X-FLOC Minifant M99 User manual

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M99 Minifant
Insulation Blowing Machine
Operating manual
Read the service and maintenance manual carefully before using the machine and take note of the safety
instructions to avoid potential dangers. Store the operating manual safely for future reference. More copies
of the operating manual may be ordered from the manufacturer.
These instructions apply for the following machines:
M99-230V/3,6kW
M99-230V/3,6kW-DS
M99-230V/3,6kW-DS-Pro M99-230V/2,3kW
Serial number: See name plate
Instruction book: Version 1
Operating information in the chapter Directions for Use, page 10.

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Contents
1Basic Safety Information ..........................4
1.1Responsibility of the contractor .................4
1.2Responsibility of personnel........................5
1.3Dangers associated with machine
operation....................................................5
1.4Intended use..............................................5
1.5Warranty and liability.................................5
2Safety regulations -basic information.....6
2.1General......................................................6
2.2Symbol and instruction descriptions..........6
2.3Organisational measures...........................6
2.4Protective Equipment ................................6
2.5Guidelines..................................................6
2.6Training of staff..........................................6
2.7Machine control .........................................7
2.8Safety measures with normal use .............7
2.9Electric shock hazards...............................7
2.10Danger zones ............................................7
2.11Maintenance and trouble shooting............7
2.12Structural alterations to the machine.........7
2.13Cleaning the machine and waste
disposal......................................................7
2.14Operating noise.........................................7
2.15Copyright ...................................................7
2.16Taking delivery of the machine..................8
2.17Registration................................................8
2.18General......................................................8
2.18.1Installation site....................................8
2.19Machine field of application.......................8
2.19.1Foreign objects...................................8
2.20Electrical connection..................................8
2.20.1Earthing ..............................................8
2.21Airlock ventilation.......................................8
3Directions for Use....................................10
3.1Machine depiction....................................10
3.2Setting up the Machine............................12
3.2.1Handling the Machine.......................12
3.2.2Moving and positioning the machine.12
3.3Connecting the Machine..........................12
3.3.1Electrical connection.........................12
3.3.2Hose connection...............................13
3.4Working with the machine. ......................13
3.5Switching on the machine........................13
3.5.1Warm-up...........................................13
3.5.2Manual operation..............................13
3.5.3Radio remote control operation........13
3.5.4Cable remote control (optional)........14
3.5.5Material volume control ....................14
3.5.6Air flow volume control .....................15
3.5.7Button operation for maintenance
tasks. ................................................15
3.6Machine settings......................................15
3.6.1General information..........................15
3.7Examples.................................................15
3.7.1Pitched roof ......................................15
3.7.2Open blowing church dome..............16
3.7.3Dry injection of cotton insulation in to
a wall.................................................16
4Maintenance.............................................17
4.1Summary .................................................17
4.2Maintenance work in detail......................18
4.2.1Drive motor and gears......................18
4.2.2DS and DS-pro models special features
18
4.2.3Air feed unit...................................... 18
4.2.4Airlock............................................... 18
4.2.5Agitation unit. ................................... 18
4.2.6Machine electrical equipment .......... 18
5Electrical circuit diagram. ...................... 19
5.1M99-230V-3.6kW standard model circuit
diagram ................................................... 19
5.2M99-230V-3.6kW-DS circuit diagram ..... 20
5.3M99-230V-3.6kW-DS-pro circuit diagram20
5.4Frequency converter-parameter set for DS
and DS-pro models................................. 22
6Troubleshooting...................................... 23
6.1Trouble shooting ..................................... 23
6.2FAQs (frequently asked questions)......... 23
7Technical data / radio remote control
operating instructions............................ 25
7.1Hand-held transmitter.............................. 25
7.1.1Operation ........................................... 1
7.1.2Buttons............................................. 25
7.1.3Power supply / battery...................... 26
7.1.4Use of rechargeable batteries.......... 26
7.2Hand-held receiver.................................. 26
7.2.1OperationFehler! Textmarke nicht
definiert.
