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Page 1: Cover
ISO 9001:2008 Registered Company 1947-49 Chevrolet Pickup Evaporator Kit (754561) 18865 Goll St. San Antonio, TX 78266 Phone: 210-654-7171 Fax: 210-654-3113 www.vintageair.com 905460 REV D 01/12/17, PG 1 OF 28... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents www.vintageair.com Thank you for purchasing this condenser kit from Vintage Air. When installing these components as part of a complete SureFit™ system, Vintage Air recommends working from front to back on the vehicle, installing the condenser kit and compressor first, followed by the evaporator, wiring and hoses, and control panel. -
Page 3: Packing List/Parts Disclaimer
Accessory Kit, 1947-49 Chevrolet Pickup ** Before beginning installation, open all packages and check contents of shipment. Please report any shortages directly to Vintage Air within 15 days. After 15 days, Vintage Air will not be responsible for missing or damaged items. -
Page 4: Information Page
Refrigerant Capacities: Vintage Air System: 1.8 lbs. (1 lb., 12 oz.) of R134a, charged by weight with a quality charging station or scale. NOTE: Use of the proper type and amount of refrigerant is critical to system operation and performance. -
Page 5: Wiring Notice
Vintage Air strives to harden our products against these types of electrical noise, but there is a point where a vehicle’s electrical system can be degraded so much that nothing can help. -
Page 6: Engine & Passenger Compartment Disassembly
Engine & Passenger Compartment Disassembly www.vintageair.com NOTE: Before starting the installation, check the function of the vehicle (horn, lights, etc.) for proper operation, and study the instructions, illustrations, & diagrams. Perform the Following: Disconnect battery. Ensure that the cable remains disconnected throughout the entire installation process. NOTE: Battery is located under passenger floorboard. -
Page 7: Condenser Assembly And Installation, Compressor And Brackets, Pulleys, Defrost Duct
Condenser Assembly and Installation www.vintageair.com Refer to separate instructions included with the condenser kit to install the condenser. Binary switch installation (Refer to condenser instructions). Compressor and Brackets 1. Refer to separate instructions included with the bracket kit to install the compressor bracket. Pulleys 1. -
Page 8: Evaporator Assembly Preparation
Evaporator Assembly Preparation www.vintageair.com NOTE: Preparation of the evaporator assembly will be done on a workbench. Locate the evaporator firewall bracket, hoses, heater hose fittings, O-rings, bolts, washers, lubricant, tie wrap and press tape. As much as possible, always keep caps on hoses, hardlines and evaporator coils. The top of the evaporator unit is the side with the control module. -
Page 9: Firewall Bracket And Heater Hose Fitting Installation, Lubricating O-Rings
Firewall Bracket and Heater Hose Fitting Installation www.vintageair.com Using a properly lubricated O-ring, install the lower heater hose fitting (from intake) onto the evaporator (See Photo 12 & Figure 1, below). Install the firewall bracket onto the evaporator using (3) 1/4-20 x 1/2” bolts (supplied on evaporator unit) (See Photos 12, 13, 14 &... -
Page 10: A/C & Heater Hose Installation
A/C & Heater Hose Installation www.vintageair.com Using a properly lubricated O-ring, route the straight, previously marked, #6 A/C hose through the bottom 1” hole on the evaporator firewall bracket, and connect it to the expansion valve, ensuring that the mark on the fitting points toward the firewall bracket/front of the truck (See Photos 15 &... -
Page 11: A/C & Heater Hose Installation (Cont.), Firewall Cover Installation
A/C & Heater Hose Installation (Cont.) www.vintageair.com Connect two pieces of heater hose approximately 45 inches long to the heater hose fittings. Using a small amount of white grease on the heater hose fittings to make slipping the hoses on easier, push the hoses past the plane of the bracket (See Photo 19, below). -
Page 12: Evaporator Installation
NOTE: To ensure a watertight seal between the passenger compartment and the vehicle exterior, for all bolts passing through the firewall, Vintage Air recommends coating the threads with silicone prior to installation. Place the evaporator on the passenger side floorboard. Insert all hoses through the firewall hole (See Photo 22, below). -
Page 13: Evaporator Installation (Cont.)
