Owner s Manual A800185 VMAC Eliminator After-Cooler 1 www.vmacair.com
Contents VMAC Document Revisions..1 Equipment Specifications and Accessories... 2 Safety... 3 Installation... 5 Calibration/Testing... 7 Operation... 9 Drawings and Components... 10 Warranty... 11 VMAC Document Revisions Document # 1930225 Version Revision Details Revised by/date Checked by/date Approved Date by/date Implemented A Engineering release MH 10 Dec 2014 MP 06 Feb 2015 RD 04 Feb 2015 03 Mar 2015 1 2
Equipment Specifications and Accessories Air Requirements: 80CFM-185CFM Electrical Requirements: 12V DC Connections: 1 NPT Intake & Discharge Accessories: Optional mounting bracket kit: A700143 After-Cooler and FRL/Water Separator Mounting Details 2 3
Safety Important Safety Notice The information contained within this manual is based on sound engineering principles, research, extensive field experience and technical information. Information is constantly changing with the addition of new models, assemblies and service techniques. If a discrepancy is noted in this manual, contact VMAC prior to initiating or proceeding with service. Current information may clarify the matter. Any person with knowledge of such discrepancies who performs any work on the system, service and repair assumes all risks. Only proven service procedures by qualified personnel are recommended. Anyone who departs from the specific instructions provided in this manual must first assure that their safety and that of others is not being compromised and that there will be no adverse effects on the performance or the operational safety of the equipment. VMAC will not be held responsible for any liability, injuries, loss or damage to individuals or to equipment as a result of the failure of any person to properly adhere to the procedures set out in this manual or standard safety practices. Safety should be your first consideration in performing service operations. If you have any questions concerning the procedures set out in this manual or require any more information on details that are not included in this manual, please contact VMAC before beginning any work. Our local number is 1-250-740-3200, and our toll free number is 1-800-738-8622. To order parts, contact your VMAC dealer. Your dealer will ask for the VMAC serial number, part number, description and quantity. To locate you nearest dealer, call 1-888-241-2289, or see our website at www.vmacair.com and click Find a Dealer. Safety Messages This symbol is used to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Read the message that follows and be aware of the possibility of injury or death. This symbol is used to call your attention to instructions on a specific procedure that if not followed may damage or reduce the useful life of the compressor. This symbol is used to call your attention to additional instructions involving fire hazards. Note: It is impossible to warn about every conceivable hazard; let good common sense be your guide. 3 4
Safety Precautions Observe the following general safety rules: Pay attention to the system during operation; do not leave it unattended Follow safe work practices and wear appropriate safety equipment when operating air powered equipment, particularly eye and hearing protection Follow all safety precautions for mechanical work Follow safety procedures for the type of work being completed Avoid all contact with pressurized air; if it penetrates skin, it can enter the bloodstream and cause serious bodily harm or death Do not breathe the compressor air. Vaporized oil is a severe respiratory hazard Avoid contact with drive belts and stay clear of all moving parts when the system is operating To prevent compressor explosion or fire, make sure that the air entering the compressor is free of flammable vapors To prevent compressor explosion or fire, make sure that correct servicing procedures and intervals are observed Vaporized oil propelled by high pressure is an explosive mixture 4 5
