Item P7 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: December 11 2013 Division: COW COWU Administrator
Bulk Item: Ycs No _ Department: County Administrator
Staff Contact/Phone#:Rhonda Haag,453-8774
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a two year contract with Rudy Krause Construction to
perform a demonstration project in the Lower Keys to locally incinerate and grind yard waste at a cost
of$60 per ton not to exceed 10,000 tons per year.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The County wishes to assess its long-term options for processing its solid
waste in the future, and therefore wishes to implement a local Yard Waste Incinerating and Mulching
Demonstration Project(herein after referred to as"Project")to determine the actual costs, benefits and
issues related to incinerating and mulching yard waste in Monroe County, identifying potential users
for the mulch,ash or other products and potential income from the sale of these end products.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
• October 16, 2013 the BOCC discussed solid waste issues and was presented with an option for
burning of yard waste under a demonstration project in the lower Keys.
• November 20, 2013 the BOCC approved entering into negotiations with Rudy Krause for a
lower Keys demonstration project for the burning and grinding of yard waste.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval
TOTAL COST: NTE $1.2 Mon I INDIRECT COST: BUDGETED: Yes __X_No
DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE: N/A
COST TO COUNTY: 60/ton SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes— No X AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County A { O �chasing Risk Manage mentu
DOCUMENTATION: Included X Not Required
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM#_AD#
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMSSIONERS
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract with: Rudy Krause Const. contract#
Effective . December 11,2013Expiration ate: Dber I1, 015
Contract os 'ption:
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not to exceed 10,000 tons per year at a cost of$6 ton for grinding and incinerationor$600,000
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Contract Manager. Rhondag - 8774 CAD M.S.#26
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for BOCC meeting on 12-11-2013 Amenda Deadline: 11-27-201
CONTRACT COSTS
FToWlDolfllaur Value of Contract: 1.2 Current Year Portion: $420,000
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ADDMONAL COSTS Estimated Ongoing Costs: yr For. NIA
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CONTRACTREVIEW
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Comments:
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Yard Waste Incineration
And Mulching Demonstration
Project Contract
THIS CONTRACT, entered this day of , 2013,by and between the
Board of COUNTY Commissioners of Monroe COUNTY, Florida(hereafter"COUNTY" or
"Board"), and Rudy Krause Construction,whose address is 26351 Old State Road, Ramrod Key,
FL 33042(hereafter"CONTRACTOR").
WHEREAS, in order for the COUNTY to assess long-term options for its solid waste
Project in the future,the COUNTY wishes to implement a local Yard Waste Incinerating and
Mulching Demonstration Project(herein after referred to as"Project")to determine the benefits
of incinerating and mulching yard waste in Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR has agreed to exclusively provide the services to
implement the project and to provide data for the COUNTY to review and depend on to
determine the long term benefits, issues and possible reductions in overall disposal cost to the
COUNTY's solid waste program;
WHEREAS, the Transfer station operator/haul out contractor has agreed to weigh and
transport the yard waste from the Cudjoe and/or Long Key transfers station at the COUNTY's
direction and deliver it to the CONTRACTOR's site at 26351 Old State Road, Ramrod Key, FL
(hereinafter referred to as"Site");
WHEREAS, it is of utmost importance that the yard waste is properly weighed to ensure
accurate reporting/data collection of this demonstration project and because payment is made on
a per unit basis,and therefore the weight of units hauled shall be recorded and verified by
COUNTY staff at the COUNTY's transfer station.
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION OF the mutual promises contained herein, the
parties agree as follows:
1. TERM OF CONTRACT:
This CONTRACT is effective upon the date as first written above. Services under this
CONTRACT will commence within ninety (90) days, subject to the CONTRACTOR obtaining
all permits and licenses required to perform services under this CONTRACT. The term of the
"Project" shall be for a period of 24 months beginning from the effective date of the Contract.
2. DEFINITIONS:
a. Ash formed by incineration of the inorganic constituents of the waste, and may
take the form of solid lumps or ash flakes
b. Collector- the collector of yard waste for the Lower Keys
c. COUNTY-Monroe County, Florida.
d. HauIer-Waste Management, Inc. (also referred to as"WM")
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e. Incinerating- to ash using a self-contained a waste treatment process that
involves the combustion of organic substances contained in yard waste materials
refractory walled air curtain burner
f. Mulching/grinding-to mechanically grind yard waste into a mulch product
g. Site-CONTRACTOR's location at 26351 Old State Road, Ramrod Key, FL.
h. Yard trash processing facility - CONTRACTOR's location at 26351 Old State
Road, Ramrod Key,FL
i. Yard Waste or vegetative waste - any vegetative matter generated from the yard
and landscaping maintenance and shall include materials such as tree and shrub
trimmings, grass clippings, palm fronds, small and medium sized tree branches
and other matter usually produced as refuse in the care of lawns, landscaping
and yards. Some oversized vegetative waste may be included. Regular Vegetative
Waste shall not be commingled with Garbage, Rubbish,or Bulk Trash.
3. AMOUNT OF CONTRACT/AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.
A. The COUNTY shall pay to the CONTRACTOR $60 per ton to incinerate and mulch/grind
yard waste, up to a maximum of 10,000 tons per year. The amount of this CONTRACT shall not
exceed Six Hundred Thousand Dollars 6600,000) per year, and shall be inclusive of all
expenses, including but not limited to,permitting, land costs, equipment costs, operational costs,
administrative,repairs, and other costs.
B. The COUNTY's performance and obligation to pay under this CONTRACT is contingent
upon an annual appropriation by the Board. If funds cannot be obtained or cannot be continued
at a level sufficient to allow for continued payment for services specified herein, this
CONTRACT may be terminated immediately at the option of the Board by written notice of
termination delivered to the CONTRACTOR. The Board shall not be obligated to pay for any
services or goods provided by the CONTRACTOR after the CONTRACTOR has received
written notice of termination,unless otherwise required by law.
4. PAYMENT:
A. Payment will be made periodically, based on services rendered at the amount set forth above,
as hereinafter set forth. The CONTRACTOR will only be authorized to seek payment for
processed yard waste. Payment requests will be submitted to the Board via the Clerk's Finance
Office. The COUNTY shall only pay for services performed under this CONTRACT. Request
for payment by the CONTRACTOR shall be in the form of a pay request, providing an estimate
of materials processed and summarizing the tonnage received and process for the period of the
pay request, with supporting documentation attached. The pay request shall contain a notarized
certification statement. The CONTRACTOR's final invoice must be received within thirty days
after the termination date of this CONTRACT.
B. After the Clerk of the Board examines and approves the request for payment, the Board shall
submit payment to the CONTRACTOR. However, the total of said payments in the aggregate
sum shall not exceed the annual total amount shown in Article 3 of this CONTRACT.
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5. SCOPE OF SERVICES:
A. STAFFING AND OPERATION: The CONTRACTOR shall provide all staffing,
equipment, and supplies necessary to operate the yard waste incineration and mulching
demonstration project. The Site shall have the operational features and equipment
necessary to maintain a clean and orderly operation; an effective barrier to prevent
unauthorized entry and dumping into the Site; dust and litter control methods; and fire
protection and control provisions. If the Site ceases operation, all material shall be
removed from the Site and recycled, or disposed of pursuant to the requirements of
Chapter 62-701, F.A.C. Any remaining processed material shall be used in accordance
with the requirements of Rule 62-709.320, F.A.C. or disposed of pursuant to the
requirements of Chapter 62-701, F.A.C.
B. PERMITS AND LICENSES: The CONTRACTOR shall obtain, at this own expense, all
permits and licenses required by law in order to operate services under this CONTRACT
and maintain the same in full force and effect. The CONTRACTOR shall be the applicant
for all permits and licenses required and all licenses/permits will be held in the name of
the CONTRACTOR, not the COUNTY. The CONTRACTOR shall cooperate with the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and follow all local and state
laws, regulations and procedures, and conditions of DEP licenses or permits, including
but not limited to 62-709.320, F.A.C. General Provision for Registrations of yard trash
processing facilities. The CONTRACTOR shall also comply with code and standards of
the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), including but not limited to Code
NFPA 31.
C. EQUIPMENT: The CONTRACTOR shall have on hand at all times and in good working
order such equipment as shall permit the CONTRACTOR to adequately and efficiently
perform the contractual duties specified in this CONTRACT. Upon execution of this
CONTRACT and annually thereafter, the CONTRACTOR shall provide a list of the
equipment to be used by the CONTRACTOR to provide services relating to this
CONTRACT. All equipment shall be kept in good repair, appearance and in a sanitary,
clean condition at all times. The CONTRACTOR shall have available reserved
equipment or have the equipment serviced so that it can be put into service within 15 days
in the occurrence of any breakdown. Such reserve equipment shall correspond in size
and capacity to the equipment used by the CONTRACTOR to perform the
contractual duties. The CONTRACTOR will follow the operating manual and all safety
requirements for the "Self Contained Refractory Walled Air Curtain Burner S-300
Series" (Attached as Exhibit "A"). The COUNTY shall NOT be responsible for the
replacement of any Equipment or purchase of new Equipment necessary to perform
CONTRACTOR's services required hereunder. The COUNTY shall NOT pay for the
rental of any new Equipment used during the maintenance, repair or replacement of the
Equipment. If the COUNTY terminates this CONTRACT for cause or convenience, the
COUNTY shall NOT be responsible for any equipment costs.
