Specifications include, but are not limited to: THERMOPLASTIC PRE-MELTING KETTLE WITH DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM. # The unit will consist of 1000 lb. minimum capacity, capacity thermoplastic pre-melting kettle mounted on a steel skid with a common hydraulic power plant. The unit will be a vertical design, air-jacketed, propane fired, skid mounted and self-contained thermoplastic pre-melting kettle system. 2. MATERIAL TANKS # One (1) 1000LB. capacity tank will be vertical design, cylindrical in shape with a 1 ½” minimum air jacket surrounding material tank, mounted on a steel skid. # The tank will be surrounded by a square steel framework filled on all sides with a minimum of two (2) inch thick insulation on the Melter body sides and 5 inches on the Melter body corners to allow for maximum heat retention and increased burner fuel efficiency. Steel framework and insulation will also provide for minimal heat transfer to external surface of kettle # The tank will have a minimum of three (3) vertical heat vents one (1) located on each side and one (1) located on the rear of the top of the kettle to insure consistent heat circulation throughout entire tank. # The material tank will have an exhaust vent located in the center of the rear half of the top of the kettle to allow for dissipation of fumes, etc. from the material tank. Exhaust vent will be designed to prevent rain from entering tank. # The tank shall be capable of melting 1000lbs. of thermoplastic material. # The tank will be of enough size (capacity) as to not allow any overflow of material during travel when filled to 1000lbs. (stated capacity). # The kettle will be equipped with a stainless-steel liner in the burner compartment. # The kettle will be equipped with two-inch (2”) diameter “auger” enhanced hydraulically driven agitator shaft coupled directly to the agitator motor to insure material is thoroughly mixed vertically and horizontally. # The unit will be equipped with a variable speed agitation system capable of turning in a clockwise rotation, a counterclockwise rotation, and a neutral position. # The agitator shaft will be equipped with integrated upper, lower, center, and vertical paddles to insure material is thoroughly mixed.