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Safety and Operation Manual
IMPROPER OR UNSAFE use of this tool can result in serious bodily injury! This manual contains important information
about product function and safety. Please read and understand this manual BEFORE operating the tool. Please keep this
manual available for other users and owners before they use the tool. This manual should be stored in a safe place.
Patent number: US 9,090,022 B1 and other Patents Pending
www.flexco.com
Aero
Splice Press
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Initializing Press
Prior to first time operation, you must register your press in order to unlock it
for use. This will also allow Flexco to communicate critical firmware updates.
a. Screen will show press is locked and requires access code.
Go to flexco.com/code to enter your serial number and to obtain your
access code.
b. Use the selector knob and scroll to "Enter Access Code." Depress knob.
c. Scroll down, enter access code, and select "Confirm."
Contact Flexco Customer Service if you have difficulties entering the code.
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  • Page 1 Novitool Aero Splice Press ® ® Safety and Operation Manual Initializing Press Prior to first time operation, you must register your press in order to unlock it for use. This will also allow Flexco to communicate critical firmware updates. a. Screen will show press is locked and requires access code.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Preheat Function ................... 4 Machine Specifications ................. 5 Transport Case ....................7 General Safety Rules ..................7 Press Lifting and Rigging Guidelines ............9 Operation of the Aero® Press ..............10 Press Options ....................20 Recipes ......................21 Technical Assistance ...................24 Electrical Schematics ..................25 Diagnostics ....................38...

  • Page 3: Main Components

    Main Components Aero Splice Press ® Top Press Beam Clamp Bars (2) Main Power Cable Connector Display Screen Bottom Press Beam Clamp Bar Studs and Thumbnuts (4) 10. Start Button (Green) Selector Knob End Plates Press Connector Bolts (4) 11. Stop Button (Amber)

  • Page 4: Description

    Description The Novitool® Aero® is the premier, state-of-the-art splice press for splicing thermoplastic conveyor belts (e.g. PVC, Polyurethane), with the following features: • Press is compatible with multiple power sources. • Internal electronic controls See pages 5 and 6 for specifics.

  • Page 5: Machine Specifications

    8.4 A 11.3 A 14.6 A 3ph 230V, 30A 8.4 A 11.3 A 14.6 A 3ph 400V +N 4.8 A 6.5 A 8.4 A 3ph 400V no N 3ph 460V Front view and dimensions of Aero presses, sizes 625-1225. ® —5—...
  • Page 6 3ph 400V +N 11.4 A 13.2 A 15.1 A 3ph 400V no N 8.6 A 10 A 11.4 A 3ph 460V 9.9 A 11.5 A 13 A Front view and dimensions of Aero presses, sizes 1525, 1835, and 2135. ® www.flexco.com —6—...

  • Page 7: Transport Case

    Transport Case 1. Aero® presses are supplied with a transport case for both storage and easy transport to jobsites. 2. Aero® transport cases have four wheels and handle. 3. Transport cases can be stacked but need to be secured during transport.
  • Page 8 Read and understand Aero® operations manual before using machine. Do not use outdoors. This machine is designed Do not store solvents in Aero® transport case. for indoor use only. The press must be transported in transport case when outdoors. CAUTION Inspect machine before each use.

  • Page 9: Press Lifting And Rigging Guidelines

    Press lifting and Rigging Guidelines The following guidelines should be used to lift an Aero press when using equipment to assist: 1. Determine the approximate center of gravity for lifting safety before lifting the press.

  • Page 10: Operation Of The Aero® Press

    Operation of the Aero Press ® Locate position in facility where appropriate voltage and power receptacles are available to operate the Aero® press. WARNING! Only use appropriate power. Depending on the power used, the press might operate in the ‘full power’ mode, which will have a quicker warm up time, or in the ‘reduced power’...
  • Page 11 Operation of the Aero Press ® Visually inspect power cable for damage and ensure power cable and plug are correct for applied power source. Power cables are labeled with appropriate voltage and amperage. Remove press from transport case in 2 sections: a.
  • Page 12 Ensure prepared belt ends are tight together. If installing a finger splice, make sure that finger tips are fully meshed without gaps. Apply Aero® Splice Tape (08468) to prepared fingers or heat tack. HEATED AREA LENGTH + 100 mm d.
  • Page 13 Depending upon width and weight of the press, you may require assistance from another person. b. Aero® 925-2135 presses are provided with a roller slide fixture to aid in sliding top press beam over clamp bars, across the splice.
  • Page 14 If a bolt is missing or broken, replace it with authorized factory parts only. The Aero 2135 press is capable of producing a force up to 12,275 pounds (54,600 N). WARNING: To ensure proper bolt thread engagement, the prepared splice (including various pads) may not exceed 15 mm (0.6")
  • Page 15 (e.g. a 115V cable on a Aero® 1525 press). b. Next, display will show detected power cable and waits for user confirmation. This is an extra check to ensure that the right cable is connected.
  • Page 16 Operation of the Aero Press ® Display: Home Screen a. The Home screen shows a number of different set values and selections. Scroll through list by rotating selector knob and select by depressing knob. Home Screen Choices i. Pressure ii. Switch preheat OFF/ON iii.
  • Page 17 Operation of the Aero Press ® START the splice process. a. Prior to pushing the green START button, always check: i. Are all four press connector bolts engaged? ii. Are all settings correct? b. If yes, push the green START button and automatic splice process will start.
  • Page 18 Operation of the Aero Press ® vi. Release Pressure 1. Pressure 2. Cycle time WARNING: Keep fingers clear of deflected beams during splicing cycle. STOP: If press needs to be stopped mid-cycle, depress amber stop button. Stop Button When splice is complete, an audible noise will occur and display will indicate it is complete.
  • Page 19 Operation of the Aero Press ® Inspect splice a. Inspect top of splice, both in a flat and bent state. Fingers should be fully closed along entire finger, especially at the finger tips. (If not: Consider if temperature is too low.) b.

