allen BDF4836B, Safety & Operation Manual

This manual has been generated to assist the owner/operator with 
the setup, operation and maintenance needed for the safe and effi-
cient use of the 4836 Bridge Deck Paver. In order to increase the 
performance and efficiency of the paver it is VERY IMPORTANT that 
the owner/operator and other personnel read this manual thoroughly 
before operating or servicing the machine. A basic knowledge about 
the handling of concrete products is required and operators should 
be trained and licensed per state requirements before operating 
this equipment.  Keep this manual in a convenient place for instant 
reference and never attempt to make repairs or adjustments that you 
do not fully understand. If you require any additional information or 
service do not hesitate to call the Allen Paver Service Department. 

(Tel: 800-643-0095 - Fax: 800-643-0097)

OPERATOR PREREQUISITE

Operation is limited to personnel with the following minimum qual-
ifications:
1.  Designated persons.
2.  Trainees under the direct supervision of a designated person.
3.  Maintenance and test personnel (when it is necessary in the 

performance of their duties).

Operators shall be required by the employer to pass a practical oper-

ating examination. Qualifications shall be limited to the specific type 
of equipment for which examined. Operators and operator trainees 

shall meet the following physical qualifications:
1.  Vision of at least 20/30 Snellen in one eye and 20/50 in the 

other, with or without corrective lenses.

2.  Ability to distinguish colors, regardless of position, if color dif-

ferentiation is required for operation.

3.  Adequate hearing, with or without hearing aid, for the specific 

operation.

Evidence of physical defects or emotional instability which
could render a hazard to the operator or others, or which in the opin-

ion of the examiner could interfere with the operator’s performance, 

may be sufficient cause for disqualification.  In such cases, special-
ized clinical or medical judgements and tests may be required.

Evidence that an operator is subject to seizures or loss of
physical control shall be sufficient reason for disqualification. 

Specialized medical tests may be required to determine these con-
ditions.  Operators and operator trainees should have normal depth 

perception, field of vision, reaction time, manual dexterity, coordina

-

tion and no tendencies to dizziness or similar characteristics.

In addition to the above listed requirements, the operator shall:
1.  Demonstrate the ability to understand and interpret all labels, 

operator manuals, safety codes and other information relevant 
to the operation of the paver.

2. 

Possess  knowledge  of  emergency  procedures  and  execution 

of the same.

3.  Demonstrate to the employer the ability to operate the specific 

equipment.

4.  Be familiar with related safety regulations.
5.  Understand responsibility for maintenance requirements.
6.  Understand the operating procedures as outlined by the man-

ufacturer.

OPERATOR CONDUCT

1. 

The  operator  shall  not  engage  in  any  exercise  which  will 

divert his/her attention while actually engaged in operating the 
machine.

2.  Each operator shall be responsible for those operations under 

the operator’s direct control. Whenever there is any doubt as to 
safety, the operator shall consult with the supervisor.

3.  If there is a warning sign on a switch, engine control or paver 

component, the operator shall not close the switch, start the 
engine or use the component until the warning sign has been 
removed or acknowledged by the appointed person.

4.  Before operating the paver, the operator shall see that all con-

trols are in the “off” or neutral position and that all personnel 
are in the clear.

5.  In accordance with OSHA regulations 1928.51 and 1928.52, 

operating instructions must be provided initially to operators/
employees before allowing them to operate the paver and 
should be reviewed annually thereafter.

The most 

IMPORTANT

 safety device on this equipment is an accom-

plished and safe operator.  It is his/her responsibility to read and 
understand all safety and operating instructions in this manual. A 
person who has not read and understood all operating and safety 
instructions is not qualified to operate the paver. An untrained 

operator exposes himself/herself and bystanders to possible injury 

or death. All accidents can be avoided!!!  

DO NOT

 modify the paver 

in any way without consulting the factory. Unauthorized modification 
may impair function and/or safety and affect the working life of the 
equipment.

ALLEN ENGINEERING CORPORATION assumes NO LIABILITY for 

accidents or injury incurred through the improper use of this 

equipment.

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