Intec 50013-00 Use and Care Manual
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1. Instruction Manual Insulation blowing machine Original Language English Intec 3771 Monarch Street Unit F Erie CO 80516 USA T 303 833 6644 Web www inteccorp com Email info inteccorp com T 800 666 1611 Rev Date 20140221 intec Instruction Manual 1 Introduction Since 1977 both professional contractors and do it yourself equipment users have looked to Intec as the industry leader in the design and manufacture of innovative portable insulation blowing equipment Now those same individuals are profiting thru the use of our high powered vacuums that are Engineered for High Productivity and Built to Last for High Value Generation We take pride in making your job as easy and profitable as possible The right system for your needs Intec strives to provide you with the best combination of portability functionality and installation versatility to surpass your desired success From lightweight polyethylene units with removable hoppers to larger units with increased production rates and installation versatility all of our durable systems are made to maximize your profit generating potential Best in class Customer Service Total ease of use extends beyond your initial purchase of an Intec system to your evolving needs thru the entire lifecycle Both before and after the sale service is important to keep you running at peak operating capabilities Intec s technical team provides installation assistance in addition to mainte2. R System Set Up Set system on a dry level surface 1 Obtain appropriate protective equipment T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English n Instruction Manual 6 2 Attach hose to machine outlet using a hose clamp 3 Open slide gate amp place in desired opening 4 Connectone 12 gauge heavy duty power cord to a 15amp circuit connecting to a 20amp circuit is fine yet not required LED lights will glow indicating power to agitator and blower s circuit breakers 5 Ensure your system is located on a stable flat surface to maintain even loading and blowing Note Please ensure that the hopper opening is above the Fiber Force s filter section as this is the appropriate orientation for the hopper to allow the system to operate The hopper s key slot will match the bases key as intended with this orientation allowing the ready light to come on and the system to be operational 6 Make sure there is nothing left in the hopper from transporting Often reducers extra power cords wireless remotes hose and various other tools are left in the hopper on start up causing damage to the agitator those tools and the airlock T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English intec Instruction Manual 7 System Operation 1 Energize System a Put circuit breaker switch to the on position b Push the reset button on agitato
3. 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English TroubleShooting Instruction Manual 10 Problem Likely Cause Remedy Machine does not turn on Hopper on backwards or proximity sensor not lined up with magnet Power cord connection is loose Ensure hopper opening is facing the GFCI side of the machine You many need to slide the hopper slightly left or right to line of the safety sensor Ensure appropriate power cord connection at power source Power cord not connected at machine or power source Connect power cord Machine s agitator circuit breaker s has tripped Push to reset circuit breaker s Circuit breaker at power source as tripped Reset circuit breaker Electrical system may have a loose wire Have the system inspected by a qualified technician Blower does not run Check power to machine Make sure white light is on showing the system ready Remote may be out of synch with the receiver Contact Intec at 1 800 666 1611 for instructions on re synching the remote Worn brushes in blower motor Have a qualified technician replace blower brushes or replace blower motor Agitator does not run Blower has to be on for agitator to come Turn blower on Agitator circuit breaker needs to be pressed Ensure agitator circuit breaker is reset Foreign material causing jam in hopper Remove pow
4. NUFACTURER by any terms stipulations or conditions not herein expressed that all previous representations and agreements either verbal or written referring to the machinery and equipment which is the subject of this Warranty are hereby superseded and canceled and that there are no promises or agreements outside of the Warranty agreement Further more the MANUFACTURER hereby disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or implied war ranties of fitness for a particular purpose With the above understanding the MANUFACTURER provides the following one 1 Year Limited Warranty and no other for its insulation blowing machines MACHINES a MANUFACTURER warrants to the original purchaser that the MACHINE is well made of good material and durable but only if the MACHINE is operated and maintained in accordance with the Instruction Manual This Warranty is void if the MACHINE is not so operated and maintained or if the MACHINE is used for blowing materials other than those which are intended to be used with the MACHINE b MANUFACTURER guarantees the MACHINE to be free from manufacturing defects at the time of shipment and to remain free from defects when operated under normal use for a period of one 1 year from the date of factory shipment with the exception of the blowers electrical and air lock components which are warrantied for a period of ninety 90 days from date of factory shipment This Warranty shall not apply t