7.2.2Positioning the receiver.................... 26
7.2.3Connector pin assignment ............... 26
8EC Declaration of Conformity................ 27
9M99 E assembly drawings...................... 28
10Technical dataM99 Minifant, 230V......... 33
11Index......................................................... 34
List of Illustrations
Illustration Illustration 1: Machine depiction
2: Airlock ventilation .............................................. 9
Illustration 3: Machine description 10
Illustration 4: Moving the machine....................... 12
Illustration 5: Hand-held transmitter and receiver:13
Illustration 6: FFB2000-Pro radio remote control
with hand-held transmitter and receiver.............. 14
Illustration 7: Cable remote control and control ca-
ble........................................................................ 14
Illustration 8: Feed gate adjustment.................... 14
Illustration 9: Hand-held transmitter and receiver
............................................................................ 14
Illustration 10: FFB2000-Pro radio remote control
with hand-held transmitter and receiver.............. 16
Illustration 11: Cable remote control and control
cable . ................................................................. 10
Illustration 12: Feed gate adjustment
............................................................................. 11
Illustration 13: Adjusting knob for airlock rotational
speed................................................................... 11
Illustration 14: M99 minifant adjustment
............................................................................. 12
Illustration 15: Standard model circuit diagram
............................................................................. 20
Illustration 16: DS model circuit diagram
............................................................................. 21

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Illustration 17: DS-pro model circuit diagram ..... 22
Illustration 18: Assembly,basic parts 30
Illustration 19: Assembly, sub-assembly31
Illustration 20: Standard model assembly
32
Illustration 21: DS model assembly
............................................................................. 33
Illustration 22: DS-pro model assembly 34

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1 Basic Safety Information
This insulation-blowing machine has moving
parts and built-in electrical components. Misuse
or non-observance of safety information is a
danger to health and can lead to serious injury.
To avoid serious injury or property dam-
age, only qualified personnel who are
familiar with insulation fibre processing
and blowing machine technology should operate
the machine. Machine operators should have
successfully completed an approved insulation-
processing course before operating the machine
and before carrying out maintenance work on
the machine. They must also have received a
briefing about the operationof the machine. Fur-
thermore, the personnel must have thoroughly
read the operating instructions and must take
note of the safety information:
Read and follow the instructions in the ser-
vice and maintenance manual.
Comply with all warning and safety instruc-
tions on the machine and in the operating
manual. This operating manual contains all
the important instructions for using the ma-
chine safely.
The machine should only be operated by
qualified persons, and should only be used
for the intended purpose.
Persons in the vicinity of the machine should
take suitable precautions to protect them-
selves from dust emissions. A suitable dust
extraction system must be in place or a dust
mask must be worn.
Only connect the power supply when the
machine is fully assembled and the hopper
pieceis attached securely to the machine
base.
Disconnect the power supply before removal
of the hopper top piece and before cleaning
the machine to prevent inadvertent operation.
Only use the mains cable supplied (cross
section of 2.5 mm²).
Completely unroll the mains cable from the
cable reel to avoid overheating and cable
damage.
Do not reach or allow any objects to fall into
the hopper top piece or come into the vicinity
of the airlock.
Do not leave the machine unattended when
ready to operate in order to prevent improper
operationby unqualified persons or children.
Do not use the machine on wet surfaces.
Do not place the machine on an unstable
surface. Serious injury and damage to prop-
erty can result from the machine falling over.
Only operate the machine with a power supply
which is the same as that specified on the name
plate..
Ensure that the machine and especially the
hopper top piece are free from foreign objects,
for example stones, nails, contaminated insula-
tion material and packaging. Otherwise, machi-
ne parts can be damaged.
Ensure that there is an adequate fresh air sup-
ply. This will prevent damage to the air feed
blower through overheating.
Protect the machine against long, continuous
material back-up.
The machine should only be disassembled,
maintained and repaired by qualified personnel.
Opening of the switchbox and incorrect assem-
bly of the machine will increase the danger of
electric shock and other risks. .
This machine should only be used to process
certified insulation materials. Processing non-
certified insulation materials may cause inflam-
mation, electrostatic charge and other risks.
Only transport the machine as a unit, and only
using the handles provided for this purpose or
with the transport rack provided.
Check the inflated wheels on the transport rack
regularly for sufficient air pressure. .
The conveyor hose and the metal parts con-
nected to it can be charged with static electricity.
Earth these parts and when possible use anti-
static hoses to avoid the possible danger of re-
ceiving a static electric shock.
To avoid damage, only use the machine in the
specified operating temperature range.
Do not make any construction changes to the
machine. Changes could lead to safety issues
and will invalidate your guarantee.
The Health and Safety at Work Act should also
be observed to prevent accidents.
1.1 Responsibility of the contractor
The contractor should only allow people to work
with the machine who
are familiar with work safety requirements and
accident prevention and have been briefed
about handling of the machine.
have read and understood the chapter on haz-
ards and safety information in these operating
instructions, and have confirmed this with their
signature.
The personnel's understanding of the safety infor-
mation should be regularly tested and reviewed.

