must retain the original NVE serial number tag. The one (1) year period shall begin the day the product is...
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It is therefore the responsibility of the final assembler to thoroughly test the vacuum system and components supplied to the assembler by NVE prior to the delivery of the final product to the end user. Any items found to be defective after delivery to the end user that...
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Should a potential warranty situation arise, the following procedures must be followed: • Contact your dealer or NVE immediately upon the occurrence of the event and within the warranty period. • Customer must receive a return goods authorization (RGA) before returning product.
866 Challenger Model-Specific Information Application _______________________________________________________ Designed for extended operation • Duty cycle will vary depending on several factors, such as altitude, RPM & ambient temperature. • The 866 Challenger is a severe duty vacuum pump, designed to be used in liquid waste pumping systems where extended operation is desired.
High Quality Components • The 866 Challenger is a high performance vacuum pump and requires compatible, high quality components as manufactured by NVE. Shutoffs • We recommend the use of our Parts F-802C portal/portal shutoff, and our Part #F-901-C, 12 gallon scrubber/secondary shutoff.
Drive System _________________________________________________________ • The pump should be mounted on a level, horizontal surface, secured with grade 5 or better fasteners. • The drive system should be sized to supply the required horse- power to the pump plus a reserve to insure long life. •...
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Oil Pump Flow Rate Adjustment Procedures 1. Remove oil pump cap (3/32 hex). 5. Back the screw off the desired amount Ensure o-ring stays intact. of turns (CCW): 3/32 Hex a. 607 PRO = 7 turns b. 866 = 4.75 turns Tip: More turns out equals less oil flow.
OP E R ATI N G I NSTRUCTI ONS 866 Challenger Normal Operation _______________________________________________ Oil Reservoir • Check oil reservoir daily and fill as required. • Drain and clean periodically depending on service. • Clean the ballast air filter with diesel fuel regularly Recommended RPM • Do not operate the pump faster than the recommended rpm of 1000.
4. Mobil D.T.E. Heavy - Medium 5. Texaco Regal R & O 68 * 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.
Maintenance _____________________________________________________ Washing • Periodically wash the mud and dirt off of your pump as it must be clean to allow heat to radiate from it. Flushing We recommend periodic flushing of your pump. To do this: 1. Connect the hose to the flush valve located on the side of the inlet port. 2. Put the end of the hose in a one pint container of diesel fuel. Start your pump and run as slow as possible.
Cold Weather Operation ________________________________________ Confirm pump is not frozen • Prior to engaging the pump, turn by hand to confirm it is not frozen. If pump is frozen, thaw it. • If the pump is frozen, move 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.
T RO UB L E SH OOT ING NVE 866 Vacuum Pump Pump overheats ________________________________________________ • No oil in pump • Oil adjustment set too lean • RPM too fast • Prolonged operation at excessive vacuum or pressure levels, • Pump is dirty • Ballast filter is clogged or dirty. Pump uses too much oil ________________________________________ • Oil pump set too rich...
No vacuum _______________________________________________________ • Suction valve is in neutral • Worn seals or vanes • Pump is not turning fast enough • Check valve or suction valve is clogged • Leak in the tank or fittings • Collapsed hose between the pump and shutoffs • Ballast filter clogged System Troubleshooting _______________________________________ Locating the source of the trouble If you notice a decrease in pump performance, start troubleshooting at...
Making a Vacuum Tester _______________________________________ 1. Procure a flange to mount on your four-way valve, a short 4” pipe nipple, a 4” pipe cap and a vacuum gage. 2. Drill and tap a 1/4” N.P.T. thread in the pipe cap. 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.
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