Maintaining a CM1500 and CM700
The CM1500 and CM700 are simple machines to maintain and repair. With the quick release hopper and easy access to the sprockets and chain and to the blowers and agitators. Cool Machines has made your insulation machine ACCESSIBLE and as easy as a “plug and play.” You will not need to take it to a special service tech or send it off to the manufacturer for costly delays and repairs.
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Tools and Materials You Will Need
- Phillips Screw Driver
- Sockets, 1/2″, 9/16″ and 3/4″
- Wrench, 1/2″
- Clear Silicone
- Synthetic, multi-purpose grease. This grease is designed for high-speed and high-temp.
- Chain Lubricant: We recommend a fast drying, dry lubricant so that insulation dust does not collect on the chain.
- A new set of Airlock Seals.
Changing the Airlock Seals
If you use your machine daily, you can expect to replace the seals every 6 months.
- Remove the hopper and front safety cover.
- Slide the airlock gate to it’s open position.
- Remove the augers to access the airlock seals.
- Remove all of the seals.
- When replacing the seals, place a bead of silicone between the seal and seal plate.
- Tuck the end tabs of the seals into the next seal.
Lubricating and Grease
Once a month, you should inspect your sprockets and chain, blow out the dust and grease the bearings and lubricate the chain.
Filters
The blue filters are washable filters. You can purchase these from us or just get them from a local hardware store. They are 1″ thick.
There are no tools needed to remove or place these filters. Just pull them out, shake them off and replace. If you blow cellulose, you should do this daily. Cellulose: Shake out these filters at the end of the day.