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OPERATING MANUAL BAK Thermoplastic Welding Technology AG...
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Do not leave the device unobserved. Hot air radiation of the hot air de- vice may ignite combustible materials. Heat may reach inflammable ma- terials that are not visible or obvious. Protect the device from damp and wet! BAK Thermoplastic Welding Technology AG...
BAK. Any forms of reproduction or copying and electronic storage are prohibited. ITENDED USE The ProtOn is a combined hot air- and wedge welding machine for overlap weld- ing and prefabrication of membranes for tunnel- and civil engineering applica- tions.
Set the welding temperature with the up- and down buttons of the temperature controller. The air flow is stepless adjustable with the potentiometer (depending on material). Switch on the heat and let heat up for approx. 5 minutes. Temperature unit Actual temperature Set tempera- ture Down-button Up-button BAK Thermoplastic Welding Technology AG...
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Do not run the machine if power cord or plug is damaged- Damaged power cords must be changed by professional staff. Connect the tool to the mains Start the tool with the main switch/level BAK Thermoplastic Welding Technology AG...
Clean the nozzle with a wire brush at the end of welding. Clean the drive/pressure rollers with a wire brush. As required, treat the chain with a suitable spray. After use, always check that the mains cable and plug are not damaged. BAK Thermoplastic Welding Technology AG...
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When using the machine on roofs and tables, it could fall down due to its automatic drive system. In order to avoid a fall, necessary precautions must be taken. BAK Thermoplastic Welding Technology AG...
The main danger zone of the welding machine is the nozzle which can heat up to temperatures of 550 °C. It is recommended to wear heat protective gloves. There is a risk of crushing when swivelling the nozzle. BAK Thermoplastic Welding Technology AG...
Telefax: (0041) 041 661 22 51 E-Mail: info@bak-ag.com ACCESSORIES Get the best results by using BAK-accessories and spare parts. Please refer to our brochures for additional information. SERVICE AND REPAIR Repairs have to be carried out exclusively by BAK authorised service centres.
0 – 5.0 Drive m/min Max. air flow (20 °C) l/min ca. 300 mm (L x W 370x340x330 Dimensions x H) Weight with 5 m cable Conformity symbol Protection type I Other voltages on request. BAK Thermoplastic Welding Technology AG...
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EC Declaration of conformity Declaratión CE de conformidad EG – Konformitätserklärung BAK Thermoplastic Welding Technology, CH-6056 Kägiswil/Schweiz bestätigt, dass das nachfolgend bezeichnete Gerät in der von uns in Verkehr gebrachten Ausführung die Anforderungen der folgenden EG- Richtlinie(n) erfüllt. Bezeichnung des Gerätes:...
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