AIRSLED VM2480 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Vending Mover
Covers Vending Mover Models:
Model No.
Description
Lift rating
(lbs.)
Speed
Vacuum
Capability
VM2400
Vending Mover
1,400
Single
Dual (DS)
Variable (VS)
No
VM2401
Vending Mover
Yes
VM2480
Vending Mover
No
VM2481
Vending Mover
Yes
NOTE: This manual references models with a 120V blower and “B” type electric plug. This
manual is also valid for 220V Airsled systems sold with the respective, country-specific
electrical cord/plug sets.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
•Airsled systems can move countless objects provided that the appropriate conditions exist and that
the load’s weight is within the system’s maximum lifting capacity. These conditions include the
following:
✓Surface is level and free of incline and/or decline. DO NOT attempt using your Airsled system on
inclines, declines, ramps or stairs.
✓Surface is smooth and non-porous and free of debris. Porous surfaces such as carpeting requires
use of Airsled’s Rough Surface Adapters (RSAs).
✓Load’s weight is evenly distributed. If not the case, the air beams may need to be positioned in a
manner to help offset the uneven weight distribution (e.g., closer to the heavier side of the load).
✓Lower center of gravity is better. Attempting to move an object with a high center of gravity may
result in undesirable tilting when lifted leading to a tipping hazard. If moving an object with a high
center of gravity, ensure adequate support is present to offset any tilting.
•Keep all parts of the body, especially hands and feet, away from underneath the air beams and the
load being lifted while operating your Airsled.
•DO NOT stand or ride on the air beams.
•To avoid electric shock, do not use in damp or wet locations. Do not expose the blower to water or
other liquids. Use only grounded power cords and outlets.
AIRSLED VENDING MOVER COMPONENTS
BEFORE USING THE AIRSLED VENDING MOVER
•Remove objects from the top and inside of the load you plan to move to prevent damage.
•Shut OFF or disconnect any gas, electric of water that may be connected to the load.
•Nonstructural features prone to bending near the load’s base such grill covers should be removed; the
air beams should only make contact with the load’s structural frame during movement.
•Verify that no other features or fixtures (e.g., hoses, drip pan, connectors, flanges) hang down from the
load’s base that may prevent the air beams from making contact directly with the structural frame.
•Because an Airsled will elevate the load, measure the overhead clearance between the highest point
of the load and any overhead objects such as cabinets. If less than 2”, please see the Control and
Maneuverability section.
•If your model has Dual Speed (DS) performance, you will be able to operate the unit at full (HI)
strength or half (LO) strength. Operating at half (LO) strength reduced lifting power by 50% which
may be beneficial in tight, overhead clearance situations.
Qty
Description
2
Aluminum air beams*
1
Blower (may/may not have dual or variable speed and/or vacuum capability
depending on model)
1
Shoulder strap
5
Vacuum cleaner nozzles and attachments for models with vacuum
capability
1
Tee connector
2
Supply hoses that connect to the air beams
1
Lead hose that connects to the blower
4
Rough Surface Adapters (RSAs)
4
Spacer sticks
1
Foot brace
1
Carrying bag for your complete system
Please see Exhibit 1 for
a detailed system
diagram to order
replacement parts.

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•If your model has Variable Speed (VS) performance, you will be able to control the rate and height of
air beam inflation for greater control and safety in tight, overhead clearance situations.
POSITIONING THE AIR BEAMS
•Vending Mover air beams are 3/16” thick. There must be enough clearance between the floor and the
load’s base to allow the air beams to be freely slid into place. DO NOT force the air beams under the
load.
•If the gap between the air beam and load’s base is greater than 1 ½”, the air beams may not produce
the necessary lift. The included spacer sticks are ½” thick and may adequately bridge the gap. For
larger gaps, Airsled offers ADJUSTABLE SPACER SYSTEMS. More information on these items can
be found on www.Airsled.com. Wood blocking can also be used to bridge the gap.
•Slide the air beams under the load. See figure 1.
•Placement of the air beams will generally be done either through front or side access. See figure 2 &
3. Optimal Airsled performance will be achieved by centering the air beams under the load so that the
same length of air beam extends from the front as well as the back. Pushing the air beams as wide
apart as possible is also recommended.
•Vending Mover model VM24XX with 12” wide x 39” long air beams is recommended for loads whose
base does not exceed 35”deep. If dealing with a load greater than 35” deep or require rotating the
load 90 degrees to pass through a narrow opening, Airsled offers a set of 10” wide x 48” long Side
Access air beams. More information can be found on www.Airsled.com.
CONNECTING THE AIRSLED COMPONENTS
•No tools are required to connect or disconnect the Airsled components. All connections between the
blower, lead hose, Tee connector, supply hoses and air beam inlets should be done by hand until a
snug fit. See figure 4.
Figure 4
* IMPORTANT Vending Mover air beams are 12” W x 39” L and are recommended for loads up to 35” deep. If the
load’s depth is greater than 35”, Airsled’s Side Access air beams which are 10” W x 48” L are recommended.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
NOTE: When connecting or
disconnecting the supply
hoses to the air beams, do so
by grabbing the:
Solid hose end
Solid plastic inlet
Pulling only the soft hoses
may damage your system.