  • Page 20: Press Options

    Options Within the Options menu the following settings are available: a) Temperature (C/F) b) Pressure (bar/psi) c) Sound (on/off) d) Date/Time e) Languages f) Import Recipes g) Restore Recipes h) Clear All Recipes i) Export Recipes j) Export Data Log k) Administration Menu l) Back to HOME To access these options, scroll to the appropriate text and depress the button.

  • Page 21: Recipes

    Recipes Visit www.flexco.com for detailed instructions and Recipe Management Tool updates. Aero® Recipes The Aero is capable of storing recipes for future use. Recipes are stored in ‘Groups’ , which allow you to organize your splice recipes. • Group 0 Recipes: Up to 99 recipes can be manually input into the press using the selector knob.
  • Page 22 Saving Recipes on Aero® Recipe Management Tool 1. Insert USB flash drive in external computer. 2. Create a file folder to hold the Aero Recipe Management Tool. This will be the same location that the .csv file that is created for transport to your press will be saved.
  • Page 23 In addition to internal recipes, third parties, like conveyor belt manufactures might develop splice recipes for their range of belts. These external recipes can in imported into the Aero Recipe Management Tool. If you have multiple presses at your facilities, you can load Group 1-10 recipes on multiple presses.

  • Page 24: Technical Assistance

    Technical Assistance Contact Flexco’s Customer Service if technical assistance or repair is needed: www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —24—...

  • Page 25: Electrical Schematics

    Schematics Schematics Main Controller 625, 925, 1225, 1525, 1835, 2135 RD 0,50mm² 06-3C WH 0,50mm² 06-3C FLEXCO Main Controller USB Cable 3x 0.25mm² 06-8C 06-7C 06-7C 3x 0.25mm² 07-1C 07-1C 07-1C —25—...
  • Page 26 Schematics Schematics Lower Press 625 www.flexco.com —26—...
  • Page 27 Schematics Schematics Upper Press 625 —27—...
  • Page 28 Schematics Schematics Lower Press 925 www.flexco.com —28—...
  • Page 29 Schematics Schematics Upper Press 925 —29—...
  • Page 30 Schematics Schematics Lower Press 1225 www.flexco.com —30—...
  • Page 31 Schematics Schematics Upper Press 1225 —31—...
  • Page 32 Schematics Schematics Lower Press 1525 www.flexco.com —32—...
  • Page 33 Schematics Schematics Upper Press 1525 —33—...
  • Page 34 Schematics Schematics Lower Press 1835 www.flexco.com —34—...
  • Page 35 Schematics Schematics Upper Press 1835 —35—...
  • Page 36 Schematics Schematics Lower Press 2135 www.flexco.com —36—...
  • Page 37 Schematics Schematics Upper Press 2135 —37—...

  • Page 38: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics The Aero® press is programmed to detect some potential errors, which could lead to poor splice results or possibly damage to the press. There are two types of error messages which will be displayed: Warning or Caution. If an error is detected, a message will display on the screen and it is imperative to follow the message.

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    To clean the top and bottom platens, place an all-purpose cleaner on a clean cloth and wipe platens. For area requiring further cleaning use a nylon abrasive pad. Spare Parts List Item Code Ordering Number Description 08650 AERO-COMPRESSOR-SMALL Compressor 625-1225 08645 AERO-COMPRESSOR-LARGE Compressor 1525-2135 08525 AERO-FILTER-COMPRESSOR-LRG...

  • Page 40: Wee

    Weee Flexco takes WEEE compliance very seriously. This equipment is intended to be repairable in foreseeable circumstances. Should product disposal be required, contact Flexco Europe at 011-49-7428-9406-0 or Flexco UK at 011-44-1274-600-942. www.flexco.com —40—...

  • Page 41: Ce Declaration

    Aero Safety and Operation Manual ® —41—...
  • Page 42 Aero Safety and Operation Manual ® www.flexco.com —42—...
  • Page 43 Aero Safety and Operation Manual ® —43—...
  • Page 44 236 Albert Amon Rd • Meadowdale Ext. 7 • Germiston 1614 • South Africa Tel: +27-11-608-4180 • Fax: +27-11-454-5821 • E-mail: flexco@flexco.co.za Visit www.flexco.com for other Flexco locations and products. ©2016 Flexible Steel Lacing Company. 08-02-16. For reorder: X4287 —44—...

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