Air Burners T-400 Operating Manual

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Operating Manual

T-400

Model Year 2015/2016

Air Curtain Burner

Trailer Mounted Trench Burner

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Rev. 10.06.2015 ( Vers. 09.15 )

Rev. 12-06-05

Rev. 12-01-05

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Page 1 © 1998-2005, Air Burners, LLC. © 1998-2005, Air Burners, LLC. The words Air Burners and the Air Burners Logo are Registered Trademarks of Air Burners, Inc. © 1998-2005, Air Burners, LLC. The words Air Burners and the Air Burners Logo are Registered Trademarks of Air Burners, LLC.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
GENERAL DESCRIPTION T-400 MODEL ............. Page 2 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ................. Page 4 T-400 COMPONENTS ..................Page 7 HOW TO SET UP THE MACHINE T-400 UNIT ..........Page 8 T-400 WINCH OPERATION ................Page 11 HOW TO BUILD A PIT ..................Page 12 HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE ..............
Page 4 Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL T-400 Trench Burners T-Series Trench Burner 2015/016 (Vers. 09.15)
Page 5: The Principle Of Air Curtain Incineration
Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL PRINCIPLE OF AIR CURTAIN INCINERATION Air curtain incinerators are designed primarily as a pollution control device. Using a Diesel engine driven fan, these machines generate a curtain of air with a very particu- lar mass flow and velocity.
Page 6: General Description T-400 Model
The T-400 is a mobile air curtain burner which is used in combination with an earthen pit or trench made to function as the combustion chamber. The T-400 unit is a fully self -contained, trailer mounted system that includes a power plant, mechanical drive sys- tem, blower fan, manifolds, carrier pipe and fuel tanks.
Page 7 Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL All of this is carefully engineered to provide the correct amount of air at the correct velocity. It is sometimes thought that more air flow will actually increase the burn rate.
Page 8: Safety Considerations
The T-400 is very safe as long as it is used and operated in the manner for which it was designed; however, it will be no safer than an open fire burning above ground when it is not being used and operated properly.
Page 9 Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL 4. The Machine should be placed on cleared, level ground. The placement or positioning of the machine on the job site can be very important. The machine should be placed in a manner to give the greatest clearance on the down -wind side of the pit.
Page 10 Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL 6. The Machine should not be operated when the wind speeds reach 20 MPH . As an operator you should always be aware of wind speed and direction. Increased wind speed will affect the integrity of the “air curtain”...
Page 11: T-400 Components
Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL T-400 COMPONENTS T-Series Manifold Extended T-Series positioned at trench Manifold assembly retracted Page 7 of 34 (Vers. 09.15)
Page 12: How To Set Up The Machine T-400 Unit
Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL HOW TO SET UP THE MACHINE 1. Once the machine is in the correct loca- tion, first chock the wheels with suitable blocks or wedges to keep the trailer from moving, disconnect your tow vehicle.
Page 13 Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL DANGER: IF THE TRAILER IS NOT SET LEVEL THEN THERE IS THE RISK THAT THE CARRIER PIPE WILL EXTEND OUT OF CONTROL AS SOON AS THE LOCKING BOLT IS REMOVED.
Page 14 Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL 12. Swing the manifolds out and secure them by fitting the locking bolt from Step 8. 13. Lower the two rear jacks so that the manifold rests squarely on the ground.
Page 15: T-400 Winch Operation
Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY WINCH OPERATION DANGER: The trailer must be level to prevent the manifold from sliding in or out unintentional- ly. Do not operate the winch or release the Ratch- et, if the manifold will slide out unattended.
Page 16: How To Build A Pit
Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL HOW TO BUILD A PIT 1. The pit needs to be constructed with straight, vertical walls to the dimensions shown on Page 13. 2. With the manifold resting on the ground, mark the outline of the pit. Leave the trailer and manifold in position if possible as it will save time in relocating the trailer.
Page 17 Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL The standard pit dimensions are shown below: Width: 10 feet (3.0m) Depth: 10-12 feet (3.0m) Pit excavation with manifold positioned Page 13 of 34 (Vers. 09.15)
Page 18: How To Operate The Machine
Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE DANGER: THE MACHINE MUST ONLY BE OPERATED WITH THE TOP COWLING CLOSED AND SECURED. PRE-CHECKS Check all belts and fluids. Make sure the optional battery disconnect is engaged.
Page 19 Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL RUNNING Engine and fan speed may now be in- creased as required by turning the speed control knob counter-clockwise. See Page 19 “Loading and Starting the trench burner”...