D. HOURS OF OPERATIONS: The hours of operation of the Site shall be adequate to
accommodate the delivery of yard waste from the haulers/collector and at a minimum
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from 8 a.m. and 5p.m. Monday through Saturday and otherwise in compliance with all
DEP permits, rules and regulations. Incineration will be limited to Monday through
Friday from 9.a.m. to 5 p.m. and in compliance with all DEP permits, rules and
regulations.
Hours of operation may be adjusted only upon mutual written consent of the COUNTY
and the CONTRACTOR in the form of a CONTRACT amendment approved by both
parties.
E. PROCESSING OF MATERIALS: The CONTRACTOR shall exclusively accept
all yard waste from the Lower Keys and/or from the middle Keys, at the COUNTY's
option, up to a maximum 10,000 tons per year. The COUNTY shall provide a minimum
of 4,000 tons er year.
F. The CONTRACTOR shall accept the yard waste"as is" from the COUNTY's hauler
or Operator, and shall not have the right to reject any load. The COUNTY shall not be
responsible for the content of the materials delivered to the site, including the amount of
materials that may not be yard trash that may be mixed in. The CONTRACTOR shall use
his best efforts to remove all contaminants from the yard waste before processing. The
CONTRACTOR shall notify the COUNTY if excessive amounts of contaminants are
included in any load, and the COUNTY shall notify the Hauler or Collector of the
contamination issue. The CONTRACTOR shall incinerate the yard waste on Site and
shall employ the best available control technology. The CONTRACTOR may also
perform grinding of the yard waste. If the CONTRACTOR is unable to accept Yard
Waste at the Site, then the CONTRACTOR must notify the COUNTY and
Hauler/Collector immediately. The COUNTY, in conjunction with the Hauler/Collector,
will make efforts to temporarily divert any deliveries of Yard Waste to the Site, unless
the Site is non-operational as declared by DEP or if the permit becomes invalid, and then
all deliveries will cease as required by law. The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for
bearing any costs related to delayed or diverted loads due to the CONTRACTOR's
inability to process the incoming materials.
G. The CONTRACTOR shall make every effort to determine a use for the ash, and shall
report on the use or resale of the ash in the reports. Such use is important and must be
accurately monitored in order for the COUNTY to receive credits for it's' use as a
recycled materials. The CONTRACTOR shall also report on the use and/or sale of mulch
or compost. The CONTRACTOR may keep all proceeds from the sale of any products
related to this demonstration project, but must report on the proceeds and use in the
reports.
H. REPORTS: On a quarterly basis, CONTRACTOR shall provide the Solid Waste
Administrator and the Sustainability Manager or designees with copies of reports of all
costs associated with the project, the tonnage of each material processed, the sale of any
products and the list of customers. Documents and reports submitted to DEP will be
provided to the COUNTY upon request.
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I. HURRICANE OR OTHER NATURAL DISASTER: In the event of a hurricane or
other natural disaster, the CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the facility is clean and
secured and that all debris is processed. In the event of a hurricane or other natural
disaster the CONTRACTOR may be utilized to incinerate additional yard waste or
debris, generated from the hurricane or other natural disaster, at no more than the rate as
set forth above. The COUNTY will work with the CONTRACTOR to identify temporary
storage areas for such disaster-related debris. The CONTRACTOR will process the
COUNTY's debris on a priority basis above all other entities, and will not process other
debris unless written approval is received by the COUNTY.
J. COMPLAINTS:
All complaints shall be reported to the COUNTY. All complaints received by the
COUNTY will be forwarded daily to the CONTRACTOR by telephone or other
electronic means. All complaints received by the CONTRACTOR shall be recorded on
a form approved by the COUNTY. All complaints shall be resolved by the
CONTRACTOR within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt by the CONTRACTOR.
When a complaint is received on a Saturday or the day preceding a holiday, as specified
in this CONTRACT, it shall be resolved by the CONTRACTOR no later than the next
regular working day. If a complaint cannot be resolved within twenty-four (24) hours,
the COUNTY shall be notified. Upon resolution, the CONTRACTOR shall notify
the COUNTY of the action taken to resolve the complaint on the approved form. The
CONTRACTOR shall provide the COUNTY with a full written explanation of the
disposition of any complaint involving a claim of damage to private or public property as
a result of actions of the CONTRACTOR's employees, agent, or sub-CONTRACTOR.
6. NON-RELIANCE BY NON-PARTIES:
No person or entity shall be entitled to rely upon the terms, or any of them, of this CONTRACT
to enforce or attempt to enforce or attempt to enforce any third-party claim or entitlement to or
benefit of any service or program contemplated hereunder, and the COUNTY and the
CONTRACTOR agree that neither the COUNTY nor the CONTRACTOR or any agent, officer,
or employee of either shall have the authority to inform, counsel, or otherwise indicate that any
particular individual or group of individuals, entity or entities, have entitlements or benefits
under this CONTRACT separate and apart, inferior to, or superior to the community in general
or for the purposes contemplated in the CONTRACT.
7. CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE:
The CONTRACTOR shall secure, maintain and pay all applicable fees for any permits and
licenses necessary to operate the Yard Waste Incineration and Mulching Demonstration Project.
It is the CONTRACTOR's responsibility to maintain all permits and licenses that may be
required.
By signature hereon, the CONTRACTOR warrants that it is authorized by law to engage in the
performance of the activities herein described, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in
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these contract documents. Proof of such licenses and approvals shall be submitted to the
COUNTY upon request. The CONTRACTOR has, and shall maintain throughout the term of
this contract, appropriate licenses and approvals required to conduct its business, and that it will
at all times conduct its business activities in a reputable manner.
8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR:
At all times and for all purposes, the CONTRACTOR, its agents and employees are strictly
considered to be independent CONTRACTORs in their performance of the work contemplated
hereunder. As such, the CONTRACTOR, its agents and employees shall not be entitled to any
of the benefits, rights or privileges of COUNTY employees. The provider shall at all times
exercise independent, professional judgment and shall assume professional responsibility for the
services to be provided.
9. HOLD HARMLESS/'INSURANCE AND BOND REQUIREMENTS:
A. The CONTRACTOR covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners, and its employees from any and all claims, demand, costs or
judgments against the COUNTY or its employees, which said for bodily injury (including
death), personal injury, and property damage (including property owned by Monroe COUNTY)
and any other losses, damages, and expenses (including attorney's fees) which arise out of, in
connection with, or by reason of services provided by the CONTRACTOR or any of its
Subcontractor(s) in any tier, occasioned by the negligence, errors, or other wrongful act of
omission of the CONTRACTOR or its Subcontractors in any tier,their employees, or agents.
B. The extent of liability is in no way limited to, reduced, or lessened by the insurance
requirements contained within this CONTRACT.
C. Prior to commencement of work governed by this contract, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish
the Owner Certificates of Insurance indicating the minimum coverage limitations as indicated on
the forms identified as VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS; GENERAL
LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS; WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS AND POLLUTION LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS as
shown in attached Exhibit °LB," and all other requirements found to be in the best interest of
Monroe COUNTY as may be imposed by the Monroe COUNTY Risk Management Department.
Coverage shall be maintain throughout the life of the contract.
D. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as Additional Insured
on all policies.
E. PERFORMANCE BOND:
The CONTRACTOR shall furnish to the COUNTY a performance bond executed by a
Surety Company licensed to do business in the State of Florida and/or a clean irrevocable letter
of credit issued by a bank within Monroe County to ensure the faithful performance of this
CONTRACT and all obligations arising hereunder in the amount of$1.2 Million. The clean
irrevocable letter of credit or bond provided hereunder, each may be substituted for the other
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upon approval by the COUNTY. The form of this bond or letter of credit, and the Surety
Company, shall be acceptable to the COUNTY attorney and shall be maintained during the term
of this CONTRACT. The bond shall be endorsed to show the COUNTY, a political
subdivision of the state of Florida; and shall also provide that bonds shall not be canceled,
limited or non-renewed until after thirty (30) days written notice has been given to the
COUNTY. Current performance bonds evidencing required coverage must be on file at all times
10.NON-WAIVER OF IMMUNITY:
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 786.28, Florida Statutes,the participation of the
COUNTY and CONTRACTOR in this CONTRACT and the acquisition of any commercial
liability insurance coverage, self-insurance coverage,or local government liability insurance
pool coverage shall not be deemed a waiver of immunity to the extent of liability coverage, nor
shall any contract entered into by the COUNTY be required to contain any provision for waiver.
