AS2251 and AS2301 Asphalt Screed Caterpillar


Screed Heating

Usage:

AS2301 AWC

Burner System




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Inside Cover of Left Hand Control Box

------ WARNING! ------

No open fire within 50 feet of the screed area while lighting the screed burners. Personal injury could result from open fire.

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NOTICE

Fifteen minutes is the maximum heating time recommended. Overheating of the screed will warp the screed plates.





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Right Hand Control Box

The control panels for the screed burners are located on the screed. There are two control panels on the screed. The left control panel controls the left screed burners. The right control box has the control switch (1) for the screed burner fuel pump. The right control panel controls the right screed burners. There are two switches for the screed burners. Each set of screed burners has a switch that controls the glow plug and the fan. Each set of screed burners has a fuel control valve. Switch (2) controls the main burners. Switch (3) controls the burners on the screed extensions. The standard 2438 mm (8 ft) screed has two burners. Each standard screed extension has an additional burner. Some 914 mm (3 ft) screed extensions have an additional burner.

Screed Burner Starting

  1. Start the engine. Set the engine to low idle.



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  1. Close the fuel control valves.



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    Right Hand Control Box

  1. Move the screed fuel pump switch to the TIME position (2) .

  1. Hold the switch in the ON position (3) for a maximum of 10 seconds in order to warm the glow plug.

  1. Hold the switch in the ON position (3) . In order to start the burner, slowly open the fuel valve for the burner.

  1. When the fuel ignites, release the switch. The switch returns to the FAN position (4) .

  1. The burners will burn for 15 minutes in this position.

  1. Repeat the steps in order to light each burner.

    Note: Only light one burner at a time.

    Note: The ambient temperature and the asphalt mix will vary the amount of required usage of the screed burners. In order to avoid warping the screed wear plates, do not overheat the screed wear plates.

Screed Burner Shutdown




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  1. Close the fuel control valves.



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    Right Hand Control Box

  1. Move the screed fuel pump switch to the OFF position (1) .

  1. Close the gate valves.

  1. Allow the fans to circulate air through the combustion chambers for 10 minutes in order to disperse any remaining fumes. Move the control switches for the screed burners to the OFF position (5) .

Note: The screed fuel pump switch activates a 15 minute timer. The screed burner fuel pump turns off after 15 minutes. Move the fuel pump switch to the OFF position. Turn the fuel valves to the OFF position before you activate the screed burner fuel pump. Move the fuel pump switch to the TIME position in order to turn on the fuel pump.

Electric Heating System (If Equipped)




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(1) Main power button

(2) Main power indicator

(3) Low temperature indicator

(4) Temperature controller

(5) Medium temperature indicator

(6) High temperature indicator

(7) Error indicator

(8) Right extender's temperature indicator

(9) Right main temperature indicator

(10) Right extender's power indicator

(11) Right main power indicator

(12) Right extender's manual indicator

(13) Right extender's manual button

(14) Right main manual indicator

(15) Right main manual button

(16) Left main manual button

(17) Left main manual indicator

(18) Left extender's manual button

(19) Left extender's manual indicator

(20) Left main power indicator

(21) Left extender's power indicator

(22) Left main temperature indicator

(23) Left extender's temperature indicator

Main power button (1) - This button controls the burner system. The main power button (1) is only active when the generator is operating. When the screed's heaters are OFF, a single depression of the main power button (1) causes the heater's electronic control module to operate the screed's heaters. When the screed's heaters are ON, a single depression of the main power button (1) causes the heater's electronic control module to discontinue the operation of the screed's heaters.

Main power indicator (2) - The heater's electronic control module illuminates this indicator when the screed's heating system is in operation.

Low temperature indicator (3) - The low temperature indicator (3) will illuminate when the system is in the low temperature mode. The system defaults to this mode upon start-up. When the low temperature indicator (3) is illuminated, the temperature setpoint is 93 °C (200 °F), and the screed's heaters will operate until the temperature setpoint has been reached.

Note: If an error is detected for the temperature sensor, the manual mode is activated. In the manual mode, the temperature setpoint is 93 °C (200 °F), and the screed's heaters will operate for 30 minutes. The manual mode will only activate when an error message is present for the temperature sensor.

