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Machine makes a

Gearbox drive not

Loosen gearbox

ratcheting noise when

engaged with airlock 

and gearbox

turned on.

rotor connection.

stabilizers. Align

gearbox and airlock

perpendicular to

each other.

Low oil level in gearbox.

Have the gearbox

inspected and

repaired by a

qualified technician

if necessary.

Decreased material

Worn airlock seals. 

Inspect seals for

throw.

tears or cuts. See

maintenance section

to replace or adjust

as necessary.

Kink in hose.

Run hose as straight

as possible to help

maintain production.

Excess air leaking into 

Inspect seals for tears

hopper.

or cuts. See mainten-

ance section to

replace or adjust as

necessary.

Machine does not run

No power.

Check source of

electrical power.

Possible tripped

circuit breaker.

Main panel circuit

Push to reset.

breaker tripped.

TROUBLESHOOTING

30

TROUBLESHOOTING

THE FORCE/1

Troubleshooting, Cont.

Problem

Likely Cause

Remedy

Summary of Contents for Force 1

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual 3771 Monarch Street Frederick CO 80530 www inteccorp com Local 303 833 6644 Fax 303 833 6650 Toll Free 800 666 1611...

Page 2: ...ks Together 10 Safety First 11 Set Up Operation 12 Operational Guidelines 16 Sidewalls Insulation Material 18 Generators and Extension Cords 20 Maintenance 21 Troubleshooting 29 Mechanical Drawings 33...

Page 3: ...MACHINE INFORMATION 2...

Page 4: ...of Intec Consult the nearest service center for the hours of operation and lead time for repair Website support Visit our web site 24 7 at www inteccorp com and go to the specific model your wanting i...

Page 5: ...CE 1 Because no insulation actually goes through the blower the FORCE 1 is a virtual workhorse requiring only minimal maintenance and almost no downtime The direct drive feature also means there are n...

Page 6: ...tor Motor 3 4 hp 9 5 amps 115 VAC Gearbox Custom direct drive Airlock 6 1 2 x 7 1 4 opening steel 6 vane cast urethane seals Electric 115V 20 amp 50 60Hz 220V 10 amp 50 60Hz optional Agitator 3 vane W...

Page 7: ...metal sleeve ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Your FORCE 1 requires a dedicated 20 amp grounded power supply Less amperage will likely trip circuit breakers Always disconnect the power source before beginning an...

Page 8: ...THE FORCE 1 Overview OVERVIEW 7 OVERVIEW Example only see page 43 for specific electrical systems...

Page 9: ...8 THE FORCE 1 Overview OVERVIEW...

Page 10: ...9 Remote Switch THE FORCE 1 Overview OVERVIEW Remote Cord Power Cord Agitator Switch Blower Switch Agitator...

Page 11: ...airflow which propels the material from the airlock into the hose for distribution No insulation material passes through the blower The blower moves 104 CFM drawing eight amps 115 VAC See the mainten...

Page 12: ...achine unattended while it is running Turn off and disconnect power before taking a break Never operate your machine if it or the operator is standing in water Serious injury may result When working w...

Page 13: ...temporarily unplugged enabling the FORCE 1 to use the outlet Disconnecting these appliances for the short time needed to operate the FORCE 1 will not cause spoilage Remember to reconnect any unplugge...

Page 14: ...o two inch diameter HOPPER SAFETY Your safety is the most important consideration whenever you are using any machine Following the instructions in this manual along with good common sense should allow...

Page 15: ...t the end of each job Do not put your hands inside the hopper while the machine is running If a tool or other foreign object accidentally falls into the hopper turn the machine off immediately Careles...

Page 16: ...according to the distribution rate Empty no more than 1 3 bag at a time into the hopper waiting until at least 1 4 of the material has been used before adding additional insulation Forcing insulation...

Page 17: ...material or nozzle to nozzle Hose length and humidity may also affect your results Two hole method standard wall construction 2 x 4 x 16 on center Hole size Slide gate opening Air Setting 2 61 2 100...

Page 18: ...he wall cavity Turn blower switch on first then the agitator When the sidewall is full the FORCE 1 blower will rev up trying to work harder and material flow may stop Turning off first the agitator th...