11.NO PERSONAL LIABILITY:
No covenant or CONTRACT contained herein shall be deemed to be a covenant or CONTRACT
of any member,officer, agent or employee of Monroe County in his or her individual capacity,
and no member,officer, agent or employee of Monroe County shall be liable personally on this
CONTRACT or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the execution
of this CONTRACT.
12.NON-DISCRIMINATION:
COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that there will be no discrimination against any person,
and it is expressly understood that upon a determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that
discrimination has occurred, this CONTRACT automatically terminates without any further
action on the part of any party, effective the date of the court order. COUNTY or
CONTRACTOR agree to comply with all Federal and Florida statutes, and all local ordinances,
as applicable, relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: 1)Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color or national origin; 2) Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, as amended (20 USC
ss. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; 3) Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (20 USC s. 794), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of handicaps; 4) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended
(42 USC ss. 6101-6107) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; 5) The Drug Abuse
Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (PL 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the
basis of drug abuse; 6) The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,
Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (PL 91-616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; 7)The Public Health Service Act
of 1912, ss. 523 and 527 (42 USC ss. 690dd-3 and 290ee-3), as amended, relating to
confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patent records; 8) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of
1968 (42 USC s. et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or
financing of housing; 9) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(42 USC s. 1201 Note), as
maybe amended from time to time, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability; 10)
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Monroe COUNTY Code Ch. 13, Art. VI, prohibiting discrimination on the bases of race, color,
sex, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, familial status or age; and 11) any other nondiscrimination provisions in any Federal
or state statutes which may apply to the parties to,or the subject matter of, this CONTRACT.
13. PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES:
All of the privileges and immunities from liability; exemptions from laws, ordinances, and rules;
and pensions and relief, disability, workers' compensation, and other benefits which apply to the
activity of officers, agents, volunteers, or employees of the COUNTY, when performing their
respective functions under this CONTRACT within the territorial limits of the COUNTY shall
apply to the same degree and extent to the performance of such functions and duties of such
officers, agents,volunteers,or employees outside the territorial limits of the COUNTY.
14. INSPECTION OF BOOKS AND FACILITIESIAUDIT/ACCOUNTING:
CONTRACTOR shall keep and maintain all books, records, and documents directly pertinent to
performance under this CONTRACT in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles consistently applied. Each party to this CONTRACT or their authorized
representatives shall have reasonable and timely access to such records of each other party to this
CONTRACT for public records purposes during the term of the CONTRACT and for five (5)
years following the termination of this CONTRACT. If an auditor employed by the COUNTY
or Clerk determines that monies paid to the CONTRACTOR pursuant to this CONTRACT were
spent for purposes not authorized by this CONTRACT, the CONTRACTOR shall repay the
monies together with interest calculated pursuant to Sec. 55.03, FS, running from the date the
monies were paid to CONTRACTOR.
In addition, the CONTRACTOR shall, at its expense, obtain an annual audit prepared by an
independent Certified Public Accountant; the independent Certified Public Accountant shall
directly provide the annual audit to the COUNTY as an intended recipient of the audit; said audit
shall conform to generally accepted auditing standards and shall be submitted to the COUNTY
within one hundred twenty(120)days following the close of the CONTRACTOR's fiscal year.
The CONTRACTOR shall also allow the COUNTY to inspect the CONTRACTOR's property,
facilities or equipment at any reasonable time.
15. PUBLIC RECORDS:
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Public Records laws of the State of Florida, subject
to any provisions providing exemption from disclosure. The COUNTY shall have the right to
unilaterally cancel this CONTRACT upon violation of this provision by CONTRACTOR.
16. ATTESTATIONS:
CONTRACTOR agrees to execute such documents as the COUNTY may reasonably require, to
include a Public Entity Crime Statement, an Ethics statement, and a Drug-Free Workplace
Statement
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17. BREACH OF TERMS BY CONTRACTOR:
The passing, approval, and/or acceptance by the Owner of any defect in the services furnished by
the CONTRACTOR,shall not operate as a waiver by the COUNTY of strict compliance with the
terms of this Contract, and specifications covering the services. COUNTY may immediately
terminate the CONTRACT due to any violations by CONTRACTOR of statutes, rules or
regulation governing services related to the incineration yard waste demonstration project as set
forth in the scope of service. Any other CONTRACTOR breach of this CONTRACT shall be
governed by the article below on termination for cause.
The CONTRACTOR agrees that the County Administrator may designate representatives to visit
the Site periodically to inspect the CONTRACTOR's implementation of the Project.
18.TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE:
The COUNTY may terminate this CONTRACT without cause by providing the CONTRACTOR
with written notice of termination at least sixty(60)days prior to the date of termination.
19.TERMINATION WITH CAUSE:
The COUNTY may terminate this CONTRACT for cause if the CONTRACTOR shall default in
the performance of any of its obligations under this CONTRACT. Default shall include the
occurrence of any one of the following events and same is not corrected to the satisfaction of the
COUNTY within fifteen(15)days after the COUNTY provides the CONTRACTOR with
written notice of said default:
a. Failure to obtain and maintain the proper permit(s)and license(s).
b. Failure to maintain the proper safety standards, including but not limited to those set
forth in the operating Manual as shown in attached Exhibit"A"
c. Breach of any other term, condition or requirement of this CONTRACT.
d. Complaints from the surrounding community
20. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW:
In providing all services/goods pursuant to this CONTRACT,the CONTRACTOR shall abide by
all statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to, or regulating the provisions of, such
services, including those now in effect and hereinafter adopted. Any violation of said statutes,
ordinances, rules and regulations shall constitute a material breach of this CONTRACT and shall
entitle the Board to terminate this contract immediately upon delivery of written notice of
termination to the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall possess proper licenses to
perform work in accordance with these specifications throughout the term of this contract.
21. SEVERABILITY:
If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this CONTRACT (or the application thereof to
any circumstance or person) shall be declared invalid or unenforceable to any extent by a court
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of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this
CONTRACT shall not be affected thereby; and each remaining term, covenant, condition and
provision of this CONTRACT shall be valid and shall be enforceable to the fullest extent
permitted by law unless the enforcement of the remaining terns, covenants, conditions and
provisions of this CONTRACT would prevent the accomplishment of the original intent of
this CONTRACT. The Franchisor and Franchisee agree to reform the CONTRACT to
replace any stricken provision with a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent
of the stricken provision.
22. DISCLOSURE AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
The CONTRACTOR represents that it, its directors, principles and employees,presently have no
interest and shall acquire no interest, either direct or indirect,which would conflict in any
manner with the performance of services required by this contract,as provided in Sect. 112.311,
et. seq., Florida Statutes.
Upon execution of this contract,and thereafter as changes may require,the CONTRACTOR
shall notify the COUNTY of any financial interest it may have in any and all contracts with
Monroe COUNTY.
23. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The CONTRACTOR shall not pledge the COUNTY's credit or make it a guarantor of payment
or surety for any contract, debt,obligation,judgment, lien,or any form of indebtedness. The
CONTRACTOR further warrants and represents that it has no obligation or indebtedness that
would impair its ability to fulfill the terms of this contract.
24. MODIFICATIONS:
This CONTRACT constitutes the entire contract and understanding between the parties hereto,
and it shall not be considered modified, altered, changed or amended in any respect unless
in writing and signed by the parties hereto.
25.NOTICE REQUIREMENT:
Any notice required or permitted under this CONTRACT shall be in writing and hand delivered
or mailed, postage prepaid,to the other party by certified mail,returned receipt requested,to the
following:
FOR COUNTY:
Monroe COUNTY Administrator
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, FL 33040
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Rhonda Haag,
Sustainability Program Manger
102060 Overseas Highway, Ste. 246
Key Largo,FL 33037 and
County Attorney
11 l l 12`h St., Suite 408
Key West, FL 33040
FOR CONTRACTOR:
Rudy Krause
Rudy Krause Construction
26351 Old State Road
Ramrod Key,FL 33042
305-872-2100(phone)
305-872-1286 (fax)
26. TAXES:
The COUNTY is exempt from payment of Florida State Sales and Use taxes. The
CONTRACTOR shall not be exempted by virtue of the COUNTY's exemption from paying
sales tax to its suppliers for materials used to fulfill its obligations under this contract, nor is the
CONTRACTOR authorized to use the COUNTY's Tax Exemption Number in securing such
materials. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for any and all taxes, or payments of
withholding,related to services rendered under this CONTRACT.
27. GOVERNING LAWS:
This CONTRACT is governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any litigation
arising under this CONTRACT must be in Monroe County, Florida. In the event of any
litigation,the prevailing party is entitled to attorney's fees and costs.
28. ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES OR DISCONTRACTS:
The parties agree that all disputes and disagreements shall be attempted to be resolved by meet
and confer sessions between representatives of each of the parties. If no resolution can be agreed
upon within thirty (30) days after the first meet and confer session, the issue or issues shall be
discussed at a public meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. If the issue or issues are
still not resolved to the satisfaction of the parties, then any party shall have the right to seek such
relief or remedy as may be provided by this CONTRACT or by Florida law.
29. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME STATEMENT:
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A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for
public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide goods or services to a public
entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for construction or repair of a
public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to public entity,
may not be awarded or perform work as a CONTRACTOR, supplier, subcontractor, or
consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public
entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, F.S. for CATEGORY
TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.
(CATEGORY TWO: $25,000.00).
30.AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY:
The signatory for the CONTRACTOR,below, certifies and warrants that:
(a) The CONTRACTOR's name in this CONTRACT is its full name as designated in its
corporate charter.
(b) He or she is empowered to act and contract for CONTRACTOR.
31.TITLE TO WASTE:
The CONTRACTOR shall hold title and ownership to all Vegetative Waste once delivered to
the Site by the COUNTY's Hauler or Collector.
32. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING:
The CONTRACTOR shall not assign or dispose of the CONTRACT by sale, lease,
mortgage or otherwise transfer it in any manner whatsoever without the express written
consent of the COUNTY. The COUNTY shall have full discretion to approve or deny, with or
without cause, any proposed assignment or assignment by the CONTRACTOR. Any
assignment of this CONTRACT made by the CONTRACTOR without the express written
consent of the COUNTY shall be null and void and shall be grounds for the COUNTY to
declare a default of this CONTRACT and immediately terminate this CONTRACT by giving
written notice to the CONTRACTOR, and upon the date of such notice this CONTRACT shall
be deemed immediately terminated, and upon such termination all liability of the COUNTY
under this CONTRACT to the CONTRACTOR shall cease, and COUNTY shall have the
right to call the performance bond.
33. ENTIRE CONTRACT:
This CONTRACT constitutes the entire CONTRACT between the COUNTY and the
CONTRACTOR for the services contemplated herein. Any amendments or revisions to this
CONTRACT must be in writing and be executed in the same manner as this CONTRACT.
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34. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS:
This CONTRACT may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be
regarded as an original, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument
and any of the parties hereto may execute this CONTRACT by signing any such counterpart.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this CONTRACT on the day
and date first written above in four(4) counterparts,each of which shall,without proof or
accounting for the other counterparts,be deemed an original contract.
(SEAL)
Attest: AMY HEAVILIN,CLERK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLOIDA
By: By:
Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairman
(SEAL) CONTRACTOR
Attest:
WITNESS
Title: Title:
By: m,.rrrrrrrrrrrrmmrrrrrrrrrrr ��rr
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"Self Contained Refractory Walled Air Curtain Burner 5-300 Series
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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR
CONTRACT
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA
AND
Prior to the commencement of work governed by this contract,the Contractor shall obtain
Workers'Compensation Insurance with limits sufficient to respond to the applicable state
statutes.
In addition,the Contractor shall obtain Employers'Liability Insurance with limits of not less
than:
$500,000 Bodily Injury by Accident
$500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease,policy limits
$500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease,each employee
Coverage shall be maintained throughout the entire term of the contract.
Coverage shall be provided by a company or companies authorized to transact business in the
state of Florida.
If the Contractor has been approved by the Florida's Department of Labor,as an authorized self-
insurer,the County shall recognize and honor the Contractor's status. The Contractor may be
required to submit a Letter of Authorization issued by the Department of Labor and a Certificate
of Insurance,providing details on the Contractor's Excess Insurance Program.
If the Contractor participates in a self-insurance fund, a Certificate of Insurance will be required.
In addition,the Contractor may be required to submit updated financial statements from the fund
upon request from the County.
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GENERAL LIABILITY
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR
CONTRACT
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA
AND
Prior to the commencement of work governed by this contract,the Contractor shall obtain
General Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract and
include,as a minimum:
• Premises Operations
• Products and Completed Operations
• Blanket Contractual Liability
• Personal Injury Liability
• Expanded Definition of Property Damage
The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit(CSL)
If split limits are provided,the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$ 500,000 per Person
$ 1,000,000 per Occurrence
$ 100,000 Property Damage
An Occurrence Form policy is preferred. If coverage is provided on a Claims Made policy,its
provisions should include coverage for claims filed on or after the effective date of this contract.
In addition,the period for which claims may be reported should extend for a minimum of twelve
(12)months following the acceptance of work by the County.
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as Additional Insured on
all policies issued to satisfy the above requirements.
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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR
CONTRACT
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA
AND
Recognizing that the work governed by this contract requires the use of vehicles,the Contractor,
prior to the commencement of work,shall obtain Vehicle Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be
maintained throughout the life of the contract and include,as a minimum,liability coverage for.
Owned,Non-Owned,and Hired Vehicles
The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$300,000 Combined Single Limit(CSL)
If split limits are provided,the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$200,000 per Person
$300,000 per Occurrence
$ 200,000 Property Damage
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as Additional Insured on
all policies issued to satisfy the above requirements.
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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR
CONTRACT
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA
AND
Recognizing that the work governed by this contract involves the storage,treatment,processing,
or transporting of hazardous materials (as defined by the Federal Environmental Protection
Agency),the Contractor shall purchase and maintain,throughout the life of the contract,
Pollution Liability Insurance which will respond to bodily injury,property damage, and
environmental damage caused by a pollution incident.
The minimum limits of liability shall be:
$1,000,000 per Occurrence/$2,000,000 Aggregate
If coverage is provided on a claims made basis,an extended claims reporting period of four(4)
years will be required.
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Operating Manual
S-300 Series
Equipped With Kubota V3600-TE Diesel Engine
Self Contained Refractory Walled Air Curtain Burner
"The Environmentally Friendly Alternative to Open Burning"
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INDEX
PRINCIPLE OF AIR CURTAIN INCINERATION...............................Page 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF S-SERIES .......................................Page 2
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ..........................................................Page 5
HOW TO SET UP THE MACHINE ...................................................Page 8
SITEPREPARATION .......................................................................Page 10
LOADING AND STARTING A FIRE .................................................Page 13
HOW TO FEED A FIRE ...................................................................Page 17
SHUTDOWN ....................................................................................Page 18
ASHREMOVAL ...............................................................................Page 19
TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................Page21
MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE UNIT ....................................Page 22
SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................Page 24
DRAINING FUEL CATCHMENT RESERVOIR.................................Page 26
ENGINE COWLING REMOVAL .......................................................Page 27
LIFTING POINTS .............................................................................Page 29
ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM....................................................Page 30
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PRINCIPLE OF AIR CURTAIN INCINERATION
OPERATION
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 particu-
lar mass flow and velocity. This curtain of air acts as a trap over the top of an earthen
trench or thermo 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-bum under the air curtain where the temperatures ex-
ceed 1,8000 F. These machines do not inject any fuels into the fire, the fire is sus-
tained only by adding more wood debris„ 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.
AIR BURNERS INC.
THE PRINCIPLE OF
AIR CURTAIN BURNING
1 =Air Manifold
k
= FireBox Refractory Wall
3=Wood Waste or Wood Fuel
4=Air Curtain (left to right)
5=Smoke(PM or Black Carbon)
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S-300 Series Refractory Walled Air Curtain Burner(Kubota V3600 TE Engine)
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION S-SERIES
The self-contained refractory walled air curtain system is manufactured as an over-the-
road transportable combustion system designed to reduce clean wood waste and veg-
etative growth to ash in a safe, controlled burning process without excessive particu-
late emissions.
The standard S-Series machines are offered in several sizes. The smallest is the S-
111 (11 ft.firebox) and the largest is the S-327(27 ft.firebox).The table below shows
the approximate dimensions.
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Model Overall Size Fire Box Weight
Fuel Thtige
LxWxH LzWx Ibs ra2on.90 lor�rahur S-327 37'4"x 11'10"x 9'7" 2T 2"x 9'5"x a 1" 54,600 3.5 6-10
S-220 30'2"x 8'6"x 8'6" 19'B'x 6'2'x 7'1" 35,000 25 4-7
S-119 26'x T 5"x T a" 19 x 5'x 6' 27,300 25 3-5
5-116 23'x T 5"x T 8" 18'x 5'x 6' 25„600 2.5 2-4
S-111 19'x T 5"x T a" 11'x 5'x 6' 22,500 25 1-2
Diesel Engine Version: S-300 Series:Kubota V3600-TE('fier3l)
S-20D&S-100 Series.Kubota V2403-TE Mer3l)or equivalent engines.
Diesel fuel consumption rated at average operating RPM..
Drive System:PTO&mechanical direct coupling drive.
Notes on Through-PuL Through-put depends on many factors,such as nature and type of wood
waste,Its moisture content,prescribed opac4limits,operator sklifs,
elevation of location.etc The figures stated here are gufdetines only. if
more spedk information Is required,please contact the Factory.
