TM 5-3800-205-10-2
ADVANCED MACHINE OPERATION AND JOB SITE MANAGEMENT
GUIDELINES - CONTINUED
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DUST CONTROL OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
2.
Dust Control Operations.
a.
Adjust spray heads on upper spray bar, as required, in accordance with Machine Services and Configuration
Changes/Adjustments above.
WARNING
Do NOT handle any substance, to be added to water distributor tank, without first reading manufacturer's
handling precautions as printed on label. Wear appropriate protective gear, as required by safety and medical
personnel. Do NOT increase concentration of substance used. Do NOT smoke, as some compounds may be
flammable. Failure to follow this warning may cause injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
b.
Fill tank with appropriate dust palliative amendment mixed with water, in accordance with Tank Mixing Operation
c.
Travel to job site.
NOTE
Making several passes to discharge dust palliative solution is preferable to making one pass, where applica-
tion is so heavy that flooding of soil results.
d.
Spray dust palliative, using pressure discharge from upper spray bar (WP 0005 00). Make successive passes and
ensure an appropriate overlap of coverage. Monitor results and adjust coverage volume as needed: too heavy an
application will result in flooding or formation of puddles, and will be a waste of material; too light an application
will not achieve desired results.
CAUTION
Do NOT leave machine after operation without flushing/rinsing tank, if tank amendments were used during
mission. Tank must be clean and dry to ensure effectiveness of subsequent operations. Improper cleaning
will result in accumulation and build-up of amendments in tank. Premature failure or damage to plumbing or
pump may result. Effectiveness of amendments used may also be reduced.
e.
Be sure to flush and rinse, drain, and dry tank (WP 0005 00) after dust control operations are completed.
COMPACTION OPERATIONS
1.
Introduction.
a.
Soil is made up of three elements, in varying ratios: soil content, water, and air. When soil is compacted, the ratio
of air and water is reduced, creating a hard surface with improved weight-bearing and drainage characteristics.
Compaction provides a suitable surface for follow-on vehicles, landing zones, airfields, etc.
b.
A fully loaded water distributor may be used as an effective tool on any job site for deep compaction of up to 12 in.
(30 cm) of the surface. Compaction involves taking advantage of the machine's weight by distributing wheel loads
over a large area.
NOTE
Optimum moisture content for compaction is 10-15%.
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