VER-MAC VM-4815G2 Operation, Safety And Maintenance Manual

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Vehicle-Mounted
VM-4815G2, VM-4825G2, VM-367215G2, VM-367225G2, VM-306015G2, VM-306025G2
VM-306015
VM-306025
VM-367215
VM-4825
Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual
Manual part number MAN-171

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  • Page 1 Arrowboard Vehicle-Mounted VM-4815G2, VM-4825G2, VM-367215G2, VM-367225G2, VM-306015G2, VM-306025G2 VM-306015 VM-306025 VM-367215 VM-4825 Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual Manual part number MAN-171...
  • Page 2: List Of Revisions

    Arrowboard Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual Manual part number MAN-171– V 1.0 List of Revisions Date Version Revision 2021-04 First version of vehicle-mounted arrowboards. Ver-Mac 2021 Arrowboard vehicle-mounted Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual – 1.0...
  • Page 3: Technical Support

    Follow us https://www.facebook.com/VermacInc https://www.linkedin.com/company/ver-mac Technical Support For help with any difficulties concerning arrowboard units or this manual, please contact Ver-Mac Support: support@ver-mac.com mysupport.ver-mac.com Disclaimer Failure to read and follow the instructions and procedures contained in this manual could result in failure of the equipment, damage and, serious injury.
  • Page 4: Warranty Statement

    • Replacement parts not supplied by Signalisation Ver-Mac Inc. • The obligations of Signalisation Ver-Mac Inc. shall in no way exceed the initial cost of the equipment or part upon which such liability is based. Repair or Replacement Repair or replacement of any equipment or defective component shall always be at the discretion of Signalisation Ver-Mac and shall be carried out at its factory, unless otherwise agreed by prior arrangement with Signalisation Ver-Mac.
  • Page 5 • Defective equipment or component parts for repair or replacement must always be returned to Signalisation Ver-Mac Inc. along with an RMA number obtained beforehand from Customer Service at Signalisation Ver-Mac Inc. End User Responsibilities •...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ............................. vi Overview ..............................1 How to Use this Manual ........................1 Ver-Mac Vehicle-Mounted G2 Arrowboard Models Table ..............1 About Safety and Warning Information ....................1 About Safety and Instructions Stickers ....................2 About Maintenance ..........................2 About Replacement Parts ........................
  • Page 7: Overview

    This manual covers all types of second generation (G2), truck-mounted arrowboards from Ver- Mac. The V-Touch AB controller features are described in the V-Touch AB user’s manual. 1.2 Ver-Mac Vehicle-Mounted G2 Arrowboard Models Table This table will help you determine which Ver-Mac arrowboard you are using. Type No. Lamps...
  • Page 8: About Safety And Instructions Stickers

    • Contact Ver-Mac or your Ver-Mac distributor to obtain replacement stickers. If your arrowboard is an older model and has no stickers, please contact Ver-Mac Support to receive stickers and information concerning their placement. You will find the detailed list in the section of this manual that concerns your specific model.
  • Page 9: About Replacement Parts

    Replacement parts for arrowboards may vary according to models. To know the correct replacement part: • See the Arrowboard Parts Manual for your unit or contact Ver-Mac Support for further information. • Before calling Ver-Mac for assistance, please make sure you have the identification number of your arrowboard in hand.
  • Page 11: Vehicle-Mounted Arrowboards

    12-volt DC battery for power. Maintenance of the arrow, photocell and outside components is also necessary. Ver-Mac provides three main vehicle-mounted arrowboards models: VM-306015 and VM-306025 are boards with 15 to 25 lamps of 30 ×...
  • Page 12: Controller Installation

    Touchscreen is undamaged and connections are finger tight. With motor running and controller ON, check  All lamps are functioning.  Mode and direction of panel display are correct.  Electric actuator functions correctly. Ver-Mac 2021 Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual V1.0...
  • Page 13: Operations

    You should also check the arrowboard display to be sure it is showing the signal that you wanted. If you picked the wrong choice, you can tap No to return to the Panel Display menu and then reselect your panel display. Ver-Mac 2021 Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual V1.0...
  • Page 14: Takedown Procedure