Electric Motor Version: Motor.3-Phase,heaWduty,with enclosed variable frequency speed conlroller, Min.2W max,
480V,50Hz to SOHr.Drive System: Direct drive(fan and motor on same shalt),
Options: Off-read mobft package:Ember screen;Heat recovery;Electric power generation(PG FireBox
Series--relrolittabie),Custom designs avallable.
NOTES' All weights and dimension are apprWinate.
Dimensional drawings can be provided on request.
Subject to change without notice.
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OPERATING MANUAL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION S-SERIES
When delivered to a job site, the S-Series machine is ready for use as soon as it is off-
loaded. The entire system is built on a skid type base frame which is designed for
easy movement over the ground. The forward equipment deck supports a four cylinder
Diesel engine,a 65 gallon fuel tank, the direct drive system and the fan. When viewed
from the front of the unit,the patented air disbursement manifold is mounted on the left
top side of the combustion chamber. The back of the firebox is fitted with refractory
lined doors that allow ash removal and access to the(only when it is empty)firebox.
The Diesel engine is coupled through a clutch drive PTO (Power Take-Off)that turns
the fan. The high velocity air is sent down the manifold through the vanes and directed
to the outlet nozzles. A balanced and distributed air flow is directed across the top of
the box and then reflected down into the combustion zone.
The curtain of air acts as a top over the fire box, trapping a large percentage of the es-
caping particulate matter(smoke)and causing it to bum down even further under the
curtain before finally escaping through the curtain as a hot gas. The air from the noz-
zles travels across the firebox creating the air curtain effect,then it reflects off the far
side thermo ceramic wall, adding oxygen to the combustion zone helping to generate a
hotter more complete fire. This additional agitation helps prevent the fire from starving
for oxygen as the ash builds up during burning operations.
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 bum
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 ma-
chine'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 cur-
tain 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 reduc-
ing 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 firebox
causing larger sized particles to be ejected from the firebox. Besides violating
the EPA limits for PM (particulate matter)the larger hotter embers ejected will
pose a much greater fire hazard.
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S-327 in Operation
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S-327 Rear Doors (Open)
IMPORTANT:
Notice, how dirt is placed all around the inside bottom to close any openings under the
skids that may be caused by uneven terrain. This will prevent smoke from escaping.
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
The S-Series machine operator is dealing with fire on a daily basis; it is very important
that each and every individual involved with the machine be alert and practice very rig-
id safety precautions.
When you are running the S-Series unit, you are responsible for assuring that it Is op-
erated in the safest possible manner at all times. If you notice something wrong, cor-
rect it immediately, and if you cannot correct it, find someone who can and/or shut
down the machine.
Basic Safety Points:
1) The unit should be placed on cleared, level ground.
The unit should be placed on level ground to facilitate loading,dumping and
moving of the unit. The rear doors weigh approximately 2,000 lbs. each and
should not be opened if the unit is inclined on any axis more than 5 degrees.
2) The unit should be placed such that no combustible material is within a
minimum 100 foot clearance In any direction.
The S-Series units do not have a bottom and should not be located over com-
bustibles such as dry grass or peat moss. In addition hot embers will escape
from the unit and, depending on the wind, will land on the ground around the
unit. The unit should not be located within 100 feet of any stored combustible
materials. The waste material to be burned during the days operation can be
staged within the 100 foot perimeter 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 foot perimeter or in accordance with the chart on page 6 of this
manual which suggests adjustments for wind speed.
3) The unit should not be operated when the wind speeds reach 20 MPH as
the potential to carry hot embers Is significantly Increased.
As an operator you should always be aware of wind speed and direction.
increased wind speed will affect the integrity of the"air curtain"and will cause
hot embers to travel farther. See the wind speed chart regarding suggested set
back on page 6.
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Watchfor the dainger notices rough 'thi i anual,
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4) NEVER use highly combustible materials to light the unit.
Highly combustible materials such as gasoline, refined spirits, etc. ignite at an
explosive rate which may cause serious injury or death.The safest method to
start the fire in the box is to use materials such as paper and kindling wood. In
the absence of these materials or when starting materials with a high moisture
content use Diesel fuel oil as an acceptable option.
5) NEVER climb on the unit to view or light the fire.
Use the ladder built Into the unit and never go beyond the top step, or use a
step ladder or similar platform located at a safe distance from the unite Do not
stand along the rails or on top of the S-Series unit under any circumstance.
Falling iint,o the fire too°
LDANGER:1, ��� � ,. ' �„ ' ��will cause serious 'iin,IVury or der,rtlll°m,
6) Shut the unit down in an emergency.
Stop loading the unit, stop the air flow by either disengaging the PTO or by
shutting down the engine. Dump dirt or sand on to the fire. Water should only
be used as a last resort,as it will likely damage the refractory panels.
WIND SPEED VS.SAFE DISTANCE
Approximate Safe Distance for:
Wind Speed Structures Woods/Trees Stored Brush Piles
(MPH) (Houses,etc.)
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10 300' 150, 100,
12 300' 150' 100,
14 300' 200' 150,
16 400' 250' 150'
18 400' 250' 200'
20 500, 250' 200'
DAN ° The above distainces serve as a GUIII)EI,,,JINE O 'L'Yl'' You
'IJST All WAYS observe the down range area regardless of the wind
speed., You m-nust always olbseirve local flare ardiii°lances and directives
frwri the local fire department or other,at,r'thorities.
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7) Personal Safety
Operators need to be aware of the following potential hazards:
A) Flying hot embers being released from the fire. Operators or anyone within
the 100 foot radius of the fire should wear appropriate fire resistant clothing.
The ideal outwear for an operator would Include a Nomex jacket, leather gloves,
eye protection, hard hat, cotton work jeans and steel toe boots. Operators
should never wear synthetic material(i.e. polyester) around the fire as this type
of material can melt and cause injury. Additionally, some synthetic materials will
support combustion and could be very dangerous around fire. One hundred
percent cotton materials would be the minimum, cotton treated with a fire
retardant would be better and fire proof materials like Nomex would be best.
B) Noise,ear protection Is recommended around the machines. It is a
good practice to wear approved ear protection when working in close proximity
to the fan and engine.
C) Hot Panels. The backs of the thermo-ceramic panels and parts of the
orange structure can reach temperatures as high as 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Caution should be taken to insure operator and visitors do not come in contact
with these hot areas.
D) Ash and dust can be released during the operation and during cleaning.
Operators should wear appropriate breathing masks to protect themselves from
inhaling the dust and ash.
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DANGER: "you must insure debris does not bm,ilid up on the e uipirnent
front deck. it music:be Deep clean at all timers during operation -to, prevent a
fire that wound daimage or destroy the engine and accessories.
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HOW TO SET UP THE MACHINE
A) POSITIONING THE UNIT
The S-Series units are totally self-contained and ready to use upon delivery to the job
site. The S-Series units are built on a skid base that is designed to facilitate dragging
the unit into position and to move the unit around the site. The weights of the various
units are given in the General Description section. Ensure that lifting or tow cables are
certified for these weights„
With respect to the prevailing wind direction, the unit should be positioned such that
the wind comes over the back of the manifold. This is the preferred position. It is also
acceptable to have the wind blow into the manifold. It is discouraged, however,to
have the wind come from either end of the machine,as this will tend to disrupt the air
curtain.
DANGER:: Ihr:rn you tow(drag) 111fie S.,,.Ser°iies units, especially In soft
oil, watch that the dirt does not build up under the p;arwels.and lift flee
panels off the rails, Never walk inside the 1:)ox when it is iltreirrg towem„I.
Typically, the softer Bolls will irequire a longer cable. If the rear of the
unit slinks In soft soiil wljil,i,r It is beiirrg towed, use another vehicle to fol-
low and carry Some of the load. If you are still havlrrl;l trouble dragging
the unit, try a different length of tow cable. Allways stay clear of the tow
cable while the dragging operation Is uirderw ry.
B) PRE-OPERATION CHECKS:
1. Air filter for cleanliness (VERY IMPORTANT)
2. Engine oil level
3. Engine coolant level and antifreeze rating
4. Diesel fuel level
5. Battery cable/switch connection (The unit is shipped from the factory
with the manual battery disconnect in the °disconnect" position)
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HOW TO SET UP THE MACHINE
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C) STARTING (Kubota V3600-TE)
Ensure that the power-take-off(PTO) clutch
lever is disengaged.
Turn the speed control knob clockwise to en- t3ettery Disconnect
sure engine speed is at idle.
Close battery disconnect switch located on a °
terminal of the battery.
If needed, turn switch key counterclockwise to
the PREHEAT position for a few seconds.
Turn the key switch clockwise to the RUN po-
sition.
The gauges will register to confirm that power
is supplied to the panel.
Start the engine by turning the key switch all
the wayclockwise to" s
START" then re
lease e
key switch, and warm up the engine at idle Control Panel
speed of 1,000 RPM for 5 to 10 minutes be-
fore engaging fan at 1,400 RPM.
