Rev. Date: 11/11/20
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Machine Hook-up
This unit comes ready for connection to the VH550 (vacuum hopper), VH550-B (vacuum hopper with bin level) and
Vacuum Defender.
Note: A bin level indicator and blastgate are not used with the model VH550 (vacuum hopper).
This unit provides a direct connection to 4" or 6" insulation hose depending on the use of a 6" to 4" reducer shown in
(Illust. C & D). Slide hose on to the inlet and outlet of the gas vacuum and secure with hose clamps.
Note: Hose
clamps are to be utilized with all hose connections to prevent air leakage and insure operator safety. Correct
use of clamps also helps to prevent hose plugging. All hoses must be pushed on completely until safety limit
switches are depressed.
1.)
For hook-up to the VH550 (vacuum hopper) only.
Connect hose from gas vacuum outlet to vacuum hopper
inlet. Slide hose on to the gas vacuum inlet. Secure all hose connections with hose clamps. (See Illust. C)
2.)
For hook-up to the VH550-B (vacuum hopper with bin level) only.
Connect hose from gas vacuum outlet
to vacuum hopper inlet. Connect hose from gas vacuum inlet to blastgate outlet. Connect hose to the blastgate
inlet. Secure all hose connections with hose clamps. (See Illust. C)
(Illust. C)
3.)
For hook-up to the Vacuum Defender and GV100 (bag removal).
Connect 5' to 10' of hose from gas
vacuum outlet to reclaim bag inlet. Connect 10' to 15' of hose from gas vacuum inlet to vacuum defender outlet.
Connect hose to the vacuum defender inlet. Secure all hose connections with hose clamps. (See Illust. D)
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