National Vacuum Equipment 607 challenger series Manual

National Vacuum Equipment
Owner’s Manual
&
Operating Instructions
607 Challenger Series Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps
MADE
IN USA
Visit our web site to download pump setup guides,
brochures and other technical information.

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© 2012 National Vacuum Equipment, Inc.
Revision: 4 (Release) March 2012
No part of this manual may be reproduced without the written permission of
National Vacuum Equipment, Inc.
607 Challenger
Owner’s Record
Date of Purchase: _________________________
Purchased from: __________________________
Serial Number: ____________________________

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Counter Clockwise
Rotation
Clockwise
Rotation
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FOR INSTALLING PUMP
607 CHALLENGER SERIES PUMPS AERIAL VIEW
SHADED AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAR
FOR SERVICING THE FILTER

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Contents
Introduction 5
General Information���������������������������������������������������������5
Limited Warranty 6
Warranty ��������������������������������������������������������������������������6
607 Challenger 9
Application �����������������������������������������������������������������������9
 PumpSpecications ��������������������������������������������������������9
System Requirements ���������������������������������������������������10
Drive System ���������������������������������������������������������������� 11
Factory Settings������������������������������������������������������������� 11
Adjusting Factory Oil Settings ���������������������������������������12
Operating Instructions 13
Normal Operation ���������������������������������������������������������13
Recommended Lubricant ����������������������������������������������14
Maintenance ������������������������������������������������������������������15
Cold Weather Operation������������������������������������������������16
Troubleshooting 17
Pump overheats ������������������������������������������������������������17
Pump uses too much oil ������������������������������������������������17
Pump doesn’t turn ���������������������������������������������������������17
No vacuum ��������������������������������������������������������������������18
System Troubleshooting ������������������������������������������������18
Making a vacuum tester ������������������������������������������������19
Parts Breakdown 20
607 Challenger Series Vacuum Pumps Parts List���������20
607 Fan Cooled Parts Diagram �������������������������������������23
607 Liquid Cooled Parts Diagram����������������������������������24
607 SV Parts Diagram���������������������������������������������������25
607 Fan Cooled Parts Oil Line Routing �������������������������26
607 Liquid Cooled Oil Line Routing �������������������������������27
Automatic Oil Pump Parts List (Three Outlet) ���������������28
Automatic Oil Pump Parts Diagram (Three Outlet) �������29
Automatic Oil Pump Parts List (Four Outlet) �����������������30
Automatic Oil Pump Parts Diagram (Four Outlet) ���������31

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Introduction
General Information
About National Vacuum Equipment
Congratulations! You now own a quality vacuum/pressure pump proudly
manufactured in the U�S�A� by National Vacuum Equipment, Inc� You
havenotonlyacquiredasuperiorpieceofequipmentfromaqualied
dealer, you have hired a team of vacuum experts� We stand ready to
work with your dealer to answer your questions and provide you with the
information necessary to keep your equipment in peak working condition�
Thank you for using National Vacuum Equipment�
Our Mission
We are dedicated to the manufacture and wholesale distribution of quality
vacuum system products at a reasonable price, on a timely basis� We are
a “one-stop shop” for manufacturers and distributors of vacuum equip-
ment�
Our History
National Vacuum Equipment, Inc� was founded in 1980 by Bruce Luoma�
The Company started as a retailer of vacuum pumps� Soon after it
started, the Company secured the rights to exclusive distribution of the
Battioni vacuum pumps in North America� This helped the Company to
evolve into its current status as a wholesale supplier�
To reach the goal of becoming a full service supplier of vacuum system
components, the Company began fabrication its own line of componen-
try, purchased and developed its own line of vacuum pumps, and began
purchasing for resale various valves and accessories�
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�

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Warranty
National Vacuum Equipment, Inc.
Guarantees that the product it provides is free of manufactur-
er’s defects, including materials and workmanship� Properly
installed and maintained product is warranted for a period of
one (1) year subject to the following conditions:
1� A properly completed warranty registration card must be
received by us within 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 (1) year period shall begin the day the product is
shipped from our warehouse, unless we are provided with an
authentic copy of the original resale invoice, in which case
the one (1) year period shall begin at such invoice date�
3� The covered product must be used in an application for
which it was intended� We do not recommend our product
for particular uses or applications�
4� Vane breakage, or damage caused by vane breakage, is not
warrantable�
5� Damage caused by improper use or lack of proper
maintenance is not warrantable�
6� Manufacturer’s liability under this or any other warranty,
whether express or implied, is limited to repair of or, at the
manufacturer’s option, replacement of parts which are shown
to have been defective when shipped
Limited Warranty
607 Challenger

