TM 5-3895-373-102.27.6 Fording. The paving machine is capable oftraveling through water up to 30 in. (762 mm) deep.CAUTIONHot screed plates must be permittedto cool off prior to fording. Directcontact with cold water willpermanently damage hot screedplates.NOTEIn a stream of water 30 in. (762 mm)deep, the high water level will beabout I in. (25 mm) below bottom ofside access covers. Paving materialsin hopper shall be offloaded prior tofording.a.Lift screed to travel position and close screedtravel lock valve per paragraph 2.1.4. Allowscreed plates to air cool for one hour, minimum,prior to fordingb.For improved visibility, raise hopper wings to fullyraised positions using hopper wing switches.c.Set auger/conveyor switch to center, OFFposition.d.Set vibrator switch to center, OFF position.2-100
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