VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors
VMAC Technical Support: 888-241-2289
VMAC Knowledge Base: www.kb.vmacair.com
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Only attempt to shorten the supplied hose if there is access to the
appropriate equipment. Do not cut and splice the hose using hose
clamps.
VMAC Compressor oil will degrade rubber lined hoses, use only
hoses with an AQP elastomer type liner. Contact VMAC Technical
Support at 1-888-241-2289 for further information.
The PTFE tubes and AQP elastomer lined hoses are specifically designed to work
with VMAC compressor oil and at compressor operating temperatures.
Based on the desired location of the AOST, the hose lengths provided with this
system may not be ideal. VMAC suggests first trying to adjust the AOST within its
mounts to take up any excess slack in the hoses. If this is not effective, the hoses
can be shortened or replaced as necessary, or hose extenders can be used.
VMAC recommends shortening these hoses as a preferred alternative to
coiling up and securing the excess.
Shorter hose length will maximize system
performance.
Avoid using 90° fittings wherever possible as they cause flow
restrictions and negatively impact performance.
The following hoses are included with this compressor kit:
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1/2 in × 58 in.
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1/2 in × 85 in.
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1 in × 84 in.
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1/4 in (PTFE Tube) × 137 in.
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3/16 in (PTFE Tube) × 149 in.
If longer hoses are required:
To order parts, contact a VMAC dealer. The dealer will ask for the VMAC serial
number, part number, description and quantity. See page 6 for ordering
information.
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Eaton Aeroquip hoses with an “AQP” type inner liner are required.
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OTC fittings are required for the VMAC supplied hose.
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Push-lock fittings are suitable if FC332 hose is used.
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If Push-lock fittings are being used, do not use hose clamps as they will
damage the hose and cause leaks.
Hose Requirements
