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3 Motorized Man ual Highw a y T ape A pplicator (MMHT A-18) Inf ormation F older 5.15 Jul y 1995 Description The 3M™ Motorized Manual Highw a y T ape Applicator (MMHT A-18) is a motorized , tw o- wheeled de vice for applying 3M™ Stamark™ and Scotch-Lane™ pa vement marking tapes (See Figure 1). The device is specif ically designed to appl y [...]
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2 A pplication T echniques (Refer to Diagram A) Pr e-marking: Using 200-250 ft. (60-70 m) of light rope, chain or thin wire cab le for a guideline, mark the skip sequence on the chain to be follo w ed. Example: A sash chain marked to the proper sequence with 1-inch (2.54 cm) spiral ke y rings. Example: F or a 10 ft. (3 m) skip line and a 30 ft. (9 [...]
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3 F igure 3 Pr e-A pplication Pr eparation 1. Inspect cutting b lades, clean and adjust if nec- essary . See Maintenance. 2. Check all fastening hardware and tighten if necessary . Do not o vertighten. Use self-lock- ing hardw are if replacing missing nuts or bolts. 3. Engine pre-operation check. See Maintenance for maintenance intervals. A. Oil: U[...]
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4 T amping When inla ying pav ement markings in ne w asphalt concrete surfaces, tamp the markings during the f inal compaction (f inishing roller) of the mat. After application of markings on existing surfaces, tamp the tape thoroughl y with the 3M™ Roller T amper Cart (R TC-2) with a minimum 200 lb . (90 kg) load , or slo wly (2-3 mph) dri ve o [...]
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5 T r oubleshooting T ape Does Not Adv ance: 1. If the clamp springs ha ve been o verl y stretched , there will not be enough tension to adv ance the tape. The springs should be replaced. 2. If the GUIDE B ARS are too tight to the roll, the tape will not adv ance properly . The bars should be positioned so that the tape can adv ance freely but hold[...]
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6 Code Description MH-4 Bar Guide Assemb ly (2) Scre w , Soc. Hd. Cap, Stl, Zinc Plt., 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 (1) Scre w , Soc. Hd. Cap, Stl., Zinc Plt., Loc-W el, 1/4-20 x 5/8 MH-10 Clamp Spring (larg e) Assemb ly (1) Scre w , Hex Hd. Cap, Stl., Zinc Plate 1/4-20 x 7/8 Lg. (1) Nut, Hex, Stl., Zinc Plt., 14-20 MH-11 T ape Guide (1) T ape Guide MH-12 Guide [...]
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7 Code Description MH-55 Clutch Rod Assemb ly (1) Rod - Clutch (Upper) (1) Rod - Clutch (Lo w er) (1) T ur n Buckle - McMaster #30125T4 (2) Cle vis - Rod - Bimba #D-10139-A (3) Nut, Lock, Grade 2 T oplock 1/4- 20 Unc, Stl, Zinc Plt. MH-56 Cartridg e Bearing (1) Cartridge Bearing, F afnir RCJC-3/4 MH-57 Driv e V -Belt (1) V -Belt, Gpl Premium, Da yc[...]
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3M assumes no responsibility for an y injur y , loss or damage arising out of the use of a product that is not of our manufacture. Where reference is made in literature to a commerciall y a vailab le product, made by another manufacturer , it shall be the user’ s responsibility to ascertain the precautionar y measures for its use outlined b y the[...]