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K5 TACK KETTLE

 

OPERATOR’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

Keep this Manual with the Tack Kettle at all times.  

This will allow new users to read it before operating machine. 

 

It is the Tack Kettle owner’s responsibility to ensure that all 

workers using this machine are thoroughly trained. Provide 

workers with this Operator’s Manual and make sure they 

understand its contents. Read it to them if necessary. Letting 

poorly trained workers use this machine can result in property or 

machine damage and/or serious injury or death to personnel. 

 
 

This machine was designed for the sole purpose of heating and 

applying Asphalt Tack grade material. Attempting to heat and 

apply any other material in this machine can cause machine 

damage, unsatisfactory results and in the case of higher 

temperature material, serious injury to workers. 

2601 Niagara Lane · Plymouth, MN  55447 · (763) 557-1982 · (800) 328-3874 · Fax (763) 557-1971 

 

P/N 161215             Rev D  6/15/2021 

Summary of Contents for K5

Page 1: ...ents Read it to them if necessary Letting poorly trained workers use this machine can result in property or machine damage and or serious injury or death to personnel This machine was designed for the sole purpose of heating and applying Asphalt Tack grade material Attempting to heat and apply any other material in this machine can cause machine damage unsatisfactory results and in the case of hig...

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Page 3: ...DING 7 ATTACHING CHECKING LP TANK 7 LIGHTING BURNERS 8 ENIGNE OPERATION 10 SPRAYING MATERIAL 12 INSTALLING OPTIONAL SPRAY BAR ATTACHMENT 13 USING OPTIONAL SPRAY BAR ATTACHMENT 15 FLUSHING PUMP HOSE WAND 15 GENERAL MAINTAINENCE 16 TOOL BOX TALK 16 PARTS LIST 17 RECIRCULATION ASSEMBLY 18 BURNER ASSEMBLY 19 NOTES 20 WARNINGS 21 ...

Page 4: ...le Never operate torches without pressure regulator and gauge IN CASE OF A FIRE CLOSE MANHOLE Never throw water on a kettle fire Shut off the valve at tank Use fire extinguisher on any flames outside the vat to prevent the spread of fire If fire threatens to spread call the fire department PREVENTION Clean kettle twice a year and monitor temperatures per instructions to avoid kettle fires Never le...

Page 5: ...TOWING Before setting up to tow know how much weight is to be towed Look up the weight of your kettle in the specification chart Figure 7 5 pounds for every gallon of material in the kettle Make certain the towing vehicle and hitch is rated to tow the total weight of your kettle The kettle must be level when towing to maintain adequate tongue weight Make certain the hitch is secure and that safety...

Page 6: ...ob and that it s in good operating condition Check to make sure you have the right fuel for the kettle you are operating WARNING USING LIQUID LP WITH A VAPOR BURNER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND FIRE Inspect the kettle for worn or broken parts cracks and loose parts Make repairs before using Selecting the kettle setup area Locate the kettle close to the area to be worked on Avoid locating kettle ne...

Page 7: ...r work area is clear of flammables The use of CO2 fire extinguisher is highly recommended for control of kettle fires If no fire extinguisher is available cover the fire with some sort of powdered cement sand or dirt If the fire threatens to spread call the fire depart ment _____________________________________________________________________________ ATTACHING CHECKING LP TANK Before each use chec...

Page 8: ... Tank to 1 3 open Ignite the Lighter Wand On the Safety Valve press and hold Red Button for 1 second then let go Hold the tip of lit Ignitor Wand near the back of the Burner AT THE SAME TIME press and hold the Red Button on Safety Valve Once Burner lights remove Ignitor Wand and extinguish while continuing to hold Red Button CONTINUE TO HOLD RED BUTTON for 20 30 seconds after Burner has been lit T...

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Page 10: ...hrottle lever slightly to the left Turn the engine switch to the ON position Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt then pull briskly NOTE Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter To stop the engine move the throttle lever fully to the right turn the engine switch to the OFF position and turn the fuel valve to t...

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Page 12: ...Main Tank Valve is in the Pump Position so Material will get from Tank to Pump Make sure the Bypass Valve the upper most valve is open Start the Engine according to Engine manufacturers recommendations See Page 9 Once the Engine Pump is running it will circulate the Material in the Tank through the Bypass Valve This will help even out the temperature in the vat It is recommended to keep the Engine...

Page 13: ...flow of material comes out of Wand Close the Wand valve Go to the area to be sprayed hold Spray Wand approximately 12 inches from the ground and open the Ball Valve on Wand to begin spraying Keep the bitumen level above the flue Tubes during the operation of the Kettle WARNING UNCOVERED FLUES CAN BECOME TOO HOT AND CAUSE A FIRE OR FLASH SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT ___________________________________...

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Page 15: ... SECURE UPRIGHT AND AWAY FROM HEAT WARNING NEVER LEAVE THE KETTLE UNATTENDED WHILE RUNNING IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE OPERATOR READS AND UNDERSTANDS THESE INSTRUCTIONS __________________________________________________________________________ FLUSHING PUMP HOSE WAND Shut Spray Wand valve Make Sure Bypass Valve is closed completely Turn Main Tank Valve from PUMP MATERIAL to PUMP SOLVENT Open Sol...

Page 16: ...ached to a small chain so it is available at all times when filling your day units Make sure all your LP gas containers have the necessary safety relief valves to prevent over filling and over pressuring When changing the LP gas containers or making hose connections all connections and hoses should be checked for leaks and breaks When transporting LP gas containers to and from the job sites make s...

Page 17: ... set of 4 154271 Solvent Tank Cap 154265 Main Tank Valve 120838 Hoses Solvent Tank to Main Tank Valve 171981 Pump to Plumbing Assembly 171979 Plumbing Assembly to Hose Reel 171980 Plumbing Assembly to Spray Bar 171984 Spray Bar Manifold to Spray Bar Arms 171983 Main Wand Hose 50 Ft 171990 Spray Wand Complete 405460 Tank Screen inside Tank 423093 Molasses Valve 404842 Tires 140381 Ball Hitch 2 4032...

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Page 20: ...ACEMENTS Address Fax 800 820 3268 Cimline Inc Company Name______________________ 2601 Niagara Lane Address_____________________________ Plymouth MN 55447 City and State________________________ Attention Sales Dept Zip code_____________________________ Fax 866 557 1974 Attention_____________________________ This space is intentionally left blank ...

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