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Installation Manual for VMAC
System
V400007
2011 – 2019 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado
2500 – 3500
4.8 L / 5.3 L / 6.0 L V8 Gas
www.vmacair.com

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  • Page 1 Installation Manual for VMAC System V400007 2011 – 2019 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 – 3500 4.8 L / 5.3 L / 6.0 L V8 Gas www.vmacair.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Accessory Products from VMAC ........
  • Page 4 Copyright © 2020 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

    1 October, 2015. Warranty Registration The VMAC warranty registration form is located near the back of this manual. This warranty registration form must be completed and sent to VMAC at the time of installation for any subsequent warranty claim to be considered valid.
  • Page 7 2. VMAC will provide direction for repair or replacement of the failed components. 3. 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.

  • 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: System Identification, Warranty Registration And Warning Labels

    ☐ Complete the warranty form. The VMAC warranty form is located at the back of this manual, as well as online at: www.vmacair.com/warranty The System Identification Plate must be attached to the vehicle at the time of installation.
  • Page 11 To alert any technicians that may service the vehicle, affix the servicing caution/contact label in the engine compartment near the hood latch in a visible location (Figure 3). Figure 3 — Advisory label VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...

  • Page 12: Preparing For Installation

    Preparing for Installation Due to the variety of possible WHASP tank installation locations, VMAC does not include bulkhead fittings or hoses to run between any bulkhead and the WHASP tank. VMAC recommends determining where the WHASP tank will be located early in the installation so that appropriate hose lengths and bulkhead fittings can be ordered.
  • Page 13 12 V in all other gear selector positions. ☐ Turn the ignition switch to “OFF”. Mark the correct wire for electrical connections later in the installation process. VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 14 12 V in all other gear selector positions. ☐ Turn the ignition switch to “OFF”. Mark the correct wire for electrical connections later in the installation process. VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 15 2011 – 2014 only. Remove the fuse and using the multimeter, make a note of which side is the supply/hot side and which side is the fused side. ☐ Replace the fuse. ☐ Disconnect and cover the battery terminals. VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 16 ☐ Remove the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt and retain it in the vehicle. In the unlikely event of a compressor failure, the VMAC belt can be removed and the OEM belt can be reinstalled to operate the vehicle.
  • Page 17 Remove the 3 power steering pump bolts (the bolts can be accessed through the holes in the pulley). Retain the bolts for reinstallation later (Figure 10). Remove power steering pump bolts Figure 10 — Remove power steering pump VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 18 Figure 11 — Accessory bracket removal ☐ Remove the bushings from the OEM bracket (Figure 12). Remove OEM bushings Figure 12 — Bracket bushing removal VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 19 ☐ Remove the idler installed on the VMAC bracket. ☐ Install the 2 OEM bushings, and the 2 supplied dowels into the VMAC main bracket (Figure 13). bushings VMAC supplied dowels Figure 13 — VMAC bracket bushing and dowel installation...

  • Page 20: Installing The Main Bracket And Compressor

    Install the VMAC main bracket in the location shown and torque the fasteners to specification (Figure 14). Figure 14 — Main bracket installation ☐ Install the OEM idler in the original position on the VMAC bracket (Figure 15). OEM idler VMAC idler Figure 15 — Installing FEAD components ☐...
  • Page 21 There are 2 dowels on the side of the VMAC bracket, these are used to locate the compressor in the correct position for bolt installation and belt alignment. ☐ Position the compressor on the 2 dowels on the VMAC bracket.
  • Page 22 OEM bolts Figure 18 — Power steering pump installation ☐ Install the VMAC supplied FEAD belt, ensuring the belt is properly seated on all of the pulleys (Figure 19). Figure 19 — FEAD belt routing VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 23 One rib visible on each side Figure 20 — Compressor belt alignment ☐ Install the VMAC compressor air filter assembly using the supplied nuts (Figure 21). Figure 21 — Mount air filter VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289...
  • Page 24 ☐ Secure the top power steering hose to the lower hose with the supplied cable tie to ensure the hose is kept away from the belt. VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...

  • Page 25: Installing The Waste Heat Air Separator Package (Whasp) Tank

    Illustrated Parts List (IPL). If the WHASP Tank or bulkhead fitting location requires longer hoses, contact a local VMAC dealer. See page 6 for ordering information . VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289...
  • Page 26 18 1/8 in 15 3/8 in 4 1/2 in 5/16 in or M8 mounting holes Figure 23 — Minimum WHASP Tank mounting clearances VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 27 (Figure 25). Front of vehicle Provide a minimum of 6 in of clearance for air flow Figure 25 — WHASP ventilation VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...

  • Page 28: Hose Requirements

    • 1/4 in (PTFE Tube) × 180 in. If longer hoses are required: To order parts, contact a VMAC dealer. The dealer will ask for the VMAC serial number, part number, description and quantity. See page 6 for ordering information.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Hoses

    Slide the collet out once proper tubing cutters as side cutters the tube is fully inserted will deform the tube. O-ring Figure 26 — Push-to-connect fittings VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 30 Use of an air receiver tank (minimum 6 USG) is required with this application. Follow the instructions on page 42 of this manual to prevent damage to the system. VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...

  • Page 31: Adding Oil To The System

    Adding Oil to the System The VMAC supplied and approved compressor oil must be used in this system. Failure to use this special oil will result in damage to the compressor and will void warranty. Do not overfill the system. Overfilling the system with oil can flood the sight glass window and make the system appear empty.