Page 19: ..._______________________ CertainTeed Technical Services 800 233 8990 CertainTeed InsulSafe SP 31 pound bag Wall Pack Density Pounds Per Cavity 1 80 pounds 5 04 pounds Average yield with InsulSafe SP 6...

Page 20: ...mple 1 31 2 deep x 141 2 wide x 925 8 tall 4 700 cubic inches 2 Divide 4 700 by 1 728 2 72 cubic feet in the cavity Each wall cavity may vary slightly 1 728 equals the number of cubic inches in a cubi...

Page 21: ...generator of not less than 4000 watts 115 VAC In addition Intec recommends generators that have a 50 power boost feature which aids the generator in high current startups Running additional equipment...

Page 22: ...ing pressure and air from escaping When a seal or plate is damaged air from the blower will escape back into the hopper causing blow back Blow back will result in a considerable decrease in production...

Page 23: ...ched to the shaft Reverse the process to install a new seal Be careful that the direction of the seal is correct When it is equally wrapped around both sides and seated all the way down on the rotor s...

Page 24: ...ise See figure 2 REPLACING ROTOR PLATE The rotor plates are designed to give if a foreign object comes in contact with the airlock chamber but they can be bent Before replacement disconnect the machin...

Page 25: ...16 open end wrench With the machine in an upright position locate the four 1 4 20 bolts that secure the seal Loosen and remove the fasteners and the seal from the front rotor plate Locate the gold bo...

Page 26: ...ine in a warm area overnight eight hours to make oil changing easier See illustration for the location of the drain fill plugs Models manufactured before July 1997 require 24 ounces of oil 12 in each...

Page 27: ...and remove using a 5 16 hex wrench Drain oil into pan tip machine upright to drain remainder of oil in gearbox housing close vent plug Pour 48 ounces into worm gear case and re install drain plug Tip...

Page 28: ...l otherwise all other covers may be pried off using screwdriver By hand carefully turn fan blade in the direction of the arrow as indicated on label until jam is cleared Note It will take approximatel...

Page 29: ...ling the lead wires must be isolated from the motor frame and any rotating parts CLEANING Use compressed air to blow out motor and intake of blower every 20 30 hours of use to maximize blower impeller...

Page 30: ...m and remove material with pliers Jam between blade of Disconnect agitator and airlock electrical power Remove insulation material from hopper Locate jam and remove material with pliers Bearing on top...

Page 31: ...ls Inspect seals for throw tears or cuts See maintenance section to replace or adjust as necessary Kink in hose Run hose as straight as possible to help maintain production Excess air leaking into Ins...

Page 32: ...lade of Disconnect electrical agitator and airlock power Remove insulation material from hopper Locate jam and remove material with pliers Blower does not operate Blower toggle switch on Switch toggle...

Page 33: ...ional 50 run use 12 3 cord For a 100 run use 10 3 cord Do not push down on insulation while filling hopper Do not use wet material Disconnect electrical power and remove wet material Have bearing chec...

Page 34: ...ssembly 12002 Blower Intake Gearbox 12007 12008 Airlock Inlet Plate Assm 12014 12021 Airlock Outlet Plate Assm 12016 12022 Airlock Tube 12012 21 2 Hose 22050 Airlock Rotor Shaft Airlock Rotor Plates l...

Page 35: ...23 22000 04 SLIDE GATE CABLE PIN Manufactured from 9 03 Present 24 22000 06 SLIDE GATE GUIDE RIGHT 25 22000 07 SLIDE GATE GUIDE LEFT 26 22022 BLOWER MOUNT BRACKET 27 22025 05 AGITATOR MOTOR ROTATION L...

Page 36: ...COLLAR 5 8 21 12270 SERIAL TAG F 1 22 12274 HANDLE SS 3 4 x 14 23 22000 04 SLIDE GATE CABLE PIN 24 22000 06 SLIDE GATE GUIDE RIGHT 25 22000 07 SLIDE GATE GUIDE LEFT 26 22022 BLOWER MOUNT BRACKET 27 2...

