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Operation Manual
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Volu-Matic 300 Electric
Parts – Service – Accessories
863.294.3206 / 800.237.7841
www.certainteedmachineworks.com
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE PLACING YOUR NEW
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VOLU-MATIC 300 INSULATION BLOWING MACHINE INTO SERVICE

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual And Safety Information Volu-Matic 300 Electric Parts – Service – Accessories 863.294.3206 / 800.237.7841 www.certainteedmachineworks.com PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE PLACING YOUR NEW VOLU-MATIC 300 INSULATION BLOWING MACHINE INTO SERVICE...
  • Page 2 WARNING Recommended hose size, type, and length must be used to achieve maximum results. CertainTeed Machine Works cannot guarantee performance of the Volu-Matic 300 machine if hoses are undersized, worn, damaged, or hoses other than those we recommend are used.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SPECIFICATIONS ................................4 ACCESSORY AND INSTALLATION KITS ........................5 INTRODUCTION ..................................6 SAFETY ....................................8 OPERATION ..................................INSTALLATION .................................. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ............................ TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................PARTS DRAWINGS .................................

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Specifications MODELS: 230 VAC, Three phase, 60 Hertz 460 VAC, Three phase, 60 Hertz 575 VAC, Three phase, 60 Hertz 380 VAC, Three phase, 50 Hertz ALL MACHINES: 7.5 HP blower motor, 5 HP mechanism motor, four speed, dual remote 'air only-air and material'. 18”...

  • Page 5: Accessory And Installation Kits

    Accessory and Installation Kits Check the accessory kit included with new delivered machines for the following. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY ACCESSORY KIT 162491 Fusetron Cartridge, 600V, 12 162496 Fusetron Cartridge, 600V, 8 AMP 162386 Time Delay Cartridge Fuse, 3 A 162382 Time Delay Fuse 162510 30 AMP class J Time Delay Fuse 162486...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction...
  • Page 7 Another feature on the Volu-Matic 300 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,...

  • Page 8: Safety

    Safety The Volu-Matic 300 insulation blowing machine has full guarding and electrical disconnects for your safety. Every Volu-Matic 300 machine has this warning displayed in a prominent place. Do not remove, modify, or deface the warning label! WARNING: If any foreign object should enter the machine;...
  • Page 9 Other warning signs, caution signs, and danger signs are displayed so that the operator is aware of other hazards associated with the use of the machine. You will see the following warnings on the machine. Do not remove, modify, or deface the warning labels! The purpose of this sign is to make the operator aware that they may lose balance and fall.
  • Page 10 All electric Volu-Matic 300 machines are factory equipped with front, rear, and side guards. The top of the machine is not guarded since it poses no safety threat as it stands for normal open blow operations. If however, the electric Volu-Matic 300 is installed in a factory where people are working above the machine, a top guard should be installed.
  • Page 11 During machine operation, always stand on the fl oor to deposit material into the hopper. Under no circumstances should your hand, arm, stick, broom or any other object, be used to move or force feed material down into the hopper. The Volu-Matic 300 machine is a self-feeding design requiring no outside assistance for smooth fl ow.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation...
  • Page 13 PRELIMINARY CHECKS BEFORE INSTALLATION: 1. Be sure to remove all crating from machine frame, the skids should be removed when the machine is set up at the point of operation. 2. Make sure hopper area is empty. 3. Make sure that the chain and belt drives are clear of loose objects. Check for any components that may have vibrated loose, such as;...

  • Page 14: Installation

    Installation...
  • Page 15 1. Locate machine so that hose run length is as minimal as possible. 2. Make sure adequate room is available for loading the machine, see loading under operation section. 3. Refer to the following drawing for frame structural mounting points and electrical power cord connection, be sure to remove skids and fasten machine in place.
  • Page 16 (toward end of housing) and all mechanisms will run. 7. Take some time to get to know the Volu-Matic 300 machine. Engage and disengage the remote control cord noticing the drives start and stop. With machine running, test all safety systems. Twist emergency stop button out, and move the disconnect switch to the off (down) position.
  • Page 17 GETTING STARTED 1. Use the preliminary and start-up checks as a checklist on your Volu-Matic 300 machine each day before proceeding to the job site. At the job site, connect hose at the through wall connection firmly with band clamps and make sure the hose does not have a short radius bend. A short radius bend will result in poor coverage, excessive hose and feeder wear, and/or plugged hoses.
  • Page 18 4. Air fl ow rate may be controlled with the air bleed control valve 13 while monitoring system pressure on the air gauge 14 . The system back pressure must be read while the Volu-Matic 300 machine is operating with full length and proper hose while material is being blown. Always start the adjustment with the air bleed control valve in the fully closed position.
  • Page 19 6. To adjust the transmission 10 , refer to the chart and select an appropriate gear for material and type of operation. Shift the lever 18 into gear in accordance with decal instructions on the machine front panel. Since the transmission is not synchronous, it may be necessary to pull the gears through by hand using the pulley 19 so that gears mesh allowing you to change them.
  • Page 20 Pull the drop gate sharply toward you to lay it down for loading, and then deposit the material into the hopper. Do not build scaffolding or use a foot stool to load material into the Volu-Matic 300 machine. This moves the operator closer to the rotating components in the hopper and provides a way to lose balance and fall.
  • Page 21 72.5 sq ft per bag at a depth of 11.5” and a weight 0.427 lbs per sq ft to achieve an insulation value of R-30. Fiber must be worked or conditioned by your Volu-Matic 300 machine to achieve coverage.
  • Page 22 SUMMARY • Perform preliminary checks. • Perform initial start up. • Select proper hose. • Load material into hopper. • Adjust slide gate. • Engage transmission into gear. • Start engine • Switch Handle is in the up position • Plug in remote control cord with toggle switch in center (off) position •...

