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Units pictured may also be equipped with different options than those on your product. In this case, the basic operational and maintenance guidelines will still apply. If you have problems or questions after reading the manual, stop and call Nuvair at +1.805.815.4044 for information.
Table of Contents Nuvair Compact 270/300 Introduction ............................6 Required Operator Training ........................ 6 System Description ..........................6 Important Information for the User ...................... 6 Foreword ............................7 Assistance ............................7 Responsibility ............................. 8 Purpose of the Machine ........................8 Where the Compressor May be Used ....................
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Customer Service ..........................32 21.2 Scheduled Maintenance ........................32 21.3 Using the compressor under heavy duty conditions ................. 32 21.4 Nuvair Customer Care Contact ......................32 22.0 Wiring Diagrams ..........................33 23.0 Replacement Parts ..........................36 24.0 Appendix .............................. 37 25.0...
Nuvair Compact 270/300 Introduction This manual will assist you in the proper set-up, operation, and maintenance of the Nuvair Compact 270/300 electric compressor packages. Be sure to read the entire manual. This manual uses certain words and symbols to call your attention to conditions, practices or techniques that may directly affect your safety.
Assistance Nuvair technicians are at your disposal for all routine/unscheduled maintenance work. Please forward your request for assistance to Nuvair by sending a fax or e-mail to: Phone: +1.805.815.4044 Fax: +1.805.486.0900 Email: info@nuvair.com...
WARNING Maintenance and repairs must only be carried out using original spare parts and qualified technicians. Nuvair cannot be held liable for any damages caused by failure to observe this rule. The compressor is guaranteed as per the contractual agreements made at the time of sale.
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• It is forbidden to use the compressor under conditions or for purposes other than those indicated in this manual and Nuvair cannot be held liable for breakdowns, problems or accidents caused by failure to observe this rule.
Nuvair Compact 270/300 • The safety information and the general information given in this manual are very important. Where the Compressor May be Used The compressor must only be used in environments having the characteristics described in the following table:...
Nuvair Compact 270/300 Safety Warnings Nuvair has taken extreme care in providing you with the information you will need to operate this system. However, it is up to you to carefully read this manual and make the appropriate decisions about system safety.
Nuvair Compact 270/300 Safety And Operation Precautions Because a compressor is a piece of machinery with moving and rotating parts, the same precautions should be observed as with any piece of machinery of this type where carelessness in operations or maintenance is hazardous to personnel.
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Safety and Operation Precautions can result in injuries or equipment damage. However, Nuvair does not state as fact or does not mean to imply that the preceding list of Safety and Operation Precautions is all-inclusive, and further that the observance of this list will prevent all injuries or equipment damage.
Nuvair Compact 270/300 System Components Standard Features Conveniently located main control panel • Magnetic starter with thermal overload protection • Automatic condensate drains with collector • Dial-a-Pressure final pressure switch and gauge allow for quick, fingertip pressure setting • and automatic shutoff Two (2) high-pressure SCUBA filling hoses with bleeds and on/off valves •...
Nuvair. • The compressor is delivered with raw leads ready to be installed into a junction box. • In the event a plug is needed, Nuvair recommends that the licensed electrician doing the install determines the plug necessary. • Make sure your electrician follows approved and compliant standards for your location.
• Inspect the exterior of the compressor (couplings, pipes, pneumatic components, etc.) • Check for any oil leaks. • Replace parts where necessary or contact Nuvair. Lubricating Oil Level Check Check that the level of lubricating oil is within acceptable limits (i.e., between min. and max.). Note that an excessive quantity of oil can leave deposits on the valves while too low a level prevents proper lubrication and could cause engine seizure.
Nuvair Compact 270/300 Storing Technical Documentation The use and maintenance manual and its appendices must be stored carefully and must always be kept where they can be accessed easily for immediate review. WARNING This User Manual contains important safety information and should always be available to those personnel operating this equipment.
Nuvair Compact 270/300 10.0 Safety Valve Checks Check that safety valves are working properly by starting the compressor with the end taps closed: this will raise circuit pressure fast and trip the valves when their pressure setting is reached. The valves are pre-adjusted at the factory.
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Nuvair Compact 270/300 a. For INT (Yoke) tank valves, tighten yoke. 6. Check that the fill whip bleed valve (f) is closed by rotating it clockwise. 7. Open the tank valve (d) by rotating it counterclockwise. 8. Start the compressor by pressing the green START button.
