Vmac V910020 Installation guide

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Installation Manual for VMAC

System

V910020

2017 – 2019 Ford Super Duty F-250 – F-550

6.7 L Diesel

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Table of Contents

Safety .........................................................................3

Warranty ......................................................................4

General Information ...........................................................6

System Identiﬁcation, Warranty Registration and Warning Labels ..............8

Preparing for Installation ...................................................... 10

Relocating the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) ............................. 16

Modifying the Hoses, Installing the Cooler ................................... 19

Modifying and Installing the Passenger Side Battery Tray, Air Intake and

VMAC Degas Bottle ..........................................................25

Modifying the Fan Shroud and Fan Stator ....................................31

Installing the Main Bracket, Idler Bracket and Compressor .................... 35

Installing the Air Oil Separator Tank ........................................... 42

Hose Requirements .......................................................... 45

Connecting the Hoses ...................................................... 46

Relocating the batteries ......................................................49

Modifying and Installing Charge Air Cooler and Washer Bottle. ...............63

Installing the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) and Hoses .............................66

Adding Oil to the System .....................................................72

Installing the Control Components ............................................73

Completing the Installation ...................................................78

Recommended Accessories .................................................. 84

Air Receiver Tank ............................................................ 85

Testing the Installation ........................................................86

Performance Testing and System Adjustments ................................89

Accessory Products from VMAC ..............................................91

Warranty Registration ........................................................96

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Additional Application Information

• 2017 – 2019 Ford Super Duty F-250 – F-550, 6.7 L Diesel.

Important Information

The information in this manual is intended for certified VMAC installers who have

been trained in installation procedures and/or for people with mechanical trade

certification who have the tools and equipment to properly and safely perform the

installation. Do not attempt this installation without the appropriate mechanical

training, knowledge and experience.

Follow all safety precautions for mechanical work. Any fabrication for correct fit in

modified vehicles must follow industry standard “best practices”.

Notice

materials are provided by VMAC for informational purposes only, without

representation or warranty of any kind, and VMAC shall not be liable for errors

or omissions with respect to the materials. The only warranties for VMAC

products and services are those set forth in the express warranty statements

accompanying such products and services, if any, and nothing herein shall be

construed as constituting an additional warranty. Printing or copying of any page

in this document in whole or in part is only permitted for personal use. All other

use, copying or reproduction in both print and electronic form of any part of this

document without the written consent of VMAC is prohibited. The information

contained herein may be changed without prior notice.

Printed in Canada

Registered Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective

owners. VMAC’s use of manufacturers’ trademarks in this manual is for

identification of the products only and does not imply any affiliation to, or

endorsement of said companies.

Loctite®, Loctite® 242 and Loctite® 567 are registered trademarks of Henkel AG &

Company KGaA.

Nylok® is a registered trademark of Nylok Fastener Corporation.

Eaton Aeroquip® is a registered trademark of EATON AEROQUIP INC.

Ford® and Super Duty® are registered trademarks of Ford Motor Company.

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Changes and Revisions

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EECN 17-033 Battery rel.l / cooler update MSP KRM GB AWG 8 Sept 2017

FECN 18-038 Washer bottle and various updates MSP KRM GB AWG 11 June 2018

GECN 18-127 Throttle tune for 2017/18 MY MSP N/A JH AWG 14 June 2018

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Revision Revision Details Revised by

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FECN 18-038 Washer bottle and various updates MSP KRM N/A GB AWG 11 June 2018

G ECN 18-127 Throttle tune for 2017/18 MY MSP N/A AJH GB AWG 14 June 2018

HECN 19-157 Cap model year MSP N/A N/A MSP N/A 5 Nov 2019

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Important Safety Notice

The information contained in this manual is based on sound engineering principles,

research, extensive field experience and technical information. Information

is constantly changing with the addition of new models, assemblies, service

techniques and running OEM changes. If a discrepancy is found in this manual,

contact VMAC prior to initiating or proceeding with installation, service or repair.

Current information may clarify the issue. Any person with knowledge of such

discrepancies, who proceeds to perform service and repair assumes all risks.

