Bearcat BC-502/CRC, Instruction Manual

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BC-502/CRC
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GENERAL OPERATION
WARNING: BEARCAT EQUIPMENT USES VOLATILE
MATERIALS AT HIGH TEMPERATURES AND
PRESSURES. THIS EQUIPMENT EMPLOYS HIGHLY
COMBUSTIBLE OR EXPLOSIVE FUELS.
POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING HAZARDS MAY
EXIST DURING EQUIPMENT OPERATION. ONLY
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT TO
OPERATE, SERVICE OR MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO
THE BEARCAT EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: TO AVOID POTENTIAL SEVERE BURNS, INJURY OR
DEATH, PERSONNEL MUST READ SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SECTION BEFORE OPERATING
BEARCAT EQUIPMENT.
NOTE: BearCat Manufacturing assumes no liability for accident or
injury incurred through improper use of this equipment.
This Section contains information with which the operator must be
familiar in order to prepare the Model BC-502/CRC distributor for spraying
operations. Five essential areas are covered.
Operating controls, gages, and indicators
• The operator should thoroughly understand the functions of all
controls before attempting to use the equipment.
• Operation of the Computerized Rate Control (CRC) System.
Nozzle size selection
• The basis for the choice of a spray nozzle is given and nozzle
installation procedures are outlined.
Loading asphalt
• Three alternate methods are described, the choice depending
on the circumstances.
Heating asphalt
• Procedures are given and warning and cautionary notes are
emphasized for heating material to the required temperature.