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OPERA
TION
Operation
Tank Capacity
The Black-Topper®
Distributor is designed to pump and spray a variety of asphalt product in an efficient and
user friendly manner with great accuracy. For a complete description of each of the controls and how to set up
the machine, refer to the Setup section of this manual.
The current tank level is given in the display header. The LED tank level equipped at the rear of the tank has
15 discrete LED segments to each represent approx. 1/15th of the listed volume.
The Black-Topper® Distributor tank has a built-in air space, or expansion space, above the tank full level.
This air space should not be used to carry product. The tank full
level is based on the vehicle’s axle ratings and
GVWR at a material density per gallon. If a material of heavier density is used, the resulting tank full is lower.
I
f you suspect there may be moisture or emulsions in the tank, Dow-Corning “DC-200” additive (Etnyre P/N 7220056)
can be used to reduce foaming if a product being pumped is at a temperature in excess of 200 °F (93 °C). Addi-
tional DC-200 additive may be obtained from E.D. Etnyre & Co. or your Etnyre dealer.
Figure 60 - Tank Level
WARNING
To prevent possible personal injury, do not load
the vehicle beyond the GAWR or GVWR. The
maximum load volume must be calculate based
on the material density.
