Operating Instructions Type: MEK-32 / MAK-32 Serial No.: ______________ Article No.: ______________ These operating instructions contain important information to be observed for hand extruder operation and maintenance. It is therefore imperative that they be read and their contents fully understood by the operators before the hand extruder is placed in service.
Hand Extruder MEK-32 / MAK-32 Scope of delivery: Please check that the delivery is complete. The delivery comprises: 1 hand extruder 1 extruder stand 1 handle 1 welding shoe, machined 3 preheat nozzles 1 hot air hood Contents GENERAL ..................................4 SAFETY ..................................4...
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In the event of any modifications to the machine/unit or use not as intended, this declaration becomes invalid unless the manufacturer’s prior written approval has expressly been given. Ransbach-Baumbach, 29.12.2009 Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Munsch Managing Director MEK-32 / MAK-32 Issue 12.2009/Rev. 02 Page 3/20...
Hand Extruder MEK-32 / MAK-32 Non-observance of the safety instructions may in 1 General particular involve the following risks: • failure of important hand extruder functions, These operating instructions must always • hazards to persons due to electrical and be available at the place of use of the hand mechanical impacts including risk of burns, extruder.
20-50 Manufacturer/Supplier on request. Furthermore, the 1) for 230 V AC Operator has to make sure that the contents of the operating instructions is fully understood by the operating personnel. MEK-32 / MAK-32 Issue 12.2009/Rev. 02 Page 5/20...
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Hand Extruder MEK-32 / MAK-32 • Extension cables must be certified for the specific • service conditions (e.g. outdoor service) and The hand extruder must not be used in identified accordingly. explosion hazard areas or flammable atmospheres. Always handle the connecting cable with care.
- the unit does not work properly or there are unusual changes in its operating behaviour. • Never allow the hand extruder to come into contact with water: Hazard to persons and equipment, short-circuit risk. MEK-32 / MAK-32 Issue 12.2009/Rev. 02 Page 7/20...
If parts have been removed for transport purposes, mount and fasten them carefully before restarting the hand extruder! Transport of the hand extruder in MUNSCH’s original shipping case is recommended. 3.2 Storage • Store the hand extruder in a dry and frost-free place.
CAUTION The supply air must be clean, dry and must be observed. free from oil and water. Any working practices posing a safety risk are Never connect an external air source to a prohibited. MAK hand extruder. MEK-32 / MAK-32 Issue 12.2009/Rev. 02 Page 9/20...
Hand Extruder MEK-32 / MAK-32 • Mount welding shoe • CAUTION The hot air hood must be in place. - Select the welding shoe required for the specific weld geometry or machine a welding shoe blank to the required geometry.
• When interrupting the welding job, switch off the • CAUTION The hand extruder is provided with a drive unit and deposit the hand extruder as bore for introducing the welding rod. shown in the illustration below. MEK-32 / MAK-32 Issue 12.2009/Rev. 02 Page 11/20...
Hand Extruder MEK-32 / MAK-32 5.4.5 Shutoff 5.4.6 Transport/Storage Observe section “Safety”. Make sure to observe the instructions under section “Transport/Storage“. • After completion of the welding job, switch off the drive unit and deposit the hand extruder as shown in the illustration (see preceding section).
Make sure to use original spare parts only. recommend: to have all maintenance, inspection and mounting For spare parts supply, contact MUNSCH Kunststoff- work carried out by authorized and qualified Schweißtechnik GmbH. personnel who are familiar with the operating...
Hand Extruder MEK-32 / MAK-32 7 Malfunctions, Causes and Remedies 7.1 Trouble-shooting The following table lists potential operating upsets of Should malfunctions occur which are not covered the hand extruder, possible causes and their here or which cannot be traced back to the cause remedies (fault diagnosis chart).
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Observe instructions in section “Maintenance“! Observe instructions for operation! Hot air unit defective No mains voltage Check voltage supply 1) Consult MUNSCH Kunststoff-Schweißtechnik GmbH 2) Only for MAK 3) Only for MEK MEK-32 / MAK-32 Issue 12.2009/Rev. 02 Page 17/20...
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Type designation: Serial No.: P.O. No.: Your warranty MUNSCH Kunststoff-Schweißtechnik GmbH hereby warrants the unit to be free from defects in materials and workmanship from the date of its first acquisition. Should deficiencies resulting from defects in materials or workmanship be identified during the warranty period, the...
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Hand Extruder MEK-32 / MAK-32 Warranty The Manufacturer warrants freedom from defects Any damage incurred through the following acts in materials and workmanship and state-of-the- or omissions of Purchaser shall be expressly art performance of the purchased article for a excluded from this warranty: period of six (6) months from the date of delivery.
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