Air Burners T300 Manual de usuario
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Operating Manual
T300
Trailer Mounted Trench Burner
Equipped With HATZ 4H50-TIC Tier 4 Diesel Engine and Fluid Coupling
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”Better Economically - Better Environmentally”
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Caution
The T300 Trench Burner as “Trailer-Mounted Machinery” is
“Non-self-propelled Agricultural/Forestry/Construction
Equipment”
The T300 Trench Burner furnished with a VIN is street legal. Its GVWR is
6600 lb. (3000 kg). An appropriate hitch system on the towing vehicle is re-
quired (Ball Size 2-5/16 in. or 58.75 mm).
Ensure the towing vehicle is equipped with an appropriate brake controller .
(See also “T300 Trailer Towing Checklist on Page 33). Familiarity with all state
and local trailer towing regulations and ordinances is advised.
While working under the cowling to perform maintenance tasks, secure the
cowling with an appropriate prop rod.
Contact Air Burners, Inc. should you require any assistance regarding the op-
eration and maintenance of your T300 Trench Burner. Send Email to
support@airburners.com, call 772-220-7303 or 888-566-3900 and ask for
Customer Support.
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Caution
Please, read and understand all Warning Notices before operating this
machine and always wear Protective Personal Equipment (PPE).
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WARNING:
1
Should any repairs become necessary that require welding on your T300
Trench Burner, you MUST first physically remove the Electronic Control
Module (ECM) from the computer controlled Diesel engine. 1Follow the in-
structions below. If you need help, call Customer Support at 772-220-7303.
HATZ 4H50
ECM Removal Steps
1. Unsnap Latches 1 and 2
2. Remove Bolts A1 and A2
3. Unplug both connectors
4. Remove Bolts B1, B2, B3 and
B4
5. Remove the two brackets
6. The ECM can now be re-
moved and stored away
7. Re-install all in reverse order.
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INDEX
WELDING REPAIR WARNING……………………………………………………Page ii
PRINCIPLE OF AIR CURTAIN INCINERATION............................................ Page 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF T300 ............................................................. Page 2
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................ Page 4
T300 COMPONENTS .................................................................................... Page 7
HOW TO SET UP THE MACHINE................................................................. Page 8
MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY WINCH OPERATION ............................................. Page 13
HOW TO BUILD A PIT ................................................................................... Page 14
STANDARD T300 PIT DIMENSIONS ............................................................ Page 15
SITE PREPARATION..................................................................................... Page 16
LOADING AND STARTING THE FIRE .......................................................... Page 19
HOW TO FEED A FIRE ................................................................................. Page 22
HOW TO BURN FIRE DOWN FOR SHUTDOWN ......................................... Page 23
HOW TO CLEAN OUT THE PIT .................................................................... Page 24
HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR TRANSPORT ............................. Page 25
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................... Page 26
MAINTENANCE AND CARE.......................................................................... Page 27
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION OF TWIN V-BELTS ...................................... Page 29
OPENING COWLING FOR MAJOR MAINTENANCE.................................... Page 31
SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS - HATZ 4H50 TIC ENGINE ......................... Page 32
T300 TRAILER TOWING CHECKLIST .......................................................... Page 33
TRAILER WIRING DIAGRAM . ...................................................................... Page 34
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF BRAKE SHOES .......................................... Appendix A
HATZ ENGINE OVERVIEW (COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION) ..... ...…...Appendix B
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T-Series Trench Burner
(Hitch/Winch Assembly May Vary)
T300 Trench Burner at Perfect Pit
This leads to a video on Trench Burner operation
https://airburners.net/videos/abvid_trenchb/t300_setup.mp4
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PRINCIPLE OF AIR CURTAIN INCINERATION
Air curtain incinerators are designed primarily as a pollution control device. Using a diesel engine
driven fan, these machines generate a curtain of air with a very particular mass flow and velocity.
This curtain of air acts as a trap over the top of an earthen trench or thermal ceramic lined firebox.
The wood debris is dumped into the trench or firebox and then ignited (usually with a propane torch
or with a small amount of diesel) just as you would light any other pile of wood you intended to burn.
Once the fire has gained strength the air curtain is turned on. The air curtain traps most of the
smoke particles and causes them to re-burn under the air curtain where the temperatures can ex-
ceed 1,800º F. These machines do not inject any fuels into the fire, the fire is sustained only by add-
ing more wood waste. The air from the air curtain is not heated. The only fuel used in the continuous
operation is that of the diesel engine driven fan.
1. Manifold and nozzles that create the air
curtain over the earthen pit (burn chamber).
2. Wall of earthen pit (30 ft. long, 8 ft. wide &
min. 8-10 ft. deep).
3. Clean wood waste to be burned.
4. High velocity air curtain.
5. Continued air flow over-oxygenates fire
keeping temperatures high.
Scan for video
“Open Pile Burning vs
Air Curtain Burning”
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF T300
The T300 is a mobile air curtain burner which is used in combination with an earthen pit or trench
made to function as the combustion chamber. The T300 unit is a fully self-contained, trailer mounted
system that includes a power plant, fluid drive system (automatic clutch), blower fan, manifolds, car-
rier pipe and fuel tanks.
This unit does not require assembly on site, as the carrier pipe and manifolds deploy and unfold.
The Diesel engine drives a fan which produces high velocity air. This high velocity air is directed
down the carrier pipe to the manifold. The carrier pipe is an important safety element, as it gives the
machine the required “set-back” from the fire. This set-back will help protect the machine, if the fire
gets too high or if the wind changes direction.
