Q.V.P. VAK-MATIC - Manual

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VAK-MATIC INSTRUCTIONS
07/27/10r2 - VAK-Matic Instructions.cdr
The VAK-MATIC system is designed to turn the VAK PUMP
on and off automatically at a predetermined settings. This
has the advantage of only using compressed air when
required (normally less than 4 minutes/hour after the original
evacuation). This, of course, reduces the load on the
compressor. Also, the bag can be left unattended without fear
of a loss in pressure.
A porous Baseboard (BB) will cause the VAK-MATIC control
box to cycle on/off more frequently in the beginning due to the
air being released from the material.
1. Connect the compressed filtered air line to the air input (a
standard 1/4"NPTF thread) on the right front of the box.
Connect the VAK hose to the hose barb on the left front of the
box.
2. If your VAK-MATIC does not have a regulator, your
connecting air line should be set at 85 - 90psi when the unit is
running. With the built in regulator, adjust it to 85 - 90 psi.
Without a regulator do not exceed 100psi while the unit is
running on the compressed air line as it will prevent the
solenoid air valve from operating and cause it to not shut off.
3. Press the rocker switch to VAK BAG, block the vacuum
hose with your thumb. It should instantly go to 23-25"Hg and
shut off. If so go to section 4.
The vacuum level of the VAK SENSOR is factory set at
approximately 25"Hg, however, for various reasons (altitude,
line pressure, line volume, leaks, etc.) you may not achieve
this level. If the VAK PUMP does not shut off, you need to
adjust the VAK SENSOR or air regulator.
With your thumb over the hose, turn the rocker switch to VAK
Bag and turn the air regulator (black knob on right side)
clockwise to increase the pressure up to a maximum of 100
psi. If the unit still does not shut off, with the selector switch
set at "VAK BAG," slowly turn the vacuum switch adjustment
screw counter clockwise until the pump shuts off. This will be
the setting for your conditions. Block and unblock the vacuum
hose several times to assure that the setting is correct.
NOTE: Starting additional air tools, while operating the VAK
PUMP, could cause a pressure or volume drop, thus
decreasing the performance of the pump. This could also be
a cause of the pump not reaching 25"Hg.
4. Attach the VAK hose to the bag and with the VAK bag
closed, turn on the VAK-MATIC and allow the empty bag to be
evacuated. Be sure to cover the vacuum hole in the
baseboard with a piece of wood to prevent the bag from
sealing the the vacuum hole. An 8' VAK bag should take
about 1 to 1.5 minutes (Super Pro VM6) to reach 25"Hg and
shut off. With the VM4 (Pro) it should take about 2 mins. They
could take longer if your BB is porous and giving off air or
moisture as the vacuum level increases. The pump will shut
off at 25"Hg (or your setting per section 4). When the vacuum
level falls 4-5"Hg below maximum setting, it will cycle back on.
If short cycles of 30-60 seconds continue after 10-15 minutes,
check for leaks per the section: "What To Do If It Leaks" in the
bag instructions.
Continuous short cycling can occur if residual air is trapped in
the bag. This can be caused by your set-up inside the bag or if
you rolled up the bag to make it shorter or narrower. If this is
the case, start the controller on VAK KLAMP and let it run for 1
- 2 minutes longer than it would normally run under VAK BAG.
Then put the switch back on VAK BAG. If you have a vinyl bag
and only want to use a small portion of it, purchase another
end closure to properly close off the unused portion of the
bag.
CAUTION:
Do not blow out the VAK-MATIC vacuum line with
compressed air. You must open the box (Disconnect the
electrical connection first.) and disconnect the VAK Sensor
vacuum line. Compressed air will damage the VAK Sensor.
Never use the VAK-MATIC for vacuum clamping (vacuum jigs
& fixtures with the switch set at VAK Bag. For safety reasons,
always run the pump continuously for vacuum clamping.
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