Bearcat BC-2016/CRC, Instruction Manual

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2016
wear or limit production.
The spread hoppers have a total capacity of 3.8 cubic yards. The
struck capacity of the receiving hopper is 4.5 cubic yards. These
capacities allow the Tandem Chipper to operate for longer periods than
conventional units in situations where the chip spreader cannot be
accompanied by a dump truck.
Optional spread hopper extensions are available. The extension adds
12 inches to the outside
end of each hopper.
This option increases
the total spread width
capability of the chip
spreader.
Gate Control Valve
Box
A gate control valve box
is mounted on each
spread hopper. Each
valve box contains the solenoid valves that control the functions of the
individual hopper.
Computerized Rate Control (CRC)
Tandem Chipper employs an on board computer working with
appropriate sensors to provide full automatic control of the aggregate
flow at all times. Accuracy is assured for sand, rock, or any kind of
coated or uncoated aggregate material. The computerized control
system performs the following functions:
a. Constantly measures the actual rate at which aggregate is being
delivered
b. Correlates the actual rate with the travel speed of the chip
spreader
c. Compares the actual flow rate to the rate selected by the
operator
The computer then uses the information obtained from these three
sources (actual aggregate flow, vehicle speed, and desired aggregate