Meyer 550 Series Guide

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292-K-002 Rev A
Eecve 6-16-2017
Series 550
Meyer Insulaon Blower
INSTALLATION, OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Wm. W. Meyer & Sons, Inc.
1700 Franklin Blvd • Libertyville, Illinois 60048-4407 • 800-963-4458 • 847-918-0111 • Fax: [phone]
e-mail: sales@meyerinsulaon.com · websites: hp://www.meyerinsulaon.com or www.wmwmeyer.com

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TO THE OWNER, AND INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
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 protecve
features designed, furnished or recommended for this machine are there for your protecon.
BEFORE aempng to install, operate or perform maintenance on this Equipment READ carefully and
UNDERSTAND all safety instrucons contained in this set of Instrucons in addion to all applicable
government safety/health laws and regulaons and generally recognized industry standards. The
operaon and maintenance of this equipment should be restricted to only those personnel trained in
its use. Consult Factory for the availability of manuals in other languages.
Installaon, Operaon and Maintenance personnel should READ carefully and UNDERSTAND the
secons of this Instrucon Manual relevant to the work they are performing. The various precauons
and recommendaons detailed within this manual are not necessarily all inclusive. These instrucons
are intended to provide general safety and operaonal guidance relang to typical uses with which
Meyer is familiar. Addional informaon may be provided that pertains to your specic piece of
equipment upon request.
SAFETY FIRST!
Indicates the presence of a hazardous situaon that, if not avoided, WILL result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates the presence of a hazardous situaon that, if not avoided, COULD result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates the presence of a hazardous situaon that, if not avoided, COULD result in
minor or moderate injury.
Indicates informaon that is important, but is not related to a parcular hazard.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precauons ...................................................................................... 2
Applicaons - Intended Use of Equipment ................................................. 6
Receiving and Uncrang ............................................................................. 6
Specicaons.............................................................................................. 6
Operang Instrucons................................................................................ 8
Maintenance............................................................................................. 10
Troubleshoong........................................................................................ 11
SECTION I
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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1-1 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
• Equipment is to be operated by trained qualied personnel only.
• Always read and follow the operang and safety procedures.
• Do not operate without all guards and safety equipment installed in the proper locaon and in
working order.
• Do not disable any safety features. They are there for your protecon.
• Always use qualied personnel when repairing or maintaining the equipment.
• Do not leave the equipment unaended while it is running.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when operang this equipment. Long hair should be conned
by a hat or a hair net.
• Do not operate under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• If a malfuncon should occur, turn the machine o immediately and correct the problem, before
restarng the machine.
FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Emergency Shut Down Procedure
Push the E-Stop Buon in and the red panel light will come on. This will stop the machine completely.
Before connuing operaon you must determine the reason for the E-Stop. Turn the engine ignion
key to the OFF posion and remove the key. Disconnect the fuel line and close the vent on the fuel
tank. Disconnect the negave baery terminal and secure it using the lockout box. Follow your
employer’s Lockout\Tag out procedures. Aer the issue has been idened and corrected the machine
may be put back into operaon.
1-2 INSULATION MACHINE SAFETY
• Limit the operaon only to those personnel trained in the proper use and operaon of the
machinery.
• Never operate the machine without proper venlaon.
• Keep all clothing and your body away from the rotang equipment.
• Obey all safety labels and instrucons axed to the machine. Do not point discharge hose at
anything other than empty space, do not place hand(s) or any objects in material discharge stream.
• Never run the machine speed faster than the factory sengs.
• Always wear proper protecon when handling the baery. This includes eye protecon proper
gloves and proper clothing.
• Always wear proper personal protecve equipment including but not limited to eye protecon,
hearing protecon, respirator and gloves.
• Do not smoke while operang the machinery.
• Prior to performing any service or maintenance follow MACHINE SAFETY SHUTDOWN
INSTRUCTIONS.
If there are any quesons as to the safe operaon of this equipment, please do not hesitate to contact
us at 1-800-963-4458.