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1.2 Responsibility of personnel
All personnel working with the machine are
obliged, before beginning work to
observe the basic workplace safety and acci-
dent prevention regulations
have read the chapter on hazards and safety
information in these operating instructions,
and have confirmed by signing their name
that they have understood this information.
1.3 Dangers associated with machi-
ne operation
The M99 minifant insulation-blowingmachine is
manufactured in accordance with the latest
technical standards and safety rules. However,
use of the machine can still result in danger to
life and limb of the user or of third parties, and
can potentially cause damage to property. The
machine should only be used
for its intended use
in a technically safe and faultless condition.
Faults which may affect safety must be rectified
immediately.
1.4 Intended use
The Minifant M99 insulation-blowing machine
should be used solely for the processing of certi-
fied fibre insulation materials by briefed qualified
tradesmen. The processing material must com-
ply with the following minimum standards:
The insulation material must be certified and
have a certification number, and the filling
date must be clearly marked on the packag-
ing.
The manufacturing must be externally moni-
tored.
The packing density must be less than 135
kg/m3
The moisture content must be less than 15%
(based on mass)
Please note that different machine models have
different features. Any other use, or any use
going beyond that intended is only regarded as
use for the intended purpose with the approval of
the manufacturer.
For damages resulting from improper use,
X-Floc GmbH accepts no responsibility.
Intended use also covers
observance of all of the information found in
the operating instructions and
compliance with the recommended inspection
and maintenance work.
1.5 Warranty and liability
Our general terms and conditions of trade apply.
These will be made available to the operator by the
time the contract is signed at the latest. Warranty
and liability claims relating to personal injury and
damage to plant and property are excluded if they
can be attributed to one or more of the following
causes:
Use of the machine for other than its intended
purpose.
Improper installation, commissioning, operation
and maintenance of the machine.
Operation of the machine with defective safety
devices or with safety and protective devices
that are not properly fitted, or are not fully func-
tional.
Non-observance of the instructions and infor-
mation in the operating instructions with regard
to transport, storage, installation, commission-
ing, operation, maintenance and preparation of
the machine.
Unauthorised constructional modifications to the
machine.
Unauthorised changes to the machine (e.g.
drive ratios: power and speed).
Inadequate monitoring of machine parts that are
subject to wear.
Incorrectly carried out repairs.
Effects of foreign bodies and force majeure.

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2 Safety regulations -basic in-
formation
2.1 General
You have purchased a powerful fibre insulation
blowing machine. The current requirements and
the potential future requirements of insulation
processors have been taken into account in the
design of the machine. The construction of this
machine complies with European regulations
and standards. It has CE marking. This has the
benefit that spare parts are convenient to buy for
a long time period, as well as the guarantee of
compliance with European safety standards.
This guide gives you information on the practical
use and handling of your Minifant insulation
blowing machine. This includes technical infor-
mation about operation, maintenance and work-
place safety. A thorough reading of this operat-
ing manual is imperative in order for you to get
the most out of your machine and to fully under-
stand all of the technical safety aspects.
As with any machine, this machine can be dan-
gerous when used improperly or serviced incor-
rectly. Please take note of the safety information
supplied.
The M99 minifant M99 has the following features
and advantages:
The processing speed and density can be set
manually from the machine.
Radio remote control included as standard.
Material volume flow can be regulated with
the variable airlock inlet cross section, air
volume and delivery pressure.
Machine dimensions adapted for use.
Easy handling with an easily removable hop-
per top piece and a bolted transport rack.
High processing speed with optimal airlock
chamber filling and airlock ventilation.
Increased working safety with electronic and
constructional safeguards.
Stainless steel airlock parts exposed to abra-
sion.
High operational safety levels with robust
design.
X-Floc GmbH offers reliable and fast after-sales
service for every machine purchased.. For tech-
nical questions, or to find out more about the
range of services we offer, please contact us
during our office hours. These can be found in
our contact details. We will be happy to help
you..
2.2 Symbol and instruction descripti-
ons
The following pictograms are used to improve clari-
ty and to emphasise safety information:
This symbol indicates an immediate
danger to life and health
Non-observance of this warning can
result in serious adverse effects on health, and
could potentially even result in-life-threatening inju-
ries.
This symbol indicates a potential
danger to life and health
Non-observance of this warning can result in seri-
ous adverse effects on health, and could potentially
even result in-life-threatening injuries.
This symbol indicates a potentially
dangerous situation.
Non-observance of this warning can result in injury
or damage to property.
2.3 Organisational measures
The required personal protective equipment should
be provided by the contractor, especially
dust masks
All existing safety devices should be checked regu-
larly.
