Champion CC1016953 Low Oil Switch For R Series Pumps

CC1016953 Champion Low Oil Switch is a new-style safety accessory for Champion R-Series piston air compressors, compatible with the R15B and R30D models. This low oil switch functions as an oil-level monitor that automatically shuts down the compressor when oil is too low, helping prevent engine and bearing damage from inadequate lubrication. The kit is presented as a replacement for older oil-switch assemblies, listed as replacing CC1005988 and the prior CC1016953 kit, ensuring continued compatibility with the R-Series safety system. Champion’s R-Series documentation describes the safety lineup as including a low oil-level monitor and a high-temperature switch (NEMA 1 or 4), underscoring the role of the oil switch in preventing operation under low-oil conditions. Used on Champion R-Series open-frame reciprocating compressors, the CC1016953 kit covers models such as R15B and R30D and sits alongside other protective devices as part of the series’ safety architecture. When installed, it contributes to the series’ standard safety features that help minimize unplanned downtime by guarding against lubricant depletion, a common concern in industrial air compressor applications such as manufacturing, automotive, and maintenance shops, where Champion R-Series units are employed.