N
The clutch handle is inside the cowling. En-
gage �
the fan b
Y slowly engaging the clutch
lever until it locks into place.
r
Engine and fan speed may now be increased
as required by turning the speed control knob ,
counter-clockwise to the max position set by
the engines governor./
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Engine speed may be varied as required by �! 0
turning the speed control knob clockwise to Clutch Handle
decrease,counter clockwise to increase.
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5300 Series Refractory Walled Air Curtain Burner(Kubota V3600-TE Engine)
OPERATING MANUAL
SITE PREPARATION
THE GOALS TO GOOD SITE PREPARATION ARE:
To place the firebox for easy access.
To sort the waste wood pile.
To organize the Inflow of new wood waste.
When locating the firebox;
Consider access for your truck and trailer to load and unload the firebox. Ensure there
Is enough room to maneuver your truck and trailer.
Consider where the waste piles will be located. We generally recommend two waste
piles(explained in next section).
Consider the predominate wind direction. Hot embers w1116e escaping from the firebox
during all burning operations.
Consider where and how you will empty the firebox. If you are going to'drag'the fire-
box to empty it, ensure there is room and the soil conditions are not too soft. If you are
going to excavate the ash out,then consider where you will dump it. In most cases
cold ash can be reapplied to the land. Check your local ordinances.
Once the box is in position, it is important to place dirt around the Inside bottom of the
firebox to close any openings under the skids that may be caused by uneven terrain as
shown on page 4. This will prevent smoke and heat from escaping. Pay particular at-
tention to the seal for the forward(engine side)wall. Any openings under the panels or
forward skid will allow heat from the fire to reach the area below the engine deck. This
could cause the engine deck to become hot enough to bum the paint and be a hazard
to someone standing on the deck.
11 er dig a pit in time center of the firebox. ,1'his will unmake it hard to I the inside of
the box and the walls of the pit care deteriorate duriirug oil m°ation�allow�ing smoke and
h.. t ,ec m� gI
I � m fi'irll�oo; or m°m�auwh tt�me area bm:.9Ic�w the eu�� im�e deck rmu°eating a
h . rd foe
anyone standing om°u the deck and iMll void the Alm,Bw nem s Wananty.
DANGER: This machine DOE'S NOT prevent hot embers from escaping,
This machine is designed primarily as a pollution control device to reduce
the srnoke generated from burninng clean wood waste.
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SITE PREPARATION
Faster operation through staging the wood piles
Air Burners Fireboxes were designed primarily as a pollution control device, but operat-
ed correctly they will bum dean wood two or three times faster than open burning. To
achieve the best throughput,the fire must remain at the highest temperature possible.
You achieve this by remembering three rules;
1) Don't smoother the fire with a huge load or a load of very dense material.
2) Load "less more often"smaller bucket loads more often.
3) Sort out a pile of your best burnable wood, use It to create a hot fire.
The basic principle of operation is not too different from a campfire. You use your best
wood to get it started, and if the fire dies down you add some more"good wood"to
bring it back up. The big difference is that on your campfire you are probably not add-
ing root balls and
leaves and pine
needles. These
are the high mois-
ture content and
dense materials
that bring the fire
tem
perature down. ( „
The temperature
i
drops(smoke in-
creases) and your � I
bum rate slows
down, if you over-
load the machine
with materials that have high moisture content,such as tree branches with leaves and
needles, or green branches such as palm fronds. While these are certainly ok to bum
in the firebox,you want to add them to a hot fire so they dry out and ignite quickly. To
keep the temperature up and to maintain the highest throughput of waste you should
mix the very burnable wood with the less burnable materials throughout the course of
the burning operation. The most common way to accomplish this Is to stage a pile of
the most burnable materials or what we call the"two pile system."
.. lflf s burning clean it's burning hot, _ ��. �. „ . � � ... . .,.
" 9 g f there Is smoke you're losing money.$'
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S-300 Series Refractory Walled Air Curtain Burner(Kubota V3600 TE Engine)
OPERATING MANUAL
SITE PREPARATION
The "Two Pile System"
For an efficient operation you would have two piles:
The first pile or"main debris"pile, is the material being generated from the land clear-
ing or forest clearing operation and is located away from the ember path but with good
access to your loading machinery.
The second pile or"good wood"pile is your best and most burnable wood. When you
first setup,the site the operator should spend some time sorting through the main de-
bris pile pulling out what appears to be your best and most burnable materials. This is
the material with which you will start the fire, this is the material that will give you a
good hot burning base fire. You will also draw from the"good wood"pile throughout
the day if you should need to stoke up the fire(more on this in the following sections).
As the firebox operator Is drawing from the main debris pile throughout the day, he
should continue to replenish the"good wood"pile as necessary.The"good wood"pile
only needs to be enough material to stoke-up the fire if needed and enough material to
get you started the next day.
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DANGER: You must in,suire debris does not build up on the equipment
front deck. It must Ibe keep clean at all times during operation to prevent a
fire that would damage or destroy the engine and accessories.
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S-300 Series Refractory Walled Air Curtain Bumer(Kubota V3600-TE Engine)
OPERATING MANUAL
LOADING AND STARTING THE FIREBOX
THE GOALS IN STARTING AN S-SERIES UNIT ARE:
To achieve an even fire across the length of the box.
To start the fire from the bottom of the Initial pile.
To build a hot base fire.
There are two methods for lighting the unit, a cold start and a hot start. A cold start
means the firebox is clean and has no hot coals left from a previous bum. A hot start
uses heat from the coals of the previous days bum.
COLD START
Unit should be on level ground,the AIR should be off but the engine can be running to
bring it up to operating temperature.
To prevent smoke from escaping under the box, shovel dirt along the inside bottom
edges of the panels. It will only need a couple inches to prevent the smoke from es-
caping underneath the unit.This is generally only a concern on hard ground and it usu-
ally only lasts for the first hour of burning. As burning continues the ash will build up
and seal off the bottom of the unit as well.
Load your most burnable material(materials from the"good wood"pile as discussed in
the previous section)which is the smaller, dryer and cleaner wood, into the firebox to a
level of about half way up. Insure that the entire bottom area of the fire box Is covered.
If you are using Diesel fuel to assist in the lighting, Spray it(approximately 10 gallons)
across the top of this first load of wood. Be sure to get some Diesel on the wood near
the lighting holes in the firebox side and on the wood towards the back. This will help
make it easier to light
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OPERATING MANUAL
LOADING AND STARTING THE FIREBOX
Once you have this smaller material loaded and your accelerant added (if used) load
some larger heavier material on top,such as logs or big branches. Load these heavier
materials, also from your`good wood"pile, to a height just below the manifold nozzles.
This heavier material will help compress the smaller material which will give you a bet-
ter light-off. If there are large air spaces between the materials in the firebox the heat
will not build up as quickly and the fire may be more difficult to light,.
This material once burning will become your hot base fire to support continued burn-
ing. Use your best and driest materials ("good wood')for startup as this will form a
strong base for continued burning plus it will start quicker and bum hotter. If you will
be burning stumps then it is best to load them after the first hour of burning when the
fire is up to full temperature.
The level of material in the fire box for light-off should be kept just below the manifold
nozzles.
If you are using Diesel fuel as a igniter, it is sometimes helpful to add a second coat to
the top load again, ENSURE THERE ARE NO HOT COALS REMAINING IN THE
UNIT before adding the accelerant.
Your goal is to develop a good hot base fire and to maintain a good hot fire throughout
your burning operation. This will give you the cleanest bum and the most throughput.
There is always smoke on start-up as all of the material in the box contains moisture,
compared to later in the bum operation when only the new material you are loading
contains moisture. Plus, the air curtain cannot be fully engaged ,until the fire has
strengthened, or you run the risk of blowing out the fire.
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OPERATING MANUAL
LOADING AND STARTING THE FIREBOX
To minimize start-up smoke you can:
Use your driest materials. /
Ensure your materials do not retain dirt or sand.
Use Diesel fuel to accelerate the light up.
COLD START LIGHTING
1. The air should be off. The engine should be
Running, but the PTO should be disengaged. ,
2. For best results and quickest light up, start the fire
from the bottom, because fire will spread up much
better than it will spread down.
3. Use a propane torch (like a weed bumer)or oil
soaked rags on poles to light the fire.
4. The fire can be started from under the rear doors
and from the access door in the forward panel on WIN
the manifold side of the unit. Access door for lighting
If you are using Diesel fuel as a starter, let the fire bum until you begin to see wisps of
white smoke replacing the wisps of black smoke from the Diesel fuel or, if you are us-
ing propane torches,wait until the fire has strengthened and flames are reaching the
top of the firebox. Then engage the air at 1,400 RPM. As the fire bums stronger, in-
crease the air(approximately 200 RPM every 15 minutes) up to maximum.
