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Blown-in Fiber Glass Insulation System

CertainTeed

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

TrueComfort

Blown-in Fiber Glass Insulation

Aislamiento de fibra de vidrio por soplado

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Page 1: ...Blown in Fiber Glass Insulation System CertainTeed OPERATOR S MANUAL T rueComfort Blown in Fiber Glass Insulation Aislamiento de fibra de vidrio por soplado ...

Page 2: ... Specifications 7 Features 8 Setup and Operation 12 Generators and Extension Cords 17 Electrical Diagram 18 Troubleshooting 19 Customer Service and Replacement Parts 25 Claims Damage or Loss 26 Warranty Claims 27 Insulation Terms and Values 28 Warranty 29 Contents ...

Page 3: ...sulation and high performance blowing machine combine to form an insulating system offering superb performance dependability and ease of use About CertainTeed Corporation Through innovation and creative product design CertainTeed has helped to shape the building products industry for more than 100 years The company is North America s leading brand of exterior and interior building products includi...

Page 4: ... operate any insulation blower with a damaged cord or plug or after the machine malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner Return the insulation blower to the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment The marked electrical rating of the extension cord shall be rated for at least 15 amps The extension cord shall be a grounded 3 wire c...

Page 5: ...ent of the cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the machine is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the machine if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified...

Page 6: ...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 Safety SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service te...

Page 7: ...r single stage 145 cfm 2 8 psi 4 08 m3 0 193 bar Gear motor 246 hp 54 rpm Gear motor torque 306 in lb Drive chain 35 ASME ANSI Electrical 115VAC 13 5 amps 1552 watts Power cord type SJO twist lock 14 3 x 50 15 24 meters Hose w wireless remote control 2 1 2 x 50 63 5 mm x 15 24 meter Wireless remote range 250 76 2 meters Wheels 10 254mm Other Warranty 18 months parts labor Production 6 7 lbs min 2 ...

Page 8: ...ed in the base and where the insulation hose is to be attached using the quick connect feature Handle s Fig 2 3 There are a total of four handles located in the base two of which are molded into the base and two others which are attached These handles are to be used for lifting the base in and out of the transportation vehicle These handles are not intended for securing the base during transportat...

Page 9: ...tting Slot Hopper Hopper Latch Base Fig 1 Serial Number behind access panel Access Panel Handle 2 5 Hose Outlet Electrical Inlet twist lock Fig 2 Window Electrical Panel Hopper Latch Operator Panel Handle Handle Fig 3 Filter Agitator Basin Agitator Airlock Agitator Paddles Operator Panel Hopper to base key alignment feature Electrical Panel Fig 4 Proximity Sensor not shown ...

Page 10: ...to use It will not illuminate if the following conditions exist agitator or main circuit breaker is tripped or is not depressed in the on position GFCI is tripped or electrical power is not present at the electrical inlet of the machine Off Button Fig 7 This push button switch is colored red and turns the entire machine off This switch also can be used in an emergency and overrides the wireless re...

Page 11: ... hose B Receiver which is housed within the base of the machine Wireless Remote Holder Fig 8 Battery Indicator ON Button green OFF Button red Agitator Circuit Breaker GFCI Hour Meter Fig 6 Electrical Panel Operating Instructions Machine Circuit Breaker Ready Light On Push Button Off Push Button Fig 7 Operator Panel ...

Page 12: ...the special twist lock power cord to the electrical inlet by aligning the blades and twisting in a clockwise motion until it stops Plug the other end of the power cord into a dedicated 115 VAC 15 amp grounded outlet Refrigerator or freezer outlets usually fit the requirements If necessary these appliances can be temporarily unplugged enabling the TrueComfort machine to run on sufficient power Note...

Page 13: ... illuminate SET UP IS COMPLETE AT THIS POINT Operation Operator Panel The electrical control of the TrueComfort machine has been designed with the latest technology to allow the operator full control of the machine at either the ground or in the attic The operator panel has two push buttons for the on off function and a ready light to let the operator know when the machine is ready for use Fig 13 ...

Page 14: ... green on button to start the blower and agitator First the blower will start then 3 5 seconds later the agitator will start To stop the machine blower and agitator depress the red button Note You cannot operate each motor independently Note The battery indicator on the wireless transmitter will flicker when either button is depressed If the battery indicator does not flicker and or the machine is...

Page 15: ... couple of key points to be aware of when loading Place one of the package halves onto the hopper tray Fig 15 16 and align the green dotted line with the knife slot It s important to note that the open part of the bag should be facing to the left or right and never into the hopper when positioned this way the arrows will point into the hopper and the green dotted line will match up with the knife ...