2.4 Protective Equipment
Before each operation, it must be ensured that the
machine is fitted with the appropriate protective
equipment and is in good working condition.
Protective equipment may only be removed
after the machine has been switched off
after ensuring that the machine cannot be acci-
dently switched back on
When fitting subcomponents, safety equipment
should be installed according to the instructions.
2.5 Guidelines
The operating manual should always be kept in the
same area as the machine. .
In addition to the operating manual, standard and
local rules and regulations for accident-prevention
and environment protection should also be ob-
served.
Please ensure that all safety and warning notices
on the machine are in a readable condition.
2.6 Training of staff
Only properly trained and instructed staff may work
with the machine, or carry out maintenance, clean-
ing or repair work.

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Trainees may only operate the machine under
the supervision of an experienced person.
2.7 Machine control
Only briefed personnel are permitted to use the
machine.
2.8 Safety measures with normal
use
The machine should only be operated if all pro-
tective equipment is fully functional.
Before switching on the machine, ensure that
no-one can be injured by starting operation.
Check the machine at least once a day for signs
of damage, and ensure that the protecitve
equipment is in good working condition.
2.9 Electric shock hazards.
Only qualified electricians should carry out work
on the machine.
The machine's electrical equipment should be
checked regularly, see chapter: Machine electri-
cal equipment.
Defects such as loose connections, scorched
cables or exposed contacts must be rectified
immediately. The control cabinet must be kept
closed at all times. Only authorised staff should
have access to it.
2.10 Danger zones
Rotating rake unit in hopper top piece. Dan-
ger of crushing or cutting of fingers and arms.
When reaching in to conditioning shaft, pro-
tect against accidental switch on by removing
the power supply.
Never reach into the material conditioning
unit or in the vicinity of the of the airlock rotor
when the machine is running!
Danger is considerably increased when the
hopper top piece is removed.
2.11 Maintenance and trouble shoo-
ting
Carry out the specified adjustment, maintenance
and inspection work on the due dates.
Inform operators before starting any mainte-
nance and repair work.
All of the equipment and operating media up-
stream and downstream of the machine, for
example compressed air and hydraulics, must
be protected against unintentional operation.
When maintenance, inspection or repair work is
being carried out, the power cable must be dis-
connected and the main switchsecured to pre-
vent any accidental switch-on, unless explicitly
stated otherwise.
When replacing larger units, carefully attach and
secure them to hoisting devices.
Check and remedy loose screws with the machine
on a secure footing.
After completion of maintenance work, check safety
equipment to ensure it is still functional.
2.12 Structural alterations to the ma-
chine.
No modifications, attachments or conversions may
be made on or to the machine without the approval
of the manufacturer. This also applies to welding on
load-bearing parts.
All conversion measures require written confirma-
tion from the manufacturing company X-Floc
GmbH..
Machine parts that are not in perfect condition must
be replaced immediately.
Only use original spare parts and replacement
wearing parts. With parts sourced from other sup-
pliers, there is no guarantee that they have been
designed and manufactured to cope with the
stresses and safety requirements demanded of
them.
2.13 Cleaning the machine and waste
disposal..
Handle and dispose of used insulation and materi-
als appropriately, particularly
when working on lubricating systems and
equipment
and when cleaning with solvents
2.14 Operating noise
The machine's continuous noise level, measured
outside with an airlock-outflow tube attached, is
max. 70 dB(A).
Depending on the working area (for example in a
confined space), a higher sound pressure level can
be produced than the noise level specified which
can cause hearing problems. In this case, operating
personnel must be provided with suitable protective
equipment and suitable safety measures must be
taken.
2.15 Copyright
Copyright on these operating instructions remains
with X-Floc GmbH.. These operating instructions
are only intended for the operator and his staff.
They contain instructions and information which
should not be, in part or in whole:
duplicated
distributed or
otherwise communicated.

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Copyright infringements can have legal conse-
quences.
2.16 Taking delivery of the machine.
On receipt of the machine, check the delivery
contains everything listed on the delivery note.
The data on the machine plate (see front of con-
trol cabinet) must match the details on the cover
of these operating instructions. Please check
whether any of the delivery items are damaged.
We must be notified of any damage in writing
within 8 days of delivery.
Any packaging of the delivery items is used sole-
ly to prevent damage in transit.. The packaging
material is environmentally friendly and we are
happy to accept it back for recycling.
2.17 Registration
Registration of the machine takes place on de-
livery from X-Floc. Therefore registration of ma-
chines shipped directly from X-Floc GmbH is not
necessary.