5. ages and warranties statutory or otherwise being waived are original purchaser as a condition of sale and purchase of said machines Furthermore the MANUFACTURER shall not be liable for damages or delays caused by defective material or workmanship T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English Instruction Manual 16 Certification Certificate mem Certificate no CU 72101504 01 Licerse Holder Manufacturing Plant Test report no USA AK 31070904 Client Reference Dor Tested to Certified Product License Fe Units Licersed Test mark Signature Date of Issue day mo yx Dipl Ing Glagla QA Certification Officer T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English
6. and appropriate insulation conditioning The agitators also transport the insulation into the airlock Slide Gate The slide gate is between the agitators and s the airlock The slide gate allows insulation to fall into Figure 2 T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 Wwww inteccorp com Original Language English intec Instruction Manual 5 the airlock The slide gate is opened fully during typical operation Close the gate slightly to increase the conditioning of the insulation and alter ratio of insulation to airflow Airlock The airlock transfers the insulation from the agitation system into the airstream without coming into contact with the blower Insulation is discharged from the airlock into the hose Blowing Hose The blowing hose further conditions the insulation as it transports the product from the airlock to the installation location Note that you will want to use a minimum of 50 2 1 2 Hose Clamp feet of hose to ensure proper material conditioning Figure 3 provides an overview of the 2 1 2 hose provided with the system Note the section with two connectors lower left of Figure 3 is connected to the FiberForce blowing machine the section with the wireless remote transmitter is connected to the first piece Wireless remote Transmitter in Hose Jacket Quick Hose Connect male end Quick Hose Connect 2 1 2 hase Figure 3 Set up and Operation
7. ction Manual 8 Fiberglass or Stone Wool Cut bag in half Bend bag to break Place half bag on hopper with open end facing a side Then cut the plastic side facing the hopper and allow the product to expand into the hopper Caution do not force product into the hopper The natural expansion of product into the hopper is all that is required to place product into hopper T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English intec Instruction Manual 9 Maintenance Preventative maintenance will provide for many years of trouble free use Cleaning Clean the interior and exterior of the machine weekly by wiping with a rag and or blowing with compressed air this will help maintain the longevity of the mechanical components in addition to the system s finish The machine has been designed to work in a dusty environment However without periodic cleaning and maintenance the performance of the machine will decline potentially leading to failure Power Cord Your power cord is subject to considerable wear and tear during normal operation Inspect all cords prior to use to ensure safe operation If any damage is observed be sure to repair or replace before operating the machine to avoid personal injury Note Do not pull on power cords while plugged into machine as damage may occur Airlock and Seals The airlock assembly is one the most important items to keep in good condition Foreign objects
8. ension cord gauge is too small Use a 12 3 heavy duty i e 5J300V extension cord with 115V Chain is not aligned with sprockets Disconnect electrical power Have a qualified technician realign chain and sprockets Machine makes a banging noise when agitator is operating Chain is loose Disconnect electrical power Have a qualified technician adjust chain tensioner Chain is not aligned with sprockets Disconnect electrical power Have a qualified technician realign chain and sprockets IF THIS TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE DOES NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION YOU HAVE CALL 1 800 666 1611 x130 FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REPAIR T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 Original Language English www inteccorp com N Specifications Weight Standard hopper configuration Tall hopper configuration Instruction Manual 12 142 Ibs 64 5 kg 153 Ibs 69 5 kg Blower Single stage 145cfm 2 8psi 4 08m3 0 193 bar Agitator Motor 296 in lb torque 81 9 rpm Power Requirements 120V 15amp circuit Hose 2 1 2 inch 6 2cm hose with quick connect hose connections provided with system Power Cord 50 foot 15 24m 12 3 twist lock power cord provided with system Dimensions 48 5 8 124 74 3cm 303 833 6644 800 666 1611 Original Language English 66 3 4 170cm www inteccorp com Instruction Manual 13 Elect
9. er cords clear jam and restart system Time delay between blower and agitator may have failed Have a qualified technician replace the time delay relay in the system Machine is on yet no material comes out of hose Slide gate is closed Open slide gate Hose is plugged Turn off machine and clear blockage from hose T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 Original Language English www inteccorp com Na sam Intec Instruction Manual 11 Problem Likely Cause Remedy Machine is on yet no material comes out of hose continued Air pocket in hopper is preventing insulation from feeding into agitators Disconnect electrical power Redistribute insulation material inside hopper Airlock seal is worn Inspect airlock seals for cuts and wear Have a qualified technician replace airlock seals Airlock has an obstruction preventing insulation from exiting Disconnect electrical power remove obstruction Insulation exiting hose is dribbling out Heavy insulation material Push slide gate in 1 2 holes Turn on Auxiliary Blower Kink in hose Straighten hose Airlock seal is worn Inspect airlock seals for cuts and wear Have a qualified technician replace airlock seals Circuit breakers need resetting often Low voltage or low amperage System requires 115V 15amp separate circuit for agitator and each blower Ext
