Falcon Tack Tank Trailer

Falcon tack tanks provide work crews with an efficient means of spreading a uniform coating of tack coat material over the road surface. The process is very straightforward:

Step 1—Mix the tack material with water based on the manufacturer’s recommendations. Fill the tack tank leaving 4” below the fill neck to allow the tack to expand. Ensure the tack mixture has the viscosity of water.

Step 2—Fill the flush tank with a non-flammable, environmentally-friendly release agent.

Step 3—If the tack tank is heated, flip the toggle switch to the up position, set the tack tank temperature controller to the temperature recommended by the tack material manufacturer, and allow the tack to heat to the correct temperature before continuing.

Step 4—Move the round material selector valve knob to the “up” position (release agent).

Step 5—Start the Honda engine as follows:

• Check engine oil dipstick and refill if required
• Move the black fuel valve lever to the “on” position (toward the Honda engine)
• Move the gray choke switch to the “closed” position (opposite of black fuel valve)
• Move the red engine switch to the “on” position
• Start the engine with the pull start
• Once the engine is warm, shut off the choke by moving the grey switch towards the motor
• Adjust the throttle to max position (note picture of rabbit)
• Run for 10 minutes to clean the system out by circulating the release agent through the pump and valves

Step 6—To spray the tack material:

• Move the round material selector knob to the down position (tack)
• Wait for 10 minutes to allow the material to circulate and blend
• Open the ball valve located next to the material selector valve
• Remove the spray wand from the holder
• Pivot ball valve on spray wand to “Spray” and spray as needed