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INTRODUCTION
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Champion PL Series compressors are the result of advanced engineering and skilled manufacturing. To be assured
of receiving maximum service from this machine the owner must exercise care in its operation and maintenance.
This book is written to give the operator and maintenance department essential information for day-to-day operation,
maintenance and adjustment. Careful adherence to these instructions will result in economical operation and
minimum downtime.
WARRANTY
Champion Five Year Warranty
"PL" Series Compressors
CHAMPION warrants each new compressor pump manufactured by CHAMPION, mounted on a factory assembled
unit, to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of sixty (60)
months from date of installation or sixty-six (66) months from date of shipment by CHAMPION or CHAMPION
distributor, whichever may occur first. Applies to the compressor pump only
, excluding head valves. Valves,
controls and accessories are warranted for the first year only. Compressor pumps purchased separately would
carry a one year warranty.
This five year extended warranty will be prorated over the 5 years as follows:
First Year - 100% Allowance, Parts and Labor
Second Year - 90% Allowance, Parts and Labor
Third Year - 80% Allowance, Parts and Labor
Fourth Year - 70% Allowance, Parts and Labor
Fifth Year - 60% Allowance, Parts and Labor
Applies to CHAMPION logo, tank or base mounted complete compressors only.
Express Limited Warranty
CHAMPION warrants each new air compressor unit manufactured by CHAMPION to be free from defects in material
and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of twelve (12) months from date of installation or eighteen
(18) months from date of shipment by CHAMPION or CHAMPION distributor, whichever may occur first.
CHAMPION makes no warranty in respect to components and accessories furnished to CHAMPION by third parties,
such as ELECTRIC MOTORS, GASOLINE ENGINES and CONTROLS, which are warranted only to the extent of the
original manufacturer's warranty to CHAMPION. To have warranty consideration, electric motors must be equipped
with thermal overload protection.
The extended five year warranty will apply to ASME air receivers provided they are installed on rubber vibro isolator
pads or approved equivalent.
When a compressor pump, or component is changed or replaced during the warranty period, the new/replaced item is
warranted for only the remainder of the original warranty period.
Repair, replacement or refund in the manner and within the time provided shall constitute CHAMPION'S sole liability
and your exclusive remedy resulting from any nonconformity or defect. CHAMPION SHALL NOT IN ANY EVENT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT
LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
SPECIAL DAMAGES, ARISING WITH RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMENT OR ITS FAILURE TO OPERATE, EVEN IF
CHAMPION HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF.
CHAMPION MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND, EXCEPT THAT OF TITLE,
AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. NO SALESMAN OR
OTHER REPRESENTATIVE OF CHAMPION HAS AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY WARRANTIES