Installation Guide

THE FORCE

Insulation Terms and Values

R-VALUE:

The resistance (R) to heat or cold. The higher the R Value, the

greater the resistance and the better the insulation factor.

SETTLEMENT:

All blown insulation will settle after installation. Your

FORCE/2 installs near settled density. Consult the chart on the material bag

for coverage and install accordingly.

COVERAGE

: Every bag of material comes with a coverage chart

detailing R-Value ratings. Average ratings for various materials are:

Cellulose: R = 3.7 per inch

Rockwool: R = 2.6 per inch

Fiberglass: R = 2.2 per inch

CFM:

Blowers are measured by Cubic Feet per Minute. A low CFM blower

reduces “dust” when blowing insulation into an attic. The FORCE/2 features

the lowest CFM of all insulation blowing machines, minimizing the “dust”

problem. You’ll be able to see what you are doing.

PSI:

Blowers are also rated by Pounds of pressure per Square Inch. A high

PSI does a better job of blo

wing insulation. Your FORCE/2 produces 3.2-4.0

PSI which is the best for blowing insulation.

BRIDGING:

A poc

ket of air, or void, created by improper agitation in the

hopper. A “bridge” can stop production until cleared. Your FORCE/2 is

designed with a non-bridging hopper

. However, you may experience a

temporary bridge while using your machine. Waiting a few seconds will most

lik

y c

lear a temporary bridge. If not, unplug your machine and redistribute

the ma

terial in the hopper

VENTILATION:

Proper air flow requires one square foot of air

ement f

or every 150 square feet of attic area.

AIRLOCK SEAL:

Also known as flapper, rubbers, paddles.

INSULATION TERMS AND VALUES