    • Touch OFF button in the center of the bottom line on the Main screen of the touchscreen controller. The arrow display is extinguished and the arrowboard lowers automatically into the travel position. The arrowboard status icon indicates DOWN. Ver-Mac 2021 Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual V1.0...
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    If you need to replace any hardware, make sure the replacement part is of equal size, grade and type. See the Arrowboard Parts, Wiring and Warranty Manual for your unit or contact Ver-Mac Support for further information. 4.2 Electric Actuator...
  • Page 16: Arrow Panel

    A V-Touch AB touchscreen controller is not waterproof. Make sure that it is securely in place and keep liquids away. Function Required Before 3 Months 12 Months Each Use Item Touchscreen Controller in Vehicle • • Verify condition and tighten all Connections terminals. Ver-Mac 2021 Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual V1.0...
  • Page 17: Controller With A Dial (Option)

    Ensure that the cable to the controller is secured at intervals to the structure. • • Verify condition (clean, undamaged). • • Controller Check for proper operation. module • • Check all lamp functions/modes. Ver-Mac 2021 Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual V1.0...
  • Page 18: Installation

    CAUTION It is important to verify your vehicle specifications before drilling anywhere or doing work on the body. Ver-Mac is not liable for any damage due to drilling or any other work performed on the vehicle’s body. Never install a TM-548 on a trailer that has a crash attenuator (TMA).
  • Page 19: Mechanical

    5.2 Mechanical 5.2.1 Installing a Skid-Mount Rack If your message sign or arrowboard rack looks like Figure 1, follow the procedure in this section. Figure 1 – Isometric view of a skidmount rack Ver-Mac 2021 Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual V1.0...
  • Page 20 Installation We value your opinion Figure 2 – Top, left and back view of a skidmount rack Ver-Mac 2021 Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual V1.0...
  • Page 21: Skidmount Installation

    5.2.2 Skidmount Installation The yellow bubbles in this procedure refer to the same bubbles in Figure 1 and Figure 2. Ver-Mac provides the hardware, you must have your tools to drill and bolt the support. Refer to the owner’s manual.
  • Page 22: Installing A Bed-Rail Rack

    5.2.3 Installing a Bed-Rail Rack If your message sign or arrowboard rack looks like Figure 3, follow the procedure in this section. Figure 3 – Isometric view of a rack on bedrails Ver-Mac 2021 Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual V1.0...
  • Page 23 Installation We value your opinion Figure 4 - Top, left and back view of a rack on bedrails Ver-Mac 2021 Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual V1.0...
  • Page 25: Mechanical Procedure For Bedrails

    5.2.4 Mechanical Procedure for Bedrails The yellow bubbles in this procedure refer to the same bubbles in Figure 3 and Figure 4. Ver-Mac provides the hardware, you must have your tools to drill and bolt the support. Refer to the owner’s manual.
  • Page 26: Electrical Installation

    This system connects power to the V-Touch controller through a lighter plug connector or to the ignition. For the rest of the system, the recommended option is to connect to the ignition except for the actuator, which goes to the vehicle battery. Refer to the owner’s manual. Figure 5 – Wireless arrowboard – with actuator Ver-Mac 2021 Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual V1.0...
  • Page 27: Installing The V-Touch Controller

    ® 5. Installer the controller: look carefully to make sure the VELCRO bands are lined up properly and the casing is straight. Figure 6 - Position of the V-Touch in the vehicle Ver-Mac 2021 Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual V1.0...
  • Page 28 Installing the V-Touch Controller Figure 7 - V-Touch AB for arrowboard, with hardware Figure 8 - V-Touch AB for arrowboard, with Velcro Figure 9 - V-Touch for message sign, with hardware Ver-Mac 2021 Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual V1.0...
  • Page 29: Maintenance Schedule

    Check for proper operation. • • Check all lamp functions/modes. • • Verify condition and finger-tighten all terminals. Connections and • • cables Check for proper functioning, no loose wires touching other terminals. Ver-Mac 2021 Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual V1.0...
  • Page 30 Make sure that all safety and locking pins Cotter Pins are in place and solid. Replace any that are missing. • • Inspect for tautness, fraying and wear of Tie downs/load straps, lost clips. binders Replace as needed. Ver-Mac 2021 Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual V1.0...

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