VMAC A500044 – Cold Climate Kit With 120V AC Heater
Cold climate heater package for operating the VMAC G30 Gas Driven Air Compressor in freezing climates
- Proven at temperatures of -30 Degrees C (-22 Degrees F)
- 120V AC Heater
- Requires 600W @ 5 Amps
APPLICATION INFORMATION
- For use with VMAC G300003 Gas Engine Driven 30 CFM Air Compressor
- Requires 600W power inverter (VMAC P/N: A500181)
POWER INVERTER INSTALLATION – BEST PRACTICES
- Follow the installation instructions for the inverter.
- Mount the inverter in the cab whenever possible.
- If mounting in the cab is not practical, mount the inverter where it will be protected from the elements, such as a tool cabinet.
- Use a grounded, 3 prong extension cord suitable for 1000 W to connect between the inverter and the cold climate kit harness.
- Mount the circuit breaker in a protected location near the battery.
HEATER CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION
- Ensure the system is cool, and the ignition key switch is in the “OFF” position
- Disconnect the negative battery cable
- Disconnect the spark plug wire (Figure 1)
VMAC is unable to provide specific warming times as variations in air temperature and Gas Engine Driven 30 CFM Air Compressor mounting locations will affect the time it takes to warm the compressor system.
The heaters may need to be on for 30 minutes or more prior to starting the engine to allow sufficient time for the system to warm up; this can generally be accomplished while driving to work.
- Ensure the vehicle engine is running while the cold climate kit is enabled as the inverter’s current draw is capable of draining the batteries quite rapidly.
- Turn the inverter switch on.
- Once the system has warmed sufficiently turn the inverter off.
If operating the Gas Engine Driven 30 CFM Air Compressor in extreme temperatures, special considerations may be required.
