Plymovent Vertical Stack Rail System Operational manual

VSR
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Vertical Stack Rail System
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1. Important safety instruction ........................................ 2
2. Introduction ..................................................................... 2
3. Product description ....................................................... 2
4. Safety.................................................................................. 3
5.Area of use........................................................................ 4
6. Delivery..........................................................................4-6
7. Mounting instructions.............................................. 7-16
Measure the mounting height.........................................7-8
Catcher and connection socket................................... 9
Measurement procedure.............................................10
Support bracket and spliceing the prole ..............11
Mounting rubber seal ...................................................12
Lifting the rail .................................................................13
Safety wires.....................................................................13
Hose connection...........................................................14
Stack adapter..................................................................15
Pc-500 mounting procedure.......................................16
8. Maintenance .............................................................17-18
9. Spare part list...........................................................19-20
PRODUCT USER MANUAL
Thank you for buying a Plymovent product. Before you unpack and put it into operation please read this
product manual carefully, and follow the instructions.
This manual should be handed over and kept by the service department
after the installation.
PUM_VSR_100209_EN Rev: 1.1

ATTENTION
A remark with additional information for the user.
A remark brings possible problems to the user’s
attention.
CAUTION!
Procedures, if not carried out with the necessary
caution, could damage the product, the workshop or
the environment.
WARNING!
Procedures which, if not carried out with the
necessary caution, may damage the product or cause
serious personal injury.
WARNING!
Denotes risk of electric shock.
WARNING!
Important warning to prevent re.
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PREFACE
Using this manual
This manual is intended to be used as a work of reference for
professional, well trained and authorized persons / user’s to
be able to safely install, use, maintain and repair the product
mentioned on the cover of this document.
Pictograms and symbols
The following pictograms and symbols are used in this manual:
Service and technical support
For information about specic adjustments, maintenance or
repair jobs which are not dealt with in this manual, please
contact the supplier of the product. He / she will always be
willing to help you.
Make sure you have the following specications at hand:
- The VSR Product User Manual
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions before installing the Vertical
Stack Rail System (hereafter calledVSR) . This will help you
obtain the full benet from the exhaust removal system you
have selected.
A. Read the Product user manual and Safety Instructions
carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could
cause a malfunction in the system or unsatisfactory
performance.
B. Follow a regular service and maintenance schedule for
efcient operation.
1.1 Identication of the product
TheVSR system is made up out of various different parts
which together form theVSR Exhaust Removal System. All
these individual parts can be traced back to this Product
User manual.
2. INTRODUCTION
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The VSR System consist of a strong rectangular aluminium
prole with a section area of 280 cm2. The underside of the
rail is an open area sealed with rubber lips. The prole is hung
in two (2) bearing loaded trolleys at each support. The prole
is connected to the ducts system by a 160mm/6,3” exible
hose. The front opening of the prole has a V formed catcher
to accommodate the stack adapter, mounted on the vertical
exhaust pipe. The exhaust cone converts the round shape of
the exhaust pipe to be at without changing the section area.
As the returning re engine drives in to the station the catcher
and the prole align themselves to the exhaust pipe position.
This movement is created via the bearing loaded runners
sliding in the C prole of the support leg. The C-prole hangs
in two adjustable vertical legs mounted to the general roof
structure. The support legs allow the VSR to have a lateral
movement from two separate points of 2 feet side to side.
As the re engine drives out of the station the exhaust pipe
glides along the prole, between the rubber lips, up to the
point the vehicle drives out of the station.
A spring is connected between the support legs C-prole and
aluminium prole to move the rail into its central rest posi-
tion.The VSR System is equipped with safety wires capable of
carrying the complete system.
As the vehicles continue into the station, the exhaust pipe gli-
des along the rubber sealed prole until the vehicle is parked.
All of the poisonous exhaust gases being contained in the
prole under vacuum, to be extracted by a fan to the outside
of the building. Upon a call-out, the vehicles glide out of the
prole in a similar way, and the track resumes it’s natural
position by the use of mounting springs.

