SAINT-GOBAIN CertainTeed Volu-Matic 500, Руководство по эксплуатации и информация по безопасности

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VOLU-MATIC 500
The Volu-Matic 500 incorporates all of the standard features of the Volu-Matic 300 insulation blowing machine. All of
the hopper components, the shredder housing, and airlock feeder are identical. The machine also has the capability of
reclaiming all excess material at the point of delivery when spraying sidewalls. The hopper area has been expanded for
the introduction of these sprayed fibers with a self-contained vacuum system.
The Volu-Matic 500 machine is mounted in the back of the contractor's truck and is powered by the truck mounted PTO
box. This PTO box drives a shaft under the truck which has two belt drives up to the machine. One belt drive goes to the
rear of the machine that drives a gearbox which powers the vacuum and generator. An electro- magnetic clutch drives
the vacuum fan wheel shaft so that the vacuum can be off when blowing attics. The generator runs at all times to power
a wall scrubber when spraying sidewalls or lights for attic work. V-belts drive the vacuum and generator. The other belt
drive goes to the front of the machine that drives a shaft which powers the drive train. The front drive train consist of
two electro-magnetic clutches, blower, gearbox, transmission, and water pump. The two clutches control separate
functions on the machine through the remote control 12 volt electrical circuit. The air that blows the material down the
hose to its destination is controlled independently as well as the machine mechanisms that condition and convey the
material. The machine can be set at different speed settings with the transmission to match the applicators ability
and/or material characteristics, see the recommended start settings in the operation section. V-belts drive the blower,
transmission, shredder, and the water pump for sidewall spray.
The hopper area has rotating components to condition 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 airstream where it enters the hose and flows to the hose exit. Another feature on the
Volu-Matic 500 machine to condition material is a slide gate that lengthens the time that the material is stirred in the
hopper before entering the shredder housing. The shredder housing also has the capability of accepting another
material conditioner known as the stator bar. Study the operation section under coverage concerning use of the stator
bar. Air volume can be controlled independently which also optimizes material coverage.
Power for the 12 volt electrical circuit is provided by the truck battery. The wire leads from the battery go through the
20 amp circuit breaker and then to a master switch. When the master switch is turned on, electricity flows through the
switch causing the light to illuminate while providing power to the latching relay and blower relay coil. With the
emergency stop buttons pulled out (on) and swing gates closed, pressing the reset button energizes the latching relay
contacts closed allowing power to flow to the remote control receptacle. When the remote cord switch is moved toward
the cord, power is sent to the blower relay contacts 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 relay contacts causing both clutches to
engage. The toggle switch in the remote cord housing is labelled to identify these machine functions.
During open blow operations, the delivery hose and the remote control cord are taken into the attic while the machine
hopper is continually loaded with material. The machine is equipped with hopper extensions for open blow operations so
that the expanded hopper is fully utilized. During sidewall spray operations, the delivery hose with a water nozzle to
dampen the insulation and activate the adhesive, plus the remote cord is taken into the house while the machine hopper
is continually loaded with material. Another hose for vacuuming excess material is also taken into the house that blends
with new material in the hopper. This excess material is created from build up past the stud surface which is scrubbed
smooth by a special tool. The machine is equipped with a material deceleration box that must be mounted above the
hopper before the spray process begins. A six inch diameter hose is also supplied to connect the vacuum housing to the
deceleration box. The hopper extension sides are easily removed in order to mount the deceleration box. See the
operation section for machine set up from open blow to sidewall spray.
Several safety features have been added to the Volu-Matic 500 machine to ensure operator safety. Study the safety
section thoroughly so that all the features concerning safety are understood. Keep all these features functional so that
no problems will be experienced during machine operation.