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PTO-Driven Compressor Kit Installation Guide

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PTO-Driven Compressor Kit Installation Guide

Applies to the Pneumax models

140-SP

200-SP

FOR INSTALLATION CENTER USAGE ONLY

Pneumax, Inc.
8557 North 78th Ave.
Peoria, Arizona 85345
623-979-3398
Fax: 623-979-6949
www.pneumaxcafs.com

Summary of Contents for 140-SP

Page 1: ...de Page 1 of 36 PTO Driven Compressor Kit Installation Guide Applies to the Pneumax models 140 SP 200 SP FOR INSTALLATION CENTER USAGE ONLY Pneumax Inc 8557 North 78th Ave Peoria Arizona 85345 623 979...

Page 2: ...ion manifold 18 Suggested air hose 18 Air Pressure Gauge 18 Compressor System 19 Schematics and Dimensional Drawings 23 Basic Compressed Air Foam System CAFS Schematic 23 80 SP with 8 inch Vertical Su...

Page 3: ...destruction of equipment Caution A caution alerts you to a procedure or condition that may result in serious damage to equipment or its failure to operate as expected Note A note points out important...

Page 4: ...be some variables depending on specific applications Since there are many ways to which discharges can be configured if the application on a particular vehicle is not covered in this guideline we will...

Page 5: ...g the PTO With these ratios the rated CFM is usually achieved with the engine speed between 1400 to 1600 RPM Caution A higher speed on the PTO means the CAFS system will reach the desired CFM at lower...

Page 6: ...r pump we strongly suggest that the compressor is only engaged while the water pump is engaged This is accomplished by using the OK to PUMP circuit to trigger the PTO system Wiring the PTO switch circ...

Page 7: ...tched this could result in bad vibration issues that could lead to driveline failure or cause the Air Compressor to fail If you have questions concerning driveline angles please contact your driveline...

Page 8: ...r however this may require the installation of an oil inject check valve to prevent oil from flooding the compressor It is usually fine though without this check valve Oil inject check valve may be or...

Page 9: ...The Safety Pressure Relief valve may be installed in either of the ports The remaining ports have no options Vertical sump top view Vertical sump side view Out to Separator Filter Safety Pressure Rel...

Page 10: ...ports The remaining ports have no options From Compressor Safety Pressure Relief alternate installation point Safety Pressure Relief Vertical sump top fittings Vertical sump lower fittings Not Used M...

Page 11: ...ing light or alarm not provided Pneumax recommends installing an over temperature device This prong is one side of a temperature sensitive switch that will close at 250 F The other side is grounded th...

Page 12: ...that the filter element can be serviced reasonably and that the assembly is installed properly Install it vertically with the housing up the filter element down Make sure there is room to remove and r...

Page 13: ...r outlet is just to the left of the Wye strainer The drain is the lower 3 8 FNPT fitting Install the cooler so that it can be drained to prevent freeze damage The cooler must be installed horizontally...

Page 14: ...ner is installed to strain water before it enters the cooler s water supply inlet The wye strainer is a service item and should be in an accessible location for service and or cleaning Caution Pneumax...

Page 15: ...d calibrating after installation Note Before you make any adjustments make sure the oil level in the sump is correct and the air lines do not have leaks or obstructions Do not adjust the Auto Sync com...

Page 16: ...stment screw 2 Place the controls on the Auto Sync control panel to FIXED and RUN Wait until the compressor pressure stabilizes 3 The target operating pressure is 145 150 PSI Monitor the air pressure...

Page 17: ...et Trim Valve counterclockwise 1 2 turn to open it and check pressures If the air pressure is still too low open the valve another 1 2 turn and check the pressures again Do not open the Air Inlet Trim...

Page 18: ...hich is made by Weatherhead Their H101 or H201 general purpose hose has an acceptable working pressure Also Dayco Parker and Aeroquip brands will suffice All of these hoses come in a variety of colors...

Page 19: ...operation of solenoid Air solenoid working leak between solenoid and discharge Repair leak Air check valve defective Replace or correct installation Trim valve out of adjustment Refer to trim valve in...

Page 20: ...00 CFM air flow Air oil Separator Filter torn or damaged could be caused by air flow of higher than 200CFM Adjust level to half of the sight glass on level surface Back down RPM s and flow CAFS to rel...

Page 21: ...ply valve is open foam tank has concentrate Y strainer is clean and supply line is connected to injector Poor foam wet or dry or no foam assuming air pressure to discharges is OK Discharge hose shakin...

Page 22: ...nated clutch disc Engage in AUTO UNLOAD only Repair air leak Engage in lower RPM Allow for bleed down Clean or replace Safety pop off valve opening at low pressure Auto Sync system out of balance Sump...

Page 23: ...ompressor Kit Installation Guide Page 23 of 36 Schematics and Dimensional Drawings DRAWINGS ARE NOT TO SCALE ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED Basic Compressed Air Foam System CA...

Page 24: ...PTO Driven Compressor Kit Installation Guide Page 24 of 36 80 SP with 8 inch Vertical Sump Hydraulic Schematic...

Page 25: ...PTO Driven Compressor Kit Installation Guide Page 25 of 36 140 200 SP with 10 inch Vertical Sump Hydraulic Schematic...

Page 26: ...PTO Driven Compressor Kit Installation Guide Page 26 of 36 80 SP Manual Auto Sync Valves Air and Water Connections...

Page 27: ...PTO Driven Compressor Kit Installation Guide Page 27 of 36 140 200 SP Manual Auto Sync Valves Air and Water Connections...

Page 28: ...PTO Driven Compressor Kit Installation Guide Page 28 of 36 Compressor Installation Angles...

Page 29: ...PTO Driven Compressor Kit Installation Guide Page 29 of 36 Eight Inch Vertical Sump...

Page 30: ...PTO Driven Compressor Kit Installation Guide Page 30 of 36 Ten Inch Vertical Sump...

Page 31: ...PTO Driven Compressor Kit Installation Guide Page 31 of 36 80 P Heat Exchanger Oil cooler...

Page 32: ...PTO Driven Compressor Kit Installation Guide Page 32 of 36 140 200 SP Heat Exchanger Oil Cooler...

Page 33: ...PTO Driven Compressor Kit Installation Guide Page 33 of 36 80 SP Separator Filter Separator Filter...

Page 34: ...PTO Driven Compressor Kit Installation Guide Page 34 of 36 140 200 SP Oil and Separator Filters Oil Filter Separator Filter...

Page 35: ...PTO Driven Compressor Kit Installation Guide Page 35 of 36 Balance Valve and Auto Sync Controls Panel Cutout Balance Valve Auto Sync Controls Panel Cutout...

Page 36: ...PTO Driven Compressor Kit Installation Guide Page 36 of 36 Companion Flange Front View Side View...

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