The safety of the operator and those people that may come into contact with the equipment is of great importance to Wm. W. Meyer & Sons, Inc. “Meyer”. The decals, shields, guards and other protective features designed, furnished or recommended for this machine are there for your protection.
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1-1 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION • Equipment is to be operated by trained qualified personnel only. • Always read and follow the operating and safety procedures. • Do not operate without all guards and safety equipment installed in the proper location and in working order.
Lading that the carrier has and call their office immediately before the driver leaves your premises. Meyer cannot file a claim on your behalf; however, please let us know by phone and writing about any problems so that we can assist you with immediate replacement parts or information.
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MACHINE COMPONENTS • Feeder Assembly • Hopper Assembly • Control Panel/Electrical • Engine • Dual Clutch Drivetrain Two operators needed for safe operation. • One hose operator • One machine operator/loader Machine Installation The size of the truck is dictated by the size of the machine, crew, and the how much insulation the installer wants to have available.
In addition; if flammable material comes in contact with these surfaces it could ignite. Due to the variability of installations Meyer cannot provide a guard for the engine exhaust piping. The installer of the equipment must take the necessary steps to guard this surface from contact.
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PRE-START CHECKS 1. The doors to the truck/trailer must be open so that the operator and machine have adequate ventilation. 2. The blowing hose must be attached and the operator in position. 3. Check that the switch on the Remote Control Cord is in the OFF position. Connect the cord to the control panel.
For engine service or maintenance see the engine Operator’s Manual. Your Meyer 551 Insulation Blowing Machine is designed to be used with minimal maintenance for all its components. The following is only a guide; experience is the best guide for the right maintenance schedule for your machine.
In order to perform any service or maintenance on the drive train the drive guards must be removed. 1. Follow the MACHINE SAFETY SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Remove the two bolts that hold the left and right side guards down. 3. Remove the left side guard first and then the right side. 4.
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Low material output. • Check slide gate position. • Partial obstruction in hopper or hose. • Hose is kinked or torn. • Clutch is slipping. • Machine speed is too low. • Blower inlet is clogged. • Blower outlet tubing to feeder has slipped off its connection. •...
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Read and understand the Operating Manual accompanying this equipment before performing any work. Additional safety label kits are available from Meyer upon request at no charge. This is part of our effort to ensure this equipment is installed, operated and maintained in the safest possible manner. Affix these labels in locations to achieve maximum visibility and thereby alert any personnel that may ever be on-site that a potential for injury could occur.
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Locate all of the safety labels on your equipment and know their meaning before operating your SAFETY LABELS Insulation Blowing Machine.
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NOTE: Contact Wm. W. Meyer & Sons, Inc. at 800-963-4458 for free replacement safety label kit.
SERIES 550 INSULATION BLOWING MACHINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NEVER OPERATE THE MACHINE WITHOUT HOSE ATTACHED TO THE DISCHARGE TUBE NEVER OPERATE THE MACHINE WITHOUT GUARDS IN PLACE Photos for reference only. 292-M-001...
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