Bauer Compressors Vertecon Plus™
BAUER high-pressure breathing air compressor systems have been an industry leader for many years. An economical design featuring the latest BAUER technological enhancements and unsurpassed maintenance accessibility are incorporated within the simplistic platform. The compressor system series now features an integral base which eliminates the guess work of product placement, insuring the system has been installed correctly for system ventilation and maintenance accessibility.
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BAUER high-pressure breathing air compressor systems have been an industry leader for many years. An economical design featuring the latest BAUER technological enhancements and unsurpassed maintenance accessibility are incorporated within the simplistic platform. The compressor system series now features an integral base which eliminates the guess work of product placement, insuring the system has been installed correctly for system ventilation and maintenance accessibility.
Matched with the VERTECON® Compressor is the CFS5.5®-2/PLUS: a two-position fully NFPA Compliant (1901 & 1989) SCBA/ SCUBA Fill Station. The CFS5.5®-2/PLUS includes an attractive, ergonomically designed, two bank cascade fill control panel, as well as an integral air storage system consisting of two 6000 PSIG UN/ISO air storage cylinders. The VERTECON PLUS™ System can be further enhanced by the substitution of ASME air storage cylinders in lieu of UN, and the addition of the optional regulated remote fill outlet, including a high-pressure hose reel and 100 feet of 6000 PSIG high-pressure hose!
SYSTEM FOOTPRINT
VEC05 – VEC13
Dimentions L x W x H inches (mm)
- 54” x 34” x 56” (1372.6 mm x 863.6 mm x 1422.4 mm)
Weight pounds (kg)
- 800-900 lbs (363-408.2 kg)
VEC18 – VEC26
Dimentions L x W x H inches (mm)
- 54” x 34” x 63” (1372.6 mm x 863.6 mm x 1600.2 mm)
Weight pounds (kg)
- 1200-1300 lbs (544.3-589.7 kg)
SYSTEM FOOTPRINT
FILL STATION MODULE:
Dimentions L x W x H inches (mm)
- 35” x 37” x 70” (737 mm x 940 mm x 1778 mm)
Weight pounds (kg)
- 1200-1600 lbs (544-726 kg)
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES (FACTORY INSTALLED)
FILL STATION MODULE
- Regulated (adjustable) remote fill hose connection to include high pressure hose reel and 100 feet of 6000 PSIG rated high pressure hose (wall mount)
- ASME air storage cylinders in lieu of standard UN bottles
- Regulated (adjustable) panel mounted remote fill hose connection
- Dual Fill/2 position
- Tri Fill/2 position
STANDARD SCOPE OF SUPPLY – FILL STATION MODULE
- Dual function cascade controls
- Two (2) UN code stamped air cylinders installed in an integral rack
- 3-way selector valve
- NFPA 1901 2016 edition compliant 2 position containment fill station accommodates SCBA or SCUBA cylinders up to 31” overall length
- Aesthetically pleasing cabinetry
- Will work with any brand compressor
- Packaged together
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES (FACTORY INSTALLED)
COMPRESSOR MODULE
- CO monitoring system
- SECURUS – Electronic moisture monitoring for the purification system
- B-Kool (floor mount only)
- H2S monitoring system with audible alarm
- Insulated sound attenuated cabinet
STANDARD SCOPE OF SUPPLY – COMPRESSOR MODULE
- BAUER breathing air purification system
- Open vertical cabinet made of formed sheet and plate goods provide a firm foundation for all pressure bearing components
- Modern design with unsurpassed maintenance accessibility (no hand tools are required for normal maintenance checks and fluid level confirmation)
- BAUER PLC based controller with 7” color HMI touchscreen display
- Belt adjustment tool
- NEMA 4 rated electrical enclosure with UL® listed control panel
- All wiring harnesses incorporated within a corrugated loom with number coding for easy system diagnosis
- Emergency stop push button
- .049 wall thickness stainless steel tubing throughout, no cheap plastic tubing
- Rugged powder coat finish
- Zero loss automatic condensate drain system
- Interstage pressure gauges (locally mounted)
- Compressor on/off, final pressure, oil pressure and high temperature shutdown
- Motor overload indication
- Final separator counter with shutdown and operator indication
- Unique integrated positioning base which ensures correct installation every time
TECHNICAL DATA
| Model | Charging Rate1 | Number of Stages | Motor | FAD2 | RPM | Purification System | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCFM | l/min | HP | kW | |||||
| 5000 PSIG (345 BAR) | ||||||||
| VEC08-E1/E3 | 8.4 | 238 | 3 | 7.5 | 5.6 | 7 | 1250 | P31 |
| VEC20-E3 | 21 | 595 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 17.5 | 1300 | P5 |
| VEC26-E3 | 26.4 | 748 | 4 | 20 | 15 | 22 | 1350 | P5 |
| 6000 PSIG (414 BAR) | ||||||||
| VEC05-E1/E3 | 5 | 142 | 3 | 5 | 3.7 | 4 | 1050 | P2 |
| VEC10-E1/E3 | 9.7 | 275 | 4 | 7.5 | 5.6 | 8.1 | 1180 | P2 |
| VEC13-E1/E3 | 13 | 368 | 4 | 10 | 7.5 | 10.8 | 1420 | P2 |
| VEC18-E3 | 18 | 510 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 1325 | P5 |
| VEC25-E3 | 25.2 | 714 | 5 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 1300 | P5 |
1) Based on recharging an 80 cubic foot tank from 500 to 3000 psig.
2) Compressor capacity referenced to standard inlet conditions.
3) 30 HP units are in a cabinet other than depicted.
E1= Single phase electric, 230 VAC/60 Hz.
E3=Three phase electric, 208/230/460 VAC/60 Hz.
Other voltages are available on request.
Dimensions and weight are approximate and are subject to change.
