Flame RD 6009 Instruction Sheet

RD 6009 Roof Dryer

CAUTION

Moving parts can cause injury. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from air
intake and all other moving parts on machine and engine. Never put hands or
feet in air exhaust outlet while machine is running.

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Blower housing becomes very hot. Keep away from housing when burner is on.
Allow engine to run until exhaust air is cool after shutting off gas. Always have a
fire extinguisher nearby.

Do Not attach hoisting devices near valves or hoses.

Always shut off engine and close valve on LP-Gas cylinder before refueling.

Never operate torch without blower.

Never lift machine with LP-Gas cylinder attached.

Never lift LP-Gas cylinder by valve.

Replace immediately any components that become worn, damaged or
inoperative.

Adjustable Pilot

Assembly Instructions

Upon opening carton, examine RD 6009 Roof
Dryer closely for damage. Report any damage to
freight carrier.

See parts list enclosed prior to assembling Roof Dryer

Valve

Squeeze Valve

Lever

NOTICE

Any modification

to this machine

voids all warranty

and liability.

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1. Install front wheel bracket onto bolts and tighten
lock nuts. Slide bushing in wheel and attach wheel
to bracket with 5/16 bolt, flat washers and lock nut.

2. Bolt handle brace to front cover.

3. Install upper handle with hose assembly attached
onto lower right and left handles. Leave nuts loose.

4. Place handle brace on inside of handle and place
bolts through holes. Place lock nuts on bolts.

5. Tighten all bolts and nuts.

6. Place torch into holder and tighten set screw.

7. Tighten supply hose onto torch fitting.

(No Pipe Compound Needed)

Flame Engineering, Inc. • West Hwy 4 • P.O. Box 577 • LaCrosse, KS 67548

800-255-2469 • 785-222-2873 • Fax [phone]

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See Reverse Side

For Operating Instructions

SPECIAL WARNING

Fill engine with oil prior to initial use.

Do not operate this machine within (6) six feet of the roof edge, nor on a roof
without a perimeter warning system or guard barrier.

Always wear proper clothing (100% cotton is best) as recommended by

various roofing associations when on a roof: safety cap (when necessary);
long-sleeve shirt, buttoned at the wrist and collar; long work pants with no cuff;
safety high-top shoes; work gloves with knit wrist (to prevent hot material from
spilling into glove). Goggles are recommended.

DO NOT PULL THIS MACHINE. It is designed PUSH ONLY. Pulling the Roof
Dryer is unsafe since operator could back off the roof edge.

Inspect the machine each day before use to insure that it is in good working
order.

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NOTICE

Misuse of this equipment
may result in damage or
serious personal injury.
We furnish the following
instructions for the use
and care of this
equipment and rely upon
the purchaser to see to it
that these instructions
are made clear to the
persons who will actually
be using the equipment.

Operating Instructions

1. Follow instructions and safety precautions as furnished by engine manufacturer.

2. Always be sure LP-Gas connections are secure and working properly, and your tank is secured in an upright position.

Be sure to keep hose out of the way of the operator.

3. Close adjustable pilot valve.

4. Open valve on LP-Gas tank.

NOTE: Maximum recommended operating pressure is 20 P.S.I. DO NOT EXCEED this pressure. Regulator is Preset at
18 P.S.I.

5. Using soapy water, check all connections and fittings for leaks. DO NOT USE MATCH OR FLAME.

6. Start engine and adjust to low speed.

7. Open adjustable pilot valve about 1/2 turns.

8. Light burner with spark lighter. DO NOT USE MATCHES OR CIGARETTE LIGHTER. (If burner does not light, open pilot

valve a little at a time until it does light).

9. Adjust pilot to lowest setting that will maintain flame.

10. Adjust throttle on engine to fastest operating speed.

11. Squeeze valve lever and begin drying. NOTE: Never operate dryer with engine on low speed and squeeze valve open.

12. To stop operations: Close valve on LP-Gas tank and allow engine to run until exhaust air is cool.

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Flame Engineering, Inc. • West Hwy 4 • P.O. Box 577 • LaCrosse, KS 67548

800-255-2469 • 785-222-2873 • Fax [phone]