Only proven service procedures are recommended. Anyone who departs from the

specific instructions provided in this manual must first assure that their safety and

that of others is not being compromised and that there will be no adverse effects

on the operational safety or performance of the equipment.

VMAC will not be held responsible for any liability, consequential damages, injuries,

loss or damage to individuals or to equipment as a result of the failure of any

person to properly adhere to the procedures set out in this manual or standard

safety practices. Safety should be the first consideration when performing any

service operations. If there are any questions concerning the procedures in this

manual or more information is required, please contact VMAC before beginning

repairs.

Safety Messages

This manual contains various warnings, cautions and notices that must be

observed to reduce the risk of personal injury during installation, service or repair

and the possibility that improper installation, service or repair may damage the

equipment or render it unsafe.

This symbol is used to call attention to instructions concerning

personal safety. Watch for this symbol; it points out important

safety precautions, it means, “Attention, become alert! Your

personal safety is involved”. Read the message that follows and

be aware of the possibility of personal injury or death. As it is

impossible to warn of every conceivable hazard, common sense and

industry standard safety practices must be observed.

This symbol is used to call attention to instructions on a specific

procedure that if not followed may damage or reduce the useful life

of the compressor or other equipment.

This symbol is used to call attention to additional instructions or

special emphasis on a specific procedure.

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VMAC Standard Warranty (Limited)

For complete warranty information, including both VMAC Standard

Warranty (Limited) and VMAC Lifetime Warranty (Limited)

requirements, please refer to our current published warranty located

at: www.vmacair.com/warranty

If you do not have access to a computer, please contact us and we

will be happy to send you our warranty.

VMAC’s warranty is subject to change without notice.

VMAC Lifetime Warranty (Limited)

A VMAC Lifetime Limited Warranty is offered

on the base air compressor only and only on

UNDERHOOD, Hydraulic Driven, Transmission

Mounted, Gas and Diesel Engine Driven Air

Compressors, Multifunction Power Systems, and

other products as defined by VMAC, provided that

(i) the purchaser fully completes and submits a

warranty registration form within 3 months of purchase, or 200 hours of operation,

whichever occurs first; (ii) services are completed in accordance with the Owner’s

Manual; (iii) proof of purchase of applicable service kits are made available to

VMAC upon request.

The VMAC Lifetime Warranty is applicable to new products shipped on or after

1 October, 2015.

Warranty Registration

The VMAC warranty registration form is located near the back of this manual. This

warranty registration form must be completed and sent to VMAC at the time of

installation for any subsequent warranty claim to be considered valid.

There are 4 ways the warranty can be registered with VMAC:

www.vmacair.com/warranty

warranty@vmacair.com

(877) 740-3202

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WARRANTY

Warranty

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VMAC warranty work must be pre-authorized by VMAC. Claims are

processed via our dealer network. If you are not a VMAC dealer,

please select one to work with via our Dealer Locator:

https://www.vmacair.com/dealer-locator/.

1. Communicate with VMAC Technical Support at 1-888-241-2289 to help diagnose/

troubleshoot the problem prior to repair. VMAC technical support requires the

VMAC System ID, hours on the compressor and mileage on the vehicle.

2. VMAC will provide direction for repair or replacement of the failed components.

3. Failed parts must be held by the dealer for a period of six months, and sent to

VMAC if requested (along with the RMA number) for evaluation, unless otherwise

instructed by VMAC.

4. Dealers may login to the VMAC website to view the VMAC Labour Time Guide

(under “Agreements”) to see the allowable warranty labour times.

5. Warranty invoices must include the RMA/Service Ticket (CSR) number, VMAC

System ID#, hours on the compressor, mileage on the vehicle, and a detailed

description of the work performed.

6. VMAC Warranty does not cover consequential damage, overtime charges,

mileage, travel time, towing/recovery, cleaning or shop supplies.

7. Dealers submit warranty claims on behalf of the Vehicle Owner/End User

affected by the defective part(s). The dealer ensures that all warranty credits

are refunded back to the Vehicle Owner/End User who made the initial warranty

claim.

For Standard Warranty (Limited): If the completed warranty

registration form has not been received by VMAC within 6 months

from the date of installation of the Product(s), the warranty period

will be deemed to commence 30 days from the date of shipment

from VMAC.