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OPERATING YOUR AIRSLED
•Once the air beams are in position and all connections are
snug, you are ready to plug your system into a grounded
electrical outlet.
•Strap the blower comfortably over your shoulder and
engage the power switch.
•BE PREPARED to brace and control the load once your
Airsled system is activated. Using both hands to control and
maneuver the load at all times is recommended. See figure
5.
CONTROL AND MANEUVERABILITY
•All Airsled systems have an air flow controller. See figure 6. By fully
opening the controller, less air will flow into the air beams. This can help
reduce the lift especially in situations where overhead clearance is
limited (e.g., less than 2”).
•When overhead clearance is less than 2”,the load may get “wedged”
in place once it is lifted by the air beams. Overhead with less than 2”
clearance may also get damaged when the load is lifted. If
fully opening the air flow controller does not resolve this
issue, you can rapidly toggle the power switch between the
ON/OFF positions. This will partially inflate the air beams
allowing you to slowly move the load. WARNING –this
toggle approach requires two operators and should be
done using extreme caution to avoid injury or damage.
•Systems with DUAL SPEED performance (see figure 7a) have a
toggle switch with a HI and LO setting. At the HI setting, the
system’s blower operates at full strength. At the LO setting, the
system’s blower operates a half strength therefore reducing lift
capacity by 50%. If overhead clearance is less than 1”, it is
recommended you start your system at the LO setting to ensure the
load does not get wedged in place.
•Systems with dial-controlled, VARIABLE SPEED performance (see
figure 7a) can have the rate and height of air beam inflation
controlled making the load less likely to get wedged due to tight,
overhead clearance. If clearance is less than 1”, it is recommended
you turn up the air flow gradually.
•Tilting may occur if the load is not optimally positioned
over the air beams (e.g., object is up against a wall and air
beams only extend slightly through the rear). If the load
tilts away from you, you can use the Airsled foot brace by
laying it across the rear of the air beams and applying
downward pressure with your foot. See figure 7. If the load
tilts toward you, the air beams may be pushed under too
far and will need to be pulled back. If the load tilts to the
side, you may need to shift one or both of that air beams
to offset the tilt.
Figure 5
Figure 8
Figure 6
Figure 7b
Figure 7a

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GOING OVER POROUS SURFACES SUCH AS CARPETING
All Airsled systems come with plastic Rough Surface Adapters (RSAs). The RSAs are 10” wide x 36” long
and laid on top of the porous surface. The air beams MUST BE PLACED OVER THE RSAs in order for
your system to perform properly. See figure 9. Your system comes with 4 RSAs allowing you to create a
short track to move the load. If moving the load over long distances, heavy carboard paper such as Ram
Board®floor protection can be used. See figure 10.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Airsled systems are proudly made in the USA using the highest quality materials. If properly used and maintained,
your Airsled product will have a long service life. To ensure optimal performance and longevity, we recommend the
following:
•Keep the edges of the air beams from striking hard objects.
•When moving or repositioning the air beams, avoid dragging the corners.
•Avoid lifting and carrying the air beams by the inlets. Carrying the air beams by only the inlets may
cause them to come loose over time.
•Periodically inspect the blower filter and bag depending on model. These components should be
cleaned to ensure peak performance of the system’s blower.
•Check the rubber fabric for rips and dirt. If dirty, water with a mild detergent can be used to clean
them as well as household cleaning sprays such as Windex®. To restore the rubber fabric’s shine,
Armor All®is recommended.
•If you find any rips in the fabric, please see the Repairs and Refurbishment section.
REPAIRS AND REFURBISHMENT
Wear and tear over time especially with frequent use may cause components to fail. Airsled offers
refurbishment services that can restore your aluminum air beams to as-new condition. More information
can be found on www.Airsled.com. Due to safety and regulatory concerns, Airsled cannot refurbish the
blower. Airsled also sells replacement parts. Please see detailed parts list in Exhibit 1. Any repairs
performed by the end-user should be considered temporary. We recommend contacting Airsled to
determine the proper course of action based on the nature of the issue. Some common, temporary
repairs that can be performed in the field include:
Rips in the rubber fabric. Small rips can be temporarily repaired with duct or electrical tape. Before
applying tape, the area must be cleaned and dried. We recommend returning your air beams to
Airsled to be fully refurbished if rips are discovered.
Figure 9
Figure 10

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Cracked hose inlet. If you notice a crack in the plastic inlet connected to the air beam, you can wrap
the outer edge in tape after the surface has been cleaned and dried. We recommend that you replace
the inlet which Airsled sells.
Loose hose connections. Over time, the soft ends of the hoses may become stretched out causing
them to lose their snug fit. You can temporarily wrap the male ends with tape to establish a tighter seal.
We recommend that you replace the hoses which Airsled sells.

