TM 5-3895-368-14&P
APPENDIX E - PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS & SERVICES
Table E-1. OPERATOR, CREW PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
FOR MELTER, ASPHALT SKID MOUNTED HOT OIL CIRCULATING
LOCATION
ITEM
ITEM TO
NOT FULLY MISSION
NO.
INTERVAL
CHECK/
PROCEDURE
CAPABLE IF:
SERVICE
NOTE
Perform Weekly as well as Before
operation if:
1. You are the assigned operator and
have not operated the Melter since the
last weekly PMCS.
2. You are operating the Melter for the
first time.
1.
General
Before
a. Visually check inside tunnel and
storage tank for moisture. If present,
dry before operation.
Before
b. Visually check for damaged piping
or hoses.
Before/
Class III leaks are
detected.
During
c. Visually check for evidence of fluid
leakage.
Before
d. Inspect heat transfer oil and asphalt
piping for proper connections.
2.
Controls and
Instruments
Before
a. Visually inspect thermometer for
Broken or missing.
damage and loose mounting.
During
b. Periodically observe thermometer
for proper operating temperature. (200-
250 Degrees F Normal Operation)
Before/
c. Check valves for leakage or
Class III leak is
detected.
During
damage and proper operation.
E-1
WARNING
Operating the equipment when it is wet could cause the asphalt to boil
and catch on fire. The results could cause serious bodily injury or death.