For Lifetime Warranty (Limited): The completed warranty

registration form must be received by VMAC within 3 months from

the date of purchase or 200 hours of operation of the product(s)

(whichever occurs first).

Failure to follow this procedure may result in denial of the warranty

claim.

VMAC Product Warranty Policies & Warranty Registration can be found on the

VMAC website (see previous page for URL).

VMAC Warranty Claim Process

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General Information

Optional Equipment Compatibility

While VMAC strives to design systems compatible with optional OEM equipment

(such as running boards), it is impractical to develop systems that accommodate

every OEM and aftermarket option or add-on. Whenever possible, VMAC

endeavors to advise of compatibility issues in the “Additional Application

Information” section of the manual. Even when specific optional equipment is

determined by VMAC to be incompatible, it does not preclude the vehicle upfitter

or end user from modifying the optional equipment to make it compatible with

the installed VMAC system. VMAC does not warranty or accept responsibility or

liability for the fitment, function or safety of any products modified in any way not

expressly outlined in the installation manual.

Before Starting

Read this manual prior to beginning the installation to ensure familiarity with the

components and how they will fit on the vehicle. Identify any variations from the

application list such as vehicle model, engines, or optional equipment (e.g., dual

alternator, active steering assist, etc.).

Open the package, unpack the components and identify them using the IPL

included in the Fastener Pack.

Hose Information

Depending on other installed equipment, it might be necessary to move the air/oil

separation tank from its intended location. The hoses used in VMAC compressor

systems have a specific inner liner that is compatible with VMAC compressor oil.

Use of hoses other than those supplied or recommended by VMAC may cause

compressor damage and may void your warranty. Please contact VMAC for

replacement hoses and further information.

Ordering Parts

To order parts, contact a VMAC dealer. The dealer will ask for the VMAC serial

number, part number, description and quantity. Locate the nearest dealer online at

www.vmacair.com/dealer-locator or call 1-877-912-6605.

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Special Tools Required

• Pneumatic fan wrench removal set (such as Lisle® 43300) or a manual fan

pulley holder (such as KD Tool® KD3900)

• Pulley removal tool kit (such as a Lilse 39000, Jet H3565 or Performance Tool

389708 or equivalent).

Torque Specifications

All fasteners must be torqued to specifications. Use manufacturers’ torque values

for OEM fasteners. Apply Loctite 242 (blue) or equivalent on all engine-mounted

fasteners. Torque values are with Loctite applied unless otherwise specified.

Standard Grade 8 National Coarse Thread

Size (in) 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4

Foot pounds (ft•lb) 918 35 55 80 110 170 280

Newton meter (N•m) 12 24 47 74 108 149 230 379

Standard Grade 8 National Fine Thread

Size (in) 3/8 7/16 1/2 5/8 3/4

Foot pounds (ft•lb) 40 60 90 180 320

Newton meter (N•m) 54 81 122 244 434

Metric Class 10.9

Size (mm) M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16

Foot pounds (ft•lb) 4.5 19 41 69 104 174

Newton meter (N•m) 625 55 93 141 236

Table 1 — Torque Table

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Preparation for installation is very important. Missing a step

or an item can cause problems in the installation or damage to

components.

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Check off each item as it is completed so that no steps are

missed.

☐ Review the contents of the system using the illustrated parts list to ensure all

components are present and in the correct quantity. If any components are

missing, have the system ID ready and call VMAC Technical Support at

(888) 241-2289.

The VMAC warranty form must be completed and returned to VMAC

at the time of installation for any subsequent warranty claim to be

considered valid.

☐ Complete the warranty form. The VMAC warranty form is located at the back

of this manual, as well as online at: www.vmacair.com/warranty

The System Identification Plate must be attached to the vehicle at

the time of installation. This plate provides information that allows

VMAC to assist with parts and repairs.

☐ Mark and drill 2 × 7/64 in holes in the top of the cross member in front of the

hood support. Secure the plate with the supplied self-tapping screws (Figure 1).

