Intec K20021 Use and Care Manual
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1. Original Language English N m Instruction Manual 3 Symbols SYMBOL SYMBOL MEANING 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 serious injury Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury fee Disconnect all power cords prior to working on the equipment Failure to do so could result in injury or death fee Never put hands into the hopper when machine is running fee Never operate equipment while standing in water as electrical shock may result fe Always use grounded extension cords when operating equipment A 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 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 VS a l intec Instruction Manual 4 How the System Works OVERVIEW Cell2. often this is the case when open blowing attics Closing the slide gate provides more conditioning to the insulation When the slide gate restricts insulation flow into the airlock the insulation comes into more contact with the agitator resulting in increased conditioning of the insulation and more airflow vs product flow ratio The slide gate is typically used during wall fill applications where the user desired a higher ratio of air to product flow to pack the insulation densely into wall cavities Airlock The airlock transfers the insulation from the agitation system into the airstream Note insulation does not come into contact with the blower Insulation is discharged from the airlock by way of the machine outlet into the hose Hose is not shown in above diagram hose is connected to the Machine Outlet T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English N C f intec Instruction Manual 5 Backflow preventer The backflow preventer or one way valve is found in the base of the system and is positioned between the blower and airlock The backflow preventer will keep insulation from flowing backwards through the airlock and into the blower which may happen when the pressure of product in the hose is more than that of the pressure in the line between the blower and airlock examples include i hose moving straight up from machine to a second or third story or ii during some dense pack operation The back bl
3. on blower switch in the ON position place the remote s agitator switch in the ON position Blower does not run Blower s circuit breaker needs to Blower circuit breaker is a small be reset rocker switch There should not be white showing on the circuit breaker Variable Speed switch is in the Place Variable Speed switch in neutral position either the off or on position Machine does not turn on Worn brushes in blower motor Have a qualified technician replace blower brushes or replace blower motor T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English intec Instruction Manual 11 Agitator does not run Blower has to be on for agitator Turn blower on to come on be pressed reset Foreign material causing jam in Remove power cords clear jam Blower contactor overload Let system cool If happens activated often contact Intec for settings Machine is on yet no material Slide gate is closed Open slide gate comes out of hose Insulation blockage in hose Turn system off remove hose and clear blockage Air pocket in hopper is Disconnect electrical power preventing insulation from Redistribute insulation material feeding into agitators inside hopper Airlock seal is worn Inspect airlock seals for cuts and wear Have a qualified technician replace airlock seals Airlock has an obstruction Disconnect electrical power prevent
4. CTURER 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 two 2 years from the date of factory shipment with the exception of the blowers electrical and air lock components which are warrantied for a period of one 1 year from date of factory shipment c This Warranty shall not apply to 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 d All parts claimed defective by original purchaser sh
5. Y intec r BFORCE 2 Intec Nex t Generation FORCE 2 intec Next Generation Instruction Manual Insulation blowing machine Original Language English Intec 3771 Monarch Street unit F Erie CO 80516 USA Email info inteccorp com T 303 833 6644 Web www inteccorp com T 800 666 1611 Rev Date 20131224 intec Instruction Manual 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing an Intec insulation system 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 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 maintenance s
6. all 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 s liability is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts set forth in this Warranty All other damages 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 all
7. eaning 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 Cords Your 12 gauge power cords are 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 of the most important items to keep in good condition Foreign objects 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 approximately every 300 hours of opera
8. ing insulation from remove obstruction exiting Insulation exiting hose is Heavy insulation material Push slide gate in 1 2 holes dribbling out 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 Low voltage or low amperage System requires 115V 15amp often separate circuit for agitator and each blower Extension cord gauge is too Use a 12 3 heavy duty i e small SJ300V extension cord when length is 100 or less Use a 10 3 heavy duty extension cord when length is over 100 T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English VS ft k intec Instruction Manual 12 Specifications Weight 283 Ibs 175 kg Blower 115 VAC two stage 5 5 psi at sea level Agitator Motor 1 HP 115VAC Power Requirements 2 115VAC 15 amp circuits twist lock power receptacles and 2 12 3 100 heavy duty power cords 44 3 4 114cm j 30 1 4 7cm T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 WWW inteccorp com Original Language English Instruction Manual 13 Electrical Drawing Wiring Diagram Mfg from 9 02 Present Electrical With Remote Disconnect T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English VS St intec Instruction Manual 14 Making a Claim for Damage or Loss Your Intec products were carefully packed and th