  • Page 32: Installing The Control System

    Strip the wire at the desired location and solder the VMAC wire into place. Slide the shrink tube up to the soldered joint and seal it. Finally, replace the pin in the connector, taking special care to ensure the pin is fully inserted and the locking tabs are engaged.
  • Page 33 Control Components Overview Compressor Control Module Throttle Control WHASP Tank Interface Panel Figure 31 — General component overview (Actual installation locations may vary) VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 34 Control Module (Figure 32) The Control Module serves as the primary input/output interface between the vehicle and the various VMAC components (compressor, Throttle Control, WHASP Tank, Control Interface, etc.). Power, 12 V Clutch, Throttle WHASP Compressor (switched), and Control, and...
  • Page 35 “SPEED1” adjusting screw (under side) Figure 34 — VMAC Throttle Controls Mechanical Pressure Switch (Figure 35) The mechanical pressure switch is mounted on the side of the WHASP Tank and limits the maximum pressure to a safe amount by disengaging the clutch once system pressure is achieved.
  • Page 36 Figure 36 — Electrical schematic VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 37 Grey cable Grey cable Figure 37 — Wire schematic VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 38 Splice the white wire from the throttle controller to the green wire at pin 56 of the ECM X2 connector. ☐ Splice the blue wire from the VMAC throttle controller to the wire at pin 34 of the ECM X1 connector. ☐...
  • Page 39 (determined earlier in the installation process). ☐ Install the VMAC fuse tap. Ensure the populated fuse in the fuse tap for the VMAC system is obtaining power from the supply/hot fuse connection. Plug the vehicle fuse back into the empty (lower) fuse tap socket and ensure the supplied 10 A fuse is in the upper socket.
  • Page 40 Connecting Switched Power 2014 + The supplied tap fuse cannot be used on 2014+ vehicles. The VMAC system can be wired using the directions below or as per GM bulletin UI #115C (scan or click the QR code below). ☐...
  • Page 41 Figure 41 — ICEM connector ☐ Locate the violet wire with white stripe running to pin 46 of the ICEM connector (Figure 42). Figure 42 — Locating ignition switched power VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 42 ☐ Splice the orange wire from the VMAC interface connector to the violet wire with white stripe. ☐ Cover the soldered wire with 1/4 in loom, insert the wires back into the OEM loom and secure with a cable tie.
  • Page 43 ☐ Ensure all wires and harnesses are protected with loom and routed away from sharp, hot, or moving components and away from high traffic areas. VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...

  • Page 44: Air Receiver Tank

    This is normal operation. Prior to performing any service work on the system, discharge any stored air in the air receiver tank. The VMAC WHASP Tank has a built-in check valve. Use of an additional check valve is not required and may cause erratic performance.

  • Page 45: Recommended Accessories

    Recommended Accessories While the compressor system will function without the following accessories, VMAC strongly recommends their use for optimal performance. See the “Accessory Product” section of this manual on page 50 for a list of products available for purchase through VMAC.

  • Page 46: Completing The Installation

    Completing the Installation ☐ Check all VMAC and OEM wiring to ensure that it will not contact any hot, sharp or moving components and will not interfere with the operation of the vehicle. Secure all wiring with rubber coated P-clips, cable ties and loom as required.

  • Page 47: Testing The Installation

    If the vehicle fails the test, ensure the wiring to all of the connections are correct and secure. If additional assistance is required, contact your local VMAC dealer or call VMAC Technical Support 1-888-241-2289 or 250-740-3200. Safety Test Ensure the following has been completed: ☐...
  • Page 48 The second person will actuate the compressor switch and ball valve as necessary ☐ Install the VMAC Air Test Tool (P/N: A700052) with the 40 cfm (5/32 in) orifice installed and the ball valve closed. ☐ With the engine running and the vehicle in “PARK”, release the parking brake.
  • Page 49 Ensure the following has been completed: ☐ Operate the system with an air tool (or the VMAC Air Test Tool with the appropriate orifice installed) for at least 1/2 hour (1 hour preferred). The WHASP Tank cooling fan is thermostatically controlled, and may start or stop without warning.

  • Page 50: Performance Testing And System Adjustments

    Try turning the engine speed down and observe the performance. When testing the system or adjusting the VMAC Throttle Control, ensure the system does not exceed 2,500 engine rpm. Exceeding this speed will cause erratic system performance and in extreme cases may also cause long term damage to the compressor.
  • Page 51 Control. System operation can be tested using the tools that will be operated by the system or by using the VMAC Test Tool (A700052) with the 40 cfm (5/32 in) orifice in the outlet to simulate tool use (Figure 46).

  • Page 52: Accessory Products From Vmac

    Compressor Service Kits 200 Hour or 6 Month Service Kit - Part number: A700263 Includes 4 L VMAC high performance compressor oil, oil filter, air filter, and next service due decal. 400 Hour or 1-Year Service Kit - Part number: A700264...
  • Page 53 Air receiver tanks are used for lowering compressor duty cycle and removing water from compressed air; recommended for optimum operation of all VMAC Gas Driven, Diesel Driven, Hydraulic, and UNDERHOOD40 air compressors. Manufactured to FMVSS 121 standard; includes fittings, 170 psi pressure relief valve, and tank drain.
  • Page 54 Interface Harness Extension Part number: A700265 This interface harness extension provides an additional 10 ft of cable which allows for greater flexibility in locating the Interface Panel. VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 55 Notes VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 56 Notes VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...
  • Page 57 Notes VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289 VMAC Knowledge Base: kb.vmacair.com...

  • Page 58: Warranty Registration

    Warranty Registration This form must be fully completed and returned to VMAC at the time the vehicle is put into service. Warranty may be void if this form is not received by VMAC within 3 months of receiving the vehicle, or 200 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 60 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...

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