TM 5-3895-374-109.Dedrummer/Melter Set Up Procedures(See Figures 2-1, 2-20 and 2-21)The Dedrummer/Melter is positioned parallel to the Asphalt Tanker. The two sets of hot oil lines must be opposite eachother.ItemProcedure1Position the drum melter according to the site layout.2Align the drum melter so that the two hot oil lines are in line with the hoses connected to the asphalt tanker.3Disconnect the drum melter from the transport tractor.4Connect the hydraulic power pack.5Use the hydraulic leveling jacks to raise the dedrummer.6Remove the transport strap from the rear screw jack pads. Lower all crew jacks and installthepads.7Extend the screw jacks.8Retract the leveling jacks until the dedrummer is supported on the screw jacks.9Check the chassis to see that it is lower on the front than on the rear. See figure 2-21. Checkthe level side to side.10If adjustment is required use the leveling jacks to raise the chassis and adjust the screw jacksas required.11Retract the leveling jacks.12Disconnect the hydraulic power pack.13Connect the fuel line from the drum melter fuel tank to the asphalt tanker hot oil heater.14Connect the fuel line from the drum melter fuel tank to the drum mixer burner.15Connect the two hot oil lines between the asphalt tanker and the melter by bolting the flanges.16Connect the asphalt transfer line from the drum melter to the tanker.17Raise the drum jib into working position by using a fork lift.18Install the chain hoist onto the trolley.Page 2-36
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