Page 37: ...PLATE ASSM 2 1 2 4 12018 AIRLOCK BEARING END PLATE 5 12019 S AIRLOCK ROTOR ASSM W SEALS 6 F112 1 4 20 x 7 8 HEX ZN 7 F115 1 4 SPLIT LOCK WASHER ZN 8 12024 AIRLOCK SS INSERT 2 9 12023 0 AIRLOCK SS INSE...

Page 38: ...PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 12012 AIRLOCK TUBE 10 2 12021 AIRLOCK INLET PLATE ASSM 2 3 12022 AIRLOCK OUTLET PLATE ASSM 2 1 2 4 12018 AIRLOCK BEARING END PLATE 5 12020 01 S AIRLOCK ROTOR ASSM W SEALS 6 F...

Page 39: ...MBER DESCRIPTION 1 12002 01 BLOWER 115V 104 CFM 2 12101 BLOWER ISOLATION MOUNT 3 F115 1 4 SPLIT LOCK WASHER 4 F114 1 4 20 NYLON LOCK NUT 5 F342 1 4 20 X 3 4 BOLT 6 F159 1 4 FLAT WASHER 7 22022 BLOWER...

Page 40: ...1008 06 01 S REMOTE BOX ROCKER SWITCH ASSM 27 RR21004 REMOTE BOX 3 4 SHIELD W O STICKER 28 F119 8 32 x 3 8 PP ZN 29 F122 6 32 x 3 8 PP ZN 30 F124 6 32 NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT 31 F153 6 RING TERMINAL BLU...

Page 41: ...SM 14 3 x 50 3 11065 ELEC FACE PLATE W SILK SCR 4 11067 CIRCUIT BREAKER 15 AMP 5 11071 TOGGLE SWITCH 20 AMP 6 11072 TOGGLE SWITCH SEAL 7 21008 02 STRAIN RELIEF ALUM 1 2 8 21045 02 CIRCUIT BREAKER BUTT...

Page 42: ...ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 41 Electrical Wiring Diagram Electrical With Relay Mfg from 10 02 Present...

Page 43: ...LK SCR 4 11067 CIRCUIT BREAKER 15 AMP 5 11071 TOGGLE SWITCH 20 AMP 6 11072 TOGGLE SWITCH SEAL 7 21008 02 STRAIN RELIEF ALUM 1 2 8 21045 02 CIRCUIT BREAKER BUTTON SEAL 9 31044 KBGE 25 AMP 120 VAC 10 21...

Page 44: ...ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 43 Electrical Wiring Diagram Electrical With Relay VS Control Mfg from 7 02 Present...

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Page 46: ...RN GRN RED RED RED REMOTE CORD AGIT TOGGLE SWITCH 20 AMP 15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL PANEL 1 0 8 4 6 2 RELAY T92P7A22 120 MOUNTED TO THE BASE UNDER ELECTRICAL PANEL BLOWER TOGGLE SWITCH 20 AMP B...

Page 47: ...the machine FIRST TURN ON THE BLOWER then the agitator When shutting the machine off FIRST TURN OFF THE AGITATOR then the blower NOTE Do not allow the agitator to run for more than 5 minutes without t...

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Page 49: ...l damage When the damage is discovered upon unpacking make a written request for inspection by the carrier s agent within ten days of the delivery date Then file a claim with the carrier since such a...

Page 50: ...using their web address www ups com using custserv to notify them of the damaged package Fill out the information sheet on the following page and mail or fax it to the attention of the Shipping Depar...

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Page 52: ...30 days after issue date Shipments beyond the 30 day expiration may not be credited We will repair or replace at our option any returned part found to be defective in materials or workmanship under t...

Page 53: ...s from date of factory shipment c This Warranty shall not apply to any machine or component part which in the opinion of the Manufacture has been altered subject to misuse negligence accident or opera...

Page 54: ...ower reduces dust when blowing insulation into an attic The FORCE 1 features the lowest CFM of all insulation blowing machines minimizing the dust problem You ll be able to see what you are doing PSI...

Page 55: ...r Space 1 1 01 Cellulose loose fill 1 3 70 Celotex 1 3 03 Concrete block 8 hollow 1 11 Fiberglass batt 31 2 11 0 Fiberglass batt 8 19 0 Fiberglass loose fill 1 2 2 Rockwool batt 3 4 11 0 Rockwool batt...

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