Vortec 611 Use and care manual

OPERATION & SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
10125 Carver Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242
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Toll Free: 800-441-7475
www.vortec.com • techsuppor[email protected]
Please read all instructions BEFORE
attempting to use this product
IMPORTANT
LIT0370
ADJUSTABLE
FROST FREE
COLD AIR GUNS
Models 611, 611-1, 621, 621-1, 631, 631-1
FILTER AND REPLACEMENT PART ITEM NUMBERS
Vortec Model 5 micron Air Filter Oil Removal Filter Magnetic
Mounting Base Replacement Generator Kits (5 pcs)
611 701S-24A 701S-48 - 208GK-15H
611-1 701S-24A 701S-48 620-26 208GK-15H
621 701S-24A 701S-48 - 208GK-25H
621-1 701S-24A 701S-48 620-26 208GK-25H
631 701S-36A 701S-54 - 208GK-35H
631-1 701S-36A 701S-54 620-26 208GK-35H
TABLE 1: FILTER RECOMMENDATIONS
TABLE 2: DETERMINING COMPRESSED AIR LINE SIZE
1. Calculate total product compressed air consumption (SCFM, SLPM).
2. Determine length of compressed air line required for connection to main supply.
3. Locate pipe length in left column and read to the right to nd the compressed air requirements.
4. Locate pipe size at top of column.
MAXIMUM AIRFLOW (SCFM) THROUGH PIPE AT 5 PSIG PRESSURE DROP (100 PSIG AND 70OF)
Pipe Length
(Feet)
Pipe Size (Nominal) - Schedule 40
1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1 1-1/4 1-1/2 2 2-1/2
10 29 65 120 254 480 978 1483 2863 4536
20 21 46 85 180 340 692 1049 2024 3208
30 17 37 70 147 277 565 856 1653 2619
40 15 32 60 127 240 489 792 1431 2268
50 13 29 54 114 215 437 663 1280 2029
60 12 26 49 104 196 399 606 1169 1852
70 11 25 46 96 181 370 561 1082 1715
80 10 23 43 90 170 346 524 1012 1604
90 10 22 40 85 160 326 494 954 1512
100 9 21 38 80 152 309 469 905 1435
MAXIMUM AIRFLOW (SLPM) THROUGH PIPE AT 0.3 BAR PRESSURE DROP (6.9 BAR AND 21OC)
Pipe Length
(Meters)
Pipe Size (Nominal) - Schedule 40
1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1 1-1/4 1-1/2 2 2-1/2
3 821 1840 3396 7188 13584 27677 42117 81023 128369
6 594 1302 2406 5094 9622 19584 29687 57279 90786
9 481 1047 1981 4160 7839 15990 24225 46780 74188
12 425 906 1698 3594 6792 13839 20999 40497 64184
15 368 821 1528 3226 6085 12367 18763 36224 57421
18 340 736 1387 2943 5547 11292 17150 33083 52412
21 311 708 1302 2717 5122 10471 15877 30621 48535
24 283 651 1217 2547 4811 9792 14829 28640 45393
27 269 623 113 2 2406 4528 9226 13980 26998 42790
31 255 594 1075 2264 4302 8745 13273 25612 40611
Rubber hose maximum airow rating: 1/2” I.D. rubber hose = 3/8” pipe; 3/4” I.D. rubber hose = 1/2” pipe

OPERATION
To regulate the Frost Free Cold Air Gun temperature, turn
the adjustment knob at the back of the Gun. Turning the
knob counterclockwise will reduce the temperature and
volume of the cold air stream. When operating the Frost
Free Cold Air Gun at compressed air pressures below 100
psig (6.9 Bar), it is possible to open this valve too far so that
there is no cold air ow. Turn the knob clockwise to increase
the cold air ow and temperature.
Maximum cooling capacity (not the coldest temperature)
occurs when there is a balance between cold air volume
and cold air temperature drop. In other words, there must
be an adequate volume of cold air at a reasonable cold
temperature to achieve the maximum cooling effect. In
normal operation, this will occur when the adjustment knob
is turned 1/4 to 3/8 open (counterclockwise) from the full
closed (clockwise) position.
MAINTENANCE
The Frost Free Cold Air Gun has no moving parts (other than
the adjustment knob), and requires only ltered compressed
air for proper operation. The Frost Free Cold Air Gun can be
disassembled for cleaning, if necessary, as shown above. If
the Gun has been disassembled for cleaning, the Cold Cap
must be reassembled tightly to ensure that the Generator
seats tightly against the body assembly. A loose Cold Cap
will reduce cooling capacity.
1. Do not operate the Frost Free Cold Air Gun at air
pressures above 150 psig (10.3 Bar).
2. Do not operate the Frost Free Cold Air Gun at line
temperatures above 110
o
F (43
o
C).
3. Avoid direct contact with compressed air.
4. Do not direct compressed air at any person.
5. When using compressed air, wear safety glasses
with side shields.
ADJUSTABLE COLD AIR GUN ASSEMBLY
LIMITED WARRANTY
Vortec compressed air products manufactured by ITW Air
Management will be replaced or repaired if found to be
defective due to manufacture defect within ten years from
the date of invoice.
Refer to our website www.vortec.com for full warranty
details and limitations. ITW Air Management makes no
specic warranty merchantability or warrant of tness to a
particular purpose.
Insufficient airow may be caused by the following:
1. Undersized compressed air line size.
2. Compressed air pressure too low.
3. Partial or complete blockage of internal compressed air
path, due to dirt. See Maintenance section for cleaning
instructions; and Compressed Air Supply section for lter
recommendations.
4. Insufficient compressed air volume.
5. Loose cold cap. This may occur if not tightened properly
after disassembled for cleaning.
If trouble persists, please contact Vortec at 1-800-441-7475.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The compressed air supply must be ltered to remove water
and dirt using a 5 micron or smaller lter. Failure to use a
lter may cause clogging (and freezing) of the compressed
air paths inside the Vortec product. Filter recommendations
are given in Table 1.
Filter elements must be changed on a regular basis.
Frequency of change is determined by the condition of
the compressed air supply. Filters should be installed in
the compressed air supply line as close as possible to the
Vortec product.
The appropriate size of compressed air supply line should
be selected to ensure optimal performance of the Vortec
product. Please refer to Table 2 to determine what supply
line size is recommended for your application. Contact
Vortec at 1-800-441-7475 for further assistance.
When the desired cold air stream temperature is less than
32oF (0oC), a compressed air dryer may be necessary to
prevent ice formation on the inside of the Vortec product.
COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY
INSTALLATION
A Frost Free Cold Air Gun can be installed by directly
plumbing to the appropriately-sized hard piped compressed
air source that does not exceed 150 psig (10.3 Bar).
INTRODUCTION
A Frost Free Cold Air Gun is a device that converts ltered,
100 psig (6.9 Bar) compressed air into a cold airstream.
The Frost Free Cold Air Gun consumes 15-35 SCFM (425-
990 SLPM) of compressed air and is perfect for a wide range
of industrial spot cooling and dry machining applications.
(Drawings shown below are not to scale)
Model 611, 621 and 631
GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
WARNING: COMPRESSED AIR COULD CAUSE
DEATH, BLINDNESS OR INJURY
Frost Free
Nozzle Assembly
Threaded Cap
-219 size O-ring
Cold Air Mufer Assembly
-029 size O-ring
Cold End Cap
-116 size O-ring
Generator (see Table 1)
Main Body Assembly
Blue Encapsulation Sleeve
Adjustment
Knob
Inlet Fitting