Page 20: Site Preparation
Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL SITE PREPARATION THE GOALS TO GOOD SITE PREPARATION ARE: To locate the machine and fire pit for easy access. To sort the waste wood pile. To organize the inflow of new wood waste.
Page 21 SITE PREPARATION Faster operation through staging the wood piles Air Burners Trench Burners were designed primarily as a pollution control device, but operated correctly, they will burn clean wood two or three times faster than open burn- ing. To achieve the best throughput the fire must remain at the highest temperature possible.
Page 22 Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL SITE PREPARATION The “Two Pile System” For an efficient operation you would have two piles: The first pile or “main debris” pile, is the material being generated from the land clear- ing or forest clearing operation and is located away from the ember path but with good access to your loading machinery.
Page 23: Loading And Starting The Fire
Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL LOADING AND STARTING THE FIRE THE GOALS IN STARTING A T-SERIES UNIT ARE: To achieve an even fire across the length of the pit. To start the fire from the bottom of the initial pile.
Page 24 Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL LOADING AND STARTING THE FIRE COLD START LIGHTING 1. The air should be off. The engine should be running, but the PTO should be disen- gaged.
Page 25 Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL LOADING AND STARTING THE FIRE HOT START LIGHTING A hot start uses the coals from the previous day’s burning operation. Depending on how much ash is in the pit, a hot start can be done once or twice before the pit will need to be emptied.
Page 26: How To Feed The Fire
Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL HOW TO FEED A FIRE It will generally take 30 to 60 minutes for the fire to build to a point where the tempera- tures are sufficient for the unit to be operating with minimal smoke.
Page 27: How To Burn Fire Down For Shutdown
Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL HOW TO BURN FIRE DOWN FOR SHUTDOWN 1. All loading should stop about one or two hours before you intend to put the fire out. 2. As the fire burns down reduce the engine RPM at about 200 RPM increments down to a minimum of 1,400 RPM.
Page 28: How To Clean Out The Pit
Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL HOW TO CLEAN OUT THE PIT 1. Burn pits are cleaned out when you either want to re-use it, or if required by local ordinances. 2. When cleaning out the pit, it is important to minimize the fly ash. The easiest way is to use water.
Page 29: How To Prepare The Machine For Transport
Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR TRANSPORT Before working on the machine to prepare for transport the fire must be complete- ly extinguished. Leave the manifolds extended, raise the rear jacks to lift the manifold from the ground.
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING A. Fire will not start Material in the pit has too much air space. To correct this, load heavy waste material, such as logs to pack down the material in the pit.
Page 31: Maintenance And Care Of The T-400 Unit
Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL MAINTENANCE AND CARE 1. Daily check list: A. Engine Oil level (top off as needed). B. Engine coolant level (top off as needed). C. Diesel fuel level in fuel tank.
Page 32: Installation Of V-Belts
Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL INSTALLATION OF V-BELTS For Air Fan and Engine Cooling System Procedure for Changing the Air Fan Drive Belts. NOTE: Make sure that the engine is switched off and the battery cut-off switch open to preclude accidental starting of the engine.
Page 33: Maintenance And Care Of The Manifold
Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF MANIFOLD The technician/operator of the unit must take special care not to damage the manifold. Always load material from opposite the manifold. Do not drop logs on the manifold.
Page 34: Opening Cowling For Major Maintenance
DANGER: Make sure that the T-400 is placed on level ground with the jack stands secured. Do NOT perform this work outdoors on a windy day. Have a helper standing by to assist you, as the cowling is heavy.
Page 35: Servicing Specifications
Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS Parts List for Routine Service of Parts List for Routine Service of...
Page 36: Trailer Towing Checklist
(Models 2001 - 2015) type plug and a pig tail that is permanently at- tached to the T-400 tongue (see trailer-side pin diagram of the 7-pole receptacle on Page 34 “Trailer Wiring Diagram”). IMPORTANT: Ensure that the retracted carrier-pipe/manifold assembly is se- cured with an appropriate locking device at the front end near the hitch to pre- vent it from sliding out of the back of the trailer while traveling.
Page 37: Engine Wiring Diagram
Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL Page 33 of 34 (Vers. 09.15)
Page 38: Trailer Wiring Diagram
Air Burners, Inc. T-400 Air Curtain Trench Burner with Kubota V3600-TE Engine OPERATING MANUAL Trailer Wiring Diagram T-400 & 300 (2015) Page 34 of 34 (Vers. 09.15)

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