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1-3 SAFETY LABELING

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3-1 RECEIVING YOUR MACHINE
Immediately check the condion of your new machine as received. The unit was shipped in perfect
condion and should arrive the same way. Ownership of the goods was transferred to the carrier
as soon as it le our dock. Your order may have shipped on mulple skids, verify your count equals
that of the Bill Of Lading. If there are any missing items or visible problems, mark them on the Bill Of
Lading that the carrier has and call their oce immediately before the driver leaves your premises.
Meyer cannot le a claim on your behalf; however, please let us know by phone and wring about any
problems so that we can assist you with immediate replacement parts or informaon.
3-2 UNCRATING YOUR MACHINE
1. Carefully remove all shipping materials from the machine.
2. Check that all parts are included as stated on the Packing List that came with your shipment.
3. If anything is missing for any reason, please contact Wm. W. Meyer & Sons immediately.
4. If the equipment or goods are discovered to be damaged in a shipment at a later date, contact the
carrier and Wm. W. Meyer & Sons immediately.
SECTION III
RECEIVING AND UNCRATING
SECTION II
APPLICATION - INTENDED USE OF EQUIPMENT
The MEYER Model 551 INSULATION BLOWING MACHINE is designed to process and blow all of the
currently available loose ll berglass and cellulose insulaons on the market today.
NOTICE: This equipment must be used only for the purpose for which it was
intended. Any other use could cause bodily injury to the operator, costly damage to
the equipment and void the warranty.
SECTION IV
SPECIFICATIONS
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
WIDTH: 63”
DEPTH: 42 1/2”
HEIGHT: 59”
WEIGHT: APPROX. 1,100 LBS.

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MACHINE COMPONENTS
• Feeder Assembly
• Hopper Assembly
• Control Panel/Electrical
• Engine
• Dual Clutch Drivetrain
Two operators needed for safe operaon.
• One hose operator
• One machine operator/loader
Machine Installaon
The size of the truck is dictated by the size of the machine, crew, and the how much insulaon the
installer wants to have available. Typically, this is a truck with an 8’ wide X 20’ long box (or longer) and
a gross vehicle weight rang (GVWR) of 21,000 lbs. The recommended minimum is a truck with a 7’ X
14’ box and a GVWR of 16,000 lbs. In addion, it should have two side doors and a full width rear door
for access and engine venlaon.
Tools and material needed for installaon:
• Drill and drill bits
• 3/8” bolts or lag screws
• Exhaust pipe ngs from the machine to underneath the truck (2 ½”)
• Fork li or other safe means to li the machine
• Pry bar(s)
• Screw driver, socket and ratchet, saw (hole or saber)

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1. Move the machine into posion nong that you will need to have access to the rear and le side of
the machine. With the machine in posion; mark the truck oor where the engine exhaust (on the
le side) will go through the oor and mark the base’s mounng hole locaons.
2. The machine can be le in place or moved to provide beer access to the areas that need to be
drilled/cut. Using an 1/8” bit, drill pilot holes to determine if there is anything under the truck oor
that would interfere with the mounng fasteners or the engine exhaust pipe. If there is; move the
holes accordingly.
3. Cut a 3” hole in the oor for the exhaust pipe. Install the ashing (included), center it in the hole
and tack it down.
4. Drill holes for the machine mounng bolts. The size depends on what type and size of fasteners
you are using. Secure the machine to the truck oor.
5. The blower is at the back of the machine. Install the blower inlet screen into the elbow on the inlet
of the blower. The screen is shipped with the machine accessories.
The engine and engine exhaust piping could be extremely hot and could cause
burns. In addion; if ammable material comes in contact with these surfaces
it could ignite. Due to the variability of installaons 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.
6. Install the exhaust pipe and ngs (not included). Be sure to securely aach both ends of the
exhaust extension.
SECTION V
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before starng the machine check that no foreign material is in the hopper, that the
blowing hose is connected and the hose operator is in posion. Ensure that the only
people around the machine are those involved with its operaon.
Explosive fuel can cause res. Do not overll the fuel tank. Allow room for
expansion of the fuel. Fill the tank away from the engine and avoid spills. The
fuel tank must be in contact with the ground before and during lling. Do not let the fuel line come
in contact with the exhaust system. Fuel for this machine is highly ammable; failure to follow these
precauons could lead to a re and serious injury or death.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that will kill you in
minutes. You CANNOT see it, smell it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell exhaust
fumes, you could sll be exposed to carbon monoxide gas. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while
using this machine, shut it o and get to fresh air immediately. Seek medical aenon immediately.
You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
The surfaces of the engine and exhaust can be extremely hot. Do not touch, allow to
cool before servicing.
Open all doors on the truck body/trailer and wait 10 minutes before starng engine.
This venlates fuel vapors and reduces the risk of res and explosions.

