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Inspecting and Replacing the Blowdown Muffler
Read the “Maintenance and Repair Safety” section prior to
performing any work on the system (beginning on page 47).
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and follow all
industry standard safety practices.
The Blowdown Muffler is a regular service item and must be replaced every 400
hours or 1 year, whichever interval occurs first.
Visually inspect the blowdown muffler for evidence of corrosion or loss of
functionality. Ensure the muffler allows the blowdown to pressurize the system. To
test the blowdown system and muffler:
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Turn the system on and allow it reach full system pressure (factory setting
140 psi).
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Turn the ignition key switch to “OFF”.
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Listen for the pressurized air to blowdown through the muffler on the WHASP
Tank. Blowdown should be completed in approximately 20 seconds.
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If the muffler is showing signs of blockage, contact a local VMAC dealer for a
replacement.
A replacement blowdown muffler is included with the VMAC 400
hour service kit.
Figure 28 — Blowdown muffler
Blowdown
muffler
