INTEGRATED PAVING CONCEPTS StreetHeat SR-28, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Updated April 2010 www integratedpaving com 1 800 688 5652 StreetHeat SR 28 Infrared Heater With Flint 2000EX Heat Torch Operations Manual ...

Page 2: ...2 Contents 1 Safety 2 Main Operating Components 3 Specifications and Dimensions 4 Preparing for Work 5 Operating Procedure 6 Preparing for Transport ...

Page 3: ...g To avoid risk of serious injury take care when lighting the torch that it is pointed away from other people and the machine especially the hoses and fittings When heating the ground near the machine avoid heating close to the pneumatic tires to avoid overheating and bursting them Risk of burn injuries the heat generated by the SR28 is enough to cause very serious burns Use with extreme care Oper...

Page 4: ...Shut Off Valve OPERATING PRINCIPLE The StreetHeat SR28 Infrared Heater is a fully self contained infrared heating machine for use in reheating asphalt installing preformed thermoplastic drying and curing on asphalt surfaces and other heating jobs It is designed for maximum heating control because the heating motion is not static but the operator moves the machine back and forth so that the surface...

Page 5: ...t 2000EX Heat Torch 260 lbs 118 kg Machine Weight Without Propane Cylinders Propane Infrared Heat Source Dimensions with Heater Bank Extended Dimensions with Heater Bank Folded 68 5 1 74 m 31 0 79 m 47 5 1 21 m 50 5 1 28 m 73 5 1 87 m 26 5 0 68 m 36 0 91 m 73 5 1 87 m Heater Bank Dimensions Specifications and Dimensions ...

Page 6: ...eded Latch the bottles in place as shown NEVER USE OR TRANSPORT THE MACHINE WITHOUT THE BOTTLES LATCHED SECURELY Attach the propane lines as shown turning the hand wheel POL fittings to the left Open the tank valves slowly making sure there are no leaks CAUTION TIP HAZARD Never lower the heater bank without propane tanks on board and secured The machine is not balanced without the tanks and could ...

Page 7: ...r attempt to lower the heaters when standing on the opposite side of the machine from the heaters This could result in injury or damage the SR28 Position yourself with one foot on the heater side of the machine Straddle the nose of the SR28 hold the heater bank handle with you left hand and unlatch the bank with your right hand letting the bank down gently NEVER LET THE HEATER BANK DROP ON ITS OWN...

Page 8: ...the heater by adjusting the stay By alternating inserting the ball lock pin between the upper and lower holes on the stay sleeve the stay length can be adjusted in 13 mm increments for very precise height control Folding the heater bank makes it easier to make these adjustments Leveling the heaters will ensure that you get the most effective and even heating results and at the same time prevent th...

Page 9: ...s for about 5 seconds CAUTION To avoid lighting the heaters internally which will damage them always light from UNDERNEATH the heaters To shut off the heaters simply let go of the valve lever Tilt the machine onto its rear wheel to avoid burning the pavement surface as the heaters cool Flint 2000EX Heat Torch IMPORTANT READ THE FLINT 2000EX MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING The Flint 2000EX torch is necessa...

Page 10: ...raight line by pushing the machine Monitor the surface temperature with an IR thermometer Try to bring the surface temperature up as high as possible with each stroke without exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of the material you are heating and causing it to burn To ensure that you have heated adequately along the entire length start and end each stroke at least the bank width at the sta...

Page 11: ...ons from the SR28 if you need to heat those hard to get at places Do not pull too hard on the hose or it could rupture and cause a dangerous propane leak Always make sure that the hand brake is set first Take care when using the Heat Torch close to the machine that you do not overheat a tire and cause it to burst ...

Page 12: ...rt 2 Fold up the Heater Bank The heavy duty rotary latch will hold the heater bank in place securely for transportation Make sure it is closed securely 3 Secure the Flint 2000EX Heat Torch The heat torch should be either removed from the SR28 and stowed separately or held in its cradle securely using bungee cords 4 Brake When transporting always set the hand brake 5 Strapping Strap the SR28 down s...

Page 13: ...13 Trouble Shooting and Repair Contents 1 Trouble Shooting Guide 2 Parts List 3 Parts List Illustrations 4 Removing Traction Spring Cylinder 5 Adjusting Brake 6 Regular Maintenance 7 Service ...

Page 14: ... of the bell fall to the ground and ignite inside the heater Check that the pressure is not set too high Propane is burning inside the heater If you hear a continuous whooshing sound and the top of the heater is turning blue it is because it is burning internally Here are some things you can do Heater is lit but is not glowing red Here are some things to check for Set between 6 and 7 PSI 2 Check t...

Page 15: ...mbly 80 0 416C 32 1 Propane Valve Sub Assembly 80 0 416D 31 PROPANE 1 Traction Gas Spring Post N A 23 1 Heater Bank Frame Assembly N A 22 1 Main Frame Assembly N A 21 STRUCTURAL 1 Ball Lock Pin MC 0 0 271 13A 1 Heater Stay Sub Assembly 80 0 416K 13 1 Brake Handle Sub Assembly 80 0 416P 12 1 Traction Gas Spring MC 0 0 275 11 1 Brake Bar Not Shown N A 10 1 Brake Rod Assembly 80 0 416F 9 1 Rotary Lat...

Page 16: ...16 Parts List Illustrations 1 2 3 4 33 5 7 36 9 13A 22 32 34 32A 31 13 12 35 8 37 32B 36A 6 11 21 23 ...

Page 17: ...rcled left will need to be removed by undoing these two nuts and bolts Now the heater bank can be folded until the traction spring is fully retracted ONLY WHEN THE CYLINDER IS FULLY RETRACTED should the clips holding the cylinder to the balls on both ends be removed See below Reverse the process to reinstall taking care to line the rotary latch with the rotary latch stud on the folding bank so tha...

Page 18: ... split pin and clevis pin on the Brake Rod 2 Screw Yoke on to tighten brake or off to loosen Reassemble Split Pin Yoke Clevis Pin The brake bar on the SR28 presses against the tire tread Therefore brake effectiveness is related to tire pressure Make sure the main wheels are kept at 40 psi pressure ...

Page 19: ...f the machine Replace the wheel if necessary Heaters Over time the heaters may begin to lose some of their original glow so that it takes longer to heat the asphalt One way to prevent this is to keep the propane tips orifices clear of debris The orifice is the small tip that injects the propane into the heater Use the supplied tip cleaner to clean out the orifice To do this attach compressed air o...

Page 20: ...will dislodge any debris that may be clogging the tip 6 Blow compressed air through the tip to remove debris from behind the orifice Reverse steps for re assembly When fully assembled apply soapy water blow compressed air through system to check for leaks Tighten any fitting that leaks Regular Maintenance Cont d Heaters cont d If cleaning the tip still doesn t restore the glow on the heater you ma...

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