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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 0 8 3 2 0 0 5 - 2 0 0 6 F o r d E - 2 5 0 - E - 3 5 0 5 .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.2 After Starting the Engine Checklist........25 5.3 Setup, Performance Testing and Adjustments....26 5.4 System Identification and Warnings........27 5.5 Auxiliary Air Receiver ............28 Accessory Products from VMAC ..........29 VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 4: Installation Manual For Vmac System V900083 Ford 2005-2006 Triton 5.4L V8

    If you have difficulty with the installation, contact VMAC. The VMAC 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 5: General Information

    Measure the hose shortfall and order a Hose Extender Kit. The following table shows the color code used by VMAC to identify hose diameters. Hose Diameter Colour-Coded Label...

  • Page 6: Part 1: Preparing For Installation

    M6 x 20mm flat head socket bolt (Figure 1.1). □ Remove the electrical noise suppressor from the front passenger side cylinder head and remove the studded bolt. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 7 □ Remove the heater hose barb from the manifold intake. Keep the fitting if you intend to return the vehicle to OEM condition. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 8 Clean the inside of the OEM pulley and install the VR pulley, making sure that the pulley is sitting flush. Apply Loctite, install three M10 x 70mm bolts and flat washers and torque to specifications. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 9: Part 2: Installing The Tank

    □ Position the front clamp approximately 4 inches from the filter end of the tank and the rear clamp approximately 4 inches from the back of the tank. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 10 Check tank alignment then tighten the C-clamp bolts. □ Slide the tank all the way down on the tank mount brackets (away from you) and tighten the mounting bolts. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 11: Installing The Tank Assembly

    Route the cable straps through the grooves on the tank mount brackets, behind the steel lines and under the frame (Figure 2.3). Adjust the rear strap as necessary to line up with the tank mount bracket. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 12 Do not over-tighten. □ Install a second 5/16 inch nut and tighten it securely against the first to act as a locknut. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 13: Part 3: Installing The Cooler, Bracket And Compressor

    Install the passenger side hose on the radiator fitting, position the hose for best fit and tighten the clamps. Cooler to diverter hose Cooler to radiator hose Radiator support bracket Radiator support bracket Figure 3.1 VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 14: Installing The Main Bracket And Compressor

    OEM belt tensioner, but do not tighten. □ Check all OEM wiring harnesses to make sure that they are not trapped by the bracket and are clear of the mounting points. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 15 □ Apply Loctite and install the VR pulleys. □ Install the VR drive belt (Figure 3.3). Compressor Back Idler Tensioner Ribbed Idler Crank Pulley Figure 3.3 VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Hoses

    10 x 20 mm bolt. Bend the P-clip as necessary to clear the engine cover. □ Install the fuel rail sensor connector and the vent tube. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 17: Completing The Installation

    □ Replace the shrouds under the engine, install the air cleaner assembly and replace any other OEM parts removed in preparation for installation. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 18: Adding Oil To The System

    3” hose with clamps Figure 3.4 3.5 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 will void your warranty.

  • Page 19: Part 4: Installing The Control Components

    Part 4: Installing the Control Components VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 20: Installing The Components

    Apply Loctite to the set-screw and mount the magnetic actuator to the transmission arm under the dash (Figure 4.1). Do not pinch or damage the orange shift indicator wire during installation. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 21 Drill a 15/64 inch hole on the support under the dash near the transmission arm (Figure 4.2). Install and remove the bracket mounting screw to tap threads in the hole. Transmission arm Drill hole for mounting Figure 4.2 VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 22 Check the spacing between the magnet and the switch while holding the shift lever as far past the PARK position as it will go to make sure they do not touch. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Under-Hood Wiring

    • small gray harness with the green connector • small gray harness with the black connector • white wire with a bullet connector • white wire with no connector from the throttle controller VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...
  • Page 24 (Figure 4.6). It may have a tag that says “CTO”. Locate white with pink stripe wire in the harness behind this hose Air inlet ducting Brake M/C Figure 4.6 VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 25: Connecting The In-Cab Wiring

    Figure 4.7. Shrink sleeve OEM wire Soldered joint VR wire Figure 4.7 □ Connect the remaining black wire from the DDC to the black wire from the interface connector. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 26: Completing And Testing The Installation

    If the van 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...

  • Page 27: Part 5: Finishing The Installation

    Check the coolant level after the engine has been operated. □ Check the compressor oil level after the engine has been shut down and the oil level has had time to stabilize. VMAC – Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors Toll Free: 1-800-738-8622 Fax: 1-250-740-3201...

  • Page 28: Setup, Performance Testing And Adjustments

    Figure 5.1 1. Install the test tool in the tank outlet fitting. If you are using the VMAC test tool, use the correct orifice fitting (small hole for VR70, large hole for VR140). 2. Make sure that the ball valve is closed.

  • Page 29: System Identification And Warnings

    The System Identification Number Plate must be attached to the van at the time of installation. This plate provides information which allows VMAC to assist in customer inquiries and the ordering of parts. Mark and drill two 7/64 inch holes to the top surface of the radiator support in front of the battery, then secure the plate with self- tapping screws.

  • Page 30: Auxiliary Air Receiver

    The line from the VMAC tank to the auxiliary air receiver must have a one-way check valve installed (part #3600078) to prevent blow back from the auxiliary tank and to stop moisture from entering the VMAC tank (Figure 5.4).

  • Page 31: 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 Part Number A800070 Removes up to 80% of moisture from compressed air. Quick installation, automatic...
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