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7� Manufacturer’s liability shall not be enforceable for any
product until National Vacuum Equipment, Inc� has been
paid in full for such product�
8� Except to the extent expressly stated herein, manufacturer’s
liability for incidental and consequential damage is hereby
excluded to the full extent permitted by law�
9� Manufacturer’s liability as stated herin cannot be altered
exceptinwritingsignedbyanofcerofNationalVacuum
Equipment, Inc�
10� Certain products provided by National Vacuum Equipment,
Inc� are covered by their respective manufacturer’s warran-
ties (e�g�, engines used in the NVE engine drive packages)�
These products are not covered by the National Vacuum
Equipment, Inc� Manufacturer’s Warranty�
11� Final assemblers responsibility� NVE goes to great lengths
to insure the quality and proper functionality of the products
it supplies� Many products we supply are purchased for
resale or are impossible or impractical to test prior to the in-
stallation of the item in a vacuum system� It is therefore the
responsibilityofthenalassemblertothoroughlytestthe
vacuum system and components supplied to the assembler
byNVEpriortothedeliveryofthenalproducttotheend
user�
12� Not responsible for pump coupling tightness or alignment�
Customer needs to inspect periodically to ensure proper
alignment and to check tightness of set screws�
Any items found to be defective after delivery to the end user that
should have been discovered prior to deliver will qualify replace-
ment of the defective part only with absolutely no compensation for
outside labor or travel expenses� Any subsequent damage to other
components caused by the defective part will be the sole responsi-
bility of the assembler�

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Warranty Procedures
Should a potential warranty situation arise, the following
procedures must be followed:
•Contact your dealer or NVE immediately upon the occurrence of
the event and within the warranty period�
•Customer must receive a return goods authorization (RGA)
before returning product�
•All serial-numbered products must retain the NVE serial
numbertagtobequaliedforwarranty.
•Product must be returned to NVE intact for inspection before
warranty will be honored�
•Product must be returned to NVE freight prepaid in the most
economical way�
•Credit will be issued for material found to be defective upon our
inspection, based upon prices at the time of purchase�

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Application
Designed for extended operation
•Duty cycle will vary depending on several factors, such as altitude,
RPM & ambient temperature�
•The 607 Challenger is a severe duty vacuum pump,
designed to be used in liquid waste pumping systems where extended
operation is desired�
•Proven applications are:
 -Oileld   -Septic
- Restaurant Grease - Industrial Waste
Pump Specications
607 Calculated Flow Data
607 Challenger
Model-Specic
Information
RPM
Pressure (PSI) Free Flow Vacuum (in Hg)
20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 27
1500 Hp 34 32 29 27 23 23 22 21 20 19 19
CFM 282 291 301 331 357 348 338 331 310 282 244
1250 Hp 29 27 24 23 20 20 19 16 15 14 14
CFM 229 237 244 269 290 282 275 269 252 229 198
1000 Hp 26 23 20 18 15 15 14 14 13 12 12
CFM 178 184 190 209 226 220 214 209 196 178 155

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System Requirements
High Quality Components
•The 607 Challenger is a high performance vacuum pump and
requires compatible, high quality components as manufactured by
NVE�
Shutoffs
•We recommend an 8” cage and a 6” S�S� ball which is standard in
all of our primary and secondary shutoffs�
Hose
•Use 3” or larger hose to plumb your system� We recommend you
use a hose that can withstand high temperatures such as hot tar-
asphalt hose�
Pressure and Vacuum Relief Valves
•A properly adjusted pressure relief and vacuum relief valves should
also be incorporated in the system between the secondary shutoff
and the pump�
•The relief valves should be set to where the pump operates at a
maximum temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit�
1. Remove the protection cap “A”
2. Turn the spring-tighter “B”, through a spanner “C”,
Clockwise to increase the pressure, Anti-clockwise
to reduce the pressure
3. Once obtained the desired pressure, screw down the lock nut “D”
4. Screw down the protection cap and x it using the rings “E” situated
on the valve body and on the cap
1 2 3
Picture 1. 1. Unscrew the lock nut “A”
2. Turn the spring-tightener “B”
Picture 2. Once obtained the desired pressure, screw down the lock nut “A”
Picture 3. Fix the setting, using the rings “C” Situated on the body and on the spring tightener
Pressure and Vacuum
Relief Valve Setting
Instructions
Vacuum Relief Valve
Pressure Relief Valve