When purchasing used machines, or when pur-
chasing machines not directly from the manufac-
turer, the owner must send their address along
with the data on the machine plate to the manu-
facturer or delegate within four weeks.
2.18 General
Safety information: All cleaning and
installation work including machine
transport should only be carried out
when the power plug is disconnected. Non-
observance may result in considerable danger
through inadvertent start-up of the machine or
other hazards.
2.18.1 Installation site
The central processing unit casing contains vari-
ous electrical units, which must not come into
contact with water. Therefore, the machine must
only be positioned on dry ground when switched
off aswell as when in operation.
Since the machine sucks in air, there must be a
sufficient air supply at the installation site. If the
air supply is insufficient, the airlock outlet pres-
sure will drop and the flow rate will be affected.
In an extreme case, the air feed blower can
overheat which can lead to faults and damage.
The machine must therefore not be used in a
closed room where a sufficient air flow cannot be
ensured.
The air flow can also be affected if the air filters
have not been properly cleaned, or if the clear
section of the intake area is obstructed.
2.19 Machine field of application
The machine is designed for use on construction
sites. For faultless and safe operation, the general
guidelines must be observed.
The air is conveyed by a radial compressor. These
fans must only be operated with air from the imme-
diate environment that is not mixed or polluted with
dust, solvents or other materials.
For safe and failure-free operation, the recom-
mended operating temperatures must be observed.
The recommended operating temperature range
can be found in the chapter 'Technical Data'.
2.19.1 Foreign objects
The agitator and the airlock rotor are in motion
when the machine is running. Objects which are not
part of the machine can therefore cause damage to
the airlock, washers and other components. On
account of this, it is especially important to ensure
that the processing material is not contaminated
with foreign objects, e.g. nails, screws or stones.
Large foreign objects which get into the machine
through the hopper top piece pose additional dan-
gers in the workplace. Foreign objects could, in an
extreme case, get jammed in the machine and sub-
sequently be thrown uncontrollably out of the ma-
chine. It is especially important that there are no
wooden slats or similar materials in the hopper top
piece during operation.
Therefore, it should always be ensured that there
are no unwanted foreign objects in the hopper top
piece both before and during use.
2.20 Electrical connection
The machine must be connected with a
grounding socket to 230V / 50Hz, alternating
voltage. That is, the socket connection must
conform to the relevant rules and regulations and
the grounding must be included in the earthing
safety function. The mains voltage and the mains
frequency must correspond to the data on the name
plate. 5 % voltage- or frequency variation is per-
mitted, and will not cause damage.
The power cable must not be must not be on
the cable reel during operation. It must be
fully unwound to protect against damage
through overheating.
2.20.1 Earthing
The machine must be earthed with the power ca-
ble's equipment grounding conductor.
2.21 Airlock ventilation.
Airlock ventilation is an innovation in loose insula-
tion material processing technology. By balancing
pressure, dust production is reduced and material
processing speed increased.

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Illustration 23: Airlock ventilation
The pressure is balanced between the airlock
chambers and the machine hopper (see illustra-
tion). Compressed air in the top turning cham-
bers is decompressed the hopper. The chamber
is now depressurised. This prevents swirling up
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3 Directions for Use
3.1 Machine depiction
The machine consists of the main components
shown in Illustration.
1u Hopper
2 Hopper top piece
3 Machine base
4 Airlock
5 Drive motor
6 Electrical switchboard
7 Airlock feed gate / material flow
volume control
Illustration 24: Machine depiction
Illustration 25: View of main control panel box with operating elements and labelling.
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4
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Illustration 26: Side view of main control panel box, standard and DS models
Illustration 27: Side view of main control panel box, DS-Pro models.

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Illustration 28: Additional control panel box, DS-Pro models.
3.2 Setting up the Machine
3.2.1 Handling the Machine
The machine can be moved with the handles on
the machine base. The handles on the hopper
top piece should not be used to move the ma-
chine, they are designed for removing the hop-
per top piece.
3.2.2 Moving and positioning the machine.
The machine can be transported like a push cart
with the mounted transport rack.
In order to do this, the machine must be tilted
back by pulling the handles and at the same time
pushing the base with your feet to bring it into a
balanced position.
The machine must be positioned somewhere
that fulfils the following criteria:
Solid, level ground
The ground and the surrounding must be
free from direct moisture.
The ground and surroundings must be se-
lected so that no significant impurities can
contaminate the air coming in to the blower.
A contaminated incoming air flow could lead
to lower machine performance or to blower
damage.
