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b.
Retrieve fire extinguisher mounted on right
screed step railing on screed and direct fire
extinguisher spray down into the screed plates.
Fire will either be extinguished with the fire
extinguisher or burn itself out when all fuel is
consumed.
WARNING
Allow area of screed burner fire to
cool. Failure to wait for area to cool
will cause severe burns.
c.
After fire is extinguished, close screed burner
fuel shutoff valve.
d.
Inspect screed plates for accumulation of excess
diesel fuel remaining on screed plates. Inspect
for burnt wires, hydraulic hoses, burner fuel line
hoses,
burner
insulating
foam,
and
other
flammable materials. Report any damage to
your supervisor.
e.
If there is no visible damage to hydraulic
emergency stop switch and start the paving
machine
per
paragraph
2.10.
f.
Raise screed to travel position per paragraph
2.12 to drain off any remaining diesel fuel on the
screed plates.
g.
Extend left and right extension screeds.
h.
Turn on main and extension screed blowers per
paragraph 2.16 and let run for one half hour to
aid in fuel evaporation. Do not attempt to relight
burners until all excess fuel is evaporated from
screed plates.
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