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RAMFAN VX700 OWNER'S MANUAL
EURAMCO SAFETY, INC.
2746 Via Orange Way, Spring Valley, CA 91978 Ph. 800-472-6326 Fax. 619-670-7345
www.euramcosafety.com
SM-VX700
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Rev. D

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  • Page 1 RAMFAN VX700 OWNER'S MANUAL EURAMCO SAFETY, INC. 2746 Via Orange Way, Spring Valley, CA 91978 Ph. 800-472-6326 Fax. 619-670-7345 www.euramcosafety.com SM-VX700 Page 1 Rev. D...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VX700 OWNER'S MANUAL Preliminary Copy Table of Contents Preface Specifications and Features PPV Application Safety Precautions VX700 Uncrating When Trailer Mounted Vehicle Registration Preparation for Use When Supplied with Trailer Optional Trailer Preparation VX700 Preparation for Use Operation VX700 Control Features 8.1.1...
  • Page 3: Preface

    Preface Thank you for purchasing the VX700 28" Positive Pressure Ventilation, (PPV), Fan built by Euramco Safety, Inc. The VX700 28" PPV Fan is the latest product, designed for numerous large PPV and PPA applications. For more than 30 years Euramco Safety Worldwide has been on the cutting edge of industrial, fire, and marine ventilation products.
  • Page 4: Specifications And Features

    Specifications and Features Please note that the VX700 PPV is built around a skid that makes it easy to mount onto a trailer, truck bed, or other portable of fixed solutions. VX700 28" / 71 CM PPV FAN  Very High Volume Gasoline Powered PPV Fan ...
  • Page 5: Ppv Application

    PPV fan applications require that a building have an entrance and an exit to support air flow through a structure to purge the structure of smoke and fumes. The VX700 PPV Fan puts out a cone of air to seal and pressurize the structure at the entrance. If the entrance is not sealed by the cone of air then some air will leak out around the door and the air pressure will drop through the structure, increasing the amount of time need to purge the structure of smoke and fumes.
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    When servicing the battery the negative cable is the first cable removed and the last cable installed.  Avoid using fuels that are high in methanol or ethanol additives.  In case of an emergency use the Emergency OFF Switch to kill power to the VX700. SM-VX700 Page 6 Rev. D...
  • Page 7: Vx700 Uncrating When Trailer Mounted

    6. Solicit the aid of a fellow employee to ensure the trailer does not roll off the palette. 7. Remove wheel chocks and ramps. 8. Attach ramps to the fan side of the palette. 9. Release hand brake and carefully roll the VX700 trailer off of the palette. 10. Set the hand brake. 11. Install light pole.
  • Page 8: Preparation For Use When Supplied With Trailer

    3. Check tire pressure to ensure tires are inflated to 45 psi. VX700 Preparation for Use 1. Position the VX700 on a level surface. 2. Ensure the Emergency OFF Switch on the control panel is in the OFF (down) position and remove the motor ignition key.
  • Page 9: Operation

    Emergency OFF switch ON and OFF a couple of times to get the feel for how it works. To turn power ON to the VX700 raise the red cap to the up position until it locks in place and then toggle the switch handle up to the ON position.
  • Page 10 Figure 1, VX700 PPV Fan Features SM-VX700 Page 10 Rev. D...
  • Page 11 Figure 2, VX700 Control Panel SM-VX700 Page 11 Rev. D...
  • Page 12 Operation VX700 Control Features 8.1.1 Control Panel, (Continued) 4. Panel Light Switch The Panel Light is located in the upper right-hand corner of the Control Panel. The Panel Light Switch turns this light on to illuminate the location of the Emergency OFF switch and other controls for nighttime operation.
  • Page 13: Vx700 Control Features

    The VX700 is supplied with an IEC 60320 power cord. Connect the IEC 60320 end of the cord to the VX700 and the other end to an AC power source to charge. The charger will accept an input voltage between 85 VAC and 265 VAC.
  • Page 14 Motor 1. Honda GX630 V-Twin Motor The VX700 is built around a Honda GX630 23HP V-Twin gasoline powered motor. Motor controls panel include a choke, throttle lever, a keyed ignition switch, hour meter, and oil alert feature described below. All the motor controls and alerts are conveniently located on a motor control panel attached to the motor.
  • Page 15: Fan

