Graco 257500, 258699 important safety instructions Box lever rod/lever arm

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

 

Solution

Ragged edges and gaps in line

• Material temperature is too low

Raise material temperature

 

• Thermolazerspeed is too fast

• Wait for change in ambient condi-

 

 

 

tions to remove moisture

 

 

• Reduce Thermolazerspeed

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Swollen rounded line

• Material temperature is too high

Lower material temperature

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Material shadows on sides

Uneven road surface

Apply to even road surfaces

 

• Die is not evenly riding on sub-

Remove debris from screed box

 

 

strate

 

lever rod

 

 

 

Inspect/replace damaged screed

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box lever rod/lever arm

 

 

 

 

Line is wavy

Strong road surface camber

Apply so camber does not influ-

 

 

 

 

ence application

 

Incorrect Thermolazeroperation

Use correct application methods

 

 

 

 

(for example, try locking swivel

 

 

 

 

wheel)

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Cracks in line

Cracks in road surface

Repair cracks

 

Temperature stress from

Lower temperature in material

 

 

overheating

 

 

 

• Material applied too cold

Increase material temperature

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Material applied too thin

Slow Thermolazerspeed to

 

 

 

 

apply thicker material

Rough edges and lines in surface

Material temperature is too low

Raise material temperature

 

• Material is overheated or scorched

Lower material temperature

 

• Moisture in road surface

Wait until road surface is dry

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Jagged line ends; material drips

Die does not fully close

Clean die

between lines

• Debris caught in die

Clear debris from die

 

 

Worn die gate

Replace die gate

 

Worn die trough

Replace die trough

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Broken spring

Replace spring

 

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