Once in the manifold, the air is evenly distributed across the burning trench through the manifold
nozzles. Air is directed across the top and down into the combustion zone. The curtain of air acts as
a top over the pit, trapping particulates (PM or small airborne particles) and adding oxygen to the
combustion zone, thereby generating a hotter more complete fire.
Temperature achieved by this unit while burning clean wood and other vegetative waste can range
between 1,000º F and 1,800º F.
The air flow coupled with the recommended dimensions of the pit creates an after-burner effect. By
re-circulating the air under the curtain, residence time of the particulates is increased long enough
for their effective combustion with very little smoke escaping.
T300 Carrier Pipe Fully Extended
Manifolds Fully Extended
T300 Carrier Pipe with Manifolds Folded
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All of this is carefully engineered to provide the correct amount of air at the correct velocity. It is
sometimes thought that more air flow will actually increase the burn rate. This is INCORRECT.
Modifying the air flow will actually have the opposite effect and reduce the machine’s through-
put. Additionally it will reduce the machine’s ability to meet air quality minimum standards.
There is a maximum rate at which wood can burn. Trying to exceed that rate by adding more air
to an air curtain burner causes two major problems:
1. It will cool the fire reducing combustion efficiency creating more smoke (carbon dioxide and
nitrogen enriched). This will begin a circular effect of further reducing the oxygen and further
reducing combustion efficiency. The result is your through-put drops and smoke increases.
2. Increasing the air flow beyond design standards will over pressurize the pit causing larger
sized particles to be ejected from the pit. Besides violating the EPA limits for PM (particulate
matter) the larger hotter embers ejected will pose a much greater fire hazard.
T300 Specifications
Model Overall Size
L × W × H
Trench Size
L × W × D
Weight
(Tongue)*
Fuel
Consumption**
gal/hr.
T300 27' 5” × 8' 2" × 7' 4" 30' × 8' × 10’ 6,500 lb.
(750 lb.) 2.7
* Hitch Select Appropriate Class Hitch for Trailer Towing.
** Diesel Engine: HATZ 4H50-TIC (Tier 4 Final). Diesel fuel consumption rated at average oper-
ating RPM and is approximate.
Drive System: Fluid Drive (Automatic Clutch) & multi-belt drive.
NOTE: All weights and dimensions are approximate. Subject to change without notice.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF T300
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The Air Curtain Burner operator is dealing with fire on a daily basis; it is very important that each
and every individual involved with the machine be aware of and practice very rigid safety precau-
tions.
When you are running the machine, you are responsible for assuring that it is operated in the safest
possible manner at all times. During the burning operations there may not be any signs of smoke
from the trench, but small hot embers will always be coming out. These embers rise up on the hot
gases from the fire. Operators must be aware of the area around the unit to insure “spot fires” do not
ignite. If you notice something wrong, correct it immediately, and if you cannot correct it, find some-
one who can and/or shut down the machine.
The T300 is very safe as long as it is used and operated in the manner for which it was designed;
however, it will be no safer than an open fire burning above ground when it is not being used and
operated properly.
Basic Safety Points:
1. Personnel should not enter the pit while building it.
There is always the danger of the pit collapsing. Personnel must not enter the pit. The pit should
be secured and marked to prevent anyone from falling in.
2. Once the pit is in use the area should be restricted.
The area around the pit should be controlled by the trained operators. If the pit is to be re-used
the next day, then a security guard and secure fencing should be used around the pit to insure
no animals or persons will fall in. If the pit is not to be reused then the fire should be extinguished
and the pit filled in with dirt. The operators must monitor the activities around the pit at all times.
3. The Machine must only be operated with the cowling closed and secured.
The top cowling provides a guard for the drive belts and fan inlet. There is a risk of serious injury,
if the machine is run with the cowling open.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU BEGIN BURNING OPERATIONS
DANGER: Falling into the fire pit will cause serious injury or death.
DANGER: Watch for DANGER NOTICES throughout this manual.
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DANGER: The above distances serve as a GUIDELINE ONLY! You MUST ALWAYS
observe the down range area regardless of the wind speed. You must always observe
local fire ordinances and directives from the local fire department or other authorities.
4. The Machine should be placed on cleared, level ground.
The placement or positioning of the machine on the job site can be very important. The machine
should be placed in a manner to give the greatest clearance on the downwind side of the pit. The
unit should be placed on level ground to facilitate proper positioning of the manifold alongside the
pit.
5. The Machine should be placed such that no combustible material is within a minimum of
100 foot clearance in any direction.
The machine should not be located over combustibles, such as dry grass, brush or peat moss. In
addition, hot embers will escape from the pit and, depending on the wind, will land on the ground
around the unit. The unit should not be located within 100 ft. of any combustible material.
The waste material to be burned during the day’s operation can be staged within the 100 ft. pe-
rimeter to facilitate loading. The operator must monitor the loading pile to insure embers do not
ignite the loading pile. The combustible materials to be stored for burning at a later date must be
stored outside the 100 ft. perimeter or in accordance with the chart below which suggests adjust-
ments for wind speed.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
WIND SPEED VS. SAFE DISTANCE
Wind Speed
mph
Approximate Safe Distance for:
Structures (Houses, etc.)
ft.
Woods/Trees
ft.
Stored Brush Piles
ft.
10 300 150 100
12 300 150 100
14 300 200 150
16 400 250 150
18 400 250 200
20 500 250 200
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