Bearcat BC-502/CRC, Instruction Manual

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BC-502/CRC
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Introduction
BearCat liquid asphalt distributors (Model BC-502/CRC) are
designed and manufactured to ensure personnel safety when the
equipment is operated properly and all safety precautions are
strictly followed.
Persons responsible for the operation and field maintenance of the
Model BC-502/CRC distributor should read this manual carefully
before attempting to operate the equipment or performing any
service or adjustment procedures on it.
NOTE: BearCat Manufacturing assumes no liability for accident or
injury incurred through improper use of this equipment.
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. PERSONNEL MUST BE TRAINED AND
FAMILIAR WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE
OPERATING BEARCAT EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: 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: THE MATERIALS USED IN THE TRANSPORT ARE
NORMALLY HEATED TO 300° F TO 400° F DURING
APPLICATION. MATERIALS USED AT THESE
TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL
BURNS AND CAN BECOME EXPLOSIVE UNDER
CERTAIN CONDITIONS. DIESEL FUEL USED IN THE
BURNERS TO HEAT THESE MATERIALS IS HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE. EXTREME CARE MUST BE
EXERCISED AT ALL TIMES TO ENSURE THE
SAFETY OF PERSONNEL WORKING IN PROXIMITY
TO THESE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS.