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Vmac VR70 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 V R 7 0 U N D E R H O O D A I R C O MP R E S S O R I N S T A L L A T I O N MA N U A L S y s t e m V 9 0 0 1 1 2 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 1 F o r d S u p e r D u t y F 2 5 0 - F 3 5 0 6 .

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.3 Safety Test ................40 6.4 After Starting the Engine Checklist ........41 6.5 Setup, Performance Testing and Adjustments ...... 42 6.6 Auxiliary Air Receiver ............. 43 Accessory Products from VMAC ........... 44 VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-888-241-2289 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 4: Important Information

    This symbol is used to call your attention to additional instructions or special emphasis on a specific procedure. The information in this manual is intended for certified VMAC installers who have been trained in installation procedures and for people with mechanical trade certification who have the tools and equipment to properly and safely perform the installation.
  • Page 5 The VMAC warranty form is located at the back of this manual. This warranty form must be completed and mailed or faxed to VMAC at the time of installation for any subsequent warranty claim to be considered valid. To order parts, contact your VMAC dealer. Your dealer will ask for the VMAC serial number, part number, description and quantity.

  • Page 6: General Information

    Different frame designations will affect the tank mounting position. If you have to move the tank, the lines may be too short. Measure the hose shortfall and order a Hose Extender Kit. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 7: Part 1: Warranty And System Id

    Complete the warranty form. The VMAC warranty form is located at the back of this manual. This warranty form must be completed and mailed or faxed to VMAC at the time of installation for any subsequent warranty claim to be considered valid.
  • Page 8 Figure 1.1 VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 9 As part of the installation process, ensure that the caution decal regarding the heavy duty water pump is affixed in an obvious location so that it can be seen by maintenance personnel. (Figure 1.3) Figure 1.3 VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-888-241-2289 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 10: Part 2: Preparing For Installation

    Temporarily tie the reservoir up and out of the way of the shroud. Note: The cap will leak if the reservoir is not kept upright. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 11 □ Cut away all of the webbing on the bottom of the air box mount. Do not remove the webbing on top of the air box mount (Figure 2.3). VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-888-241-2289 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 12 □ Unbolt and disconnect the fan wire harness from the fan shroud. □ Unclip the large wire bundle and radiator hose from the bottom of the fan shroud. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 13 Loosen the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts, Refer to Figure 2.7. □ Remove the accessory drive belt. □ Remove the 4 pulley bolts, and the coolant pump pulley. □ Remove the 4 pump bolts and the coolant pump. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-888-241-2289 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 14 Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft-lb) Stage 3: Tighten an additional 45 degrees. □ Install the coolant pump pulley and 4 bolts. □ Install the accessory drive belt. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 15 5/16 Washers ABS HCU Module OEM Nuts ABS HCU Bracket M8 x 16 Bolts OEM Bolt ABS HCU Bracket M8 Nut Driver Side Suspension Tower 5/16 Washer Figure 2.8 VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-888-241-2289 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 16 Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid from an unopened container that meets Ford specifications. If you do not follow these instructions you risk system contamination, brake component damage and serious personal injury. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 17: Part 3: Installing The Main Bracket, Compressor & Cooler

    05-Dec-2011 require modifications for proper fitment. Valve Covers Manufactured Valve Covers Manufactured Before 05-Dec-2011 After 05-Dec-2011 (Aluminum) (Composite) This corner gets trimmed This tab gets removed Figure 3.1 VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-888-241-2289 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 18 □ On Vehicles manufactured after 05-Dec-2011 with composite valve covers remove the wire harness mounting tab shown Figure 3.4 using a die grinder or pneumatic cut off wheel ( VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 19 Ensure the bracket is not touching the valve cover when installed. If necessary trim the valve cover as required until proper fitment is obtained. Wire Hold Down Clip Figure 3.5 VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-888-241-2289 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 20 MAIN BRACKET 5/16 WASHER 5/16 WASHER M8 X 120 BOLT BACK IDLER 10MM FENDER WASHER M10 X 25 BOLT M10 x 30 BOLT M8 X 100 BOLT TENSIONER Figure 3.6 VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 21: Installing Drive Belts And Pulleys

    □ Remove the center bolt from the OEM crankshaft pulley and discard. Install the VMAC pulley with the supplied M14 x 110 bolt and 9/16 washer. Lightly oil bolt threads before installing into crankshaft. Once the bolt is finger tight rotate the VMAC pulley counter-clockwise until the three lugs are against the web of the OEM pulley.