  • Page 24: Preventive Maintenance

    Preventive Maintenance...
  • Page 25 GENERAL 1. Make sure that the disconnect switch is in the off (down) position before attempting any of the following maintenance procedures!! 2. Check for loose nuts and bolts, check for slack and condition of chains and belts, and check for oil leaks especially after the first few days of operation.
  • Page 26 Feeder seals must be changed every 250 hours of operation or approximately every 1-1/2 months if the Volu-Matic 300 machine is operated 8 hours a day 5 days a week, or sooner depending upon the type of material. Failure to change seals on schedule will result in excessive wear and replacement of the feeder assembly.
  • Page 27 1. Remove the side access door A from the feeder assembly B by removing the four bolts and then pull on the handles. 2. Rotate rotor C by hand using belts that drive the shredder hammers in the same direction as the arrow, the transmission has to be in gear. Rotate the rotor so that the seal ends up in the center of door opening.
  • Page 28 7. Slide seal assembly into feeder housing aligning center hole in the angle toe of the seal assembly with the alignment pin. 8. Once the seal assembly has been inserted all the way to the rotor, add Loctite to the threads of the attach bolts G. Insert attach bolts with lock washers in end holes and tighten.
  • Page 29 REPLACE THE VOLU-MATIC 300 FEEDER END PLATES AS FOLLOW: The end plates should be replaced when evidence of damage is seen by visual inspection while changing feeder seals or problems are experienced with lose of air pressure and blow-by occurs. Blow-by is a term used when material seems to blow back into the hopper area while the auger tries to meter the material into the shredder area.
  • Page 30 Refer to the drawing and following instructions on replacement of the feeder end plates and/or feeder barrel weld assembly. 1. Remove the feeder drive components. 2. Loosen set screws in bearing collars, remove worn end plate, and remove bearing housing and felt washer from worn end plate.
  • Page 31 2. Remove bolts that attach the feeder to the shredder housing and machine frame, slide spacers out from under the feeder. 3. Disconnect the air stream connection hose.
  • Page 32 4. Remove the drive belts to the shredder hammer shaft and remove the shredder belt idler assembly. 5. Slide the feeder out from machine frame, hammer shaft will have to be rotated to clear hammers when pulling from machine frame connection hose.
  • Page 33 The following label is displayed on the feeder of new delivered machines as a reminder to change seals, the hour meter in the tachometer records mechanism run time so that seals can be changed on a timely schedule.
  • Page 34 CLUTCH TORQUE ARM Check the condition of the torque arm assembly that retains the clutch field assembly from rotating. Look for elongated holes in the arm, worn bolts, and worn bushings. BLOWER RELIEF VALVE The relief valve is a constant pressure style meaning the pressure will remain at a minimum of 7 psi when popping open because of high excessive pressures.
  • Page 35 RIGHT ANGLE GEARBOX Check the oil level weekly in the gearbox 11 . The gearbox is filled with synthetic gear oil 80W140 or equivalent. The proper oil level is at the plug halfway up the rear of the housing. After 500 hours of operation, drain while warm.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 1. Machine will not operate. a. Check power cable connections. b. Fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped at power source. c. Fuse blown/service disconnect in panel tripped. d. Disconnect switch in off position. 2. Blower motor will not operate. a. Fuse blown/service disconnect in panel tripped. b.
  • Page 37 4. Insufficient air. a. Check blower 'v' belts, adjust as required. b. Check inlet air screen. c. Air control by pass valve fully open. d. Check if relief valve stuck open. e. Fiber hose plugged. f. Check air stream hose connections. g.

  • Page 38: Parts Drawings

    Parts Drawings...
  • Page 50 Preventive Maintenance Record...
  • Page 51 DATE JOB DESCRIPTION PERFORMED BY...
  • Page 52 DATE JOB DESCRIPTION PERFORMED BY Please contact Customer Service for information on any components or options not listed on this manual.
  • Page 53 Blowing Equipment LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY CertainTeed Machine Works (the Company) warrants to each original purchaser (the Buyer) of its blowing equipment that such products will be free of manufacturing defects for a period of two years from the date of shipment to the Buyer, except that no warranty is made with respect to: 1.
  • Page 54 C E I L I N G S • D E C K I N G • F E N C E • G Y P S U M • I N S U L AT I O N • R A I L I N G • R O O F I N G • S I D I N G • T R I M 101 Hatfield Road Winter Haven, Florida 33880-1325 863-294-3206 Sales: 800-237-7841 Fax: 863-294-6771 certainteed.com © 03/23 CertainTeed, Printed in the USA, Code No. 08-00-1862-US-EN...

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