Operator's Manual

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Specifications
General Specifications
General Description
The Versa Vac is a multi–function turf sweeper and debris Vac maintenance
machine for large turf areas. It is capable of performing turf sweep functions as well
as dethatching and clean up in a one pass operation. The machine is composed of
a vacuum system, a dump trailer for debris collection, as well as interchangeable
decks for different turf operations.
Main Frame One piece welded frame of 1/4 inch, 7 and 10 gauge formed steel
Hitch Pin type, 3/4 diameter; adjustable vertical height for tractor hitches.
Suspension 3500 lb., Torflex Axle
Pay Load 1500 lb. ± 250
Wheels and Tires
Stamped and welded steel wheels rated up to 1800 lb.
Turf tire, size: 24 x 13.00–nhs 4 ply
Dump Trailer
Volume 6 1/3 cubic yard.
Self–cleaning tapered box.
Dump trailer is operated hydraulically by one control, with self opening and closing
door.
Dump trailer hydraulically lifted with a 3 x 18 hydraulic cylinder
Vented roof sections with dust hoods to direct dust away from operator.
Self Contained Hydraulic
System
Dual hydraulic circuits (5.5 / 11 gpm)
Two section gear pump (.45 cu in. / .9 cu in.), operates @ 2850 rpm’s ± 50 rpm’s @
540 PTO in put
Two cylinder functions (deck lift / box dump).
Two motor functions (finger and flail rotors)
Single spool open center control for flail rotor (11 gpm circuit)
Three spool open center control for two cylinder functions and finger rotor control
(5.5 gpm circuit)
13 gal hydraulic reservoir.
Quick couplers for deck connections
Return line oil filtration
In line suction strainer
Sight glass fluid level indicator and thermometer
Vacuum Impeller
32 inch ± .5 inch diameter impeller
8 blades reinforced 1/4 inch steel, 9 3/8 inch wide (radial design) welded to a 27
inch diameter base plate.
Impeller hub mounted to shaft with two 1/2 inch spiral pins
Weight 109.5 lbs. ± 2 lbs.
1100 rpm ± 20 rpm @ 540 PTO input
6800 cfm ± 200 cfm @ 540 PTO input in open atmosphere (with the deck up)
Impeller Housing
10 gauge steel front and rear panels with louvers for band location
Rolled 10 gauge abrasive resistant steel band with increasing radius from cut off
point
10 x 10 inch exhaust opening
Inside housing clearance 10 inches ± 1/4 inch
Drive
Power source: 32–35 PTO hp and larger turf tractor with 540 PTO output shaft
Double CV drive line
Belt drive from input shaft to impeller shaft (4–5VX)
Drive ratio to Impeller: .486 : 1
Belt drive from impeller shaft to pump input shaft (2–5VX)
Drive ratio to pump input shaft from impeller shaft: .389 : 1
Love joy torsion type belt tensioner with stabilizer bracket throughout.