  • Page 22: Installing Other Components

    Use Prybar To Release Tensioner Post Figure 3.7 – VR70 Belt Layout 3.3 Installing Other Components □ Using the supplied brackets, mark and drill 11/32" holes in the degas bottle (Figure 3.8) Place supplied bracket against these two edges and use as a template to drill two 11/32”...
  • Page 23 (Figure 3.9) Remove Corners Shown In Black Place Bracket Against These Two Edges And Use As A Template To Drill Two 11/32’ Holes Figure 3.9 VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-888-241-2289 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 24 OEM Battery Box Bolt M8 Nuts Degas Fender Bracket 5/16 Washers Fender Washer Degas Battery Bracket M8 x 16 Bolts M8 x 16 Bolts M8 x 16 Bolts Figure 3.10 VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 25: Installing The Cooler

    OEM diverter with the two small hose spigots facing to the rear (Figure 3.12 & Figure 3.14). Secure with hose clamps. OEM Quick Connect 8” Approx. 5 –3/4” Figure 3.12 VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-888-241-2289 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 26 Do not strike the impact sensor as this could cause the airbags to actuate. □ Thread the bolts into the matching holes on the cooler mounts and tighten securely (Figure 3.13). VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 27 □ Cut the cuff holding the degas hose quick connect to the degas hose and remove the connector. Cut and discard 5” of the Degas hose (Figure 3.15). VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-888-241-2289 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 28 Then use the large radius portion of the remaining hose to connect to the hose connector and cut as required to connect to the radiator spigot (Figure 3.17). VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 29 Figure 3.17 □ Install the modified OEM Degas vent hose as shown (Figure 3.18). Figure 3.18 VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-888-241-2289 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 30: Part 4: Installing The Tank And Hoses

    Use of hoses other than those supplied or recommended by VMAC may cause compressor damage and may void your warranty. Please contact VMAC for replacement hoses and further information.
  • Page 31 Apply Loctite and insert 5/16 x 1/2 inch bolts through the C- clamps and thread them into the mount brackets, but do not tighten. □ Install a suitable 3/4-inch fitting (not supplied) in the back of the tank. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-888-241-2289 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 32 Lift the tank and tank mount brackets into position and install the two 5/16 inch bolts holding the front tank mount to the frame and the OEM transmission cross member nut. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 33: Installing The Hoses

    □ Route the 1/2 hose from the tank along the driver side frame rail to the underside of the radiator, clear of suspension pinch VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-888-241-2289 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 34 Apply a light film of compressor oil to the filter gasket and install the filter on the tank. Tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn after the gasket contacts the base. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 35: Adding Oil To The System

    4.3 Adding Oil to the System You must use the VMAC supplied and approved compressor oil in this system. Failure to use this special oil will result in damage to the compressor and may void your warranty. □ Remove the fill plug from the air inlet control valve and pour oil into the oil fill hole on the inlet control valve using a funnel.

  • Page 36: Part 5: Installing The Control Components

    Part 5: Installing the Control Components VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 37: Installing The Components

    CE913 (see wiring diagram) at the blunt-cut harness. □ Solder and seal the black wire from the interface cable to the white with purple stripe wire at the SEIC harness. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-888-241-2289 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 38: Connecting The Underhood Wiring

    Connect the gray wire with the black connector to the matching connector on the pressure transducer at the compressor. □ Connect the white wire with the bullet connector to the matching connector at the compressor clutch. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 39: Part 6: Finishing The Installation

    Install the upper radiator hose. Secure with hose clamps. □ Fill the cooling system with the manufacturer recommended coolant. □ Install modified air box as shown in Figure 6.2 VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-888-241-2289 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 40 Drill pilot holes and attach the two pieces of the air box together with the supplied 1" screws as shown in Figure 6.3. Ensure that the screws will not protrude into the slots for the air filter cover tabs. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 41: Before Starting The Engine Checklist

    Replace all dash panels and other covers removed during installation. □ Reconnect the battery 6.2 Before Starting the Engine Checklist Make sure that the following have been completed: □ Check the vehicle coolant. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-888-241-2289 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 42: Safety Test

    If the vehicle fails the test, check the wiring to make sure that all the connections are correct and secure. If you require additional assistance, contact your local VMAC dealer. Call 1-800-738-8622 or 250-740-3200. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622...

  • Page 43: After Starting The Engine Checklist

    Check the vehicle coolant after the vehicle reaches operating temperature. □ Check the compressor oil level after the vehicle has been shut down and the oil level has had time to stabilize. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-888-241-2289 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 44: Setup, Performance Testing And Adjustments

    9. Once the system pressure is at maximum, slowly open the ball valve on the test tool until the pressure on the gauge begins to drop. Engine speed should start to ramp-up when air pressure drops to approximately 140 psi. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 45: Auxiliary Air Receiver

    The line from the VMAC tank to the auxiliary air receiver must have a one-way check valve installed to prevent blow back from the auxiliary tank to stop moisture from entering the VMAC tank (Figure 6.5).

  • Page 46: Accessory Products From Vmac

    Accessory Products from VMAC The following accessory products for your VR compressor system are available from VMAC. For more information or to order these products, call 1-800-738-8622. Eliminator Aftercooler Removes up to 80% of moisture from compressed air. Quick installation, automatic drain and...
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  • Page 50 Warranty Registration This form must be fully completed and returned to VMAC at the time of installation. Warranty may be void if this form is not received by VMAC within 30 days of installation. VMAC’s Warranty policy and registration can be viewed online at: www.vmacair.com/warranty...
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