Contents Page 1. SAFETY 1.1 Dangers 1.2 Safety hints and tips 1.3 Use in accordance with the requirements 1.4 Sources of Danger 1.5 Permitted users 1.6 Dangers from electrical power 1.7 Emissions 1.8 Safety precautions on site 1.9 Signal equipment 1.10 Emergencies 2.
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5. AUXILIARY FUNCTION (ONLY FOR DOCUMENTATION UNITS) 5.1 Documentation 5.1.1 Switching on 5.1.2 Switching off 5.2 Operator’s Pass 5.3 Commission Numbers 5.3.1 Specifying and saving a commission number 5.3.2 Selecting saved commission numbers 5.3.3 Deleting saved commission numbers 5.3.4 Altering currently set (activated) commission numbers 5.3.5 Deactivating commission numbers 5.4 Info-text 5.5 Fusion Report...
- the health of the operator, ® - your FRIAMAT model or other property of the user, ® - the efficient operation of your FRIAMAT model All personnel who are in any way involved with the commissioning, operation, ® maintenance or repair of the FRIAMAT...
IMPORTANT ! Any other usage does not comply with the requirements ! FRIATEC AG accepts no liability for use which does not comply with the requirements: - Modifications or alterations are not permitted for safety reasons ®...
- Pull out the power supply plug before all care and maintenance work ! - Only have servicing, maintenance and repairs carried out by authorised service centres ® - Only connect the fusion units of the FRIAMAT Family to the supply voltage stated on the rating plate WARNING !
Emissions ® The (equivalent) continuous noise level from all fusion units of the FRIAMAT Family is below 70 dB(A). When working in a quiet environment the effect of the signal tone on the “Loud” setting is very loud. For this reason the signal...
Safety precautions on site ® IMPORTANT ! All the fusion units of the FRIAMAT Family are splash proofed. They must not be, however, dipped in water. Signal equipment ® The fusion units of the FRIAMAT Family confirm certain operating processes with an acoustic signal tone (1, 2, 5 tones or a continuous tone).
18 kg 18 kg ® The FRIAMAT L / LE is only suitable for domestic connections and distribution pipes up to d110, plus saddle components of all sizes ** : When fusing fittings from other manufacturers always take heed of the details given on the...
(temporary) storage in the transport box. Storage temperature - 20 °C to + 70 °C ® WARNING ! Do not damage the front face of your FRIAMAT model ! Always despatch in the transport box. Setting up / connection ®...
Basic Settings Explanation of the function buttons ® The fusion units of the FRIAMAT Family have 6 function buttons. Please take note of the diagram below and the basic explanation of the buttons, START INFO STOP MENU START: The START button is green in colour. It is used to start a fusion process, to confirm messages and to call up / select menu functions.
2. Reading in the TIMER bar code “FRIAMAT” and the designation of your model will appear in the top line of the display, whilst the date and time will appear in the bottom line. The first character (Day) will flash.
Signal volume continue Signal volume loud quiet Setting the language Go into the main menu by pressing the MENU button. Now press the MENU button as many times as it takes for the “ Language ” setting menu to appear in the display (Meaning of the star : See IMPORTANT note in this section).
Family : Each fitting is assigned a sticker with a bar code. This contains the information to ensure that fusion is carried out properly. The ® computerised command system of your FRIAMAT model: - is completely automatic in regulating and checking the metering of the electrical power - determines the fusion time depending on the ambient temperature.
Always protect the plug from contamination. If there is a deposit which cannot be completely removed, the fusion plugs must be replaced. - Prepare the fitting and pipes for fusion in accordance with the assembly instructions - Ensure that the contact pins on the fitting are accessible for connection of the fusion plugs - Connect up the power supply (mains or generator) - If using a generator start it up first and allow to warm up for 30 seconds...
Starting the fusion process IMPORTANT ! If there is a malfunction in the fusion process hot molten PE can be expelled in rare cases. Keep at a safe distance of at least 1 m from the fusion point during the fusion process ! Do not connect any other equipment during the fusion process ! The fusion process can be broken off at any time by pressing the STOP button.
You can ignore this warning note by pressing the STOP button and carry on working but there is a risk that ® you will damage the electronics of your FRIAMAT model. If the input voltage range is under 150 volts or above 320 volts the actual voltage and frequency will likewise appear on the display.
Auxiliary function (only for documentation units) Documentation Your FRIAMAT ® model is supplied with the documentation deactivated (switched off). The “Documentation” function is used to save the technical fusion parameters. These can in each case be assigned to a commission number and/or to an operator pass.
The operator pass can be ordered from FRIATEC. When a user code has been read in for the first time all fusions which are then carried out will be saved under the code for this operator ®...
In both cases (manual or automatic blocking) the note “Read in Operator” will ® appear in the display. Your FRIAMAT model can be cleared for use by reading in an operator pass Commission Numbers For simple administration of up to 20 different commission numbers your ®...
5.3.2 Selecting saved commission numbers As described in Section 5.3.1, go into the “Change/Specify commission nos.” setting menu. By pressing the STOP button you will go into the commission no. specification menu. If you press the INFO / MENU button the stored commission nos. will be displayed.
12 Dossenheimer Way 5.3.5 Deactivating Commission Nos. The “Commission No” option will be deactivated by reading in the COMMISSION OFF CODE (see plastic card in the accessories pouch). FRIAMAT ➔ Code Info-text With the documentation switched on there is a facility to assign an individual additional text (2x16 characters) to each individual fusion process in the report.
FRIA MON 63 mm START Infotext Kuntz Generator Type 4500 xs IMPORTANT ! The additional text has to be newly entered for each fusion as otherwise no text will appear in the report. If the START button is pressed directly after reading in the fitting bar code no additional text will be appended to the fusion.
IMPORTANT ! If the START button is pressed the data will be irretrievably deleted ! If the STOP button is pressed the data will not be deleted ! Print None Selection Print None Selection Delete Are you sure ? 5.5.2 Printing out and deleting individual commission numbers Go into the “Print”...
(see list of all authorised Service Stations in section 8.2.). Include all connection adapters for checking at the maintenance intervals. Warranty ® The warranty period for the fusion units of the FRIAMAT Family is 24 months ® provided that your FRIAMAT model undergoes a paid service within the first 14 months.
“TEST CODE” will appear in the display for 4 seconds. Taking out of service ® IMPORTANT ! The fusion units of the FRIAMAT Family contain various components which make it necessary to ensure that it is ®...
Overheating If used continuously for long periods your FRIAMAT ® model could overheat. To avoid damage to the unit a temperature monitor has been fitted, and on ® the basis of this your FRIAMAT model will calculate, before the fusion process, whether the temperature rise anticipated due to the fusion process is acceptable.
Fault messages / Warning messages ® If irregularities occur during the fusion process then your FRIAMAT model will show suitable fault messages in the display Fault messages No. Text in display Meaning / causes Remedy 2 Temperature Ambient temperature If necessary set up a tent...
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14 - 15 Power rating Power consumption of exceeded the fitting exceeds the ® rating of the FRIAMAT An example of what is shown on the display: Fault 3 INFO ? Resistance outside tolerance By pressing the INFO button you will get information on the fault in plain...
More warning messages : Text in display Instruction / Remedy Let the unit cool down Protective function which prevents overheating of the equipment. Switch off the unit and allow it to cool down until the warning message is no longer displayed after switching on.
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