Evaporator Installation (Cont.) www.vintageair.com With the hoses installed through the rubber boot and the boot 4” to 6” from the firewall, feed the wiring harness from inside the passenger compartment, through the firewall and through the rubber boot (See Photos 25 &... -
Page 14: Rotary Pot Installation
Rotary Pot Installation www.vintageair.com Locate the (3) rotary pot assemblies, and install them into the louver bezel as shown below. Tie wrap the wires to the rotary pots as shown below. Top View White White/Green Blower Speed Label White White/Yellow Mode Label White... -
Page 15: Control Panel/Louver Bezel Assembly Installation
Control Panel/ Louver Bezel Assembly Installation www.vintageair.com 1. Before attaching the dash bracket to the dash, install the control panel/louver bezel assembly. A. Locate the (2) OEM 5/16” bolts under the far passenger side of the dash. Remove the inner 5/16” bolt. NOTE: This bolt will be reinstalled through the louver bezel in Step D, below. -
Page 16: Evaporator Installation (Final)
Evaporator Installation (Final) www.vintageair.com With the louver bezel mounted and the dash bracket secured to the evaporator, drill a 7/32” hole aligned with the center of the slot on the dash bracket. Drill through the OEM dash brace, the bottom of the dash and the top of the louver bezel. -
Page 17: Driver Side Under Dash Louver Installation, Heater Control Valve Installation
Driver Side Under Dash Louver Installation www.vintageair.com Align the inner hole on the driver side louver bezel with the OEM hole under the dash as shown in Photo 38, below. Using the bezel’s outer hole as a template, mark and drill a hole into the bottom of the dash. Install the driver side louver bezel using (2) 10-32 x 3/4”... -
Page 18: A/C & Heater Hose Installation, V-8 Engines (Final)
Connect the heater hose from the heater control valve to the intake manifold. Secure with a hose clamp (See Photo 43, below). Connect the remaining heater hose to the water pump. Secure with a hose clamp (See Photo 43, below). NOTE: Vintage Air systems require (2) 5/8” hose nipples (Not Supplied). #8 Hose #6 Hose... -
Page 19: A/C & Heater Hose Installation, 6-Cylinder Engines (Final)
The other end will need to be cut and crimped after routing has been determined. For our installation, Vintage Air’s technicians routed the hoses beneath the engine, securing them to the front frame crossmember with (2) #10 Adel clamps as shown below. -
Page 20: Control Panel & Duct Hose Routing
Control Panel & Duct Hose Routing www.vintageair.com 1. Install the duct hoses as shown in Figure 2, below. NOTE: Do not route duct hoses over the ECU. Duct hoses may sweat and drip onto/into the ECU, causing a malfunction. From Control Panel Plug From... -
Page 21: Wiring, Glove Box Installation
Wiring www.vintageair.com Plug the wiring harnesses into the ECU module on the sub case. Wire according to the wiring diagrams on Pages 23 & 24. Run the red and (2) white wires to the battery box in the passenger compartment. Using (2) 10-32 x 3/4” pan head screws and (2) 10-32 nuts, mount the circuit breaker near the battery (See Photos 47, 48 &... -
Page 22: Drain Hose Installation, Final Steps
Double check all fittings, brackets and belts for tightness. Vintage Air recommends that all A/C systems be serviced by a licensed automotive A/C technician. Evacuate the system for a minimum of 45 minutes prior to charging, and perform a leak check prior to servicing. -
Page 23: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram www.vintageair.com 232007-VUR AC ANNUNCIATOR BACKLIGHT POS BACKLIGHT NEG 5V-SW WHT/RED TEMP WIPER WHT/YEL MODE WIPER WHT/GRN FAN WIPER PRE-WIRED VIEWED FROM WIRE SIDE GEN IV ECU 232002-VUA GEN IV WIRING DIAGRAM (IF USED) REV D, 5/6/2014 TEMP MODE PROGRAM * DASH LAMP (IF USED) -
Page 24: Gen Iv Wiring Connection Instruction
HARNESS TERMINAL) HARNESS ARE NOT IGNITION USED. Dash Light: YELLOW SWITCH ORANGE Tan Wire Used Only With Vintage Air Supplied Control Panel With LED Back DASH BACK LIGHT+0-12v Light. GRAY GRAY WIRE IS USED FOR PROGRAMING CONTROLS IF APPLICABLE GREEN... -
Page 25: Operation Of Controls
Operation of Controls www.vintageair.com On Gen IV systems with three lever/knob controls, the temperature control toggles between heat and A/C operations. To activate A/C, move the temperature lever/knob all the way to cold and then back it off to the desired vent temperature. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide
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Page 27: Troubleshooting Guide (Cont.)
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Page 28: Packing List
Packing List: Evaporator Kit (754561) www.vintageair.com Qty. Part No. Description 744004-VUE Gen IV Evaporator Sub Case, 4-Vent w/ 204 ECU 799002 Accessory Kit, 1947-49 Chevrolet Pickup Checked By: Packed By: Date: Gen IV Evaporator Sub Case 4-Vent w/ 204 ECU...
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