Trout River release agent tank operation procedure

RELEASE AGENT TANK Operating Procedure

Luke Hierlihy luke@troutriverindustries.ca

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Contents Safety ................................................................................................................................................2 Release agents ...................................................................................................................................3 Filling tank .........................................................................................................................................4 Use ....................................................................................................................................................5 Contact us .........................................................................................................................................6

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Safety The Trout River Trailer is not “just a trailer”, it is also a powerful machine with various mechanisms that could be potentially dangerous, the following are some general safety rules pertaining to trout river trailers: • • • • • •

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Never enter trailer with conveyor in operation When conveyor is running be sure to keep all body parts, clothing, etc. clear of inspection doors, conveyor belt, or any other moving parts; failure to do so could result in serious injury Be aware of the tailgate position, and stand clear when opening or closing When trailer is unloading be sure to stand clear of the rear of the trailer, as to not get injured from load exiting the tub Ladder is designed for a maximum of 250 pounds; do not exceed this limit. Top ladder rung is not meant to be a step, it is only there as a “hand-hold”; do not use as a step Trailer hydraulic system is designed to run in access of 2500 psi, this amount of pressure could be very dangerous; always take care when connecting hydraulic lines, that it is done properly, and replace any damaged hydraulic components immediately. Always be sure system pressure is relieved before maintenance o Always connect return line first and disconnect last Air system can also be dangerous, be aware of air lines, that they are not damaged, and relieve system pressure before maintenance When working on the trailer, be sure all power systems are disconnected, unless otherwise instructed or needed, always be aware of present dangers

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Release agents Release agents are a liquid used to coat the belt and walls of the trailer, and its purpose is to reduce the ability of your hauled material to stick to the tub of the trailer. Trout River offers a release agent tank which is filled with a release agent, and then pressurized from the trucks air supply, to enable drivers to spray down their trailers.

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A variety of different release agents are available, for different materials and temperatures Release agents can be bought in small, or large quantities If an improper release agent is used, the load may get contaminated, and rejected Many environmentally friendly, non contaminating options are available Many are water soluble, and can be mixed with water to increase cost effectiveness

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Filling tank Before filling tank be sure that the supply air is turned off • • •

Remove fill cap Add release agent Put cap back on, and tighten down to be sure the O-ring seals o Be sure O-ring is on cap, and that it is in good condition

Fill cap

Air supply lever

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Use To use the release agent tank, the fill cap must be on, and the tank must have a release agent in it •

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Turn on air supply valve o This will pressurize the tank o This valve is generally located on the top right of the tank Turn on the hose valve o This is located at the bottom center of the tank The nozzle is ready to spray at this point

Nozzle

Air supply lever

Hose valve

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Contact us

I hope you found this helpful. For any questions regarding this procedure, or to request a different procedure, please contact me.

Luke Hierlihy Dealer support Representative luke@troutriverindustries.ca 902-853-1614 Troutriverindustries.ca