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MAINTENANCE

Troubleshooting

Trouble

Cause

Remedy

Spray Fogs

Pump speed too fast for size of nozzle

Lower pump speed or change nozzles. See
“Establishing Flow Rate/Ground Speed
Ratio.”

Spray Streaks

Pump speed too slow.

Increase pump speed. See “Establishing

Flow

Rate/Ground Speed Ratio.”

Nozzles not at proper angle.

Adjust angle of nozzles.

Spray bar at improper height

Adjust spray bar height.

above ground.

Material temperature too low.

Heat material to correct temperature.

Spray Lacks Pressure

Pump speed too slow.

Adjust pump speed.

One or more control valves in incorrect

Check position of all control valves. Be sure

position, not fully opened or closed, or

all valves are fully opened or closed.

leaking.

Repair leaking valves as necessary.

Suction strainer plugged.

Clean suction strainer.

All Nozzles Do Not

Spray bar linkages not adjusted

Adjust linkage.

Cut Off Spray

correctly.

Pump Will Not Turn,

Material in tank or pump below

Heat material to proper pump temperature.

Or Turns Slowly.

pumping temperature.

Air leak in suction line from reservoir

Locate and repair leak.

to filter to inlet of charge pump.

Hydraulic system pressure low.

Raise pressure.

Low oil in hydraulic reservoir.

Add hydraulic oil to correct level.

Spray bar valves set improperly.

Correct spray bar valve settings.

Defective Hyd. motor.

Check for excessive case drain in motor.
Repair or replace defective components.

Hydraulic Oil

Material in tank or pump below

Heat material to proper pump temperature.

Overheats.

pumping temperature.

Air leak in suction line from reservoir to

Locate and repair leak.

filter to inlet of charge pump.

Low oil in hydraulic reservoir.

Add hydraulic oil to correct level.

Spray bar valves set improperly.

Correct spray bar valve settings.

Summary of Contents for Black-Topper Shooter II

Page 1: ...ing with Serial Number SH1000 Replaces M 423 05 Black Topper SHOOTER II Asphalt Distributor E D ETNYRE CO 1333 S Daysville Road Oregon Illinois 61061 Phone 815 732 2116 or 800 995 2116 Fax 800 521 1107 www etnyre com ...

Page 2: ... warranty and foregoing obligations are in lieu of all other obligations and liabilities including negligence and all warranties of merchant ability or otherwise express or implied in fact or by law WARNING Fluoroelastomer Handling Some O rings and seals used in this vehicle are made from fluoroelastomers When used under design conditions fluoroelastomers do not require special handling However wh...

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Page 4: ...ng Dow Corning DC 200 Anti Foam Agent 18 Filling Through the Fill Line 18 Connections and Preliminary Checks 18 General 19 Filling from the Cab 19 Filling from the Rear Control Panel 20 Filling through the Manhole 21 Circulating Product in the Tank 22 Circulating in the tank from the cab 22 Circulating in the Tank from the Rear Control Panel 23 Circulating Product in the Bar 24 Spraying Operations...

Page 5: ...General 5 3390679 2 Plate Warning Manhole 6 3390684 3 Plate Caution Hot Surface 7 3390696 2 Decal BlackTopper Centennial 8 3390540 Plate Directions LPG Burner 3390670 Plate Directions Elect Beckett Burners 9 3390680 1 Plate Warning Fill Cap 10 3390685 1 Plate Warning Safety General 11 3390592 1 Bracket Mtg Caution Hot Surface 12 6100139 AR Rivet Pop 0 12 Not Shown 13 3390620 2 Plate Warning Manual...

Page 6: ...n alerting you to situations or actions to avoid Signal words DANGER WARNING and CAUTION are used to identify levels of hazard seriousness Their selection is based on the likely consequence of human interaction with a hazard Definitions of hazard levels are as follows DANGER Immediate hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which could resul...