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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
venlaon.
2. The blowing hose must be aached and the operator in posion.
3. Check that the switch on the Remote Control Cord is in the OFF posion. Connect the cord to the
control panel. Note: Starng the machine with the switch set to AIR or AIR/MATERIAL will overload
the clutch and the engine.
Do not operate the machine with any guards removed. The drive components
must be guarded before starng your machine and must remain guarded during
operaon. Failure to do so could lead to serious injury or death.
Do not reach into the hopper. There are moving parts in the hopper that can
crush and cut. Follow the machine safety shutdown instrucons before service or
maintenance.
MACHINE START UP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read and understand the Operaon and Maintenance manual before starng the machine.
2. Doors to the truck/trailer must be open and no fuel vapor present.
3. Close the slide gate.
4. Set the Remote Control Switch to OFF.
5. Aach the fuel line to the engine and open the vent on the fuel tank.
6. Turn engine ignion key to ON. This powers the panel. Push green START buon. Buon will remain
lit.
7. Follow starng instrucons in engine Operator’s manual to start engine.
8. The engine speed is set via the throle lever. Move the lever to the “Fast” posion. Let the engine
warm up before operang the machine.
9. Open the slide gate and set it based on your blowing material.
MACHINE SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS
1. Close the slide gate.
2. Set the Remote Control Switch to Air to clear the hose of material. When the hose is clear of
material, switch the Remote Control to OFF and disconnect it from the control panel.
3. Reduce the engine speed to idle. Let it run at idle to cool down before shung down.
4. Turn the engine ignion key to the OFF posion. Remove the key.
MACHINE SAFETY SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS
1. Follow the MACHINE SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Disconnect the fuel tank and close the vent on the tank.
3. Disconnect the negave baery terminal and secure it using the lockout box.
4. Follow your employer’s Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Fire hazard. Whenever the machine is not in use or is being transported, disconnect
the fuel tank from the engine and close the vent on the fuel tank. Secure the tank
before transporng the machine.

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SECTION VI
MAINTENANCE
Before performing any service or maintenance ensure that the machine cannot
be started. Follow machine safety shutdown instrucons before service or
maintenance. Failure to do so could lead to serious injury or death.
For engine service or maintenance see the engine Operator’s Manual.
Your Meyer 551 Insulaon 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.
DESCRIPTION
EACH
SHIFT
20
HOURS
100
HOURS
250
HOURS
500
HOURS
INSPECT ALL DRIVES X
CHECK GUARDS X
DRIVE ALIGNMENT & TENSION X
CHECK ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE X
GREASE BLOWER BEARINGS X
GREASE HOPPER BEARINGS X
CHANGE ENGINE OIL FILTER X
CHANGE BLOWER OIL X
CHANGE GEAR BOX OIL X
CLEAN INLET SCREEN X
CHANGE SEALSTRIPS X
OIL DRIVE CHAINS X
CHECK ALL DRIVE SET SCREWS X
ENGINE AIR FILTER X
ALL BEARINGS NLGI grade #2 LITHIUM GREASE
DRIVE CHAIN 30W NON DETERGENT MOTOR OIL
BLOWER OIL: AEON NLGI grade #2 LITHIUM GREASE
ENGINE SAE 10W30 MOTOR OIL
REDUCER GEARBOX AGMA #8 GEAR OIL
Removing guards exposes personnel to moving parts. Prior to removing any guards
the machine must be prevented from starng and the parts from moving. Remove
the key from the engine ignion, disconnect the fuel line, and disconnect the negave baery terminal
and secure it using the lockout box. Follow your employer’s Lockout/Tagout procedures.