10. erious injury A Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Safety First Disconnect all power cords prior to working on the equipment Failure to do so could result in injury or death Never operate equipment with guards removed se Never operate equipment with hopper removed s Never operate equipment while standing in water as electrical shock may result Always use grounded extension cords when operating equipment KOTTO When working with insulation always wear a long sleeve shirt gloves and a hat Wear goggles or safety glasses for eye protection Wear a mask for respiratory protection Never put your hands into the hopper or machine outlet while the machine is operating Keep tools and foreign objects out of the hopper Never leave the machine unattended during operation Disconnect all power to the machine when unattended Never operate the equipment with the access panels off possible injury may occur A Prior to use inspect power cord and remote cord prior to ensure no damage exists T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English intec Instruction Manual 4 How the System Works OVERVIEW Cellulose Fiberglass or Stone Wool insulation is loaded into the hopper The insulation goes through the agitator The agitator breaks up and conditions the insu
11. in the airlock can cause damage and reduce the machine s production Seal failure is the most common airlock assembly failure Seal failure prevents the airlock from holding the proper pressure Seal failure will reduce the machine s production A machine with seal failure will have air blow out of the airlock into the hopper reducing the amount of air exiting the machine outlet It is recommended to visually inspected seals each week to ensure proper running condition Replace airlock seals if a cut or tear is evident Airlock seals should be replaced every 300 hours of operation or once per year Visit www inteccorp com or contact Intec for replacement instructions Filter Clean the air inlet prior to each job If the filter gets dirty during the job wipe clean as appropriate to ensure inlet air is moving into the system Gearbox The motor and drive on the Fiber Force is maintenance free But it is important to inspect and lubricate the sprockets and chain at least once per year Use a dry lubricant that will not attract dust and insulation Blower Brushes To best access brush replacement it is suggested to remove the blower from the base of the Fiber Force Disconnect the wire that is connected to the end of the white brush and slide the old brush from the motor Reconnect the wire in the same fashion on the new brush and slide back into the housing Do not force the brush into the housing It can only be installed one way T 303 833
12. lation for proper density while also sweeping the insulation into the airlock The airlock transports the insulation into the airstream created by the blower system Insulation is discharged from the airlock through the machine outlet and into the hose The insulation is further conditioned as it travels through the hose An introduction to key components of the system follows Electrical Panel The electrical panel combined with the operator panel and wireless remote provides for operation of the machine Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter and Circuit breakers These devices located one the Electrical Panel below the hopper tray are items intended to ensure safe operation of the system The GFCI protects against the system shorting out and putting the operator at risk when coming into contact with water The circuit breakers are intended to prevent overloading and damage to the equipment Figure 1 Loading Platform The loading platform is used to support the cellulose fiberglass or stonewool insulation as it is being loaded into the machine Hopper The hopper for the Fiber Force is available in both the standard size and Tall There are other available safety and performance options available for the Tall hopper Hopper The hopper contains the insulation being fed into the agitators Agitators The agitator condition the fibrous insulation The configuration of the agitators enable high production rates
13. le a claim Proper documentation is necessary to support the claim Please inspect all items properly prior to signing for them 2 Items received not correct A Incorrect items received B Incomplete order received not backordered Contact Intec Customer Service Contact Intec Customer Service 303 833 6644 ext 2 info inteccorp com 3 Issue within the warranty period A Troubleshooting machine or part not operating as intended B Replacement part s Intec can assist with troubleshooting your issue and can get you back up and running If warranty parts are required a return material authorization RMA will be issued by technical service Contact Intec Customer Service Contact Intec Customer Service 303 833 6644 ext 3 or info inteccorp com 4 Issue outside of warranty period A Replacement part troubleshooting B Need assistance from a service center Contact Intec Customer Service Contact Intec Customer Service 303 833 6644 ext 3 Shipping Department phone 303 833 6644 800 666 1611 Intec 3771 Monarch Street Frederick CO 80530 0579 T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 Original Language English fax 303 833 6650 email info inteccorp com website www inteccorp com www inteccorp com intec Instruction Manual 15 Warranty It is expressly understood and agreed that no officer agent salesman or employee of the manufacturer Intec MANUFACTURER has the authority to obligate the MA