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4. SAFETY
General
The manufacturer does not accept any liability for damage to
the product or personal injury caused by ignoring of the safety
instructions in this manual, or by negligence during installation,
use, maintenance, and repair of the product mentioned on the
cover of this document and any corresponding accessories.
Specic working conditions or used accessories may require
additional safety instructions. Immediately contact your supplier
if you detect a potential danger when using the product.The
user of the product is always fully responsible for
observing the local safety instructions and regulations.
Please observe all applicable safety instructions and regulations.
User manual
• Everyoneworkingonorwiththeproduct,mustbefamiliar
with the contents of this manual and must strictly observe
the instructions herein.The management should instruct
the personnel in accordance with the manual and observe
all instructions and directions given.
• Neverchangetheorderofthestepstoperform.
• Alwayskeepthemanualwithorneartheproduct.
Pictograms and instructions on the product (if present)
• Thepictograms,warningandinstructionsattachedtothe
product are part of the safety features. They must not be
covered or removed and must be present and legible during
the entire life of the product.
• Immediatelyreplaceorrepairdamagedorillegible
pictograms, warnings and instructions.
Users
• Theuseofthisproductisexclusivelyreservedtoauthorized,
trained and qualied users.Temporary personnel
and personnel in training can only use the product under
supervision.
Intended use
The product has been designed as an exhaust removal system.
Using the product for other purposes is considered contrary
to its intended use. The manufacturer accepts no liability for
any damages or injury resulting from such use. The product has
been built in accordance with state-of-the-art standards and
recognized safety regulations. Only use this product when in
technical perfect condition in accordance with its intended use
and the instructions explained in the user manual.
Technical specications
The specications given in this manual must not be altered.
Modications
Modications of (parts of) the system / product is not allowed.
WARNING
PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN SHARP EDGES
Use care when servicing and installing the system.
Failure to do so could result in minor personal
injury.
WARNING
Do not attempt installation of this system unless
you are familiar with the necessary tools, equipment,
utility connections and potential hazards. Installation
should be performed only by a qualied service
provider. Failure to do so could result in reduced
performance of the unit, serious personal injury or
death.
General information and installation
• Inspecttheproductandcheckfordamages.Verifythe
functioning of the safety features.
• Checktheworkingenvironment.Donotallowunauthori- 
zed persons to enter the working environment.
• Protecttheproductagainstwaterandhumidity.
• Usecommonsense.Stayalertandkeepyourattentionto
your work. Do not use the product when you are under the
inuence of drugs, alcohol or medicine.
• Makesuretheroomisalwayssufcientlyventilated;this
applies especially to conned spaces.
• makesuretheproductdoesnotblockanyentrancesand 
exits which must be used for emergency services.
• Makesurethattheworkshop,inthevicinityoftheproduct,
contains sufcient approved re extinguishers if any
elctronics, such as control boxes, are used.
Service, maintenance and repairs
• Observethemaintenanceintervalsgiveninthismanual.
Overdue maintenance can lead to high costs for repair and
revisions and can render the guarantee null and void.
• Alwaysusetools,materials,lubricantsandservicetechni- 
ques which have been approved by the manufacturer.
Never use worn tools and do not leave any tools in or on
the product.
• Safetyfeatureswhichhavebeenremovedforservice,
maintenance or repairs, must be put back immediately after
nishing these jobs and it must be checked that they still
function properly.
ATTENTION!
Maintenance should only be performed by autho-
rized, qualied and trained persons (skilled) using
appropriate work practices.

ATTENTION
TheVSR System is designed to operate under stan-
dard vehicle performance conditions. Re-generation
is not considered to be a standard vehicle perfor-
mance condition.
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TheVSR system is used in re and rescue stations on vehicles
with vertical (top) exhaust pipes.The system can be applied to
single or multiple lines of vehicles per bay and also for ’’drive
through systems’’.
An automatic, mechanical exhaust gas extraction system,
specially designed for re and rescue vehicles with top exhaust
pipes.The system is used to remove the poisonous petrol and
diesel gas fumes direct at the emission source, the exhaust
pipe.
When the vehicles reverse or drive in to the re station, a
”catcher” box picks up on the special tapered connection on
the vertical exhaust pipe, aligning itself on the aluminium pro-
le both upwards and sidewards.
As the vehicles continue into the station, the exhaust pipe gli-
des along the rubber sealed prole until the vehicle is parked.
All of the poisonous exhaust gases being contained in the
prole under vacuum, to be extracted by a fan to the outside
of the building.
Upon a call-out, the vehicles glide out of the prole in a similar
way, and the track resumes it’s natural position by the use of
mounting springs.
Side view
Overview
Front view
Safety wire
Aluminium Rail
Stack adapter Catcher
Support leg
Centering spring
5. Area of use
Method of Operation.

