Nuvair 8060, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual Open Vertical Electric MCH13 16 Rev 05 20 www nuvair com ...

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Page 3: ...l contains important safety information and should always be available to those personnel operating this equipment Read understand and retain all instructions before operating this equipment to prevent injury or equipment damage Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within Nuvair however retains the right to modify its contents without notice If you have problem...

Page 4: ...g 17 7 1 Electrical Connection 17 8 0 Daily Checks 17 8 1 Lubricating Oil Level Check 17 8 2 Check that Refill Hoses are in Good Condition 17 9 0 Storing Technical Documents 17 10 0 Gauges 18 10 1 Fill Pressure Gauge 18 10 2 Optional Interstage Pressure Gauges 18 11 0 Safety Valve Checks 19 12 0 Bottle Refill 19 13 0 Maintenance 21 13 1 Foreword 21 13 2 General 21 13 3 Unscheduled Work 21 13 4 Sch...

Page 5: ...ting the Compressor Out of Service 29 20 1 Waste Disposal 30 20 2 Dismantling the Compressor 30 21 0 In Case of Fire 31 22 0 Maintenance Register 31 22 1 Customer Service 31 22 2 Scheduled Maintenance 31 22 3 Using the Compressor Under Heavy Duty Conditions 31 22 4 Nuvair Customer Care Contact 31 23 0 Spare Parts List 32 Appendix Supply and Breathing Air Specifications 33 Filter Element Life Facto...

Page 6: ... compressor operators maintenance personnel must read this entire manual with due care and attention and observe the instructions information contained herein Company owners ensure that the operator has the required training for operation of the compressor and that he she has read the manual 1 2 Important Information for the User The information instructions for compressor use contained in this ma...

Page 7: ... using the compressor gain familiarity with the tasks to be completed and the admissible working position 2 The operator must always have the instruction manual to hand 3 Plan all work with due care and attention 4 You must have a detailed understanding of where and how the compressor is to be used 5 Before starting work make sure that safety devices are working properly and that their use is unde...

Page 8: ...ure to observe this rule The compressor is guaranteed as per the contractual agreements made at the time of sale Failure to observe the regulations and instructions for use contained in this manual shall render the warranty null and void 1 6 Purpose of the Machine The high pressure compressor model Open Vertical Electric has been designed and built for the purpose of producing breathing air by dra...

Page 9: ...flex hose that connects to the bottle also called the refill hose must be in good condition especially in the areas near the fittings The plastic sheath that covers the hose must not show any signs of abrasion otherwise moisture could get in and corrode the steel braid thus weakening it The hose must be changed periodically yearly or when it shows signs of wear Failure to observe this rule could s...

Page 10: ...lustrated safety tasks The safety information and the general information given in this manual are highly important 1 8 Where the Compressor may be used The high pressure compressor model Open Vertical Electric has been designed and built for the purpose of producing breathing air by drawing it from the surrounding environment The surrounding environment air must be free from any harmful fumes or ...

Page 11: ... 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 This equipment is used to provide breathing Air for the purpose of life support Read this manual in its entirety Failure to heed the warnings and cautions contained in this document may result in severe injury or death The equipment you will be using to com...

Page 12: ...e parts are left on the Compressor System 13 Do not use flammable solvents for cleaning the Air Inlet Filters or elements and other parts 14 Exercise cleanliness during maintenance and when making repairs Keep dirt away from parts by covering parts and exposed openings with clean cloth or Kraft paper 15 Do not operate the compressor without guards shields and screens in place 16 Do not install a s...

Page 13: ...te Vibration Isolation Mounts Rubber Vibration Isolating Frame Feet Collapsible Carrying Handles Lubricant Nuvair 455 Food Grade Lubricant Optional Tropical and Tropical Plus Compressors for high heat humidity applications Additional Filtration Tower Motor Starter Pre set Pressure Shutdown Switch Dial a Pressure Set able Shutdown Switch Stainless Steel Frame Hour Meter Automatic Condensate Drains ...

Page 14: ... Frame Motor Starter Box with On Off Switch and Hour Meter Pressure Regulator for Auto Drains Vibration Isolating Motor Plate Mounts Breathing Air Filter Tower Filter p n SC000440 MHC Units Shown With Optional Equipment Inter stage Pressure Gauges Auto Drains Water and Oil Separator Body Hour Meter On Off Switch ...

Page 15: ...an additional coalescing tower and cooling tubes for the first compression stage The Tropical Plus Block for High Heat Humidity Applications offers the same features as the standard Tropical Block with the addition of a high pressure oil pump and cartridge type oil filter to aid in lubrication and cooling ...

Page 16: ... 10 Amp 7 5 hp 5 5 kW Model 8061 3 RPM 1200 1450 Sound Level 3 Meters 81 dB 80 96 dB Max Operating Pressure 5000 psi 345 bar Number of Stages 3 Number of Fill Hoses 1 2 Condensate Drain Manual Auto Drain Optional Dimensions L x W x H 32 x 36 x 52 in 81 x 91 x 132 cm Weight 410 420 lbs 186 191 kg Lubrication Splash lubrication capacity 1 8 L Air Quality DIN 3188 CGA Grade E NFPA 1500 EN12021 Based ...

Page 17: ...ing the install determines the plug necessary Make sure your electrician follows approved and compliant standards for your location 8 0 Daily Checks Inspect the exterior of the compressor couplings pipes pneumatic components etc Check for any oil leaks Replace parts where necessary or contact Nuvair 8 1 Lubricating Oil Level Check Check that the level of lubricating oil is within acceptable limits...

