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ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR
Qualification Test Code:
QLF120 Contracted Qualification Test A = Acceptable U = Unacceptable C = Comments Given an operational asphalt unit, the candidate will perform the following tasks: A. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: The candidate correctly: _____1. Checked fluid levels – cold check._____2. Checked air cleaner system – serviced if required. _____3. Checked tire pressures. _____4. Inspected tires for cuts/tread wear/proper mounting. _____5. Lubricated unit as required. _____6. Inspected hydraulic lines and connections. _____7. Verified asphalt covering flues at least 6 inches. _____8. Verified type of asphalt in tank. _____9. Checked for asphalt leaks. _____10. Checked for charged fire extinguisher. _____11. Verified HAZMAT decals are in proper place. _____12. Checked towing pintle on trailer and truck. (trailer units only) _____13. Checked propane valves off and for leaks. (if equipped) _____14. Checked diesel/kerosene valves off and for leaks. (if equipped) _____15. Checked spray bar and hand wand tips/valves for correct angle/size. _____16. Checked thermometer well for oil and thermometer serviceable. _____17. Checked oil level in clutch. (trailer units only) _____18. Checked flues for obstructions. _____19. Checked lights and rotating beacon. _____20. Started engine – verified fluid levels. _____21. Verified hydraulic fluid levels again and temperature. (distributors only) _____22. Verified air pressure build-up. (distributors only) Comments: ___________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
B. HEATING ASPHALT MATERIAL: The candidate correctly: _____1. Disconnected trailer from truck. (trailer units only)_____2. Moved truck from heat site. (trailer units only) _____3. Leveled asphalt tank. _____4. Opened flue stack covers. _____5. Verified all valves were closed. _____6. Placed fire extinguisher on ground close-by. _____7. Ignited the burners. _____8. Adjusted burner fuel pressure gauge. _____9. Adjusted burners for best heat possibility. _____10. Monitored asphalt temperature. _____11. Placed unit in tank circulation. _____12. Shutdown burners when asphalt was at shooting temperature. _____13. Monitored entire heating cycle. _____14. Connected truck to trailer. (trailer units only) Comments: ___________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
C. SET-UP UNIT FOR SPRAYING ASPHALT MATERIAL: The candidate correctly: _____1. Placed the unit in tank circulation._____2. Placed the unit in bar circulation. _____3. Placed the unit in spraying out of spray bar. _____4. Placed the unit in hand-spraying. _____5. Placed the unit in bar suck-back. (if equipped) _____6. Operated all controls. Comments: ___________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
D. SPRAYING ASPHALT MATERIAL: The candidate correctly: _____1. Set-up unit for application rate to spray._____2. Set-up asphalt pump for correct output. _____3. Coordinated with truck driver for correct speed for rate to shoot. (trailers only) _____4. Lowered spray bar to required height. _____5. Set spray bar to required height. _____6. Maintained speed during spray operation. _____7. Maintained pump output during spray operation. _____8. Maintained spray pressure during spraying operation. (trailers only) _____9. Placed the unit in spray bar suck-back. _____10. Shut off all valves. Comments: ___________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
E. CLEANING UNIT: The candidate correctly: _____1. Evacuated asphalt from the spray bar and hand wand._____2. Used cleaning solution. _____3. Put diesel in the asphalt pump. _____4. Exercised the asphalt pump with diesel/kerosene in it. _____5. Flushed the hand wand. _____6. Closed diesel valve. Comments: ___________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Training Catalog Table of Contents |
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