TM 5-3895-385-10
0006
USING SCREED ELECTRIC HEAT BOX
Figure 13. Screed Electric Heat Box.
WARNING
Do not touch the screed wear plate when the screed electric heat box is on. Contact with the
screed wear plate when screed electric heat box is on can cause burns and scalding. Paving
material and screed wear plate temperatures can exceed 400F (204C). When screed electric
heat box is on and/or working with material, the BMPM has hot metal surfaces that can burn flesh
on contact. Failure to comply may cause injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
The screed s electric heat box is used to raise the temperature of the screed to approximately
300F (149C). This will help to ensure smooth texture of the material.
Moving screed electric heat box power toggle switch to the on (up) position will not apply heat
to the screed. This only enables use of the start heat button.
1. Start BMPM engine (perform Starting the Engine task).
2. Raise screed fully (WP 0006).
3. Move screed electric heat box power toggle switch (Figure 13, Item 3) to the on (up) position. Engine speed
will automatically rise to 1500 revolutions per minute (rpm).