Etnyre Black-Topper User guide

E.D. ETNYRE & CO. - 1333 S. Daysville Road - Oregon, Illinois 61061
Phone: [phone] or 800-995-2116 – Fax: [phone] – www.etnyre.com
Parts/Service: 888-586-1899 – [email protected]
Asphalt Distributor
with Touch Screen Controls
Operation - Maintenance - Safety
Black-Topper®
Starting with Serial Number S9000
Standard and Variable Width Spray Bar
With Touch Screen Controls
R
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M-103-22

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Starting with Serial Number S9000
Black-Topper Operation, Maintenance and Safety Manual
BLACK-TOPPER Distributor
Standard Spraybar or Variable Width Bar
with Touch Screen Controls
M-103-22

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© Copyright 2021 E.D. Etnyre & Co.
All brand names, trademarks and registered
trademarks are the property of their respective
owners. Information contained within this
document is subject to change without notice.
All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
WARRANTY..............................................................1
Warning and Instruction Plates.................................5
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Precautions, Hazard Seriousness Level .....7
Fluoroelastomer Handling ......................................8
Foaming................................................................10
Asphalt Institute ....................................................10
INTRODUCTION
Reporting Safety Defects...................................... 11
Component Location And Identication..........12–13
CAB TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL PANEL..........14
REAR TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL PANEL.......16
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
SETTINGS............................................................18
SETUP Page 1 .......................................................19
Calibrations.........................................................21
Left Bar, Right Bar Smart Cylinder
(Variable Width Bar Only) ..................................22
Pump EDC Threshold.........................................23
Ground Speed Radar Calibration ......................24
Tank Level Sensor Calibration............................25
Joysticks and Thumbwheels...............................25
SETUP Page 2 .......................................................26
Spray Marker Valves ..........................................26
Power Return Spray ...........................................26
SETUP Page 3 .......................................................27
USB / Computer Update:....................................27
Fault Control:......................................................27
Initialize LEDs:....................................................27
DISPLAY ................................................................28
Backlight:............................................................28
Touch Point:........................................................28
Screen Saver:.....................................................28
Voltage / Temp:...................................................28
Color Scheme:....................................................29
Volume:...............................................................29
FAULTS..................................................................30
Page 1 ................................................................30
Under Application .............................................30
Over Application ...............................................30
EDC Feedback Range......................................30
Zero Motor Speed (Motor Feedback) ...............30
Pump Calibration..............................................30
Radar Calibration..............................................30
Asphalt Temperature Sensor ............................30
Hydraulic Temperature Hot...............................31
Tank Level Sensor ............................................31
Tank Level - Bar Circ ........................................31
Tank Level - Burners.........................................31
Page 2 ................................................................31
Front Display ....................................................31
Rear Display.....................................................31
Front I/O Module...............................................31
Left Air Output Module......................................31
Right Air Output Module ...................................31
Hydraulic Output Module..................................32
Accessories Output Module..............................32
Other CAN Modules .........................................32
Computer IOs ...................................................32
Left Variable Width Spray Bar ..........................32
Right Variable Width Spray Bar ........................32
DIAGNOSTICS.....................................................33
Page 1 ................................................................33
Spray Valves.....................................................33
Page 2 ................................................................34
Page 3 ................................................................34
HELP ......................................................................35
View PDFs..........................................................35
INFORMATION ......................................................36
Pump Meter.........................................................36
LIGHTS ..................................................................37
Maximum Current Draw [Amps]..........................37
OPERATION
Main Controls .......................................................38
Operation Mode..................................................38
Pump Control......................................................38
Page 1 ................................................................39
Two Speed Motor (if equipped): .......................39
Smart Clean (if equipped):................................39
Burner Control ..................................................40
Ignition and Out Fire Control...............................41
Fuel Oil Burners..................................................41
Tank Valve (if equipped): ........................................42
Suck Back Bar Circ (if equipped):.....................42
Page 2 ................................................................42
Taper Switch (Optional) ....................................43
Marker Valves (if equipped...............................43
Wash Pump (if equipped): ................................43
Page 3 ................................................................44
Spray Totals......................................................44
Log Spray Totals ..............................................44
Tank Capacity ...................................................45
ASPHALT OPERATIONS
Loading Through the Manhole..............................46
Loading Through the Load Line............................47
Connections and Preliminary Checks.................47
Check Strainers..................................................47
Using the Measuring Stick..................................47
Circulating in the Tank .........................................50
Circulating in the Spray Bar..................................52
Spraying Through the Spray Bar .........................54
Spray Bar Suck Back............................................56
Nozzle Range Indicator ........................................59
Spraying With the Hand Spray ............................60
Handspray Suckback............................................62
SUCKBACK...........................................................62
Suck Back Override..............................................63
BAR FLUSHING OPERATIONS............................64
UNLOAD OPERATIONS........................................66
with External Pump...............................................66
with Distributor Pump ...........................................68
TRANSFER OPERATIONS ...................................70
HEATING PRODUCT IN DISTRIBUTORS
Heating with Propane Burners..............................72
Heating with Fuel Oil Burners...............................75
Troubleshooting....................................................77
MaintenanceMaintenance..........................................................78
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC..........................84-91
Lubrication Chart..................................................92
APPENDIX A - Valve Abbreviations - Standard Bar.......93
APPENDIX B - Valve Abbreviations - Variable WidthBar ..94
APPENDIX C - USB application Update......................95
APPENDIX D - Default GPM & LPM Chart ...................96
Etnyre Spraybar Nozzles .....................................97
Serial Number Plate Location..............................98

