TM 5-3895-374-10
HAZARD
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDATION
High temperature
The hot oil heater has a diesel
Wear protective clothing while
fired burner which heats the
operating, inspecting or
"hot transfer fluid". This fluid
servicing the plant. (gloves,
is circulated through heating
coveralls, safety glasses, hard
coils which may reach
hat)
temperatures of 4500 F in
order to maintain an asphalt
temperature of 3000 F. The
hot oil heats asphalt lines and
pumps.
High voltage
Power cables.
Avoid contact when energized.
electrical
Maintain in good condition.
Use cable supports provided.
Do not perform repair work
without a qualified electrician.
Fluids under
Hydraulic cylinders, lines and
Maintain lines in good
pressure
valves, diesel lines, heating oil
operating condition. Wear
lines.
protective clothing while
operating the plant. (gloves,
coveralls, safety glasses, hard
hat)
Compressed air
The trailer air brake system is
Maintain system in good
comprised of air lines, tanks
operating condition. Release
and valves which activate the
air pressure prior to repairing
trailer brakes.
the system.
Confined space
The asphalt tank is 10 feet in
Restrict entry. Repair by
diameter with one manhole.
qualified repair personnel only,
Entry may be required to
and only after proper
locate leaks in the hot oil
procedures have been
piping.
followed.
Flammable and
The burner is a diesel fired
Inspect and maintain as per
combustible
unit on the hot oil heater. The
manuals.
materials
liquid asphalt has a flash point
of 450° F. The heat transfer
oil has a flash point of 5400 F.
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