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- Page 1 HMT4000T shown w/optional equipment Marathon Equipment Inc. 4390 Corporate Drive Burlington, Ontario, L7L 5R3 www.marathonequipmentinc.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: General Information Equipment Registration Form Contacting Marathon General Equipment Safety and Precautions Transporting Your Marathon Equipment Trailer Wheel Torque Trailer Wheel Repair or Replacement Section 2: Operating Instructions Introduction to the HMT Filling the HMT with Asphalt Material... -
Page 3: Section 1: General Information
Registration of your Marathon Equipment offers several benefits, including the ability to receive technical bulletins, important safety or service information updates, and notifications or safety recall information... -
Page 4: General Equipment Safety And Precautions
Make sure not to alter or modify the equipment. If equipment has to be modified • at all, please call Marathon Equipment directly or your local distributor for approval. Do not overfill material beyond recommended capacity of equipment. - Page 5 Marathon or your dealer for clarification before attempting to use this machine. Marathon Equipment Inc. will not assume liability for any injury or damages caused by improper use, inadequate training or improper or inadequate maintenance of this machine.
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Page 6: Transporting Your Marathon Equipment
Transporting Your Marathon Equipment For trailer mounted equipment: Ensure tires are inflated according to their specifications. • Ensure the hitch bolts are tight and check the wheel lug nuts DAILY. See Trailer Wheel Torque section • for further information. Always use safety chains and fasten them in a criss-cross pattern. -
Page 7: Trailer Wheel Torque
Marathon Equipment Inc. stocks rims and tires designed specifically for your equipment to meet your replacement needs. Please contact your distributor or Marathon directly for more information. -
Page 8: Section 2: Operating Instructions
Misuse of this equipment may result in damage, injury or death. Marathon Equipment Inc. provides this manual and relies on the purchaser to make certain the safe operating procedures are understood by the person(s) who will be operating the equipment. -
Page 9: Hmt Safety
The HMT is now ready to be towed to the job site and put in operation. Review the topic Transporting Your Marathon Equipment in Section 1 for detailed information on towing your HMT. HMT Safety Do not overheat the asphalt, as this will cause it to lose valuable oils and reduce its binding action. Refer •... -
Page 10: Maintaining The Hmt
When asphalt material reaches application temperature and operators are ready to apply, open the rear • door(s). If equipped with chains to secure doors, ensure each chain is secure using the supplied clasps at the edge of the rear panel near the doors. If an adequate quantity of asphalt does not fall on the heated shoveling platform on opening the door(s), •... -
Page 11: Section 3: Burner And Automatic Temperature Controller Instructions
300,000 to 500,000 Btu Installing the Propane Bottle Marathon has provided one or more bottle holders on your unit for operators to mount a given sized propane cylinder to the machine for transport and on job site operations. Typical bottle holders range in size from those designed to hold 20lb through 40lb cylinders, and those made for 100lb cylinders. -
Page 12: Lighting The Burner(S)
Testing for leaks: Refer to your local propane or gas regulations for testing requirements in your area. In the absence of testing standards and regulations, Marathon recommends the following test: the burner firing valve is closed. With an approved leak detection fluid or soapy water, pour over or spray on the connection between the POL and the tank valve. -
Page 13: Shutting Down The Burner System
NOTE On oil jacketed machines, there will be a delay between the oil bath reaching desired temperature and the material reaching temperature. WARNING Do not overheat oil or material. All heated equipment is equipped with calibrated thermometers so operators can verify temperature of oil and material. Do not set the propane pressure regulator above 25 PSI. -
Page 14: Long Term Storage
Long Term Storage Remove the burner by loosening the setscrews and removing the propane hose. Clean the burner using light air pressure. If the burner is not going to be used for a period of time it is best to store it indoors. Burners should be oiled and covered if stored outdoors. - Page 15 HMT4000T Parts List Part# Qty. Description Trailer System: 06-1155HD Axle Assembly 7000lb. Each – Item # 3 06-1110B Trailer safety chain, Grade 70 – Item # 3 Trailer safety hook with clips 06-1111 – Item # 3 Trailer safety chain midlink - 06-1112 –...
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Page 16: Propane Schematic
Propane Schematic... -
Page 17: Warranty Policy
This warranty excludes and is in substitution for any implied conditions and warranty’s arising under the Sale of Goods Act or any other statue. Except as set forth above, Marathon Equipment Inc. shall have no obligation or liability howsoever caused, whether said damages be special, consequential or... -
Page 18: Warranty Exclusions
Heating systems, hydraulic components, material pump and hoses, applicator valves and electrical components damaged or defective as a result of accident, alteration, abuse, improper use, normal wear or other cause beyond Marathon’s control, or failures of these components that may occur 60 days after delivery.
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