VSI Legacy Series Owner's Manual

VSI Legacy Series Owner's Manual

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Legacy Series
Brine Maker
Voigt Smith Innovation, LLC
23371 610th Avenue
Madison Lake, MN 56063

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Legacy Series Brine Maker Voigt Smith Innovation, LLC 23371 610th Avenue Madison Lake, MN 56063...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT: READ THIS MANUAL IN ENTIRETY BEFORE OPERATING...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    During Operation Safety Loading the Mix Tank Hopper with Bulk Salt Filling the Batch Tank with Water Using the VSI Spray Control App Information Display Agitating a Batch of Brine Pumping Out Brine to Storage Tanks Filling Trucks with Brine From Storage Tanks...
  • Page 4 Electrical System Safety Brine Maker System Maintenance Service the In-Line Filter Screen Inspecting the Hoses Cleaning Cleaning the Salt Hopper Cleaning the BatchTank Flushing the System Conditioning the Machine Storage Storage Safety Storing the Machine Removing the Machine from Storage Troubleshooting...
  • Page 5: General Safety

    A digital version of this manual that can be accessed Safety Instructions on the VSI Spray Control app (“Getting Started/FAQ” button on the Profile” tab). ● Read the Operator’s Manual. If service, parts, or additional information is needed ●...
  • Page 6: Detailed Installation Instructions

    To begin using the machine, you must first download Detailed Installation the VSI Spray Control App from either the Apple App store or Google Play store onto your phone or tablet. Instructions 4. Connect to Machine Via 1. Electrical Outlet...
  • Page 7: Connect Machine To Wifi

    prompted with either a successful connection or a failed connection. The sprayer will store the credentials for the last ten (10) WiFi connections entered. 5. Connect Machine to WiFi The machine uses WiFi to search for new firmware releases that may come out to increase performance and reliability of the system.
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Product Overview 1. Truck Fill Camlock 8. Digital Salinity Module 14. Aux 2 Additive Valve 2. Air Purge 15. Aux 1 Water Valve 3. Filter 9. Digital Salinity Sensor 16. Eductor Nozzle 4. Truck Fill Valve 10. Agitation Valve 17. Salt Hopper/ Mix Tank 5.
  • Page 9 The digital salinity module box houses the circuit board for connecting to the VSI Spray Control App and transmitting the digital salinity reading. 3. Filter 9. Digital Salinity Sensor Each machine is equipped with a filter right before the inlet to the pump.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    It can also be accessories are available for use with the sprayer to used as a secondary additive storage tank if providing enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact VSI for water to the brine maker in a different manner. See further information.
  • Page 11: Chemical Safety

    ● Become familiar with the safe operation of the ● Use the correct chemical for the job. equipment, operator controls, and safety signs. ● Follow the chemical manufacturer’s ● Shut off the pump, wait for all movement to instructions for safely applying the chemical. stop, and allow the machine to cool before Do not exceed the recommended system adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
  • Page 12: Sprayer Control Box Light Modes

    Sprayer Control Box Light Modes The computer inside the control box will display different light modes depending on the operation status of the machine. Common light modes include the following: Status LED Indicator Mode and Meaning Flashing magenta Control box is receiving a firmware update. It is normal for the light to appear solid for a short period of time and flash at different rates while the firmware update is being downloaded.
  • Page 13: Vsi Spray Control App Display

    The DETAILS tab contains the serial number of the machine and the last reset reason. When connected to the machine, the VSI Spray Select the drop down arrow in the upper right concern Control app will display the concentration of salt in the to toggle to a BrineMixer .
  • Page 14: Plumbing To Auxiliary Tanks

    Plumbing to Auxiliary Tanks Auxiliary 3 Valve- Brine The valve situated at the far right of the manifold A manifold bank of three (3) valves are provided with (when facing the plumbing) must be used for the each machine. This manifold system can be storage tank of the brine.
  • Page 15: Understanding Valve Positions

    Understanding Valve Positions shows the Agitation Valve and Tank Valve in the open positions. Proper valve positioning is vital to the machine working correctly for each given task. Suction-Side Valves vs. Pressure-Side Valves Suction-side valves: Any valves on the machine that are entering the lower portion of the pump housing.
  • Page 16 Set the valves in AUXILIARY 1 WATER FILL MODE VALVE POSITION when needing to add water to the batch tank. The figure below shows the Tank Valve and Aux 1 Water Valve in the open positions. Auxiliary 3 Brine Truck Fill Mode Valve Position Set the valves to AUXILIARY 3 BRINE TRUCK FILL MODE VALVE POSITION when you are ready to draw...
  • Page 17: During Operation

    Using the VSI Spray Control App Information Display Load bulk salt into the mix tank hopper using a loader and bucket. Align loader bucket towards the center of the hopper to avoid spilling salt over the hopper 1. Open the VSI Spray Control app.
  • Page 18: Agitating A Batch Of Brine

    POSITION (see earlier in the manual). 3. Turn on the pump switch. 4. Continue to add salt into the hopper until the correct salinity of 23.3% is reached. Use the VSI Spray app to monitor the salinity level. A manual hydrometer is also included.
  • Page 19: Filling Trucks With Additives From Storage Tanks

    After you are finished filling trucks with liquid you can 1. Connect the brine maker to a sprayer via the 2” fill use the Air Purge to prevent spilling liquid from the hose line with camlocks. hoses and valves after each movement of liquid. If desired, connect an air compressor to the air-purge 2.
  • Page 20: Washing The Brine Maker

    Washing the Brine Maker Note: Use only clean water when cleaning the system. Wash the inside of the salt hopper and batch tank with clean water. Maintenance Failure to properly maintain the machine could result in premature failure of machine systems, causing possible harm to you or bystanders.
  • Page 21: Maintenance Safety

    ● Shut off the machine, wait for all movement to ● If the machine requires a major repair or you stop, and allow the machine to cool before need technical help, contact an authorized VSI adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it. distributor.
  • Page 22: Inspecting The Hoses

    3. If the screen is clogged, clean the screen. 4. Inspect the gasket. Replace if it is worn or has cracks. 5. Reinstall the screen and in-line filter cap. Inspecting the Hoses Service Interval: Every 200 hours 4. Clean the inside of the tank and remove any debris or rocks.
  • Page 23: Conditioning The Machine

    5. Check the agitation nozzles to ensure that all holes Storage Safety are spraying correctly. Shut off the engine, wait for all movement to stop, and 6. Allow all water to circulate. allow the machine to cool before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    7. Check that the app is operating on your connected device. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The pump does not prime. 1. The Tank Valve is closed. 1. Open the Tank Valve. 2. A hose is cracked or leaks. 2.

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