Patcher I Diesel This manual is furnished with each new CRAFCO Patcher I Diesel MIXER. The manual will help your machine operators learn to run the mixer properly and understand its mechanical functions for trouble-free operation. Your CRAFCO Patcher I Diesel MIXER is designed to give excellent service and save maintenance expense.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • High operating temperatures of product and machine require protective clothing, long sleeve shirt, long pants/coveralls, hat or hard hat (if required) and flame resistant gloves be worn by operator. • Always wear eye protection (goggles or faceshield) when operating hot compressed air lance, air gas lance and when applying material.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS continued • Follow operating instructions for starting and shut-down of burner. Instructions are mounted on control box. • Replace any hoses which show signs of wear, fraying, or splitting. Be sure all fittings and joints are tight and leak-proof. •Precaution is the best insurance against accidents.
Patcher I Diesel LIMITED WARRANTY Crafco, Inc., through its authorized distributor, will replace for the original purchaser free of charge any parts found upon examination by the factory at Mesa, Arizona, to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty is for a period within 60 days of purchase date, but excludes engine or components, tires, and battery as these items are subject to warranties issued by their manufacturers.
WARRANTY CLAIM INSTRUCTIONS Please follow the instructions stated below when calling in a Warranty Claim. Failure to follow these procedures may be cause to void the warranty. Call your local Crafco Distributor. If you do not know who your local distributor is, call a Crafco Customer Service Representative, (toll free 1-800-528-8242) for name, location, and telephone number.
SPECIFICATIONS Vat Capacity............. 95 gallons Heat Transfer Oil Required........17 gallons at 70 Tank Construction............ Double boiler type Tank Opening Size (2)..........14.25” x 17.88” (each) Maximum Heat Input..........260,000 B.T.U. Burner & Temperature Control........Automatic - Digital readout. Hot oil and material. Auto flame shutdown.
Patcher I Diesel OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION The Crafco Patcher I Diesel Mixer was developed to melt patching material. DO NOT operate machine without following these instructions: Check engine crankcase oil level (refer to Engine Operator Manual). Check hydraulic fluid level, at ambient temperature. Add fluid if necessary to bring to correct level (approximately 3”...
MACHINE START UP Start engine. To start engine, insert key into the control panel. Turn key to first position. Warning lights should turn “ON.” Turn key to second position. Engine should start. Release key when engine is running. Leave at idle for a few minutes. Move throttle lever to set engine at desired speed (see Fig.
CAUTION Extreme care must be used when operating this equipment. Safety is the result of being careful and paying attention to details. Certain exposed parts of this machine, when operat- ing, reach 500 F.; the material as high as 400 F.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ENGINE: Check oil daily. Service engine per Yanmar owners manual. See engine owners manual for additional operating and maintenance instructions. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: Check hydraulic fluid daily. Change hydraulic filter after 250 hours. Change hydraulic fluid every 500 hours of operation. MIXER PACKING GLAND/SEALS: Tighten gland while hot at 40 hour intervals.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS t l i INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING PARTS Parts may be ordered from your local CRAFCO distributor or directly from CRAFCO, Inc. if a distributor is not available in your area. When ordering parts, give the following information: Part Number Machine Model Serial Number from Name Plate...
HOT APPLIED PATCHING MATERIAL PLACEMENT Prior to the material application you will need to move the equipment to the work area. The items needed are: Compressor Saw to cut out repair area Pneumatic hammer Broom and shovels to clean up area Broom or sweeper (if required to remove FOD) TechCrete machine, material, and application tools Dressing stone...
APPLICATION OF THE PATCHING PRODUCT During the time you have been preparing the patch areas you should have calculated the amount of material needed for the repairs. Place bags of material in the mixer and heat. Start the agitator as soon as possible to break up the bags.
DIESEL BURNER ELECTRODE ADJUSTMENTS DIESEL BURNER SETTINGS Air Shutter = 6 Air Band = 0 Fuel Pressure = 140 PSI Use fuel and hydraulic pressure gauge kit part number 29960.
RTD SENSOR - OHMS vs. TEMPERATURE The following chart shows what the ohm reading would be for a given temperature.The follow- ing are the instructions for use. Measure the resistance (Ohms) of the sensor in question with an Ohm meter. Find the reading in the chart.
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