Figure 1 — System Identification Plate

System Identification, Warranty

Registration and Warning Labels

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☐ As part of the installation process, ensure that the safety and operational

instruction decal is affixed in an obvious location so that it can be seen by

vehicle operators. A good spot for this is usually on the inside of the door or on

the panel underneath the steering wheel (Figure 4).

Figure 2 — Battery relocation warning label

☐ To alert any technicians that may service the vehicle, affix the servicing

caution/contact label in the engine compartment near the hood latch in a

visible location (Figure 3).

Figure 3 — Advisory label

☐ To alert any technicians or emergency responders that may service the vehicle

or respond to an accident, thoroughly clean the radiator cross member and

affix the battery relocation warning label in a conspicuous location (Figure 2).

Figure 4 — Operating Instruction label

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Ensure the VMAC Warranty Registration has been completed and

the System Identification Plate and Operating Instruction Label are

installed prior to proceeding (see page 8 for details).

Preparing for Installation

VMAC provides material to relocate the vehicle batteries from

the engine bay to the driver side frame rail. Depending on the

application, the end user may wish to relocate the batteries to an

alternate location (see page 49 before continuing.

Do not use a test light to probe for power on vehicle circuits, the

increased current draw of the test light may damage components.

☐ Locate the blunt-cut OEM SEIC wire harness, on the passenger side in the foot

well. Find the transmission park signal, (Grey wire with Brown stripe).

☐ Use a multi-meter to verify the transmission park signal. Turn the key to the

“IGN2” position but do not start the truck (on vehicles equipped with a “START”

button, depress the button but to not apply the service brake) to supply power

to the dash display. The resistance to ground should read close to 0 Ω in

“PARK” and open circuit in all other gears. If this is correct, put the vehicle in

“PARK” and turn the ignition “OFF”.

☐ Mark the transmission park signal wire for connection later in the “Installing the

Control Components” section.

☐ Disconnect and remove both batteries.

☐ Remove the lower bumper/air dam to improve access.

☐ Remove the top radiator cross member cover.

☐ Remove the (×8) bolts securing the grille and pull gently to remove the grille

from the vehicle.

☐ Remove the driver side headlight. The headlight is mounted with (×4) bolts, 1

bolt is hidden behind the rubber trim between the fender and the bumper.

☐ Drain the primary and secondary radiators into separate, clean containers. Set

the coolant aside for use later.

☐ Remove the intake air box and cover the engine-side port to prevent debris

entering the engine.

☐ Remove the ground strap running between the battery and the inner fender to

improve access.

☐ Remove the passenger side battery tray, intake snorkel, and lower duct

assembly.

☐ Remove the secondary coolant reservoir.

☐ Disconnect the ‘hot’ side ducting from both the turbo and the Charge Air Cooler

(CAC) and set the ducting aside for modification.

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☐ Remove the upper radiator hose and cover the ports to prevent debris

accessing the engine or coolant system.

☐ Cover the turbo and CAC ports to prevent debris entering the engine.

☐ Disconnect the rest of the CAC connections and cover the openings to prevent

debris entering the engine air intake or coolant systems.

☐ Remove the CAC.

☐ Remove the driver side battery tray and degas bottle assembly. This will not be

reused but can be retained should the vehicle be reverted to stock.

☐ Mark the washer fluid pump wire harness for modification in a later chapter.

☐ Remove the front (×3) inner fender liner bolts and pull the fender liner out of the

way to access the fasteners securing the washer fluid reservoir.

☐ Disconnect and remove the washer fluid reservoir and battery tray support

bracket.

☐ Thoroughly clean the surface around the M12 threaded hole on the front driver

side of the engine block, directly below the valve cover (Figure 5).

Figure 5 — Installing the negative battery cable

Clean surface

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☐ Using the M12 x 1.75 x 25 bolt, attach the 1/0 AWG VMAC negative battery

relocation cable to the engine block (Figure 6).

Figure 6 — Installing the negative battery cable

☐ Route the cable along the engine, crossing to the outside of the frame just after

the forward body mount. Installation will continue later in the manual (Figure 7).

Figure 7 — Routing the negative battery

☐ Reinstall the inner fender liner bolts.

☐ Remove the inner fender clip nut from the driver side battery tray support

bracket and set aside for later.

