Maintenance - Intec FORCE/2 Instruction Manual

THE FORCE/2

Maintenance

Reasonable preventive maintenance will help ensure your FORCE/2 gives you
many years of satisfactory use. Cleaning the interior and exterior of your machine
and protecting its finish with a product such as Armor All will keep it looking new.
CORDS AND SWITCHES
The remote cord and switches are subject to considerable wear and tear during
normal use. Inspect all cords and switches each week for cuts or loose connections.
Repair or replace any damaged components at once to avoid possible injury.
AIRLOCK BLOW BACK
Airlock seals are the most important component of keeping your FORCE/2
running in original condition. Airlock seals function much like the rings in a car
engine, keeping 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.
Checking for blow back; unplug the machine from electrical power and empty all
insulation material from the hopper. Block the hose outlet with duct tape, or use
the palm of your hand. Reconnect the power and
turn on both the blower and agitator motor. A hissing or puffing sound of air
escaping into the hopper indicates blow back.
In addition, any insulation material remaining
in the airlock will blow back into the hopper,
creating dust. To remedy blow back, it is
necessary to replace the airlock seals or plates.
Note: Your FORCE/2 comes from the factory
preset to produce 3.2-4.8 PSI. You may purchase
a pressure gauge from Intec to aid in determining
the pressure developed by the blower and airlock, system.
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