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Drive System
•The pump should be mounted on a level, horizontal
surface, secured with grade 8 fasteners�
•The drive system should be sized to supply the required
horsepower to the pump plus a reserve to insure long life�
•The P�T�O� must be slowly engaged or it will damage the
pump and drive components�
•Make certain that all shafts, pulleys or turning parts are
properly guarded�
•Check the ratio of the drive system prior to installation to
verify that the pump will be turning at the proper speed�
Direction of Rotation
•The direction of rotation and RPM are marked on the front
of the pump�
•The direction of rotation required by your drive system
should be determined prior to ordering the pump� Please
payspecialattentiontotheorientationofthenallter,
which varies with rotation�
Factory Settings
•The automatic lubrication pumps are set at the factory during
pump testing and should require no further adjustment during
pump installation� The pump should consume 12 oz� - 15 oz�
of oil per hour� Please contact us if oil usage is outside of
these parameters�
•It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure proper vacuum
and pressure settings and RPM�

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Adjusting Factory Oil Settings
The automatic oil pump is a metered piston-type pump� Before
adjusting the oilers, please follow these basic trouble shooting steps�
If after following these steps it is determined that an oil adjustment is
needed, then please follow the basic steps below�
1� Make sure the pump (tank) is not under vacuum
between jobs�
2� Fill the oil tank to the top at night� Check the oil level
before service the next day to ensure no internal leak-
ing�
3� Monitor the period of use and measure the oil required
to replenish the tank (this should be 12 oz� - 15 oz� per
hour)� Compare this with the oil collected from the oil
catchmufer.
1� Disconnect the hose running from your remote oil
reservoir to the pump intake�
2� Oilowischangedbyadjustingthelengthofthestroke
of the piston�
3� To adjust the oil rate, remove cap [P16]� Under this cap
youwillndajamnut[P15]andadjustingscrew[P11]
4� Loosen the jam nut and turn adjusting screw clockwise
toreduceoiloworcounterclockwisetoincreaseoil
ow.
5� When making adjustments do so one turn of the screw
at a time and test before making further adjustments�

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Operating Instructions
607 Challenger
Normal Operation
Oil Reservoir
• Checkoilreservoirdailyandllasrequired.
• Drain and clean periodically depending on service�
Temperature
• Check exhaust temperature� It must not exceed 375 degrees
Fahrenheit at any time�
Recommended RPM
• Do not operate the pump faster than the recommended rpm of
1250� 1500 RPM is for intermittent use only�
• Too low of an RPM can cause the vanes to clatter (inconsistent
contact with the housing) causing wear�
Suction Valve
• To operate the suction valve, move the handle in the appropriate
direction for either vacuum or pressure; center is neutral�
Vacuum Levels
• Do not operate your pump for extended periods of time at
vacuum levels which cause the pump to exceed 375 degrees
Fahrenheit exhaust gas temperature�
Guards
• Make certain all guards are in place prior to running your pump�
Think Safety!

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Recommended Lubricant
• We recommend that turbine oil be used in our pumps�
Turbine oil is much more resistant to breakdown due to
heat than normal motor oil, thereby avoiding the prob-
lems associated with motor oil such as lacquering and
excessive wear�
•Acceptable oils include:
1� *NVE ISO 68 Oil
2� Penzoil Penzabell 68 T�O�
3� Shell Turbo 68
4� Mobil D�T�E� Heavy - Medium
5� Texaco Regal R & O 68
* NVE ISO 68 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�

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Maintenance
Washing
• Periodically wash the mud and dirt off of your pump as it
must be clean to allow heat to radiate from it�
Flushing
Werecommendperiodicushingofyourpump.Todothis:
1� Connectthehosetotheushvalvelocatedonthesideof
the inlet port�
2� Put the end of the hose in a one pint container of diesel
fuel� Start your pump and run as slow as possible�
3� With the suction valve in the vacuum position, monitor the
dieselowtoyourpump.
4� When the diesel fuel is gone, switch the suction valve to
neutral and run the pump for 2 minutes�
5� Speed the pump up to normal RPM, switch the suction
valve to vacuum�
6� Remove the hose and close the valve�
7� Properlydisposeofusedoilandushinguid.
Checking Vane Wear
• We recommend checking vane wear at least every 12
months�
• Anewvaneisushwiththeoutsidediameteroftherotor.
• Remove the plug from the vane check port, insert a rod
to rotor O�D�, rotate rotor until the rod falls into one of the
vane slots� If the rod falls more than a 1/4” into any of the
7 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 emergen-
cies�

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Cold Weather Operation
Conrm pump is not frozen.
• Priortoengagingthepump,turnbyhandtoconrmitis
not frozen�
If pump is frozen, thaw it.
• If the pump is frozen, thaw it out by moving 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�

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Troubleshooting
NVE 607
Vacuum Pump
Pump overheats
•No oil in pump
•Oil adjustment set too lean
•RPM too fast
•Prolonged operation at excessive vacuum or pressure levels
•Pump is dirty
•Inletlterisclogged.
Pump uses too much oil
•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