☐ Drain the washer fluid into a clean receptacle and retain for use later.

☐ The washer fluid reservoir and battery tray support bracket will not be reused

but can be retained should the vehicle be reverted to stock.

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☐ Keeping the power steering lines connected, remove the power steering

reservoir from the driver side of the fan shroud.

☐ Temporarily tie the power steering reservoir up and out of the way of the

shroud.

The power steering reservoir cap will leak if the reservoir is not kept

upright.

☐ Remove the upper radiator shroud.

☐ Disconnect the radiator fan harness and remove and discard the OEM bolt

(Figure 8).

Figure 8 — Disconnect fan harness

Discard OEM

fastener

☐ Remove the fan and harness assembly using a pneumatic fan wrench (such as

Lisle 43300).

☐ Remove the fan shroud stator.

☐ Remove the OEM FEAD belt.

☐ Remove the primary alternator (Figure 9).

Figure 9 — OEM alternator and power steering bracket

Remove

shroud post

Note location and

remove OEM idler

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On vehicles equipped with adaptive power steering, removing the

power steering pump pulley will improve access to the fasteners.

Do not remove the power steering fluid lines from the power

steering pump.

For vehicles equipped with the optional “Adaptive Power Steering”

power steering pump, relocate the upper rear bushing to the upper

forward mount position (Figure 10).

Figure 10 — Adaptive power steering pump

☐ Unbolt the power steering pump and secure it out of the way.

Adaptive power

steering bushing

(OEM location)

Adaptive power

steering bushing

(VMAC location)

☐ Take note of the location of the OEM idler on the power steering pump /

primary alternator bracket.

☐ Remove the OEM idler from the bracket (Figure 9).

☐ Remove the fan shroud stator post from the OEM bracket (Figure 9).

☐ Remove the OEM alternator / power steering pump bracket from the engine.

This will not be reused but may be retained.

Remove the (×4) rubber bushings from the main bracket bolt holes

and set aside for later.

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☐ Remove the primary drain-back hose running between the engine and the OEM

degas bottle (Figure 11).

Figure 11 — Remove the primary drain-back hose

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Relocating the ABS Hydraulic Control

Unit (HCU)

Depending on the application, the following steps may not be

necessary. If the HCU is mounted towards the firewall

(Figure 15 on page 18), proceed to the next chapter. If the HCU

bracket is mounted using the holes shown in Figure 12, follow the

steps in this chapter.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in brake system

contamination, component damage and/or death.

It may be necessary to rotate the brake lines that connect the

master cylinder to the ABS HCU module to avoid kinking the flexible

rubber hoses as the HCU is shifted to its new position. The following

process will help to avoid air from entering the brake system as

brake fluid is forced out of the system.

Do not pump the brakes at any time while the brake lines are loose

as air may be drawn into the system.

Have an assistant gently depress the service brake as the brake

line is loosened, rotated into a relaxed position and then quickly

re-tightened. Adjust one brake line at a time. If there is a significant

amount of brake fluid escaping from the fitting, the pedal is being

pressed too hard and/or the fitting has been loosened too much.

Do not allow the brake master cylinder to run dry during these

steps. The master cylinder may be damaged if operated without

fluid.

Use only clean brake fluid from an unopened container that meets

Ford specifications.

If there is any concern that air may have entered the brake system,

consult a local Ford dealer or licensed repair facility for vehicle

specific HCU brake bleeding instructions.

Apply Loctite 242 (blue) to all engine mounted fasteners.

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Figure 12 — Relocating the HCU

☐ Remove the bolt and (×2) nuts securing the HCU and lift it clear of the shock

tower (Figure 12).

☐ Apply Loctite 242 (blue) to the supplied flat head fastener and install the

supplied HCU relocation bracket (Figure 13).

Figure 13 — Relocating the HCU

HCU relocation

bracket

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☐ Gently shift the HCU towards the firewall taking care not to bend or kink the

brake lines. Align the bracket with the second set of mounting holes (Figure 14).

☐ Install the bolt and (×2) nuts (Figure 15).

Figure 14 — Relocating the HCU

Figure 15 — Relocating the HCU

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