Temperature controller (4) - The temperature controller (4) allows the operator to choose between three temperature setpoints. The indicators above the temperature controller specify the selected temperature setpoint. When the temperature controller (4) is depressed, the system will increase the temperature setpoint to the next highest value. If the system is at the highest value, the system will cycle to the smallest temperature setpoint.

Medium temperature indicator (5) - The medium temperature indicator (5) will illuminate when the system is in the medium temperature mode. When the medium temperature indicator (5) is illuminated, the temperature setpoint is 116 °C (240 °F), and the screed's heaters will operate until the temperature setpoint has been reached.

Note: If an error is detected for the temperature sensor, the manual mode is activated. In the manual mode, the temperature setpoint is 116 °C (240 °F), and the screed's heaters will operate for 45 minutes. The manual mode will only activate when an error message is present for the temperature sensor.

High temperature indicator (6) - The high temperature indicator (6) will illuminate when the system is in the high temperature mode. When the high temperature indicator (6) is illuminated, the temperature setpoint is 132 °C (270 °F), and the screed's heaters will operate until the temperature setpoint has been reached.

Note: If an error is detected for the temperature sensor, the manual mode is activated. In the manual mode, the temperature setpoint is 132 °C (270 °F), and the screed's heaters will operate for 60 minutes. The manual mode will only activate when an error message is present for the temperature sensor.

Error indicator (7) - The error indicator (7) alerts the operator when there is a fault in the system. The electronic control module creates a sequence of flashes on the error indicator. Each flash sequence represents a specific fault in the system.

Right extender's temperature indicator (8) - The right extender's temperature indicator (8) will illuminate when the right extender has exceeded the temperature setpoint by 11 °C (52 °F). If the electronic control module detects a fault in this circuit, a flashing error code will appear.

Right main temperature indicator (9) - The right main temperature indicator (9) will illuminate when the right main screed plate has exceeded the selected temperature setpoint by 11 °C (52 °F). If the electronic control module detects a fault in this circuit, a flashing error code will appear.

Right extender's power indicator (10) - The right extender's power indicator (10) will illuminate when power is available to the right extender's heater. If the heater's electronic control module detects a fault in the circuit, a flashing error code will appear.

Right main power indicator (11) - The right main power indicator (11) will illuminate when power is available to the right main heater. If the heater's electronic control module detects a fault in the circuit, a flashing error code will appear.

Right extender's manual indicator (12) - The right extender's manual indicator (12) will illuminate when the right extender is in the manual heating mode.

Right extender's manual button (13) - The right extender's manual button (13) allows the operator to manually heat the right extender plate when the temperature sensor contains a fault. A single depression of the button will toggle the function between ON and OFF.

Right main manual indicator (14) - The right main manual indicator (14) will illuminate when the right main screed plate is in manual heating mode.

Right main manual button (15) - The right main manual button (15) allows the operator to manually heat the right main screed plate when the temperature sensor contains a fault. A single depression of the button will toggle the function between ON and OFF.

Left main manual button (16) - The left main manual button (16) allows the operator to manually heat the left main screed plate when the temperature sensor contains a fault. A single depression of the button will toggle the function between ON and OFF.

Left main manual indicator (17) - The left main manual indicator will illuminate when the left main screed plate is in manual heating mode.

Left extender's manual button (18) - The left extender's manual button allows the operator to manually heat the left extender plate when the temperature sensor contains a fault. A single depression of the button will toggle the function between ON and OFF.

Left extender's manual indicator (19) - The left extender's manual indicator will illuminate when the left extender is in the manual heating mode.

Left main power indicator (20) - The left main power indicator (20) will illuminate when power is available to the left main heater. If the heater's electronic control module detects a fault in the circuit, a flashing error code will appear.

Left extender's power indicator (21) - The left extender's power indicator (21) will illuminate when power is available to the left extender's heater. If the heater's electronic control module detects a fault in the circuit, a flashing error code will appear.

Left main temperature indicator (22) - The left main temperature indicator (22) will illuminate when the left main screed plate has exceeded the selected temperature setpoint by 11 °C (52 °F). If the electronic control module detects a fault in this circuit, a flashing error code will appear.

Left extender's temperature indicator (23) - The left extender's temperature indicator (23) will illuminate when the left extender has exceeded the temperature setpoint by 11 °C (52 °F). If the electronic control module detects a fault in this circuit, a flashing error code will appear.

