Rosco Maximizer 2B, Operation, Service & Parts Manual

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Rosco Maximizer 2B Asphalt Distributor 6-11
Operation
3 Wait 5 minutes before relighting burners
LPG Burner Manual Ignition
Before operating the propane burner system become
familiar with the position, function and operation of each
control in the system, (
Figure 5-5 , Figure 6-7 )
Before heating asphalt material with
all applicable systems and safety precautions, (see
General Information in Section 4) .
Run the burners for short periods
of time (15 minutes ON, 15 minutes OFF) to allow
the heat to dissipate through the material . This will
prevent damage to the flue liner.
1 Be sure the unit is sitting on a level area
2
With a flash light, look into the tank from the top
and check that there is no water or condensation
in the bottom of the tank If there is, drain the tank
to an approved container before heating Dispose
of material and water according to local, state and
federal regulations
Do not put your head in the tank .
Serious injury or death could result from breathing
poisonous fumes .
DO NOT SMOKE around the machine.
Fuel, asphalt material and the fumes from both
can explode when exposed to flame or heat from
smoking or other sources .
High Temperature Limit Control
NOTE: This feature is designed as a safety feature only.
It is not to be used for thermostatic control
This feature causes the burners to automatically shut
off when the high temperature limit is reached, (
Figure
6-10) The burners will not restart until the material cools
to less than the set temperature limit This feature helps
to prevent overheating the material
NOTE: Burner Control switch is a momentary switch and
will return to the OFF position An icon will display
on the screen when the Burner Control switch
has enabled the burner system controls
Until the material cools to less than the set temperature,
the burners will not relight This feature helps to prevent
overheating the material
DO NOT leave the unit unattended
while heating material . Monitor the Controller
display temperature, as well as the dial or pencil
thermometer, to insure that all equipment is
functioning properly and that the material does not
heat beyond the required spraying temperature,
(see Guideline Temperatures For Liquid Asphalts in
Section 4)
Diesel Burner Extinguishing
1 Turn fuel switch on the fender controls OFF
2 Wait 3 to 5 minutes to allow the blower to cool the
flue and the burner. Turn blower switch on the
fender controls OFF
Table 6-3. Tank Contents Chart to Ensure Flue Tube Coverage
TANK SIZE AMOUNT W/ ONE FLUE AMOUNT W/ TWO FLUES
GALLONS LITERS GALLONS LITERS GALLONS LITERS
1000 - 1100 3785 - 4164 500 1893 700 2650
1250 - 1350 4732 - 5110 600 2271 900 3407
1500 - 1600 5678 - 6057 650 2461 1000 3785
1750 - 1850
(10 ft Tank)
6625 - 7003
(3 m Tank)
650 2461 1000 3785
1750 - 1850
(14 ft Tank)
6625 - 7003
(4 m Tank)
750 2839 1150 4353
1950 - 2000 7382 - 7571 750 2839 1150 4353
2500 - 2600 9464 - 9842 900 3407 1450 5489
3000 - 3100 11,356 - 11,375 1000 3785 1600 6057
3500 - 3600 13,249 - 13,627 1000 3785 1600 6057
4000 - 4100 15,142 - 15,520 1150 4353 1800 6814
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