Illustration 29: Moving the machine
3.3 Connecting the Machine
3.3.1 Electrical connection
The machine is connected to the power supply with
the power cable provided. Please pay attention to
the following information:
Where possible, use the machine without an
extension lead. Using an additional lead can
result in a loss of voltage, and therefore a de-
crease in machine power.
Recommended extension lead: H07RN-F 3G
2.5 mm².
Completely unroll the cable from the cable reel.

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The mains voltage and the mains frequency
must correspond to the data on the name
plate. 5% voltage- or frequency variation is
permitted, and will not cause damage..
The 230V grounding socket must be fused
with a 16A circuit breaker.
3.3.2 Hose connection
The material hose should be fixed to the airlock
outlet. In doing so, please note:
Secure the hose with a hose clamp to pre-
vent slipping.
Conveyor hoses which are smooth on the
inside lose less pressure than the blowing
hoses which are rough on the inside and so
lend themselves better to partition insulation.
3.4 Working with the machine.
The machine should be connected using a 230V
grounding socket with the power cable provided.
(see 3.3.1 electrical connection)
3.5 Switching on the machine
Switch on the main switch (emergency-off
switch).
After turning the Q1 main switch to position 1,
the green H1 standby lamp lights up.
A low voltage circuit breakerintegrated into the
main switch ensures that, with low voltage or
loss of voltage, the main switch cannot be
switched on or will automatically switch itself off.
With this system, machine operation with too
little voltage or uncontrolled machine restart
(manual or cable-operated) when the supply
returns after a failure is ruled out.
3.5.1 Warm-up
For failure free operation, the machine must be
warmed up for approx. 10-20 minutes. For
warm-up, the following adjustments are neces-
sary (see Illustration, page 10 ):
Move the S1 switch to the 'manual operation'
position
Move the S2 switch the the 'material' posi-
tion
3.5.2 Manual operation
For operation, the following adjustments are
necessary (see Illustration, page 10 ):
Move the S1 switch to the 'manual opera-
tion' position
If only the air flow is required, the S2 switch
must be moved to the 'only air' position. To
switch on the air and material flow, the S2
switch must be moved to the 'material' posi-
tion.
3.5.3 Radio remote control operation
To establish radio remote control contact, carry out
the following steps (see Illustration, page 10:)
Move the S1 switch to the 'remote control' posi-
tion.
The radio receiver with the antenna must be
connected with a connection cable to the 'con-
trols connection' mains supply socket on the
control panel box. The best radio contact can
be achieved with the antenna pointing upwards.
To test the radio contact, it is recommended to
repeatedly switch the insulation blowing machine
on and off from the injection point.
3.5.3.1 Machine model M99 and M99-DS
The 'standard' and 'DS' machine models have 3
functions and can be controlled with radio remote
control:
Air: Switch on the air flow (without material)
or switch off the material flow
Material: Switch on air and material flow or
switch on material flow.
OFF: Switch off air flow or the air and mate-
rial flow.
Illustration 30: Hand-held transmitter and receiver
3.5.3.2 M99-DS-Pro model
The machine model 'DS-Pro' can be controlled by
radio remote control, e.g. FFB2000-Pro, or by
KFB2000 cable remote control. Additional func-
tions:
ON: Switches on the air and the material
flow.
OFF: Switches off the air and material flow
The air output and the airlock turning speed can be
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Illustration 31: FFB2000-Pro radio remote control with
hand-held transmitter and receiver.
The exact controloptions and more information
can be found in the respective operating instruc-
tions.
3.5.4 Cable remote control (optional)
For operation with a cable remote control and
control cable (see Illustration) the following ad-
justments are required (see illustration 2, page
9): (see Illustration, page 10):
Move the S1 switch to the 'remote control'
position.
Connect the control cable plug to the ma-
chine with the 'controls connection' mains
supply socket on the control panel box. The
cable remote control is connected to the
control cable socket. with a toggle switch.
The following functions can be selected:
Air: Switches on the air flow (without material)
Material: Switches on air and material flow
OFF: Switch off air flow or the air and material
flow.
Cable remote control
with toggle switch Extension cable
Illustration 32: Cable remote control and control cable
3.5.5 Material volume control
The volume of material flow can be adjusted
from the machine, by adjusting the feed gate. To
do this, the designated lever is set to a position
from 1 to 8.
Feed gate adjustment Airlock feed gate
Illustration 33: Feed gate adjustment
The different positions give the following approxi-
mate opening diameters:
Level 1u2345678 9
Opening
[%] 15 22 32 45 57 69 80 91 100
3.5.5.1 M99-DS model
In addition to the standard design features, with the
M99-DS-Pro the rotary airlock's rotational speed
can also be adjusted. Therefore the material pro-
cessing speed can also be adjusted: with a higher
airlock rotational speed the material processing
speed is higher, with a lower airlock rotational
speed the material processing speed is lower. A
setting of 60% corresponds to the motor rotational
speed of the M99 standard model.
