Viesa AGRO, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...E C O L O G I C A L C O O L E R S AGRO Installation Manual www viesa ca 1 888 438 8444 ...

Page 2: ...nctions loss of battery life or other consequences which may result in serious injury Manufacturer or Distributor will not be responsible for injuries or damages resulting from misuse of equipment use contrary to operating instructions or installation by any person other than an Authorized Installer Information contained in this manual is subject to change Manufacturer reserves the right without n...

Page 3: ...3 POWER AND CONTROL MODULE 14 2 4 BOARD INDICATIONS 2 5 UPHOLSTERY COVER 2 8 WATER PUMP 17 18 27 2 9 LEVEL SENSOR 28 3 CONNECTIONS 29 3 1 HYDRAULIC 29 3 2 ELECTRICAL 30 2 6 WATER TANK 20 2 7 WATER TANK SUPPORT OPTIONAL 25 2 10 WATER PUMP COVER 28 5 RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE INSTALLER 34 6 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 34 7 REPLACEMENT OF THE MAIN COMPONENTS 36 8 FAILURE LOCATION GUIDE 39 4 UNITS WITH TILT CABI...

Page 4: ...ater pump located in an auxiliary tank which takes water to the evaporator A biturbo blower pushes the exterior air to the interior of the vehicle forcing the air through the evaporator and therefore cooling the warm air The exceeding water backs to the water tank Function VIESA Agro is a roof mounted cab cooler that delivers cool air to the vehicle s cabin using evaporative cooling and without ru...

Page 5: ...air ducts with airtight closure Turbo blower with sealed motor mounted on bearings 8 speed turbo blower Water level sensor Low water lever pump disconnection and alarm Protection system for short circuit in the pump and its connections Automatic system disconnection under low battery voltage 32 litre water tank with pump cover Anti spill water system Protection for high voltage Fused main feed cab...

Page 6: ...le with equipment installed must not exceed maximum allowed height 2 1 EVAPORATOR UNIT The equipment consists of an evaporating unit electrical and hydraulic connections an upholstery cover and a water tank with pump 82 CM 23 CM 75 CM ...

Page 7: ...VAPORATOR UNIT COVER EVAPORATOR BITURBO BLOWER BASE COVER OF THE EVAPORATOR UNIT EVAPORATOR TRAY TANK POWER MODULE AIR FILTER AIR FILTER Prevents dust dirt and unwanted particles to reach the evaporator ...

Page 8: ...O BLOWER forcing it to the interior Maximum consumption is 7 5 A in 12 volt units Composed of two even distributed layers of special wood shavings This element works as a water deposit and it collects the excess POWER MODULE Its function is to monitor permanently the presence of water in the It has two turbines which absorbs the air that comes from outside It controls the biturbo blower speed ...

Page 9: ...out Hatch EVAPORATOR UNIT WEATHER STRIP WASHER AIR GRILLE UPHOLSTERY COVER ADJUSTING GRILLE SCREWS ADJUSTING SCREWS FOR THE EVAPORATOR UNIT UNIT S ROOF STEEL FRAME FOR ROOF WITHOUT HATCH YES NO PLASTIC NUT FOR UPHOLSTERY COVER DO NOT CUT ROOF OVER REINFORCING CHANNELS ...

Page 10: ...e roof surface is a thin metal sheet a 1cm fold upwards has to be made all around the perimeter b c Apply silicone glue on the underside of weather strip so as to avoid d Place and affix the evaporator unit to the roof e Place the steel frame in the interior against the ceiling DIRECT PLASTIC WASHERS INWARDS f Use the 4 screws changeable length in accordance with the thickness of the ceiling and t...

Page 11: ...IR GRILLE ADJUSTING GRILLE SCREWS ADJUSTING SCREWS FOR THE EVAPORATOR UNIT PLASTIC NUT FOR UPHOLSTERY COVER b Glue the weather strip to the base of the evaporator c Apply silicone glue on the underside of weather strip so as to avoid water filtration Make sure weather strip will sit on the roof not over the opening d Place and affix the evaporator unit to the vehicle s roof ...

