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100 Refractory Walled Air Curtain Burner with HATZ 3H50TIC Diesel Engine
OPERATING MANUAL
SITE PREPARATION
THE GOALS TO GOOD SITE PREPARATION ARE:
To place the firebox for easy access.
To sort the waste wood pile.
To organize the inflow of new wood waste.
When locating the firebox, consider access for your truck and trailer to load and unload
the firebox. Ensure there is enough room to maneuver your truck and trailer.
Consider where the waste piles will be located. We generally recommend two waste
piles (explained in next section).
Consider the predominate wind direction. Hot embers
will be
escaping from the firebox
during all burning operations.
Consider where and how you will empty the firebox. If you are going to
‘
drag
’
the fire-
box to empty it, ensure there is room and the soil conditions are not too soft. If you are
going to excavate the ash out, then consider where you will dump it. In most cases
cold ash can be reapplied to the land. Check your local ordinances.
Once the box is in position, it is important to place dirt around the inside bottom of the
firebox to close any openings under the skids that may be caused by uneven terrain as
shown on page 4. This will prevent smoke and heat from escaping. Pay particular at-
tention to the seal for the forward (engine side) wall. Any openings under the panels or
forward skid will allow heat from the fire to reach the area below the engine deck. This
could cause the engine deck to become hot enough to burn the paint and be a hazard
to someone standing on the deck.
DANGER: This machine DOES NOT prevent hot embers from escaping.
This machine is designed primarily as a pollution control device to reduce
the smoke generated from burning clean wood waste.
Never dig a pit in the center of the firebox. This will make it hard to seal the inside of
the box and the walls of the pit can deteriorate during operation allowing smoke and
heat to escape from the firebox or reach the area below the engine deck creating a
hazard for anyone standing on the deck and will void the Air Burners Warranty.