Illustration 34: Adjusting knob for airlock rotational speed.
This allows for adjustment of the airlock rotational
speed according to the insulation material being
used and the application.
insulating
material Use: Rotatio- nal
speed
[%]
Remarks
Cellulose Dry injection 60
Cellulose Damp-spray 100 Feed gate set
from 3-5
EPS-granules
or rocklwool
granules
Cavity wall
insulation
with small
nozzles
80 – 100
Long fibre
insulation (e.g.
reed)
20-40% Material
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3.5.5.2 M99-DS -Pro model
WIth the M99-DS-Pro model, the airlock rota-
tional speed can be adjusted by radio remote
control. The turning knob shown in Illustration
34: is not applicable here.
For practical work it is recommended that the
material feed gate is set to a suitable position at
the beginning of the work, and then adjusted
with the radio remote control.
Suitable feed gate positions are given in the
following table:
insulating
material Use: Slide gatel
adjust-
ment
Remarks
Cellulose Dry injection 9
Cellulose Damp-spray 3-5 Airlockrota-
tional speed
set to maxi-
mum (10)
EPS-granules
or rocklwool
granules
Cavity wall
insulation
with small
nozzles
3-6
3.5.6 Air flow volume control
The air flow volume is adjusted with the 'blower
power' turning knob on the control panel. It can
be steplessly adjusted from levels 20- 100%.
The additional blower can be switched on or off
with the Q2 blower selector switch. .
3.5.6.1 M99-DS –Pro model
With the M99-DS-Pro model, the air flow volume
can be adjusted with the remote control. The
"blower power" turning knob does not function
when the S1 switch is set to "remote control".
3.5.7 Button operation for maintenance
tasks.
When blockages occur in the airlock or in the
stirring unit, the machine can be operated
forwards or in reverse by pressing the S4 button.
Warning: For maintenance work the controls
and the receiver must be disconnected from the
machine (remove the control plug from the "con-
trols connection" socket.) The hopper should not
be removed.
The basic settings for maintenance work are as
follows: (see Illustration):
Remove the control plug from the "controls
connection" socket.
Move the S1 switch to the 'remote control'
position.
Move the S2 switch to the "only air" position.
When the S4 button is pressed, the airlockwill
turn forwards (clockwise when looking through
the airlock outlet) for as long as the button is
pressed. The stirring unit turns in a clockwise direc-
tion when seen from above.
The airlock and stirring unit can be operated in
reverse by following these steps:
Move the S3 switch to the "reverse" position
and press the S4 maintenance button.
The airlock and the stirring unit turn in an anti-
clockwise direction.
3.6 Machine settings
3.6.1 General information.
Please note the following important features:
Higher blower power results in higher insula-
tion density
Higher material flow volume results in lower
insulation density
Further details can be found in Illustration.
Illustration 35: M99 minifant adjustment
3.6.1.1 M99-DS –Pro model
With the M99-DS-Pro model, air flow level 10 gives
an air flow power level of 100%, air flow level 1
gives an air flow power level of 20% etc.
3.7 Examples
3.7.1 Pitched roof
For a roof pitch of 40° with an average vertical
height of approx. 13 m and a hose length of approx.
30-35 m, with the settings:
Material : Level 8 (completely open)
Air : 100% (max. power)
an insulation density of 52.5 kg/cbm can be
achieved
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3.7.2 Open blowing church dome
When damp spraying a church dome of an aver-
age vertical height of approx. 15 m with a hose
length of approx. 40m in conjunction with a 2 ½‘‘
terminator, with the settings
Material : Level 6-8
Air : 90 - 100% (max. power)
Processing rate of 270 kg/h to 410 kg/h can be
achieved.
3.7.3 Dry injection of cotton insulation in to a
wall.
For a wall with an average vertical height of approx.
11m and a hose length of approx 30m, with the
settings
Material : Level 6
Air : 100% (max. power)
an insulation density of approx. 30 kg/cbm with a
processing speed of approx. 30 kg/h can be attai-
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4 Maintenance
The machine must be disconnected from the electricity supply for any maintenance and cleaning
work. Some of the maintenance steps may require a short connection to a power supply. The ma-
chine must be disconnected from the power supply as soon as the step has been completed. The
mains plug must be removed from the control cabinet before the control cabinet is opened.
