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3771 Monarch Street • Frederick, CO 80530 • www.inteccorp.com
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  • 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: Table Of Contents

    THE FORCE/1 T able of Contents Machine Information ..............2 Contacting Intec ................3 Introduction ..................4 Overview ..................5 How The System Works Together ..........10 Safety First ..................11 Set-Up & Operation ..............12 Operational Guidelines ..............16 Sidewalls & Insulation Material ............18 Generators and Extension Cords ..........20 Maintenance ..................21...

  • Page 4: Contacting Intec

    United States visit our web site, www.inteccorp.com and go to service centers. All service centers are independently owned and operated and are not part of Intec. Consult the nearest service center for the hours of operation and lead time for repair.
  • Page 5 THE FORCE/1 Insulation Blowing Machine Your FORCE/1 insulation blowing machine, the product of years of laboratory and field testing, offers both the contractor and the homeowner exceptional performance, total reliability, and ease of use. It is designed and built to blow-in more than 500 pounds of material per hour.
  • Page 6 THE FORCE / 1 Overview Height 41'' ⁄ Width 32 - " Weight 177 lbs. Hopper Capacity 25 lbs. Hose Size ⁄ " Blower 104 CFM, 2.5 PSI (AVG) 8 amps ⁄ Agitator Motor hp - 9.5 amps, 115 VAC Gearbox Custom, direct drive ⁄...

  • Page 7: Overview

    THE FORCE/1 Overview Three subsystems make up your FORCE/1: ⁄ Your FORCE/1 runs on a THE AGITATOR AND AIRLOCK. horsepower motor driving an enclosed gearbox. The airlock positions the material for proper distribution by the blower. Your FORCE/1 is equipped with a THE BLOWER MOTOR.
  • Page 8 THE FORCE/1 Overview Example only see page 43 for specific electrical systems.
  • Page 9 THE FORCE/1 Overview...
  • Page 10 THE FORCE/1 Overview Remote Cord Power Cord Blower Switch Agitator Agitator Switch Remote Switch...

  • Page 11: How The System Works Together

    THE FORCE/1 How the System W orks T ogether a unique system expands AGITATOR: and conditions the insulation to an optimum configuration, then sweeps the material into the airlock for distribution through the hose. drives AGITATOR MOTOR: gearbox. No maintenance is required. ⁄...

  • Page 12: Safety First

    THE FORCE/1 Safety First When working with insulation, always wear a long sleeve shirt, gloves, a hat, goggles or safety glasses for eye protection and a 3M brand #8710 nose/mouth filter (or equivalent) for respiratory protection. ACCESSORIES YOU NEED TO WEAR... LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT GLOVES SAFETY...

  • Page 13: Set-Up & Operation

    THE FORCE/1 Set-U p and Operation permanently attached REMOTE CONTROL: to the main panel, the remote allows operation from the attic. Both the agitator and the blower can be operated by the remote control. Before ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS: connecting the machine to electrical power, make sure all switches are in the “off”...
  • Page 14 THE FORCE/1 Set-U p and Operation, Cont. the remote cord. In cold weather, your machine is more difficult to start. If possible, store your FORCE/1 in a warm area overnight before starting. For normal attic applications, the two and a DISTRIBUTION HOSE: half inch hose produces the best results.
  • Page 15 THE FORCE/1 Set-U p and Operation, Cont. Overloading the hopper or pushing down material in the hopper cause electrical problems or jamming which damage your machine. When loading your machine, empty only one bag at a time into the hopper. Wait until half the contents have been used before adding another bag.
  • Page 16 THE FORCE/1 Set-U p and Operation, Cont. Machine may be “on or off” while load- LOADING THE HOPPER: ing. Cellulose, place the bag of insulation material on the hopper. Use a knife to open the bag so that the material falls into the hopper. Your FORCE/1 is designed to self-feed.