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TheVSR, in all different versions, is built out of a few standard components which will be described in this section.
Support leg
The aluminium support leg is used for both vertical and
horizontal mounting.The standard length is 19´(5790 mm)
and it has to be cut to proper lengths.
The dimension is 2" x 2" x 0,1" (50x50x2,5 mm).
Prod. SBT-SL
Side brace
There are three different lengths available,
20" (500 mm), 30" 750 mm and 6´(1800 mm).The brace
can be mounted separately or in pairs using the same
brackets.
Prod. SBT-SB-S, 20”/ 500mm
Prod. SBT-SB-M, 30”/ 750mm
Prod. SBT-SB-L, 6’ / 1800mm
Side brace clamp kit
The kit includes two aluminium brackets for one or two
side braces.
Prod. SBT-SBCK
6. DELIVERY
VSR Extraction rail
TheVSR-track is 5,8m/19ft or ordered by meter
Prod.VSR-Track
Adjustable mounting kit (vertical)
The two brackets are exactly the same.They can also be
used if the roof is angled and they can be mounted in both
directions.
Maximum angle is 30 degrees.
Prod. SBT-MKV

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TheVSR, in all different versions, is built out of a few standard components which will be described in this section.
Drive-through Connection
with top connection, exible hose 3,1 m/10.2 ft and hose
clamps.
Prod. VSR-DTC
Back-In Connection
with end connection, exible hose
1,3 m/4.3 ft and hose clamps
Prod VSR-BIC
VSR-Kit
consisting of suspension prole, 2 suspension brackets and
trolleys, 1 centering spring, safety wire, trolley stops and hard-
ware for one suspension point.
VSR-Catcher,
including gate damper.
Prod. VSR-CAT
Prod. VSR-SUS
6. DELIVERY

600mm/23,62”
~300mm/11,8”
Ø 48mm/1,9”
Min. 445mm/17,5”
375mm
14,8”
150mm
6”
165mm
6,5”
The height of the rail is determined by measuring the distance
between the oor and the end of the vehicle exhaust pipe.
The measure between the top of the exhaust pipe and the
horizontel suspension (VSR-SUS) is 445mm/17,5”.
Suspension
This is the standard support forVSR, included in all models.
Approx. 4 m/13,8´
1,3 m/4,2´
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7. MOUNTING INSTRUCTION
WARNING
PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN SHARP EDGES
Use care when servicing unit.
Failure to do so could result in minor personal
injury.
Measure the mounting height

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7. MOUNTING INSTRUCTION
WARNING
PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN SHARP EDGES
Use care when servicing unit.
Failure to do so could result in minor personal
injury.
1
3
2
4
5
1. VSR rail
2. Catcher
3. Support brackets
4. Horizontal support
5. Vertical support
Put theVSR parts under the rails intended position.
The catcher must be positioned as close as possible to the
gate with a safety distance of 50-100 mm/2-4”.
Check and determine the location of the support legs accord-
ing to the required distances between support legs and the
catcher as shown below.
The vertical support pipe (5) is to be slid onto the horizontal
support prole (4).
Level the support.
Approx. 4 m/13,8´
1,3 m/4,2´

CATCHER AND CONNECTION SOCKET
1
2
3
1
1. VSR rail
2. Catcher
3. Connection socket, d=160 mm/6,3”
Mount the catcher at the exit end of the rail.
Drill 8.5 mm holes in the prole according to the hole structure on the catcher.
The catcher is to be mounted with 2 pcs M8x25 and 2 pcs M8x45 with nuts.
Mount the connection socket, d=160 mm/6,3”, to the opposite end of the rail with 4 pcs
M8x20.
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7. MOUNTING INSTRUCTION
WARNING
PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN SHARP EDGES
Use care when servicing unit.
Failure to do so could result in minor personal
injury.

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7. MOUNTING INSTRUCTION
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES
1. Exhaust pipe
2. Stack adapter
3. Exhaust pipe height
4. Distance between gate and exhaust pipe
5. Distance C/C exhaust pipe and vehicle body.
Back-In
Measure the distance between the gate and the exhaust pipe.
This distance (4) plus 1 m (minimum) is the required length of the rail.
Note! The vehicle must be as far away from the gate as possible in back-in position.
Drive-Through
Measure the distance between the exit and entrance gate.This distance minus 0.5-1.0 m/1,6-3,3´
(depending on free space from gate) is the required length of the rail.
TheVSR is normally positioned immediately after the gate at a distance of approx. 50-100 mm/2-4”.
Check the height of the exhaust pipe, see further under measurement procedures, see next page for required
space for exhaust pipe.
The distance C/C exhaust pipe and truck body (5) is the required rail position from the truck body.
Gate
2
1
3
4
5
WARNING
PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN SHARP EDGES
Use care when servicing unit.
Failure to do so could result in minor personal
injury.