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No vacuum
•Suction valve is in neutral
•Worn seals or vanes
•Pump is not turning fast enough
•Check valve or suction valve is clogged
•Leakinthetankorttings
•Collapsed hose between the pump and shutoffs
•Inletlterclogged
System Troubleshooting
Locating the source of the trouble
If you notice a decrease in pump performance, start troubleshooting
at the pump�
• 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 607
Challenger in new condition will develop 27-28�5” hg�
• If the pump checks out ok, check the vacuum level at the
secondary, then the primary shutoff� Keep working your
waybackuntilyoundtheproblem.
For rebuild instructions please visit our website at
www.natvac.com or call us at 800-253-5500

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Making a vacuum tester
1� Procureaangetomountonyour4-wayvalve,a
short 3” pipe nipple, a 3” pipe cap and a vacuum
gage�
2� Drill and tap a 1/4” N�P�T� thread in the pipe cap�
3� Assembletheange,nipple,pipecapand
vacuum gage�
4� Removeaangefromthefour-wayvalveonyour
pump�
5� Startthepumpandconrmthelocationyouhave
chosen to test from is at vacuum�
6� UsingtheexistingO-ring,fastenthetestingange
to your pump�
7� Start your pump and read the vacuum level on the
gauge�

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ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1A 1 120-001-367 HOUSING, 367 PINNED ENDPLATE
1B 1 120-001-607A HOUSING, 607A MACHINED
1C 1 120-001-367-L HOUSING, 367 WATER COOLED
2 1 120-005-367 ROTOR, HVY DTY 360 SLOTTING
3 2 120-009-367 SEAL SLEEVE, 360HD & 367
4 1 120-003-003
120-003-002
ENDPLATE, CCW MACHINED 607 (CW PUMP)
ENDPLATE, CW MACHINED 607 (CCW PUMP)
5 2 120-045-001 SPRING, WAVE WIRE 3.50"
6 2 120-021-367 COVER PLATE, 367 WATER JACKET
7 1 120-046-367 SPRING, CHECK VALVE 367
8 1 120-041-367 POPPET, 3" CHECK VALVE
9 1 120-042-367 RETAINER RING, 3" (360 & 367)
10 1 120-320-001 HOUSING, FILTER-INTEGRAL
11 1 120-062-001 PLUG, 4-WAY, 607
12 1 120-064-003 O-RING, 2-240 VITON
13 1 120-065-002 TOWER, 3" RM MACHINED
14 2 120-063-367 FLANGE, 3" NPT
15 1 120-064-004 O-RING, 2-265 VITON
16 1 120-310-001 COVER, FILTER 607/866
17 1 120-220 THERMOMETER, 50- 400 DEG, 2" FACE, 2.5" STEM, 1/4" - 18NPT
18 1 120-060-001 HANDLE, 367 GEN 2
19 2 120-064-002 O-RING, 2-214 VITON
20 2 120-064-001 O-RING, 2-154 VITON
21 1 120-314-001 FILTER ELEMENT, 60 MESH
22 1 120-045 4-WAY FV SPRING (COMPRESSED)
23 2 120-055-367 GASKET, FRONT BEARING COVER
24 7 120-007-367 VANE: 350, 360 & 367
25 4 120-018-367 SEAL, 60X72X8 VITON SGL LIP
26 2 120-039-367 GASKET, FLANGE INT/EXH
27 2 120-004-367 GASKET, 367 END PLATE
28 2 120-053 SEAL, 40X52X7 VITON
29 2 120-019-367 BEARING, NJ 308 L1308B
30 1 120-102 VALVE, DRAIN 1/8" NPT
31 2 120-058 PLUG, BRASS 1/8" NPT, HEX HD.
32 1 320-LF8 DRIVE TAB
33 1 320-LW32BD
320-LW32BS
OIL PUMP, 4 PORT (CW PUMP)
OIL PUMP, 4 PORT (CCW PUMP)
34 1 320-R31 GASKET, OIL PUMP
35 2 120-022-367 GASKET, 367/506 COVER PLATE
36 1 120-006 KEY, 3/8" X3/8" X 2
37 1 120-059 PLUG, BRASS 1/4" NPT, HEX HD.
38 1 120-220-1 1/8" NPT THERMOMETER 220 F
39 1 120-047-1 DRAIN PLUG, 3/4" NPT MAGNETIC
40 1 120-047 DRAIN PLUG, 3/4" NPT
41 1 120-107 TAG, SERIAL NUMBER, BRASS
NVE 607 Challenger Series |Parts List