  • Page 17: Operational Guidelines

    THE FORCE/1 Operational Guidelines ATTIC OPERATION: When blowing cellulose, use a minimum of 100 feet of 2 ⁄ inch hose. For installing fiberglass, use a minimum of 150 feet of 2 ⁄ inch hose. Effective blowing of insulation material into an attic requires a “lofting” technique, allowing the material to be thrown in a 6-8 foot arc.
  • Page 18 THE FORCE/1 Operational Guidelines (Sidewalls), Cont If clogging or less than satisfactory compaction occurs, adjust the slide ⁄ gate inward by inch increments until the situation clears. If the problem doesn't clear, add an additional 50 feet of 2 inch hose and readjust your machine settings.
  • Page 19 THE FORCE / 1 Sidewalls & Insulation Material Construction example: 2 inches x 4 inches x 8 feet on 16 inch centers, 2.8 cubic foot cavity CELLULOSE COVERAGE: 1.6 pound material density, 18.7 pound bag Wall Pack Density Pounds Per Cavity 4.0 pounds 11.2 pounds 3.5 pounds...

  • Page 20: Sidewalls & Insulation Material

    THE FORCE/1 Sidewalls & Insulation Material FIGURING WALL CAVITY AREA Measure wall cavity in inches. Multiply depth x width x height. Example: ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ (1)3 " deep x 14 " wide x 92 " tall = 4,700 cubic inches (2)Divide 4,700 by 1,728 = 2.72 cubic feet in the cavity.

  • Page 21: Generators And Extension Cords

    The start-up requirement for a FORCE/1 is 3450 watts; normal operating requirement is 1725 watts. We recommend a 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.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    To remedy blow back, it is necessary to replace the airlock seals or plates. Note: Your FORCE/1 comes from the factory preset to produce 2.5-3.0 PSI. You may purchase a pressure gauge from Intec to aid in determining the pressure developed by the blower and airlock, system.
  • Page 23 THE FORCE/1 Maintenance, Cont. REPLACING AIRLOCK SEALS Unplug the FORCE/1 from electrical power and empty all insulation material from the hopper. Seal replacement requires a 7/16" socket and ratchet, a 6" socket extension and a 7/16" open-end wrench. With the ⁄...
  • Page 24 THE FORCE/1 Maintenance, Cont. Gearbox P/N 12007 AIRLOCK ROTOR ROTATION: rotates the airlock CCW (Counter Clockwise) See figure 1. Figure 1 Mfg from 7/97- 12/02 Gearbox P/N 12008 rotates the airlock CW (Clockwise) See figure 2. Figure 2 Mfg from 12/02- Present REPLACING ROTOR PLATE The rotor plates are designed to “give”...
  • Page 25 THE FORCE/1 Maintenance, Cont. Determining which plate or plates to replace is easy. The distance ⁄ between each plate should measure approximately 5 inches. Measure the distance for all plates. If any or all rotor plates do not ⁄ measure approximately 5 inches, replace the bent plate(s).
  • Page 26 THE FORCE/1 Maintenance, Cont. (Mfg 1/92 - 7/97) GEARBOX The oil in the gearbox of your FORCE/1 should be changed every year to ensure proper lubrication of the gears and seals. Changing the oil in models manufactured before July, 1997: Place the machine on its side with clear access to the two drain/fill plugs on the gearbox.
  • Page 27 THE FORCE/1 Maintenance, Cont. The gearbox and the airlock should be perpendicular to each other. Proper alignment helps prevent premature wear on the gearbox/airlock shaft connection. Recommended gearbox oil: Model 12007 Temperature 40˚ - 100˚ F Mobil SHC 634 gear lube Temperatures -20˚...
  • Page 28 THE FORCE/1 Maintenance, Cont. Empty hoper, Gearbox/Agitator/Airlock Unjamming procedure: disconnect all electrical cords to machine. Tip machine upside down onto hopper, locate and remove fan cover on agitator motor. Note: Depending upon the motor used it will be necessary to remove the screws holding the fan cover on before removal, otherwise all other covers may be pried off using screwdriver.
  • Page 29 THE FORCE/1 Maintenance, Cont. BLOWER MAINTENANCE Keeping the blower as clean as possible will avoid system overheating. Overheating will cause lowered production, possible system failure and shorten the expected life of your FORCE/1. Inspect blower brushes every three months or 100 hours of use. Replace brushes when they reach ⁄...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    THE FORCE/1 T roubleshooting Problem Likely Cause Remedy Agitator does not Power cord Check cord operate. not plugged in. and plug in. Note: Agitator can Loose power cord/ Check condition of not be turned extension cord at electrical plug blades. by hand.
  • Page 31 THE FORCE/1 T roubleshooting, Cont. Problem Likely Cause Remedy 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...
  • Page 32 THE FORCE/1 T roubleshooting Cont. Problem Likely Cause Remedy Air, but no material, Slide gate closed. Open to operating comes out of hose position. Bridging (air pocket Turn machine “off” in hopper). and disconnect from electrical power. Redistribute material in hopper. Reconnect to electrical power.
  • Page 33 THE FORCE / 1 Troubleshooting Cont. Problem Likely Cause Remedy Agitator trips circuit Low voltage. 99-104 VAC FORCE/1 requires a at main panel. minimum of 20 amps @ 115V. Relocate power cord to a dedicated 20 amp circuit. Incorrect size extension cord. For an additional 50’...