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List of Illustrations
Figure 1 - Location of Warning and Instruction Plates.......5
Figure 2 - Flashing Low Level Indicator........................... 10
Figure 3 - Low Tank - Burners fault ................................. 10
Figure 4 - Rear and Side Component Identication ........ 12
Figure 5 - Rear Component Identication........................ 12
Figure 6 - Spray Bar Component Identication ............... 13
Figure 7 - Hydraulic Tank Component Identicaiton........ 13
Figure 8 - Cab Control Panel Components ..................... 14
Figure 9 - Rear Control Panel Components .................... 16
Figure 10 - Gear Icon ...................................................... 18
Figure 11 - Setup Button.................................................. 18
Figure 12 - Setup Login Button........................................ 18
Figure 13 - Page 1 of Setup Screen................................ 19
Figure 14 - Pump Threshold Description......................... 19
Figure 15 - Reset Defaults button.................................... 20
Figure 16 - Memory Window and Keyboard.................... 21
Figure 17 - Machine Calibrations button.......................... 21
Figure 18 - Machine Calibrations Window....................... 22
Figure 19 - Left Bar Smart Cylinder START Calibrate Window . 22
Figure 20 - Hydraulic Pump EDC Threshold Calibration. 23
Figure 21 - Pump Calibration Fault.................................. 23
Figure 22 - Ground Speed Radar Calibration.................. 24
Figure 23 - Radar Height and Angle................................ 24
Figure 24 - Tank Level Sensor Calibration ...................... 25
Figure 25 - Calibrate Empty and Calibrate Full Buttons...25
Figure 26 - Page 2 of Setup Screen................................ 26
Figure 27 - Metric units White Bar .................................. 26
Figure 28 - Page 3 of Setup Screen................................ 27
Figure 29 - Faults Disabled Icon...................................... 27
Figure 30 - Display Screen.............................................. 28
Figure 31 - Front Display / Rear Display ......................... 29
Figure 32 - USB Icons ..................................................... 29
Figure 33 - Speaker Volume............................................ 29
Figure 34 - Page 1 of Faults Screen................................ 30
Figure 35 - Page 2 of Faults Screen................................ 31
Figure 36 - Page 1 of Diagnostics Screen....................... 33
Figure 37 - Page 2 of Diagnostics Screen....................... 34
Figure 38 - Help Screen .................................................. 35
Figure 39 - Black-Topper Computator ............................. 35
Figure 40 - Information Screen........................................ 36
Figure 41 - Pump Meter................................................... 36
Figure 42 - Lights Icon Button ......................................... 37
Figure 43 - Lights Screen ................................................ 37
Figure 44 - Lights Name Keyboard...................................37
Figure 45 - Home Screen, Page 1................................... 38
Figure 46 - Operation Mode ............................................ 38
Figure 47 - Pump Control ................................................ 39
Figure 48 - Motor Speed.................................................. 39
Figure 49 - Burner Control............................................... 40
Figure 50 - Smart Clean Window .................................... 40
Figure 51 - Tank Valve..................................................... 42
Figure 52 - Front Load Valve ........................................... 42
Figure 53 - Suck Back Bar Circ ....................................... 42
Figure 54 - Operation page 2 screen............................... 42
Figure 55 - Taper Switch.................................................. 43
Figure 56 - Marker Valves.................................................43
Figure 57 - Wash Pump................................................... 43
Figure 58 - Operation page 3 screen............................... 44
Figure 59 - Log Spray Totals ........................................... 44
Figure 60 - Tank Level ..................................................... 45
Figure 61 - Valve Positions for Loading Through the Manhole... 46
Figure 62 - Using the Measuring Stick ............................ 47
Figure 63 - LOAD Operation Mode.................................. 48
Figure 64 - Increasing Pump Speed Slider...................... 48
Figure 65 - LED Tank Gauge Bar .................................... 48
Figure 66 - Valve Positions for Loading Through the Load Line..... 49
Figure 67 - TANK CIRC Operation Mode ........................ 50
Figure 68 - Valve Positions for Circulating in the Tank .... 51
Figure 69 - BAR CIRC Operation Mode .......................... 52
Figure 70 - Valve Positions for Circulating in the Spray Bar ......53
Figure 71 - Bar Latch Symbol.......................................... 54
Figure 72 - Valve Positions for Spraying Through the Spray Bar ... 55
Figure 73 - Suck Back Operation Mode .......................... 56
Figure 74 - Valve Positions for Spray Bar Suck Back...... 57
Figure 75 - Open Nozzles Flashing Green...................... 58
Figure 76 - Auto Spray Mode........................................... 58
Figure 77 - Manual Spray Mode...................................... 58
Figure 78 - Handspray Operation Mode.......................... 60
Figure 79 - Valve Positions for Spraying With the Hand Spray. 61
Figure 80 - Suck Back Override ...................................... 63
Figure 81 - Flush Operation Mode................................... 64
Figure 82. Valve Positions for Flushing ........................... 65
Figure 83 - Unload Operation AUTO Mode ..................... 66
Figure 84 - Valve Positions for Unload with External Pump 67
Figure 85 - Unload Operation MANUAL Mode ................ 68
Figure 86 - Valve Positions for Unload with Distributor Pump .. 69
Figure 87 - Transfer Operation Mode .............................. 70
Figure 88 - Valve Positions for Transfer .......................... 71
Figure 89 - Ignition & Out Fire Control System................ 73
Figure 90 - Gun Assembly............................................... 78
Figure 91 - Electrode Setting........................................... 78
Figure 92 - Right Hand / Left Hand Electrodes ............... 78
Figure 93 - Hydraulic Motor............................................. 79
Figure 94 - Etnyre Asphalt Pump..................................... 80
Figure 95 - Fluid Cleanliness Chart................................. 82