Page 7: ... burns Always use a torch to light the burners Never attempt to light the burners using a match or pocket lighter WARNING To prevent an explosion or fire hazard Check the tank vent to insure that it is free from obstruction before lighting the burners To prevent an explosion or fire hazard Do not operate the burners with the manhole open or open the manhole while the burners are in operation To pr...

Page 8: ...ing can damage the product and create explosive fumes If product cannot be circulated after fifteen minutes of heating without circulation the burners should be extinguished for 20 30 minutes before re lighting the burners To prevent burns Always wear eye protection long sleeve shirt insulated gloves boots and long pants outside the boots when working around the distributor To prevent an explosion...

Page 9: ...atures and options for truck mounted units with computerized controllers only If your unit incorporates custom features some of the information contained in this manual may not apply If you have any questions regarding this manual or your unit contact your Etnyre dealer or the E D Etnyre Service Department at 1 800 995 2116 CAUTION Unusually strong electromagnetic interference could cause the elec...

Page 10: ...Box Handspray Suck Back Valve Transfer Valve Transfer Line Transfer Line Suck Back Valve Return Valve Fill Line Fill Line Strainer Flushing System Valve Hand Spray Valve Spray Bar Wing Lift Cylinder Spray Bar Asphalt Pump Strainer Valve Box Rear Suction Valve Burners Exhaust Stack Damper Exhaust Stack Manhole Tank Gage Tool Box and Rear Control Panel Fuel Oil Tank Hydraulic Oil Tank on Right Side ...

Page 11: ...of individual valves 1 Hydraulic Filter 2 Thermo Switch 3 Hydraulic Oil Specifications Instruction Plate 4 Mounting Bracket 5 Hydraulic Tank Assembly 6 Breather 7 Fill Cap 8 Pipe Plug 9 Thermometer 10 Oil Eye Sight Plug 4 1 1 5 6 7 8 8 9 2 3 10 4 Spray Bar Component Identification Hydraulic Tank and Components Right Wing Section with Spray Valves Left Wing Section 8 Center Section with Valves and ...

Page 12: ...lons button or reset feet button was pushed Pushing the change display button again will move you to the next screen which displays the sq yd shot since the last time the reset buttons were pushed simultaneously Pushing the change display button again will move you to the next screen which displays the material temperature optional Pushing the change display button again will move you to the next ...

Page 13: ... the optional cab control of the 4 way valve and the suction valve at the rear of the distributor 15 Memory Buttons The computer can store 5 different application rates in internal memory In order to program a button you must hold the button down while adjusting the applica tion rate using the application rate switch Once the application rate is stored in a location you merely need to tap the appr...

Page 14: ...tions on each wing so the panel is set up for that They are part of the power lift shift and raise option If your Distributor is not equipped with this option these switches will not be there If you have single folding wing sections there will only be one switch per side 7 Burner Power Switches These switches apply power to drive the burner blowers and start the burners Before operating the burner...

Page 15: ...on it should be loaded with an AC or MC type material to develop a protective coating Periodic inspection of the tank and spray system should be preformed in the normal course of operation It is recommended that distributors used in Cationic service be flushed periodically and at the end of the season with an AC MC or cutback to remove the corrosive materials and to provide a protective coating In...

Page 16: ...1000 100 The pump calibration can be changed by 0 1 increments by using the application rate switch Increasing the flow factor increases the reading for a given flow not the Preparing for Operation flow Decreasing the flow factor decreases the reading for the given flow Use the application rate switch to change Only make a change is you are absolutely sure that the calibration is incorrect Third s...

Page 17: ... 4 39 is the default Tenth screen Relay Time Delay 0 2 Sets the spray delay to allow for the 4 way valve to be moved before opening the spray nozzle valves The spray delay should be set to 0 2 seconds using the application rate switch Eleventh screen EXIT PUSH APP INC SAVE PUSH APP DECR This screen allows you to return to the operating mode or saving the setting and returning to the oper ating mod...

Page 18: ... is to be filled with hot bitumen proceed very cautiously If there is any moisture in the tank or if an emulsion product was the last load foam ing or eruption may occur Dow Corning DC 200 may be used to prevent foam ing in Distributors Transports and Maintenance Units Mix the contents of one can 16 oz with one 1 gallon of diesel fuel or kerosene Add one 1 oz of this diluted mixture to each 1000 g...