Don't increase the air too quickly, as you can"blow"the fire out. If you add air and the
smoke gets heavy, then reduce the RPM and let the fire"catch-up." Once it clears up
you can slowly Increase the air again.
Sometimes it is helpful to"fan"the fire during the start-up phase.You accomplish this
by increasing the RPM for 3 to S minutes, then decreasing it(i.e. 1,400 RPM up to
2,000 RPM and back down to 1,400 RPM). This sometimes helps to spread the fire
throughout the material. How much air to add and when to add it during startup will
vary with the type of materials being burned.
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OPERATING MANUAL
LOADING AND STARTING THE FIREBOX
HOT START
A hot start uses the coals from the previous day's burning operation. Depending on
how much ash is In the unit a hot start can be done once or twice before the unit will
need to be emptied. The more ash In the firebox that you start with, the LESS room
you have for burning new materials.
First, insure there are enough coals remaining to generate enough heat to get the new
waste materials burning. You CANNOT add an accelerant, if the waste materials do
not light, as that would be too dangerous. You can use propane torches in the lighting
holes, if you have trouble with a hot start. If the material does not light,the firebox
must be emptied before trying a cold start with the use of an accelerant.
I1[) III °,I : 1'.")o notuse iain acceterant fora I lot 6t rrt, as it rrisy ignits
m.riu°iexjpect dky and cause, in r'y or death,.
HOT START LIGHTING
Similarly to a cold start you begin with your best and most burnable materials.
1) Load the firebox to about one third or half way with the"good wood". The wood
should begin burning as soon as you start loading..
2) Engage the fan at 1,400 RPM. This should help fan the flames and
spread the fire. If you experience heavy smoke then reduce the RPM or
disengage the fan. Be cautious not to"blow our the fire.
3) As the fire begins to heat up, increase the RPM.
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HOW TO FEED A FIRE
It will generally take 30 minutes for the fire to build to a point where the temperatures
are sufficient for the unit to be operating with minimal smoke.
1. Add material from your"Good Wood" pile slowly for the first hour. It takes about
an hour for the fire to reach minimum temperature. Your goal is to achleve an
even and hot fire across the unit.
2. For continuous operation the engine RPM is run at full throttle(preset at the
factory). If the fire is burning very hot with no smoke the RPM can be reduced
by 1000 RPM to save fuel but that is very dependent on the waste material.
3. If you get excessive smoke and ash when you load the wood waste while drop-
ping the load through the air curtain, then you may need to turn the RPM's
down temporarily as you load. Thls is most likely earlier in the bum operation.
4. Take caution when loading the unit that the material to be burned is not
"dumped"in the box too quickly causing hot embers to be thrown from the unit.
5. If you have an area in the box that is smoking,this indicates the temperature is
low in that area. Add material from the"Good Wood"pile to get the fire temper-
ature up. Once that area is burning add some of the heavier material.
6. The rate at which you load the unit varies depending on moisture content of the
materials and the temperature of the fire. If you overload the box you will notice
an increase in white smoke. White smoke is an indication that the temperature
is dropping. If the smoke increases stop loading until the fire has caught-up.
You can also bring the temperature up by adding materials from the`Good
Wood"pile.
7. For the highest throughput load"LESS MORE OFTEN.' Smaller bucket loads
more often will give the materials a better chance to ignite and will result in your
highest throughput of material. Oversized bucket loads may smother the fire
for a short period before it ignites this will slow the burning down and reduce
your daily throughput.
8. The load in the box should not go higher than the bottom of the manifold. If the
material is piled higher, it will begin to break the air curtain and more smoke will
escape.
The fire should be loaded continuously throughout the day, in order to maintain operat-
ing temperatures. If the fire is not loaded continuously,the temperature will drop,the
through-put will go down and more smoke will escape.
"if it's burning clean It's burning hot, if there is smoke you've losing money."
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OPERATING MANUAL,
SHUTDOWN
HOW TO BURN THE FIRE DOWN FOR SHUTDOWN
All loading should stop one or two hours before you intend to put the fire out.
As the fire burns down, maintain the air speed until the firebox begins to smoke. As
the smoke increases, reduce the air speed in increments of about 300 RPM. This will
help to reduce the smoke.
The air in the manifold needs air flow, both to accelerate the bum down and to protect
the manifold from warping due to excessive heat. DO NOT shut off the air flow,
while there are still flames within 24 Inches of the manifold. Doing so may cause
elevated temperatures to warp the manifold, nozzle assembly,etc. Your warranty
does NOT cover damage due to excessive heat.
Once the fire has burned down to about one or two feet and flames are not visible near
the manifold, it will be safe to shut the engine and air down. Make sure the fire is ex-
tinguished before you leave the job site. The best way is to load dirt or sand into the
box, but do not spray the refractory walls with water as this will damage them.
When the burning materials in the fire box have burnt down to ash, reduce engine
RPM to 1,400 RPM and disengage the PTO. Move the toggle switch to the OFF posi-
tion to shut down the engine.
Some local authorities allow the firebox to be secured and the embers to smolder all
night. There is generally no smoke from this smoldering. Insure the work site is se-
cured or has a constant security guard to prevent any people or animals from getting
near the firebox. The inside temperatures of the firebox will remain very high most of
the night.
DANGER: Faltlrrg into the fire box wflll cause serloovse injury or death,.
If you are not allowed to smolder through the night, then verify the fire inside is com-
pletely out. If it is still burning or smoldering you can either drag the firebox forward
and water down the embers or your can use sand or dirt to cover the remaining hot
spots. Ensure the fire is out and the job site secure before you leave.
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OPERATING MANUAL.
ASH REMOVAL
HOW TO EMPTY THE S-SERIES UNITS
We recommend removing the ash every morning before burning operations begin.
This will give you maximum capacity in the firebox and the ash will be easier to han-
dle.
The box will operate with up to 3 feet of ash inside, but as the ash gets deeper the ef-
ficiency of the unit goes down. Three feet of ash would represent approximately 20
hours of burning. The box should not be run with over 3 feet of ash Inside.
There are generally three ways to empty the ash: (1) by use of Air Bumers'Ash
Rake, (2) by excavating it out and (3) by dragging the unit forward.
ASH RAKE
Air Burners offers an ash removal Implement(ash rake)designed for each model Fire-
Box as pictured below. The ash rake is fitted with a universal quick connect faceplate
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You can remove some or all of the ash by reaching in through the
rear doors with the ash rake and dragging the ash out. Remember
to use the appropriate breathing apparatus,and be cautious
of the remaining hot embers. It is not required to remove all the
ash if you are planning on a restart,generally just a"scoop"or two with the Ash Rake
is all that is required. This will leave a very hot ember base from which you begin the
new day with a°hot start"as explained previously.
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embiers,, Kerning or Ihot vnatedMs sire carried l:,y the wind to planes, ➢here tllwy
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S-300 Series Refractory Walled Air Curtain Bumer(Kubota V3600-TE Engine)
OPERATING MANUAL.
ASH REMOVAL
HOW TO EMPTY THE S-SERIES UNITS
EXCAVATING
Excavating the ash out is a common method for daily operations as it allow you to
maintain the ember base for restarting a new days burning operations.
You can remove some or all of the ash by reaching in through the rear doors with an
excavator and scooping the ash out. Remember to use the appropriate breathing
apparatus,and be cautious of the remaining hot embers. It is not required to re-
move all the ash if you are planning on a restart, generally just a"scoop"or two from
an excavator is all that is required. This will leave a very hot ember base from which
you begin the new day with a"hot start"as explained previously.
an excavator is all that is required. This will leave a very hot ember base from which
you begin the new day with a"hot start" as explained previously.
DANGER:ER: hen removing ash frorn the firebox, be aware the
wind irectl ri and insuire all operators wear, appropriate face
irnasks to Iprmeveiint infiailir-ig the ash.
DRAGGING
Dragging the unit will allow you to remove all the ash for repositioning or when a job is
complete,but It will not allow you to maintain the embers for a"hot start."
Open the back doors and cover the ash with a thin layer of dirt to minimize fly ash.
Connect appropriate strength cables or chains to the pad eyes or the pull block on the
front of the machine and pull the firebox forward. The ash will pile up and fall out the
back of the unit. Be cautious for the remaining hot embers. Wet the ash pile down,
remove unburned chunks of wood and then mix the ash into the native soil or other-
wise dispose of it as required by local ordinance.
When iremoving ashes from the firebox, iii a e sure
that no hot ashes, ernbers, burning or hot oinateriiallls are cairrier
by -the wind -to Maces where they could start a fire!
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OPERATING MANUAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Fire will not start.
Material In fire box has too much air space. To correct, load heavy material such as
stumps to make the lower material pack down. Use torches and light from the bottom
so the fire bums up.
2. Fire burning at one end.
Load heavy materials directly on top of the burning area. This causes the flames to
fan out in an effort to reach the top of the pile. As the fire begins to spread, keep mate-
rial plied on top of the flames until the entire firebox is burning.
