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Before you start the VAC-MATIC TM 19 insulation vacuum machine, make sure the vacuum
housing is free of foreign objects. Make sure hose is attached firmly to the inlet port and that
hose or containment bags are firmly attached to the outlet port. Make sure containment bags
do not rest against the engine as this may start a fire or block the engine air cooling inlet screen.
Make sure the front cover and outlet port are securely mounted to the machine.
During machine operation, never stand on the VAC-MATIC
TM
19 machine. You may lose balance
and fall onto the machine causing great bodily harm or tip it over potentially causing damage.
Avoid vacuuming foreign objects such as screws, nails, pieces of wood, etc. as this will damage
the inside of the vacuum machine. Never leave the machine unattended during operation.
CERTAINTEED MACHINE WORKS RECOMMENDS THAT THE OPERATOR’S WEAR PROPER SAFETY
EQUIPMENT SUCH AS EYE AND EAR PROTECTION AS WELL AS AN APPROVED DUST MASK
WHEN OPERATING THE VAC-MATIC
TM
19 INSULATION VACUUM MACHINE.
OPERATION
1. Make sure vacuum is free of foreign objects.
2. Fill fuel tank with clean grade fuel and check engine oil.
3. Make sure cover plate and outlet port are firmly attached.
4. Connect hose firmly to inlet port and hose or containment bag to outlet port with clamps.
Connect additional hose sections with thin wall couplings, 1/16 inch, to minimize
restrictions. Containment bags and thin wall couplings can be purchased from
CertainTeed Machine Works.
5. Clear area around outlet port.
6. Start engine in accordance with manufacturer’s literature and increase engine speed until
the throttle is at full speed. The engine will run 3600 RPM.
7. You are now ready to begin the vacuuming process.