Page 19: ...ad ditive may be obtained from E D Etnyre Co or your Etnyre dealer Mixing Dow Corning DC 200 Anti Foam Agent Mix the contents of one can 16 oz with one 1 gallon of diesel fuel or kerosene Add one 1 ounce of this diluted mixture to each 1000 gallons of asphalt The correct amount may be poured through the man hole This will assist in reducing foaming particularly if moisture is present or if an emul...

Page 20: ...ont po sition This disables the rear panel pump control and makes the front panel pump control active Place the Suction Valve switch in the closed posi tion This insures that the pump will not remove any Figure 1 Using the Measuring Stick material from the tank Turn the Master Power switch on to enable the front control panel 6 At the cab panel turn the Power switch on Both the front and rear powe...

Page 21: ...d before switching to the rear pump control 4 Place the Pump Control switch to the rear po sition to enable control of the pump from the rear 5 Place the Suction Valve switch in the Closed position to prevent sucking material out of the tank 6 Turn the Master Power switch On 7 Adjust the Pump Control knob to get the de sired rate A pump rate of 75 GPM is recommended to begin the loading operation ...

Page 22: ...er pump speeds will not load thicker materials faster Lighter materials or heavy materials which are already at spraying temperature may be loaded at faster rates WARNING To prevent an explosion or fire hazard Keep burning cigarettes or other sources of combustion away from manholes and overflow vents 8 Open the valve at the supply source and monitor the tank gauge When the gauge shows full Close ...

Page 23: ...nt position to supply power to the cab pump control b Place the Suction Valve switch in the Open position to open the suction valve c Turn the Master Power switch On At the cab control panel turn the Power switch on Set the digital display to GAL SQ YD FPM GPM by using the Change Display button WARNING To prevent possible burns from material overflow Allow sufficient space in the tank for expansio...

Page 24: ...a Figure 5 Valve Positions for Circulating in the Bar Circulating in the Tank from the Rear Control Panel Before going to the cab to turn the Master Power switch on be sure that the Power switch in the rear panel is Off In the cab turn the Power Switch to the On posi tion Turn the Rotary Actuator knob to the Circulate in Tank position At the rear control panel turn the Pump Control knob fully coun...

Page 25: ... 50 of the pump speed while spraying This cir culation rate will allow the asphalt pump to reach the desired speed quickly when spraying is started Circu lation rates higher than 50 will result in a heavier start while rates below 50 will produce a lighter start WARNING To prevent an explosion or fire hazard Ensure that the burners are extinguished before removing any material from the tank in any...

Page 26: ... the Rear Panel a Put the Pump Control switch in the Front po sition b Put the Suction Valve in the open position c Turn the Master Power switch on If the distributor is equipped with a gang spray bar a Change the display to Bar Ft using the Change Display button b Toggle the Application Rate switch to obtain the desired bar width c Adjust the spray bar valves to the same width se lected in the ca...

Page 27: ...um of 160 GPM to avoid excessive pressure in the spray bar when you are not spraying The circulation rate in the bar when not spraying should be set to 50 of the spray rate but not greater than 160 gpm When the desired application rate is set in the computer place the Rotary Actuator in the Circu late in Bar position and allow the material to circulate in the bar for a few minutes to warm up the b...

Page 28: ... of the Spray Bar nient way to store 5 different preset application rates These settings are saved in the memory even after the master power switch has been shut off To store an application rate in a memory location set the digital display to Gal Sq Yd using the Change Display switch To set a memory push that preset button in and hold it in While holding it in set the application rate to the desir...

Page 29: ...he pump speed with the Pump Control knob Remember the GPM reading is only available in the cab of the distributor CAUTION When using rear pump control engine RPM changes will affect asphalt pump speed Turn the handspray valve on the spray wand 90 de grees to spray Adjust the handspray pressure with the Return valve Turn the Return valve clockwise to increase the handspray pressure Do not close the...