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Warning and Instruction Plates
For operator safety and possible liability protection, all Safety and Instruction Plates should
remain in place and be legible
Should a plate be removed, lost, or become illegible, reorder and replace immediately
If plates become difcult to read because of material coating the surface, clean with solvent
30 6705038 1 Gauge-Tank, LED
Figure 1. Location of Warning and Instruction Plates

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NOTICE
The handling of Cationic Emulsions (CRS-2, CMS-2, CSS-1 and CSS) may create an
environment within the Asphalt Distributor that can be corrosive to carbon steel and
cast iron.
• Cationic Emulsions are widely used within the industry.
• Cationic Emulsion is manufactured with asphalt, water, emulsiers and
hydrochloric acid. The chemistry of individual emulsions varies in asphalt content
and Ph levels.
• Tanks and spray mechanisms used with Cationic emulsions may experience
corrosion
• It is believed the chemistry of the emulsion - specically the residual fumes
promote the corrosion
• Etnyre Distributors are compatible with Cationic Emulsions provided that certain
precautions are taken.
• Prior to placing a distributor in to service with Cationic Emulsion, it should be
loaded with an AC or MC type material to develop a protective coating.
• Periodic inspection of the tank and spray system should be preformed in the
normal course of operation.
• It is recommended that distributors used in Cationic service be ushed periodically
and at the end of the season with an AC, MC or cutback to remove the corrosive
materials and to provide a protective coating.
• Increasing the quantity of ushing material during daily suck back and cleanout
operations will also help to minimize corrosion damage.
• Dilution is the solution.
• Additional information can be acquired from your Emulsion supplier as well as the
Asphalt Institute or the Asphalt Emulsion Manufactures Association.
WARNING
Take extra care and follow recommended
procedures when alternating asphalt
materials especially when loading hot
product, over 212 degrees Fahrenheit
emulsion was used in the previous load.
(100 degrees Celsius), on to a tank and
system previously in Emulsion service.

