SMARTASH 14 D-044 Rev 008
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SmartAsh OPERATION
CAUTION: Operator must wear safety glasses and gloves at all times during
operation.
1. When burning oil-soaked absorbents, place a layer of unused absorbents in
the drum first. This will absorb free liquids that drain from oily materials
during burn. Load the oily materials. NOTE: The drum has expanded rings
that encircle it. These are called rolling hoops. Do not put load material
above the top hoop. Ample space over the load encourages good start-up
and efficient burn.
2. Prepare the load for ignition by adding a top layer of paper or cardboard.
The paper supplies a fast, easy initial fuel source for start-up. If load
appears difficult to ignite, lay a section of newspaper on top of the load
with one corner in forward area.
WARNING: DO NOT USE GASOLINE TO START THE BURN.
3. Place lid on drum with inlet pipe pointing to rear and the clamps resting on
top of the lid. Lift lid and slide it to the rear between arms of cart handle,
leaving front part of drum uncovered.
4. Insert air hose in lid.
5. Light prepared segment of paper. Turn on power.
6. When fire is established, grasp front and back lid handles and place lid on
the drum.
7. Apply clamps as follows:
Lower all clamps to rim of lid.
Push all clamps inward toward drum. If clamp encounters resistance, it
is because screw attached to hand wheel is sticking out below clamp and
obstructing clamp movement. Correct by spinning hand wheel counter-
clockwise to retract screw.
When clamps are in position against drum, tighten all clamps evenly so
that lid fits properly. This will ensure a good seal.
Clamps are in the correct position when the back end of the clamp is
flush with back end of clamp mounting bracket.
When applying clamps, walk to the back of the unit from clamp to clamp
to avoid the exhaust stream. NOTE: Unit may briefly smoke until it
reaches the operating temperature.
8. Take position behind the cart. Turn control latch slowly from START to RUN
until visible and audible signs indicate fire is burning vigorously.
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