SAINT-GOBAIN CertainTeed Volu-Matic 100, Operation Manual And Safety Information

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VOLU-MATIC 100
The Volu-Matic 100 machine is normally mounted in the back of a contractor's truck or trailer and is powered
by a small industrial engine. The belt driven power train that drives all machine mechanisms, includes
electro-magnetic clutches that provide separate control of various functions on the machine. To allow the
person installing the insulation full control of the machine, a 12-volt electrical remote control system is
provided, which operates either through the provided hard wire remote cord and toggle switch, or with an
optional wireless remote control unit. The Volu-Matic 100 controls provide independent control of both the
air that blows the material down the hose to its destination, and the machine mechanisms that condition and
feed the insulating material into that air stream.
The 12-volt electrical circuit is powered by the machine's small industrial engine. The electrical control circuit
is protected with a 20 amp circuit breaker. A light illuminates when the master switch is turned on, indicating
that power is on for both the blower relay and remote control receptacle. When the remote cord switch is
moved toward the cord, power is sent through the emergency stop buttons to the blower relay, causing the
blower clutch to engage. When the remote cord switch is moved toward the end of the housing, power flows
to the blower and mechanism relays, causing both clutches to engage. The toggle switch in the remote cord
housing is labeled to identify these machine functions. The switches on the optional wireless remote control
unit are labeled on the transmitter to identify these machine functions.
The hopper area where material is deposited into the machine has a circulator to open and stir the material,
and an auger at the bottom for material feed. Material exits the auger and is conditioned by the shredder
before entering the airlock feeder. The airlock feeder deposits the insulating material into the air stream
where it enters the hose and flows to the hose exit.
Another feature on the Volu-Matic 100 machine is a slide gate that when adjusted, is used to control both
feed rate and material conditioning. Air volume is controlled independently with a manually operated valve,
to help optimize material coverage.