Page 18: ...Open Vertical Electric 18 www nuvair com 10 0 Gauges 10 1 Fill Pressure Gauge Pressure at the fill whip 10 2 Optional Interstage Pressure Gauges Fill Pressure Gauge 3rd 2nd 1st Stage Pressures ...

Page 19: ...onnector a to the tank valve b Screw in the fixing knob c until it is completely tightened Check that the bleed valve f is closed by rotating it clockwise Open the valve d by rotating it counter clockwise Open the valve e by rotating it counter clockwise Start the compressor When the refill has been completed the compressor shuts down automatically Close valves d and e by rotating them clockwise O...

Page 20: ...ure must maintain a safety distance of at least 9 feet 3 meters Also it is forbidden to disconnect the hoses from the fittings or the refill tap while the machine is under pressure Should bottles show evident signs of internal or external corrosion do not refill them even if they have been tested Use only tested bottles as proven by a test stamp and or certificate The working and bottle refill pre...

Page 21: ... released During disassembly and re assembly of the compressor always use suitable wrenches tools so as not to damage the relevant components Loosen stiff parts with a copper or plastic mallet When refitting parts make sure they are clean and lubricated sufficiently Compressor maintenance tasks must only be carried out by authorized personnel and recorded on page 31 Maintenance Log of this manual ...

Page 22: ...Filter on Tropical Plus During the compressor s initial break in period the original oil and filter must be changed after the first 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 TM Synthetic Food Grade Lubricant or Nuvair 75...

Page 23: ...imum level halfway up the indicator tube Open the top fill plug Top off with oil until the level returns within the max and min limits Close the fill plug After running the compressor the lubricant will be very hot Take care when removing the drain plug and draining the lubricant to avoid burns Recommended Breathing Air Compressor Lubricant is changed when the first 50 hours of use is reached then...

Page 24: ... hexagonal head screws or socket screws lubricated with grease except for specific cases indicated in the manual Pipe connections swivel nuts should be finger tight plus an additional 1 2 turn 6 bolt and 4 bolt torque sequence 15 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 4in wide and 3 4in long These ite...

Page 25: ...with a new one Re attach the air filter cover Do not carry out these tasks if the compressor has just shut down and is hot wait for the compressor to cool down All maintenance work must be carried out with the compressor OFF and the power supply lead unplugged from the wall socket If the compressor is used in a dusty environment the intake filter change interval should be reduced to every 100 hour...

Page 26: ... Canister 7 Close Manual Condensate Valve Be sure that all pressure has been relieved from the system prior to opening any filtration canister Failure to vent pressure from the system prior to opening the canister can lead to serious personal injury or death Difficulty turning the filter cap may indicate there still is pressure in the filter canister If the compressor is located in an area where t...

Page 27: ...5 21 5 50 10 46 5 39 Filter replacement frequency MCH 13 Tropical Blocks Calculations for Single CAN 35 Tower with X65247 Filter Temperature F Temperature C Filter duration hours Filter duration hours ambient air temp MCH 13 Mk I Tropical MCH 13 Mk II Tropical Plus 122 50 10 20 104 40 17 34 86 30 28 56 68 20 50 100 50 10 60 120 41 5 70 140 32 0 80 160 Filter replacement frequency MCH16 Tropical Bl...

Page 28: ...t be opened manually every 5 10 minutes 18 0 Electrical Power Connection 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 Electrical wiring and connections should be made by a certified e...

Page 29: ...pressor for a few minutes without actually filling bottles so as to flush out all the residual condensate Stop the compressor disassemble the intake filter restart the compressor and spray a few drops of oil into the air intake hole so that a light film of lubricant is aspirated and penetrates the interior of the compressor Stop the compressor and refit the air intake filter Clean the external par...

Page 30: ...s Exhausted oils special wastes and toxic harmful waste must be collected by authorized companies It is especially important that exhausted oils be disposed of in compliance with the laws in the country of use Disassembly and demolition must only be carried out by qualified personnel 20 2 Dismantling the compressor Dismantle the compressor in accordance with all the precautions imposed by the laws...

Page 31: ...quire that the work be carried out by trained personnel For the latter we recommend you always contact our office This section provides a simple tool with which to request assistance and register completed scheduled maintenance work Start up and maintenance checks tasks once completed by our qualified technician are registered in this maintenance chapter by way of an official stamp signature and i...

Page 32: ...t Food Grade Nitrox Compatible Nuvair 451 1 Gal Other Sizes Available 9406 Nuvair 751 1 Gal Other Sizes Available 9403 HP Filter Elements Compressor Tower Filter Absorbent Filter SC000440 M Triplex Filter SC000440 MHC Optional Canister Filter Absorbent Filter SC000543 M Triplex Filter SC000543 MHC Air Intake Filter Element SC000370 Tropical Plus Oil Filter Cartridge F0 220030 PP ...

Page 33: ...must contain 0 003 PPM Oil Vapor All breathing Nitrox produced for diving must be purified to meet these same requirements except for oxygen content Nitrox oxygen content must measure within 1 O2 of the specified value of the mixture using a properly calibrated Oxygen Analyzer i e Nitrox produced with a target content of 32 O2 must measure in the range of 31 33 O2 Periodic air quality testing to a...

Page 34: ...m are considered expendable and are not covered under the terms of this policy This includes maintenance and consumable items listed as part of a suggested maintenance program included with system documentation Return Policy Application for warranty service can be made by contacting Nuvair during regular business hours and requesting a Return Material Authorization number Materials that are found ...

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Page 36: ... for any necessary warranty work and as a means of communication that allows 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 Change Date Description of Change 08 2013 Updated pictures and informat...

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