TM 5-3895-356-14&P
loaded at faster pump speeds.
unless you are sure that material is
3. If you pct to heat material
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3
Maximum 240 G.P.M.
free of all foreign material (Note
further
in
Distributor,
allow
10. If you plan on heating
Below).,
sufficient space for expansion.
material further in Distributor, allow
2. If you do not want material
4. If Distributor i to be filed
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sufficient space for expansion
to enter pump and circulating
with
hot
bitumen,
proceed
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system, have intake valve lever in
cautiously if there is any moisture
extreme Up, position. On units
in tank, or if emulsion was used in
Filling Through Manhole
with inside closing valve operated
the previous load. Dow-Corning
by handwheel on top of tank at
DC-200 may be used to prevent
1. Always
use
manhole
rear, close valve by turning wheel
foaming.
strainer
clockwise.
Discharge Strainer
Lit cigarettes or other ounces of
3
combustion must remain clear of
open manholes or overflow vents
to reduce fire hazard.
4
Sparks from engine exhaust can
be a source of Ignition to volatile
Figure 12
gases.
Should pump fail to function
Monthly check and f necessary
properly check, clean and reinstall
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clean 3" overflow tube to insure
discharge strainer (Note The
tube has not become clogged.
discharge filter often becomes
clogged when the manhole strainer
Fill line cap or connection must be
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is not used, or when rags and other
securely attached before operating
debns are allowed to enter the tank
intake valve lever to eliminate
through the manhole)
momentary discharge.
Inlet Strainer
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If moisture is present m tank, do
not load with material having a
temperature over 200 degrees F.
When filling unit m which moisture
may be present m the spray bar or
circulating system, allow a small
portion of hot material to circulate
m bar before fining tank thus
prevent foaming
Figure 13
If moisture is present do not heat
Should pump fail to suck
material over 200 degrees F A
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properly check, clean and reinstall
inlet strainer
Cover flues at least 6" before
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material
to
prevent
explosion
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