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VBA-OM-S002-A 

OPERATION MANUAL

                 

   

VBAT-M36A

AIR

 

TANK 

VBAT20A1-T-X104

   

VBAT38A1-T-X104 

Chinese Pressure Vessel Code Compliant Product 

 

INDEX 

- Description and specifications of the components 
- Cautions for operation 
- Connecting Air tank and Booster regulator 
- Regular check 

 

 

Thank you for choosing this SMC product. This operation manual provides essential information to ensure its optimum performance and 

lifespan. Please read it before using the product. Keep this manual accessible and refer to it if problems occur. Please refer to the latest 
catalogue, drawings and maintenance procedures for product configuration and specifications. 

 

- Description and specifications of the components 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Table 1 Specifications 

Model VBAT20A1-T-X104 

VBAT38A1-T-X104 

Max. operating pressure 

1.0 MPa 

Material Q235B 

Tank capacity 

22 L 

38 L 

Temp. range 

0 to 75

o

Tank mass 

15 kg 

26 kg 

IN 1/2 

OUT 1/2 

3/4 

Port size 

Drain 1/4 

Painting 

- Outer surface: Baking finish          - Painting: Silver gray 
- Inner surface: Phosphate coating film treatment 

Applicable booster regulator 

VBA2 / VBA4 

Applicable standards 

TSG R0003-2007 

Supervision Regulation on Safety Technology for Simple Pressure Vessels 

 

 

Table 2 Accessories 

Part name / Part No. 

Components 
Anchor bolt, nut 

For VBA2 / 4 mounting

4 pcs.

Hex. socket head bolt 

For VBA2 / 4 mounting

4 pcs.

O-ring 

For VBA2 / 4 mounting

1 pc.

Accessory set 
VBAT20A-Y-3 

Hex. socket head plug 

For Drain port 

1 pc.

Pressure gauge and safety valve set 
VBAT-T 

Safety valve 
Pressure gauge 
Piping components for tank connection 

1 pc.
1 pc.
1 pc.

Operation Manual/VBAT-M36 
Operation Manual/VBAT-M36C 

Operation Manual (Japanese) 
Operation Manual (Chinese) 

1 copy
1 copy

VBA

T

20A1 / 38

A1-T

-X104 

Product certificate 

Certificate 1 

pc.

 

- Operating precautions 

- To ensure safety and optimum operation, confirm the product’s specifications before use. Operating product out of the scope of its 

specifications may cause failure or accident. 

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WARNING

                             

   

Design precautions

 

(1) Applicable standard 

- This air tank conforms to laws and regulations in China. 

When this tank is used in countries outside of China, confirm that it is compliant with the laws and regulations of those countries. 

As the air tank is compliant with "Regulations on Safety Supervision of Special Equipment", the following procedures are 

required when using the product. (Refer to "Regulations on Safety Supervision of Special Equipment Chapter 3" for details.) 

(1) To confirm that the pressure is set at the set value, submit the safety valve for air tank to the nearest Safety Inspection Bureau, and 

store the safety valve together with the Check ticket. 

(2) Before installing the air tank, inform the nearest Special Equipment Safety Supervision Department in writing. 
(3) When installing the air tank, it should pass the inspection performed by the Inspection and Measurement Agency authorized by the 

Special Equipment Safety Supervision Department based on the safety technical standard. [Documents supplied with the air tank, the 
Check ticket of the safety valve and the certificate supplied with the pressure gauge are necessary.] 

(4) Register the product and related documents with the Special Equipment Safety Supervision Department before using the device or 

within 30 days after starting to use the device. 

(2) Operating pressure 

- Use this air tank at maximum operating pressure of 1.0 MPa or less. 

(3) Connection 

- Install a filter or mist separator on the OUT side of the air tank. 

Although phosphate coating film treatment is applied to the inner surface of the VBAT

A1-

-X104, rust may be generated if the product is 

used for a long time. 

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CAUTION 

- Consider the operating conditions, and use this air tank within the specification range. 
- Do not supply or discharge air suddenly. This will cause the temperature to decrease due to air expansion, and the temperature may 

exceed the operating temperature limit of the air tank. If flow speed becomes faster, a loud noise may be generated by the friction inside the 
tube. 

- When a booster regulator is used, select the appropriate product model according to the selection procedure of the energy saving program 
or How to Order in the catalog. 

!  

CAUTION

                             

Installation precautions

 

(1) Accessories 

- Accessories are supplied attached to the foot of the tank. Once removed, take care not to lose any of the parts. 

(2) Installation 

- Operate the air tank fixed. 
- To mount the air tank on a floor surface, use the four holes of 

φ

13 to secure the tank with bolts (order separately) or anchor bolts (supplied 

with the product). 

- Mount the air tank horizontally. If the tank is mounted vertically, the load will be concentrated on one foot, leading to breakage. 
- If the air tank is used where there is vibration, it may lead to breakage of the foot and the body. Do not use it where there is vibration. 
- A lot of energy builds up if high pressure is applied to the air tank. If the air tank breaks and air is discharged, a large blast of air will be 

generated and is very dangerous. Install the air tank where operations or equipment will not be affected. 

- When connecting a booster regulator with an air tank, refer to the procedure “Assembling the air tank and the booster regulator”. 

(3) Piping 

- Connect piping so that the piping load and vibration are not applied to the tank socket. 

(4) Safety valve 

- Pressure setting cannot be changed as it is fixed. 

(5) Drain valve 

- The drain valve needs to be prepared by the user. SMC related product VBAT-V1 is available. 

Related products 

VBAT-V1 

Drain valve 

 

Order it separately 

O-ring 

IN port 

Stand 

Air tank 

OUT port 

Spare port 

Accessory set 

Drain port 

Foot 

Hex. socket head bolt 

Hex. socket head plug 

Drain valve 

Pressure gauge and safety valve set

Safety valve port

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