Page 30: ...te crack the handspray valve on the handspray wand open Suck the hand spray wand back for about 2 minutes If finished hand spraying for the day crack open the handspray valve with the nozzles submerged in flushing oil Close the handspray wand valve and shut off the pump Return all of the valves to their normal positions Suck Back Off Hand Spray Hand Spray Valve Positions Hand Spray Valve Open 4 Wa...

Page 31: ... the pump off line between the distributor and the storage tank are open before opening the suction valve on the distributor Set all of the valves and levers to their proper posi tions for pump off Place the Rotary Actuator knob in the Circulate in Tank position Open the Transfer gate valve Open the Suction valve Increase the pump speed to approximately 150 GPM using the Circulation Rate switch in...

Page 32: ... the supply tank to the fill connection Be sure that the connections are tight Connect the transfer hose from the transfer connec tion to the storage tank Be sure that the connections are tight When preparing to transfer be sure that all of the valves in the pump off line between the distributor and the storage tank are open before opening the valve on the storage tank containing liquid Open the T...

Page 33: ...venting solvent from being forced into the tank A common practice following completion of the flushing procedure and subsequent shutdown is to pour 1 to 2 quarts of solvent into the fill line This softens or dissolves the residual asphalt in the pump Allow these solvents to remain in the system until the next use If unit has electric washdown option open flush valve and turn on electric pump for 2...

Page 34: ...re lighting the burners If the asphalt is too cold to pump start circu lating the material in the tank as soon as possible after lighting the burner Heating Asphalt with Liquid Propane Gas LPG Burners IMPORTANT Circulating the asphalt in the tank while heating is recommended for faster heating and reduced carbon formation on the flues Only when the asphalt pump is Frozen is it acceptable to operat...

Page 35: ... the frost melts off the fuel line it is likely that there is moisture in the fuel supply tank Moisture in the fuel can form ice crystals that stop the fuel flow Your local LPG supplier can add an anti icing agent to prevent burner icing Open the valve at the supply tank and immediately light the inside burner As soon as the burner lights open the bleeder valve No preheating is necessary IMPORTANT...

Page 36: ...ide burner on low fire After 30 to 40 seconds release the pushbutton and observe the pressure gage If the pressure starts to drop rapidly depress the pushbutton and hold it in for an other 30 seconds It may require a slight increase in fuel to the outside burner to adequately heat the ther mocouple Once both of the thermocouples are heated the pushbutton can be released IMPORTANT If there is at le...

Page 37: ...ributor Minimum dry chemical capacity of the fire extinguisher should be 10 pounds Figure 16 Outfire Controlled Burner System WARNING When heating temperatures within the tank can vary Shut the burners off when the thermometer reaches a reading 10ºF lower than the desired temperature Continue to circulate monitor temperature until temperature stabilizes Add remaining heat by operating burners for ...

Page 38: ... asphalt in the distributor is heated to the temperature selected with the temperature adjustment dial the ther mostatic switch shuts down the burners Burner Operation with Auto Ignition Temp Control Open the dampers on the exhaust stacks Circulate the asphalt in the tank before lighting the burners If the asphalt is too cold to pump start circu lating the material in the tank as soon as possible ...

Page 39: ... the main burners cut off Do not draw material from the tank as long as there is a flame present Close the exhaust stack dampers Electric Driven Burner Operation Open the dampers in the exhaust stacks Circulate the asphalt in the tank before lighting the burners If the asphalt is too cold to pump start circu lating the material in the tank as soon as possible after lighting the burner To light the...

Page 40: ... Clean suction strainer All Nozzles Do Not Spray bar linkages not adjusted Adjust linkage Cut Off Spray correctly Pump Will Not Turn Material in tank or pump below Heat material to proper pump temperature Or Turns Slowly pumping temperature Air leak in suction line from reservoir Locate and repair leak to filter to inlet of charge pump Hydraulic system pressure low Raise pressure Low oil in hydrau...

