Installation - Champion R15B Operation & Maintenance Manual

INSTALLATION

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 have flywheel at least 12" from
wall.
3. Place stationary compressors on firm level ground or flooring. Permanent installa-tions require bolting to floor. Bolt
holes in tank or base feet are provided. Before bolting or lagging down, shim compressor level. Avoid putting a
stress on a tank foot by pulling it down to floor. This will only result in abnormal vibration, and possible cracking of
Air Receiver. It is recommended that optional vibro-isolator pads be installed on unit. Tanks bolted directly to a
concrete floor without padding will not be warranted against cracking. Champion vibro-isolators must be used for
extended warranty to apply to ASME air receivers.
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.
Do not install isolating valves betweencompressor outlet and air receiver. This will cause excessive
pressure if valve is closed, and cause injury and equipment damage.
Always use an air pressure regulating device at the point of use. Failure to do so can result in injury or
equipment damage.
● Do not install in an area where ambient temperature is below 32 degrees F or above 100 degrees F.
● Do not install unit in an area where air is dirty and/or chemical laden.
● Unit is not to be installed outdoors.
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY
It is essential that the power supply and the supply wiring are adequately sized and that the voltage correspond to
the unit specifications.
All wiring should be performed by a licensed electrician or electrical contractor. Wiring must meet applicable codes
for area of installation.
Recommended electrical wiring specifi-cations are listed in "Specifications" section.
If ordered with a mounted starter, compressor unit is pre-wired at factory. It is necessary only to bring lines
fromproperly sized disconnect switch to magnetic starter mounted on compressor, and attach to terminals as
indicated on schematic diagram located inside cover of control. Be sure that power circuit and voltage correspond
with the specifications
Wiring must be such that when viewing compressor from opposite shaft end, rotation of shaft is clockwise
as shown by arrow on guard. Wrong direction rotation for any length of time will result in damage to
compressor.
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