    8.1.4 1. Impeller The Impeller is a 28", seven blade, lightweight, state-of-the-art design. As used on the VX700, the Impeller can provide as much as 60,000 CFM for a PPV applications at a thrust of 55 lbs of force. SM-VX700 Page 15 Rev.
  • Page 16 Stator is to convert the radial dispersion of air to a narrow axial beam of air. The stator creates a PowerStream™ of air that allows the VX700 to be setback 8 to 30 feet from the doorway of a building being exhausted of smoke without losing fan efficiency.
  • Page 17: Run Procedure

    5. Position optional trailer or other vehicle the VX700 is mounted to for the desired set-back distance, typically between 20 to 30 feet for the VX700. 6. Position optional trailer or other vehicle to point the VX700 Fan in the desired direction towards the opening in a building.
  • Page 18 20˚. 18. Adjust the motor throttle for the amount of air needed for the application. 19. Turn Water Valve "ON" to start-up the mister nozzles. SM-VX700 Page 18 Rev. D...
  • Page 19: Shut-Down

    3. Turn the motor's ignition switch "OFF". 4. Turn the "EMERGENCY STOP" switch to "OFF" Note: Failure to turn the "EMERGENCY STOP" switch to "OFF" may discharge the battery over time. 5. Turn the Fuel Valve "OFF" SM-VX700 Page 19 Rev. D...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    6. Fan does not tilt up Fan is already at the upper limit. Tilt fan down. 7. Mister nozzles do not spray Water supply line not connected to VX700. Water supply source is not turned ON. VX700 Water Valve is not turned ON.
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    10.9 Storage 10.9.1 If the VX700 Fan is to be placed in storage for long periods of time, (3 to 6 months, add a fuel stabilizer product to the fuel tank and run engine for at least 15 minutes to replace the gasoline in the engine carburetor with the stabilized fuel.
  • Page 22 Start the engine, and check for leaks. 10.10.11 Stop the engine, and check the oil level with dipstick. 10.10.12 If necessary, add oil to bring the oil level to the upper limit mark on the dipstick. SM-VX700 Page 22 Rev. D...
  • Page 23: Spare Parts

    VX700 Installation Layout, DWG-GK5005T 13.3 VX700 Operation Guide Card 13.4 Schematic 13.4.1 VX700 Control Panel 13.4.2 VX700 Battery Compartment 13.4.3 VX700 Honda GX630 Motor Interface 13.5 Water Tubing Layout, DWG-GK5005W 13.6 Gasoline & Vapor Recovery Tubing Layout, DWG-GK5005F 13.7 Honda GX630 Owner's Manual 13.8...
  • Page 24 13.1 VX700 Outline Drawing SM-VX700 Page 24 Rev. D...
  • Page 25 13.2 VX700 Installation Layout, DWG-GK5005T Page 19 SM-VX700 Page 25 Rev. D...
  • Page 26 13.3 VX700 Operation Guide Card SM-VX700 Page 26 Rev. D...
  • Page 27 13.4 Schematic 13.4.1 VX700 Control Panel Schematic SM-VX700 Page 27 Rev. D...
  • Page 28 13.4 Schematic 13.4.2 VX700 Battery Compartment Schematic SM-VX700 Page 28 Rev. D...
  • Page 29 13.4 Schematic 13.4.3 VX700 Honda GX630 Motor Interface SM-VX700 Page 29 Rev. D...
  • Page 30 13.5 Water Tubing Layout DWG-GK5005W SM-VX700 Page 30 Rev. D...
  • Page 31 13.6 Gasoline and Vapor Tubing Layout DWG-GK5005F SM-VX700 Page 31 Rev. D...
  • Page 32 13.7 Honda GX630 Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual attached with this document. SM-VX700 Page 32 Rev. D...
  • Page 33 13.8 Battery Status Indicator SM-VX700 Page 33 Rev. D...
  • Page 34 SM-VX700 Page 34 Rev. D...

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