8.2. Switching off 9. UNIFLOOR 500 settings 9.1. Adjust track 9.2. Wire pressure 10. Settings and functions of the UNIFLOOR 500 software 10.1. Setting the parameter units 10.2. Setting the welding parameters 10.3. Cool down mode 10.4. Power saving mode – Eco mode 11.
Please keep all safety information and instructions for future reference. UNIFLOOR 500 Welding Machine You can find more information on the UNIFLOOR 500 at www.leister.com 1. General safety information Warning Danger to life. Before opening the device, pull the power plug out of the socket, because voltage- bearing components and connections will be exposed when it is opened.
Only use original Leister spare parts and accessories; otherwise, any warranty and/or guarantee claims will be invalidated. 2.2 Non-intended use Any other use of the UNIFLOOR 500 or any use beyond the type of use described is deemed improper use. 3. Technical data UNIFLOOR 500...
Comply with applicable national regulations regarding the carrying or lifting of loads. The weight of your UNIFLOOR 500 including the transport box is 20 kg (15.5 kg without transport box). Two persons are required for transportation with the transport box.
5.1 Type plate and identification The part no. and serial number are on the type plate (17) of your device. Please always refer to this information for all inquiries to our representative or the authorized Leister Service Center. Example: 5.2 Scope of delivery (standard equipment in the case) •...
5.3 Overview of device parts 1. Power cord 16. Wall switch-off 2. Operating unit (see Chapter 9) 17. Nameplate with type designation and series 3. Cover identification 4. Opening for attaching any holding/carrying handles 18. Locking screw for guide bar and device security 19.
6. UNIFLOOR 500 control panel The operating unit (2) of the UNIFLOOR 500 consists of the function buttons with which you can activate and/or deactivate the drive or heating, the Select and confirm button for selecting the setpoints to be configured, as well as the display on which the currently selected setting is displayed.
Warning and error messages 11) Reference to service. Symbol for device error message (hardware). The device is no longer ready for operation. Contact an authorized Leister Service Center. (Note the respective error code in Chapter Warning and Error Messages 11).
6.4 Display symbols for the welding speed (35) Actual and setpoint value of the welding speed 6.5 Display symbols for the welding temperature (36) Welding temperature too low, heat-up process. Up arrow shows that the desired higher temperature has not yet been reached. The flashing number designates the currently achieved actual value (430);...
7. Commissioning your UNIFLOOR 500 7.1 Work environment and safety Safety precautions Health risk Welding PVC materials creates harmful hydrogen chloride vapors. The hot-air welder should be used only in well-ventilated indoor areas. Danger of burns Do not touch the heating element tube, nozzle and linoleum flap when hot. The device should always first be allowed to cool down.
7.2 Operating readiness Check nozzle setting • Check nozzle setting: Nozzle must have a distance of approx. 2-3 mm from the base material. Installing the guide bar 1. Loosen the locking screw of the guide bar (18). 2. Fold up the guide bar 90° and retighten the locking screw of the guide bar (18). Make sure that the guide bar is positioned perpendicular (90°) to the machine, otherwise the function of the wall switch (16) is not guaranteed.
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Mounting the welding rod holder 1. Loosen the locking screw for the welding rod holder (23). 2. Insert the welding rod holder (24) into the borehole and tighten the locking screw for the welding rod holder (23). Borehole Installing the welding rod roller 1.
7.3 Positioning the device Do not touch moving parts There is a risk that fingers or other body parts may become trapped and crushed. Do not handle any other moving parts when operating the wire thrust roller lever. Risk of burning Do not touch the metallic surfaces of the linoleum flap and the welding nozzle when hot.
7.4 Start UNIFLOOR 500 • Once you have prepared the working area and the UNIFLOOR 500 in accordance with the description, connect the device to the mains voltage. • Mains voltage must match the voltage on the nameplate. • Switch on the device at the main switch (15).
7.5 Welding sequence Preparing for welding As soon as you have switched on the heating, you will see a dynamic display of the current air temperature (setpoint and actual value). All welding parameters (welding speed, temperature and air volume) can be set. •...
Finishing welding Wall switch (16) • In case of contact with the wall or other obstacles, the drive is stopped and the hot-air blower is automatically swiveled to the rest position. Drive “On/Off” button (30) • The welding process is also stopped by pressing the Drive "On/Off" button (30). The hot-air blower is automatically swiveled to the rest position.
4. Wait for the end of the cool-down process (approx. 5 minutes). 5. Switch off the main switch (15). 6. Pull out the plug of the power cord (1). UNIFLOOR 500 Quick Guide User Manual: leister.com/um-unifloor500 5 min QG UNIFLOOR 500 / Art. 170.135 / 10.2020...
Do not touch the heating element tube, nozzle and linoleum flap when hot. The device should always first be allowed to cool down. Before setting up the UNIFLOOR 500, disconnect the power cord (1) from the device. 9.1 Adjust track •...
9.2 Wire pressure Adjusting the wire pressure • The force exerted on the welding rod by the wire pressure roller (11) during the welding process can be set by means of the star grip screw to adjust the wire pressure (14). •...
10. Settings and functions of the UNIFLOOR 500 software 10.1 Setting the parameter units The units for the welding speed and for the temperature can be adjusted. Temperature: °C °F Speed: • Hold down the Drive “On/Off” (30) and Heating “On/Off” (31) buttons and connect the power cord to the mains.
10.3 Cool down mode The setpoints cannot be changed during the cool down process and the heating is switched off. If the air temperature is more than 100°C when the device is switched on, the device switches automatically to cool down mode. This mode is indicated in the status display (34) by a corresponding display symbol.
11. UNIFLOOR 500 warning and error messages Error messages are shown on the display of the operating unit (2). If an error message appears, you cannot continue working. The heating is switched off automatically and the drive is blocked. The corresponding error codes are displayed immediately on the display of the operating unit (2).
After 5 minutes at the most, the set welding temperature has still not been reached: • Inspect supply voltage. • Reduce air volume. 13. Accessories Use only original Leister spare parts and accessories; otherwise, any warranty or guarantee claims will be invali- dated. You can find more information at www.leister.com. 14. Service and repair Repairs shall be assigned exclusively to authorized Leister Service Centers.
Leister spare parts have been used. 17. Declaration of Conformity Leister Technologies AG, Galileo-Strasse 10, 6056 Kaegiswil, Switzerland confirms that this product fulfills the requirements of the following EU Directives in the models that we have made available for purchase.
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