Operating Guide

Application Instructions
AttiCat
®
Expanding Blown-in PINK
™
FIBERGLAS
™
Insulation
Product Description
Owens Corning’s
™
AttiCat
®
Expanding Blown-In PINK
™
FIBERGLAS
™
Insulation is
designed to be mechanically
blown into new or existing attics.
The product consists of
unbonded  ber glass insulation
material packaged in bags.
Application
Stated R-value is provided by
installing the required minimum
number of bags per 1,000 net
square feet at the speci ed
thickness. Installation of the
required number of bags may
yield more than the speci ed
minimum thickness and minimum
square foot weight.
Failure by the installer to install
the speci c bag count will result
in a lower installed insulation
R-value.
Owens Corning does not
recommend or approve of
blending or adding additional
materials or adhesives with
this product during installation.
Owens Corning will accept no
responsibilities or liabilities when
the product is not installed in
accordance with the product
label and installation instructions.
The installing contractor assumes
sole responsibility and liability for
proper application.
Fire Hazard:
To prevent  re or overheating
of recessed light  xtures or
similar electrical devices, do not
insulate on top of or within 3
inches of such devices unless
they are speci cally approved
to be covered by insulation. Do
not place insulation in air spaces
surrounding metal  ues, chimneys,
or  replaces. Provide minimum
clearances speci ed in NFPA-31,
NFPA-54, or NFPA-211, or as
required by local building codes.
In Canada, maintain building,
electrical, gas and oil safety code
required clearances between
the insulation and heat emitting
devices, such as fuel burning
appliances, chimneys, pipes, ducts
and vents to these appliances (at
least 50 mm) and recessed light
 xtures (at least 75 mm).
Fiber Glass and Mold:
As manufactured,  ber glass
insulation is resistant to mold
growth. However, mold growth
can occur on building materials,
including insulation, when it
becomes contaminated with
organic material and when water
is present. To avoid mold growth
on  ber glass insulation, remove
any water that has accumulated
and correct or repair the source
of that water as soon as possible.
Insulation that is suspected to
be wet should be inspected for
moisture and contamination, and
any insulation that is contaminated
should be promptly removed and
replaced.
OWENS CORNING INSULATING SYSTEMS, LLC
ONE OWENS CORNING PARKWAY
TOLEDO, OHIO, USA 43659
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Pub. No. 10009393-C. Printed in U.S.A. August 2010. THE PINK
PANTHER
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& ©1964
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2010 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.
All Rights Reserved. The color PINK is a registered trademark of
Owens Corning. ©2009 Owens Corning.
AttiCat
®
Expanding Blown-In PINK
™
FIBERGLAS
™
Insulation
Nominal Bag Weight 28.5 lbs.
R-Value
Minimum
Bags Per
1,000 Sq. Ft.
Maximum
Coverage Per
Bag in Sq. Ft.
Minimum
Weight in
Lbs./Sq. Ft.
Minimum Initial
Installed Thickness
in Inches
Minimum Settled
Thickness in
Inches
1
R-13 6.6 151.4 0.188 4.50 4.50
R-19 9.4 106.3 0.268 6.50 6.50
R-22 11.1 89.9 0.317 7.50 7.50
R-25 13.3 75.0 0.380 8.75 8.75
R-30 15.3 65.4 0.436 10.25 10.25
R-38 19.5 51.4 0.554 13.00 13.00
R-44 23.0 43.6 0.654 14.75 14.75
R-49 25.8 38.8 0.735 16.50 16.50
R-60 32.1 31.1 0.916 20.00 20.00
1. Settling is negligible, with no impact on R-value.
An AttiCat
®
machine with a 2.5” hose was used to determine the coverage information above. No adjustments to
gearing or gate opening can be made by the AttiCat
®
machine operator.
Walls - Bag Weight 28.5 Lbs.
R-Value
Minimum
Bags Per
1,000 Sq. Ft.
Maximum
Coverage Per
Bag in Sq. Ft.
Minimum
Weight in
Lbs./Sq. Ft.
Minimum Initial
Installed Thickness
in inches
Installed Density
Lbs Per Cu. Ft.
13 13.3 75.2 0. 379 3. 5 1.3
15 15.4 65.1 0.438 3.5 1.5
21 20.9 47.8 0.596 5.5 1.3
24 29.0 34.5 0.825 5.5 1.8
To achieve desired R-Value and Thermal Performance, you will need to install both the minimum thickness and the
number of bags prescribed on the AttiCat
®
insulation coverage chart.
Disclaimer of Liability
Technical information contained herein is furnished
without charge or obligation and is given and accepted
at recipient’s sole risk. Because conditions of use may
vary and are beyond our control, Owens Corning makes
no representation about, and is not responsible or
liable for the accuracy or reliability of data associated
with particular uses of any product described herein.
Nothing contained in this bulletin shall be considered a
recommendation.