Page 12: ...the adjustable roof supports in the interior against the ceiling f Use the 4 screws changeable length in accordance with the thickness of the ceiling and tighten until the weather strip is compressed to 10 mm approximately Important In roofs without reinforcements some support must be Note If there is enough space use a nut and locking nut between the underside of the roof and the base of the evap...

Page 13: ...ations To change the speed of the biturbo blower up to 8 speeds To control the water pump cycles AIR DUCT WEATHER STRIP FOR AIR DUCT AND GRILLE WEATHER STRIP REDUCING SUPPORT WEATHER STRIP ADJUSTABLE ROOF SUPPORT POWER AND CONTROL MODULE UPHOLSTERY COVER TOUCH PAD CONTROL GRILLES REMOTE CONTROL ...

Page 14: ...due to lack of water in the tank CONTROL OF THE WATER the following chart LOW WATER LEVEL SENSOR it informs the operator with a red LED indication and it stops the operation of the water pump automatically Note After replenishing the water tank the alarm will stop after approximately 3 minutes The module controls the operation of the pump cycle It is showed in 35 SECONDS SELECTABLE BETWEEN 14 AND ...

Page 15: ...ing after installation proceed as follows Remove the fuse or disconnect the main positive wire Activate the corresponding key Place the fuse or connect the main positive cable Evaporator Unit Water column Water WATER COLUMN tank 1 25 2 00 mts 0 40 1 20 mts USE KEY N WORKING TIME 10 Sec 14 Sec 17 Sec 25 Sec Do not use 30 Sec Do not use 2 00 3 00 mts 1 2 3 ON 1 2 3 ON 1 2 3 ON 1 2 3 ON 1 2 3 ON 1 2 ...

Page 16: ...er air entrances to the cabin so that hot air does not enter from exterior BOARD Note Keys must be held pressed for 1 second SYSTEM ON OFF SWITCH REMOTE CONTROL RECEPTOR WATER PUMP ON OFF SWITCH TURBO FAN SPEED CONTROL TO HIGHER TURBO FAN SPEED CONTROL TO LOWER TURBO FAN SPEED INDICATOR 1 2 AND 3 4 5 AND 6 7 AND 8 EMPTY WATER TANK ALARM WATER PUMP TURNS OFF AUTOMATICALLY WATER TANK INDICATOR SLOW ...

Page 17: ...ED LOCKED 4 Connect the electrical installation to the command 2 Attach the command and control module to the upholstery cover inserting the 3 locking pegs into their holes Insert the ribbon cable as indicated in the figure raise the connector head first introduce the ribbon cable and then push down the connector head to lock and control module 3 Locate the switch commanding the water cycle and se...

Page 18: ... the display oriented to the front of the cabin 7 Affix the upholstery cover with the 4 screws without tightening 8 Introduce the air grilles with their weather strips 9 Fasten the air grillesto the upholstery cover with thescrews in the indicated sequence 10 Tighten without forcing the 4 upholstery screwsuntil covering the original upholstery without gaps ...

Page 19: ...which assures darkness inside and prevents fungi formation on the interior walls Resistant to vibrations and rapid changes in temperature 1 3 5 c m 64 cm 35 cm 13 5 cm 64 cm 52 cm Standard 32 litres Dimensions 64 x 52 x 13 5 cm There are two models WATER TANK MODELS 2 6 WATER TANK ...

Page 20: ...N a at the back of the cabin b in the chassis note Do not place it near the exhaust pipe Placing the tank horizontally a is preferred Use vertical placement b only if not possible to place it horizontally b a b a ...

Page 21: ...ABIN WATER TANK SUPPORT PLATE SCREW GROWER WASHER ALUMINUM SPACER POLYESTER FOAM WASHER THREADED RIVET PUT IT IN THE LINE OF WELDING REINFORCEMENT CHANNEL WASHER YES NO VERY IMPORTANT NEVER APPLY TANK TO CABINS WITHOUT REIFORCEMENTS ...

