(fig. 14-37) is one of many different makes and modelsof self-propelled magnetic sweepers used by theSeabees. This type of sweeper is most effective inwarehouse and storage areas and on granular or earthsurfaces that cannot be cleaned with broom equipment.Under normal conditions, using the magneticsweeper around work areas one or two times a week willkeep areas free of metal debris. If construction ordemolition is in progress, the magnetic sweeper shouldbe used as often as needed to keep areas free of metaldebris. Using the magnetic sweeper helps prevent flattires on wheeled equipment.By positioning the hydraulically controlled lever,the operator can adjust the height of the magnet for thetype of surface being swept.Heavy springs and a bumper, mounted on the frontof the magnet, help prevent magnet damage when anobstruction is encountered during operation. Thesprings act to lift the magnet over obstructions andreturn the magnet to its previous position.After sweeping an area be sure to take the magneticsweeper to an assigned trash area, dump the debriscollected by shutting off the magnetic circuit breaker,and place the debris in the container provided.When refueling a magnetic street sweeper, makesure the engine is shut off, and see that metal-to-metalcontact is maintained with the fuel tank and fuel nozzle.Perform the following when operating the magneticsweeper:. Allow no riders.. Stop operations when adjusting, cleaning, andlubricating the unit.. Do not drop material from the magnet and thenrun the sweeper over the material. Pick up thematerial and dispose of it before securing the sweeper.SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENTSnow and ice removal operations are affected bymany factors. Examples are as follows: availability ofsuitable equipment, skill and experience of personnel,mission of the activity, geographical location, and typeand severity of the weather.An efficient snow and ice removal operation musthave competent direction and supervision; however, thefinal operation depends largely upon the skill,experience, and training of the operators.Snow removal equipment comes in a variety ofshapes, sizes, and types. The equipment can range fromcommon push plows (sometimes called displacementplows), graders, loaders, and sand spreaders tosophisticated blower types of equipment.Figure 14-37.——Magnetic sweeper.14-32
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