Airend Manual - CH - en
Airend Manual - CH - en
Airend Manual - CH - en
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY AND OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
Because an air 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 operation or maintenance is hazardous
to personnel.
Before you install the air compressor you should take the time to carefully read all the instructions contained in this
manual. Electricity and compressed air have the potential to cause severe personal injury or property damage. Before
installing, wiring, starting, operating or making any adjustments, identify the components of the air compressor using
this manual as a guide.
The operator should use common sense and good working practices while operating and maintaining this unit.
Maintenance should be done by qualified personnel, accurately and with proper tools. Follow the maintenance
schedule as outlined in the manual to ensure problem free operation after start up.
In addition to the many obvious safety rules that should be followed with this type of machinery, the safety precautions
listed below must be observed:
The user of any air compressor package manufactured by Champion is hereby warned that failure to follow the
preceding Safety and Operation Precautions can result in injuries or equipment damage. However, Champion does
not state as fact or does not mean to imply that the preceding list of Safety and Operating Precautions is all inclusive,
and further that the observance of this list will prevent all injuries or equipment damage
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EXPLANATION OF SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, SYMBOLS, AND DECALS
Indicates hazards or unsafe practice which could result in severe injury or death.
Indicates hazards or unsafe practice which could result in damage to the Champion
compressor or minor injury.
NOTICE
Notice is used to notify people of installation, operation, or maintenance information which is
important but not hazard related.
This Oil-Less Compressor must not be used for breathing air without adequate downstream
filters, purifiers, and controls. To do so will cause serious injury whether air is supplied direct
from the compressor source or to breathing tanks for later use. Any and all liabilities for
damage or loss due to injuries, death and/or property damage including consequential
damages stemming from the use of this compressor to supply breathing air will be disclaimed
by the manufacturer.
The use of this compressor as a booster pump and/or to compress a medium other than
atmospheric air is strictly non-approved and can result in equipment damage and/or injury. Non-
approved uses will also void warranty.
This unit may be equipped with special options which may not be included in this manual. User
must read, understand, and retain all information sent with special options.
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WARRANTY
STANDARD WARRANTY
Champion (the “Company”) warrants to each original retail purchaser (“Purchaser”) of its new products from the
Company or its authorized distributor that such products are, at the time of delivery to the Purchaser, free of defects in
material and workmanship.
STANDARD WARRANTY PERIOD
The Company’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or, at its option, replacing, during normal business
hours at an authorized service facility of the Company, any part which in its judgment proved not to be as warranted
within the applicable warranty period as follows. Regular maintenance in accordance with the service manual is
required. Use of genuine Champion OEM parts and lubricants are highly recommended. If a component
failure is deemed a result of using non-genuine Champion parts and lubricants, warranty will not be allowed.
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STANDARD WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IT IS EXPRESSLY AGREED THAT, EXCEPT AS TO TITLE,
THE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. THE
REMEDY PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE THE SOLE, EXCLUSIVE AND ONLY REMEDY
AVAILABLE TO PURCHASER AND IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE SUBJECT TO ANY OTHER
OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EXPENSES, LOSSES OR DELAYS HOWSOEVER
CAUSED. NO STATEMENT, REPRESENTATION, AGREEMENT, OR UNDERSTANDING, ORAL OR WRITTEN,
MADE BY ANY AGENT, DISTRIBUTOR, REPRESENTATIVE, OR EMPLOYEE OF THE COMPANY WHICH IS NOT
CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY WILL BE BINDING UPON THE COMPANY UNLESS MADE IN WRITING AND
EXECUTED BY AN OFFICER OF THE COMPANY. THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT BE EFFECTIVE AS TO ANY
CLAIM WHICH IS NOT PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE UPON WHICH THE PRODUCT IS
CLAIMED NOT TO HAVE BEEN AS WARRANTED. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY MUST BE
COMMENCED WITHIN ONE YEAR AFTER THE DATE UPON WHICH THE CAUSE OF ACTION OCCURRED. ANY
ADJUSTMENT MADE PURSUANT TO THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN ADMISSION BY
THE COMPANY THAT ANY PRODUCT WAS NOT AS WARRANTED. WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERRABLE
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THEORY OF OPERATION
A scroll compressor uses two interwoven scrolls. One of the scrolls is fixed, while the other orbits
eccentrically without rotating, thereby compressing pockets of air between the scrolls. The diagram
below illustrates the normal operation of the scroll compressor.
As the orbiting scroll moves, several gas pockets are formed simultaneously between the two scrolls.
Pockets at the outer part of the scrolls (inlet 1 & 2) intake gas and move it towards the center of the
scroll. As the gas moves through continuously smaller internal pockets, both its temperature and
pressure are increased until a desirable discharge pressure is achieved and the compressed gas is
discharged thought the exhaust port located in the center.