Page 16: ...E or it will shut off Feed the next half package into the machine when you can see the add more line inside the hopper Repeat the above steps until the job is complete Note Periodically it may be necessary to push or nudge the insulation sitting on the shelf into the hopper Additional troubleshooting information can be found beginning on page 19 Note The amount of insulation you blow into the atti...

Page 17: ... VAC In addition CertainTeed recommends generators that have a 50 power boost feature which aids the generator in high current start ups Running additional equipment from the same generator will increase the total electrical requirements Before selecting the correct size of generator add up all tool wattages including the TrueComfort System For details on selecting and purchasing a generator pleas...

Page 18: ...18 Electrical Diagram TrueComfort System Electrical Diagram ...

Page 19: ...heck for tripped GFCI button If tripped the upper button of GFCI will be popped out push to re set Hopper is not correctly attached to the base and or is not securely fastened Refer to the setup section of this manual for correct orientation of the hopper base Reattach hopper to base using the four hopper latches Wireless remote does not operate the machine Location of the machine The structure wh...

Page 20: ... is too long The machine is supplied with 100 foot mark of hose If additional hose length was added remove hose added beyond 100 foot mark Hose connections may be leaking Check the connection between the 2 5 hose outlet and quick hose connect Minimum psi 2 0 It may be necessary to replace one or all of the components to correct air leakage Insulation drips out the end of the hose Not getting prope...

Page 21: ...rrect air leakage Blower brushes worn causing lower pressure Remove blower check blower motor brushes for minimum length Brush length should not be less than 1 4 Replace blower motor Air comes out from the end of the hose but no insulation Bridging of insulation inside hopper The agitation system has carved dug out a pocket underneath the insulation causing the insulation material to stop feeding ...

Page 22: ...machine Remove filter panel and all internal electrical connections going to the panel Check for missing chain on bottom of pan Reinstall chain and adjust chain tensioner Reattach all electrical connections filter panel and secure with fasteners Key for the agitator motor agitator shaft or airlock shaft has come loose or is missing Disconnect power cord at the machine Remove filter panel and all i...

Page 23: ...process Wait until contents of the first 1 2 bag have gone down past the refill line before loading the next 1 2 bag Incorrect orientation of bag The correct orientation of the 1 2 bag is critical to the machine Align the arrows on bag in the same direction as the arrows located on the machine Agitator circuit breaker trips Overfeeding loading of hopper Allow only 1 2 bag at a time during the feed...

Page 24: ...ipped circuit breaker at electrical source Check to make sure electrical inlet connection at machine is secure Hopper is not correctly attached to the base See Setup section on page 12 for proper orientation of hopper and base Agitator and or main circuit breaker is tripped or not in the on position Both the main and agitator circuit breakers must be in the on position in order for the machine to ...

Page 25: ... States and Canada call toll free 800 237 7841 and ask for Technical Support One of our representatives will be glad to help you CertainTeed Machine Works stocks a full range of OEM replacement parts to keep your TrueComfort machine running like new Blowing hose seals and paddles should be replaced at regular intervals to maximize fiber conditioning Our Customer Service representatives will assist...

Page 26: ...it is your responsibility Visible Loss or Damage Any external evidence of loss or damage must be noted on the freight bill or the express receipt and signed by the carrier s agent Failure to adequately describe such external evidence of loss or damage may result in the carrier refusing to honor a damage claim The form required to file such a claim will be supplied by the carrier Shortage If the nu...

Page 27: ...will contact you At your option we will send you a new part at the prevailing price or return the failed part to you All shipments from the factory are sent freight collect If you require a replacement part prior to a warranty decision we will send the part to you at the prevailing price under your current terms When we receive the defective part and a warranty decision has been made CertainTeed M...

Page 28: ... insulation into an attic PSI Blowers are also rated by Pounds of pressure per Square Inch A high PSI does a better job of blowing insulation Bridging A pocket of air or void created by improper agitation in the hopper A bridge can stop production until cleared Your TrueComfort system is designed with a non bridging hopper However you may experience a temporary bridge while using your machine Wait...

Page 29: ...of said part with prepaid payment terms and freight prepaid Manufacturer will reimburse cost of any such part only after receipt and inspection and finding said part defective Purchaser will be responsible for the cost of transportation of any defective units to an authorized Service Center or for the cost of travel and expenses for Manufacturer s technical service representative to go to Purchase...

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Page 32: ... 860 Valley Forge PA 19482 Professional 800 233 8990 Consumer 800 782 8777 11 13 CertainTeed Corporation Printed in the U S A Code No 30 49 233 ASK ABOUT ALL OF OUR OTHER CERTAINTEED PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS ROOFING SIDING TRIM DECKING RAILING FENCE FOUNDATIONS GYPSUM CEILINGS INSULATION PIPE ...

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