3. Fire smoking too much.
The most common reason for a smoking fire is too much dirt or dense materials going
into the fire box and reducing the heat. You must make sure the wood waste material
is free from large amounts of dirt, Load from your"Good Wood" pile to bring the tem-
perature back up
You may have overloaded the box or loaded the box too fast. Example; if you only
have 1 ton of material burning you can not load in 3 tons of material. The new material
will smother the fire. Stop loading and let the fin:catch up. The material you are load-
ing may have a very high moisture content. You can either load at a slower rate or mix
the wetter material with dryer material.
If you are letting the fire bum down or the load in the box is less than 3 feet deep you
may need to turn the air down by reducing the engine RPM.
4. Smoke from one area of the box
The area is probably not burning well. Add smaller material from your"good wood"pile
to this area to help build the fire. As the smoke clears add heavier material.
5. Smoke from under the base rails or bottom of panels.
Loose dirt was not properly shoveled around inside of box to seal between panel bot-
toms and the ground. To fix, shovel dirt around the outside where the smoke Is escap-
ing. Once the ash inside builds up this will stop.
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OPERATING MANUAL
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
1. Dally check list:
A„ Oil level(top off as needed)
B. Engine coolant level(top off as needed)
C. Diesel fuel level in fuel tank
D. Tap dirt out of air intake Dousing and check for excessive dirt.
2. Periodic Maintenance
Consult both the supplied Kubota Engine Service Manual and NACD PTO Service Manual.
A. Change oil and oil filter
B. Clean/replace fuel filters (2)as needed
C. Clean and inspect air filter and replace as needed
D. Grease both (inside and outside)fan bearings every 2-4 months
E. Adjust and grease PTO per supplied NACD Service Manual
F. Clean debris off radiator
G. Check alternator V-belt and adjust as needed
CaUt lot :
NACD Clutch (PTO) Adjus-tryient
The c lut:ch rnanuf cturer advises that it is the responsibility oil'the owns,rl
operator,to main'll in tilde correct II::r ') engagement pressure ressi, re and adjust in
l° odlicmliy to keel, the NACD Maniuhai ctureiii°"s Warranty in force. For de-
tallled instruc6oins refer to tlllw NiACIC')i Seirvilce Manual supplied with your
Air(�'Puirtahn l uiii°near, especially Sectloin 14.
Kubota Diesel Engine vnoo-'1Cl' is equipped with NACD Clutch Model 411256 AM.
The clutch size is 10S (10").
Using a torque wrench with a socket 1 7116"to fit the hex on the outside end of the
PTO handle,the engagement torques(measured at cross shaft) is 101-108 ft-lbs (or
137-146 Nm). The engagement torque should be checked at each oil change or every
200 hours.
Refer to the NACD Service Manual, Section 3.5,should adjustments be required. The
cowling will have to be partially removed to gain access to the clutch (see page 25 of
this Operating Manual for details on how to remove the cowling).
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THERMO CERAMIC PATCHING COMPOUND
For minor repair of S-Series refractory parcels and doors,
Part#6900-1003
Thermo Ceramic Wet Pre-Mix
NOTE:This is an air cured product, reseal unused portion immediately.
Once opened the shelf life Is one(1)year.
Directions:
1) Cracking of the panels is normal as they flex in the heat. Filling the cracks
every 6 months or as needed will extend the life of your Thermo Ceramic
Panels.
2) Air Burners patching compound is pre-mixed and ready to use(may require
some stirring).
3) Storage: Compound should be stored indoors in a frost free location.
4) Preparation: The area in and around the damaged area to be patched must
be cleaned and brushed to provide the best surface for the compound to ad-
here. Remove all loose refractory and debris from the area to be patched.
5) Wet the cleaned surface with a light spray or damp cloth.
6) Installation: Using a trowel or similar tool, pack the refractory compound ma-
terial into cracks and into areas where the refractory is missing. To achieve
proper thickness trim off the excess material using a sharp fiat blade or the
side of the trowel.
7) Allow the material to harden overnight before placing the FireBox back into
service. After the compound has hardened operate the FireBox under nor-
mal conditions.
AIR BURNERS INC.
4390 Cargo Way,Palm City,FL 34990
T72-220-7303
E-mail:Inrocaftumera.com
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OPERATING MANUAL
SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS
Parts List for Routine Service of
Kubota Industrial Diesel Engine-V3600-TE
Also Refer to Engine Manufacturer's Service Manual for Engine Service Details
(Engine should be serviced every 200 hours of operation)
Description Air Burners PM Manufacturer's PIN NAPA PIN
Air Filter(primary) 5000-1332 Donaldson P828889 6562
Air Filter(safety) 5000-1333 Donaldson P829333 6569
Oil Filter 5000-1326 Kubota ICO20-32430 7430
Fuel Filter 5000-1299 Kubota 16631-43560 3393
FuellWater Separator Filter 5000-1297 Racor R20P 3614
V-Belt(Engine) 5000-1339 Kubota IG521-97010 259400
Electrical System Fuse 40A 5000-00302 NAPA BK7821079 BK782 2102
Amp ID:Greene Style:MAXI
Optima Battery Red'Fop 5000-0199 OPTIMA SC34A
(12V,CCA 800,AH 50) -
Engine Oil 15W40 Diesel Grade
Engine Coolant Low Silicon Anti-Freeze(Green)Units are shipped from factory with
50-50 mixture green antifreezelwater
Bearing Lubricant NLGI Grade 2
Fuel Tank Capacity:Min.65 Gallons
Rev.12.2011
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OPERATING MANUAL
SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS
Draining of Motor Oil
To facilitate the draining of motor oil in the Kubota Diesel Engines V 3600-TE, an oil
drain valve and drain hose has been added.
The image below shows the drain valve Installed on a V 3600-TE engine. It can be
reached through the front access door. The position of the pet cock as it is installed on
the engine block may vary(the lever may be towards the bottom).
Lift the lever and turn to open the valve.
When closing the oil drain valve,make sure that the lever latches securely in the
closed position as shown below.
The air curtain burners will be shipped with a drain hose already attached to the nipple
of the drain valve (hose not shown below). Collect the spent motor oil in an appropri-
ate container outside the engine cowling for proper disposal.
Oil Drain
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All routine engine maintenance and service can be performed through the access
doors and openings provided. This Includes adding and draining the motor oil and en-
gine coolant,changing of air,fuel and oil filters,etc.
The engine cowling should only be removed for major engine work.
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SERVICING SPECIFICATIONS
Draining Fuel Tank Catchment Reservoir
Your firebox may have been (optionally)fitted with a steel fuel tank catchment reservoir
in case the fuel tank should ever develop a leak.The contents of the fuel tank would
be held in the reservoir for safe disposal.
To facilitate the draining of the catchment reservoir there is a drain plug installed on
the side of the tank below the filler neck just above the floor of the front deck.The drain
plug is a standard Y40 steel plug. It is installed with an anti-seize compound.
As water from rainfall or from washing down the front deck may collect in the reservoir,
it is important to keep the reservoir empty of water by draining it as needed. Otherwise
the reservoirs capacity to hold fuel from an unlikely leak would be diminished.
The image below shows the location of the drain plug.
1
Keep Fuel Tank Catchment Reservoir drained of water from rainfall
or front deck washing.
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Removal of Engine Cowling
RennicmpW is not u°equirml for uroiuukhr e n g4'i e irriairasinance and sef- lcec
1.Remove all cowling bolts, nuts and washers 5 on each side).
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2. Removing the throttle cable from the cowling. Follow the steps IL
below;
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3. Loosen cable cover,CAUTION,these are aluminum threads.
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4. Disconnect cable ball and secure the cable out of the way „
someplace on the engine. It does not need to be disconnected at
the engine.
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Removal of Engine Cowling
R'a""r novau is iniot reqtAred for rioutine, eriglilve rivaintenainicle and service!
5.Disconnect the electrical hamess from the control panel at the
"quick disconnect plug"inside the cowling, behind the black
control panel box. Do not detach the control panel box from the
cowling.
6.The cowling can now be removed by lifting it over fuel filler
neck,exhaust pipe and air cleaner and pulling it as indicated by
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the arrows in the direction away from the air fan.
7. Re-install in reverse order. Be Cautious when reconnecting the
throttle cable housing as it has ALUMINUM threads and can be
easily damaged.
Re-Install:
A) Slide cowling back over engine,align bolt holes.
B) Install cowling bolts.
C) Reconnect electrical harness to control box
D) Reconnect throttle cable
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LIFTING POINTS
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There are four designated lifting pad eyes for lifting the S-300 Series units by crane.
Only lift by attaching cables to these four pad eyes. Their locations are marked
with yellow lifting point labels with up-arrows
The
placeSsecured with a bolt and �
nut(red circle in photo y
above).The bolt must be re-
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placed with a suitablepad-
lock, before the firebox is
placed into service.
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