TM 5-3895-356-14&P
FILLING FROM SUPPLY SOURCE
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1. Check filling line and pump
before trying to start pump Do not
if there is any moisture m the tank,
discharge strainers and clean as
try to break loose a frozen pump
or ,if emulsion was used in the
needed Always use strainers (Note
on engine drive models by slipping
previous load Dow-Corning DC-
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or sudden engagement of the
200 may be used to prevent
2. Be sure all connections
clutch.
When handing heavier
foaming One ounce of DC-200
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between Distributor and source of
bitumens It may also be necessary
should be adequate for 1800
supply are tight, as air leaks will
to preheat the circulating system
gallons of asphalt Additional DC-
reduce vacuum and slow down
so that the first material to enter
200 may be obtained from E D
filling operation The Vacu-Flo valve
the pump will not be chilled
Etnyre & Co
is to be turned so that the lever is
sufficiently to stop the pump. A
8. To operate pump on engine
up.
portable burner is available for
models, start engine, set at fast
3. When connecting to tank
perheating the circulating system
idle, shift transmission to high gear
car, connect 3-way valve to tank
An opening is provided at the lower
and engage clutch easily Adjust
car coupling and then connect
rear of the circulating system
pump speed by adjusting engine
hose to this valve You can then
housing for the burner
governor control On hydrostatic
shut off tank car from underneath
6. units equipped with engine
models engage P T 0 with cab
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and pump suction will clean
exhaust heating, it is possible to
hydraulic
control
up,
truck
bitumen from hose by drawing air
heat the pump and circulating
transmission m neutral, and engine
through vent m valve
system by exhaust gases This is
at fast idle Pull out override control
4. Bitumen in supply tank
accomplished by positioning the
for desired Distributor pump speed
should be heated sufficiently so
butterfly valve on the exhaust pipe
Insufficient pump speed may
that it will not set up in the hose or
to the heating position It is
require increase in truck engine R
Distributor circulating system.
recommended that the valve be
P M 9 Operate pump at maximum
5. If
pump,
bar,
and
returned to the normal exhaust
speed where It will run quietly,
circulating system was not drained
position after sufficient heating is
higher speeds will not load thick
and flushed after previous use,
obtained
material fast Normally 150 GPM
heat thoroughly
7. Distributor is to be filled
is best loading speed Light or
with
hot
bitumen,
proceed
heavy materials at spraying
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cautiously
temperatures may be
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