If substantial modifications are made, the manufacturer cannot be held liable for any dangers that might arise. This work must be carried out by a “Nuvair” qualified mechanic. Nuvair Page 22 www.Nuvair.com...
50 hours. After the initial change, the oil (and filter) must be changed every 250 hours of use or annually, whichever comes first. HP Compressor Lubricant: Only use lubricants rated for use with Breathing Air such as Nuvair 455 Synthetic Food Grade Lubricant or Nuvair 751. Never mix compressor lubricants.
Nuvair Compact 270/300 Both oil and filter are classified as special wastes and must therefore be disposed of in compliance with the anti-pollution laws in force. All maintenance work must be carried out with the compressor OFF and the power supply lead unplugged from the main socket.
Nuvair Compact 270/300 14.4 Optional Visual CO / Moisture Monitor This element contains a CO indicating button and a humidity element in the form of a strip about 1/4” wide and 3/4” long. These items need to be installed per the manufacturer’s instructions provided in the sealed foil packaging.
Nuvair Compact 270/300 16.0 HP Compressor Filtration - Active Carbon Filter / Molecular Sieve The high-pressure compressor comes standard with tri-chem filtration, utilizing a single filter element. Do NOT use any substitute. Change filter element per the replacement frequency charts. If the compressor system is operated in high humidity and/or high temperature, filter elements must be changed more often.
Nuvair Compact 270/300 NOTICE The Condensate tank must be drained at the end of every working day or every 2 to 3 hours of operation. The Compressor Condensate must be drained every 5-10 minutes of operation. 16.1 Condensate Discharge An outflow of condensate water with lubricating oil is normal during refills: the quantity will depend on the level of humidity in the air.
Nuvair Compact 270/300 17.0 Electrical Power Connection WARNING Never use extension cords to provide power to your Compressor System. The system must be properly wired according to national and local electrical codes by a qualified electrician. Improper wiring may lead to fires, which can cause serious personal injury or death.
Nuvair Compact 270/300 18.0 Storage Should the compressor not be used, it must be stored in a dry sheltered area at an ambient temperature of between 32°F and 104°F (0°C and 40°C). Store the compressor away from sources of heat, flames or explosive.
Nuvair Compact 270/300 19.0 Dismantling and Putting the Compressor Out of Service Should you decide not to use the compressor or any of its parts any longer you must precede with its dismantling and putting it out of service. These tasks must be carried out in compliance with the standards in force.
21.1 Customer Service Customers continue to receive assistance after the purchase of a compressor. To this end Nuvair has created a customer service network covering the entire country. NOTICE Our qualified technicians are at your disposal at any time to carry out maintenance work or repairs;...
23.0 Replacement Parts See the separate Parts Manual for compressor parts Compressor System Components Type Part Number Reciprocating Compressor Lubricant Nuvair 455, 1 Gallon 9406 Food Grade, Nitrox Compatible (Other Sizes Available) Industrial Reciprocating Compressor Nuvair 751, 1 Gallon 9403...
Nuvair Compact 270/300 24.0 Appendix Supply and Breathing Air Specifications All supply and breathing air must meet the following requirements of CGA G-7.1-1997. Supply air delivered to the Membrane System must be purified to meet Grade D or E quality, and periodic air quality testing to assure compliance is recommended.
Nuvair Compact 270/300 Filter Ambient Filter Element Temperature Temperature Life Factor 53ºF (12ºC) 41ºF (5ºC) 2.6 x Life 62ºF (17ºC) 50ºF (10ºC) 1.8 x Life 71ºF (23ºC) 59ºF (16ºC) 1.35 x Life 80ºF (27ºC) 68ºF (20ºC) 1 x Life 89ºF (32ºC) 77ºF (25ºC)
This warranty is not transferable. Nuvair will, at its discretion and according to the terms as set forth within, replace or repair any materials which fail under normal use and service and do not exhibit any signs of improper maintenance, misuse, accident, alteration, weather damage, tampering, or use for any other than the intended purpose.
Nuvair Compact 270/300 26.0 Service Log Date Technician Name Service Performed / Machine Hours 27.0 Additional Record of Changes Nuvair Page 40 www.Nuvair.com...
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Nuvair to contact the user regarding this product. The user must notify Nuvair of any change of address by the user or sale of the product. All changes or revisions to this manual must be recorded in this document to ensure that the manual is up to date.
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