Summary of Contents for VAC-CON 691-5001
- Page 1 Section 50 Vacuum System Operation and Maintenance Manual 691-5001 Belt Drive and Hydrostatic Drive Vacuum Systems...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
If a tool, procedure, work method or operating technique that is not specifically recommended by Vac-Con Inc. is used, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair procedure that you choose. - Page 3 Vacuum System Operation and Maintenance Manual Vacuum Breaker Operation 1. The vacuum breaker control is located on the top of the hose reel control panel on the curb side. 2. On units with belt driven compressors, the parking brake must be engaged and the splitshaft/PTO must be engaged for the vacuum breaker doors to function.
- Page 4 Vacuum System Operation and Maintenance Manual Vacuum Compressor Operation Belt Driven Compressor - Standard Transmission 1. Position truck at area to be cleaned. 2. Engage parking brake. 3. With clutch depressed and engine at idle speed, transmission in the neutral position, engage splitshaft only, controls located to the right of the drivers seat.
- Page 5 Vacuum System Operation and Maintenance Manual Vacuum Compressor Operation Belt Driven Compressor - Automatic Transmission 1. Position truck at area to be cleaned. 2. Engage parking brake. 3. With engine at idle speed and transmission in the neutral position, engage splitshaft only, controls located to the right of the drivers seat.
- Page 6 Vacuum System Operation and Maintenance Manual Vacuum Compressor Operation Hydrostatic Driven Compressor - Automatic or Standard Transmission 1. Position truck at area to be cleaned. 2. Engage parking brake. 3. Put transmission in the neutral position. 4. Exit cab. 5. Make sure all personnel are clear of the vacuum nozzle. 6.
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Page 7: Safety Precautions
Vacuum System Operation and Maintenance Manual Vacuum Compressor Drive Belt Adjustment and Replacement Belt Drive Vacuum Compressors Safety Precautions 1. It is very important that the drive belts are properly tightened. 2. Insufficiently tightened belts are a fire hazard and will cause excessive belt failure. 3. -
Page 8: Belt Adjustment
Vacuum System Operation and Maintenance Manual Belt Adjustment 1. Turn off the truck chassis engine and remove the switch key from the ignition. 2. Remove the blower belt guards. 3. Loosen the four 5/8" bolts holding both ends of the turnbuckles. 4. -
Page 9: Belt Removal
Vacuum System Operation and Maintenance Manual Belt Removal 1. Turn off the truck chassis engine and remove the switch key from the ignition. 2. Remove the blower belt guards. 3. Loosen the four 5/8" bolts holding both ends of the turnbuckles. 4. -
Page 10: Belt Installation
Vacuum System Operation and Maintenance Manual Belt Installation 1. Install the belts over the blower bearing onto the blower sheaves. 2. Slide the pillow block bearing housing onto the bearing. NOTE: Be sure the same amount of shims that were removed are reinstalled under the pillow block bearing. 3. - Page 11 Notes Vacuum System Operation and Maintenance Manual...
- Page 12 Vac-Con Inc. 969 Hall Park Drive Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 phone: 904-284-4200 FAX: 904-284-3305 Vac-Con part number 691-5001 printed in USA www.vac-con.com June 2001...