9. om bridging Remove the flap when you are using fiberglass or stonewool keeping the flap installed when using fiberglass or stonewool will cause these fibrous materials to bunch up against the agitator paddle fastened to the flap causing the agitator to jam and circuit breaker to trip 8 Prior to turning the system on make sure the hopper is empty Often times reducers power cords wired and or wireless remotes hose and various other tools are left in the hopper Starting the system with these items in the hopper can cause damage to the agitator the airlock and to the items left in the hopper System Operation 1 Energize System a Reset circuit breakers for both the Blower and the Agitator motors b Place electrical panel switches for both the blower and agitator in the ON position c Ensure the Variable Speed Bypass three position toggle switch is either in the ON or OFF position Note 1 If you desire to use the variable speed place this bypass switch in the OFF position Then set the variable speed dial to the desired setting based on desired blower speed T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English Y intec Instruction Manual 8 Note 2 If you desire maximum blower volume and pressure place this bypass switch in the ON position This setting provides for maximum production rates Note 3 If this switch is in the center or NEUTRAL position the blowe
10. oroughly 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 File Claim with appropriate freight packing material carrier B Visible AFTER unpacking Only apparent when File Claim with appropriate freight unpacked carrier C Shortage containers does not agree to File Claim with appropriate freight transportation bill carrier When items leave our warehouse the shipper assumes responsibility It is the responsibility of the consignee to file a claim Proper documentation is necessary to support the claim Please inspect all items properly prior to signing for them Items received not correct A Incorrect items received Contact Intec Customer Service B Incomplete order received not backordered Contact Intec Customer Service 303 833 6644 ext 2 info inteccorp com Issue within the warranty period A Troubleshooting machine or part not operating as Contact Intec Customer Service intended B Replacement part s Contact Intec Customer Service Intec can assist with troubleshooting your issue and 303 833 6644 ext 3 can get you back up and running If wa
11. ow preventer prolongs the blower motor s life Underside view of FORCE 2 ical ea no we eC o o d ov NM gt M x em P c gio E Set up and Operation System Set Up Set system on a dry level surface 1 Obtain appropriate protective equipment a Recommendations dust mask eye protection gloves knife to cut insulation bags and a hat T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English NC St l intec Instruction Manual 6 2 Power Connections Obtain two 12 gauge heavy duty twist lock power cords note when requiring over 100 feet per power cord recommendation is to use 10 gauge in order to reduce the voltage drop and allow for appropriate operation of motors Connect one power cord to the blower power receptacle and one to the agitator amp airlock power inlet Note that each power source is required to be an independent 15 amp or greater circuit 3 Remote a If using the wired remote twist the wired remote plug into the wired remote receptacle until it clicks Wired Remote s plug b If you do not have a wired remote and you do not have a wireless remote insert the jumper plug into the wired remote receptable to allow for operation of the system by the control panel Jumper plug use when desire to control system by electrical panel and do not have the wired remote connected as shown above C If you have a wirele
12. r will not turn on Wired 2 Activate System using either the wired or wireless Remote control remote system a Press Start Blower button The blower will start b Press Start Agitator button The agitator motor will then start Electrical Panel WEIS Remote control Note This system is designed for the blower to start first The blower has to be on for the agitator to be able to activate Tip To obtain maximum blower velocity and pressure place the Variable Speed control in the OFF position Placing the Variable Speed in the OFF position provides more power to your system s blower when compared to having the Variable Speed ON and the Variable Speed Setting at 100 3 Load Insulation Remove packaging and load insulation Cellulose Set bag on edge of hopper amp remove plastic wrapping Caution Be sure no plastic goes into hopper Fiberglass or Stone Wool 3 Place bag on edge of hopper with open end facing towards operator or away from operator do not have open end facing into the hopper Slice wrapper in direction shown to allow product to expand into hopper Caution Be sure no plastic goes into hopper 1 Score bag in 7 2 Bend bag to break in 1 2 T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 WWW inteccorp com Original Language English VS St intec Instruction Manual 9 Maintenance Preventative maintenance will provide for many years of trouble free use Cl