Page 22: ...sing the 5 or 9 mm drills bits use a depth stop to prevent damaging the inside upholstery Neoprene rivets are used in units with fibreglass cabins Introduce and affix the threaded rivets provided For neoprene rivets insert them manually up to the brim Then adjust the screws Install the water tank support plate to the cabin taking into account that there must be a separation of 10 mm between the pl...

Page 23: ...on you have to make 3 holes of 22 mm in diameter Plug original holes with provided plugs For venting On the upper part of the tank and at its center For the level sensor On one of the ends of the marked line where the water pump will be placed Before attaching the support plate to the cabin set the tank s fixing screws and washers provided ...

Page 24: ...k has been installed cut the cord from the evaporator containing hoses and wires See electrical and hydraulic diagrams in order to assess their length Place the water tank adjusting it with the band Once they have been adjusted manually fix the locknut Note If the band does not adjust the tank correctly remove the locknut and place it behind the fixes band ...

Page 25: ...pieces may be necessary ADDITIONAL U SHAPED SUPPORT 2 7 WATER TANK SUPPORT OPTIONAL Depending on the vehicle the water tank support can be placed parallel or perpendicular to the chassis frame Never drill the frame s flange ...

Page 26: ... the pump directly to the tank s opening according to the picture POSITION HORIZONTAL POSITION VERTICAL Important Before adjusting the pump completely insert the shorter length of the preformed hose to the pump s output nipple Make sure that the rubber gasket seats correctly against the tank s wall ...

Page 27: ...the marked arrow UP 2 10 WATER PUMP COVER To place the water pump cover insert first one of the holes in the water tank pin an then manually insert the second hole DRAINAGE Note Make sure not to obstruct the water pump cover draining hole If necessary make an additional hole Important Don t use tools to remove the water pump cover NO YES ...

Page 28: ... AT MORE THAN 1 M BELOW THE EVAPORATOR S LOWER EDGE Note cut the tubes accordingly The grey cord wrap must cover all the hoses and wires until it reaches the pump cover Important to install the elbow for ventilation in the tank make a 22 mm diameter hole in the center of the top the tank remove shavings Use the elbow provided 3 CONNECTIONS 3 1 HYDRAULIC ...

Page 29: ...ion of the pump and level sensor must remain inside the pump cover Important the positive cable is the last element to be connected YELLOW BLACK BROWN RED BLACK BLACK RED BLACK RED 2 x 1 50 2 x 0 50 YELLOW R or LIGHT BLUE 2 x 4 YELLOW RED BLACK CURRENT BREAKER BATTERY WATER LEVEL SENSOR POLARITY FREE WATER PUMP 2 1 IMPORTANT THE FUSE HOLDER MUST REMAIN OUTSIDE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT FUSE 15A POWE...

Page 30: ...RAULIC CONNECTIONS Use the self adhesive tie bases and plastic ties provided to attach the electrical and hydraulic connections from the evaporator Note Clean the surface where the adhesive will be placed down to the water tank 30 CM ...

Page 31: ...t be direct from the battery or the main switch ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SET OF ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS ORIGINAL MAIN SWITCH b With Water Tank Applied to the Chassis ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SET OF ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS DUAL RESTRICTION VALVE QUICK CONNECTION HOSE ...

Page 32: ...r tank and battery must be extended See detail below TO THE EVAPORATOR UNIT DUAL RESTRICTION VALVE QUICK CONNECTION TO THE WATER PUMP TO THE WATER PUMP AND LEVEL SENSOR TO THE BATTERY YELLOW YELLOW R RED BLACK RED BLACK ...

Page 33: ...nt of water taking into account that the equipment consumes between 2 and 5 litres per hour depending on the ambient temperature When performing maintenance of the equipment or if the evaporator unit s cover or the upholstery cover are removed the system MUST NOT BE SWITCHED ON and you must not switch it on with any of these elements removed Keep the tank clean Every 200 hours of use Drain all the...

