Compressor Oil Specifications - Champion R Series Operation & Service Manual

Compressor Oil Specifications

Compressors are factory filled with CHAMPLUB hydrocarbon-based recip lubricant. This is an ISO 100
non-detergent industrial lubricant with rust and oxidation inhibitors specially formulated for
reciprocating compressors. It is recommended this compressor be maintained using this oil for ambient
temperatures above 32°F.
CHAMPLUB synthetic is a premium grade diester based synthetic lubricant providing excellent
performance in high temperature applications.
Emulsification of oil (white milky substance) indicates unsafe accumulation of moisture and may
be evidence compressor is oversized for application. Failure to promptly consult your local
distributor, or Champion Customer Service, can be grounds to deny warranty.
BREAK-IN PERIOD:
1. Compressor must run for a 100 hour break-in period using ChampLub ISO 100 lubricant.
2. During the first 100 hours of compressor operation, a careful and regular check of the oil level
should be made. Maintain oil level at the full line.
3. After 100 hours of operation, thoroughly drain existing oil from crankcase.
4. Add a full charge of CHAMPLUB ISO 100 lubricant.
CHANGING TO SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT
(Applies to diester based synthetic lubricant only)
If changing to synthetic lubricant, the following steps must be completed.
1. Compressor must run for a 100 hour break-in period using CHAMPLUB ISO 100 lubricant.
2. After 100 hours of operation, thoroughly drain existing oil from crankcase.
3. Add a full charge of CHAMPLUB SYNTHETIC lubricant.
4. Run compressor for 200 hours.
5. Stop compressor and thoroughly drain the synthetic lubricant.
6. Add a full charge of CHAMPLUB SYNTHETIC lubricant.
7. Compressor is now ready to run for extended period before next lubricant change. Maintain oil
level at the full line.
R-Series Engine
Operation & Service
Do not mix oil types, weights or brands.
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Jan.2018