Installation Locate the Eliminator After-Cooler in a suitable location that provides good air flow and easy accessibility. The selected location must have at least eight inches of clearance between all sides of the Eliminator and any other objects. There should be sufficient space to connect air lines, wiring and access the manual drain. Ensure the Eliminator is mounted after the receiver tank if one is being used. 1. Place the Eliminator After-Cooler in position and drill the appropriate mounting holes. 2. Fasten the rubber mount feet securely. If using VMAC optional mount kit A700143, install the After- Cooler unit to the brackets, then fasten the brackets securely. 3. Connect the supply line from the air source to the Air In From Compressor fitting. Support the fitting on the Eliminator with a wrench to prevent damage. 4. Connect the delivery line to the Water Separator to the Air Out to Water Separator fitting. Support the fitting on the Eliminator with a wrench to prevent damage. 5. Place the Water Separator & FRL combination unit in a position where the filters can be easily monitored and changed then drill the appropriate mounting holes. It is important to mount the Water Separator & FRL below the level of the After-Cooler to improve moisture flow and prevent freeze up in cold climates. 6. Route the drain lines from the water separator and the air filter so water can drain on to the ground. 7. Connect the delivery line from the Eliminator to the water separator. Make sure the hose does not get routed lower than the water separator. Refer to the chart below for the minimum hose diameter allowed between after cooler and water separator. It is best practice to install the largest hose available to reduce pressure drops across the system. Compressor CFM Up to 5 Feet Up to 10 Feet Up to 25 Feet 150 CFM - 185 CFM 1 1 ¼ 1 ½ 5 6
E L I M IN A T O R 8. Connect the red wire from the Eliminator After-Cooler to a key- switched 12-volt source through a 20-amp fuse using the wire size recommended in the following table. 9. Connect the green wire to a good body ground using the wire size recommended in the following table. Length of Wire Recommended Wire Gauge Less than 5 feet 14 Gauge 5 to 8 feet 12 Gauge Over 8 feet 10 Gauge 10. Splice the white wire from the Eliminator After-Cooler to the white clutch wire at the VMAC VR compressor using 18 gauge wire. 11. If the Eliminator After-Cooler is not used in conjunction with a VMAC VR compressor, connect the white wire to a power source through an on/off switch using 18 gauge wire. 12 V source 20 A Red Green White VR compressor clutch wire 6 7
Calibration/Testing 1. If the truck is equipped with a VMAC VR system, place the manual transmission in neutral or the automatic transmission in park and fully apply the park brake. 2. Start and run the engine long enough to stabilize at base idle and reach normal operating temperature. 3. Close all compressor air system outlets. 4. Press the ON button on the VMAC VR system display box to engage the air compressor. 5. Verify that the fan on the Eliminator After-Cooler is running and that air is blowing out of the grill on the front of the unit. The unit has an auto-drain function that will vent water when it reaches a pre-determined level. There is no operational test for this function, ensure that the system vents water during operation. 7 8
FAN AIR FLOW DIRECTION AIR IN FROM COMPRESSOR AIR OUT TO WATER SEPARATOR / FRL UNIT 88 AIR IN FROM COOLER AIR OUT TO AIR TOOLS 8 9
Operation If the Eliminator is correctly wired into the compressors on/off switch there will be no required manual input to activate or deactivate the Eliminator fan. If the Eliminator is installed on a separate compressor and using an auxiliary switch for activation, this switch should be turned on as soon as the compressor is turned on. The fan should then be turned off when the compressor is turned off. At the end of the day or shift, shut the compressor system down, vent the air, then open the manual drain valve on the side of the cooler to drain the air line of moisture to avoid freeze-up in cold weather. Leave the valve open until you are ready to start the compressor again. To avoid freeze up in cold climates it is critical that the system is completely discharged after each use using the manual drain on side of Eliminator. This allows the water separator to completely drain out the moisture preventing ice damage to the internal components. During daily operating the inlet air fitting can become very hot, never touch the inlet fitting with your bare hands without allow sufficient cooling down of the unit. 10 9
