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Installation Manual for VMAC
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A500237
Remote Control Panel for G300004
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  • Page 1 ® Installation Manual for VMAC Accessory A500237 Remote Control Panel for G300004 www.vmacair.com www.vmacair.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Completing the Installation ........29 VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 4 Copyright © 2021 VMAC Global Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved. These materials are provided by VMAC for informational purposes only, without representation or warranty of any kind, and VMAC shall not be liable for errors or omissions with respect to the materials. The only warranties for VMAC...
  • Page 5: Safety

    VMAC will not be held responsible for any liability, consequential damages, injuries, loss or damage to individuals or to equipment as a result of the failure of anyone to properly adhere to the procedures set out in this manual or standard safety practices.
  • Page 6: Warranty

    Warranty registration for VMAC systems can be completed online or by filling in the form at the back of each system installation manual. Warranty registration must be completed and sent to VMAC at the time the system is put into service for any subsequent warranty claim to be considered valid.
  • Page 7 If requested, failed parts must be returned to VMAC for evaluation. 4) Dealers may login to the VMAC website to view the "VMAC Labour Time Guide" (under “Agreements”) to see the allowable warranty labour times. 5) Warranty invoices must include the Service Ticket number, VMAC System ID#, hours on the compressor, and a detailed description of the work performed.
  • Page 8: General Information

    Please contact VMAC for replacement hoses and further information. Ordering Parts To order parts, contact a VMAC dealer. The dealer will ask for the VMAC serial number, part number, description and quantity. Locate the nearest dealer online at www.vmacair.com/dealer-locator or call 1-877-912-6605.
  • Page 9 All fasteners must be torqued to specifications. Use manufacturers’ torque values for OEM fasteners. The torque values supplied in Table 1 are intended for VMAC supplied components, or for use as a guide in the absence of a torque value provided by an OEM.
  • Page 10: Illustrated Parts List

    Illustrated Parts List VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 11 2200268 1/2”, .406 HOLE, J-CLIP 1500677 SCREW, PHMS, M5 X .8 X 20 3551150 JUMPER, THERMAL SWITCH, G300004 *Items 15, 16, 17, and 29 not shown. VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 12: Ptfe Tubing, Loom, And Push-To-Connect Fittings

    Slide the collet out once the tube is fully inserted proper tubing cutters as side cutters will deform the tube. O-ring Figure 1 — Push-to-connect fittings VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 13: Maintenance And Repair Safety

    Use only genuine VMAC parts to maintain the system. Genuine VMAC parts are designed to work with the high pressure and heat generated by the compressor. Substituting genuine VMAC parts may void the warranty and could cause equipment damage, injury, or death.
  • Page 14: Installation

    Systems built prior to A500237 G300004 G300004CLB036 To look up the “Production Date Code”, scan or click the link to open the VMAC Serial Number Build Date key: https://vmacair.com/hubfs/VMAC-System-ID-Build-Code-Key.png Systems built after the serial numbers listed above, skip to “Panel Installation” on page 19.
  • Page 15 Cut the cables ties securing the compressor temperature switch harness (Figure 2). Starter motor (for reference) Remove wire holder Cut cable ties Figure 2 — Cut cable ties VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 16 Figure 3 — Disconnect ignition wire ☐ Disconnect the female wire connector running from the compressor temperature switch (Figure 4). Temperature switch harness Figure 4 — Disconnect female temperature switch connector VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 17 Install the supplied jumper wire between the female temperature switch connector and the black OEM Honda ignition wire (Figure 5). Ignition wire Jumper wire Female temp. switch connector Figure 5 — Install jumper wire VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 18 ☐ Disconnect the male wire connector running from the compressor temperature switch (Figure 6). Temperature switch harness Figure 6 — Disconnect male temperature switch connector VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 19 Connect the female ignition wire (disconnected on page 14) to the male temperature switch connector (Figure 7). Female ignition switch harness Male temp switch harness Figure 7 — Connect female ignition wire to temp. switch VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 20 To ensure the system has been updated correctly, the test procedure on page 28 (Systems Requiring Harness Update Only) must be completed after the Remote Panel has been installed. VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 21 Disconnect the negative battery cable. ☐ Disconnect the spark plug wire. ☐ Locate a suitable mounting position for the VMAC remote control panel - with considerations for weather protection, wire, cable and PTFE tube length and their routings (Figure 9). 11 1/2 in...
  • Page 22 Move the choke lever all the way to the left and remove the air filter housing and gasket. The gasket can be discarded as it will not be reused (Figure 12). Remove gasket Figure 12 — Remove air filter housing gasket VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 23 Install the air filter housing. ☐ Install the air filter and air filter cover. ☐ Ensure the choke knob is pushed all the way in on the remote panel. VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 24 While supporting the choke pivot from underneath, firmly tighten the locking block screw. ☐ Tighten the cable hold down screw. ☐ Using side cutters, remove the excess actuating rod near the locking block. VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 25 The remote harness on this system can be found behind the key switch, below the starter, and beside unloader valve. (Figure 18). Unloader valve Weather Figure 18 — Remote harness location VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 26 PTFE union (Figure 20). To throttle Figure 20 — Install straight fitting ☐ Rotate the 45° push-to-connect fitting (running to the pneumatic throttle) counterclockwise 45° (Figure 20). VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 27 Rotate the large hex nut on the unloader valve to align it with the body of the valve allowing it to slide into the remote pane (Figure 22). Figure 22 — Adjust unloader hex nut VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 28 Using the supplied bolt and washer, secure the unloader valve to the bracket (Figure 24). Figure 24 — Secure unloader ☐ Retighten the large hex nut (Figure 22 on page 25). VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 29 PTFE union to the frame where the unloader valve was previously mounted (Figure 26). To remote panel Straight push-to-connect fitting and J-clip Figure 26 — Mount PTFE union to frame VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 30 If there is a lot of resistance actuating the choke, reroute the choke cable to reduce the angle of any bends. VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 31: Completing The Installation

    Connect the VMAC Air Test Tool (P/N: A700052) to the discharge fitting of the WHASP Tank or receiver tank. If a VMAC Air Test tool is not available, a short length of hose with a 200 psi pressure gauge and a ball valve can be used.
  • Page 32 Make a locating mark on both the “Pressure Adjustment Locknut” and the “Pressure Adjustment Screw” (Figure 29). Locating marks Pressure Adjustment Pressure Locknut Adjustment Screw Figure 29 — Adjusting the Unloader Valve VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 33 While securely holding the “Pressure Adjustment Screw”, tighten the “Pressure Adjustment Locknut”. ☐ Test the system and repeat the steps above (if necessary) until the system unloads at 135 psi. VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 34 Tighten the locknut. ☐ Test the system. Once the inlet regulator is adjusted correctly: ☐ Turn to “Adjusting the Unloader Valve” on page 30 to complete the installation. VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 36 Manufactured by ® 888-241-2289 tech@vmacair.com 877-740-3202 warranty@vmacair.com www.vmacair.com kb.vmacair.com 1333 Kipp Road, Nanaimo, B.C., V9X 1R3 Canada...