  • Page 34: Mechanical Drawings

    THE FORCE/1 Mechanical Drawings Remote Control/Cord Hopper K11081-S 12000 Power Cord Agitator 11082-S 12025-04 12025-09 11066-S Slide Gate Guide (left) 22000-07 Main Panel (right) 22000-06 (electrical) Slide Gate Pin 12000-04 Slide Gate 22000-04 Blower Brush 12002-03 Airlock Seal 12023-1 Blower Motor Airlock Rotor Plate* 12002-01 Airlock Rotor Shaft...
  • Page 35 Manufactured from 9/03 - Present 1 ..11009-S ..ELECTRICAL PANEL ASSEMBLY 24 ..22000-06 SLIDE GATE GUIDE, RIGHT W/REMOTE & PC 25 ..22000-07 SLIDE GATE GUIDE, LEFT 2 ..12000 ..HOPPER STD, BLUE 26 ..22022 ..BLOWER MOUNT BRACKET 3 ..12000-02 HOPPER BELLY BAND, STD 27 ..22025-05 AGITATOR MOTOR ROTATION LABEL 4 ..12000-04 SLIDE GATE, STD F/1 28 ..F103 ..3/8"...
  • Page 36 Manufactured from 4/03 - 9/03 24..22000-06 ..SLIDE GATE GUIDE, RIGHT 1..11009-S ..ELECTRICAL PANEL ASSEMBLY W/REMOTE & PC 25..22000-07 ..SLIDE GATE GUIDE, LEFT 2..12000 ..HOPPER STD, BLUE 26..22022 ..BLOWER MOUNT BRACKET 3..12000-02 ..HOPPER BELLY BAND, STD 27..22025-05 ..AGITATOR MOTOR ROTATION LABEL 4..12000-04 ..SLIDE GATE, STD F/1 28..F103....3/8"...
  • Page 37 Clockwise Rotation Mfg. from 9/03 - Present Airlock assembly W/SS inserts P/N 12026-01-S Item # PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 ..12012 ....AIRLOCK TUBE 10" 2 ..12011 ....AIRLOCK INLET PLATE ASSM. 2" 3 ..12022 ....AIRLOCK OUTLET PLATE ASSM. 2-1/2" 4 ..12018 ....AIRLOCK BEARING, END PLATE 5 ..12019-S ....AIRLOCK ROTOR ASSM.
  • Page 38 Clockwise Rotation Mfg. from 12/02 - 9/03 Airlock assembly W/SS inserts P/N 12013-01-S Rev 1 Item # 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.
  • Page 39 Mfg from 9/03 - Present Item # PART NUMBER 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 MOUNT BRACKET...
  • Page 40 Remote Box Assembly Mfg from 7/97- Present Item # PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 22 ..21008-0 .... R EMOTE BOX 3/4" W/HOLE 23 ..21008-09 ..STRAIN RELIEF, ALUM. 3/4" 24 ..11081 ....REMOTE CORD 16/4 x 100' (ONLY) 25 ..01009....R EMOTE BOX SHIELD STICKER 26 ..11008-06-01-S ..REMOTE BOX ROCKER SWITCH ASSM.
  • Page 41 Mfg from 7/97- Present Item # PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 ..K11081-S ..REMOTE CORD ASSM. 2 ..11082-S ....POWER CORD ASSM. 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"...
  • Page 42 Electrical Wiring Diagram Electrical With Relay Mfg. from 10/02 - Present...
  • Page 43 Optional Electrical Mfg from 7/02 - Present Item # PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 ..K11081-S ..REMOTE CORD ASSM. 2 ..11082-S ....POWER CORD ASSM. 14/3x50' 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"...
  • Page 44 Electrical Wiring Diagram Electrical With Relay & VS Control Mfg from 7/02 - Present...

