TM 5-3895-374-10
III. OPERATING PROCEDURES
2-12 Operation Under Usual Conditions
This section presents operating instructions for the M081 Asphalt Mixing Plant. It is essential that all operators become
thoroughly familiar with the location and proper use of controls, instruments, accessories and safety equipment, as well as
the particular handling characteristics of the AMP. Operating instructions are contained in sections 2-13 through 2-20.
These instructions are divided into the following categories:
Plant Start Up
Increasing Plant Production
Decreasing Plant Production
Hot Shut Down
Hot Start
Shut Down
Surge Bin Operation
Dedrummer/Melter Operation
NOTE
Before and during all operations of the Asphalt Mixing Plant, the operator will monitor the plant for
leaks, materiel spillage and other indicators of a possible malfunction. In the event an operating
malfunction occurs perform a normal plant shut down or a corrective action as listed in section 2-
21.
In the event a personnel threatening emergency occurs, the operation shall be discontinued
immediately. An emergency stop (RED) button is located in the comer panel and is intended for
this situation.
The M081 Asphalt Mixing Plant is a portable asphalt mixing facility. It is necessary to complete a number of steps prior to
full plant operation. The steps required are as follows:
"After" Movement PMCS
See section 3-4.3
Plant Set Up
See section 2-5
"Before" Operation PMCS
See section 3-4.1
Asphalt Pump Calibration
See section 2-11
Aggregate Scale Calibration
See section 2-11
Plant Start Up
See section 2-13
"During" Operation PMCS
See section 3-4.1
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