Page 34: ...th bleach 1 Clean the grids of the air entrances 2 Clean the filter of the collector tray 3 Once a year replace the evaporator 1 3 Reconnect water returning hose to the filter of the collector tray according to the figure Clean the air filter with air gun 4 Do not moisten the air filter ...

Page 35: ...king away the 8 screws Remove the 4 screws of the blower mounting bracket and remove it Replace the motor making the corresponding electrical connection Put back the motor s mounting bracket and adjust Important Before tightening the bracket center the motor correctly so that the turbines do not on rub the sides Put back the two turbine covers Place back and adjust the cover of the evaporator unit...

Page 36: ...nge the power module and reconnect Reinstall the cover of the evaporator unit REPLACEMENT OF THE EVAPORATOR OR AIR FILTER Remove the upper cover after removal of the 5 screws Remove and replace the evaporator disconnect reconnect the 9 x 15 cm hose Place back the upper cover fixing it with the 5 screws Properly center the air filter ...

Page 37: ...nector head to lock REPLACEMENT OF THE POWER AND CONTROL MODULE Remove the air grilles and upholstery cover Disconnect the electrical installation and the ribbon cable from the module UNLOCKED LOCKED Remove the module unlocking the 3 locking pegs Locate the switch commanding the water cycle in the new Reconnect the electrical installation to the module Put back air grilles and upholstery cover mod...

Page 38: ...d 3 collect the water for one cycle which should be between 800 cm If the water collected is below the minimum check that The evaporator hoseis not obstructed bent or kinked YES NO WATER PUMP PERFORMANCE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS minimum and 1500 cm3 maximum a Remove the upper cover The switch commanding the water cycle is properly set See Water Cycle Setting before ...

Page 39: ...pump s connector with the pump working and the turbo blower at maximum speed The water pump consumption Amp is between the specified values between 3 7A and 6 0A with water running through Important Remove the fuse and measure at the fuse box while the pump is running and the biturbo blower is off The water pump electrical connections are correct RED BLACK BLACK RED RED BLACK BLACK RED YES NO ...

Page 40: ...is not clogged and that water returns freely trough the outlet OUTLET CLOGGED NO RESTRICTION EVAPORATOR ASSESSMENT Manually pull up the evaporator and with the water pump working check that water is distributed evenly around the evaporator YES NO VENTILATION Check that the air intakes are not obstructed YES NO Check that the air grilles have their weather strips ...

Page 41: ...r lacking wooden chips YES NO Verify that electrical connections are rightly performed YES NO Verify the biturbo blower input voltage 9 5 V minimum Important Measure at the biturbo blower pins and when it is working and the water pump is working YES NO ...

Page 42: ...ps 10 Blocked air entrances of the base of the unit 11 Faulty blower 9 Put strips to the air grilles 10 Clean the air entrances 11 Replace the motor of the blower When the equipment is on water enters by the air grilles and or it spills through the ceiling 1 Incorrectly oriented holes of the water distributor of the evaporator 2 Blocked dual restriction valve 3 Blocked return hoses 4 Blocked PVC f...

Page 43: ...e the power module Check the free spinning of the blower 1 Water Cycle Switch with wrong setting 1 Reset Water Cycle Switch according to water column height module to battery 1 Connect red wire to black to Blower works display shows normal operation but the pump doesn t work 1 False contact and or disconnection of the ribbon cable control and command module 2 False contact and or disconnection of ...

Page 44: ...ION MANUAL VIESA AGRO REVISION 003 1 2012 www viesa ca 1 888 438 8444 P O Box 1352 1500 Avenue Road Toronto Ontario M5M 0A1 CANADA Ruta 11 Km 814 Guadalupe Norte Prov de Santa Fe S3574XAB ARGENTINA ORDER ON LINE ...