Welding seam width 20 or 30 mm LEISTER Process Technologies, Riedstrasse, CH-6060 Sarnen / Switzerland www.leister.com sales@leister.com Tel. + 41 41 662 74 74...
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WARNING Danger! Unplug the tool before opening it, as live compo- nents and connections are exposed. Incorrect use of hot air tools can present a fire and explo- sion hazard, particularly in the proximity of flammable materials and explosive gases. Danger of getting burned! Do not touch the end of the heater tube and nozzle when they are hot.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION LEISTER Uniplan Wedge • Heating system → the hot wedge temperature is continuously adjustable and electronically controlled. Depending on the material, the hot wedge position can be sent to any required horizontal position. Cross-section of hot wedge system...
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WELDING– PARAMETERS LEISTER Uniplan Wedge Welding speed – Adjust welding speed using keys, , depending on the material to be welded and the ambient temperature. The SET value is shown on display (13). Drive SET - value adjustment – ON/OFF Hot wedge welding position •...
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WELDING LEISTER Uniplan Wedge Control of the welding process by means of the power requirement display (main level or control level) Display Drive/Heating Number Main level Control level Speed ACTUAL value ACTUAL value Speed SET value % power Temperature ACTUAL value...
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WELDING LEISTER Uniplan Wedge Weld preparation • Spread the weld material on a clean and level surface. • The material to be welded must be dry and clean between the overlaps. • The overlap width should be set as follows: –...
OPERATION LEISTER Uniplan Wedge Tool positioning • Place automatic welder onto the overlap of material to be welded. • Guide cover (26) or laser guide (optional extra) should be lined up with over- lap edge of the material to be welded (Fig. E).
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WELDING LEISTER Uniplan Wedge Welding process • Set welding parameters, see Pages 4 and 5. • Allow welding temperature to be reached, Display 3, see Page 6. • Position hot wedge (6) using swivel lever (19) between the materials to be wel- ded (Fig.
DROUBLE SHOOTING LEISTER Uniplan Wedge Problem Possible cause Solution Poor weld strength Wedge temperature too low. Adjust temperature to requi- red welding temperature and/or reduce speed. Hot wedge (6) too far from Move wedge closer to drive/pressure roller (8). drive/pressure roller (8) using adjusting screw (21).
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• 22 mm tape dereeling device Article No. 116.231 • Large base weight, 3.5 kg Article No. 116.800 • Replacement hot wedge, 20 mm Article No. 116.161 • Replacement hot wedge, 30 mm Article No. 116.162 Only LEISTER accessories may be used...
• The tool must be checked at an authorised Service Centre if "maintenance; servicing" appears on Display (13) • Repairs should only be carried out by authorised LEISTER Service Centres. These assure, within 24 hours, a correct and reliable repair service using...
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