Sprinkler mats should be used when rolling hot and tacky materials. Keep the mats raised when they are not in use to
prevent unnecessary wear.
b. Removal.
(1)
Remove the cotter pins and remove the sprinkler mat support (7) and sprinkler mat (12).
(2)
Remove the pipe clamps (6).
(3)
Unscrew the pipe nipple (4) and remove the steering roll pipe (2 and 5).
c.
Disassembly.
(1)
Unscrew and remove the pipe caps (1) from the steering roll sprinkler pipe (2 and 5).
(2)
Unscrew and remove the steering roll sprinkler pipes (2 and 5) from the tee-connecter (3).
(3)
Remove the screws (8), flat washers (9), lockwashers (10), and nuts (11) attaching the sprinkler mat (12)
to the sprinkler mat support (7).
(4)
Remove the sprinkler mat (12).
d. Inspection. Inspect the sprinkler pipes for clogged or corroded holes. Replace the pipes if extremely corroded
or damaged. Inspect the sprinkler mat for excessive wear, deterioration, excessively worn areas. Replace the mat if
necessary.
e. Clean. Clean all metal parts with cleaning solvent. Clean the mat with a stiff brush or broom and medium water
pressure. Remove all embedded foreign matter from the sprinkler mat. Clean the screw threads with a stiff wire brush
and apply a few drops of engine oil on the threads before reassembling the sprinkler mat.
f.
Reassembly.
(1)
Install the sprinkler mat (12) on the sprinkler mat support (7).
(2)
Install and tighten the sprinkler mat mounting screws (8), flat washers (9), lockwashers (10), and nuts
(11).
(3)
Connect the steering roll sprinkler pipes (2 and 5) with the tee-connecter (3).
(4)
Install the pipe caps.
g. Installation.
(1)
Install the sprinkler pipe (2 and 5) and pipe nipple (4). Make sure that all joints and connections are tight.
(2)
Install and tighten the pipe clamps (6).
(3)
Install the sprinkler support (7) and sprinkler mat (12) assembly.
(4)
Secure the sprinkler mat assembly with cotter pins.
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