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The operation of a bituminous distributor normally requires handling of liquid products at elevated temperature.
Also, these liquids may be of a volatile nature. A heating system is supplied to raise or maintain the product
temperature, and these systems use highly combustible fuels. As with any type of construction equipment, there
are certain hazards associated with careless or improper operation.
Safety warnings have been provided to call attention to any potentially hazardous situation that may cause property
damage, personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders. These safety warnings will be shown at various
times throughout this manual, as they are applicable to the subject being presented. These safety warnings are
identied by the following warning symbols:
Safety Precautions, Hazard Seriousness Level
You will nd safety information boxes throughout this manual. These boxes contain information alerting you to
situations or actions to avoid.
Signal words (DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION) are used to identify levels of hazard seriousness. Their
selection is based on the likely consequence of human interaction with a hazard. Denitions of hazard levels are
as follows.
DANGER - Immediate hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor personal injury or product or
property damage.
All of these warnings are listed below and they also appear throughout the manual. In addition to these, you will
nd notes throughout the manual.
NOTE - A note provides general information that the operator should be aware of when performing an operation.
DANGER
To avoid an extreme re hazard or explosion,
NEVER use gasoline as fuel in diesel or fuel
oil burners.
DANGER
A fully charged dry chemical type re
extinguisher must be within easy reach
whenever the burners are operating or there
is an open ame near the Distributor. The
minimum capacity of the re extinguisher
should be 10 pounds.
Please Note This Warning
and Remember:
• Always start and operate the engine in a
well ventilated area.
• If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust
to the outside.
• Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust
system.
WARNING
To prevent an explosion or re hazard:
• Position the unit broadside to the wind to
prevent volatile fumes from drifting toward
the burners.
• Do not operate the burners if the tank is
damaged or leaking.
• Ensure that the burners are extinguished
before removing any material from the tank
in any manner. Liquid petroleum (LP) burners
can support a ame for several minutes after
the fuel supply is turned off.

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
A fully charged dry chemical type re
extinguisher must be within easy reach
whenever the burners are operating or there is
an open ame near the Distributor. The minimum
capacity of the re extinguisher should be 10
pounds.
Fluoroelastomer Handling
Some O-rings and seals used in this vehicle
are made from uoroelastomers, When used
under design conditions, uoroelastomers do
not require special handling. However, when
uoroelastomers are heated to temperatures
beyond their design temperature (around 600º
Fahrenheit), decomposition may occur with the
formation of hydrouoric acid. Hydrouoric acid
can be extremely corrosive to human tissue if
not handled properly.
A degraded seal may appear as a charred or
black sticky mass, Do not touch either the seal
or the surrounding equipment without wearing
neoprene or PVC gloves if degradation is
suspected. Wash parts and equipment with
10% lime water (calcium hydroxide solution) to
neutralize any hydrouoric acid.
If contact with the skin occurs, wash the affected
areas immediately with water. Then rub a 2.5
calcium gluconate gel into the skin until there
is no further irritation, while seeking prompt
medical attention.
Note to Physicians: For advice or treatment of
HF burns, call the DuPont Medical Emergency
number, 1-800-441-3637.
WARNING
To prevent an explosion or re hazard:
• Do not operate the burners when the vehicle is
unattended, when the vehicle is in motion, or
with the vehicle in a conned area.
• When the burners go out, shut off the fuel
supply to both burners and allow the ues to
ventilate for at least 3 minutes before re-lighting
the burners.
• Do not heat the material beyond the
manufacturer’s recommended temperature.
• Keep burning cigarettes or other sources of
combustion away from manholes and overow
vents.
• Keep area free of all sources of combustion
when spraying.
• Check the tank vent to insure that it is free from
obstruction before lighting the burners.
• Eliminate sparks from engine exhaust.
• Do not operate the burners with the manhole
open or open the manhole while the burners
are in operation.
• Flues must be covered by a minimum 6 inches
of material (bitumen) when burners are in
operation.
To prevent possible hand or facial burns:
• Always light the inside burner rst. Do not
reach across a lit burner to light or re-light
the inside burner. Shut off the outside burner
before lighting the inside burner.
To prevent possible burns:
• Always use a torch to light the burners. Never
attempt to light the burners using a match or
pocket lighter.
• Always wear insulated gloves when handling
spray bar sections or hoses.
• Always wear eye protection, face shield, long
sleeve shirt, insulated gloves, boots, and long
pants outside the boots when working around
the Distributor.
• Use extreme caution when using a torch to
heat the pump. Asphalt accumulated around
the pump may ignite when heating the pump
with a torch.
WARNING
To prevent possible injury:
• Always open the manhole cover slowly.
Pressure build up in the tank may cause the
cover to burst open.
To prevent possible re hazards, burns or
falls:
• Keep the unit clean for safe operation.

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WARNING
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Using the Measuring Stick