Page 41: ...ate Varies Quantity of material in tank not being Use Etnyre measuring stick for accurate measured accurately readings Be sure tank is level when measuring Suction strainer plugged Clean suction strainer regularly Hydrostatic controls not firmly Ensure that all controls are firmly locked in positioned place Suck back valves not fully closed ...

Page 42: ...he trans former and hold the ignition switch down It should be possible to jump a spark across the 1 to 1 1 2 inch gap Electrode Assembly Adjustments 1 Adjust electrode assembly per Figure 20 NOTE Before installing electrode assembly check that blower wheel turns freely and that all set screws are tightened securely 2 Install electrode assembly into air tube unit Use escutcheon plate for mounting ...

Page 43: ...empty 2 Hold ignition switch down until ignition occurs and keep switch down for an additional 2 to 4 seconds before releasing 3 Run burner for 15 seconds maximum then shut down 30 Adjusting Spray Bar Nozzle Angle Adjust nozzles to obtain an angle of approximately 30 with bar centerline see Figure 22 Every nozzle should be at the same angle NOTE A nozzle adjustment wrench is supplied in the tool b...

Page 44: ...of the pump Install the impellers in numerical order Vacuum Check 1 Flush pump with 3 quarts of diesel fuel through fill line 2 Set controls for filling operation 3 Install vacuum gauge in fill line cap 4 Operate pump at 140 GPM on pump tachometer A vacuum reading of less than 5Hg inches of mer cury after 2 minutes of operation indicates a vacuum leak or a worn pump Pump Disassembly And Inspection...

Page 45: ...ash when ex posed to a direct flame This temperature is lower than required for the liquid mass to ignite The closed flash point is generally 30 F lower than the open cup flash point Fire Point The temperature at which a flammable liquid emits a vapor at a rate that will continue to burn after it has flashed Ignition Temperature Kindling Temperature The lowest temperature at which a combustible ma...

Page 46: ...Service Depart ment for recommendations for these fluids Avoiding the use of Dexron II transmission fluids which do not meet Allison C 3 specification is recommended Viscosity Temperature Requirements The fluid must have sufficient viscosity to maintain an oil film at the bearing surfaces This depends on fluid selection and on operating temperature Recommended viscosity for best life and efficienc...

Page 47: ...should clean up during a relatively short period of normal operation to meet the oil cleanliness level of CurveAor Curve B Asystem that meets Curve A will provide the user with a longer trouble free oper ating life than one that meets Curve B The Curve A cleanliness level should be met in systems exceeding the continuous pressure limit for 1000 hours years ma chine use Some control valves may requ...

Page 48: ...o wipe cylinder rods clean and lightly oil Drain water from air reservoir daily NOTE Fill Hydraulic Tank completely for winter storage This will prevent condensation in the reservoir Drain down to thermometer hole prior to use Lubrication Chart cuit systems and closed systems with cylinders being supplied from the same reservoir a considerably higher filter efficiency is recommended This applies t...

Page 49: ... 10 0 4 3352368 Multi Material V Slot 15 40 68 1 80 6 0 to 9 0 5 3351015 3 32 Coin Slot 15 40 68 1 80 6 0 to 9 0 6 3352204 Multi Material V Slot 35 95 1 60 4 30 12 0 to 21 0 7 3352205 Multi Material V Slot 20 55 90 2 50 7 5 to 12 0 8 3352210 End Nozzle 3352205 20 55 90 2 50 7 5 to 12 0 9 3351014 3 16 Coin Slot 35 95 1 60 4 30 12 0 to 21 0 10 3351010 1 4 Coin Slot 40 1 10 1 80 5 00 15 0 to 24 0 Rec...

Page 50: ...gure 26 Serial Number Plate Location 1 16 06 1 8 12 3 16 19 1 4 25 5 16 31 3 8 38 7 16 44 1 2 50 Fraction Decimal Fraction Decimal 9 16 56 5 8 62 11 16 69 3 4 75 13 16 81 7 8 88 15 16 94 1 1 00 Decimal Equivalvent Chart ...

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