DIY Troubleshooting Guide
| Blowing Machine Trouble-Shooting Guide Please remember to turn OFF and UNPLUG the machine before attempting to resolve any problems. |
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| Cause | Solution |
| The machine will not run | |
| There is a loose wire in the power cord | Call GreenFiber for repair and do not attempt to use the machine |
| Power cord is not properly plugged in | Remove plug, check ends and plug back in |
| Main power switch on machine is off | Check switch and turn on |
| Circuit breaker will not stay on | Check for adequate power (20 amps) and overloading. Use minimum, shortest-length, 12-gauge extension cord |
| Machine runs with no insulation going through hose | |
| Slide gate is closed (Applicable to 118 Machine only) | Open slide gate to ¾ |
| Clogged, kinked or pinched hose is stopping material flow | Check hose for clog, kinks or pinched hose |
| Material blockage between blower and agitator arms | Turn off and unplug machine. Check for foreign objects and remove |
| Hose plugged | Clear flow passage by agitating hose at clog or reversing hose – leave blower on continuously to prevent reoccurrence |
| Low air flow | |
| Improper air flow setting | Adjust material slide gate or air valve |
| Seals in airlock are leaking, making noise or blowing insulation up out of the hopper | Return to store for repair and obtain a different machine seal needs to be replaced prior to further use |
| Machine is jammed | |
| Foreign material is in hopper air lock | Turn off and unplug machine. Hand-release the pulley to loosen. Carefully turn the machine over and remove the foreign material. |
| Blower runs but agitator arms do not | |
| The agitator motor thermal protector has overheated | Allow the machine to cool and reset the motor |
| There is an obstruction in the agitator hopper or in the airlock | Turn off and unplug machine then carefully remove any obstructions from inside the hopper |
| The blower runs slowly and drive motor will not start | |
| Low voltage to the machine | Use a 20-amp, 110-volt household outlet and at least a 12-gauge extension cord, no more than 50 ft |
| Grinding or unusual noise | |
| Worn bearings | Call GreenFiber for repair and do not attempt to use the machine |
| Sparks from blower | |
| Worn brushes | Call GreenFiber for repair and do not attempt to use the machine |
| Electrical shocking | |
| Using Blower in rain or near water | Operate machine in a dry area ONLY |
| Electrical shorting, loose wire or frayed cord | Call GreenFiber for repair and do not attempt to use the machine |
| Non-grounded outlet | Use grounded outlet ONLY |