Drawings and Components 2 3 5 6 ITEM. QTY. PART# DESCRIPTION 1 1 6000456 TRAY, BASE,AIR DRYER 2 1 6000458 COVER, AIR DRYER 3 2 1500598 RIVET, ALUMINUM, CLOSED END, 1/8" 4 1 6000457 PANEL, REAR,AIR DRYER 5 34 1500587 SCREW,SL,MC IND HEX 10-32 X 5/8-SS 6 34 1570488 WASHER, NYLON, 3/16 7 1 6000455 PANEL, FRONT,AIR DRYER 4 1 ITEM. QTY. PART# DESCRIPTION 8 4 1500596 VIBRATION MOUNT,NAT RUBBER, 1/4-20 9 4 1570499 WASHER, FLAT, THICK, SS 1/4 10 4 1550527 NUT, NYLOK, S/S, 1/4-20 11 2 3200446 ADAPTOR, AFTERCOOLER, 185 12 1 6000659 SHROUD, FAN, AIR DRYER 13 6 1500595 RIVET, ALU, STANDARD, BLIND 1/4" 14 2 2200133 CLAMP, INSULATED DOUBLE TUBE, 1/4 15 4 1520627 BOLT, HHCS, FL, PL, M8 X 1.25 X 20 16 1 1500631 SCREW, PHMS, M5 X 8 17 1 5000168 VALVE, MANUAL DRAIN 18 2 5830116 O-RING, VITON, ORB-16 19 1 3550891 HARNESS, FAN, A800185 20 1 3600124 COOLER, #16 ORB PORTS 21 1 3501070 FAN, 11" PUSHER 12V 22 6 1570163 WASHER, FLAT, 3/16 23 6 1550524 NUT, NYLOCK, 10-32 21 10 9 8 23 22 7 12 13 15 16 20 19 17 11 18 14 1 2 ITEM. QTY. PART# DESCRIPTION 1 1 3600162 FILTER, MOISTURE SEPARATOR, 185 2 1 4900205 NIPPLE, HEX, 1 NPT 3 1 3600161 ASSEMBLY, FRL, 185 CFM 4 36 1700055 HOSE, BRAKE BLACK, 1/4 5 36 1700630 HOSE, DRAIN, 1/4" ID 6 1 2200229 CLAMP, SPRING, 5/16 OD 3 4 10 6 11 5
Warranty GENERAL PROVISIONS AND LIMITATIONS VMAC, Division of Mangonel Investments Corporation, (hereafter VMAC ) warrants to each original retail purchaser (hereafter Buyer ) of its new Accessory Product (hereafter Product(s) ) from VMAC or its authorized Dealers that such Product(s) are, at the time of delivery to the Buyer, free of manufacturer defects in material and workmanship. NO WARRANTY IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO Any Product(s) which have, in VMAC s judgment, been subject to negligence, accident or improper storage, installation, application, operation or maintenance, or have been repaired or altered in such a way that affects the Product(s) adversely. Components or accessories manufactured, warranted and serviced by others. Damages caused from service and repairs and corrections with minimum action, such as adjustments and inspections, or replacement of items. Consequential damages caused by Product(s) failure. Any Product(s) if other than VMAC s genuine components are used in the Product(s). Normal wear and tear of Product(s). WARRANTY PERIOD The warranty period will commence 30 days from date of shipment from VMAC. The Product(s) is warranted against manufacturer defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months. Replacement components of Product(s), shall be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. VMAC OBLIGATIONS VMAC s obligation is limited to repairing or, at VMAC s option, replacing, during normal business hours at an authorized service facility of VMAC, any component, which in VMAC s judgment is proven to be defective as warranted. VMAC s obligation is limited to Product(s) proven to be warranted. No liability is accepted for any consequential damages, injuries or expenses directly or indirectly related to Product(s) failure. BUYER OBLIGATIONS Buyer shall notify VMAC of the alleged defect within 10 days of initial discovery and return the allegedly defective component(s) within 30 days of initial discovery. The Buyer must prepay all costs associated with the warranty claim and submit receipts and/or invoices to VMAC for evaluation. If required by VMAC, the Buyer must return components claimed under this warranty to a facility designated by VMAC for evaluation, to establish a claim under this warranty. DISCLAIMER AND WARRANTY SERVICE Any labor costs claimed in excess of VMAC s set rate and/or times are not provided by this warranty. If applicable, any labor costs in excess of VMAC rate schedules caused by, but not limited to, location or inaccessibility of the equipment, travel time or labor provided by unauthorized service personnel are not provided by this warranty. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties or obligations, express or implied. VMAC expressly disclaims all implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Warranty claims must be pre-authorized by VMAC, and the components returned via prepaid freight using the designated Returned Merchandise Authorization number and form 11 12