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National Vacuum Equipment National Vacuum Equipment National Vacuum Equipment Owner’s Manual 866 Challenger Rotary Vane Pump natvac.com 800-253-5500...
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No part of this manual may be reproduced without the written permission of National Vacuum Equipment, Inc. If your pump was manufactured after June 1, 2014, it contains a NVE manufactured 4 port oil pump. See pages 12 - 13 for additional information www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500...
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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 www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 866 Challenger Series | 3...
Pump doesn’t turn ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 No vacuum�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 23 System Troubleshooting ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 23 Making a Vacuum Tester �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 Parts Breakdown ..............25 866 Fan Parts List ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 26 866 Liquid Parts List �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30 www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 4 | 866 Challenger Series...
Today, NVE has full service machine, fabrication and powder-coating shops complete with CNC-controlled production equipment designed for close tolerance work. The company has a highly trained staff, all of whom are dedicated to quality.
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. 2� The one (2) year period shall begin the day the product is shipped...
The basic principle to keep in mind is - faster R.P.M., higher air temperature and longer run time all equal more heat in pump. When installing an NVE 866 pump we recommend a normal R.P.M. of 1000. Other speeds are ok as long as exhaust gas temperatures read on the supplied thermometer do not exceed 380 degrees F.
Designed for extended operation • Duty cycle will vary depending on several factors, including 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.
System Requirements 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 NVE Part #: 200-1206-4HB portal/portal shutoff, and NVE Part #: 216-140-4NPT-C, 14 gallon scrubber/ secondary shutoff.
The pump should consume 12-14 oz of oil per hour if operated at 900 RPM� • It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure proper vacuum/ www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 10 | 866 Challenger Series...
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� 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 866 Challenger Series | 11...
Vacuum Levels • Do not operate your pump for extended periods of time at vacuum levels which cause the pump exhaust gas temperature to exceed 375 degrees Fahrenheit. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 866 Challenger Series | 13...
• NVE ISO 150 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.
- Ballast valve adjustment screw set to open too low (see next section) - Debris caught in ballast valve plunger (see ballast valve rebuilding section) - Worn ballast valve plunger pilot (see ballast valve rebuilding section) www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 866 Challenger Series | 15...
• If adjustment holds accurate, replace locking jam nut, boss plug, and the ballast air filter. BALLAST AIR FILTER CHECK AIRFLOW HERE BY FEEL AND/OR NOISE ADJUSTMENT SCREW INSIDE STEM LOCKING JAM NUT BOSS PLUG www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 16 | 866 Challenger Series...
Ballast Valve Rebuilding If, from the troubleshooting guide shown previously, a ballast valve is determined to require rebuild, a rebuilding kit can be obtained from NVE. This kit will include all the components necessary to rebuild the ballast valve. The ballast valves have been designed to be field rebuild-able. The procedure is shown below: 1�...
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NVE. This kit will include all th necessary to rebuild the ballast valve. The ballast valves have been design able. The procedure is shown below: from the ballast valve cover (1/2” Wrench) e from the ballast valve cover (1/2”...
1/4” into any of the 6 vane slots, it’s time to replace the vanes. • Vanes should be replaced in sets and it is always a good idea to have an extra set of vanes on hand for emergencies. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 866 Challenger Series | 19...
• 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. www.natvac.com | 800.253.5500 20 | 866 Challenger Series...
• 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 866 Challenger Series | 21...
• Remove the suction and discharge hoses at the pump • Start the pump and run it in vacuum only at its normal rpm • Check the vacuum level at the pump inlet. The 866 Challenger in new condition will develop 27-28.5” Hg.
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 866 Challenger Series | 23...
NVE 866 Challenger - Fan Cooled Parts List ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 120-001-506 HOUSING 506/866 120-003-506-D ENDPLATE, 866 FAN CW 120-003-506-S ENDPLATE, 866 FAN CCW 120-004-460 GASKET ENDPLATE 460 120-005-506-D ROTOR 866 CW 120-005-506-S ROTOR 866 CCW 120-006 KEY 3/8" X 3/8" X 2"...
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NVE 866 Challenger - Fan Cooled Parts List ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 120-084-002 FAN ASSY, CW, 866 120-084-001 FAN ASSY, CCW, 866 120-090-506 LOWER BALLAST MANIFOLD 120-095-100 CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY VAC OPERATED 120-097-003 GASKET BALLAST VALVE LOWER 120-097-006 GASKET BALLAST VALVE TOP...
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NVE 866 Challenger - Fan Cooled Parts List ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 320-409-003 P-CLIP, OIL LINE 1/4" X 5/16 320-LF8 DRIVE TAB 320-R31 GASKET, OIL PUMP 426-150-TAR-0950 HOSE, 1.5", HOT TAR AND ASPHALT, 9.5" 426-150-TBC CLAMP T-BOLT 2" DIA OWNERS MANUAL - 866...
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NVE 866 Challenger - Liquid Cooled Parts List ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 120-102 VALVE, DRAIN 1/8" NPT 120-103-367 DECAL, IMPORTANT, MAX OPERATING TEMP 120-105-866 NAME PLATE SS, 866 120-107-001 SERIAL TAG SS 120-220 THERMOMETER, 50- 400 DEG, 2" FACE 120-220-1 THERMOMETER 220 F 1/8"...
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NVE 866 Challenger - Liquid Cooled Parts List ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 320-082-001 OIL TANK, 5QT, W/ LOGO 320-083-009 OIL TANK FILTER, 100 MESH 320-083-010 W/ HB FILTER FITTING, OIL TANK 1/4 NPT 5 FT 320-407-003 OIL LINE, BLK 1/4" ID 30R7 416-025-1WC CLAMP, WORM, 1/4"...
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National Vacuum Equipment National Vacuum Equipment P.O. Box 685 Traverse City, MI 49685 USA 231.941.0215 Phone 231.941.2354 Fax www.natvac.com sales@natvac.com | | 800.253.5500...
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