13. rranty parts are or required a return material authorization RMA will be info inteccorp com issued by technical service Issue outside of warranty period A Replacement part troubleshooting Contact Intec Customer Service B Need assistance from a service center Contact Intec Customer Service 303 833 6644 ext 3 Shipping Department phone 303 833 6644 800 666 1611 Intec fax 303 833 6650 3771 Monarch Street unit F email info inteccorp com Erie CO 80516 website www inteccorp com T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English VS St 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 MANUFACTURER 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 two 2 Year Limited Warranty and no other for its insulation blowing machines MACHINES a MANUFA
14. ss remote system i place the remote selector switch in the wireless setting to control the system by the wireless remote ii place the remote selector switch in the remote cord setting if you desire to operate system with a wired remote 4 Attach 3 hose typically 100 feet or more to machine outlet using a hose clamp Note If you desire to wall fill you may desire Intec s Machine Insert Tube which converts your machine s outlet to 2 this is a recommended procedure when using cellulose Intec s multi reducer hose kit is recommended when using fiberglass You can now use 2 hose from your machine s outlet with no need to use various size hoses and reducing couplers 5 Open slide gate amp place pin in desired opening T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English intec Instruction Manual 7 6 Ensure your system is located on a stable flat surface to maintain even loading and blowing a Tip The optional Wheel Kit will assist in moving your FORCE 2 b Tip Some rental customers fasten the FORCE 2 to a pallet in order ease loading unloading into a truck or trailer 7 Agitator s Rubber Flap Your FORCE 2 comes with a qo rubber flap that attaches to one of the agitator paddels Fasten ue the rubber flap to your agitator when you are using cellulose p s The purpose of this flap is to swipe the side of the hopper and d prevent cellulose fr
15. tion or once per year Visit www inteccorp com or contact Intec for replacement instructions Gearbox It is recommended to change the gearbox oil once per year When changing the oil be sure to use the correct lubricant In operating temperatures between 40 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit use Mobil SHC 634 gear lube In temperatures below 40 degrees use Mobil 1 synthetic 5W 30 Blower Brushes The infinity brush used in the FORCE 2 Next Generation s blower motor is expected to last the lifetime of the motor it is not replaceable T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English VS St k intec Instruction Manual 10 TroubleShooting Likely Cause Power cord connection is loose connection at machine connection at power source machine or power source circuit breaker s has tripped Circuit breaker at power source Reset circuit breaker Mme e remm Electrical system may have a Have the system inspected by a Wired remote plug not placed in Plug the wired remote s plug electrical panel s receptacle into the electrical panel s receptacle If you do not have the remote cord the jumper plug is required to be inserted into the remote s receptacle for system to be controlled by the electrical panel Wired remote cord amp electrical Place the electrical panel blower panel switches need to be in and agitator switches in the ON ON position for machine to position Place the remote s turn
16. uggestions 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 Ray Lavallee President Intec T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com Original Language English VS St intec Instruction Manual 2 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION i cccasiccancsciesscacnednecseadecesscacenesescseaeavacseasnacusseoueeeeauenisestssncacesus 1 diui 3 SAFETY FIRST onooeceneessive vti EE EE EE EEE ENEA E EE 3 HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS 155 cece croasecnusagenumswnmeauaueeawesesascavexsacaneencedvasceraeineaoeseais 4 SYSTEM SETUP 5 SYSTEM OPERATION siacicactaccanrscs cease E EE EEEE EEA TEE E A 7 Vid sc 9 jejU zcileru c 10 ELECTRICAL DRAWING sstoxccanarnoxacaueroctoucemeensuaesewinueceumenenescascnnesccawessseaceseressipetecsaer 13 MAKING A CLAIM FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS sccecceccecccecceccescecsceccescescescescesscecseccence 14 WARRANTY 15 T 303 833 6644 or 800 666 1611 www inteccorp com
17. ulose Fiberglass or Stone Wool insulation is loaded into the hopper The agitator breaks up and conditions the insulation 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 yo Electrical Panel The electrical panel combined with the remote wired and or wireless provides operation of the machine O li oN Hopper The hopper contains the insulation being fed axe into the agitators 6 79 or et Hopper Extension optional The extension provides o FS the user the ability to place more insulation into the SN Qe Qe hopper It will also safely keep hands away from the NS agitator bar Agitator The agitator is located in the bottom section of the hopper The configuration of the agitator enables high production rates and appropriate insulation conditioning The agitator also transports the insulation through the slide gate and into the airlock Slide Gate The slide gate is between the agitator and the airlock The slide gate allows the user to alter the volume of insulation insulation being swept into the airlock over time An open slide gate provides the maximum amount of insulation into the airlock over time
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