4.1 Summary
Time interval Area Maintenance work See chapter
Every ten hours Machine base hose
clamps Tighten (Bothe blower , clamps and airlock ventilation clamps!)
When moved
between sites Air filter fleece Check, clean or replace If the air intake is contaminated, this may
need to be carried out several times a day.
Pressure test Desired value, 270- 320 mbar
Airlock gaskets check,
replace if the required minimum pressure is
not reached
Agitator Check for signs of deformation, remove cak-
ing
Every 50 h Airlock felt rings Lubricate with vegetable oil. Replace if dam-
aged.
Blower carbon brushes Check for signs of wear.
Replace in case of excessive wear, or at
least every 350 hours (new blowers last for
approx. 250 – 350 h)
Only M99-DS-Pro:
Pressure detection unit
pressure hose
clean, see
If necessary, when connecting the pressure
hose to the check valve
every 80 h / an-
nually Machine base hose clamps Tighten (Bothe blower , clamps and airlock ventilation clamps!)
check valve detach pipe in order to check the position
(vertical when the machine is upright) and
mobility of the butterfly valves,
Worm drive Check seals
Bevel drive Check for any unusual operating noises
Check for signs of wear.
250 – 350 h Carbon brushes replace. Delayed replacement can lead to
blower damage.
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4.2 Maintenance work in detail
4.2.1 Drive motor and gears
The airlock and the agitator motor and gears do
not require any maintenance work. The gears
are lubricated for their operating life. All screws
should be checked for tightness after 100 oper-
ating hours, or once a year.
4.2.2 DS and DS-pro models special fea-
tures
The special DS minifant model is equipped with
a drive motor which is controlled with a frequen-
cy converter. This frequency converter optimally
controls the motor in every operating mode.
Starting capacitor, operating capacitor and cen-
trifugal switch are not required. Therefore the
motor still has the full starting torque even after
hundreds of operating hours.
4.2.3 Air feed unit
The blowers are multiple setting radial compres-
sors which are powered by a collector motor.
The collector motors are equipped with carbon
brushes, which wear after approx. 300-350 op-
erating hours. (see operating hours meter). The
carbon brushes can be replaced by the manu-
facturer or reordered.
Please note:
The operating hours meter displays the time
that the machine has been running on the
setting "material". The blowers would have a
longer operating life if the machine was op-
erated with the "only air" setting.
The operating hours meter displays the
number of full operating hours before the
decimal place. The numbers after the deci-
mal place are decimal fractions of an hour.
To calculate the number of minutes, use the
following formula:
Number after the decimal place x 0,6 = number
of minutes.
Example: 4.56 h would be 4 h and approx. 34
minutes.
4.2.4 Airlock
The airlock chambers are sealed with
lips seals so that they are pressure re-
sistant. If the airlock nozzle pressure
drops below approx. 230mbar with full blower
power, the packing washers could be damaged.
To replace the packing washers, the following
steps should be carried out:
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
supply.
2. Remove the hopper top piece.
3. Dismantle the agitator by loosening the central
fastening screw and removing the agitator, pay-
ing attention to the cylinder bolt. Warning: Dan-
ger of crushing if the machine is activated.
4. Loosen the 5 screw nuts which secure the air-
lock washers.
5. Remove the clamp sheet and the old airlock
washers.
6. Put in the new airlock washers and clamp
sheet, secure the 5 screw nuts.
7. The adjustments should be carried out as de-
scribed in 3.5.7.
8. Connect the machine to the power supply, syn-
chronise the airlock with the S4 "maintenance"
button, disconnect the power supply to replace
the next packing washer.
Note: If sufficient airlock outlet pressure is not
achieved despite functional lips seals, consider the
following causes:
The blower power is not on full
The felt rings on the airlock shaft side are worn
Leakage in the air flow between the blower and
the airlock inlet.
4.2.5 Agitation unit.
The rubber bands on the agitator fulfil the following
functions:
1. Improved emptying of the machine
2. Helps to avoid blockages (a self supporting
layer of material is formed which restricts or
prevents material flow)
Worn rubber bands must be replaced.
4.2.6 Machine electrical equipment
Electrical equipment must be tested according to
the attached printout which conforms to VDE 0113 /
EN 60204, and testing periods must comply with
the recommended testing intervals.

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5 Electrical circuit diagram.
5.1 M99-230V-3.6kW standard model circuit diagram
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5.2 M99-230V-3.6kW-DS circuit diagram
Illustration 37: DS model circuit diagram
5.3 M99-230V-3.6kW-DS-pro circuit diagram