Summary of Contents for ALKATEM 8000 F
- Page 1 MULTIPURPOSE ELECTROFUSION MACHINE ALKATEM 8000 F OPERATOR’S MANUAL Rev.: 0 13/03/2014 MU000971...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ALKATEM 8000 F. It contains all the necessary information and prescriptions for correct and safe use of the equipment by professional operators. Please read all parts of the manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future consultation and/or to transfer to any future owners/users of the machine. -
Page 4: Conformity Declaration
ISO 9001 standards, as verified by the SGS ICS Services Co. for International Certification, and certified under No. 96.061, hereby declares that the electrofusion machine ALKATEM 8000 F Object of the present document has been manufactured according to the following Standards and Regulations having legal value:... -
Page 5: Machine's Description
Machine’s Description ALKATEM 8000 F is a Polyvalent Electrofusion Machine (in low voltage 8÷48V) capable of fusing any brand of coupler available in the market. Machine automatically sets correct fusion parameters by Optical Pen reading or manual introduction of Bar Code visible on the couplers (according to ISO 13950 ). In case couplers do not show bar code, it is possible to manually introduce Tension and Fusion Time recommended by manufacturer. -
Page 6: Parts Description
PARTS DESCRIPTION Carrying case Electrofusion machine body Plug + power cable Manual scraper Fusion connectors Barcode scanner Barcode scanner case Fusion cable... -
Page 7: Control Panel
CONTROL PANEL Display Menu scroll key ‐ OK key (begins fusion) Menu scroll key + STOP key (Exits from menu without saving data. Stops fusion process) SIDE PANEL 14. Serial printer connector 15. USB port for Data Transfer to flash drive 16. -
Page 8: Technical Features
TECHNICAL FEATURES ALKATEM 8000 F 230V Max Working Range 20 ÷ 800 mm Fusable Materials PE / PP / PP‐ R Dimensions (W x L x H) 530x450x230 mm Weight 24,5 Kg Required Tension 230V ± 15% Frequency 50 ÷ 60 Hz... -
Page 9: Safety Standards
SAFETY STANDARDS Carefully read instructions before use. WARNING! When using electric tools, follow safety standards to avoid fire and electric hazards. KEEP WORKPLACE CLEAN. Untidiness on the workplace may be cause of accidents. CAREFUL TO AMBIENT CONDITIONS. Do not expose electric tools or fusion machines to the rain. - Page 10 WARNING! AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING OF POWER TOOLS OR FUSION MACHINE. Fusion machine has to be disconnected from generator before turning this one on in order to avoid current peaks which can seriously damage electronic components of the machine. Keep machine disconnected from power supply when connecting adapters. Make sure switch is not in the ON Position when connecting power tools to power supply or generator (especially if tool is not equipped with safety switch).
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Page 11: Connections And Generator's Features
CONNECTIONS AND GENERATOR’S FEATURES We remind you to follow what prescribed by laws UNI CEI and to respect D. Lgs. 09/04/08 n°81 Fusion machine can work with alternating current between minimum value of 195V and max value of 265V. Frequency may vary between 50Hz and 60Hz. Use earth connection at all times with differential switch on circuit breaker 16A with “slow”... -
Page 12: Checks And Maintenance
Keep machine and cables clean and dry. Before cleaning operations disconnect machine from power supply. Use a humid soft cloth with water and alcohol (avoid any kind of solvent). ALKATEM 8000 F electrofusion machine is an electronic equipment therefore it has to be handled safely avoiding impacts and sudden temperature changes. -
Page 13: General Fusion Procedures
GENERAL FUSION PROCEDURE Quality of joint depends on the following instructions which have be followed carefully. HANDLING OF PIPES & FITTINGS When fusing, temperature of pipes & fittings have to be similar to ambient temperature measured by machine’s probe. Therefore they cannot be exposed to strong wind or direct sunlight : their temperature may vary consistently from ambient temperature, affecting negatively fusion (pipe &... - Page 14 FUSION Fusion area should be protected from strong weather conditions , such as humidity, temperatures lower that ‐20 °C or over +40 °C, strong wind, direct sunlight. Pipes & fittings used have to be of the same material or compatible material. Compatibility between materials have to be guaranteed by manufactured.
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Page 15: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SWITCH ON THE MACHINE Press ON/OFF switch 16 to switch ON the machine, use + and – to scroll the menu WELDING THROUGH BAR CODE READING (Pag. 17) READ BAR CODE WELDING THROUGH MANUAL INPUT OF BAR CODE (Pag. -
Page 16: Bar Codes - Types And Reading
BAR CODES – TYPES AND READING Before welding, you can read the bar codes attached to the coupler: • WELDING BAR CODE: The welding bar code gives the welding WELDING BAR CODE parameters related to the coupler: type, brand, welding voltage and time, diameter. - Page 17 ACTIVATE / DEACTIVATE NOTES Notes are useful when the operator needs to input a comment before starting (for example, he needs to set in the name of the job site). OPTIONS & TOOLS Scroll the main menu until OPTIONS & TOOLS is displayed.
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Page 18: Welding Mode: Bar Code Reading
WELDING THROUGH BAR CODE READING Connect the laser scanner and go to “READ BAR CODE” display. Step 1: READ BARCODE Keep the trigger pressed and make sure the laser beam aims at the welding bar code (see description on page 15). Important: in case of malfunction of the laser scanner, it is possible to work in manual mode (see page 18) -
Page 19: Welding Mode: Manual Input Of Bar Code
WELDING THROUGH MANUAL INPUT OF BAR CODE Go to “TYPE BAR CODE” and press OK to access the input mode. TYPE BAR CODE Read the 24 digits code underneath the bar code and input them one by one using + and –... -
Page 20: Prints And Usb Connection
PRINTS AND USB CONNECTION Press OK to enter PRINTS & USB menu. PRINTS & USB Copy to USB PRINTS & USB To download the welding data into a pen drive. Connect a pen drive and press OK to start Copy to USB downloading. - Page 21 Information: Displays useful information regarding the OPTIONS welder, such as: • Overhaul • Serial number Information • Free memory Settings • Firmware version Settings: A 4‐digit code must be entered to allow access (one code per setting – see page 23). Settings available are: •...
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Page 22: Alarm Codes And Their Meaning
The welding cycle is interrupted whenever an error code is displayed. The interruption may cause the deterioration of the material being welded. In no event shall ALKATEM be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind whatsoever with respect to the use of pipes/fittings/couplers previously involved in welding cycles resulting in error codes. - Page 23 35 e 40 – MACHINE OVERHEATED Probable cause: The machine reached a too high temperature after a welding cycle Solution: Wait until the machine has cooled off 45 – CURRENT MAXIMUM VALUE WAS OUTPACED Probable cause: The heating wires inside the coupler are creating a short circuit Probable cause: The coupler diameter is bigger than allowed Solution: Repeat the welding with another coupler 50 –...
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Page 24: Special Features
65 – LACK OF VOLTAGE AT THE POWER SOURCE Probable cause: Power supply cable unplugged Solution: Plug the power supply cable Probable cause: The voltage supply was interrupted Solution: Wait until the service is restored Probable cause: The safety microswitches have intervened Solution: Re‐arm the safety microswitches 70 –...
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