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- Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL VCX-1 Vacuum Coolant Exchanger MAHLE Aftermarket Inc., Service Solutions 10 Innovation Drive York, PA 17402 800-468-2321 www.servicesolutions.mahle.com Manual P/N 035 81661 00 (REV B)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Component Description ......2 Safety Precautions ......3 Home Position . -
Page 3: Component Description
Component Description Unpack all components and verify quantities per this illustration. Contact MAHLE if any items are missing. WASTE COOLANT TANK PANEL VALVE NEW COOLANT SYSTEM TANK VACUUM GAUGE SHOP AIR COUPLER ADAPTER HOSE CONE ADAPTER VALVE CONE PLUG ADAPTER... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
• If leaks occur at the bottom or top of the cylinders, contact MAHLE for troubleshooting instructions. • The cylinders, hoses and adapters are plastic and rubber products and are in contact with oil and chemicals which may lessen their durability. -
Page 5: Home Position
EMPTY NEW TANK TOP OFF HOME VCX-1 HOME The above valve configuration is set before the VCX is connected to the shop air supply. This is also the position that the valves are returned to after each procedure. To select a procedure turn all of the valves to the colored triangle that corresponds with the desired procedure. -
Page 6: Fill New Tank Through Hose
EMPTY NEW TANK EMPTY RADIATOR TOP OFF New Coolant Tank HOME FILL NEW TANK EMPTY WASTE TANK FILL RADIATOR EMPTY RADIATOR EMPTY NEW TANK TOP OFF HOME VCX-1 HOME Clear Hose Cone Adapter Valve Adapter Hose 50/50 Mix Water/Coolant Page 5... -
Page 7: Empty Radiator
TOP OFF HOME FILL NEW TANK EMPTY WASTE TANK FILL RADIATOR EMPTY RADIATOR EMPTY NEW TANK TOP OFF Waste Coolant HOME Tank New Coolant Tank VCX-1 HOME Cone Adapter Valve Adapter Hose Clear Hose Engine Heater Block Core Water Pump Overflow... - Page 8 Empty Radiator (Continued) Carefully remove radiator cap. Use a shop rag over the cap when removing to avoid injury in case there is still pressure. Place VCX Cone Adapter snugly into the radiator spout. Do not force the Cone Adapter into the spout, the suction pressure from the VCX should secure it adequately.
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Page 9: Special Hookups
Special Hookups Seal Tight Radiator 1. Insert the Adapter Hose into the end of the Cone Plug Adapter. 2. Place the Cone Adapter snugly into the radiator, coiling the excess length of Adapter Hose at the bottom. 3. Follow the Empty Radiator procedure steps 1-9. More Effective Setup for Empty Radiator During the Empty Radiator procedure clamp off the upper radiator hose and follow steps 1-9 of the Empty Radiator section. -
Page 10: Fill Radiator
WASTE COOLANT NEW COOLANT (PRESSURE) (VACUUM) EMPTY WASTE TANK FILL NEW TANK EMPTY NEW TANK EMPTY RADIATOR TOP OFF HOME FILL NEW TANK EMPTY WASTE TANK FILL RADIATOR EMPTY RADIATOR EMPTY NEW TANK TOP OFF HOME VCX-1 HOME Page 9... -
Page 11: Top Off
TOP OFF 6. Close the Cone Adapter valve when done. HOME 7. Replace radiator and overflow caps. VCX-1 Flush Radiator HOME 1. The New Coolant Tank needs to be filled with water. See Empty Waste Tank and Fill New Tank procedures. -
Page 12: Empty Waste Tank
EMPTY NEW TANK EMPTY RADIATOR TOP OFF Waste Coolant HOME Tank New Coolant FILL NEW TANK EMPTY WASTE TANK FILL RADIATOR Tank EMPTY RADIATOR EMPTY NEW TANK TOP OFF HOME VCX-1 HOME Clear Hose Cone Adapter Valve Bulk Waste Container Page 11... -
Page 13: Empty New Tank
EMPTY NEW TANK EMPTY RADIATOR TOP OFF Waste Coolant Tank HOME New Coolant Tank FILL NEW TANK EMPTY WASTE TANK FILL RADIATOR EMPTY RADIATOR EMPTY NEW TANK TOP OFF HOME VCX-1 HOME Clear Hose Cone Adapter Valve Bulk Waste Container Page 12... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Cone Adapter. Repeated exposure to these temperatures may cause deterioration of the hose. If possible cut affect area off and reconnect Cone Adapter. If replacement of the hose is required call MAHLE. Page 13... -
Page 15: Parts Identification
Description 060-81693-00 Top Cylinder Plate 060-81692-00 Bottom Cylinder Plate 060-81695-00 Fiberglass Tube (52 inches) 035-81433-00 Tank Level Decal 028-80465-00 Large O-Ring 026-80238-00 Vacuum Gauge 30"-0 PSIG 022-80028-00 Ball Valve 3-Way 1/4 FPT (BHD) 028-80228-00 Small O-Ring 022-80160-00 Valve Relief 1/4 MPT X 1/4 FPT 370-80110-01 Clear Hose Assy 026-80197-00... -
Page 16: Flow
Flow Page 15... - Page 17 NOTES: Page 16...
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