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LeeBoy Model 8510E Conveyor Paver 5-19
Maintenance
Alternator
The alternator supplies electrical power to electronic
controls and charges the battery. Its built-in regulator
controls voltage output. (Figure 5-23)
Figure 5-23. Alternator
Use the following precautions to prevent damage to the
alternator or regulator:
• Never polarize the alternator.
• Never ground any alternator terminals or circuits.
• Always disconnect the battery before disconnecting
or connecting the alternator.
• Never disconnect the alternator while machine is
operating.
• Ensure wiring is properly connected before
connecting the battery.
• Always connect a booster battery in the proper
polarity: negative (-) to negative (-) and positive (+) to
positive (+).
Electric Heat Control Box
(Option)
The electric heat control box contains the element
breakers and main outputs for the screed heating
system. Powered at 240 VAC, each element has two
circuit breakers. (Figure 5-24) Refer to the electrical
schematic in Section 6 for detailed information.
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Figure 5-24. Electric Heat Elements
1 - Generator Circuit Breaker
2 - Generator Speed Controller
3 - Element Circuit Breakers
4 - Power On Toggle
5 - Heat On Button
6 - Toggle for Left/Right Endgates
7 - Wire Junction Block
8 - Heating Element Relays