Note: All of the status indicators are green. The error indicator is amber.

The ambient air temperature and the asphalt temperature will determine the appropriate setting for the heater.

Screed Heater Error Codes

Table 1
Fault Code     Flash Sequence  (1)     Device at Fault     Cause of Fault     System Check point    
1     long long long short     Left hand extender heater circuit     The generator is not switched on, or the generator is operating outside of normal power range.     Check that the generator is on. Check the circuit breaker.    
2     short short short long     Left hand main heater circuit     The generator is not switched on, or the generator is operating outside of normal power range.     Check that the generator is on. Check the circuit breaker.    
3     long short short long     Right hand main heater sensor     The generator is not switched on, or the generator is operating outside of normal power range.     Check that the generator is on. Check the circuit breaker.    
4     short long short long     Right hand extender heater circuit     The generator is not switched on, or the generator is operating outside of normal power range.     Check that the generator is on. Check the circuit breaker.    
5     long long short long     Engine sensor     The sensor is operating outside normal operating range.     Check engine RPM/load factor signal loss    
6     short short long long     Screed can bus link     The link has been broken or disconnected.     Check for signal loss from the can bus.    
7     long long short short     Left hand extender temperature sensor circuit     Sensor operating outside of the sensors normal operating range or sensor has a fault.     Check temperature sensor for correct operation, check temperature of screed base plate.    
8     short short long short     Left hand main temperature sensor circuit     Sensor operating outside of the sensors normal operating range or sensor has a fault.     Check temperature sensor for correct operation, check temperature of screed base plate.    
9     long short long short     Right hand extender temperature sensor     Sensor operating outside of the sensors normal operating range or sensor has a fault.     Check temperature sensor for correct operation, check temperature of screed base plate.    
10     short long long short     Right hand extender temperature sensor     Sensor operating outside of the sensors normal operating range or sensor has a fault.     Check temperature sensor for correct operation, check temperature of screed base plate.    
( 1 ) For this table, the flash sequence determines the type of error that is present. The red led will flash four times. The term short refers to a half second illumination of the led. The term long refers to a one second illumination of the led.

Table 2
Fault Mode     Fault Detected     Set Point Indicator     Power Indicator    
Run Mode     None     On if set point temperature is reached     On if heater is active. Off otherwise    
No current to heater when active     Section heater circuit has a fault     Flash once per second     Flash once per second, heater disabled    
Low heater current     Section heater circuit has a fault     Not affected     Flash twice per second, heater disabled    
High heater current     Section heater circuit has a fault     Not affected     Flash three times per second, heater disabled    
Heater on and no temperature change within the allowed time     Section heater circuit fault     Flash once per second     Off, heater disabled    

Starting the Heater for the Screed

  1. Start the engine. Allow the engine and the machine to properly warm up. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for your paver for the procedure on starting the engine and for warming up the machine.

  1. Turn on the generator for the paver. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for your paver for information on the generator control.

  1. Press on/off control button (1) in order to turn on the heater for the screed. The power on indicator (1a) will illuminate.

    Note: When the heater for the screed is turned on, all of the indicators will illuminate momentarily as a system check.

    Note: The set point of the temperature is automatically set at the low temperature setting at the initial start-up.

  1. Press the button for the temperature control (2) in order to select the desired temperature setting. Press and release the button for the temperature control (2) in order to scroll through the different temperature settings.

Note: The heating time for the screed will not decrease if you select a higher temperature setting.

Shutting Down the Heater for the Screed

  1. Press on/off control button (1) in order to turn off the heater for the screed.

  1. Turn off the generator for the paver. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for your paver for information on the generator control.

Manual Overrides for the Heater on the Screed

The manual override can be used when a failure of the temperature sensor occurs. When a failure of a temperature sensor occurs, the indicator will flash. The indicator will flash once per second. Press the manual override button for the burner that has the sensor failure. The heater will operate for a predetermined amount of time. The duration of the heater operation will depend on the temperature setting that is selected. When the low temperature setting is selected, the screed will heat for 30 minutes. When the medium temperature setting is selected, the screed will heat for 45 minutes. When the high temperature setting is selected, the screed will heat for 60 minutes. After a predetermined amount of time, the heater for the screed will turn off. You can continue to press the manual override button in order to operate the heater for the screed until the sensor can be repaired or replaced.

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