14. nance suggestions and trouble shooting support In addition to blowing machines Intec produces a range of accessories that will increase your productivity when dense packing damp spraying and installing net and blow Thank you for partnering with Intec We appreciate the confidence and trust you have placed in us and wish you many profit generating opportunities gt Ray Lavallee President Intec T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English intec Instruction Manual 2 Table of Contents SYMBOLS EEA 3 nc m 3 HOW THE SYSTEM c 4 SYSTEM SET UP 5 SYSTEM OPERATION MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS i MD TTC cR 13 MAKING A CLAIM FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS eene 14 CERTIFICATION 1 iacu nia oia nun KR ARRARRARRR GARE SEM RRRARARRRRR ERR ERR 16 T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English intec Instruction Manual 3 Symbols SYMBOL SYMBOL MEANING DANGER Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or s
15. o any MACHINE or component part which in the opinion of the MANUFACTURER has been altered subject to misuse negligence accident or operated beyond factory rated capacity All requested Warranty work should be performed at MANUFACTURER s factory or by an Authorized Factory Service Facility Failure to have the Warranty work done at MANUFACTURER S factory or by an Authorized Factory Service Facility will void this Warranty MANUFACTURER will bear full responsibility to repair or replace at its option without charge to the original purchaser any part that in the MANUFACTURER S opinion is found to be defective 9 All parts claimed defective by original purchaser shall be returned properly identified to MANUFACTURER s factory or Authorized Factory Service facility freight prepaid All replacement repaired or non defective parts will be returned to purchaser freight collect MANUFACTURER will supply replacement parts prior to purchaser freight collect MANUFACTURER will supply replacement parts prior to receipt of any parts claimed defective only with the understanding that such replacement parts will be shipped to purchaser at the then prevailing price of said part C O D freight collect MANUFACTURER will reimburse cost of any such part only after receipt and inspection and finding said part defective e MANUFACTURER liability is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts set forth in this Warranty All other dam
16. r circuit breaker Test GFI to insure the system will trip and reset d Check for ready light on side of system between start and stop button 2 System Control a Operator Panel i Press the green PUSH TO START button to turn the system on The blower will start After approximately 3 5 seconds the agitator will also start Note This system is designed to make the blower the first motor to turn on as this provides an audible i e sound warning that the system s agitators are about to start ii Press the red PUSH TO STOP button to turn the system off Both the agitator and blower will immediately stop b Wireless Remote i Press the green button to turn the system on The blower will start After approximately 3 5 seconds the agitator will also start Note This system is designed to make the blower the first motor to turn on as this provides an audible i e sound warning that the system s agitators are about to start ii Press the red button to turn the system off Both the agitator and blower will immediately stop 3 Load Insulation Cellulose Place full bag on loading platform Remove packaging and place full bale of cellulose into hopper Note when using the small hopper configuration you will need to place a fraction of the bag into the hopper to allow product to fit into hopper entrance gom T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English Instru
17. rical Drawing op mueg peana unns SAN soon H uisu 1 ned Vn en tus DBB m j akk P Ed gm I s a IN LI ver EP nactus vais NON 2 E T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English Na sam Making a Claim for Damage or Loss Instruction Manual 14 Your Intec products were carefully packed and thoroughly inspected before leaving our factory We understand that damage to or defects with your system may unfortunately occur Please inspect your shipment carefully upon arrival and save the shipping containers and packaging materials in case of damage The following table provides you with appropriate actions to take when certain issues are realized ISSUE Action to Take 1 DAMAGE in Transit A Visible PRIOR to unpacking Damage to carton or packing material B Visible AFTER unpacking Only apparent when unpacked C Shortage containers does not agree to transportation bill File Claim with appropriate freight carrier File Claim with appropriate freight carrier File Claim with appropriate freight carrier When items leave our warehouse the shipper assumes responsibility It is the responsibility of the consignee to fi
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