TM 5-3895-374-10No.PanelOperation7BMotor control panel-turn DischargeGate to OPEN to discharge mix into trucks.8BMotor control panel-turn DischargeGate to CLOSE to cease loading.9BMotor control panel-when plant production has ceased, turn Batcher to OPEN.10BMotor control panel-when bin is empty, turn DischargeGate to OPEN (maintainposition on switch).11BMotor control panel-turn SurqeBinAir to OFF.12BMotor control panel-turn SurqeBinHeat to OFF.13BMotor control panel-turn Power switch to OFF.2-20Dedrummer/Melter OperationsThe Dedrummer/Melter serves three purposes. On this chassis is a fuel storage tank and fuel pump. This systemprovides fuel to the hot oil heater and to the burner on the drum mixer. The second purpose is to provide a method ofliquefying asphalt cement supplied to the asphalt mixing plant in drums. The third purpose is to provide additional asphaltcement storage for the AMP.CAUTIONHigh heat and noxious fumes may be emitted from the dedrummer tank during operation. Useprotective clothing and wear a respirator while working on the dedrummer platform.CAUTIONThe drums of asphalt cement weigh approximately 550 pounds each. Rotate the drums carefully usingtwo people to perform the task.Asphalt cement supplied in drums will in most cases be at ambient temperature. In order to bring this asphalt to a liquidstate suitable for pumping the following procedures should be followed:page 2-118
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