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Exhibit 1: Parts Diagrams
Models: VM2400 // VM2480 (including DS and VS models)
Models: VM2401 // VM2481 (including DS and VS models)
ID
Qty
Part No.
Description
A1
1
PA01OF
On/Off toggle switch
A2*
1
PA01DS
PA01VS
HI/LO dual speed switch
On/Off variable speed dial
* not shown in diagram
B
1
PA00CA
Front end cap
C
1
PA01PC
Power cord
D
1
PA00CF
Rear end cap and filter set
E
2
PA1239
12” W x 39” L x 3/16” T air beams
-
2
PA1048
10” W x 48” L x 3/16” T air beams
F
2
PA3INL
Hose inlet with damper gasket
G
1
PA3WAY
Tee connector
H
1
PA01LH
Lead hose
I
2
PA02SH
Supply hose
J
4
PA4RSA
Rough Surface Adapters
K
1
PA20FB
Foot brace
L
1
PA01ST
Shoulder strap
M
1
PA02BG
Carry bag for full system
N
4
AC32SS
Spacer sticks
-
1
PA3721
(DS, VS)
Complete blower for VM2400
•4HP / 120v / 11.3 amps
ID
Qty
Part No.
Description
A1
1
PA01OF
On/Off toggle switch
A2*
1
PA01DS
PA01VS
HI/LO dual speed switch
On/Off variable speed dial
* not shown in diagram
B
1
PA00CA
Front end cap
C
1
PA01PC
Power cord
D
1
PA03CA
Rear end cap
E
1
PA04FB
Filter/bag
F
2
PA1239
12” W x 39” L x 3/16” T air beams
-
2
PA1048
10” W x 48” L x 3/16” T air beams
G
2
PA3INL
Hose inlet with damper gasket
H
1
PA3WAY
Tee connector
I
1
PA01LH
Lead hose
J
2
PA02SH
Supply hose
K
4
PA4RSA
Rough Surface Adapters
L
1
PA20FB
Foot brace
M
1
PA02ST
Shoulder strap
N
1
PA02BG
Carry bag for full system
O
4
AC32SS
Spacer sticks
P
5
n/a
Vacuum nozzle and hose
attachments
-
1
PA3751
(DS, VS)
Complete blower for AM2401
•4HP / 120v / 11.3 amps
A1
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
M
N
L
O
P
Note:
4HP 220v blowers are 5.7 amps
Note:
4HP 220v blowers are 5.7 amps

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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
Airsled, Inc. (warrantor) uses the utmost care in the manufacturing of its products, and this is warranted to
be free from defects in material and workmanship, subject to the following limitations, qualifications and
conditions.
IDENTITY OF PARTY COVERED BY WARRANTY
This warranty extends only to the first customer purchaser and not to any subsequent transferee.
DESCRIPTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
This warranty covers the following products of the warrantor; Airsled Vending Movers.
WARRANTY STATEMENT
Airsled, Inc. (warrantor) offers a thirty-day money back satisfaction warranty from the date of purchase,
excluding all shipping costs. In the event of a defect, malfunction, or failure to conform to this warranty, the
warrantor, at its election, will replace or repair such merchandise, including parts and labor, the warrantor
shall provide return labels. Defects, malfunctions, failure, or damage to the product caused by improper
unreasonable or negligent abuse are specifically excluded from this warranty. In the event any repair or
modification is done to this product during the term of the warranty by anyone other than the Warrantor, the
defect applicable to such repair or modification shall be specifically excluded from this warranty, and
Warrantor, in its sole operation, may determine if this exclusion shall be applicable. This warranty shall not
apply to expendable parts, filters, and the finish of painted parts. If products are returned within the 30-day
period with visible signs of heavy usage and/or damage, Airsled reserves the right to withhold 15% of the
purchase price to cover repair and refurbishment costs.
TERM OF WARRANTY
This warranty shall extend for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase by the first
consumer purchaser but shall expire prior thereto if the same shall be transferred to another person.
TO OBTAIN PERFOMANCE OF WARRANTY
To obtain performance of this warranty obligation, the eligible consumer must deliver the defective product,
with shipping and delivery charges prepaid, to:
Airsled, Inc.
66 Albe Dr.
Newark, DE 19702
Attn: Customer Service Dept.
The eligible consumer should also provide satisfactory evidence of the purchase date. In the event the
defect involves a not too labor intensive or costly correction, the warrantor shall replace or repair the product
and return the same to the consumer, with all return shipping and delivery charges prepaid.
LIMITATION ON REFUND
The Warrantor reserves the right to elect a refund in lieu of repair or replacement of the product provided
the Warrantor is unable to provide replacement and repair is not commercially practical or cannot be timely
made.
EXCLUSION OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
Other than as expressly provided herein, warrantor makes no other warranty express or implied with respect
to the product sold. Warrantor makes no warranty of product merchantability and no warranty of fitness of
the product for a particular purpose.
EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

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This warranty extends only to repair or replacement of the product and does not afford any coverage with
respect to incidental or consequential damages, nor shall any claim be greater in amount than the purchase
price of the product to which such claim is made (some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of the
incidental or consequential damages so that the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.)
ADDITIONAL RIGHTS
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
AIRSLED, INC.
This warranty is intended to comply with Federal Legislation relating to the contents and terminology in all
warranties and shall be construed in a manner of consistent therewith.