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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 le and right side guards down.
3. Remove the le side guard rst and then the right side.
4. Replace the guards aer compleng the service or maintenance and before operaon.
When replacing or ghtening drive belts or chain it is imperave that the drive components –
sprockets or sheaves are in line with each other. Use a straight edge of sucient length to make the
determinaon.
Replace the drive belts if there are signs of cracking or wear. If belts are slipping or squealing during
operaon adjust them by moving the drive/driven components in the appropriate direcon to restore
proper tension.
Check the tension on the chain drives when they are lubricated. On the hopper chain drives if there is
more than 3/4” deecon or play measured equidistant between the sprockets, the chain needs to be
replaced. The feeder drive chain tension can be adjusted via the base mounted tensioner.
SECTION VII
TROUBLESHOOTING
The machine must be shutdown according to the MACHINE SAFETY SHUTDOWN
INSTRUCTIONS before troubleshoong machine issues. Do not reach into the
hopper or remove any guards without following these instrucons. Failure to do so could lead to
serious injury or death.
If the machine is not running properly check for the basic causes rst; closed slide gate, broken chain,
machine speed etc.
Machine is running but no material is discharging from hose.
• Slide gate is in the closed posion.
• Clutch is in OFF posion.
• Feeder shear pin is broken.
• Remote Control wire or panel connector is broken or damaged.
• Remote Control wire board connecons loose.
• Faulty clutch relay on circuit board or faulty circuit board.
• Drive belt is slipping or broken.
• Feeder chain is o the sprocket or broken.
• Hopper chains are o their sprockets or broken.
• Material jam in machine or hose.
• Hose is bent or closed o from machine to ac.
• Worn out sealstrips in feeder causing air pressure blowback.

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Low material output.
• Check slide gate posion.
• Paral obstrucon 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 o its connecon.
• Bleed valve assembly is in the open posion.
• Operator is overlling hopper resulng in material top pressure which can lead to material bridging
above the feed reel.
• Material is scking to agitator or feed reel from forcing too much material into the hopper, this
pracce causes less material to be conveyed through the system due to build up on surfaces.
Machine or engine seems sluggish while blowing material.
• Engine is overheang due to low RPM.
• Engine is overheang due to cooling shrouds clogged with insulaon.
• Material is wet inside hopper.
• Too much material forced into hopper.
• Clutch slipping during operaon.
• Too many hose reducons.
• Obstrucon at blower inlet.
• Drive belts may be slipping.
• Gear Box oil is low or empty.
• Loose drive components.
Engine runs but somemes misres while blowing material.
• Poor fuel in tank.
• Dirt or water in the fuel system.
• Spark plug wire is loose.
• Oil sentry wires connectors are loose.
• Loose wires or connecons at circuit board behind control panel.
• Faulty circuit board.
• Faulty engine ignion module.
• Engine overheang.
Unusual sounds coming from machine during operaon.
• High pitched squeal near perforated guards - Check for loose drive belts.
• Metal scraping sound when shung down machine - Clutch plate is rubbing.
• Banging sound from hopper area – Loose object has fallen into hopper.
• Constant air leaking sound while machine is in operaon – Bleed valve is open or loose tubing
between the blower and feeder.

SAFETY SUPPLEMENT
ATTENTION INSTALLERS/OPERATORS FOR YOUR
PROTECTION:
1. Read and understand the Operating Manual accompanying this
equipment before performing any work.
2. 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,
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personnel that may ever be on-site that a potential for injury could occur.
3. Under no circumstances should this equipment be installed or operated
in a manner that permits access to the interior of the insulation blowing
machine.
4. Outlet connections must always have a hose attached.
5. Always power OFF the machine before performing any work.
6. Always keep loose clothing, hands, feet or any parts of your body, tools
and/or any foreign objects away from the interior of hopper and hose.
7. Never remove the discharge hose that is attached to the machine without
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8. Consult the Meyer factory if you have any questions regarding the proper
installation, operation and maintenance of this equipment.
Wm. W. Meyer & Sons, Inc.
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Website: http://www.meyerinsulation.com
File # 292-M-001
Eecve 1-4-2016

SAFETY LABELS
Locate all of the safety labels on your equipment and know their meaning before operating your
Insulation Blowing Machine.

NOTE: Contact Wm. W. Meyer & Sons, Inc. at 800-963-4458 for free replacement safety label kit.

SERIES 550 INSULATION BLOWING MACHINE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Photos for reference only.
NEVER OPERATE THE MACHINE
WITHOUT HOSE ATTACHED TO THE
DISCHARGE TUBE
NEVER OPERATE THE MACHINE
WITHOUT GUARDS IN PLACE
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