SAINT-GOBAIN CertainTeed Volu-Matic 200, Operation Manual And Safety Information

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VOLU-MATIC 200
Several safety features are on the Volu-Matic 200 machine to ensure operator safety. Study the safety
section thoroughly so that all the features concerning safety are understood. Keep all these features
functional during machine operation.
This introduction is presented to provide a basic description of the function and purpose of the
Volu-Matic 200
.
The Volu-Matic 200 machine is principally designed to blow insulating materials into attics of residential and
commercial buildings, and can also be configured to spray side walls. The insulation material manufacturer’s
instructions prevail when it comes to installing their product, since they guarantee the final results.
The Volu-Matic 200 machine is normally mounted in the back of a contractor’s truck and can be powered
either by a small industrial engine or by the truck engine via a power take off (PTO) box. The belt driven
power train that drives all machine mechanisms, includes electromagnetic 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 radio frequency remote control unit. The
Volu-Matic 200 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 machine can be set at different speed settings with the transmission to match the applicators
ability and/or material characteristics.
The 12-volt electrical circuit is powered by the machine’s small industrial engine, or by the truck battery when it
is PTO driven. 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 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 radio
frequency 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 material into the air stream where it enters
the hose and flows to the hose exit.
Another feature on the Volu-Matic 200 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.