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SPECIFICATION
NOTE:
1. Performance given is applicable up to 1,640ft (500m). Above 1,640ft (500m), specification will be
different.
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INSTALLATION
Do not operate unit if damaged during shipping, handling, or use. Operating unit if damaged
may result in injury.
Do not install in an area where ambient temperature is below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C
(104°F).
Do not install unit in an area where air is dirty and/or chemical laden.
Unit is not to be installed outdoors.
Do not install the system in an area subject to foreign matter, such as: iron powder, sand
dust, powdered dust, wood chips, textile waste, stone powder, and fine iron powder
fumes.
Do not install the system in an area of close proximity to explosives and/or flammable
gases, such as acetylene, propane gas, organic solvents, explosive powdered dust
and/or fire.
Do not install the system in an area where corrosive gases are present, such as; organic
solvents (benzene, toluene, etc.), acid, chloride gas, ozone gas, ammonia, significant oil
mists and/or bromine.
NOTICE
The discharge nipple is hand tightened only. Make sure to tighten the discharge nipple when
installing the airend.
1. Install a properly sized inlet filter to prevent debris entering the scroll compressor. A 5 micron
filter is recommended.
2. Install a check valve directly after the outlet side of the compressor to prevent air flowing back
into the compressor.
3. Install a pressure relief valve in the discharge air piping to protect the system from abnormal
pressure rise.
4. Make sure that the airend is securely bolted down and all piping and fittings are securely
fastened before starting the scroll compressor.
5. Compressors should never be located so close to a wall or other obstruction that flow of air
through the cooling fan, which cools the compressor, is impeded. Permanently mounted
units should have cooling fan at least 24” from wall for proper air circulation and ease of
maintenance.
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Correct rotation is counter-clockwise, when viewed from the compressor pulley on the airend (A), and
clockwise rotation when viewed from the discharge outlet (B).
A B
Running the unit in wrong direction longer than two (2) seconds will result in damage to the
Scroll compressor, and void the warranty.
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MAINTENANCE
COMPRESSED AIR AND ELECTRICITY ARE DANGEROUS. BEFORE DOING ANY WORK ON
THE UNIT, BE SURE THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY HAS BEEN SHUT OFF (LOCKED AND TAGGED)
AND THE ENTIRE COMPRESSOR SYSTEM HAS BEEN VENTED OF ALL PRESSURE. FAILURE
TO DO THIS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM.
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AIREND MAINTENANCE TABLE – 8 bar (116 PSI)
Maintenance and Inspection Time Interval
Inspection Every Every
Component Every 500 Every 2,000 Remarks
Instructions 10,000 20,000
Daily Hours or 2 Hours or 1
Hours or 4 Hours or 8
Months Year
Years Years
Inspect for
Complete
Scroll Airend
excessive noise □
and vibration.
Clean, inspect &
Replace every
Intake Air Filter replace as □ ○ 2,000 hours
needed
Cooling Fan &
Scroll Fin
Clean & Inspect □
Replace the airend
Re-grease the
Scroll Bearings
bearing. ■ if bearings are
damaged
Tip Seals &
Face Seals
Replace the
seals. ○
Brushes Replace
(7kW ONLY) the Drum ○
Replace the
Scroll Airend
scroll airend. ◎
1. □ Clean and inspect the item according to the procedure outlined in the cleaning section.
2. ■ Re-grease the bearings according to the procedure outlined in the regressing sections.
3. ○ Replace the item.
4. ◎ Replace the scroll airend.
5. Maintenance and inspections should be performed when the operating hours and/or calendar date
is reached, whichever occurs first.
6. If the compressor is operating at full pressure and is constantly running, reduce the service
intervals by 25%.
7. Maintenance time intervals shown are for normal operating conditions. For operating conditions
where ambient temperature is higher than 77 °F (25 °C), the maintenance intervals are reduced as
shown in Figure 1 below. (6kW ONLY).
FIGURE 1
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AIREND MAINTENANCE TABLE – 10 bar (140 PSI)
Maintenance and Inspection Time Interval
Inspection Every 500 Every 2,000 Every 5,000 Every 10,000 Every 15,000
Component Remarks
Instructions Daily Hours or Hours or Hours or Hours or Hours or
2 Months 1 Year 2 Years 4 Years 6 Years
Inspect for
Complete Scroll
excessive noise □
Airend
and vibration.
FIGURE 2
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MAINTENANCE TOOLS
*Grease is supplied with the seal kit. Refer to the grease delivery chart on page (20) to
calculate the amount of grease required to perform the maintenance service. Use only factory
approved grease. Failure to do this may result in damage to the compressor and will void the
warranty.
** Use only the factory approved grease gun to perform the maintenance service. Failure to do
this may result in damage to the compressor and will void the warranty.
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the side duct.