  • Page 46: Electrical Drawings

    FORCE/1 Electrical Drawings (Cont’d) Electrical Wiring Diagram Mfg. from 1/2011 - Present...
  • Page 47 FORCE/1 Electrical Drawings (Cont’d) Item # QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1....1.....11081....Remote Cord 16/4 x 100’ 2....1.....21050....Remote Box, 3/4”, Molded 3....1.....21051....Remote, Box Shield, 3/4” Molded 4....2.....11072....Remote Box Toggle Switch Seal 5....1.....21061....Switch Assm, Field Replacement Remote Box Molded 6....2.....F119.....8*32 x 3/8” Screw 7....1.....K11082-S.....Remote Cord Assm Molded, 16/4 x 100’...

  • Page 49: Claims, Damage Or Loss

    THE FORCE/1 Claims, Damage or Loss These goods were carefully packed and thoroughly inspected before leaving our factory. Responsibility for its safe delivery was assumed by the carrier upon acceptance of the shipment. Inspect shipment carefully on the arrival for damage to contents, shortages or equipment. In case of damage, save container and packing material for inspection.
  • Page 50 INTEC representative. RETURNS We at INTEC sincerely hope the merchandise you have just received is in excellent condition and satisfies your expectations. If not, please look below and follow the instructions which apply to your particular situation.

  • Page 51: Returns

    _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Invoice Number________________ RMA Number ________________ Shipping Department Ph: 1-303-833-6644 INTEC 1-800-666-1611 3771 Monarch Street Fax: 1-303-833-6650 Frederick, CO 80530 E-mail: info@inteccorp.com...

  • Page 52: Replacement Parts

    When we receive the defective part and a warranty decision has been made, INTEC will either issue a credit to your account or return the failed part to you.

  • Page 53: Warranty

    W arranty It is expressly understood and agreed that no officer, agent, salesman or employee of the Manufacturer INTEC has the authority to obligate the Manufacturer by any terms, stipulations, or conditions not herein expressed; that all previous representations and...

  • Page 54: Insulation Terms And Values

    THE FORCE/1 Insulation T erms and V alues The resistance (R) to heat or cold. The higher the R- R-VALUE: Value, the greater the resistance and the better the insulation factor. All blown insulation will settle after installation Your SETTLEMENT: FORCE/1 installs near settled density.
  • Page 55 THE FORCE/1 Insulation T erms and V alues COMMON INSULATION VALUES Material Thickness R-Value Air Space 1" 1.01 Cellulose loose fill 1" 3.70 Celotex 1" 3.03 Concrete block 8", hollow 1.11 Fiberglass batt ⁄ " 11.0 Fiberglass batt 8" 19.0 Fiberglass loose fill 1"...

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