Elston Manufacturing S-N100, Owner'S Manual

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Introduction to Elston Traction Sanders for Trucks
5
Sand
Most sand will not work if it is wet or has too much fine material. Sand with excessive fines will quickly
become too firmly packed to flow out of the sander although it may appear to work fine when first
added to the sander.
Sand will work in Elston Traction Sanders if:
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Dry
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Clumps are removed
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It is not prone to compaction (see grain size recommendations)
Something like a dry sifted “playground” sand will work. The tube sand sold for ballast will not work
since it has pieces that are too large and get stuck or too fine and cause compaction.