3. Clean the cooling fan. Blow dust off the cooling fan using low pressure, clean dry air.
Blow dust off the fixed and orbiting scroll fin using low pressure, clean dry air.
Clean the cooling fan before disassembling the fixed scroll to prevent dust entering into
compression area.
Do not use excessive force or strike the pulley when trying to remove it.
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4. Disassembly the fixed scroll
Allow airend to cool before disassembly to eliminate tightness of knock-pin due to thermal
expansion.
Knock-pin
5. Loosen the four (4) (M10) nuts 1 turn. Nuts are marked to identify number of turns.
1 revolution
Turn Mark
Nut (M10)
6. Using a plastic hammer, gently tap the fixed scroll, keeping it parallel with the casing.
7. Repeat 5 through 6 (7 times) until the fixed scroll can be removed from the casing.
Do not damage scroll wrap during and after removing the fixed scroll.
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8. Remove tip seals from fixed and orbiting scrolls.
Do not damage scroll wrap when disassembling the tip seals, face seal, and back-up tube.
9. Remove the face seal and back-up tube from the fixed scroll.
NOTICE
Use only factory approved grease. Failure to do so may result in damage to the compressor
and will void the warranty.
1. Regrease the main shaft bearing and three (3) support bearings.
Rubber plug
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3. Clean grease nipples before injecting grease.
4. Inject grease into the main shaft bearing using the grease gun specified on page 15.
5. Inject grease into the support bearings using the grease gun specified on page 15.
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Table 1. Amount of supplying grease 8 bar [116 PSI]
Amount of supplying grease
Item 0h~ 2,501h~ 5,001h~ 7,501h~
2,500h 5,000h 7,500h 10,000h
Main shaft 5 strokes 9 strokes 13 strokes 15 strokes
bearing (2.8±0.3 g) (5.0±0.5 g) (7.3±0.6 g) (8.4±0.6 g)
3.7kW (5.5
HP) Support bearings 1 stroke 2 strokes 3 strokes 4 strokes
(3 places) (0.6±0.1 g) (1.1±0.1 g) (1.7±0.2 g) (2.2±0.2 g)
Main shaft 5 strokes 9 strokes 13 strokes 15 strokes
bearing (2.8±0.3 g) (5.0±0.5 g) (7.3±0.6 g) (8.4±0.6 g)
6 kW
(7.5 HP) Support bearings 1 stroke 2 strokes 3 strokes 4 strokes
(3 places) (0.6±0.1 g) (1.1±0.1 g) (1.7±0.2 g) (2.2±0.2 g)
Note:
1) Do not inject grease into each bearing beyond specified amount shown in above
table, otherwise the bearings are damaged.
2) The amount of grease should be determined based on operating time
mentioned below.
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6. Install the rubber plug using pliers.
Pull out the plier while pressing the rubber plug with
finger
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REASSEMBLY
1. Install the tip seals and face seal
Make sure to install tip seals in the right direction, because the orbiting scroll tip seals and
the fixed scroll tip seals are different.
Direction of Rip
Center of wrap
Scroll wrap
A. Install outside tip seal.
Push the inner end of the outside tip seal to the outer end of the inside tip seal and then install
the tip seal into the groove.
Make sure the end of the outside tip seal fits in a projection of the groove.
Projection
B. Install inside tip seal filling the gap between the outside and inside tip seals.
Outside Inside
Install tip seal in the groove with 1mm protruding from edge of groove.
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C. Install back-up tube and face seal. Install so the seams of the face seal and back-up tube are 180
degrees from each other.
If the gap between the fixed scroll and the casing is more than 2 mm or is not parallel,
there is a possibility that the tip seals or face seal are not installed in the groove properly.
Disassemble the fixed scroll and repeat the process to install the tip seals or face seal properly.
4. After assembling the fixed scroll to the casing, turn the shaft by hand to confirm the smooth
rotation of the shaft.
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5. After installing the fixed scroll, measure the torque of the shaft Coil a piece of string around the
pulley and then connect a spring scale to the other end of the string. Turn the pulley more than
one complete turn by pulling the scale. Take measurements of the scale, and calculate the
average.
Measure only the rolling force. Do not count the starting force. If the torque of the shaft
exceeds 4.85lb (2.2 kg) replace the airend.
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Re-tightening discharge piping
Refer to the following procedure to re-tighten discharge piping after maintenance of air-end if
discharge pipe was removed.
3. Using a wrench, tighten the discharge pipe the number of turns shown in the table below.
Over tightening of discharge pipe will cause damage to pipe thread and airend.
Air-end
Nominal pipe
Model Additional turns
diameter
6kW (7.5HP) 3/8 4 to 4.5
7kW (10HP) 1/2 3 to 3.5
Discharge pipe
Reference line
Other
Inspection of the air-end
1. Rotation of bearings
If the main shaft does not rotate smoothly, replace the air-and.
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NOTES:
NOTES:
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