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VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors

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Printed in Canada

Additional Application Information

For use with VMAC G300003, Gas Driven Air Compressor (G30).

Registered Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective 

owners. VMAC’s use of manufacturers’ trademarks in this manual is for 

identification of the products only and does not imply any affiliation to, or 

endorsement of said companies.

Loctite®

Loctite® 242

 and 

Loctite® 567

 are registered trademarks of Henkel AG & 

Company KGaA.

Important Information

The information in this manual is intended for certified VMAC installers who 

have been trained in installation and service procedures and/or for anyone with 

mechanical trade certification who has the tools and equipment to properly and 

safely perform the installation or service. Do not attempt installation or service 

without the appropriate mechanical training, knowledge and experience.

Follow all safety precautions. Any fabrication for correct fit in modified vehicles 

must follow industry standard “best practices”. 

Document: 1901193

Changes and Revisions 

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Tech. Qual.

Mech.

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A

Initial release.

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25 Feb. 2022

Summary of Contents for A500245

Page 1: ...www vmacair com www vmacair com Installation Manual for VMAC Accessory A500245 A520007 Air Receiver Tanks ...

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Page 3: ...88 241 2289 VMAC Knowledge Base kb vmacair com 1 Table of Contents Safety 3 Warranty 4 General Information 6 Illustrated Parts List 8 PTFE Tubing Loom and Push To Connect Fittings 10 Maintenance and Repair Safety 11 Installation 12 Completing the Installation 18 ...

Page 4: ...ional Application Information For use with VMAC G300003 Gas Driven Air Compressor G30 Registered Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners VMAC s use of manufacturers trademarks in this manual is for identification of the products only and does not imply any affiliation to or endorsement of said companies Loctite Loctite 242 and Loctite 567 are ...

Page 5: ...he failure of anyone to properly adhere to the procedures set out in this manual or standard safety practices Safety should be the first consideration when performing any service operations If there are any questions concerning the procedures in this manual or more information is required please contact VMAC Technical Support prior to beginning work Safety Messages This manual contains various war...

Page 6: ... that i the purchaser fully completes and submits a warranty registration form within 3 months of purchase or 200 hours of operation whichever occurs first ii services are completed in accordance with the Owner s Manual iii proof of purchase of applicable service kits are made available to VMAC upon request The VMAC Lifetime Warranty is applicable to new products shipped on or after 1 October 2015...

Page 7: ...mpressor and a detailed description of the work performed 6 VMAC Warranty does not cover consequential damages overtime charges mileage travel time towing recovery cleaning or shop supplies 7 Dealers submit warranty claims on behalf of the Vehicle Owner End User affected by the defective part s The dealer ensures that all warranty credits are refunded back to the Vehicle Owner End User who made th...

Page 8: ...anual Before Starting Read this manual prior to beginning the installation to ensure familiarity with the components and how they will fit on the vehicle Identify any variations from the application list such as vehicle model engines or optional equipment e g dual alternator active steering assist etc Open the package unpack the components and identify them using the Illustrated Parts List IPL inc...

Page 9: ... pounds ft lb 40 60 90 180 320 Newton meter N m 54 81 122 244 434 Metric Class 10 9 Size mm M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 Foot pounds ft lb 4 5 19 41 69 104 174 Newton meter N m 6 25 55 93 141 236 None Torque values are with Loctite applied unless otherwise specified All fasteners must be torqued to specifications Use manufacturers torque values for OEM fasteners The torque values supplied in Table 1 are ...

Page 10: ...VMAC Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors VMAC Technical Support 888 241 2289 VMAC Knowledge Base kb vmacair com 8 Illustrated Parts List ...

Page 11: ... 9 1 4900242 TEE 6MJIC 1 4 MNPT 6MJIC 10 1 4900218 CAP 6JIC 11 11 1520627 BOLT HHCS FL PL M8 X 1 25 X 20 12 11 1560515 NUT M8 X 1 25 FL PL 13 2 5000134 PLUG HEX HEAD CORED 3 4 14 2 4300039 PIPE FTG PLUG SKT HEAD 3 8 15 1 3600212 VALVE SAFETY REL 3 8 NPT 150PSI 16 1 1700584 SPIRAL WRAP 1 OD BLACK 17 1 3600047 GAUGE BACK MOUNT 200 PSI 2 1 2 18 1 5000193 ELBOW BRASS 45 DEG 1 4 19 1 5000047 BUSHING BR...

Page 12: ...0 and that there are not sharp edges Lubricate the tube and firmly push it into the fitting so that the tube fully seats in the fitting Slide the collet out away from the body of the fitting to lock the tubing in place Ensure the tube does not have any play to prevent the O ring from wearing Ensure there is sufficient slack in the hose routing to allow for normal engine movement When routing hoses...

Page 13: ...ion who have the tools and equipment to properly and safely perform the service or repair Do not attempt to service or repair this system without the appropriate mechanical training knowledge and experience Follow all safety precautions and industry standard best practices Use only genuine VMAC parts to maintain the system Genuine VMAC parts are designed to work with the high pressure and heat gen...

Page 14: ...he ignition key switch is in the OFF position Disconnect the negative battery cable Disconnect the spark plug wire Figure 2 Figure 2 Spark plug wire Apply Loctite 242 blue to all fasteners except nylon lock nuts unless otherwise stated Figure 3 Remove ball valve Shroud removed for clarity Remove the ball valve and NPT adaptor from the WHASP Tank Figure 3 ...

Page 15: ...ng This accessory kit includes 6 M8 x 1 25 x 20 bolts with 6 M8 flange nuts to mount G300003 to the A500245 A520007 Figure 4 The G300003 base plate has 6 holes that will be used for mounting to the A500245 A520007 Figure 5 Figure 4 Mounting fasteners G300003 only Figure 5 Base plate mounting holes G300003 only Mounting holes ...

Page 16: ... cradle base for mounting the G30 and air receiver tank assembly in its intended location Figure 6 Locate a suitable mounting position for the G30 and receiver tank package Place the unit and check clearances to any other objects Figure 7 Figure 7 External dimensions mounted Dimensions in inches Figure 6 Tank fastener and external dimensions Dimensions in inches ...

Page 17: ...7 are not supplied Figure 6 on page 14 The G30 is heavy take all precautions when lifting to prevent injury The powder coated mating surfaces of the air receiver tank and G30 are very slippery VMAC suggests keeping the G30 safely supported until all of the fasteners are installed Mount the G30 on top of the air receiver tank package Torque the fasteners to specification Connect the straight fittin...

Page 18: ... The G30 has a built in minimum pressure check valve Use of an additional check valve is not required and may cause erratic performance If installing the ball valve removed from the G30 apply Loctite 567 thread sealant to the male threads on the NPT adaptor and install the ball valve onto it Figure 9 A cap has been installed on the air receiver tank drain Remove the cap and install a hose extensio...

Page 19: ...wn the G30 The WHASP Tank should vent normally out of the blowdown muffler but the pressure in the air receiver tanks should be maintained This can be confirmed via the pressure gauge on the air receiver tanks Never open the air receiver tank drain while the receiver tanks are pressurized Drain the air from the air receiver tanks Confirm that the air stored in the air receiver tanks evacuates comp...

Page 20: ...rom the receiver tanks open the drain on the receiver tank Once all of the water has drained close the receiver tank drain The air receiver tanks should be drained a minimum of once per day to evacuate the moisture from the tank This will help to prevent corrosion from forming in the tanks Do not start the Gas Engine Driven 30 CFM Air Compressor with the ball valve wide open and with no tool attac...

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